Vehicle sun visor

The vehicle sun visor uses stopper portions on the frame and mirror cover to prevent cards from being trapped, addressing the issue of erroneous insertion and ensuring easy removal.

JP7761512B2Active Publication Date: 2025-10-28KYOWA SANGYO
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Application Number
JP2022038994
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-14
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicle sun visors are prone to trapping cards when passengers mistakenly insert them between the frame and the mirror cover or between the mirror cover and the mirror, making it difficult to remove the cards.

Method used

The vehicle sun visor incorporates stopper portions on the frame and mirror cover to prevent card insertion, with the first stopper on the frame portion and second stopper on the mirror cover, and a third stopper inside the visor body to restrict card entry, ensuring cards do not get trapped.

Benefits of technology

The stopper portions effectively prevent cards from being inserted into the visor body, even when mistakenly inserted, without requiring significant design changes.

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Abstract

To prevent a card from entering a visor body even if the card is inserted incorrectly.SOLUTION: A vehicle sun visor 10 includes a first stopper part 71. The first stopper part 71 is provided at a portion at a mirror lid 40 opening direction side in a frame body 20. The first stopper part 71 protrudes toward the mirror lid 40 to restrict the card 60 from being inserted into a space between the frame body 20 and the mirror lid 40. Thus, for example, if an occupant inserts the card 60 into the space between the frame body 20 and the mirror lid 40 incorrectly in a state that the mirror lid 40 is in a closed position, the first stopper part 71 can restrict insertion of the card 60 into the space between the frame body 20 and the mirror lid 40.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sun visor for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, a vehicle sun visor is attached to the front ceiling of a vehicle. The vehicle sun visor is used to prevent light from outside the vehicle from shining directly into the eyes of passengers inside the vehicle. The vehicle sun visor may include a visor body, a frame, a mirror, and a mirror cover. The visor body is hollow. The frame is part of the visor body and has an opening. The mirror is attached to the visor body. The mirror cover is slidable relative to the visor body between a closed position that covers the mirror and an open position that exposes the mirror. The mirror cover is positioned in the closed position by protruding from inside the visor body into the opening in the frame. On the other hand, the mirror cover is positioned in the open position by retracting from the opening in the frame into the inside of the visor body. A vehicle sun visor with a card holder provided on the outer surface of the mirror cover is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-171087 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In such a vehicle sun visor, for example, when the mirror cover is in the closed position, a passenger may mistakenly insert a card between the frame and the mirror cover. Also, for example, when the mirror cover is in the open position, a passenger may mistakenly insert a card between the mirror cover and the mirror. If a card is mistakenly inserted in this way, the card may become trapped inside the visor body, making it impossible to remove. Therefore, it is desirable to prevent the card from becoming trapped inside the visor body even if the card is mistakenly inserted. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A vehicle sun visor that solves the above problem comprises a hollow visor body, a frame portion that is part of the visor body and has an opening, a mirror that is attached to the visor body, and a mirror cover that is slidable relative to the visor body between a closed position in which it covers the mirror by protruding from inside the visor body into the opening in the frame portion, and an open position in which it exposes the mirror by retracting from the opening in the frame portion into the inside of the visor body, and is equipped with at least one of a first stopper portion that is provided on a portion of the frame portion on the opening side of the mirror cover and protrudes toward the mirror cover, and a second stopper portion that is provided on an end of the mirror cover on the closing side of the mirror cover and protrudes toward the mirror.

[0006] For example, consider a case where a vehicle sun visor includes at least a first stopper portion. In this case, even if a passenger erroneously inserts a card between the frame portion and the mirror cover when the mirror cover is in the closed position, the first stopper portion prevents the card from being inserted between the frame portion and the mirror cover. Also, consider a case where a vehicle sun visor includes at least a second stopper portion. In this case, even if a passenger erroneously inserts a card between the mirror cover and the mirror when the mirror cover is in the open position, the second stopper portion prevents the card from being inserted between the mirror cover and the mirror. Therefore, even if a card is erroneously inserted, it is possible to prevent the card from getting inside the visor body.

[0007] In the above-mentioned vehicle sun visor, the mirror cover has a plate-shaped cover body and a plate-shaped card holding portion arranged at a distance from the surface of the cover body opposite the mirror, and a slit for inserting a card is formed between the cover body and the card holding portion, and the insertion direction of the card into the slit and the opening direction of the mirror cover are preferably the same.

[0008] Although a vehicle sun visor having such a configuration is prone to erroneous card insertion, even with such a vehicle sun visor, it is possible to prevent a card from getting inside the visor body.

[0009] In the above-mentioned vehicle sun visor, the mirror cover has at least the first stopper portion, the mirror cover has a pair of the card holding portions, the cover body has a main body side holding portion that extends along each of the card holding portions between the pair of card holding portions in a planar view, the slits are formed between the main body side holding portion and one of the pair of card holding portions, and between the main body side holding portion and the other of the pair of card holding portions, and the first stopper portion is positioned between the pair of card holding portions and protrudes toward the main body side holding portion.

[0010] This prevents the first stopper from interfering with the card holders, even if the frame is provided with the first stopper, and therefore prevents the card from being inserted between the frame and the mirror cover without requiring major design changes.

[0011] The vehicle sun visor includes at least the second stopper portion, Frame The visor has a pair of rails that support the mirror cover so that it can slide, and a mirror support portion that supports the mirror, and the mirror cover has a gripping portion that is gripped when the mirror cover is slid relative to the visor body, and the gripping portion is on the surface of the mirror cover opposite the mirror and protrudes from the end portion on the closing direction side of the mirror cover, and an insertion opening is provided between the part of the frame portion on the opening direction side of the mirror cover and the mirror, for inserting the mirror cover obliquely toward the pair of rails so that the gripping portion climbs over the frame portion when the mirror cover is attached to the pair of rails, and the second stopper portion is positioned so that it does not interfere with the mirror when the mirror cover is inserted obliquely toward the pair of rails through the insertion opening.

[0012] According to this, the second stopper portion is positioned so as not to interfere with the mirror when the mirror cover is inserted obliquely toward the pair of rails through the insertion opening. Therefore, even if the second stopper portion is provided on the mirror cover, it will not become impossible to attach the mirror cover to the pair of rails. Therefore, it is possible to restrict insertion of the card between the mirror cover and the mirror without making major design changes.

[0013] In the above-mentioned vehicle sun visor, a third stopper portion is provided inside the visor body, protruding from a portion of the visor body opposite the opening of the frame portion toward the opening, and the third stopper portion faces the gap between the second stopper portion and the mirror in the opening direction when the mirror cover is positioned in the open position.

[0014] In the above-mentioned vehicle sun visor, at least the second stopper portion is provided, and a third stopper portion is provided inside the visor body, protruding from a portion opposite the opening of the frame portion of the visor body toward the opening, and the third stopper portion faces the gap between the second stopper portion and the mirror in the opening direction when the mirror cover is positioned in the open position.

[0015] For example, consider a case where a portion of a card passes between the second stopper portion and the mirror when the mirror cover is in the open position. At this time, the second stopper portion presses the card toward the mirror, making it easier for the card that passes between the second stopper portion and the mirror to come into contact with the third stopper portion. Therefore, even if a passenger mistakenly inserts a card between the mirror cover and the mirror when the mirror cover is in the open position, the second and third stopper portions restrict the card from being inserted between the mirror cover and the mirror. Therefore, even if the card is mistakenly inserted, it is possible to prevent the card from getting inside the visor body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to this invention, even if the card is inserted incorrectly, it is possible to prevent the card from getting inside the visor body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a sun visor for a vehicle according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state in which the mirror cover is located at a closed position. [Figure 3] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state in which the mirror cover is in an open position. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a frame, a mirror, and a mirror cover. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a frame and a mirror cover. [Figure 6]FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the frame, the mirror cover, and the card. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the insertion of a card is restricted by a first stopper portion. FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the insertion of a card is restricted by a second stopper portion. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the mirror is supported by a frame body. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the mirror cover is inserted into the insertion opening. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the mirror cover is inserted into the insertion opening. [Figure 13] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a state in which a card is erroneously inserted between a frame body and a mirror cover. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a card is erroneously inserted between the mirror cover and the mirror. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of a vehicle sun visor will be described with reference to FIGS. <Vehicle Sun Visor 10> 1, 2, and 3, the vehicle sun visor 10 includes a visor main body 11, a frame body 20 as a frame portion, a mirror 30, and a mirror cover 40. The vehicle sun visor 10 is attached, for example, to the front ceiling of the vehicle. The vehicle sun visor 10 is used to prevent light from outside the vehicle from shining directly into the eyes of passengers inside the vehicle.

[0019] <Visor body 11> As shown in FIG. 1 , the visor body 11 is made of a resin material. The visor body 11 has a first half body 12, a second half body 13, and a frame body 20. Therefore, the frame body 20 is a part of the visor body 11. The first half body 12 and the second half body 13 are shell-shaped. The visor body 11 is formed by assembling the first half body 12 and the second half body 13 to each other. The first half body 12 and the second half body 13 are overlapped and joined to each other. The visor body 11 is hollow. The visor body 11 is flat plate-shaped. The visor body 11 is rectangular in shape when viewed from above. The visor body 11 is disposed with respect to the vehicle so that the longitudinal direction of the visor body 11 coincides with the vehicle width direction.

[0020] <Arm 14> The vehicle sun visor 10 has an arm 14. The arm 14 is cylindrical and bent into a substantially L-shape. A first end of the arm 14 is supported, for example, on the ceiling of the vehicle via a bracket 15. A second end of the arm 14 is inserted into a bearing portion (not shown) of the visor body 11.

[0021] <Usage and storage locations> The visor body 11 is rotatable relative to the vehicle ceiling around the arm 14 as a rotation center. The visor body 11 is rotatable relative to the vehicle ceiling between a use position and a storage position. When the visor body 11 is positioned at the use position, it is disposed facing the windshield. When the visor body 11 is positioned at the use position, it prevents light from outside the vehicle from directly shining into the eyes of passengers inside the vehicle. When the visor body 11 is positioned at the use position, the first half body 12 is positioned on the passenger side, and the second half body 13 is positioned on the windshield side of the vehicle. When the visor body 11 is positioned at the storage position, it is disposed along the vehicle ceiling. When the visor body 11 is positioned at the storage position, the first half body 12 is positioned on the vehicle ceiling side, and the second half body 13 is positioned on the opposite side from the ceiling.

[0022] <Support axis 17> A notch 16 is formed on the edge of the visor body 11. The vehicle sun visor 10 also has a cylindrical support shaft 17. The support shaft 17 is provided on the visor body 11 so as to bridge over portions located on both longitudinal sides of the visor body 11 at the inner edge of the notch 16. The support shaft 17 can be engaged with a hook (not shown) provided on the ceiling of the vehicle. With the support shaft 17 engaged with the hook, the visor body 11 can rotate relative to the ceiling of the vehicle around the arm 14 as the rotation center.

[0023] <Mounting port 18> As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the visor body 11 has an attachment opening 18. The attachment opening 18 is formed in the first half-body 12. Therefore, the first half-body 12 has the attachment opening 18. A frame body 20 is attached to the attachment opening 18. Therefore, the frame body 20 is provided on the first half-body 12. Therefore, the frame body 20 is a separate member from the first half-body 12. The attachment opening 18 has a rectangular hole shape in a plan view. The longitudinal direction of the attachment opening 18 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the visor body 11.

[0024] <Pair of main rails 19> The visor body 11 has a pair of body rails 19. The pair of body rails 19 are continuous with the mounting opening 18. The extending direction of the pair of body rails 19 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the mounting opening 18. The pair of body rails 19 extend parallel to each other from the mounting opening 18 in the longitudinal direction of the visor body 11. The pair of body rails 19 are arranged inside the visor body 11. The pair of body rails 19 are a slide mechanism that slidably supports the mirror cover 40.

[0025] <Frame 20> 4 and 5, the frame 20 has a rectangular frame shape in plan view. The frame 20 has a frame main body 21, a pair of side walls 22, a pair of frame rails 23, a mirror support portion 24, a slide opening 25, and a frame stopper 26.

[0026] <Frame body 21> The frame body 21 has a rectangular frame shape. The frame body 21 has a first frame plate 211, a second frame plate 212, a third frame plate 213, and a fourth frame plate 214. The first frame plate 211, the second frame plate 212, the third frame plate 213, and the fourth frame plate 214 are each shaped like a long, narrow plate. The first frame plate 211 and the second frame plate 212 extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the frame body 20. The third frame plate 213 and the fourth frame plate 214 extend parallel to each other in the lateral direction of the frame body 20. The third frame plate 213 connects a first longitudinal end of the first frame plate 211 to a first longitudinal end of the second frame plate 212. The fourth frame plate 214 connects a second longitudinal end of the first frame plate 211 to a second longitudinal end of the second frame plate 212. The first frame plate 211, the second frame plate 212, the third frame plate 213, and the fourth frame plate 214 are connected to one another with their thickness directions aligned with one another. The first frame plate 211, the second frame plate 212, the third frame plate 213, and the fourth frame plate 214 define an opening 20a in the frame body 20. Therefore, the frame body 20 has the opening 20a. The opening 20a in the frame body 20 exposes the mirror 30. The opening 20a in the frame body 20 is a rectangular hole.

[0027] <Pair of side walls 22> The pair of side walls 22 are shaped like elongated plates. The pair of side walls 22 are shaped like thin, flat plates. The pair of side walls 22 stand upright from the frame main body 21. The pair of side walls 22 extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the frame body 20. The longitudinal direction of each side wall 22 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the frame body 20. One of the pair of side walls 22 stands upright from a surface of the first frame plate 211 located on one side in the thickness direction. The other of the pair of side walls 22 stands upright from a surface of the second frame plate 212 located on one side in the thickness direction. The pair of side walls 22 stand upright from the frame main body 21 with the thickness directions of the side walls 22 coinciding with each other. In the following description, the side wall 22 standing from the first frame plate 211 may be referred to as the "first side wall 221," and the side wall 22 standing from the second frame plate 212 may be referred to as the "second side wall 222."

[0028] <Pair of frame rails 23> The pair of frame rails 23 support the mirror cover 40 so that it can slide. The pair of frame rails 23 are shaped like elongated plates. The pair of frame rails 23 stand upright from each of the pair of side walls 22. Specifically, one of the pair of frame rails 23 stands upright from the first side wall 221. The other of the pair of frame rails 23 stands upright from the second side wall 222. The pair of frame rails 23 extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the frame 20. The longitudinal direction of each frame rail 23 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the frame 20. The pair of frame rails 23 face each other in the lateral direction of the frame 20. The pair of frame rails 23 stand upright from each of the side walls 22 with the thickness directions of the frame rails 23 coinciding with each other. In the following description, the frame rail 23 standing up from the first side wall 221 may be referred to as the "first frame rail 231," and the frame rail 23 standing up from the second side wall 222 may be referred to as the "second frame rail 232."

[0029] <Mirror support part 24> The mirror support portions 24 support the mirror 30. Two mirror support portions 24 are provided on each side wall 22. Each mirror support portion 24 is provided on the edge of each side wall 22 opposite the frame main body 21. The two mirror support portions 24 provided on the first side wall 221 are hook-shaped protrusions that protrude from the first side wall 221 toward the second side wall 222. The two mirror support portions 24 provided on the second side wall 222 are hook-shaped protrusions that protrude from the second side wall 222 toward the first side wall 221. In the following description, the two mirror support portions 24 provided on the first side wall 221 may be referred to as "first mirror support portions 241," and the two mirror support portions 24 provided on the second side wall 222 may be referred to as "second mirror support portions 242."

[0030] Each first mirror support portion 241 faces the first frame rail 231 in the thickness direction of the first frame rail 231. The gap between each first mirror support portion 241 and the first frame rail 231 is slightly larger than the thickness of the mirror 30. Each second mirror support portion 242 faces the second frame rail 232 in the thickness direction of the second frame rail 232. The gap between each second mirror support portion 242 and the second frame rail 232 is slightly larger than the thickness of the mirror 30.

[0031] <Slide opening 25> The sliding opening 25 is open between the pair of side walls 22 on one side in the longitudinal direction of the frame body 20. Specifically, the sliding opening 25 is a space defined by a first end in the longitudinal direction of the first side wall 221, a first end in the longitudinal direction of the second side wall 222, and the third frame plate 213.

[0032] <Frame stopper 26> The frame body stopper 26 has a narrow plate shape. The frame body stopper 26 has a thin, flat plate shape. The frame body stopper 26 stands upright from the frame main body 21. The frame body stopper 26 stands upright from a surface of the fourth frame plate 214 located on one side in the thickness direction. The longitudinal direction of the frame body stopper 26 coincides with the lateral direction of the frame body 20. A first lateral end of the frame body stopper 26 is connected to a second lateral end of the first side wall 221. A second lateral end of the frame body stopper 26 is connected to a second lateral end of the second side wall 222. Therefore, the frame body stopper 26 blocks the space between the pair of side walls 22 on the other longitudinal side of the frame body 20.

[0033] <Mirror 30> As shown in FIG. 4 , the mirror 30 is flat. The mirror 30 is rectangular. The mirror 30 is supported by the frame 20 with both long side edges 30a of the mirror 30 positioned between each first mirror support 241 and the first frame rail 231, and between each second mirror support 242 and the second frame rail 232. Each mirror support 24 engages with the long side edges 30a of the mirror 30, thereby preventing the mirror 30 from falling off the frame 20. In this manner, the mirror 30 is attached to the frame 20. The mirror 30 is attached to the frame 20 so that the mirror surface 31 of the mirror 30 faces the opening 20a of the frame 20. The mirror 30 is immovable relative to the frame 20.

[0034] <Mirror cover 40> The mirror cover 40 has a rectangular plate shape. The mirror cover 40 is made of a resin material. The mirror cover 40 has a first cover edge 401, a second cover edge 402, a third cover edge 403, and a fourth cover edge 404. The first cover edge 401 and the second cover edge 402 extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the mirror cover 40. The third cover edge 403 and the fourth cover edge 404 extend parallel to each other in the lateral direction of the mirror cover 40. The third cover edge 403 connects a first longitudinal end of the first cover edge 401 to a first longitudinal end of the second cover edge 402. The fourth cover edge 404 connects a second longitudinal end of the first cover edge 401 to a second longitudinal end of the second cover edge 402. The first cover side edge 401, the second cover side edge 402, the third cover side edge 403, and the fourth cover side edge 404 form the outer periphery of the mirror cover 40.

[0035] <Closed and open positions> The mirror cover 40 is slidable relative to the frame body 20 between a closed position where it covers the mirror 30 and an open position where it exposes the mirror 30. FIG. 2 shows the mirror cover 40 in the closed position. As shown in FIG. 2, the mirror cover 40 covers the mirror 30 by protruding from inside the visor body 11 into the opening 20a of the frame body 20. FIG. 3 shows the mirror cover 40 in the open position. As shown in FIG. 3, the mirror cover 40 exposes the mirror 30 by retracting into the inside of the visor body 11 from the opening 20a of the frame body 20. When the mirror cover 40 retracts into the inside of the visor body 11 from the opening 20a of the frame body 20, the mirror cover 40 is guided inside the visor body 11 by a pair of body rails 19.

[0036] 4 and 5, the mirror cover 40 is slidably supported by a pair of frame rails 23. Therefore, the mirror cover 40 is slidably movable relative to the visor body 11. The pair of body rails 19 and the pair of frame rails 23 form rails that support the mirror cover 40 slidably.

[0037] The mirror cover 40 is configured to be slidable in and out of the frame body 20 through the slide opening 25. The opening direction and closing direction of the mirror cover 40 coincide with the longitudinal direction of the visor body 11. The third cover side edge 403 of the mirror cover 40 is an edge located on the opening direction side of the mirror cover 40. The fourth cover side edge 404 of the mirror cover 40 is an edge located on the closing direction side of the mirror cover 40. The third frame plate 213 is a portion of the frame body 20 located on the opening direction side of the mirror cover 40. The fourth frame plate 214 is a portion of the frame body 20 located on the closing direction side of the mirror cover 40. The mirror cover 40 has a plate-shaped cover main body 41, a plate-shaped card holding portion 51, and a card stopper portion 55.

[0038] In addition, in the frame body 20, protrusions 27 facing each other are provided at a first longitudinal end of the first side wall 221 and a first longitudinal end of the second side wall 222. Both protrusions 27 prevent the mirror lid 40 from rattling in the thickness direction of the mirror lid 40 relative to the frame body 20 when the mirror lid 40 is slid in the opening direction.

[0039] <Lid body 41> The lid main body 41 has a main body side holding portion 42 and a gripping portion 43. Therefore, the mirror lid 40 has the gripping portion 43. The lid main body 41 has a front surface 41a, which is the surface located opposite the mirror 30, and a back surface 41b, which is located on the mirror side. Therefore, the front surface 41a of the lid main body 41 is the surface of the lid main body 41 opposite the mirror 30.

[0040] <Main body side holding portion 42> 6 and 7, the main body side holding portion 42 has a first plate portion 44, a second plate portion 45, and a third plate portion 46. The first plate portion 44, the second plate portion 45, and the third plate portion 46 are arranged in this order in the longitudinal direction of the mirror cover 40. Specifically, the first plate portion 44, the second plate portion 45, and the third plate portion 46 are arranged in this order from the fourth cover side edge 404 toward the third cover side edge 403 in a plan view. Therefore, the first plate portion 44 is located closer to the closing direction of the mirror cover 40 than the second plate portion 45. The third plate portion 46 is located closer to the opening direction of the mirror cover 40 than the second plate portion 45.

[0041] The first plate portion 44 has a rectangular shape in a plan view. The second plate portion 45 is continuous with the first plate portion 44. The second plate portion 45 has a trapezoidal shape in a plan view that narrows as it moves away from the first plate portion 44. Therefore, the width of the second plate portion 45 narrows as it moves from the first plate portion 44 in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. The third plate portion 46 is continuous with the second plate portion 45. The third plate portion 46 has an elongated shape in a plan view that tapers as it moves away from the second plate portion 45. Therefore, the third plate portion 46 tapers as it moves from the second plate portion 45 in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40.

[0042] <Gripping part 43> The grip portion 43 is gripped when the mirror cover 40 is slid relative to the frame 20. The grip portion 43 is continuous with a portion of the first plate portion 44 on the opposite side from the second plate portion 45. The grip portion 43 is located closer to the fourth cover side edge 404 than the first plate portion 44. The grip portion 43 protrudes from the surface 41a of the cover main body 41. Therefore, the grip portion 43 protrudes from the surface 41a of the cover main body 41 and from the end of the mirror cover 40 in the closing direction.

[0043] <Card holder 51> The mirror cover 40 has a pair of card holding portions 51. Specifically, the pair of card holding portions 51 are arranged, one on each side of the second plate portion 45 and the third plate portion 46, in a plan view. The pair of card holding portions 51 are arranged with a gap between them and the surface 41a of the cover main body 41. Therefore, the pair of card holding portions 51 are arranged with a gap between them and the surface of the cover main body 41 opposite the mirror 30. One of the pair of card holding portions 51 is continuous with the first cover side edge 401 of the mirror cover 40. The other of the pair of card holding portions 51 is continuous with the second cover side edge 402 of the mirror cover 40.

[0044] <Slit 53> As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the pair of card holding portions 51 each have a slit edge 52 extending along the second plate portion 45 and the third plate portion 46 in a plan view. Therefore, the main body side holding portion 42 extends along each of the pair of card holding portions 51 between the pair of card holding portions 51 in a plan view. A slit 53 is formed between one of the pair of card holding portions 51 and the second plate portion 45 and the third plate portion 46. A slit 53 is also formed between the other of the pair of card holding portions 51 and the second plate portion 45 and the third plate portion 46. Therefore, a slit 53 is formed between the lid main body 41 and the card holding portion 51. The slit 53 is formed between the main body side holding portion 42 and one of the pair of card holding portions 51, and between the main body side holding portion 42 and the other of the pair of card holding portions 51. Therefore, a pair of slits 53 is formed between the lid main body 41 and the card holding portion 51.

[0045] <Card stopper part 55> The card stopper portion 55 is in the shape of a plate that stands up from the third plate portion 46. The card stopper portion 55 stands up from the end of the third plate portion 46 that faces the third cover side edge 403 of the mirror cover 40. Therefore, the card stopper portion 55 stands up from the end of the third plate portion 46 that is located on the side in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. The card stopper portion 55 extends along the third cover side edge 403 of the mirror cover 40. The card stopper portion 55 connects the third plate portion 46 and the third cover side edge 403 of the mirror cover 40.

[0046] <Card 60> 6, a card 60 is inserted into the slit 53. An insertion direction D1 of the card 60 into the slit 53 coincides with the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. When the card 60 inserted into the slit 53 abuts against the card stopper portion 55, further insertion of the card 60 into the slit 53 is restricted. The card 60 inserted into the slit 53 is held by the main body side holding portion 42 and each card holding portion 51. A removal direction D2 of the card 60 into the slit 53 coincides with the closing direction of the mirror 30.

[0047] <First stopper portion 71> 5, the vehicle sun visor 10 includes a first stopper portion 71. The first stopper portion 71 is provided on the third frame plate 213 of the frame body 20. Therefore, the first stopper portion 71 is provided on a portion of the frame body 20 that is located on the opening direction side of the mirror cover 40. The first stopper portion 71 protrudes toward the mirror cover 40. The first stopper portion 71 protrudes from the center of the third frame plate 213 in the extending direction toward the mirror cover 40.

[0048] The first stopper portion 71 is disposed between the pair of card holding portions 51. The first stopper portion 71 protrudes from the third frame plate 213 toward the main body side holding portion 42. The width H1 of the first stopper portion 71 is slightly smaller than the width H2 of the end portion of the third plate portion 46 opposite the second plate portion 45. Therefore, the width H1 of the first stopper portion 71 is slightly smaller than the width H2 of the end portion of the third plate portion 46 that is located furthest from the opening direction of the mirror cover 40.

[0049] <Second stopper portion 72> The vehicle sun visor 10 includes a second stopper portion 72. The second stopper portion 72 is provided at the end of the mirror cover 40 on the fourth cover edge 404 side. Therefore, the second stopper portion 72 is provided at the end of the mirror cover 40 on the closing direction side of the mirror cover 40. The second stopper portion 72 protrudes from the end of the mirror cover 40 on the fourth cover edge 404 side toward the mirror 30 on the back surface 41b side of the cover main body 41. The second stopper portion 72 is a thin plate extending along the fourth cover edge 404. The width H11 of the second stopper portion 72 is slightly smaller than the width H12 of the first plate portion 44. The second stopper portion 72 is located closer to the first plate portion 44 than the fourth cover edge 404. Therefore, the second stopper portion 72 is located at a position spaced apart from the fourth cover edge 404. The second stopper portion 72 is connected to the first plate portion 44 via a rib 72a, thereby ensuring the rigidity of the second stopper portion 72.

[0050] <Third stopper portion 73> 8 and 9, a third stopper portion 73 is provided inside the visor body 11. Therefore, the vehicle sun visor 10 includes the third stopper portion 73. The third stopper portion 73 is provided on the second half body 13. The third stopper portion 73 protrudes from an inner surface of the second half body 13 that faces the mounting opening 18 toward the mounting opening 18. The third stopper portion 73 protrudes from a portion of the visor body 11 that faces the opening 20a of the frame body 20 toward the opening 20a.

[0051] 9, the third stopper portion 73 faces the gap 74 between the second stopper portion 72 and the mirror 30 in the insertion direction D1 of the card 60 when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position. Specifically, the tip of the third stopper portion 73 faces the gap 74 in the insertion direction D1 of the card 60. Therefore, the third stopper portion 73 faces the gap 74 between the second stopper portion 72 and the mirror 30 in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40 when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position.

[0052] <Insertion slot 75> 10, when the mirror 30 is supported by the frame body 20, an insertion opening 75 is provided between the third frame plate 213 of the frame body 20 and the mirror 30. Therefore, the insertion opening 75 is provided between the mirror 30 and a portion of the frame body 20 on the opening direction side of the mirror lid 40.

[0053] 11 and 12, when attaching the mirror cover 40 to the pair of frame rails 23, the mirror cover 40 is inserted obliquely into the insertion opening 75 from the fourth cover side edge 404 side. At this time, the mirror cover 40 is inserted obliquely toward the pair of frame rails 23 so that the gripping portion 43 climbs over the frame 20. Therefore, the insertion opening 75 is used for inserting the mirror cover 40 obliquely toward the pair of frame rails 23 so that the gripping portion 43 climbs over the frame 20 when attaching the mirror cover 40 to the pair of frame rails 23.

[0054] At this time, the second stopper portion 72 is positioned so as not to interfere with the mirror 30 when the mirror lid 40 is inserted obliquely through the insertion opening 75 toward the pair of frame rails 23. Specifically, the second stopper portion 72 is positioned away from the fourth lid side edge 404, and therefore, when the mirror lid 40 is inserted obliquely through the insertion opening 75 toward the pair of frame rails 23, the second stopper portion 72 is prevented from interfering with the mirror 30.

[0055] <effect> Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. 13, for example, suppose that a passenger mistakenly inserts a card 60 between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40 when the mirror cover 40 is in the closed position. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the card 60 comes into contact with the first stopper portion 71, restricting the card 60 from being inserted between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40. Therefore, the first stopper portion 71 protrudes toward the mirror cover 40 and restricts the card 60 from being inserted between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40.

[0056] 14, for example, suppose that when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position, a passenger mistakenly inserts a card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the card 60 comes into contact with the second stopper portion 72, restricting the card 60 from being inserted between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Therefore, the second stopper portion 72 protrudes toward the mirror 30, restricting the card 60 from being inserted between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30.

[0057] 9, for example, suppose that when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position, part of the card 60 passes between the second stopper portion 72 and the mirror 30. At this time, the second stopper portion 72 presses the card 60 toward the mirror 30. Therefore, the card 60 that passes between the second stopper portion 72 and the mirror 30 is likely to come into contact with the third stopper portion 73. Therefore, the second stopper portion 72 and the third stopper portion 73 restrict the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30.

[0058] <Effects> The above embodiment can provide the following effects. (1) The vehicle sun visor 10 includes a first stopper portion 71. The first stopper portion 71 is provided at a portion of the frame body 20 on the side in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. The first stopper portion 71 protrudes toward the mirror cover 40 to prevent the card 60 from being inserted between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40. Therefore, for example, even if a passenger erroneously inserts the card 60 between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40 when the mirror cover 40 is in the closed position, the first stopper portion 71 prevents the card 60 from being inserted between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40. The vehicle sun visor 10 also includes a second stopper portion 72. The second stopper portion 72 is provided at an end of the mirror cover 40 on the side in the closing direction of the mirror cover 40. The second stopper portion 72 protrudes toward the mirror 30 to prevent the card 60 from being inserted between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Therefore, for example, even if a passenger erroneously inserts the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30 when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position, the second stopper portion 72 restricts the card 60 from being inserted between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Therefore, even if the card 60 is erroneously inserted, it is possible to prevent the card 60 from getting inside the visor body 11.

[0059] (2) The mirror cover 40 has a plate-shaped cover main body 41 and a plate-shaped card holder 51 disposed at a distance from the surface of the cover main body 41 opposite the mirror 30. A slit 53 into which the card 60 is inserted is formed between the cover main body 41 and the card holder 51. The insertion direction D1 of the card 60 into the slit 53 coincides with the opening direction of the mirror cover 40. A vehicle sun visor 10 configured as described above is prone to erroneous insertion of the card 60. However, even with this vehicle sun visor 10, it is possible to prevent the card 60 from getting inside the visor main body 11.

[0060] (3) The first stopper portion 71 is disposed between the pair of card holding portions 51 and protrudes toward the main body side holding portion 42. As a result, even if the first stopper portion 71 is provided on the frame body 20, the first stopper portion 71 does not interfere with each card holding portion 51. Therefore, it is possible to restrict insertion of the card 60 between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40 without making a major design change.

[0061] (4) The second stopper portion 72 is positioned so as not to interfere with the mirror 30 when the mirror cover 40 is inserted obliquely through the insertion opening 75 toward the pair of frame rails 23. Therefore, even if the second stopper portion 72 is provided on the mirror cover 40, it is not impossible to attach the mirror cover 40 to the pair of frame rails 23. Therefore, it is possible to restrict the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30 without making a major design change.

[0062] (5) A third stopper portion 73 is provided inside the visor body 11, protruding from a portion of the visor body 11 facing the opening 20a of the frame body 20 toward the opening 20a. The third stopper portion 73 faces a gap 74 between the second stopper portion 72 and the mirror 30 in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40 when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position. For example, consider a case where a part of a card 60 passes between the second stopper portion 72 and the mirror 30 when the mirror cover 40 is in the open position. At this time, the second stopper portion 72 presses the card 60 toward the mirror 30, so that the card 60 that passes between the second stopper portion 72 and the mirror 30 is likely to abut against the third stopper portion 73. Therefore, the second stopper portion 72 and the third stopper portion 73 restrict insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. Therefore, even if the card 60 is inserted incorrectly, it is possible to prevent the card 60 from getting inside the visor main body 11.

[0063] <Example of change> The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0064] In the embodiment, the vehicle sun visor 10 may not include, for example, the second stopper portion 72. In this case, it is sufficient that the vehicle sun visor 10 includes at least the first stopper portion 71. Furthermore, the vehicle sun visor 10 may not include, for example, the first stopper portion 71. In this case, it is sufficient that the vehicle sun visor 10 includes at least the second stopper portion 72. In short, it is sufficient that the vehicle sun visor 10 includes at least one of the first stopper portion 71 and the second stopper portion 72.

[0065] In the embodiment, the vehicle sun visor 10 may not be provided with the third stopper portion 73. In the embodiment, the width H1 of the first stopper portion 71 is not particularly limited as long as it is smaller than the width H2 of the end portion of the third plate portion 46 that is located furthest in the opening direction of the mirror cover 40.

[0066] In the embodiment, the width H11 of the second stopper portion 72 is not particularly limited as long as it is smaller than the width H12 of the first plate portion 44. In the embodiment, the lid main body 41 may have, for example, a pair of body-side holding portions 42, and the mirror lid 40 may have card holding portions 51 extending along each of the pair of body-side holding portions 42 in a plan view between them. In short, even if the frame 20 is provided with a first stopper portion 71, the positional relationship between the body-side holding portion 42 and the card holding portion 51 may be changed as appropriate as long as the first stopper portion 71 does not interfere with each card holding portion 51.

[0067] In the embodiment, the vehicle sun visor 10 may be configured such that only one slit 53 is formed between the lid main body 41 and the card holding portion 51. In other words, a pair of slits 53 does not have to be formed between the lid main body 41 and the card holding portion 51.

[0068] In the embodiment, for example, one mirror support portion 24 may be provided on each side wall 22, or three or more mirror support portions 24 may be provided on each side wall 22. In short, the number of mirror support portions 24 is not particularly limited.

[0069] In the embodiment, the shape of the mirror 30 may be changed as appropriate. In this case, the shapes of the frame 20 and the mirror cover 40 may also be changed as appropriate according to the shape of the mirror 30. In the embodiment, the shape of the visor body 11 may be changed as appropriate.

[0070] In the embodiment, the material of the visor body 11 can be changed as appropriate. In the embodiment, the first half body 12 and the second half body 13 may be connected via a hinge, for example.

[0071] In the embodiment, the mirror 30 does not have to be attached to the frame body 20. In this case, for example, the visor body 11 may have a support member capable of supporting the mirror 30, separate from the frame body 20. In such a case, for example, the support member is attached to the inner surface of the second half body 13. And, for example, the support member may be provided with a third stopper portion 73. In short, it is sufficient that the third stopper portion 73 is provided inside the visor body 11 so as to protrude from a portion of the visor body 11 facing the opening 20a of the frame body 20 toward the opening 20a.

[0072] In the embodiment, the visor body 11 does not have to have the frame body 20. For example, a frame portion having the opening 20a may be integrally formed in advance with the first half body 12. Therefore, the frame portion having the opening 20a does not have to be a separate member from the first half body 12.

[0073] In the embodiment, the mirror cover 40 may not have the card holding portion 51 and may not have the slit 53. Even in this case, if the vehicle sun visor 10 includes the first stopper portion 71, the first stopper portion 71 can restrict the insertion of the card 60 between the frame body 20 and the mirror cover 40. Also, if the vehicle sun visor 10 includes the second stopper portion 72, the second stopper portion 72 can restrict the insertion of the card 60 between the mirror cover 40 and the mirror 30. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 10...Vehicle sun visor 11...Visor body 19...Main rail (rail) 20...Frame (frame part) 20a…Aperture 23...Frame rail (rail) 24...Mirror support 30...Mirror 40...Mirror cover 41…Lid body 42...Main body side holding part 43...Gripping part 51...Card holder 53...Slit 60...Card 71...First stopper part 72...Second stopper part 73...Third stopper part 74...Gap 75...insertion port

Claims

1. A hollow visor body, a frame portion that is a part of the visor body and has an opening; a mirror attached to the visor body; A sun visor for a vehicle comprising: a mirror cover that is slidable relative to the visor body between a closed position where the mirror is covered by protruding from inside the visor body into the opening of the frame portion, and an open position where the mirror is exposed by retracting from the opening of the frame portion into the inside of the visor body, a first stopper portion provided on a portion of the frame portion in a direction in which the mirror cover opens and protrudes toward the mirror cover; a second stopper portion provided at an end of the mirror cover in a closing direction of the mirror cover and protruding toward the mirror.

2. A hollow visor body, a frame portion that is a part of the visor body and has an opening; a mirror attached to the visor body; A sun visor for a vehicle comprising: a mirror cover that is slidable relative to the visor body between a closed position where the mirror is covered by protruding from inside the visor body into the opening of the frame portion, and an open position where the mirror is exposed by retracting from the opening of the frame portion into the inside of the visor body, a first stopper portion provided on a portion of the frame portion in a direction in which the mirror cover opens and protrudes toward the mirror cover; a second stopper portion provided at an end of the mirror cover in the closing direction of the mirror cover and protruding toward the mirror, The frame portion is a pair of rails that support the mirror cover so that it can slide; a mirror support portion that supports the mirror, the mirror cover has a grip portion that is gripped when the mirror cover is slid relative to the visor body, the grip portion is on a surface of the mirror cover opposite to the mirror and protrudes from an end portion of the mirror cover in a closing direction, an insertion opening is provided between the mirror and a portion of the frame portion on the opening direction side of the mirror cover, through which the mirror cover is inserted obliquely toward the pair of rails so that the gripping portion extends over the frame portion when the mirror cover is attached to the pair of rails; A sun visor for a vehicle, characterized in that the second stopper portion is positioned in a position where it does not interfere with the mirror when the mirror cover is inserted obliquely toward the pair of rails through the insertion opening.

3. A hollow visor body, a frame portion that is a part of the visor body and has an opening; a mirror attached to the visor body; A sun visor for a vehicle comprising: a mirror cover that is slidable relative to the visor body between a closed position where the mirror is covered by protruding from inside the visor body into the opening of the frame portion, and an open position where the mirror is exposed by retracting from the opening of the frame portion into the inside of the visor body, a first stopper portion provided on a portion of the frame portion in a direction in which the mirror cover opens and protrudes toward the mirror cover; a second stopper portion provided at an end of the mirror cover in the closing direction of the mirror cover and protruding toward the mirror, a third stopper portion is provided inside the visor body and protrudes from a portion of the visor body facing the opening of the frame portion toward the opening, a third stopper portion facing the gap between the second stopper portion and the mirror in the opening direction when the mirror cover is in the open position;

4. The mirror cover is A plate-shaped lid body, a plate-shaped card holding portion disposed on a surface of the lid body opposite to the mirror at a distance therefrom, a slit for inserting a card is formed between the cover body and the card holder; 4. The sun visor for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a direction in which the card is inserted into the slit coincides with a direction in which the mirror cover is opened.

5. The first stopper portion is provided, the mirror cover has a pair of the card holding portions, the cover body has a body-side holding portion extending along each of the card holding portions between the pair of card holding portions in a plan view, the slits are formed between the main body side holding portion and one of the pair of card holding portions, and between the main body side holding portion and the other of the pair of card holding portions, 5. The sun visor for a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the first stopper portion is disposed between the pair of card holding portions and protrudes toward the main body side holding portion.

6. a third stopper portion is provided inside the visor body and protrudes from a portion of the visor body facing the opening of the frame portion toward the opening, 3. The sun visor for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the third stopper portion faces a gap between the second stopper portion and the mirror in the opening direction when the mirror cover is in the open position.

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