Sun visor for vehicle

Abstract

A sun visor for a vehicle includes a sun visor main body having a frame portion with an opening, a mirror attached to the frame portion so as to face the opening, and a mirror cover configured to slide with respect to the sun visor main body between a closed position in which the mirror is covered and an open position in which the mirror is exposed. The sun visor for a vehicle further includes at least one of a first stopper provided at a position of the frame portion on a leading side in an opening direction of the mirror cover and protruding toward the mirror cover, and a second stopper provided at an end portion of the mirror cover on a leading side in a closing direction of the mirror cover and protruding toward the mirror.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to sun visors for vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] For example, a vehicle sun visor is installed at the front of the vehicle's roof. The vehicle sun visor is used to prevent direct sunlight from outside the vehicle from shining into the eyes of passengers inside the vehicle. Some vehicle sun visors include a sun visor body, a mirror, and a mirror cover. The sun visor body has a frame. The sun visor body is hollow. The frame has an opening. The mirror is mounted on the sun visor body. The mirror cover can slide relative to the sun visor body between a closed position covering the mirror and an open position exposing the mirror. The mirror cover is in the closed position by moving from the interior of the sun visor body towards a position overlapping the opening of the frame. On the other hand, the mirror cover is in the open position by being inserted into the interior of the sun visor body from the opening of the frame. Furthermore, for example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-171087 discloses a vehicle sun visor with a card holder provided on the outer surface of the mirror cover. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0004] However, in such vehicle sun visors, for example, when the mirror cover is in the closed position, sometimes passengers accidentally insert cards between the frame and the mirror cover. Additionally, for example, when the mirror cover is in the open position, sometimes passengers accidentally insert cards between the mirror cover and the mirror. When such accidental insertion occurs, the card enters the interior of the sun visor body, potentially making it impossible to remove. Therefore, it is desirable to prevent cards from entering the interior of the sun visor body even when accidental insertion occurs.

[0005] Solution for solving the problem

[0006] One aspect of this disclosure provides a vehicle sun visor. The vehicle sun visor includes: a hollow sun visor body having a frame portion with an opening; a mirror mounted facing the opening; and a mirror cover configured to slide relative to the sun visor body between a closed position covering the mirror and an open position exposing the mirror. The mirror cover is configured to be in the closed position by moving from the interior of the sun visor body to a position overlapping the opening, and in the open position by being submerged in the interior of the sun visor body from the opening. The vehicle sun visor includes at least one of a first stop and a second stop, the first stop being disposed in the frame portion on the leading side of the mirror cover in the opening direction and protruding toward the mirror cover, and the second stop being disposed in the mirror cover at the leading end of the mirror cover in the closing direction and protruding toward the mirror. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the vehicle sun visor in the implementation method.

[0008] Figure 2 This indicates that the mirror cap is in the closed position. Figure 1 A top view of the vehicle's sun visor.

[0009] Figure 3 This indicates that the mirror cover is in the open position. Figure 1 A top view of the vehicle's sun visor.

[0010] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the frame, mirror, and mirror cover of a vehicle sun visor.

[0011] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the frame and mirror cover of a vehicle sun visor.

[0012] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 1 A top view of the vehicle's sun visor frame, mirror cover, and card.

[0013] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A top view of the mirror cover of the sun visor on a vehicle.

[0014] Figure 8 This shows the state where card insertion is restricted by the first stop. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a vehicle sun visor.

[0015] Figure 9 This shows the state where card insertion is restricted by the second stop. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a vehicle sun visor.

[0016] Figure 10 This shows the state in which the mirror is supported by the frame. Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of the frame and mirror.

[0017] Figure 11 This shows the state of the mirror cap being inserted into the insertion port. Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the frame and the mirror.

[0018] Figure 12 This shows the state of the mirror cap being inserted into the insertion port. Figure 10 A three-dimensional diagram of the frame and mirror.

[0019] Figure 13 This indicates that the card was mistakenly inserted between the frame and the lens cover. Figure 1 A picture of a vehicle with a sun visor.

[0020] Figure 14 This shows the state of the card being mistakenly inserted between the mirror cover and the mirror. Figure 1 A picture of a vehicle with a sun visor. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following is in accordance with Figures 1 to 14 This describes one embodiment of the vehicle sun visor 10.

[0022] <Vehicle sun visor 10>

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the vehicle sun visor 10 includes a sun visor body 11, a mirror 30, and a mirror cover 40. The sun visor body 11 includes a frame 20 as a frame portion. The vehicle sun visor 10 is, for example, mounted on the front part of the roof of a vehicle. The vehicle sun visor 10 is used to prevent light from outside the vehicle from shining directly into the eyes of passengers inside the vehicle.

[0024] <Sunshade Main Body 11>

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the sun visor body 11 is made of resin material. The sun visor body 11 has a first half-section 12, a second half-section 13, and a frame 20. Therefore, the frame 20 is part of the sun visor body 11. The first half-section 12 and the second half-section 13 are shell-shaped. The sun visor body 11 is constructed by assembling the first half-section 12 and the second half-section 13 together. The first half-section 12 and the second half-section 13 are joined together by overlapping. The sun visor body 11 is hollow. The sun visor body 11 is flat and plate-shaped. The sun visor body 11 is a long quadrilateral when viewed from above. The sun visor body 11 is positioned in the vehicle such that the long side of the sun visor body 11 aligns with the vehicle width direction.

[0026] <Arm 14>

[0027] The vehicle sun visor 10 has an arm 14. The arm 14 is a cylindrical shape bent into a general L-shape. The first end of the arm 14 is supported by a bracket 15, for example, on the roof of the vehicle. The second end of the arm 14 is inserted into a bearing portion (not shown) of the sun visor body 11.

[0028] <Usage Location and Return Location>

[0029] The sun visor body 11 is rotatable relative to the vehicle roof about the arm 14. The sun visor body 11 can rotate between a used position and a retracted position relative to the vehicle roof. When in the used position, the sun visor body 11 is positioned opposite the windshield. When in the used position, the sun visor body 11 prevents light from outside the vehicle from directly shining into the eyes of passengers inside the vehicle. When in the used position, the first half-part 12 is located on the passenger side, and the second half-part 13 is located on the windshield side. When in the retracted position, the sun visor body 11 is positioned along the vehicle roof. When in the retracted position, the first half-part 12 is located on the roof side, and the second half-part 13 is located on the side opposite the roof.

[0030] <Support Shaft 17>

[0031] A notch 16 is formed at the edge of the sun visor body 11. Additionally, the vehicle sun visor 10 has a cylindrical support shaft 17. The support shaft 17 is provided on the sun visor body 11 such that it passes transversely through the notch 16 along the long side of the sun visor body 11. The support shaft 17 can be engaged with a hook (not shown) provided on the vehicle's roof. With the support shaft 17 engaged with the hook, the sun visor body 11 can rotate relative to the vehicle's roof about an arm 14 as a center of rotation along a straight line along the vehicle width direction.

[0032] <Installation Port 18>

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the sun visor body 11 has a mounting opening 18. The mounting opening 18 is formed in the first half-section 12. Therefore, the first half-section 12 has a mounting opening 18. A frame 20 is mounted in the mounting opening 18. Therefore, the frame 20 is disposed in the first half-section 12. Therefore, the frame 20 and the first half-section 12 are separate components. The mounting opening 18 is a long quadrilateral hole when viewed from above. The long side direction of the mounting opening 18 is consistent with the long side direction of the sun visor body 11.

[0034] <One pair of main rails 19>

[0035] The sun visor body 11 has a pair of main body rails 19. The pair of main body rails 19 are continuous with the mounting opening 18. The extending direction of the pair of main body rails 19 is consistent with the long side direction of the mounting opening 18. The pair of main body rails 19 extend from the mounting opening 18 in a manner parallel to the long side direction of the sun visor body 11. The pair of main body rails 19 are disposed inside the sun visor body 11. The pair of main body rails 19 are a sliding mechanism that supports the mirror cover 40 in a sliding manner.

[0036] <Frame 20>

[0037] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the frame 20 is a long quadrilateral frame when viewed from above. The frame 20 has a frame body 21, a pair of side walls 22, a pair of frame rails 23, a mirror support 24, a sliding opening 25, and a frame stop 26.

[0038] <Frame 21>

[0039] The frame body 21 is a relatively long quadrilateral frame. The frame body 21 has a first frame plate 211, a second frame plate 212, a third frame plate 213, and a fourth frame plate 214. The first frame plate 211, the second frame plate 212, the third frame plate 213, and the fourth frame plate 214 are long, strip-shaped plates. The first frame plate 211 and the second frame plate 212 extend parallel to each other along their long sides. The third frame plate 213 and the fourth frame plate 214 extend parallel to each other along their short sides. The third frame plate 213 connects the first end of the long side of the first frame plate 211 and the first end of the long side of the second frame plate 212. The fourth frame plate 214 connects the second end of the long side of the first frame plate 211 and the second end of the long side of the second frame plate 212. The side where the first end of the first frame plate 211 and the second frame plate 212 are located along the long side of the frame 20 is called the first side, and the opposite side is called the second side. The first frame plate 211, the second frame plate 212, the third frame plate 213, and the fourth frame plate 214 are connected to each other in a manner consistent in the thickness direction. Furthermore, the first frame plate 211, the second frame plate 212, the third frame plate 213, and the fourth frame plate 214 define the opening 20a of the frame 20. Therefore, the frame 20 has an opening 20a. The opening 20a of the frame 20 exposes the mirror 30. The opening 20a of the frame 20 is a long quadrilateral hole.

[0040]

[0041] A pair of sidewalls 22 are elongated plates. A pair of sidewalls 22 are thin, flat plates. A pair of sidewalls 22 rise from the frame body 21. A pair of sidewalls 22 extend parallel to each other along the long side direction of the frame body 20. The long side direction of each sidewall 22 is consistent with the long side direction of the frame body 20. One sidewall of the pair of sidewalls 22 rises from the back side of the first frame plate 211 opposite to the sunshade body 11. The other sidewall of the pair of sidewalls 22 rises from the back side of the second frame plate 212 opposite to the sunshade body 11. A pair of sidewalls 22 rise from the frame body 21 with the thickness direction of each sidewall 22 consistent. Furthermore, in the following description, the sidewall 22 rising from the first frame plate 211 may sometimes be referred to as "first sidewall 221", and the sidewall 22 rising from the second frame plate 212 may be referred to as "second sidewall 222".

[0042]

[0043] A pair of frame rails 23 support the lens cap 40, allowing it to slide. The pair of frame rails 23 are elongated plates. The pair of frame rails 23 rise from a pair of sidewalls 22. Specifically, one side of the pair of frame rails 23 rises from the first sidewall 221, and the other side rises from the second sidewall 222. The pair of frame rails 23 extend parallel to each other along the long side direction of the frame 20. The long side direction of each frame rail 23 is aligned with the long side direction of the frame 20. The pair of frame rails 23 are opposite each other along the short side direction of the frame 20. The pair of frame rails 23 rise from the sidewalls 22 with their thickness directions aligned. Furthermore, in the following description, the frame rail 23 erected from the first side wall 221 is sometimes referred to as "first frame rail 231", and the frame rail 23 erected from the second side wall 222 is referred to as "second frame rail 232".

[0044] <Mirror support part 24>

[0045] Mirror support portions 24 support mirror 30. Two mirror support portions 24 are provided on each side wall 22. Each mirror support portion 24 is located at the end edge of each side wall 22 on the side opposite to the frame body 21. The two mirror support portions 24 provided on the first side wall 221 are hook-shaped protrusions protruding from the first side wall 221 toward the second side wall 222. The two mirror support portions 24 provided on the second side wall 222 are hook-shaped protrusions protruding from the second side wall 222 toward the first side wall 221. Furthermore, in the following description, the two mirror support portions 24 provided on the first side wall 221 may sometimes be referred to as "first mirror support portion 241," and the two mirror support portions 24 provided on the second side wall 222 may be referred to as "second mirror support portion 242."

[0046] Each first mirror support 241 is positioned opposite the first frame rail 231 in the thickness direction of the first frame rail 231. The gap between each first mirror support 241 and the first frame rail 231 is slightly larger than the thickness of the mirror 30. Each second mirror support 242 is positioned opposite the second frame rail 232 in the thickness direction of the second frame rail 232. The gap between each second mirror support 242 and the second frame rail 232 is slightly larger than the thickness of the mirror 30.

[0047] <Sliding port 25>

[0048] The sliding opening 25 is open on the first side of the frame 20 along the long side between a pair of sidewalls 22. Specifically, the sliding opening 25 is the space defined by the first end of the first sidewall 221 along the long side, the first end of the second sidewall 222 along the long side, and the third frame plate 213.

[0049] <Frame stop part 26>

[0050] The frame stop 26 is a long, plate-like strip. The frame stop 26 is also a thin, flat plate. The frame stop 26 rises from the frame body 21. The frame stop 26 rises from the back side of the fourth frame plate 214 opposite to the sun visor body 11. The long side of the frame stop 26 is aligned with the short side of the frame 20. The first end of the long side of the frame stop 26 connects to the second end of the long side of the first side wall 221. The second end of the long side of the frame stop 26 connects to the second end of the long side of the second side wall 222. Therefore, the frame stop 26 seals the space between the pair of side walls 22 on the second side of the long side of the frame 20.

[0051] <Mirror 30>

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, mirror 30 is flat. Mirror 30 is rectangular. Mirror 30 has two long side edges 30a along its long side direction. Mirror 30 is supported on frame 20 with its two long side edges 30a positioned between each first mirror support 241 and the first frame rail 231, and between each second mirror support 242 and the second frame rail 232. Each mirror support 24 prevents mirror 30 from detaching from frame 20 by engaging with the long side edges 30a of mirror 30. Thus, mirror 30 is assembled to frame 20. Mirror 30 is assembled to frame 20 with its mirror surface 31 facing the opening 20a of frame 20. Mirror 30 cannot move relative to frame 20.

[0053] <Mirror Cover 40>

[0054] The lens cover 40 is a relatively long quadrilateral plate. The lens cover 40 is made of resin material. The lens cover 40 has a first cover side edge 401, a second cover side edge 402, a third cover side edge 403, and a fourth cover side edge 404. The first cover side edge 401 and the second cover side edge 402 extend parallel to each other along the long side direction of the lens cover 40. The third cover side edge 403 extends parallel to each other along the short side direction of the lens cover 40. The third cover side edge 403 connects the first end of the first cover side edge 401 along the long side direction and the first end of the second cover side edge 402 along the long side direction. The fourth cover side edge 404 connects the second end of the first cover side edge 401 along the long side direction and the second end of the second cover side edge 402 along the long side direction. Furthermore, the first cover side edge 401, the second cover side edge 402, the third cover side edge 403, and the fourth cover side edge 404 form the outer periphery of the mirror cover 40.

[0055] <Close and Open Positions>

[0056] The mirror cover 40 can slide relative to the frame 20 between a closed position covering the mirror 30 and an open position exposing the mirror 30. Figure 2 The image shows the mirror cover 40 in the closed position. (Example:) Figure 2 As shown, the mirror cap 40 covers the mirror 30 by moving from inside the sun visor body 11 to a position overlapping with the opening 20a of the frame 20. Figure 3 The image shows the mirror cover 40 in the open position. Figure 3 As shown, the mirror cap 40 exposes the mirror 30 by being inserted into the interior of the sun visor body 11 through the opening 20a of the frame 20. As the mirror cap 40 is inserted into the interior of the sun visor body 11 through the opening 20a of the frame 20, the movement of the mirror cap 40 into the interior of the sun visor body 11 is guided by a pair of body rails 19.

[0057] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lens cap 40 is supported by a pair of frame rails 23 to allow sliding. Therefore, the lens cap 40 can slide relative to the sun visor body 11. A pair of body rails 19 and a pair of frame rails 23 constitute the rails that support the lens cap 40 to allow sliding movement.

[0058] The lens cover 40 is configured to slide inward and outward through the sliding opening 25 into the frame 20. The opening direction and closing direction of the lens cover 40 are aligned with the long side direction of the sun visor body 11. The third cover side edge 403 of the lens cover 40 is the leading edge of the lens cover 40 in the opening direction. The fourth cover side edge 404 of the lens cover 40 is the leading edge of the lens cover 40 in the closing direction. The third frame plate 213 is the portion of the frame 20 located in the leading side of the lens cover 40 in the opening direction. The fourth frame plate 214 is the portion of the frame 20 located in the leading side of the lens cover 40 in the closing direction. The lens cover 40 has a plate-shaped cover body 41, a plate-shaped card holder 51, and a card stop 55.

[0059] Furthermore, in the frame 20, protrusions 27 facing each other are provided at the first end of the long side of the first side wall 221 and the first end of the long side of the second side wall 222. When the lens cover 40 slides in the opening direction, the two protrusions 27 suppress the lens cover 40 from wobbling relative to the frame 20 in the thickness direction of the lens cover 40.

[0060] <Cover Body 41>

[0061] The cover body 41 has a main body-side retaining portion 42 and a holding portion 43. Therefore, the mirror cover 40 has a holding portion 43. The cover body 41 has a surface 41a, which is the side opposite to the mirror 30, and a back surface 41b, which is the side on which the mirror 30 is disposed. Therefore, the surface 41a of the cover body 41 is the side of the cover body 41 opposite to the mirror 30.

[0062] <Main body side retaining part 42>

[0063] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the main body side retaining portion 42 has a first plate portion 44, a second plate portion 45, and a third plate portion 46. The first plate portion 44, the second plate portion 45, and the third plate portion 46 are arranged in this order along the long side direction of the lens cover 40. Specifically, the first plate portion 44, the second plate portion 45, and the third plate portion 46 are arranged in this order from the fourth cover side edge 404 toward the third cover side edge 403 when viewed from above. Therefore, the first plate portion 44 is located on the leading side in the closing direction of the lens cover 40 compared to the second plate portion 45. The third plate portion 46 is located on the leading side in the opening direction of the lens cover 40 compared to the second plate portion 45.

[0064] The first plate portion 44 is rectangular when viewed from above. The second plate portion 45 is continuous with the first plate portion 44. When viewed from above, the second plate portion 45 is a trapezoidal shape whose width narrows as it moves away from the first plate portion 44. Therefore, the width of the second plate portion 45 narrows as it moves from the first plate portion 44 toward the opening direction of the lens cover 40. The third plate portion 46 is continuous with the second plate portion 45. When viewed from above, the third plate portion 46 is an elongated shape that tapers at the top as it moves away from the second plate portion 45. Therefore, the top of the third plate portion 46 tapers as it moves from the second plate portion 45 toward the opening direction of the lens cover 40.

[0065] <Control Section 43>

[0066] The gripping part 43 is gripped when the lens cover 40 slides relative to the frame 20. The gripping part 43 is continuous with the portion of the first plate portion 44 opposite to the second plate portion 45. The gripping part 43 is located closer to the fourth cover side edge 404 than the first plate portion 44. The gripping part 43 protrudes from the surface 41a of the cover body 41. Therefore, the gripping part 43 protrudes from the end of the lens cover 40 on the leading side in the closing direction in the surface 41a of the cover body 41.

[0067] <Card Holding Section 51>

[0068] The mirror cover 40 has a pair of card holders 51. Specifically, when viewed from above, one card holder 51 is disposed on each side of the second plate portion 45 and the third plate portion 46. The pair of card holders 51 are spaced apart from the surface 41a of the cover body 41. Therefore, the pair of card holders 51 are spaced apart from the surface of the cover body 41 opposite to the mirror 30. One of the pair of card holders 51 is continuous with the first cover side edge 401 of the mirror cover 40. The other of the pair of card holders 51 is continuous with the second cover side edge 402 of the mirror cover 40.

[0069] <Slit 53>

[0070] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, each of the pair of card holders 51 has a slit edge 52 extending along the second plate portion 45 and the third plate portion 46 when viewed from above. Therefore, the body-side holding portion 42 extends along each of the pair of card holders 51 when viewed from above. Furthermore, a slit 53 is formed between each of the pair of card holders 51 and the second plate portion 45 and the third plate portion 46. Therefore, a slit 53 is formed between the cover body 41 and the card holders 51. The slit 53 is formed between the body-side holding portion 42 and each of the pair of card holders 51. Therefore, a pair of slits 53 are formed between the cover body 41 and the card holders 51.

[0071] <Card Stop Section 55>

[0072] The card stop 55 is a plate-shaped part that rises from the third plate portion 46. The card stop 55 rises from the end of the third cover side edge 403 of the mirror cover 40 in the third plate portion 46. Therefore, the card stop 55 rises from the end of the third plate portion 46 located on the leading side in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. The card stop 55 extends along the third cover side edge 403 of the mirror cover 40. The card stop 55 connects the third plate portion 46 and the third cover side edge 403 of the mirror cover 40.

[0073] <Card 60>

[0074] like Figure 6 As shown, a card 60 is inserted into the slit 53. The insertion direction D1 of the card 60 relative to the slit 53 is consistent with the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. Furthermore, by the card 60 inserted into the slit 53 abutting against the card stop portion 55, further insertion of the card 60 relative to the slit 53 is restricted. The card 60 inserted into the slit 53 is held by the body-side holding portion 42 and each card holding portion 51. In addition, the withdrawal direction D2 of the card 60 relative to the slit 53 is consistent with the closing direction of the mirror 30.

[0075] <Part 1, Stop Section 71>

[0076] like Figure 5 As shown, the vehicle sun visor 10 includes a first stop 71. The first stop 71 is provided on the third frame plate 213 of the frame 20. Therefore, the first stop 71 is provided in the frame 20 at a position on the leading side in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. The first stop 71 protrudes toward the mirror cover 40. The first stop 71 protrudes from the center portion of the third frame plate 213 in the extending direction toward the mirror cover 40.

[0077] The first stop 71 is disposed between a pair of card retaining portions 51. Furthermore, the first stop 71 protrudes from the third frame plate 213 toward the main body side retaining portion 42. The width H1 of the first stop 71 is slightly smaller than the width H2 of the end portion of the third plate portion 46 on the side opposite to the second plate portion 45. Therefore, the width H1 of the first stop 71 is slightly smaller than the width H2 of the end portion of the third plate portion 46 on the leading side in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40.

[0078] <Second Stop Section 72>

[0079] The vehicle sun visor 10 includes a second stop 72. The second stop 72 is located at the end of the mirror cover 40 on the side of the fourth cover edge 404. Therefore, the second stop 72 is located at the end of the mirror cover 40 on the leading side in the closing direction of the mirror cover 40. The second stop 72 protrudes from the end of the mirror cover 40 on the side of the fourth cover edge 404 toward the mirror 30 on the back surface 41b of the cover body 41. The second stop 72 is a thin plate extending along the fourth cover edge 404. The width H11 of the second stop 72 is slightly smaller than the width H12 of the first plate portion 44. The second stop 72 is located closer to the first plate portion 44 than the fourth cover edge 404. Therefore, the second stop 72 is positioned away from the fourth cover edge 404. The second stop 72 is connected to the first plate portion 44 by means of a rib 72a. This ensures the rigidity of the second stop 72.

[0080] <Part 3, Stop Section 73>

[0081] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a third stop 73 is provided inside the sun visor body 11. Therefore, the vehicle sun visor 10 includes the third stop 73. The third stop 73 is provided in the second half-section 13. The third stop 73 protrudes from the inner surface of the second half-section 13 opposite to the mounting opening 18 toward the mounting opening 18. That is, it can be said that the third stop 73 protrudes from the portion of the sun visor body 11 opposite to the opening 20a of the frame 20 toward the opening 20a.

[0082] like Figure 9 As shown, when the third stop 73 is in the open position relative to the mirror cover 40, the gap 74 between the second stop 72 and the mirror 30 is opposite to the insertion direction D1 of the card 60. Specifically, the top portion of the third stop 73 is opposite to the gap 74 in the insertion direction D1 of the card 60. Therefore, when the third stop 73 is in the open position relative to the mirror cover 40, the gap 74 between the second stop 72 and the mirror 30 is opposite to the opening direction of the mirror cover 40.

[0083] <Insertion port 75>

[0084] like Figure 10As shown, with the mirror 30 supported on the frame 20, an insertion port 75 is provided between the third frame plate 213 of the frame 20 and the mirror 30. Therefore, the frame 20 has an insertion port 75 between the portion of the frame 20 on the leading side in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30.

[0085] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, when assembling the lens cap 40 onto the pair of frame rails 23, the lens cap 40 is inserted obliquely into the insertion port 75 from the fourth cap side edge 404. At this time, the lens cap 40 is inserted obliquely toward the pair of frame rails 23 with the holding part 43 spanning the frame 20. Therefore, the insertion port 75 is configured such that by inserting the lens cap 40 obliquely toward the pair of frame rails 23 into the insertion port 75, the holding part 43 becomes a state that spans the frame 20.

[0086] The second stop 72 is positioned so as not to interfere with the mirror 30 when the mirror cover 40 is inserted at an angle toward the pair of frame rails 23 into the insertion port 75. Specifically, because the second stop 72 is positioned away from the side edge 404 of the fourth cover, interference between the second stop 72 and the mirror 30 is avoided when the mirror cover 40 is inserted at an angle toward the pair of frame rails 23 via the insertion port 75.

[0087] <Function>

[0088] Next, the function of this embodiment will be explained.

[0089] like Figure 13 As shown, for example, suppose that with the lens cap 40 in the closed position, the passenger mistakenly inserts the card 60 between the frame 20 and the lens cap 40. Thus, as... Figure 8 As shown, the card 60 abuts against the first stop 71, thus restricting the insertion of the card 60 between the frame 20 and the lens cover 40. Therefore, the first stop 71 protrudes toward the lens cover 40, thus restricting the insertion of the card 60 between the frame 20 and the lens cover 40.

[0090] like Figure 14 As shown, for example, suppose that with the mirror cover 40 in the open position, the passenger mistakenly inserts the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Thus, as... Figure 9 As shown, the card 60 abuts against the second stop 72, thus restricting the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Therefore, the second stop 72 protrudes toward the mirror 30, thereby restricting the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30.

[0091] like Figure 9As shown by the double-dotted line, for example, assuming the mirror cover 40 is in the open position, a portion of the card 60 passes through the gap 74 between the second stop 72 and the mirror 30. At this time, the second stop 72 presses the card 60 toward the mirror 30. Therefore, the card 60 passing through the gap 74 between the second stop 72 and the mirror 30 easily comes into contact with the third stop 73. Thus, the second stop 72 and the third stop 73 can be used to restrict the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30.

[0092] <Effect>

[0093] The following effects can be obtained from the above embodiments.

[0094] (1) The vehicle sun visor 10 includes a first stop 71. The first stop 71 is located on the leading side of the mirror cover 40 in the opening direction within the frame 20. Furthermore, the first stop 71 protrudes towards the mirror cover 40 to restrict the insertion of a card 60 between the frame 20 and the mirror cover 40. Therefore, even if the passenger accidentally inserts a card 60 between the frame 20 and the mirror cover 40 when the mirror cover 40 is in the closed position, the first stop 71 can prevent the card 60 from being inserted between the frame 20 and the mirror cover 40. Additionally, the vehicle sun visor 10 includes a second stop 72. The second stop 72 is located at the leading end of the mirror cover 40 in the closing direction within the mirror cover 40. Furthermore, the second stop 72 protrudes towards the mirror 30 to restrict the insertion of a card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Therefore, even if the passenger accidentally inserts the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30 when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position, the second stop 72 can prevent the card 60 from being inserted between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Thus, even if the card 60 is accidentally inserted, it can be prevented from entering the interior of the sun visor body 11.

[0095] (2) The mirror cover 40 has a plate-shaped cover body 41 and a plate-shaped card holding part 51, which are spaced apart from the side of the cover body 41 opposite to the mirror 30. A slit 53 for inserting a card 60 is formed between the cover body 41 and the card holding part 51. The insertion direction D1 of the card 60 relative to the slit 53 is the same as the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. With this structure, the vehicle sun visor 10 is prone to accidental insertion of the card 60. Even with this type of vehicle sun visor 10, the card 60 can be prevented from entering the interior of the sun visor body 11.

[0096] (3) The first stop 71 is disposed between the pair of card holding portions 51 and protrudes toward the main body side holding portion 42. Accordingly, even if the first stop 71 is provided on the frame 20, the first stop 71 will not interfere with each card holding portion 51. Therefore, the insertion of the card 60 between the frame 20 and the lens cover 40 can be restricted without making significant design changes.

[0097] (4) The second stop 72 is positioned so as not to interfere with the mirror 30 when the mirror cover 40 is inserted at an angle toward the pair of frame rails 23 via the insertion port 75. Therefore, even with the second stop 72 provided on the mirror cover 40, the mirror cover 40 can still be fitted onto the pair of frame rails 23. Thus, the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30 can be restricted without making significant design changes.

[0098] (5) A third stop 73 is provided inside the sun visor body 11. The third stop 73 protrudes from the part of the sun visor body 11 opposite to the opening 20a of the frame 20 toward the opening 20a. The gap 74 between the third stop 73 and the second stop 72 and the mirror 30 when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position is opposite to the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. Considering the following situation: for example, when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position, a part of the card 60 passes through the gap 74 between the second stop 72 and the mirror 30. At this time, the second stop 72 presses the card 60 toward the mirror 30, so the card 60 passing through the gap 74 between the second stop 72 and the mirror 30 easily abuts against the third stop 73. Therefore, the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30 can be restricted by the second stop 72 and the third stop 73. Therefore, even if card 60 is accidentally inserted, it can be prevented from entering the interior of the sun visor body 11.

[0099] <Variation Example>

[0100] Furthermore, the above embodiments can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following variations can be combined with each other without contradiction.

[0101] In one embodiment, the vehicle sun visor 10 may, for example, lack the second stop 72. In this case, the vehicle sun visor 10 only needs to have at least the first stop 71. Alternatively, the vehicle sun visor 10 may also lack the first stop 71. In this case, the vehicle sun visor 10 only needs to have at least the second stop 72. In short, the vehicle sun visor 10 only needs to have at least one of the first stop 71 and the second stop 72.

[0102] • In one embodiment, the vehicle sun visor 10 may also be a structure without the third stop 73.

[0103] • In the embodiment, the width H1 of the first stop portion 71 is not particularly limited as long as it is less than the width H2 of the end of the mirror cover 40 in the opening direction in the third plate portion 46 on the leading side.

[0104] • In the embodiment, the width H11 of the second stop portion 72 is not particularly limited as long as it is less than the width H12 of the first plate portion 44.

[0105] In one embodiment, the cover body 41 may have a pair of body-side retaining portions 42, and the mirror cover 40 may have card retaining portions 51 extending along each of the body-side retaining portions 42 between the pair of body-side retaining portions 42 when viewed from above. In short, as long as the first stop 71 does not interfere with the structure of each card retaining portion 51 even when the frame 20 is provided with the first stop 71, the positional relationship between the body-side retaining portions 42 and the card retaining portions 51 can be appropriately changed.

[0106] In one embodiment, the vehicle sun visor 10 may also have a structure in which only one slit 53 is formed between the cover body 41 and the card holder 51. In short, a pair of slits 53 may also be formed between the cover body 41 and the card holder 51.

[0107] In this embodiment, the mirror support 24 may be provided in one or more of each side wall 22. In short, the number of mirror support 24 is not particularly limited.

[0108] • In this embodiment, the shape of the mirror 30 can also be appropriately modified. In this case, the shapes of the frame 20 and the mirror cover 40 can also be appropriately modified according to the shape of the mirror 30.

[0109] • In the implementation method, the shape of the sunshade body 11 can also be appropriately changed.

[0110] • In the implementation method, the material of the sunshade body 11 can be appropriately changed.

[0111] • In an embodiment, the first half-section 12 and the second half-section 13 may also be connected by means of a hinge, for example.

[0112] In some embodiments, the mirror 30 may not be attached to the frame 20. In this case, for example, the sun visor body 11 may have a support member that supports the mirror 30, which can be separate from the frame 20. In such a case, for example, the support member is attached to the inner surface of the second half-section 13. Furthermore, for example, a third stop 73 may be provided on the support member. In short, the third stop 73 only needs to be provided inside the sun visor body 11 such that it protrudes from the portion of the sun visor body 11 opposite to the opening 20a of the frame 20 toward the opening 20a.

[0113] In some embodiments, the sun visor body 11 may not have a frame 20. For example, the frame portion with the opening 20a may be integrally formed as part of the first half-segment 12, which is continuously connected to the first half-segment 12. Therefore, the frame portion with the opening 20a may not be a separate component from the first half-segment 12.

[0114] In one embodiment, the mirror cover 40 may also be a structure without the card holding portion 51 and without forming a slit 53. Even in this case, as long as the vehicle sun visor 10 has a first stop portion 71, the insertion of the card 60 into the frame 20 and the mirror cover 40 can be restricted by the first stop portion 71. In addition, as long as the vehicle sun visor 10 has a second stop portion 72, the insertion of the card 60 into the space between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30 can be restricted by the second stop portion 72.

Claims

1. A vehicle sun visor, comprising: The hollow sunshade body has a frame portion with an opening; A mirror is fitted to the frame in a manner that faces the opening; as well as The mirror cover is configured to slide relative to the sun visor body between a closed position covering the mirror and an open position exposing the mirror. The mirror cover is configured such that it is in the closed position by moving from the interior of the sun visor body to a position overlapping the opening, and in the open position by being submerged from the opening into the interior of the sun visor body. The vehicle sun visor further includes a first stop and a second stop. The first stop is located on the leading side of the opening direction of the mirror cover in the frame portion, and protrudes toward the mirror cover. The second stop is located at the end of the mirror cover on the leading side in the closing direction, and protrudes toward the mirror. The mirror cover has: The plate-shaped cover body has a surface located on the side opposite to the mirror and a back surface located on the side where the mirror is mounted; and The gripping part is configured to hold the mirror cover when it slides relative to the sun visor body. The gripping portion protrudes from the end of the closing direction on the surface of the cover body toward the side opposite to the mirror. The second stop portion protrudes from the end of the rear side of the cover body on the leading side in the closing direction toward the mirror, and is opposite to the cover body in the closing direction.

2. The vehicle sun visor according to claim 1, wherein, The mirror cover also has: The plate-shaped card holders are arranged at intervals relative to the surface. A slit is formed between the cover body and the card holder for inserting a card. The insertion direction of the card relative to the slit is consistent with the opening direction of the lens cover.

3. The vehicle sun visor according to claim 2, wherein, The mirror cover has a pair of card retaining portions. The cover body has a body-side retaining portion that extends along the card retaining portions between the pair of card retaining portions when viewed from above. The slit is formed between the main body side retaining portion and each of the pair of card retaining portions. The first stop portion is disposed between the pair of card holding portions and protrudes toward the body-side holding portion.

4. The vehicle sun visor according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The frame portion has: A pair of rails are configured to support the mirror cover so that it can slide; and The mirror support portion is configured to support the mirror. The frame portion has an insertion port between the portion on the leading side of the opening direction of the frame portion and the mirror. The insertion port is configured such that by inserting the mirror cap at an angle toward the pair of rails into the insertion port, the holding portion moves beyond the frame portion. The second stop is positioned in a position that does not interfere with the mirror when the mirror cover is inserted into the insertion port at an angle toward the pair of rails.

5. The vehicle sun visor according to claim 4, wherein, With the mirror cover in the open position, a gap is formed between the second stop and the mirror. A third stop is provided inside the sun visor body, and the third stop protrudes from a portion of the sun visor body opposite to the opening toward the opening. The third stop is positioned opposite the gap in the opening direction.

6. A vehicle sun visor according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, With the mirror cover in the open position, a gap is formed between the second stop and the mirror. A third stop is provided inside the sun visor body, and the third stop protrudes from a portion of the sun visor body opposite to the opening toward the opening. The third stop is positioned opposite the gap in the opening direction.

7. A vehicle sun visor, comprising: The hollow sunshade body has a frame portion with an opening; A mirror is fitted to the frame in a manner that faces the opening; as well as The mirror cover is configured to slide relative to the sun visor body between a closed position covering the mirror and an open position exposing the mirror. The mirror cover is configured such that it is in the closed position by moving from the interior of the sun visor body to a position overlapping the opening, and in the open position by being submerged from the opening into the interior of the sun visor body. The vehicle sun visor further includes a first stop and a second stop. The first stop is located on the leading side of the opening direction of the mirror cover in the frame portion, and protrudes toward the mirror cover. The second stop is located at the end of the mirror cover on the leading side in the closing direction, and protrudes toward the mirror. The frame portion has: A pair of rails are configured to support the mirror cover so that it can slide and move. and The mirror support portion is configured to support the mirror. The mirror cover has a holding portion that holds the mirror cover in place when it slides relative to the sun visor body. The gripping part protrudes from the end of the lens cover on the leading side in the closing direction. The frame portion has an insertion port between the portion on the leading side of the opening direction of the frame portion and the mirror. The insertion port is configured such that by inserting the mirror cap at an angle toward the pair of rails into the insertion port, the holding portion moves beyond the frame portion. The second stop is positioned in a position that does not interfere with the mirror when the mirror cover is inserted into the insertion port at an angle toward the pair of rails.

8. A vehicle sun visor, comprising: The hollow sunshade body has a frame portion with an opening; A mirror is fitted to the frame in a manner facing the opening; and The mirror cover is configured to slide relative to the sun visor body between a closed position covering the mirror and an open position exposing the mirror. The mirror cover is configured such that it is in the closed position by moving from the interior of the sun visor body to a position overlapping the opening, and in the open position by being submerged from the opening into the interior of the sun visor body. The vehicle sun visor further includes a first stop and a second stop. The first stop is located on the leading side of the opening direction of the mirror cover in the frame portion, and protrudes toward the mirror cover. The second stop is located at the end of the mirror cover on the leading side in the closing direction, and protrudes toward the mirror. With the mirror cover in the open position, a gap is formed between the second stop and the mirror. A third stop is provided inside the sun visor body, and the third stop protrudes from a portion of the sun visor body opposite to the opening toward the opening. The third stop is positioned opposite the gap in the opening direction.

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