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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 1992
Filed:
Mar. 08, 1991
Robert M Gute, Corunna, MI (US);
Plasta Fiber Industries, Inc., Marlette, MI (US);
Abstract
Mechanism and method for controlling the retraction and extension of blades of an expandable visor wherein a lever mechanism interconnects at least a pair of blades enabling simultaneous movement between the retracted and the extended positions. The lever mechanism has a lever cooperating with a series of guide pins and guide slots inside the shell to control the direction and amount of travel of at least one pair of the blades. If desired, the mechanism enables independent movement of at least one of the blades or simultaneous movement of all the blades between the extended and retracted positions. The mechanism is designed to provide easy control and use of an expandable visor to ensure adequate glare protection from the sun's rays or other sources of light.