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US4690450A
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Visor system
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1984-11-02
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Granted: 1987-09-01
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Expires: 2004-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A visor system includes a pair of spaced mounting brackets to support a first visor movable between a raised stored position and a lowered use position and one which can be moved to a side window for providing protection against incident light from the side. The brackets also support an auxiliary visor which is pivoted on an axis located above the vehicle's windshield between a raised, stored position and a lowered, use position and is movable laterally along the axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward T. Boerema
- 👤 Michael J. Suman
- 👤 Dennis J. Fleming
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A pair of mounting brackets for mounting opposite ends of first and second visors to a vehicle, said brackets comprising: a first body having integrally formed therein a semi-cylindrical, longitudinally extending socket for releasably holding a clip of a first visor, said first body adapted to be mounted to a vehicle such that the axis of said socket extends generally in parallel relationship to the longitudinal axis of the first visor said first body further integrally including an aperture formed therein on an axis which is generally parallel to and in offset relationship with said socket for receiving an end fitting of a second visor for supporting an end of the second visor; a second body integrally including a generally circular aperture extending through said second body along a first axis thereof for receiving an end of a pivot elbow rod of a first visor for permitting the first visor to pivot about the first axis of said second body, said second body further including a second aperture extending into said second body on a second axis generally orthogonal to and offset from said first axis for receiving an end fitting of a second visor for permitting the second visor to pivot about the second axis; and means for mounting said brackets in spaced relationship to a vehicle for supporting the visors therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A pair of mounting brackets for mounting opposite ends of first and second visors to a vehicle, said brackets comprising: a first body having integrally formed therein a semi-cylindrical, longitudinally extending socket for releasably holding a clip of a first visor, said first body adapted to be mounted to a vehicle such that the axis of said socket extends generally in parallel relationship to the longitudinal axis of the first visor said first body further integrally including an aperture formed therein on an axis which is generally parallel to and in offset relationship with said socket for receiving an end fitting of a second visor for supporting an end of the second visor; a second body integrally including a generally circular aperture extending through said second body along a first axis thereof for receiving an end of a pivot elbow rod of a first visor for permitting the first visor to pivot about the first axis of said second body, said second body further including a second aperture extending into said second body on a second axis generally orthogonal to and offset from said first axis for receiving an end fitting of a second visor for permitting the second visor to pivot about the second axis; and means for mounting said brackets in spaced relationship to a vehicle for supporting the visors therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said aperture of said first body and said second aperture of said second body each includes keyway for receiving torque fittings associated with the second visor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said mounting means includes a pin integrally formed on said first body and extending outwardly therefrom in orthogonal relationship to the axis of said socket for mounting said first body to a vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said body further includes at least one mounting aperture extending therethrough in orthogonal relationship to the axis of said socket for receiving a a mounting fastener for securing said body to a vehicle.
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