Patent ID: 6264352
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
A lighted visor and vanity mirror assembly for a vehicle passenger compartment comprising:a visor panel, a visor panel support bracket secured to a headliner portion of the passenger compartment, the visor panel being pivotally mounted on the support bracket;a mirror frame secured to one side of the visor panel, a mirror glass being mounted in the mirror frame;a molded door hinged at one margin thereof on the frame for pivotal movement about an axis generally parallel to the headliner;at least one electric light mounted on one side of the door;a first pair of electrically conductive connector strips molded within the door and forming in part an electric circuit for the electric light;one end of each connector strip extending to the exterior of the door, each connector strip end defining an electric contact;a second pair of electrically conductive connector strips secured to the frame and extending from the frame at locations in alignment with the electric contacts at the ends of the connector strips of the first pair whereby the ends engage the connector strips of the second pair to complete the electric circuit for the electric light.