The unknown secret that hides your car umbrella – the hidden function

Every driver knows that there is an umbrella over his head, but few know all the functions that he hides.

A century has passed since its invention umbrella From this simple component inside the vehicle that carries them Sunlight… out of the driver’s eyes.

The first parachute appeared in 1924 In the Ford Model T And it was put in the outer part of the windshield, While from 1931 it passed to the inside of the vehicles. It has been for decades An integral part of the basic equipment of vehicles Do not allow the seemingly innocent rays of the sun to blind us.

Given the constant presence of sunshades in every four-wheeled vehicle, we can hardly find a driver who does not know how to use them. On the other hand, a large part of the drivers are not aware that the sunshade can protect our eyes from the sunlight that penetrates the cabin of our car not only from the windshield but also from side window.

In particular, one of the tangent hinges is designed in such a way as to allow this Turn and place it in the side window (see photo above). Simple and effective.

However, fewer of these are aware of another function that exists in some shades: these are based on a metal rod that can f has been extended.

This function allows the driver Turn the shade towards the window and expand the space it takes up, For better sun protection.

Finally, it should be noted that according to data from the US Highway Safety Agency (NHTSA),… blinding drivers with its rays is a cause of causation 9,000 road accidents a year And he recommends it The second most common reason – related to environmental conditions – traffic accidents first of all slippery roads.

See how the shadow can be extended