Zippered Visor Cover with Elastic Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing car visor and head rest covers are not aesthetically pleasing, often bunching, fading, shrinking when washed, and may damage the factory material, and lack features like sunglass or CD holders.
Innovation Solution
A removable cover with a zipper and hook and loop assembly for secure attachment, made of washable, fade-resistant material that fits tightly around visors and head rests, accommodating mirrors and extenders, and optionally featuring elastic for a snug fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive is used to secure the cover to the visor, then the cover is securely attached, but the factory material covering the visor is harmed especially in hot temperatures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a removable cover as an intermediary layer between the user's needs for customization and the factory visor material. This cover provides the desired aesthetic customization without requiring permanent attachment that would damage the original material. The cover can be installed and removed without adhesives, protecting the factory material from harm while still achieving the customization goal.
2Shape
If the cover is made to fit tightly around the visor, then wrinkles are minimized, but the installation and removal becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is segmented into multiple sections with strategic openings: a first opening for inserting the visor, a second opening for accommodating the visor extender, and a third opening for the mirror assembly. This segmentation allows the cover to be installed over the visor components without excessive tightness, maintaining a wrinkle-free appearance while enabling easy installation and removal through the various openings.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover incorporates elastic material that provides dynamic adjustment capability. The elastic allows the cover to conform tightly to the visor shape for a wrinkle-free appearance during normal use, while also allowing for expansion and contraction during installation and removal processes, making these operations easier without compromising the tight fit during operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the cover accommodates mirrors and extenders with multiple openings, then versatility is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is designed with multiple openings serving different functions: the first opening accommodates the visor itself, the second opening accommodates the visor extender, and the third opening accommodates the mirror assembly. This multi-functional design allows a single cover structure to handle various visor configurations and accessories, providing versatility without requiring separate covers for each scenario. The openings are strategically positioned and sized to accommodate different components while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
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AI summary
The present invention is for a cover that can be placed over a visor in a vehicle and a cover that can be placed over the headrests of a vehicle. The cover can be customized for each individual vehicle and can operate as a temporary cover for special events or as a semi-permanent cover. The present invention is unique in how it attaches to the visor or headrest with a zipper.