Patent ID: 8061757
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. An automotive vehicle sunshade assembly for controlling light entering a vehicle interior, the sunshade assembly comprising: an elongated rotatable member; a flexible shade having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge connected to the elongated rotatable member; an elongated extension member having a first end and a second end, the elongated extension member further having at least one channel, the second edge of the flexible shade connected to the elongated extension member; at least one support member extending between the elongated extension member and a base profile, the at least one support member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the support member pivotable about a first pivot point on the base profile, the second end of the support member slidable within the at least one channel of the elongated extension member; at least one end cap, the at least one end cap affixed to the first end of the elongated extension member; and a biasing member positioned within the at least one channel disposed between the first end of the support member and the at least one end cap, the biasing member operable to force movement of the at least one support member.