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Headliner with integral visor
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1989-08-21
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Granted: 1990-09-25
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Expires: 2009-08-21
Abstract
Abstract An integral headliner and visor include a headliner body and integrally formed single or multiple panels, which are hinged to the body to define one or more visor shapes. Upholstery material covering the outer surface of the body and panels, form a flexible hinge for the visor to headliner junction. In some embodiments, the panels are separate from the headliner body. In other embodiments an over-center hinge is also employed to couple the panels to the headliner body.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon Kempkers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/02; B60R13/0212; B60R13/0225; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0213; B60R13/0275; B60R2013/0287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
An integral headliner and visor construction comprising: a headliner body formed in the shape of a vehicle headliner; at least one generally rectangular panel defining a visor and positioned adjacent an edge of the headliner in a location adjacent a vehicle window where the headliner is installed in a vehicle; and a flexible integral covering for the exterior surface of said headliner and said panel, to define a flexible joint between said panel and headliner for said visor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
An integral headliner and visor construction comprising: a headliner body formed in the shape of a vehicle headliner; at least one generally rectangular panel defining a visor and positioned adjacent an edge of the headliner in a location adjacent a vehicle window where the headliner is installed in a vehicle; and a flexible integral covering for the exterior surface of said headliner and said panel, to define a flexible joint between said panel and headliner for said visor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said body includes a recess for receiving said visor defining panel when said panel is in a raised stored position adjacent said headliner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 and further including a second panel aligned with said first named panel and wherein said material covers both said first and second panels which are folded together to define said visor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said body and said first and second panels are integrally molded of a foam polymeric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 and further including hinge means extending between said first named panel and said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said headliner includes a plurality of first and second panels defining a plurality of integral visors with said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
An integral headliner and visor construction comprising: a molded headliner body formed in the shape of a vehicle headliner; said body integrally including at least one generally rectangular flap defining a visor adjacent an edge of the headliner; and a flexible cover extending over a surface of said headliner and said panel to define a flexible hinge joint between said panel and headliner for said visor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
An integral headliner and visor construction comprising: a molded headliner body formed in the shape of a vehicle headliner; said body integrally including at least one generally rectangular flap defining a visor adjacent an edge of the headliner; and a flexible cover extending over a surface of said headliner and said panel to define a flexible hinge joint between said panel and headliner for said visor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 7 and further including a second integrally formed panel adjacent said first named panel and wherein said cover covers both said first and second panels which are folded together to define said visor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein said body and said first and second panels are integrally molded of a foam polymeric material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 9 and further including hinge means extending between said first named panel and said body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 10 wherein said hinge means is an over-center hinge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 10 wherein said body includes a recess for receiving said visor defining panel when said panel is in a raised stored position adjacent said headliner.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 12 wherein said headliner includes a plurality of first and second panels defining a plurality of integral visors with said body.
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