Car sunshade assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a sunshade assembly (3) for a motor vehicle, the sunshade assembly (3) comprising a roof element (11) of the motor vehicle, a trim element (12) partially covering the roof element (11), a sunshade (14) fastening member (13), and a sunshade (14). The trim element (12) extends between a rear portion and a front portion (16) located on the side of the windshield (5) of the motor vehicle. The sunshade (14) is pivotally attached to the fastening member (13), so as to allow the sunshade (14) to assume several angular configurations around an axis of rotation formed by the fastening member (13). A user wishing to stow the sunshade (14) pushes it towards the windshield (5) of the motor vehicle and presses it against the trim element (12). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 2

Description

Title of the invention: Sun visor assembly for motor vehicles

[0001] The technical context of the present invention is that of sun visors for motor vehicles and their arrangement, and more particularly of sun visors located at the front of the roof of a motor vehicle and configured for use by a driver and / or a passenger of the motor vehicle. More specifically, the invention relates to a sun visor assembly for an autonomous motor vehicle.

[0002] In the prior art, sunshade assemblies for equipping a motor vehicle are known. These sunshade assemblies comprise a sunshade fixed rigidly to the roof of the motor vehicle by means of a support mounted swerving for rotation on said roof. Prior art sunshade assemblies are located at the front of the motor vehicle, above and in front of a passenger seat or a driver's seat.

[0003] The prior art sun visor is configured to occupy at least two positions: a protective position in which the sun visor shields the eyes of the driver and / or passenger from light radiation, and a stowed position located away from the protective position, so that the sun visor is stowed towards the rear of the motor vehicle. The protective position is one in which the sun visor is positioned in front of the stowed position within the motor vehicle. In the protective position, the sun visor is oriented laterally or frontally towards the roof of the motor vehicle. Of course, for safety reasons and in accordance with automotive standards, the sun visor, when configured in its protective position, must not obstruct the driver's view of the road and its surroundings.

[0004] The drawback of these sun visor assemblies is that they are incompatible with certain roof designs. A motor vehicle roof may be relatively low, for example, when it houses an airbag module located above the driver and / or passenger. Sun visor assemblies that incorporate a curtain airbag are known to provide better deployment of said airbag in the event of activation, and in particular to limit the propulsion of objects towards the face of the driver or passenger when the latter is holding said object, for example. Such sun visors incorporating a curtain airbag for the driver and / or front passenger of the motor vehicle are particularly suitable for motor vehicles in which the driver and / or front passenger may be located further from the dashboard than in conventional motor vehicles.Furthermore, in such autonomous motor vehicles, the probability that the driver and / or front passenger is holding an object. The risk of injury in the hands is increased, making airbags that deploy from a steering wheel or dashboard of the motor vehicle incompatible or less effective.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a new sun visor assembly for motor vehicles in order to address at least largely the previous problems and to lead to other advantages.

[0006] Another object of the invention is to provide a sun visor assembly for motor vehicles that is reliable in its operation, and as a sun visor assembly.

[0007] Another object of the invention is to propose a sun visor assembly for motor vehicles that is inexpensive, so as to limit the cost of such a sun visor assembly compared to existing sun visor assemblies for motor vehicles.

[0008] Another object of the invention is to provide a universal sun visor assembly for motor vehicles that is configured to fit different motor vehicles.

[0009] Another object of the invention is to provide a compact sun visor assembly for motor vehicles, ensuring visibility for a driver and / or passenger. In particular, the present invention aims to provide a sun visor assembly with a reduced vertical footprint in order to limit its obstruction of the driver's and / or passenger's field of vision.

[0010] According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the aforementioned objectives is achieved with a sun visor assembly for a motor vehicle, the sun visor assembly comprising (i) a roof element of the motor vehicle, (ii) a trim element partially covering the roof element, the trim element extending between a rear part and a front part located on the side of a windshield of the motor vehicle, (iii) a sun visor fastening member, the fastening member being fixed securely to the roof element, (iv) the sun visor being pivotally fixed to the fastening member, so as to allow the sun visor to take several angular configurations around an axis of rotation of the sun visor formed by the fastening member, characterized in that the sun visor fastening member is located at the front part of the trim element.

[0011] The roof element of the motor vehicle is a structural element of the motor vehicle. This structural element is covered by the trim element. The roof element of the motor vehicle is configured to house technical elements. These technical elements are partially concealed by the trim element covering the roof element. The technical elements form, by way of non-limiting example, a module integrated into the roof containing an airbag, and / or control buttons, and / or lighting elements.

[0012] The trim element forms a covering for the roof element. The trim element adopts the geometry of the technical element it conceals. In cases where the roof element houses a roof airbag module, which is a bulky technical element, the trim element is low in the motor vehicle it equips. The invention is particularly relevant in this type of situation.

[0013] The trim element improves the interior comfort of the motor vehicle, specifically within the vehicle's passenger compartment. It contributes to the acoustic comfort of the motor vehicle. The trim element also contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the motor vehicle.

[0014] The fastening member is fixed rigidly to the roof element. Generally, the fastening member can be fixed to the roof element by any means of attachment, whether detachable or permanent. An example of a detachable means of attachment is screwing. An example of a permanent means of attachment is a non-detachable means of attachment, such as, for example, brazing.

[0015] The sun visor is pivotally attached to the mounting member. Advantageously, the sun visor is permanently attached to the mounting member by a removable fastening means. For example, the sun visor is attached by clipping onto the mounting member. Regardless of the fastening means, whether removable or not, the sun visor is configured to pivot about the axis of rotation formed by the mounting member. Thus, the sun visor is configured to occupy several angular positions so that the sun visor can be stowed away or can protect the eyes of the driver and / or passenger from light radiation.

[0016] The sun visor may include, for example, a mirror, and / or integrated lighting, and / or a card holder.

[0017] The sun visor fastening element is located at the front of the trim panel so that the sun visor can be pressed against said front of the trim panel. In other words, the sun visor is configured to be positioned between the fastening element and the windshield of the motor vehicle.

[0018] The invention, in its first aspect, thus advantageously provides an alternative to known sunshade elements. The sunshade assembly according to the invention, when placed against the front of the trim element, saves space in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. Located further forward in the passenger compartment compared to known sunshades, it frees up space above the head of the driver and / or passenger. Thus, it improves the visibility of the driver and / or passenger. In particular, the invention, in its first aspect, thus provides a sunshade assembly compatible with a roof element of the motor vehicle designed to house a roof airbag module.

[0019] The sunshade assembly conforming to the first aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[0020] - the sun visor is configured to take: (i) a first angular configuration - a storage configuration - in which the sun visor is flush against the front of the trim panel, and (ii) a second angular configuration - a protective configuration - in which the sun visor is deployed at an angle relative to the front of the trim panel. The sun visor is configured to occupy several angular configurations, including the storage configuration and the protective configuration. In the protective configuration, the sun visor protects the eyes of the driver and / or passenger from light radiation. In the storage configuration, the sun visor is positioned away from the protective configuration. In the storage configuration, the sun visor allows light radiation to pass through.

[0021] - to switch from its protection configuration to its storage configuration, the The sun visor is pushed towards the windshield of the motor vehicle. In other words, when the sun visor is in its stowed position, it is pressed against the trim element just behind one upper edge of the windshield of the motor vehicle. This configuration is the reverse of known sun visors where the stowed position is achieved by pressing the sun visor against the trim element located opposite the windshield, and in particular against the ceiling of a motor vehicle's passenger compartment;

[0022] - the trim element comprises an intermediate part located between its The trim element consists of a front and rear section, the front section being angled relative to the middle section. The trim element is relatively flat in its middle section and curved in its front section. In a motor vehicle equipped with a sun visor assembly according to the invention, the angled front section is raised relative to the middle section. Thus, the trim element fits snugly against a technical component, such as a roof airbag module, located above the middle section of the trim element, on the front side of said trim element. Such a trim element creates a recessed space between the front section of the trim element and the windshield of the motor vehicle.

[0023] - the fastening member is located at an angled area of ​​the front part of the trim element. The angled area is located at the base of the front part of the trim element. It forms the junction between the intermediate section and the front section. In this configuration, the fastening device allows the sun visor to be housed in the space between the front part of the trim element and the windshield. motor vehicle. The visibility of the driver and / or passenger is unobstructed when the sun visor is housed in this space;

[0024] - the fastening member comprises two fastening clips which together form the axis of rotation of the sun visor, the fixing clips being located laterally on either side of the sun visor. The sun visor is fixed securely to the fixing element by the two fixing clips which form a means of fixing;

[0025] - one of the two fastening clips is of the removable fastening type. For example, One of the two fixing clips is of the detachable hook type. The sun visor can therefore be attached with one or both of the fixing clips. In particular, the sun visor can be detached from one of the fixing clips to adopt a side protection configuration. In the side protection configuration, the sun visor protects the driver or passenger from lateral light radiation, for example, light coming through a front side window of the motor vehicle;

[0026] - the sun visor assembly includes an airbag module housed between the roof element and the trim element. The airbag module is configured so that the airbag it contains deploys downwards and backwards, towards a front seat of the motor vehicle located opposite the sun visor;

[0027] - the airbag module is located between the rear part of the element of padding and the sun visor fixing mechanism. The airbag module is advantageously located under the intermediate part of the padding element;

[0028] - when the sunshade is configured in its storage position, the sunshade- The sun is located in front of the airbag module.

[0029] According to a second aspect of the invention, a motor vehicle is proposed comprising a passenger compartment equipped with a sun visor assembly conforming to the first aspect of the invention or to any one of its improvements.

[0030] In the motor vehicle conforming to the second aspect of the invention, the sun visor assembly is located at the front of the passenger compartment. The sun visor assembly is situated on the driver's and / or passenger's side of the passenger compartment.

[0031] In the motor vehicle conforming to the second aspect of the invention, the passenger compartment is delimited by the trim assembly. The front part of the trim assembly is located on the side of the motor vehicle's windshield.

[0032] In the motor vehicle according to the second aspect of the invention, to switch the sun visor from its protective configuration to its storage configuration, the sun visor is pushed towards the windshield of the motor vehicle. In other words, when the sun visor is in its storage configuration, it is pressed against the trim element just behind one upper edge of the windshield of the motor vehicle.

[0033] In the motor vehicle according to the second aspect of the invention, the sun visor in its storage configuration is housed in a space located between the front part of the trim element and the windshield of the motor vehicle.

[0034] Advantageously, the motor vehicle is of the Class 3 autonomous vehicle type. In other words, the motor vehicle includes a conditioned automation driving system. In such a motor vehicle, the driver completely delegates driving to the vehicle in predefined situations. The driver may have to take back control of the vehicle. In this sense, the motor vehicle is configured to be driven by a driver.

[0035] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, incorporating, according to all their possible combinations, the different optional features set out here.

[0036] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description on the one hand, and from several illustrative and non-limiting examples of embodiments given with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings on the other hand, in which:

[0037] [Fig.1] illustrates a schematic view of a motor vehicle conforming to the second aspect of the invention;

[0038] [Fig.2] illustrates a sunshade assembly conforming to the first aspect of the invention;

[0039] [Fig.3] illustrates a schematic view of the motor vehicle conforming to the second aspect of the invention of [Fig.1] with an inflatable canopy cushion deployed;

[0040] [Fig.4] illustrates a sunshade assembly conforming to the first aspect of the invention in a first angular configuration;

[0041] [Fig.5] illustrates a sunshade assembly conforming to the first aspect of the invention in a second angular configuration;

[0042] [Fig.6] illustrates a sunshade assembly conforming to the first aspect of the invention in a third angular configuration.

[0043] Of course, the features, variants, and different embodiments of the invention can be combined in various ways, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, variants of the invention may be conceived comprising only a selection of features, described hereafter in isolation from the other described features, if this selection of features is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the prior art.

[0044] In particular, all the variants and embodiments described are combinable with each other if there is no technical obstacle to this combination.

[0045] In the figures, the elements common to several figures retain the same reference.

[0046] Fig. 1 shows a motor vehicle 1 conforming to the second aspect of the invention. In the following description, the terms "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", and "bottom" refer to the motor vehicle 1.

[0047] The motor vehicle 1 comprises a passenger compartment 2 equipped with a sun visor assembly 3 conforming to the first aspect of the invention. The motor vehicle 1 comprises a roof 4 and a windshield 5, the windshield 5 having an upper end 6 on the side of the roof 4. The passenger compartment 2 of the motor vehicle 1 comprises a front seat 7 and a dashboard 8, the dashboard 8 of the passenger compartment 2 comprising a steering wheel 9. A driver 10 occupies the front seat 7 of the motor vehicle 1.

[0048] With reference to [Fig.2], the sun visor assembly 3 conforming to the first aspect of the invention is illustrated from a lateral view angle of said sun visor assembly 3. The windscreen 5 of the motor vehicle 1 is also shown to facilitate reading [Fig.2].

[0049] The sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention comprises a roof element 11 4 of the motor vehicle 1, a trim element 12 partially covering the roof element 11 4, a fixing device 13 for a sun visor 14 and a sun visor 14.

[0050] The trim element 12 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention extends between a rear portion 15 and a front portion 16 located on the side of the windshield 5 of the motor vehicle 1. [Fig. 1] shows the rear portion 15 of the trim element 12 of the sun visor assembly 3, the front portion 16 of the trim element 12 of the sun visor assembly 3, and an intermediate portion 17 of the trim element 12 of the sun visor assembly 3 located between said front portion 16 and said rear portion 15 and overhanging the front seat 7 of the motor vehicle 1. [Fig. 2] partially illustrates the trim element 12, only its front portion 16 and a portion of the intermediate portion 17 being visible.

[0051] Figure 2 shows that, in the trim element 12 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention, the front portion 16 is angled upwards and relative to the intermediate portion 17. The front portion 16 of the trim element 12 thus comprises an angled area 18 extending into a front end 19, the angled area 18 of the front portion 16 of the trim element 12 connecting the front end 19 of the front portion 16 to the intermediate portion 17 of the trim element 12. The angled area 18 of the front portion 16 of the trim element 12 is separated from the upper end 6 of the windshield 5 by a space 33 into which the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 is housed when pressed against the element 12.

[0052] Figure 2 shows that the fastening member 13 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention is fixed securely to the roof element 11 4 of said sun visor assembly 3. According to the invention, the fastening member 13 of the sun visor 14 is located at the front part 16 of the trim element 12. More particularly, the fastening member 13 is fixed securely to the angled area 18 of the front part 16 of the trim element 12 which it passes through, and also to the roof element 11 4 of the sun visor assembly 3.

[0053] The fastening member 13 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention comprises two fastening clips 20. The fastening member 13 comprises two fastening rods 21, each fastening clip 20 cooperating with one of the fastening rods 21 of the fastening member 13. Only one of the fastening rods 21 and one of the two fastening clips 20 are shown in [Fig.2] due to the viewing angle. Each fixing rod 21 comprises a first end 22 fixed securely to the roof element 11 4 of the sun visor assembly 3, and a second end 23 opposite the first end 22 and fixed securely to the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 via the fixing clip 20. The first end 22 of the fixing rod 21 of the fixing member 13 takes, for example, the form of a rivet.

[0054] In the example of [Fig. 2], the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention also includes an airbag module 24 25 housed in the headliner element 11 4 of the sun visor assembly 3. Directly above the airbag module 24 25, the headliner element 11 4 is bulky. As shown in [Fig. 1], the headliner 4 is low above the front seat 7. This is due to the presence of the airbag module 24 25 illustrated in [Fig. 2]. The airbag module 24 25 is located at the intermediate part 17 of the trim element 12, on the side of the fastening member 13 of the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3.

[0055] The airbag module 24 of the airbag 25 is shown undeployed in [Fig. 2]. It is designed to deploy downwards and towards the rear of the motor vehicle 1 when said motor vehicle 1 detects an impact, and in particular a frontal impact to the motor vehicle 1. A roof airbag 25 4, deployed from the airbag module 24 of the airbag 25, is shown schematically in [Fig. 3]. It is deployed towards the driver 10 to protect him following the frontal impact, in other words, downwards and towards the rear of the motor vehicle 1.

[0056] With reference to FIGURES 4, 5 and 6, the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention is configured to assume different angular configurations about an axis of rotation 26 of the sun visor 14 formed by the fastening member 13 of the sun visor assembly 3. Each of FIGURES 4, 5 and 6 represents a different angular configuration. The conductor 10 is shown schematically in the background.

[0057] With reference to FIGURES 4, 5 and 6, the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 conforming to the first aspect of the invention is formed of a plate 27. The plate 27 forming the sunshade 14 extends its greatest length parallel to the axis of rotation 26 of the sunshade 14. The plate 27 forming the sunshade 14 comprises a first face 28, intended to block light radiation, this first face 28 being visible in [Fig.5] and 6. The plate 27 forming the sunshade 14 comprises a second face 29, opposite the first face 28 and visible in [Fig.4]. The plate 27 forming the sun visor 14 includes a free edge 31 opposite a fixing edge 32, the fixing edge 32 cooperating with the fixing member 13. The free edge 31 of the plate 27 forming the sun visor 14 and the fixing edge 32 of the plate 27 forming the sun visor 14 extend parallel to each other and parallel to the axis of rotation 26 of the sun visor 14.The plate 27 forming the sun visor 14 comprises two lateral edges 35 extending perpendicularly to the axis of rotation 26 of the sun visor 14. Each of the two lateral edges 35 connects the free edge 31 to the fixing edge 32 of the plate 27 forming the sun visor 14.

[0058] The sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention is pivotally fixed to the fastening member 13 of said sun visor assembly 3. The two fastening clips 20 together form the axis of rotation 26 of the sun visor 14. The fastening clips 20 are located laterally on either side of the sun visor 14. In particular, the fastening clips 20 are located on one of the two lateral edges 35 of the plate 27 forming the sun visor 14, on the side of the fastening edge 32 of the plate 27 forming the sun visor 14.

[0059] Figure 4 shows that the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention is configured to assume a first angular configuration – referred to as the storage configuration 100. In the storage configuration 100, the sun visor 14 is pressed against the front part 16 of the trim element 12. It is the first face 28 of the sun visor 14 that is pressed against the front part 16 of the trim element 12; therefore, said first face 28 is not visible in Figure 4. In the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention, when the sun visor 14 is configured in its storage configuration 100, the sun visor 14 is located in front of the airbag module 24 25, as shown in Figure 2. In this storage configuration 100, the stowed sun visor 14 allows the driver's field of vision 10 to be clear.The sunshade 14, in the storage configuration 100, allows light radiation to pass through, represented by an arrow 30.

[0060] Figure 5 shows that the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention is configured to assume a second angular configuration – referred to as the protection configuration 101. In the protection configuration 101 corresponding to the second angular configuration, the sun visor 14 is deployed angularly relative to the front part 16 of the trim element 12. To move from its protective configuration 101 corresponding to the second angular configuration to the storage configuration 100, the sun visor 14 is pushed towards the windshield of the motor vehicle 1, away from the driver 10. In this configuration, the sun visor 14 protects the driver 10 from the light radiation represented by the arrow 30. It is the first face 28, oriented towards the windshield in the protective configuration 101 corresponding to the second angular configuration, which blocks this light radiation.

[0061] Figure 6 shows that the sun visor 14 of the sun visor assembly 3 according to the first aspect of the invention is configured to assume a third angular configuration, which is also a protective configuration 102. The sun visor 14 is deployed here at a greater angle than that adopted for a sun visor 14 in its stowed configuration 100 and a sun visor 14 in its protective configuration 101, corresponding to the second angular configuration. In other words, the free edge 31 of the sun visor 14 is further from the front part 16 of the trim element 12 than in the protective configuration 101 corresponding to the second angular configuration. In this configuration, the sun visor 14 protects the driver 10 from the light radiation represented by the arrow 30. It is the first face 28, oriented towards the windshield in the protective configuration 102 corresponding to the third angular configuration, that blocks this light radiation.

[0062] In summary, the invention relates to a sun visor assembly 3 for a motor vehicle 1, the sun visor assembly 3 comprising a roof element 11 4 of the motor vehicle 1, a trim element 12 partially covering the roof element 11 4, a sun visor fastening member 13 14, and a sun visor 14. The trim element 12 extends between a rear portion 15 and a front portion 16 located on the side of a windshield 5 of the motor vehicle 1. The sun visor 14 is pivotally fixed to the fastening member 13, so as to allow the sun visor 14 to assume several angular configurations around a rotation axis 26 of the sun visor 14 formed by the fastening member 13. The sun visor assembly 3 is intended to be fixed to the front of the motor vehicle 1, thus the member the fixing 13 is fixed securely to the element 11 of the roof 4 at the level of the front part 16 of the trim element 12.Thus, a user who wishes to store the sun visor 14 pushes it towards the windscreen 5 of the motor vehicle 1 and presses it against the trim element 12.

[0063] Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples just described, and many modifications can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the various features, forms, variants, and embodiments of the invention can be combined with one another according to various combinations are possible, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, all the variants and embodiments described above are combinable.

Claims

Claims

1. Sun visor assembly (3) for a motor vehicle (1), the sun visor assembly (3) comprising: - a roof element (11) (4) of the motor vehicle (1); - a trim element (12) partially covering the roof element (11) (4), the trim element (12) extending between a rear part (15) and a front part (16) located on the side of a windshield (5) of the motor vehicle (1); - a fixing member (13) for a sun visor (14), the fixing member (13) being fixedly fixed to the roof element (11) (4); - the sun visor (14) pivotably attached to the fixing member (13), so as to allow the sun visor (14) to be able to take several angular configurations around an axis of rotation (26) of the sun visor (14) formed by the fixing member (13);characterized in that the fixing member (13) of the sun visor (14) is located at the front part (16) of the trim element (12), the trim element (12) has an intermediate part (17) located between its front part (16) and its rear part (15), the front part (16) being bent relative to the intermediate part (17), the fixing member (13) is located at a bent zone (18) of the front part (16) of the trim element (12).;

2. Sun visor assembly (3) according to the preceding claim, in which the sun visor (14) is configured to take: - a first angular configuration - called storage - in which the sun visor (14) is pressed against the front part (16) of the trim element (12); and - a second angular configuration - called protection (101, 102) - in which the sun visor (14) is deployed angularly relative to the front part (16) of the trim element (12).

3. Sun visor assembly (3) according to the preceding claim, in which, to move from its protective configuration (101, 102) to its storage configuration (100), the sun visor is pushed towards the windshield (5) of the motor vehicle (1).

4. Sun visor assembly (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the fixing member (13) comprises two fixing clips (20) together forming the axis of rotation (26) of the sun visor (14), the fixing clips (20) being located laterally on either side of the sun visor (14).

5. A sun visor assembly (3) according to any preceding claim, wherein the sun visor assembly (3) comprises an airbag (25) module (24) housed between the roof (4) element (11) and the trim element (12).

6. Sun visor assembly (3) according to the preceding claim, in which the airbag (25) module (24) is located between the rear portion (15) of the trim element (12) and the fixing member (13) of the sun visor (14).

7. A sun visor assembly (3) according to any one of claims 5 or 6, wherein when the sun visor (14) is configured in its stowed configuration (100), the sun visor (14) is located forward of the airbag (25) module (24).

8. Motor vehicle (1) comprising a passenger compartment (2) equipped with a sun visor assembly (3) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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