United Technologies Automotive Inc.

Mark J Wasik

Abdi R Lawassani

A sun visor comprises a first visor core half (15), with an integral flange (16) disposed to the first visor core half by an integral hinge (17), bonded to a second visor core half (18), except for the flange, which remains open. Two pieces of suitable material are joined together to form an envelope (10) in the shape of a visor core assembly (9). The visor core assembly is inserted into the envelope, and the material along an open edge of the envelope (38) is inserted into the core and attached along an interior edge (46) of the flange and along an interior edge (48) of the second visor core half. The flange is attached to the second visor core half by use of a plurality of snap fasteners (26, 27, 28), and the closure is further strengthened by inserting a mounting rod (7) into a plurality of aligned apertures (30) defined by a plurality of resilient interdigital bearings (31, 32) mounted to the second visor core half and the flange. A clean, neat seam results along all edges of the envelope.

Vehicle sun visor and method of making

Visor

A thin, upholstered sun visor (35) comprises a planar core (50) received within an envelope comprising a pair of parallel, semi-rigid panels (60) covered with upholstery material (70). The visor is conveniently assembled by adhesive bonding techniques.

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Alma, MI, United States of America

Mark J Wasik