US4679843A
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Visor mounting clip
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1984-12-26
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Granted: 1987-07-14
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Expires: 2004-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A visor includes a polymeric core divided in halves in a clamshell-type configuration in which adjacent the hinged junction of each half there is provided a slot extending inwardly from an edge of the core to define a clip recess. The core includes an aperture extending inwardly from one end of the core and spanning across opposite sides of the edges of the clip recess for receiving and holding a pin inserted from an end of the core. The pin is inserted while a cylindrical roller sleeve is positioned in the recess to hold the sleeve in the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott A. Spykerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0213; B60J3/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
255 words
A visor having a mounting clip assembly for one end of the visor for detachably securing said one end to a linearly extending, cylindrical socket mounted to a vehicle, said visor formed of at least one core means constructed of plastic material comprising: said visor core means including a pin guide and support channel, said channel formed by parallel ribs extending inwardly from one end of said core corresponding to said one end of said visor, said channel having an opening at one edge of said visor for receiving a pin therein, said ribs forming said channel extending adjacent and parallel to a longitudinal edge of said visor, said core including a recess formed therein and extending from said longitudinal edge of said visor in orthogonal relationship to and intersecting said channel; a collar means positioned within said channel adjacent said opening; cylindrical solid pin means extending within said channel through said collar means and between said ribs, said ribs being tapered at the innermost ends of said channel remote from said opening, whereby said pin means is wedged into said collar means and tapered ends of said ribs which secure said pin means in place against rotation or other movement in said channel; and a cylindrical sleeve coaxially surrounding said pin in the area extending substantially entirely across said recess, said sleeve having an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of said pin to permit rotation of said sleeve around said pin with said pin extending through the entire length of said sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
255 words
A visor having a mounting clip assembly for one end of the visor for detachably securing said one end to a linearly extending, cylindrical socket mounted to a vehicle, said visor formed of at least one core means constructed of plastic material comprising: said visor core means including a pin guide and support channel, said channel formed by parallel ribs extending inwardly from one end of said core corresponding to said one end of said visor, said channel having an opening at one edge of said visor for receiving a pin therein, said ribs forming said channel extending adjacent and parallel to a longitudinal edge of said visor, said core including a recess formed therein and extending from said longitudinal edge of said visor in orthogonal relationship to and intersecting said channel; a collar means positioned within said channel adjacent said opening; cylindrical solid pin means extending within said channel through said collar means and between said ribs, said ribs being tapered at the innermost ends of said channel remote from said opening, whereby said pin means is wedged into said collar means and tapered ends of said ribs which secure said pin means in place against rotation or other movement in said channel; and a cylindrical sleeve coaxially surrounding said pin in the area extending substantially entirely across said recess, said sleeve having an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of said pin to permit rotation of said sleeve around said pin with said pin extending through the entire length of said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The visor as defined in claim 1 wherein said visor core means includes a pair of polymeric core halves joined together along a polymeric hinge and said visor includes an upholstery cover having a portion extending around the edge of said recess between said core halves.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of manufacturing a visor mounting clip to a visor body including a pin receiving aperture extending across a roller sleeve receiving recess and communicating with one end of said visor body, comprising the steps of: positioning a roller sleeve within the visor recess in alignment with the pin receiving aperture; and driving a pin into said aperture from said one end of said visor body to extend through said sleeve and across said recess for holding said sleeve in position with respect to said visor body.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of manufacturing a visor mounting clip to a visor body including a pin receiving aperture extending across a roller sleeve receiving recess and communicating with one end of said visor body, comprising the steps of: positioning a roller sleeve within the visor recess in alignment with the pin receiving aperture; and driving a pin into said aperture from said one end of said visor body to extend through said sleeve and across said recess for holding said sleeve in position with respect to said visor body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The method as defined in claim 3 wherein said recess is upholstered by the steps of: forming said recess in a pair of core halves; wrapping an upholstery material around edges of said recess formed in each core half; bonding the edge of the upholstery to facing edges of each core half; and bonding said core halves together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as defined in claim 4 wherein said forming, wrapping and bonding steps are performed prior to said positioning and driving steps.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-07-13 | 1991-01-12 | 1991-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-13 | 1995-01-12 | 1995-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-13 | 1999-01-12 | 1999-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |