Sun shield for motor vehicle

Abstract

A sun visor for a motor vehicle. The sun visor has a base body which has a wide side extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side, the base body being connected to a fastening element by means of a movement element. The fastening element is configured to be fastened to a component of a motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner. The base body has a drive mechanism operably connected to a transmission element that extends toward and is connected to the movement element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a sun visor for a motor vehicle, and more particularly to an actuatable sun visor. Background Art

[0002] Sun visors for motor vehicles are typically provided inside the vehicle and are often mounted on a swinging hinge on the vehicle's roof lining. They serve to prevent sunlight from entering the vehicle interior from outside. A clamping assembly can be provided at a distance from the swinging hinge, as viewed in the transverse direction of the vehicle. If the sun visor is secured to the clamping assembly, it can only be rotated horizontally. If the sun visor is released from the clamping assembly, it can also be rotated laterally to the right or left, depending on whether the sun visor is secured on the driver's or passenger side.

[0003] In some vehicles, it may be necessary to mount the clip assembly in an area adjacent to the center of the vehicle. In this case, the sun visor is usually held at one fastening point so that it can be moved into and held in the desired position in a stable, undisturbed, and rattling-free manner.

[0004] It would be desirable to provide a sun visor for a motor vehicle such that even with only one fixing point, the sun visor remains stable and effectively provides adequate motion control. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a sun visor for a motor vehicle comprises a base having a wide side extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side. A fastening element is configured to be fastened to a component of the motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner. A moving element is connected to the base and the fastening element. A drive mechanism is disposed on the base. A transmission element is operatively connected to the drive mechanism. The transmission element is guided on the base and extends toward and is connected to the moving element.

[0006] Embodiments of the first aspect of the present disclosure may include any one or combination of the following features: The drive mechanism is arranged on a narrow side of the base body that is arranged opposite the moving element, wherein a transmission element guided on the base body extends along a narrow side and a wide side toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element; - the moving element is connected to the fastening element so that the moving element is movable relative to the fastening element and is connected to the base body; The moving element has a plurality of movement axes, two of which are oriented at right angles to each other; The moving element has a housing having housing parts, wherein the housing has a rotating sleeve in one housing part and a rotating element in the other housing part; a housing part of the housing which accommodates the rotating element is connected to the fastening element; The moving element has an end stop on one side of the moving element, the end stop having a groove and a socket on its outer wall and being displaceably connected to the transmission element; — the moving element has a locking element which cooperates with an end stop on the side of the moving element; The transmission element is fixed to the end stop on the drive mechanism side by its end oriented toward the drive mechanism and to the end stop on the mover element side by its end oriented toward the mover element; and — The transmission element has an energy storage device in the form of a spring element at its end facing the drive mechanism and also an energy storage element at its end facing the movement element, wherein the energy storage element on the drive mechanism side is arranged between two spring supports and wherein the energy storage device on the movement element side adjoins the end stop and the spring support on the movement element side.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a sun visor for a motor vehicle comprises a base having a wide side extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side. A fastening element is configured to be fastened to a component of the motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner. A moving element is connected to the fastening element. The moving element is movable relative to the fastening element and is connected to the base and has a plurality of moving axes. Two of the moving axes are oriented at perpendicular angles. A drive mechanism is arranged on the base in such a manner as to be arranged on a narrow side of the base arranged opposite the moving element. A transmission element is operably connected to the drive mechanism. The transmission element is guided on the base and extends toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element. The transmission element guided on the base extends toward the moving element along a narrow side and a wide side and is connected to the moving element.

[0008] Embodiments of the second aspect of the present disclosure may include any one or combination of the following features: The moving element has a housing having housing parts, wherein the housing has a rotating sleeve in one housing part and a rotating element in the other housing part; — a housing part of the housing accommodating the rotating element is connected to the fastening element; The moving element has an end stop on one side of the moving element, the end stop having a groove and a socket on its outer wall and being displaceably connected to the transmission element; The moving element has a locking element that cooperates with an end stop on the moving element side; and The transmission element is fastened with its end facing the drive to the end stop on the drive side and with its end facing the movement element to the end stop on the movement side.

[0009] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle includes a vehicle body component and a sun visor. The sun visor includes a base having a wide side extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side. A fastening element is configured to be fastened to the vehicle body component of the motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner. A moving element is connected to the base and the fastening element. A drive mechanism is disposed on the base. A transmission element is operatively connected to the drive mechanism. The transmission element is guided on the base and extends toward and is connected to the moving element.

[0010] Embodiments of the third aspect of the present disclosure may include any one or combination of the following features: The drive mechanism is arranged on a narrow side of the base body that is arranged opposite the moving element, wherein a transmission element guided on the base body extends along a narrow side and a wide side toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element; - the moving element is connected to the fastening element so that the moving element is movable relative to the fastening element and is connected to the base body; and The movement element has a plurality of movement axes, two of which are oriented at a perpendicular angle.

[0011] These and other features, advantages, and objects of the present disclosure will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following description, claims, and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In the attached figure: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a sun visor according to one embodiment, wherein the front face is not visible in the perspective view; Figure 1A yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the overall view of the sun visor; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the sun visor in the use position; Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view showing the moving element along section line A; Figure 3A This is an enlarged view of the end stop on the moving element side. Figure 3 ; and Figure 4 It is along Figure 1 Section line B shows a cross-sectional view of the moving element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. In the drawings, the depicted structural elements are not to scale and certain parts are enlarged relative to other parts for the purpose of emphasis and understanding.

[0014] As required, specific embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein; however, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of the present disclosure that can be embodied in various alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily to detailed design; some diagrams may be exaggerated or minimized to provide an overview of the functionality. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be construed as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure.

[0015] For the purposes of this description, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical", "horizontal" and their derivatives shall be used in conjunction with the following: Figure 1 The invention is associated with the concepts oriented as described. However, it should be understood that the concepts may adopt different alternative orientations unless expressly specified otherwise. It should also be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the drawings and described in the following specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Therefore, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments disclosed herein should not be considered limiting unless the claims expressly provide otherwise.

[0016] The illustrative embodiments presented reside primarily in combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a sun visor for a motor vehicle. Accordingly, where appropriate, apparatus components and method steps have been represented by conventional symbols in the drawings, with only those specific details relevant to an understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure being shown so as not to obscure the present disclosure with details that would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. Furthermore, like reference numerals in the specification and drawings represent like elements.

[0017] As used herein, the term "and / or" when used in conjunction with a list of two or more items means that any one of the listed items may be used alone, or any combination of two or more of the listed items may be used. For example, if a composition is described as comprising components A, B, and / or C, the composition may comprise only A; only B; only C; a combination of A and B; a combination of A and C; a combination of B and C; or a combination of A, B, and C.

[0018] In this document, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, etc., are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The term "comprises," or any other variation thereof, is intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements may include not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element preceded by "comprises..." does not, without more constraints, preclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the elements.

[0019] This application may refer to quantities and numbers. Unless expressly provided otherwise, such quantities and numbers should not be considered as limitations, but rather as examples of possible quantities or numbers in the context of this application. In this context, this application may also use the phrase "a plurality of" to refer to a quantity or number. In this context, the phrase "a plurality of" should be any number greater than one, such as two, three, four, five, etc. The terms "approximately," "approximately," "close to," etc., mean ±5% of a specified value.

[0020] As used herein, the terms "substantially," "substantially," and variations thereof are intended to indicate that a described feature is equal to or approximately equal to a value or description. For example, a "substantially flat" surface is intended to indicate that the surface is flat or approximately flat. Additionally, "substantially" is intended to indicate that two values ​​are equal or approximately equal. In some embodiments, "substantially" can mean values ​​that are within 10% of each other, such as within 5% of each other, or within 2% of each other.

[0021] As used herein, the terms "the," "a," or "an" mean "at least one" and should not be limited to "only one" unless otherwise indicated. Thus, for example, reference to "a component" includes embodiments having two or more such components unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0022] Identical components are always denoted by the same reference numerals in the figures and are therefore generally only described once.

[0023] Figure 1 and Figure 1A A sun visor 1 for a motor vehicle is shown. The sun visor 1 comprises a base body 2 having a wide side 3 extending in the vehicle transverse direction Y and a narrow side 4 arranged at an angle to the wide side. Figure 1 and Figure 1A As can be seen in FIG, the base body 2 has two opposite wide sides 3 and two opposite narrow sides 4. For example, the narrow sides 4 are arranged at an angle of 90° to the wide sides 3. The base body 2 is designed as shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 2Dimensions seen in a direction transverse to the drawing plane are larger than dimensions as seen in a vertical direction, but this is only an example.

[0024] In such Figure 1 Selected front view of the sun visor 1 with the front cushion removed to obtain an interior view of the sun visor 1. Figure 1A In the selected view, the cushion 13 can be seen; however, the interior is thus covered.

[0025] In addition, if you can Figure 1 and Figure 1A As can be seen in FIG, the base body is connected to a fastening element 7 via a moving element 6. The fastening element 7 is fastened to a component of a motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner, for example as in FIG. Figure 1A In one configuration, the fastening element 7 can be fastened to a vehicle body part of a motor vehicle, for example to an A-pillar or to a roof lining in the vicinity of the A-pillar. The fastening element 7 can also be coupled to a windshield or other vehicle body parts via its fastening side 9, which can be Figure 1A Seen in.

[0026] The movement element 6 can be in the form of a hinge joint and is connected to the fastening element 7 such that the movement element 6 is movable relative to the fastening element 7 and relative to the sun visor 1 , in particular relative to the base body 2 of the sun visor 1 .

[0027] In addition, if you can Figure 1 and Figure 1A As seen in the figure, the base body 2 has a drive mechanism 11 on the narrow side 4 of the base body 2 arranged opposite to the moving element 6, and the drive mechanism 11 is operably connected to the transmission element 12, which extends along the narrow side 4 and the wide side 3 toward the moving element 6 and is connected to the moving element 6.

[0028] In one configuration, the moving element 6 has a locking mechanism, wherein the transmission element 12 is connected to the locking mechanism. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The locking mechanism is most clearly seen in Figure 3 and Figure 4 Display along Figure 1A A cross-sectional view of two lines A and B.

[0029] The locking mechanism can be used to release or lock the moving element 6. If the moving element 6 is released, the sun visor 1 can be moved from the idle position to the active position. If the moving element 6 is locked, a non-rotating fixed position is ensured even in extreme situations. In other words, when the moving element 6 is locked, the sun visor 1 maintains its position.

[0030] In the idle position, the sun visor 1 (particularly its base 2) is folded out of the driver's field of vision. Ideally, the sun visor 1 (particularly its base 2) has multiple use positions. However, the use position can also be continuously adjusted along an imaginary horizontal rotation axis, as viewed in the lateral direction. Thus, in each use position, the sun visor 1 protects the driver from direct sunlight and from glare from oncoming vehicles. Furthermore, the sun visor 1 (particularly its base 2) can be adjusted not only horizontally but also laterally to prevent lateral glare.

[0031] Furthermore, the sun visor 1 has an extension 16 which can be driven manually. Figure 1 and Figure 1A In the displayed state, the extension portion 16 is folded upward. The extension portion 16 can be moved along Figure 1 The rotation axis 17 in the region of the lower broadside 3 arranged in the drawing plane of FIG. 1 expands and thus enlarges the anti-glare area of ​​the sun visor 1. A mirror 18 can be arranged on the extension 16, in particular on the inner side of the extension 16, which mirror can be illuminated. Figure 2 The expanded position 14 is shown in FIG.

[0032] In addition, you can Figure 2 As can be seen in the figure, the extension 16 is received in a corresponding cutout 19 in the base body 2 and the cushion 13 of the base body 2. The cutout 19 is adapted to the configuration of the extension 16 so that, when the extension 16 is folded upward, it is received almost flush in the sun visor 1, in particular, in the base body 2 of the sun visor 1. The extension 16 can be easily grasped and folded down or unfolded from the upwardly folded position by means of a recessed handle 21, for example, as can be seen, which is provided on a narrow side 22 of the extension 16 in the base body 2.

[0033] In order to release the locking mechanism of the moving element 6, the drive mechanism 11 is actuated, wherein the drive mechanism 11 moves in the direction of the arrow 23, i.e. towards the lower broadside 3, which can be Figure 1 and Figure 1A As seen on the drawing plane, the transmission element 12 is also deflected, thereby actuating the locking mechanism, releasing the movable element 6 and allowing it to rotate. As long as the drive mechanism 11 remains in its deflected position, the movable element 6 remains released, allowing the sun visor 1 to freely and continuously move to any position. Only when the drive mechanism 11 is released does it lock the movable element 6, thus establishing the aforementioned fixed position.

[0034] As already described above, the drive mechanism 11 is connected to the moving element 6 via the transmission element 12 .

[0035] In an effective configuration, the transmission element 12 is in the form of a cable. Figure 1 As can be seen in FIG, the cable 24 is received at least in sections in the pressure-resistant sleeve. Figure 1 As can be seen in FIG, the transmission element 12 can be displaced in a locally stable manner even when changing direction. For example, the transmission element (e.g., its cable 24) extends from the end stop 27 parallel to the narrow side 4 from the drive mechanism 11 toward the wide side 3, changes direction by 90° near the wide side 3, and is further guided parallel to the wide side 3 toward the movement element 6, in which case the transmission element is aligned with the end stop 28 ( Figure 3 ) connection. The change in direction is driven by the angle element 25, in which the cable 24 is guided. The transmission element 12 can be located within the base body 2 and fastened to its frame. This allows the transmission element 12 to be displaced virtually invisibly. Only the drive mechanism 11, in the form of a deflectable sliding button 26 with a recessed handle, is visible, with the sliding button 26 being mounted on a visible rigid slide.

[0036] If you can Figure 1 As can be seen in FIG, the spring support 29 is arranged inside the drive mechanism 11, that is, on the movable element of the drive mechanism 11, and the cable 24 is guided by using the spring support 29. The end stop 27 on the drive mechanism side abuts the spring support 29 and is therefore directly connected to the drive mechanism 11, that is, connected to the drive mechanism 11. Therefore, the cable 24 is also directly connected to the drive mechanism 11. As shown in FIG. Figure 1 As seen in the drawing plane, a further spring support 31 is arranged above the drive-side spring support 29. An energy storage element 32, for example in the form of a coil spring, is arranged between the two spring supports 29, 31. The drive-side end stop 27 abuts the drive-side spring support 29, opposite the contact of the spring element.

[0037] On the moving element side, the cable 24 passes through the insert element 33 ( Figure 1 ) is guided into the movement element 6 and fixed to the end stop 28. The insertion element 33 is directly but rotatably connected to the movement arm 34 of the movement element 6. The sun visor 1 can be rotated around the longitudinal axis of the insertion element 33.

[0038] The end stop 28 is arranged in a rotating sleeve 36 which is received in a housing 37 of the moving element 6 ( Figure 3 The rotation axis H of the rotating sleeve 36 is oriented parallel to the vertical direction ( Figure 2 The end stop 28 is connected to an energy storage mechanism 38 (eg a coil spring) on ​​the moving element side. On the opposite side, the energy storage mechanism 38 abuts against the inner projection 35 of the rotating sleeve 36 ( Figure 3AThe end stopper 28 on the moving element side is arranged so that its central axis is consistent with the rotation axis H of the rotating sleeve 36 and can move along its central axis relative to the rotation axis H. In addition, the rotating element 39 is arranged in the housing 37 of the moving element 6. The rotation axis Y of the rotating element 39 ( Figure 4 ) is oriented perpendicularly to the axis of rotation H of the rotating sleeve 36. The moving arm 34 is in direct contact with the rotating sleeve 36.

[0039] In order to prevent the rotation of the rotating element 39 and the rotating sleeve 36 relative to the housing 37 , spline connections 41 , 42 and 43 are provided.

[0040] The end stopper 38 on the moving element side has an annular groove 44, the groove wall of which is inclined in the opposite direction toward the groove base. Figure 3A The locking element 46 is arranged between the outer wall of the end stop 28 on the moving element side and the inner wall of the rotating sleeve 36. On the one hand, the locking element 46 abuts the outer wall of the end stop 28 in a frictional and / or non-forced engagement manner and protrudes from a corresponding cutout in the inner wall of the rotating sleeve 36. In addition, in the circumferential direction of the end stop 28 on the moving element side, discontinuous sockets 40 are provided in the outer wall of the end stop 28, in which the locking elements 46 engage, thereby achieving non-forced engagement in addition to frictional engagement. The degree of frictional engagement and the depth of the sockets 40 in the outer wall are arranged so that when the locking elements 46 abut the outer wall (for example, in the sockets 40 of the end stop 28) with their contact surfaces so that the rotating sleeve 36 is prevented from rotating. As can be seen in Figure 3A As seen in FIG, the socket 40 is arranged higher than the recess 44 in their drawing plane. Figure 1 and Figure 1A The drive mechanism 11 is pulled downward in the direction of the arrow 23 in the drawing plane, and the end stop 28 on the moving element side is now in contact with Figure 3A The spring energy of the energy storage mechanism 38 in the drawing plane is deflected upwards in the opposite direction, the locking element 46 slides out of the socket 40 and into the groove 44 and realizes the rotational movement of the rotating sleeve 36 because the friction and / or non-forced contact is removed. In an ideal configuration, the groove and the socket 40 are formed to the required dimensions so that the locking element 46 can slide against the inclined groove wall, wherein the groove base is then spaced apart from the contact surface of the locking element 46. In particular, the socket 40 is designed so that the resultant force is greater than the degree of friction engagement and / or the degree of non-forced engagement, and the end stop 28 on the moving element side uses the resultant force to Figure 3 and Figure 3A, the locking element 46 is held in the receptacle 40 using frictional and / or non-positive engagement, so that it can slide out of the receptacle 40 and into the groove 44. However, the degree of frictional and / or non-positive engagement is particularly greater than the force of a possible extreme event, so that the locking of the moving element 6 remains and is only released when the drive mechanism 11 is actuated. Instead of a receptacle 40 that is discontinuous in the circumferential direction, a continuous contact groove can also be provided; however, this applies under the conditions described above. In particular, like the receptacle 40, the depth of this contact groove is less than the depth of the groove 44. The advantage of the contact groove can be seen in the freedom of engagement of the locking element 46 in the circumferential direction as a result of the frictional and / or non-positive engagement.

[0041] The locking element 46 may also be subjected to spring energy. A spring may be provided at the end of the locking element, which is arranged in the rotating sleeve 36. The spring pushes the locking element 46 with its free end, which exits the rotating sleeve 36, against the contact surface of the end stop 28 on the moving element side, into the socket or contact groove. This allows the moving element 6 to be more securely positioned when locked. The spring energy used in conjunction with the configuration of the locking element 46 and the socket 40 or contact groove can be appropriately dimensioned to maintain locking of the moving element even in extreme situations and to reduce any uncontrolled back-and-forth movement about the vertical axis H.

[0042] Thus, the sun visor 1 (particularly its base body 2) can be moved from its idle position into its corresponding use position, and back again, simply by deflecting the drive mechanism 11 and thereby holding it. If the drive mechanism 11 is released, it returns to its starting position due to the spring energy. The end stop 28 on the moving element side also returns to its starting position due to the spring energy. During this process, the locking element slides with its contact surface along the inclined groove wall and then into the receptacle 40, reestablishing frictional and / or non-positive contact with the outer wall of the end stop 28. This locks the rotational movement and allows the desired position-stabilizing motion block to be reactivated, even in extreme cases.

[0043] The user can adjust the position of the distance between the sun visor 1 and the windshield surface of the vehicle by rotating the rotating element 39 about the rotation axis Y. The sun visor 1 can be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the insert element 33. This movement allows the user to adjust the sun protection, increase the viewing angle or more easily switch the sun visor to an idle position or a use position.

[0044] If you can Figure 1 and Figure 1AAs seen in the figure, the fastening element 7 is designed as a plate having a fastening side 9 and a retaining side 47 opposite the fastening side 9 . For example, the fastening element 7 has an elongated design and has corresponding fastening projections 49 at both ends arranged in a central region 48 . The fastening projections 49 project out of the plane of the central region 48 in the same direction and have openings 51 and positioning elements 52 , which are arranged on the fastening side 9 but oriented in opposite directions away from the central region 48 . The fastening sides 9 of the fastening projections 49 are arranged in a common plane. A screw (the screw shaft 8 of which can be seen) passes through the opening 51. The positioning element 52 can engage a corresponding cutout in a component of the motor vehicle. To stabilize the fastening element 7 , projections 53 (preferably a mesh-like projection) can be provided. These projections 53 can also intersect with each other or be arranged concentrically around the opening 51. Thus, a single fastening element 7 achieves a particularly stable positional fastening of the sun visor 1 via two fastening projections 49 . The moving element 6 is fixed on the holding side in the central region 48. The housing part of the housing 37 that accommodates the rotary element 39 is in contact with the fastening element 7. The housing part of the housing 37 that accommodates the rotary sleeve 36 does not contact the fastening element 7.

[0045] In one configuration, for example, the fastening element 7 can be made of plastic and in this respect can be produced in an efficient manner with the required stability. According to other examples, the fastening element 7 can also be made of metal or a composite material.

[0046] The present disclosure provides a sun visor for a motor vehicle, the sun visor comprising a base having a wide side extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side, wherein the base is connected to a fastening element via a moving element, wherein the fastening element is fastened to a component of the motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner. The base comprises a drive mechanism operatively connected to a transmission element, wherein the transmission element, guided on the base, extends toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element.

[0047] It should be noted that the features and measures listed individually in the following description can be combined with one another in any technically meaningful manner and represent further configurations of the present disclosure. Figure 1 Check the table and describe the visor in detail.

[0048] Motor vehicles within the scope of the present disclosure may be cars, buses, flatbed trucks, etc., which should include battery-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, or vehicles with other drive devices.

[0049] The present disclosure discloses a sun visor that is fastened at only one fastening point, which remains stable at all times and always provides adequate movement control. The disclosed mechanism eliminates uncontrolled back and forth movement, particularly in extreme cases, when switching from the idle position to the use position or vice versa.

[0050] In an advantageous configuration, the base body can have a drive mechanism on its narrow side situated opposite the movement element, wherein a transmission element guided on the base body extends along the narrow side and the broad side toward the movement element and is connected to the movement element.

[0051] In one configuration, the fastening element is designed as a plate with a fastening side and a retaining side opposite the fastening side. In another configuration, the fastening element has an elongated design and has corresponding fastening projections located in a central region at both ends. Advantageously, the fastening projections have an opening and a positioning element, with the positioning element being located on the fastening side. A screw, which can be screwed into a corresponding counter-thread in the motor vehicle component, can be inserted through the opening. The positioning element can engage a corresponding cutout in the motor vehicle component. To install the fastening element, the positioning element can first be engaged in the corresponding cutout, with the fastening screw then being screwed into the corresponding counter-thread in the motor vehicle component. This creates a particularly secure, predominantly flat, elongated connection to the component, which advantageously contributes to the positional stability of the sun visor in various positions. The fastening element is secured to the motor vehicle component in a positionally stable manner via the fastening side. To stabilize the fastening element, raised portions (preferably a mesh of raised portions) can be provided on at least the fastening side of the fastening element. These raised portions can also intersect with one another or be arranged concentrically around the opening. These structures (also known as reinforcement structures) can also be used to achieve better fastening of the fastening element. Furthermore, the material content of the fastening element is reduced, reducing its weight. In this exemplary configuration, the fastening element can be screwed (i.e., fastened) to or near the A-pillar. However, it is also conceivable to attach the fastening element to a component of the motor vehicle via its fastening side. At least the opening for the screw shaft and, if applicable, the positioning element would not be necessary. For example, the fastening element (without the positioning element) could be attached to the windshield, or the fastening element (with the positioning element) could be attached to the A-pillar or to the roof panel near the A-pillar. In another advantageous configuration, one idea is to design the positioning element with a diameter slightly larger than the cutout. This allows the positioning element to be pushed into the recess despite resistance, thus achieving the first fixed position of the fastening element when alignment is achieved. This facilitates final assembly.

[0052] An advantageous configuration is one in which the movement element is connected to the fastening element and also to the base body of the sun visor. In this way, the sun visor can be held in a particularly stable position and, moreover, the necessary movement control and the required adjustability thereof are achieved when the drive mechanism is actuated accordingly.

[0053] In the active configuration, the moving element is lockable, allowing its movability to be released or locked. If the moving element is released, the sun visor (particularly its base body) can be continuously adjusted from its rest position to any use position and back again. By locking the moving element, the desired position can be maintained stably, with even extreme events or braking and acceleration procedures having no effect on the set and locked position.

[0054] In an advantageous configuration, the movement element has multiple axes of motion, allowing the sun visor (particularly its base body) to be continuously adjusted from a rest position to any desired use position and back to the rest position. It is advantageous for the two axes of motion to be oriented at an angle (particularly perpendicular) to each other. When the sun visor is installed, one axis of motion is oriented in the vertical direction of the vehicle. When the sun visor is installed, the other axis of motion is oriented perpendicular to the aforementioned axis. Vertical movement of the sun visor about the axis of motion allows the sun visor (particularly its base body) to be moved from the rest position to the use position and back to the rest position. This axis of motion can be locked. Movement of the sun visor about the other axis of motion allows the sun visor (particularly its base body) to be positioned relative to the windshield. This allows the distance between the base body and the windshield to be adjusted. Furthermore, the sun visor (particularly its base body) can be adjusted about the longitudinal axis of the guide of the transmission element. In particular, this longitudinal axis extends parallel to the broadside of the base body. Glare protection against sunlight and oncoming traffic as well as viewing angles can thus be adjusted (in particular increased), and switching from an idle position to an active position and vice versa can be facilitated.

[0055] In an ideal configuration, the transmission element is connected to the moving element on the one hand and to the drive mechanism on the other. This allows the moving element to be released or locked by the drive mechanism. To this end, in one configuration, the drive mechanism can be manually shifted from its starting position to its deflected position and manually secured there. By actuating the drive mechanism, for example, by deflecting it from its starting position, the transmission element is also deflected accordingly with its end facing the drive mechanism, thereby releasing the moving element. For this purpose, a locking mechanism is typically provided on the moving element, which enables release via the drive mechanism via the transmission element. If the drive mechanism is not actuated, the moving element is locked.

[0056] In one configuration, the moving element has a housing that accommodates a rotating sleeve in one housing part and a rotating element in another housing part. The housing part of the housing that accommodates the rotating element is directly connected to the fastening element. In particular, the rotational movement of the rotating sleeve can be locked or released. In particular, the end stop on the moving element side has a groove on its outer wall, and a locking element engages in the groove so that the rotation of the rotating sleeve is released. The locking element is arranged on the rotating sleeve and previously contacts the outer wall of the end stop with frictional engagement and / or non-positive engagement. If the locking element contacts the outer side of the end stop, the rotating sleeve is locked. In particular, the end stop on the moving element side is displaced by the action of the transmission element and returned due to the energy storage mechanism. The locking element and the end stop on the moving element side together form a locking mechanism.

[0057] In one configuration, the transmission element extends within the base of the sun visor, so that it is not visible. In one configuration, a transmission element can be provided that extends parallel to the narrow side from the drive mechanism toward the broad side, changes direction there, for example, by approximately 90°, and is guided parallel to the broad side toward the movement element, in which case the transmission element is connected to its locking mechanism, in particular to the end stop on the movement element side.

[0058] In one configuration, the transmission element can be in the form of a cable, which is arranged in a pressure-resistant sleeve. The transmission element can also be called a Bowden cable. The transmission element (e.g., its cable) is fixed to the end stop with its end facing the drive mechanism. The transmission element is also fixed to the end stop on the side of the moving element with its end facing the moving element. To guide the transmission element, the pressure-resistant sleeve can be used as a guide mechanism. The pressure-resistant sleeve is advantageously discontinuous in the longitudinal direction of the transmission element (e.g., cable), that is, it is fixed to the base body in sections, so that the direction changes and / or some sections are possibly stable in position.

[0059] In another configuration, the transmission element has an energy storage mechanism, particularly an energy storage mechanism in the form of a spring element, at its end oriented toward the drive mechanism. The energy storage mechanism (e.g., a spring element) can also be arranged at the end oriented toward the moving element. The energy storage mechanism on the drive mechanism side is arranged between two spring supports. The energy storage mechanism on the moving element side is adjacent to the end stop on the moving element side on the one hand and the spring support of the rotating element on the other hand. Once the drive mechanism is actuated, the energy storage mechanism on the drive mechanism side is stretched, while the energy storage mechanism on the moving element side is contracted. The end stop on the moving element side is also displaced. The locking element reaches the groove of the end stop on the moving element side, thereby releasing the moving element. Once the drive mechanism is released, an automatic, i.e., spring-energy-induced, return to the initial position of the drive mechanism occurs, and the moving element is automatically locked by the transmission element that has been shifted to the initial position.

[0060] A lock, which can be implemented as a rotary joint or hinge, can be incorporated into the movement element to prevent the visor from unintentionally moving from one position to another. By actuating the visor's drive mechanism, the cable of the transmission element is pulled, unlocking the movement element (specifically, its rotating sleeve), allowing the user to rotate and adjust the visor. The cable is connected at one end to the drive mechanism, which is movably secured to the base of the visor. Actuating the drive mechanism releases the lock of the movement element, allowing the user to rotate and adjust the visor and bring it to the desired position.

[0061] In another advantageous configuration, an extension can be provided on the base, which extension can provide additional glare protection as desired. In an ideal configuration, the extension is in the form of a folding cover, having a mirror on its inner side. The inner side is here the side of the extension that is adjacent to the base in a state in which this side of the extension rests against the base. In one configuration, the extension is connected to the base via a hinge; in another configuration, the extension is connected to the lower end of the base. It is advantageous to provide a recess in the base that matches the configuration of the extension. Thus, when the extension is folded against the base, the extension can be received almost flush in the base. In particular, to make it easier to grasp the extension, a recessed handle can be provided on the base. In an advantageous configuration, the recessed handle can be provided laterally on the narrow side of the extension.

[0062] The sun visor is also suitable for a vehicle in which all radar devices, sensor modules and rear view mirrors are away from the windshield. The present disclosure enables the windshield to be clear and provide the occupants with a better view of the sky, such as in a jet aircraft.

[0063] It will be understood that changes and modifications can be made to the above-described structures without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure, and it will be further understood that such spirits are intended to be covered by the following claims unless such claims expressly dictate otherwise in their language.

Claims

1. A sun visor for a motor vehicle, the sun visor comprising: a base body having a wide side extending in a vehicle transverse direction and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side; a fastening element configured to be fastened to a component of the motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner; a moving element connected to the base and the fastening element; a driving mechanism disposed on the base; as well as A transmission element is operatively connected to the drive mechanism, wherein the transmission element is guided on the base body and extends toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element.

2. The sun visor according to claim 1, wherein the drive mechanism is arranged on a narrow side of the base body opposite to the moving element, wherein the transmission element guided on the base body extends along a narrow side and a wide side toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element. 3 . The sun visor according to claim 1 , wherein the moving element is connected to the fastening element such that the moving element is movable relative to the fastening element and is connected to the base.

4. The sun visor according to claim 1, wherein the movement element has a plurality of movement axes, wherein two of the movement axes are oriented at a perpendicular angle. 5 . The sun visor according to claim 1 , wherein the movement element has a housing having housing parts, wherein the housing has a rotating sleeve in one housing part and a rotating element in the other housing part. 6 . The sun visor according to claim 5 , wherein a housing part of the housing accommodating the rotation element is connected to the fastening element.

7. The sun visor according to claim 1, wherein the moving element has an end stopper on one side of the moving element side, the end stopper having a groove and an insertion hole on an outer wall thereof and being displaceably connected to the transmission element.

8. The sun visor according to claim 1, wherein the moving element has a locking element that cooperates with an end stopper on a side of the moving element.

9. The sun visor according to claim 1, wherein the transmission element is fixed to an end stop on the drive mechanism side by its end oriented toward the drive mechanism and is fixed to an end stop on the moving element side by its end oriented toward the moving element.

10. A sun visor according to claim 1, wherein the transmission element has an energy storage mechanism in the form of a spring element at the end oriented toward the drive mechanism and also has an energy storage element at the end oriented toward the moving element, wherein the energy storage element on the drive mechanism side is arranged between two spring supports, and wherein the energy storage mechanism on the moving element side is adjacent to the end stop and the spring support on the moving element side.

11. A sun visor for a motor vehicle, the sun visor comprising: a base body having a wide side extending in a vehicle transverse direction and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side; a fastening element configured to be fastened to a component of the motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner; a motion element connected to the fastening element, wherein the motion element is movable relative to the fastening element and connected to the base, wherein the motion element has a plurality of motion axes, and wherein two of the motion axes are oriented at perpendicular angles; a driving mechanism disposed on the base, the driving mechanism being disposed on a narrow side of the base opposite to the moving element, and A transmission element operably connected to the drive mechanism, wherein the transmission element is guided on the base and extends toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element, and wherein the transmission element guided on the base extends toward the moving element along a narrow side and a wide side and is connected to the moving element. 12 . The sun visor according to claim 11 , wherein the movement element comprises a housing having housing parts, wherein the housing comprises a rotating sleeve in one housing part and a rotating element in the other housing part.

13. The sun visor according to claim 12, wherein a housing part of the housing accommodating the rotation element is connected to the fastening element.

14. The sun visor according to claim 13, wherein the moving element has an end stop on one side of the moving element side, the end stop having a groove and an insertion hole on an outer wall thereof and being displaceably connected to the transmission element. 15 . The sun visor according to claim 14 , wherein the moving element has a locking element that cooperates with the end stop on the moving element side. 16 . The sun visor according to claim 15 , wherein the transmission element is fixed to an end stop on the drive mechanism side by an end oriented toward the drive mechanism and is fixed to an end stop on the mover element side by an end of the transmission element oriented toward the mover element.

17. A motor vehicle comprising: vehicle body parts; as well as A sun visor, comprising: a base body having a wide side extending in a vehicle transverse direction and a narrow side arranged at an angle to the wide side; a fastening element configured to be fastened to the vehicle body part of the motor vehicle in a positionally stable manner; a moving element connected to the base and the fastening element; A driving mechanism provided on the base; and A transmission element is operatively connected to the drive mechanism, wherein the transmission element is guided on the base body and extends toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element.

18. A motor vehicle according to claim 17, wherein the drive mechanism is arranged on a narrow side of the base body opposite to the moving element, wherein the transmission element guided on the base body extends along a narrow side and a wide side toward the moving element and is connected to the moving element.

19. The motor vehicle of claim 18, wherein the moving element is connected to the fastening element such that the moving element is movable relative to the fastening element and is connected to the base body.

20. The motor vehicle of claim 19, wherein the moving element has multiple axes of motion, wherein two axes of motion are oriented at perpendicular angles.

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