Vehicle Window Visor Extension for Side-Window Sun Blocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle visors are ineffective in blocking sunlight from side windows, and manipulating them while driving is dangerous, diverting the driver's attention from the road.
Innovation Solution
A window visor extension that includes a main body and a movable extension hingedly connected to the visor, with connecting rods and clips, allowing easy attachment and increased coverage area to block sunlight without distracting the driver.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a traditional visor is used to block sunlight, then the driver's visibility is improved, but the driver's attention is diverted from the road when manipulating the visor
Solution Approach 1:
The visor extension automatically adjusts to follow the vehicle's side window movement, eliminating the need for manual adjustment by the driver. The extension moves with the window automatically, providing continuous sunlight blocking without requiring driver intervention or attention.
2Illumination intensity
If a visor extension is added to increase side window coverage, then the sunlight blocking capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The visor extension utilizes a flexible, thin film structure that can conform to the side window shape and move with it. This flexible design provides increased coverage area without adding significant structural complexity, weight, or bulk to the original visor system.
3Area of stationary object
If the movable extension is extended to increase coverage area, then the sunlight blocking is improved, but the mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable extension is designed to dynamically adjust its position and coverage area based on the side window's movement. The extension can be extended or retracted as needed, providing variable coverage without requiring a complex fixed structure, adapting automatically to different driving conditions and window positions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The window visor extension provides effective sunlight blocking for side windows with minimal effort, enhancing driver safety by reducing glare and protecting the vehicle interior.
Implementation Method 1
a movable extension (120) hingedly disposed on at least a portion of the main body (110) to move from retracted against the main body (110) in a first position to at least partially extended away from the main body (110) in a second position
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of connecting rods (130) removably connected to at least a portion of the main body (110) to connect the main body (110) to the visor (10)
Implementation Method 3
Each of the plurality of clips (150) may have a knurled surface therein to increase a friction level to prevent the second rod (132) from moving away from each of the plurality of clips (150)
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AI summary
A window visor extension removably connected to at least a portion of a visor of a vehicle, the window visor extension including a main body movably connected to the visor to at least partially cover a side window of the vehicle while disposed against the side window, a movable extension hingedly disposed on at least a portion of the main body to move from retracted against the main body in a first position to at least partially extended away from the main body in a second position, and move from extended away from the main body in the second position to retracted against the main body in the first position, such that the movable extension increases a total coverage area of the side window to block sunlight coming through the side window while the movable extension is extended, and a plurality of connecting rods removably connected to at least a portion of the main body to connect the main body to the visor.