Patent ID: 6796593
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A sun visor apparatus for being connected to a roof of a motor vehicle, comprising:a sun visor; a pivot rod having a main portion, an end portion, and an elbow therebetween, wherein said sun visor is pivotally mounted to said main portion of said pivot rod; a first connection connecting said end portion rotatably to the roof of the vehicle; a base member having a central aperture for receiving therethrough said end portion; a second connection connecting said base nonrotatably to the roof; a cover member having a cover wall having an exterior surface of a selected shape, said cover member having an equitorial terminus, said cover member having an inner periphery formed at said equitorial terminus, said cover wall having a portal formed therethrough, said cover member having an interior hollow defined by an internal surface; and a third connection connecting said cover member to said base member so that said cover is rotatable in relation to said base member; wherein when said base member is connected to said cover member, the elbow is covered by said cover member, and said main portion exits said cover member through said portal; and wherein when said pivot rod is rotated with respect to the roof, said cover member rotates with said pivot rod.