US4533275A
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Swivel connector for securing motorvehicle sun visors
Assignee: LEAR SNC DI FOGGINI & C STRADA DEL BOTTONE
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Filing: 1981-06-29
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2001-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The connector comprises a base of acetalic resin and a metal pivot pin connected together for mutual rotation under the braking effect of a frictional couple; the pivot pin being force fitted into a corresponding seat in the base and the ratio of the coupling axial extension to the pin diameter being no less than 4:1.
Inventors
- 👤 Giovanni Foggini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0213; B60J3/0217; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32131; Y10T403/32155; Y10T403/32975; Y10T403/32983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A swivel connector for securing motorvehicle sun visors, comprising a base and a pivot pin connected together for mutual rotation under the braking effect of a frictional couple, characterized in that the pivot pin has a smooth cylindrical surface and is made of metal and simply force fitted into a seat in the synthetic resin base, and in that the ratio of the axial extension of the base-pin coupling to the pin diameter is equal to or greater than 4:1, an interference fit being provided between the pin and seat in the base in the 0.3 to 0.4 millimeter range and wherein the pivot pin has a smooth pivot pin proper portion and an extension thereof at an angle to the pivot pin proper and connected with the sun visor, said extension having along a length thereof a sleeve of elastometic material covering at least part of said extension, said sleeve having a portion extending over part of said pivot pin proper, said base having an undercut at the end of said seat facing said extension and said sleeve having its extremity facing said end of said seat in engagement of said undercut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A swivel connector for securing motorvehicle sun visors, comprising a base and a pivot pin connected together for mutual rotation under the braking effect of a frictional couple, characterized in that the pivot pin has a smooth cylindrical surface and is made of metal and simply force fitted into a seat in the synthetic resin base, and in that the ratio of the axial extension of the base-pin coupling to the pin diameter is equal to or greater than 4:1, an interference fit being provided between the pin and seat in the base in the 0.3 to 0.4 millimeter range and wherein the pivot pin has a smooth pivot pin proper portion and an extension thereof at an angle to the pivot pin proper and connected with the sun visor, said extension having along a length thereof a sleeve of elastometic material covering at least part of said extension, said sleeve having a portion extending over part of said pivot pin proper, said base having an undercut at the end of said seat facing said extension and said sleeve having its extremity facing said end of said seat in engagement of said undercut.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-05 | 1989-02-04 | 1989-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-05 | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-05 | 1997-02-04 | 1997-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |