VEHICLE SOLAR RADIATION SHIELD
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Patent Summary
The present invention aims to provide a new Vehicle Solar Radiation Shield that is adapted for installation in an automotive vehicle to prevent sun rays from unduly heating the vehicle interior when the vehicle is unoccupied or left in a parking lot for an extended period of time.
The present invention relates to a sun shield mechanism that includes a conventional sun visor having a rotary shade assembly thereon. The shade assembly comprises a spindle having a flexible sheet spirally wound thereon so as to be unrollable to a condition spanning the vehicle windshield. The shade assembly is relatively compact in the rolled-up position. The aim of the invention is to achieve a reasonably complete coverage of the windshield without interfering with normal operation of the sun visor.
Further detailed descriptions of the invention can be found in the full text patent document, the detailed drawing figures and the patent objectives.
*note - It is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the description or illustrated in the drawings.
Prototype Pictures
Photograph 1 - A front view of the solar radiation shield mechanism in the rolled-up position.
Photograph 2 - A front view of the solar radiation shield mechanism in the extended position.
Inventor's Notes
"While driving on the freeway for a long time, my wife and I were blinded and uncomfortably warmed by the suns rays. The idea came to us to develop a sun visor to better protect us from the suns rays and make car trips cooler and more comfortable. All we would need to do is just pull down the shade from the inside of the sun visor.
I experienced the same uncomfortable situation with a friend of mine sailing on his boat. A prototype of my invention provided us with relief from the inside.
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Mr. Espinosa is currently looking for interested companies, investors or manufacturers to help reach his goals for his invention. He can be reached at the following contact information: (serious inquiries only please)
520 S. Lafayette Park Place #226
Los Angeles, CA 90057
E-mail: uniquetimeservice@yahoo.com
Phone: 213-427-9671
Fax: 213-427-9681
Detailed Drawings
Figure 1 - A front elevational view of a solar radiation shield mechanism embodying the invention.
Figure 2 - An enlarged sectional view taken on line 2-2 in Figure 1.
Figure 3 - An end view of a shade assembly used in the Figure 1 embodiment. Figure 3 is taken in the direction designated by arrows 3-3 in Figure 1.
| REFERENCE NUMERAL LIST | |
| 10 sun visor | 29 tube like section of 25 |
| 12 mounting bracket | 30 visor lower edge |
| 14 attachment screws | 34 recessed edge |
| 16 elongated rod | 36 circular pin of 26 |
| 18 turned end portion of 16 | 37 recess of 27 |
| 20 sun visor panel | 39 helical torsion spring of 26 |
| 21 directional arrow | 40 elongated pin |
| 22 sleeve portion of 20 | 42 circular ratchet of 40 |
| 23 primary plate of 20 | 44 swingable pawls |
| 24 shade assembly | 46 end cap of 26 |
| 25 secondary housing element of 20 | 47 narrow end walls of 25 |
| 26 rotary spindle of 24 | 51 hand grip of 28 |
| 27 major planar wall of 25 | 53 suction cups |
| 28 flexible sheet of 24 | |
Patent Objectives& Key Features
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a new Vehicle Solar Radiation Shield...
- for quick and easy use.
- that blocks and stops solar radiation during times when a vehicle is left unattended.
- that attaches to the top of the windshield and is quickly positioned when needed.
- that has been successfully tested and proven.
- that will help keep the inside of a vehicle more comfortable, while preventing damage to the dash and interior.
- that can be easily and inexpensively mass produced.
- that can be made in sizes and styles to fit any type of vehicle including trucks, vans and boats.
- that can provide a source for advertising, as it can attractively display a company logo, brand name or other decoration.
- that opens up a highly profitable product line with unlimited national and international marketing opportunities.
*note - It is not recommended to use the Vehicle Solar Radiation Shield on the driver side while driving.