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A pivot rod connection interface cover for covering the connection interface of a sun visor pivot rod which protects occupants from head impact injury in the event of a crash, yet allows the sun visor to both pivot and rotate in a fully normal and familiar manner. The pivot rod connection interface

A pivot rod connection interface cover for covering the connection interface of a sun visor pivot rod which protects occupants from head impact injury in the event of a crash, yet allows the sun visor to both pivot and rotate in a fully normal and familiar manner. The pivot rod connection interface cover is composed of a base member and a cover member rotatively connected thereto. The base member is affixed to the roof of the vehicle and preferably serves as a pivot rod support which allows rotation of the pivot rod with respect to the roof. The cover member has a preferably hemispherical dome shape that snappingly engages the base member so as to be rotatable therewith and receives therewithin the pivot rod connection interface (ie.,including the elbow). Preferably, but not necessarily, internal to the cover member are left and right guide walls which serve as crush features, as well as assistance to guiding the pivot rod therewithin. A visor pivot rod may be integrally connected to the connection interface cover.

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1. A sun visor pivot rod connection interface cover apparatus, comprising:a base member; a cover member having a cover wall having an exterior surface of a selected shape, said cover member having an interior hollow defined by said cover wall; a connection connecting said cover member to said base m

1. A sun visor pivot rod connection interface cover apparatus, comprising:a base member; a cover member having a cover wall having an exterior surface of a selected shape, said cover member having an interior hollow defined by said cover wall; a connection connecting said cover member to said base member so that said cover member is rotatable in relation to said base member; and a visor pivot rod connected to said cover member.