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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 01, 2010
Joseph P. Wieczorek, Lake Orion, MI (US);
David L. Huff, Waterford, MI (US);
Joseph P. Wieczorek, Lake Orion, MI (US);
David L. Huff, Waterford, MI (US);
Irvin Automotive Products, Inc., Pontiac, MI (US);
Abstract
A motor spring assembly for use in a sun shade assembly in a vehicle comprises a motor spring housing and a bracket integral with and extending from the housing. The assembly also comprises a cover arranged over one side of the housing and a motor spring arranged within the housing. The assembly further comprises a shaft in contact with the motor spring wherein the shaft rotates with respect to the housing. The assembly also includes a connector arranged over an end of the shaft. The motor spring assembly generally will be arranged and secured within a guide rail of a sun shade assembly thus allowing for a more robust and durable sun shade assembly within an automotive vehicle.