Lisa Ann Fink

US Patent:

56453086, Jul 8, 1997

Filed:

Aug 29, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/521041

Inventors:

Lisa A. Fink - Holland MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60J 302

US Classification:

296 979

Abstract:

A visor rod assembly includes a polymeric torque device having an elongated bore which includes at least one detent formed on the inner radius thereof and which receives an elongated visor pivot rod having a noncircular cross section. A visor with such an assembly can slide along the pivot rod to a variety of selected use positions.

US Patent:

56534906, Aug 5, 1997

Filed:

Apr 12, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/631177

Inventors:

Lisa A. Fink - Grand Haven MI
Stuart Orrell - Holland MI
Michael R. Yandell - Zeeland MI
Robert J. Stenman - Fennville MI
S. John Bentley - Hudsonville MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60J 302

US Classification:

296 9711

Abstract:

A visor includes a guide channel which receives an elongated pivot rod and combined torque control and slide. The slide comprises a lubricous polymeric member which surrounds the torque control to present a sliding interface between the visor rod and channel within the visor body while the torque control allows the visor to be raised to desired adjusted positions between a raised storage position adjacent the vehicle roof and lowered use positions. In one embodiment, at least one bias spring extends between the slide and channel for providing the desired sliding action and permitting tolerance variations in the manufacture of the visor control.