Sun shade for a vehicle with removable shield

Abstract

The invention relates to a sun shade (10) for a vehicle, having a shield (20) which is magnetically held on the sun shade (10) and can be removed by a user (50) and worn as a sun visor. To this end, the shield (20) is approximately crescent-shaped, and on both the shield (20) and the sun shade (10), at least one magnetic element (12, 22) is provided in each case in order to hold the shield (20) on the sun shade (10). The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such a sun shade (10).

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Sun visor for a vehicle with removable shield

[0003] The invention relates to a sun visor for a vehicle with a shield that is magnetically attached to the sun visor and can be removed by a user and worn as a sun visor. For this purpose, the shield is approximately crescent-shaped, and at least one magnetic element is provided on both the shield and the sun visor to hold the shield to the sun visor. The invention further relates to a vehicle with such a sun visor.

[0004] It's well known that a vehicle driver can be glared by the sun. To mitigate this, vehicles are equipped with fold-down sun visors. However, these visors have limited adjustment capabilities, meaning the area they obscure is too small and / or poorly aligned. At the same time, an opaque sun visor obstructs the driver's view.

[0005] Therefore, various solutions have been proposed in the prior art to achieve a more adaptable solution. The application shows

[0006] DE 102023200203.5 describes a glare protection extension for a vehicle with a fold-out panel. A retractable sun visor for a motor vehicle is described in utility model DE 202012 006 812 U1, in which the sun visor is mounted on rails. Another embodiment can be found in JP S62 - 23 719 U.

[0007] Occasionally, a driver arrives at a destination exposed to the sun's glare without personal eye protection, such as a hat or sunglasses. This can impact their experience at the destination and potentially compromise their safety if the sun's glare prevents them from adequately perceiving their surroundings.

[0008] It would therefore be desirable to find a solution for both of the aforementioned situations. Therefore, one object of the invention is to find an extension for a sun visor that eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages. The solution to be found should simultaneously provide personal sun glare protection and privacy protection for the vehicle user.

[0009] The object of the invention is achieved with a sun visor according to claim 1 and a vehicle according to claim 10. Further preferred embodiments of the invention emerge from the remaining features mentioned in the subclaims.

[0010] A sun visor of a vehicle according to the invention is formed with a shield which is magnetically held on the sun visor, which is removable and can be worn by a user as a sun visor, wherein the shield is shaped approximately crescent-shaped, and the magnetic holder is realized with at least one first magnetic element on and / or in the sun visor and at least one second magnetic element on and / or in the shield.

[0011] The plan is to add a shield to a sun visor that is magnetically attached to the sun visor and can therefore be removed. The shield is held to the sun visor by a detachable magnetic connection. "At the sun visor" means on the outside of the sun visor's surface.

[0012] To achieve the magnetic connection between the sun visor and the shield, at least one first magnetic element is arranged on and / or in the sun visor and at least one second magnetic element is arranged on and / or in the shield itself. The term "magnetic element" is intended to show that the first and second magnetic elements can be magnets that attract one another. However, the term also includes the possibility that the at least one first magnetic element can be a magnet or an element with a magnetic effect, while the at least one second magnetic element can be a magnetizable element that is attracted to the at least one first element - or vice versa. Magnetizable elements can, for example, be formed with ferrites or be designed as plastic elements filled with ferrites.

[0013] The at least one first magnetic element should be arranged on and / or in the sun visor. It can therefore be attached to the outside of the sun visor so that it is visible to the observer. This makes it easier to reattach a removed sign to the sun visor. The at least one first magnetic element can also be arranged in the sun visor, i.e. integrated into it, so that it is not visible from the outside. In this case, the magnetic effect between the at least one first magnetic element and the at least one second magnetic element must be sufficiently dimensioned to penetrate the materials located between them due to the internal arrangement.

[0014] The at least one second element should be arranged on and / or in the shield. The same applies to the at least one first magnetic element of the sun visor.

[0015] Of course, the first and second magnetic elements of the sun visor and shield must be positioned relative to each other in such a way that they can interact when the shield is attached to the sun visor and thus ensure that the shield is held to the sun visor.

[0016] The magnetic elements can be attached to the sun visor or shield by gluing, for example. The magnetic element can also be glued into the sun visor or shield. Magnetic elements can also be inserted into corresponding recesses or cavities and held in place by an overlying layer, such as a cover or a lining.

[0017] The shield is intended to be worn by a user as a sun visor and is therefore approximately crescent-shaped. This means that the shield has a concave curve on the edge that rests against the user's head during use, while the opposite edge has a convex contour. This results in a roughly crescent-shaped basic shape. The tips of the crescent should be rounded for comfort, which also helps prevent injuries.

[0018] The concave contour must be dimensioned in such a way that it can encompass a head of average shape and size, at least in sections.

[0019] The sun visor thus formed can be used as usual, but with the shield attached to it. If the vehicle user requires personal sun protection in the form of a sun visor, they remove the shield from the sun visor and can use it as such. After use, the shield is reattached to the sun visor and held in place by the magnetic connection. According to a first embodiment of the sun visor with shield according to the invention, at least two first magnetic elements in the form of strips are arranged in and / or on the sun visor and / or a second magnetic element is arranged at each of the tips of the crescent-shaped shield.

[0020] At least two strips of a magnetic or magnetizable material are intended to serve as first magnetic elements in and / or on the sun visor, to which the shield can be attached with its at least one second magnetic element. The strips have the advantage of providing a large contact surface, so precise alignment of the shield relative to the sun visor is not important when attaching it there.

[0021] Alternatively or additionally, a second magnetic element should be arranged at each of the two (rounded) tips of the crescent-shaped shield. This prevents the tips from protruding and causing interference when the shield is held in place on the sun visor.

[0022] In a next embodiment of the sun visor, the at least one first magnetic element in and / or on the sun visor is shaped, arranged and aligned such that the shield can be positioned or displaced along the at least one first magnetic element.

[0023] If the at least one first magnetic element is sufficiently large, the area where the at least one second magnetic element of the shield must be attached to attach the shield to the sun visor also becomes larger. This also allows for its position to be adjusted or aligned, for example, to be held at a specific height or angle relative to the sun visor.

[0024] This is influenced by the size and shape of the at least one first magnetic element as well as its orientation, for example if it has a significantly greater length along one axis. Another factor is the arrangement of the at least one first magnetic element on and / or in the sun visor. If, for example, it is arranged close to an edge of the sun visor, the sign can intentionally or unintentionally protrude beyond the edge depending on the shape, size and direction in which it is attached to the sun visor. If the at least one first magnetic element is attached more centrally or is implemented in the form of multiple elements that only allow a single orientation of the sign when attached, such protrusion can be avoided.

[0025] Depending on the position, size and orientation of the at least one first element, it is therefore possible for the shield to protrude beyond an edge of the sun visor. This makes it possible to expand the surface area of ​​the sun visor. For example, the at least one first magnetic element can be arranged in the form of two strips on and / or in the sun visor and, relative to a folded-out position of the sun visor, runs vertically in the direction of the downward-facing edge of the sun visor. The shield can then be moved up and down along the two strips in order to extend the sun visor downwards or to reverse the extension. In the same way, a lateral extension could be provided or diagonal displacement could be enabled, for example to conceal light incident from the side while driving.

[0026] According to a further embodiment of the invention, connecting elements for a holder on the user's head can be arranged on the shield. In the simplest case, such a holder can be an elastic cord or an elastic band.

[0027] Alternative supports can be headbands, hairbands or headgear, which can be supplemented with a shield to provide personal sun protection.

[0028] The fasteners are used to attach the shield to such holders. These fasteners can be, for example, snap fasteners or hook-and-loop fasteners, the counterparts of which are located on the holder. Attaching such fasteners along the edge of the shield facing the user's head is suitable.

[0029] The shield may also include eyelets for attaching an elastic cord. These should preferably be located at the ends of the crescent-shaped shield.

[0030] In a further development of this design, the connecting elements correspond to the second magnetic elements. However, "correspond" does not mean identical, but rather refers to a functional unit, so that connecting elements and second magnetic elements do not have to be arranged in multiple locations on or in the sign. The at least one second magnetic element can be used as a connecting element with the holder. Thus, the holder can also have magnetic elements, and the sign is held magnetically to the holder.

[0031] Alternatively, one of the aforementioned connecting elements, such as a snap fastener or one side of a hook-and-loop fastener, can be attached to the at least one second magnetic element. This reduces the space required for the connecting element and the second magnetic element.

[0032] The sign can be held on the sun visor, facing the vehicle interior, relative to the opened sun visor. The at least one first magnetic element is positioned and aligned on and / or in the sun visor in such a way that the sign's magnetic hold is ensured only on the side of the sun visor that faces the vehicle interior when the sun visor is opened. When the sun visor is closed, the sign is stowed and hidden, so that it is no longer visible to vehicle occupants and therefore cannot cause a disturbance, for example, by causing glare from a reflection.

[0033] If the sun visor is designed in such a way that it allows the shield to be moved to extend the visor area, as described above, it is easier to use due to the aforementioned arrangement, as the user can see the shield and move it as desired.

[0034] However, if the shield is to be used as an alternative to the sun visor, it may be advisable to attach it to the side of the sun visor that faces the vehicle interior when the sun visor is closed. This can prove advantageous if the shield is made of a transparent material, for example, thus reducing incoming light and the associated glare. This can replace the use of sunglasses in weather conditions with diffuse glare ("hazy weather").

[0035] As already indicated, the shield can be made of a transparent plastic film and / or a colored plastic film. The use of a plastic film with a thickness of, for example, approximately 200 μm to 500 μm makes the shield flexible, so that the shield is flat when positioned on the sun visor and can be bent as a sun visor to adapt to the shape of the wearer's head. The transparency allows one to see through the shield even when used as a sun visor or as an extension of the sun visor. Coloring can reduce the amount of sunlight passing through to minimize glare. At the same time, the color of the plastic film can create a reference to the vehicle brand or create a decorative effect.

[0036] The sign can be made entirely of a transparent and / or colored plastic film, but it can also only have areas with a transparent and / or colored plastic film.

[0037] The shield can also be made of a rigid material and / or a textile cover. Such a rigid material can be cardboard or a sufficiently thick plastic film. The rigid material should ensure that the shield retains its desired shape when used as a sun visor. A textile cover protects the inner material and also has a design effect, concealing at least one second magnetic element. The color of the textile cover can indicate affiliation with the vehicle brand. Color matching to the vehicle's interior is also possible.

[0038] As already indicated, this design can also cover the entire sign or only areas and be combined with other designs.

[0039] Regardless of the material of the sign, its surface design can be realized with colors, shapes, and structures. The surface design should go beyond mere coloring; it should include images, symbols, text, patterns, and the like, as well as graphic or tactile structures. These can be printed, incorporated (woven), or embossed. In this way, a surface design can be implemented that achieves a design integration into the vehicle interior. The surface design can also be used for advertising. It is also conceivable to provide customized signs that are adapted to the user's personal style and can be used as interchangeable signs.

[0040] The invention also includes a vehicle with at least one of the above-described

[0041] Sun visors. Accordingly, one or both sun visors of a

[0042] The vehicle's sun visor can be designed with a magnetically held and removable sun visor. The sun visor according to the invention fulfills the aforementioned requirements and mitigates the disadvantages mentioned therein. The sun visor is extended by a shield that can be removed and worn by a user as a sun visor, thus providing personal sun protection.

[0043] The various embodiments of the invention mentioned in this application can be advantageously combined with one another, unless otherwise stated in the individual case.

[0044] The invention is explained below in exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show:

[0045] Figures 1a and 1b are exemplary views of a sun visor core material from the front and back,

[0046] Figures 2a and 2b are exemplary views of a sun visor from the front and back with shield and

[0047] Figure 3a to 3d Use of the shield in a personal sun protection device of a

[0048] user.

[0049] Figure 1a shows a view of the front side of a sun visor core material 10a, and Figure 1b shows a view of the back side of a sun visor core material 10a. The designations refer to the view of a user when the sun visor 10 is opened. When in use, i.e., when opened, the front side faces the vehicle interior, while the back side faces the windshield. The sun visor core material 10a is installed inside a sun visor 10 and is wrapped with a film.

[0050] In both Figures 1a and 1b, a possible position for two first magnetic elements 12 is marked by way of example. These can be attached to the outside of the sun visor 10 or, as shown in Figures 1a and 1b, can be integrated in this position into the sun visor core material 10a. The first magnetic elements 12 are strip-shaped here and extend in the vertical direction relative to the unfolded sun visor 10. Figures 1a and 1b are to be understood as alternatives. Figures 2a and 2b each show the sun visor 10 from Figures 1a and 1b and show an exemplary embodiment of the shield 20 with second magnetic elements 22 attached to its ends on the sun visor 10. Here, too, Figures 2a and 2b are shown as alternatives.

[0051] The second magnetic elements 22 are formed as ferrite-filled plastic elements, are attached to the shield 20, and simultaneously serve as connecting elements 30 for attachment to a holder 32 in the form of an elastic band. The elastic band 32 is inserted through an opening into the connecting elements 30 and knotted there (not shown). If necessary, a user 50 can then remove the shield 20 from the sun visor 10 and wear it on their head as a sun visor using the elastic band 32.

[0052] For this purpose, the shield 20 is approximately crescent-shaped. Its use as a sun visor is illustrated, for example, in Figure 3a.

[0053] As shown by the arrows in Figure 2a and Figure 2b, the shield 20 can be moved up and down along the first magnetic elements 12 so that it can be used as an extension of the sun visor 10.

[0054] Figures 3a to 3d show exemplary embodiments of how a shield 20 can be worn as a sun visor. In Figure 3a, the holder 32 is an elastic band that is placed around the head of the user 50 and holds the shield 20.

[0055] In Figure 3b, the shield 20 is held by hook-and-loop fasteners 30 to a hairband 32, which is knotted behind the head of the user 50. The hook-and-loop fastener 30 should be positioned so that it is not visible in the wearing position.

[0056] In Figure 3c, the shield 20 is attached to a headgear as a holder 32. This can also be done with hook-and-loop fasteners or snap fasteners (not shown). An alternative headgear is shown in Figure 3d; the shield can be attached as in Figure 3c.

[0057] The sign 20 can be constructed from various materials. For use as shown in Figure 3a, for example, a design with a colored, transparent plastic film is suitable. A use as shown in Figures 3b to 3d can be achieved in the same way, but also with a stiffening material as the core of the sign 20 and a subsequent fabric covering. This allows the sign 20 to be more individually adapted to the vehicle interior or even to the user 50 and the selected holder 32.

[0058] List of reference symbols Sun visor a Sun visor core material first magnetic element shield second magnetic element connecting element bracket user

Claims

Patent claims 1. A sun visor (10) for a vehicle, comprising a shield (20) which is magnetically held to the sun visor (10), which shield is removable and can be worn by a user (50) as a sun visor, the shield (20) being approximately crescent-shaped and the magnetic holder (32) being implemented with at least one first magnetic element (12) on and / or in the sun visor (10) and at least one second magnetic element (22) on and / or in the shield (20).

2. Sun visor (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two first magnetic elements (12) in the form of strips are arranged in and / or on the sun visor (10) and / or a second magnetic element (22) is arranged at each of the tips of the crescent-shaped shield (20).

3. Sun visor (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one first magnetic element (12) in and / or on the sun visor (10) is shaped, arranged and aligned such that the shield (20) can be positioned or displaced along the at least one first magnetic element (12).

4. Sun visor (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that connecting elements (30) for a holder (32) on the head of the user (50) are arranged on the shield (20), in particular on the ends of the crescent-shaped shield (20).

5. Sun visor (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the connecting elements (30) correspond to the second magnetic elements (22).

6. Sun visor (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shield (20) is held on the sun visor (10) in relation to a folded-out sun visor (10) in the direction of the vehicle interior.

7. Sun visor (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shield (20) is formed with a transparent and / or colored plastic film.

8. Sun visor (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shield (20) is formed with a rigid material and / or is formed with a textile covering.

9. Sun visor (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface design of the shield (20) is realized with colors, shapes and structures.

10. Vehicle with at least one sun visor (10) according to one of the preceding claims.

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