Vehicle sunshade system
The vehicle sunshade system addresses malfunctions and storage constraints by using a centralized winding mechanism and slide guide, ensuring stable sun protection and reduced vehicle height.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle sun visors and sunshade devices have mechanical parts that can malfunction or wear prematurely, and their storage requirements increase vehicle height, imposing design constraints.
A vehicle sunshade system with a centralized winding mechanism and slide guide on the windshield, allowing easy deployment and folding of blinds, minimizing wear and ensuring stable positioning, and using magnets for secure attachment.
The system provides stable, long-lasting sun protection with minimal risk of malfunction or slackness, while reducing vehicle height constraints.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Vehicle sunshade system Technical field of the invention
[0001] The present invention relates to a sunshade system for vehicles. It is particularly applicable in the automotive field. Previous technique
[0002] Vehicle sun visors and windshields are components that have undergone significant technological advancements in the automotive sector. These elements incorporate sophisticated materials and advanced manufacturing processes. Their development reflects a thorough understanding of specific brightness and visibility requirements, while adhering to strict safety and durability standards. These devices are the result of complex engineering, demonstrating the continuous innovation that characterizes the modern automotive industry.
[0003] Some prior art documents also propose sunshade devices for vehicles. For example, publication document CN108215732 describes a sunshade mounted on two horizontal rails.
[0004] However, this document contains many mechanical parts. This may lead to risks of malfunction or premature wear of moving parts.
[0005] Current sun visors require storage space located above the occupants' heads. This arrangement imposes design constraints, particularly with regard to the height of the windshield and the vehicle itself. Indeed, to allow for the storage and retraction of these sun visors, a certain height is essential, which results in an increase in the overall height of the vehicle. Presentation of the invention
[0006] The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks with a totally innovative approach.
[0007] More specifically, the invention aims to provide a vehicle sunshade system.
[0008] One objective of the invention is to provide such a system, which can be easily adapted to existing systems.
[0009] These objectives, as well as others that will appear subsequently, are achieved by means of a vehicle sunshade system comprising a windshield having four sides defining two lateral sides and two horizontal sides, notable in that said windshield has at least one roller positioned substantially in the upper middle of the windshield on one of the horizontal sides, called the horizontal side of the roller, said roller has a first blind having a closed position in said roller and an open position connected to a first attachment system positioned on one of the lateral sides, said first blind moves from said closed position to said open position with a slide fixed to said horizontal side of the roller configured to direct the first blind towards said first attachment system.
[0010] Thanks to these arrangements, the winding mechanism located in the upper middle of the windshield and the use of a slide allow deployment and folding of the blind, facilitating the daily use of the system.
[0011] The slide fixed on the horizontal side of the roller ensures guidance of the blind towards the lateral attachment system, guaranteeing a stable position and uniform tension of the blind when deployed, thus minimizing the risks of slackness or fluttering.
[0012] The centralized winding mechanism and the slide guide are designed for repeated use, ensuring the longevity of the system with minimal risk of wear or malfunction.
[0013] The invention is advantageously implemented according to the embodiments and variants set out below, which are to be considered individually or according to any technically operative combination.
[0014] In one embodiment, said winder is integrated into the central ceiling light located at the front of said vehicle.
[0015] Thanks to these arrangements, the roller allows the blind to be guided.
[0016] In one embodiment, the windshield has a trapezoidal shape.
[0017] In one embodiment, said transition from the closed position to the open position is done horizontally.
[0018] In one embodiment, the roller includes a second blind arranged symmetrically with respect to the first blind, the second blind having a closed position in said roller and an open position connected to a second attachment system positioned on the other lateral side of the first blind, said second blind moves from said closed position to said open position with a slide fixed to said horizontal side of the roller configured to direct the second blind towards said second attachment system.
[0019] Thanks to these provisions, the use of a system allows for protection against the sun's rays for the co-pilot.
[0020] In one embodiment, the first attachment system and the first blind comprise a magnet, said magnet being configured to maintain the open position of the first blind; the second attachment system and the second blind comprise a magnet, said magnet being configured to maintain the open position of the second blind.
[0021] Thanks to these arrangements, the magnet makes it possible to block the blind.
[0022] In one embodiment, said magnets have a north pole and a south pole, these magnets are arranged opposite each other so that said north pole of the first hanging system and of the first blind, is in contact with said south pole of the first hanging system or of the first blind and; said north pole of the second hanging system or of the second blind, is in contact with said south pole of the second hanging system or of the second blind.
[0023] In one embodiment, the slide covers the entire length of the horizontal side of the winder.
[0024] In one embodiment, the height of the blind is between 5 cm and 20 cm.
[0025] In one embodiment, the first attachment system or the second system The hook is a hook cooperating with the first or second blind.
[0026] Thanks to these arrangements, the hook makes it possible to lock the blind in the open position and thus protect the driver from the sun's rays. Brief description of the figures
[0027] Other advantages, purposes and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, given for explanatory purposes only and not as a limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0028] Fig. 1 represents a windscreen incorporating the sun visor system;
[0029] Fig. 2 represents a variant of the sunshade with a second blind;
[0030] Fig. 3 represents a three-dimensional plan showing the system. Description of the implementation methods
[0031] Fig. 1 shows a windscreen incorporating the sun visor system.
[0032] The windscreen 20 has a trapezoidal shape defining four sides.
[0033] The four sides are two horizontal sides and two lateral sides.
[0034] The two horizontal sides and the two lateral sides are positioned according to a transverse plane.
[0035] The sunshade system comprises the following elements: a roller 21, a first blind and a first attachment system 24.
[0036] According to one embodiment, the winder 21 is positioned substantially in the upper middle of the windshield 20 on one of the horizontal sides, called the horizontal side of the winder 21.
[0037] The roller 21 includes the first blind in a closed position.
[0038] The first blind has an open position when the first blind reaches the first hooking system 24.
[0039] According to an example carried out, the transition from the closed position to the open position is done horizontally.
[0040] This passage is ensured by a slide fixed on the horizontal side of the windshield 20. This allows the first blind to slide efficiently up to the first attachment system 24.
[0041] The first attachment system 24 and the first blind each have a magnet. The magnets allow the first blind and the first attachment system 24 to be fixed together, and to provide the sunshade function.
[0042] According to an example of embodiment, the first blind has a height between 5 cm and 20 cm.
[0043] According to one variant, the height is 10 cm.
[0044] Naturally, the invention is described above by way of example. It is understood that a person skilled in the art is able to carry out different embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0045] Fig. 2 shows a variant of the sunshade with a second blind.
[0046] The roller includes a second blind 23 arranged symmetrically with respect to the first blind 22.
[0047] The second blind 23 has a closed position in the roller and an open position connected to a second attachment system 25 positioned opposite the first attachment system 24 on the windscreen 20; the second blind 23 is positioned on the other lateral side of the roller opposite the first blind 22.
[0048] The second blind 23 moves from the closed position to the open position with a slide fixed on the horizontal side of the roller.
[0049] The slide being configured to direct the second blind 23 towards the second attachment system 25. This allows the co-pilot of the vehicle to be sheltered from the sun's rays.
[0050] The second attachment system 25 and the second blind 23 include a magnet.
[0051] This magnet being configured to maintain the open position of the second blind 23.
[0052] The magnets have a north pole and a south pole, these magnets are arranged opposite each other so that said north pole of the first hanging system 24 and of the first blind 22, is in contact with said south pole of the first hanging system 24 or of the first blind 22 and; said north pole of the second attachment system 25 or of the second blind 23, either in contact with said south pole of the second attachment system 25 or of the second blind 23.
[0053] According to one variant, the south pole of the magnet of the first hanging system 24 or of the second hanging system 25 is in contact with the north pole of the first blind 22 or of the second blind 23.
[0054] Fig. 3 shows a three-dimensional plan showing the system.
[0055] This figure shows the location of the first attachment system 24, the slide 26, the roller 21 and the first blind 22 in relation to the driver's seat of a vehicle and the windshield 20.
[0056] According to one variant, the first hooking system 24 or the second hooking system is a hook cooperating with the first blind 22 or the second blind.
[0057] It is emphasized that all features, as they are apparent to a person skilled in the art from the present description, drawings and attached features, even if in practice they have only been described in relation to other specific features, both individually and in any combinations, can be combined with other features or groups of features disclosed herein, provided that this has not been expressly excluded or that technical circumstances make such combinations impossible or meaningless. List of reference signs
[0058] [Tables 1] References Designations 20 Windshield 21 Roller 22 First blind 23 Second blind 24 First attachment system 25 Second attachment system 26 Slide
Claims
Demands
1. A vehicle sunshade system comprising a windshield (20) having four sides defining two lateral sides and two horizontal sides, characterized in that said windshield (20) has at least one roller (21) positioned substantially in the upper middle of the windshield (20) on one of the horizontal sides, called the horizontal side of the roller (21), said roller (21) has a first blind (22) having a closed position in said roller (21) and an open position connected to a first attachment system (24) positioned on one of the lateral sides, said first blind (22) moves from said closed position to said open position with a slide (26) fixed to said horizontal side of the roller (21) configured to direct the first blind (22) towards said first attachment system (24).
2. System according to claim 1, wherein said winder (21) is integrated into the central ceiling light located at the front of said vehicle.
3. System according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the windscreen (20) has a trapezoidal shape.
4. System according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said transition from the closed position to the open position is made horizontally.
5. System according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the roller (21) comprises a second blind (23) arranged symmetrically with respect to the first blind (22), the second blind (23) having a closed position in said roller (21) and an open position connected to a second attachment system (25) positioned on the other lateral side of the first blind (22), said second blind (23) moves from said closed position to said open position with a slide (26) fixed to said horizontal side of the roller (21) configured to direct the second blind (23) towards said second attachment system (25).
6. System according to claim 5, wherein the first hanging system (24) and the first blind (22) comprise a magnet, said magnet being configured to maintain the open position of the first blind (22); the second hanging system (25) and the second blind (23) comprise a magnet, said magnet being configured to maintain the open position of the second blind (23).
7. System according to claim 6, wherein said magnets comprise a north pole and a south pole, these magnets are arranged opposite each other so that said north pole of the first hanging system (24) and of the first blind (22), is in contact with said south pole of the first hanging system (24) or of the first blind (22) and; said north pole of the second hanging system (25) or of the second blind (23), is in contact with said south pole of the second hanging system (25) or of the second blind (23).
8. System according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the slide (26) covers the entire length of the horizontal side of the winder (21).
9. System according to claim 1 to 8, wherein the height of the blind is between 5 cm and 20 cm.
10. System according to claim 5 to 9, wherein the first hooking system (24) or the second hooking system (25) is a hook cooperating with the first blind (22) or the second blind (23).
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