TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein generally relate to a sunvisor in a vehicle, and more particularly to a sunvisor inner frame for the vehicle. Further, embodiments herein relate to the sun visorinner frame with a sliding on rod housing mounted thereon.
BACKGROUND
[002] Sun visor is used to provide shade toeyes of an occupant in a vehicle and to restrict the glare from sunlight. The sun visor is fitted to a roof panel and above a windshield of the vehicle. The sun visor mainly comprises a sun visor panel, a sun visor inner frame housed inside the sun visor panel, a shaft which mounts one end of the sun visor to the roof panel and an arm mounting bracket which mounts another end of the sun visor to the roof panel. The sun visor inner frame of the sun visor is generally the main support structure of the sun visor, providing the rigidity needed to prevent bending or undesirable flexing of the sun visor during use. Because of these structural requirements, the making of the sun visor inner frame of a conventional sun visor is complex. Further, making of sun visor inner frame involves more child parts in production and the process is tedious. Making of light weight sun visor inner frame with optimized structural design and better strength is difficult and is one of the challenges posed to the original equipment manufacturers (OEM'S).
[003] Therefore, there exists a need for a sun visor inner frame for a vehicle, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks. Further, there exists a need for a sun visor inner frame with a sliding on rod housing mounted thereon in a vehicle, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
[004] The principal object of embodiments herein is to provide a sun visor inner frame for a vehicle, which has optimized structural design and better strength.

[005] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a sun visor inner frame for a vehicle, which provides better strength to a mirror frame fitted to the sun visor inner frame.
[006] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a sun visor inner frame with a sliding on rod housing mounted thereon in a vehicle.
[007] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide a sun visor inner frame for a vehicle, which meets head impact regulation.
[008] These and other objects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[009] The embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0010] Fig. 1 depicts a perspective view of a sun visor inner frame for a vehicle, according to a first embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0011] Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of a sun visor inner frame for a vehicle, according to a second embodiment as disclosed herein; and
[0012] Fig. 3 depicts a perspective view of a sun visor inner frame with a sliding on rod housing mounted thereon in a vehicle, according to a third embodiment as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0014] The embodiments herein achieve a sun visor inner frame for a vehicle, which has optimized structural design and better strength. Further, embodiments herein achieve a sun visor inner frame with a sliding on rod housing mounted thereon in a vehicle. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to Figs. 1 through 3, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0015] Fig. 1 depicts a perspective view of a sun visor inner frame (100) for a vehicle, according to a first embodiment as disclosed herein. The sun visor inner frame (100) is used to provide shade to eyes of an occupant in a vehicle and to restrict the glare from sunlight. In the first embodiment, the sun visor inner frame (100) includes a peripheral frame (102), a mesh structure (104), a first reinforcement portion (106) and second reinforcement portion (108). The peripheral frame (102) includes a top portion (102T), a bottom portion (102B), a first side portion (102F) and a second side portion (102S). The top portion (102T) of the peripheral frame (102) is adjacent to roof panel of the vehicle. The bottom portion (102B) of the peripheral frame (102) is parallel and disposed away from the top portion (102T) of the peripheral frame (102). The first side portion (102F) of the peripheral frame (102) extends between corresponding end of the top portion (102T) and the bottom portion (102B) of the peripheral frame (102). The

second side portion (102S) of the peripheral frame (102) extends between the corresponding another end of the top portion (102T) and the bottom portion (102B) of the peripheral frame (102) and is parallel and disposed away from the first side portion (102F).The top portion (102T), the bottom portion (102B), the first side portion (102F) and the second side portion (102S) defines the peripheral frame (102) which is a rectangular peripheral frame.It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the peripheral frame (102) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the peripheral frame (102) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The mesh structure (104) is enclosed by the peripheral frame (102). The mesh structure (104) defines a plurality of openings (104P). In the first embodiment, each opening (104P) is at least one of a square opening, a hexagon opening and a polyhedron opening. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the opening (104P) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the opening (104P) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. Each opening (104P) is provided at a predefined angle.It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide each opening (104P) in any other pattern and orientation. In the first embodiment, a wall thickness of a portion of the mesh structure (104) adjacent to the top portion (102T) of the peripheral frame (102) and a wall thickness of another portion of the mesh structure (104) adjacent to the bottom portion (102B) of the peripheral frame (102) is not same. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the wall thickness of the mesh structure (104) in any other value without otherwise deterring the intended function of the mesh structure (104) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The first reinforcement portion (106) is adapted to be provided onto a first portion (104a) of the mesh structure (104) to reinforce the sun visor inner frame (100). The first reinforcement portion (106) is disposed adjacent to the top portion (102T) of the peripheral frame (102) and below a shaft (100S) of the sun visor inner frame (100). The second reinforcement portion (108) is adapted to be provided onto a second portion (104b) of the mesh structure (104) to reinforce the sun visor inner

frame (100). The second reinforcement portion (108) is disposed adjacent to the top portion (102T) of the peripheral frame (102) and below an arm bracket mounting portion (100M) of the sun visor inner frame (100). The sun visor inner frame (100) is made of at least one of an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic material and a glass reinforced polypropylene (PP GF) material. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the sun visor inner frame (100) to be made of any other material without otherwise deterring the intended function of the sun visor inner frame (100) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0016] Fig. 2 depicts a perspective view of a sun visor inner frame (200) for a vehicle, according to a second embodiment as disclosed herein. In the second embodiment, the sunvisor inner frame (200) includes a peripheral frame (202), a mesh structure (204), a mirror frame (206), a first reinforcement portion (208), a second reinforcement portion (210) and a third reinforcement portion (212). The peripheral frame (202) includes a top portion (202T), a bottom portion (202B), a first side portion (202F) and a second side portion (202S). The top portion (202T) of the peripheral frame (202) is adjacent to the roof panel of the vehicle. The bottom portion (202B) of the peripheral frame (202) is parallel and disposed away from the top portion (202T) of the peripheral frame (202). The first side portion (202F) of the peripheral frame (202) extends between corresponding end of the top portion (202T) and the bottom portion (202B) of the peripheral frame (202). The second side portion (202S) of the peripheral frame (202) extends between the corresponding another end of the top portion (202T) and the bottom portion (202B) of the peripheral frame (202) and is parallel and disposed away from the first side portion (202F). The top portion (202T), the bottom portion (202B), the first side portion (202F) and the second side portion (202S) defines the peripheral frame (202) which is a rectangular peripheral frame. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the peripheral frame (202) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the peripheral frame (202) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The mesh structure (204) is enclosed by the peripheral frame (202). The mesh structure

(204) defines a plurality of openings (204P). In the second embodiment, each opening (204P) is at least one of a square opening, a hexagon opening and a polyhedron opening. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the opening (204P) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the opening (204P) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. Each opening (204P) is provided at a predefined angle. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide each opening (104P) at any other pattern and orientation. In the second embodiment, a wall thickness of a portion of the mesh structure (204) adjacent to the top portion (202T) of the peripheral frame (202) and a wall thickness of another portion of the mesh structure (204) adjacent to the bottom portion (202B) of the peripheral frame (202) is not same. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the wall thickness of the mesh structure (204) in any other value without otherwise deterring the intended function of the mesh structure (204) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The mirror frame (206) is adapted to mount the mirror (not shown). The mirror frame (206) is received by the mirror frame receiving portion (not shown) provided in the mesh structure (204) to connect the mirror frame (206) with the sun visor inner frame (200). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the mirror receiving portion (not shown) of the mirror frame (206) is at least a cavity. In the second embodiment, the first reinforcement portion (208) is adapted to be provided onto at least a portion (206A) of themirror frame (206) to reinforce the mirror frame (206). In the second embodiment, the second reinforcement portion (210) is adapted to be provided onto a first portion (204a) of the mesh structure (204) to reinforce the sunvisor inner frame (200). The second reinforcement portion (210) is disposed adjacent to the top portion (202T) of the peripheral frame (202) and below a shaft (200S) of the sun visor inner frame (200). In the second embodiment, the third reinforcement portion (212) is adapted to be provided onto a second portion (204b) of the mesh structure (204) to reinforce the sunvisor inner frame (200). The third reinforcement portion (212) is disposed adjacent to the top portion (202T) of the peripheral frame (202) and below an arm

bracket mounting portion (200M) of the sun visor inner frame (200). The sun visor inner frame (200) is made of at least one of an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic material and a glass reinforced polypropylene (PP GF) material. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the sun visor inner frame (200) to be made of any other material without otherwise deterring the intended function of the sun visor inner frame (200) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0017] Fig. 3 depicts a perspective view of a sun visor inner frame (300) with a sliding on rod housing (308) mounted thereon in a vehicle, according to a third embodiment as disclosed herein. In the third embodiment, the sun visor inner frame (300) includes a peripheral frame (302), a mesh structure (304), a reinforcement portion (306) and a sliding on rod housing (308). The peripheral frame (302) includes a top portion (302T), a bottom portion (302B), a first side portion (302F) and a second side portion (302S). The top portion (302T) of the peripheral frame (302) is adjacent to the roof panel of the vehicle. The bottom portion (302B) of the peripheral frame (302) is parallel and disposed away from the top potion (302T) of the peripheral frame (302). The first side portion (302F) of the peripheral frame (302) extends between corresponding end of the top portion (302T) and the bottom portion (302B) of the peripheral frame (302). The second side portion (302S) of the peripheral frame (302) extends between the corresponding another end of the top portion (302T) and the bottom portion (302B) of the peripheral frame (302) and is parallel and disposed away from the first side portion (302F). The top portion (302T), the bottom portion (302B), the first side portion (302F) and the second side portion (302S) defines the peripheral frame (302) which is a rectangular peripheral frame. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the peripheral frame (302) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the peripheral frame (302) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. The mesh structure (304) is enclosed by the peripheral frame (302). The mesh structure (304) defines a plurality of openings (304P). In the third embodiment, each opening (304P) is at least one of a square opening, a hexagon opening and a

polyhedron opening. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the opening (304P) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the opening (304P) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. Each opening (304P) is provided at a predefined angle. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide each opening (304P) at any other pattern and orientation. In the second embodiment, a wall thickness of a portion of the mesh structure (304) adjacent to the top portion (302T) of the peripheral frame (302) and a wall thickness of another portion of the mesh structure (304) adjacent to the bottom portion (302B) of the peripheral frame (302) is not same. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the wall thickness of the mesh structure (304) in any other value without otherwise deterring the intended function of the mesh structure (304) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In the third embodiment, the reinforcement portion (306) is adapted to be provided onto the mesh structure (304) to reinforce the sun visor inner frame (300). In the third embodiment, the sliding on rod housing (308) is adapted to be mounted onto the peripheral frame (302) and connected with the mesh structure (304) through the reinforcement portion (306). In another embodiment, the sliding on rod housing is adapted to be snap fitted onto the peripheral frame (302) and the mesh structure (304). The reinforcement portion (306) is disposed below the top portion (302T) of the peripheral frame (302) and extends between the first side portion (302F) and the second side portion (302S) of the peripheral frame (302). In the third embodiment, the sun visor inner frame (300) is made of least one of an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic material and a glass reinforced polypropylene (PP GF) material. It is also within the scope of the embodiment herein to provide the sun visor inner frame (300) to be made of any other material without otherwise deterring the intended function of the sun visor inner frame as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0018] Therefore, a sun visor inner frame (100) for a vehicle, which has optimized structural design and better strength, is provided. Further, a sun visor inner frame (200) which provides better strength to a mirror frame (206) is

provided. Furthermore, a sun visor inner frame (300) with a sliding on rod housing (306) mounted thereon is provided.
[0019] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

We claim:-
1. A sunvisor inner frame (100) for a vehicle, said sunvisor inner frame (100)
comprising:
a peripheral frame (102);
a mesh structure (104) enclosed by said peripheral frame (102);
a first reinforcement portion (106) adapted to be provided onto a first portion(104a) of said mesh structure (104) to reinforce said sunvisor inner frame (100); and
a second reinforcement portion (108) adapted to be provided onto a second portion (104b) of said mesh structure (104) to reinforce said sun visor inner frame (100).
2. The sun visor inner frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first reinforcement (106) is disposed adjacent to a top portion (102T) of said peripheral frame (102) and below a shaft (100S) of said sun visor inner frame (100).
3. The sun visor inner frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second reinforcement portion (108) is disposed adjacent to a top portion (102T) of said peripheral frame (102) and below an arm bracket mounting portion (100M).
4. The sun visor inner frame (100) as claimed in claim 1 is made of at least one of an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic material and a glass reinforced polypropylene (PP GF) material.
5. The sun visor inner frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mesh structure (104) defines a plurality of opening (104P),
wherein each of said opening (104P) is provided at a predefined angle.
6. The sun visor inner frame (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein each of said
opening (104P) is at least one of a square opening, a hexagon opening and a
polyhedron opening.

7. The sun visor inner frame (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a wall thickness of a portion of said mesh structure (104) adjacent to a top portion (102T) of said peripheral frame (102) and a wall thickness of a portion of said mesh structure (104) adjacent to a bottom portion (102B) of said peripheral frame (102) is not same.
8. A sunvisor inner frame (200) for a vehicle, said sunvisor inner frame (200) comprising:
a peripheral frame (202);
a mesh structure (204) enclosed by said peripheral frame (202); a mirror frame (206) connected to said mesh structure (204); and a first reinforcement portion (208) adapted to be provided onto at least a portion (206A) of said mirror frame(206) to reinforce said mirror frame (206).
9. The sun visor inner frame (200) as claimed in claim 8 comprising, a second
reinforcement portion (210) adapted to be provided onto a first portion (204a) of
said mesh structure (204) to reinforce said sunvisor inner frame (200),
wherein
said second reinforcement portion (210) is disposed adjacent to a top portion (202T) of said peripheral frame (202) and below a shaft (200S) of said sun visor inner frame (200).
10. The sun visor inner frame (200) as claimed in claim 8 comprising, a third
reinforcement portion (212) adapted to be provided onto a second portion (204b)
of said mesh structure (204) to reinforce said sunvisor inner frame (200),
wherein
said third reinforcement portion (212) is disposed adjacent to a top portion (202T) of said peripheral frame (202) and below an arm bracket mounting portion (200M).

11. The sun visor inner frame (200) as claimed in claim 8 is made of at least one of an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic material and a glass reinforced polypropylene (PP GF) material.
12. A sun visor inner frame (300) for a vehicle, said sun visor inner frame (300) comprising:
a peripheral frame (302);
a mesh structure (304) enclosed by said peripheral frame (302); a reinforcement portion (306) adapted to be provided onto said mesh structure (304) to reinforce said sun visor inner frame (300); and
a sliding on rod housing (308) adapted to be mounted onto said peripheral frame (302) and connected with said mesh structure (304) through said reinforcement portion (306).
13. The sun visor inner frame (300) as claimed in claim 12, wherein said
reinforcement portion (306) is disposed below a top portion (302T) of said
peripheral frame (302) and extends between a first side portion (302F) and a
second side portion (302S) of said peripheral frame (302).
14. The sun visor inner frame (300) as claimed in claim 12 is made of least one of
an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic material and a glass reinforced
polypropylene (PP GF) material.