Multidirectional Auxiliary Sun Visor With Pivot Clips
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicular sun visors lack versatility in blocking sun glare from multiple directions, particularly failing to provide adequate protection for side windows and the center of the vehicle front glass.
Innovation Solution
A multidirectional auxiliary sun visor with pivot clips and a folding panel that can be removably secured to an existing sun visor, allowing the panel to pivot in three directions to block sun glare from various angles, using hook-and-loop fasteners or elastic straps for attachment and cylindrical rails with stiffening members to maintain position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single panel sun visor is used, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability to block glare from multiple directions is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The sun visor is divided into a main panel and a secondary panel that can be independently positioned. The secondary panel is segmented from the main panel through a support rod mechanism, allowing it to be positioned in multiple directions (downward, sideways, or diagonally) to block glare from different sources while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The support rod connecting the main panel and secondary panel is designed to be rotatable and adjustable, enabling the secondary panel to dynamically change its position and orientation. This dynamic mechanism allows the panel to adapt to different glare directions without requiring a complex multi-panel fixed structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple panels are added to cover all glare directions, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The secondary panel serves multiple functions by being positionable in different orientations. The same single secondary panel can block glare from above, from the side, or from diagonal directions by adjusting its position on the rotatable support rod, eliminating the need for multiple separate panels for different glare sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable support rod mechanism enables one secondary panel to perform the work of multiple fixed panels by allowing dynamic repositioning. This single movable panel can assume different positions and angles to address various glare scenarios, reducing the total number of panels needed while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
3Ease of operation
If the panel is made fixed in one position, then the device complexity is low, but the ease of operation to adjust for different glare directions is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The support rod is designed with rotational capability and adjustable positioning features, allowing the secondary panel to be easily repositioned to different angles and orientations. This dynamic adjustment mechanism enables users to quickly adapt the panel position to match different glare directions without complex controls or mechanisms.
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AI summary
A multidirectional auxiliary sun visor having a main panel and a folding panel, wherein the folding panel may pivot in three directions. The auxiliary sun visor may be removably secured to an existing vehicular sun visor by utilizing hook-and-loop fasteners, or alternatively, elastic straps. An auxiliary sun visor may have pivot clips on the peripheral edges of a main panel dimensioned to receive a U-shaped frame that extends around a portion of the periphery of a folding panel. A set of pivot clips may be selected and unclipped allowing the folding panel to pivot in a direction determined by the remaining pivot clip. This provides the user with the ability to easily select an area in which to position an auxiliary sun visor to prevent sun glare in compliment to an existing vehicular sun visor.