CX-1 visor which SHOEI developed for the first time in the industry as a visor integrated with mechanism
without separate cover created various merits such as flush surface and one touch removing/fixing. Its original
design has been a main stream of visor design followed by many other manufacturers. Because of its
prominence of basic design we had been maintaining the basic structure of visor mechanism for a long time.
However, when we considered what SHOEI full-face model of next generation shall be, we fond it necessary to
review design including a visor mechanism from scratch for further satisfaction of customers. As a result,
brand new CW-1 visor and Q.R.S.A. (Quick Release Self Adjusting) System were born as a real innovation.

There are several factors for a position of a rotation axis for opening/closing of a visor. Securing full vision,
positional relationship between inner surface of a visor and a shell or parts, relation with a shell shape design
and relative angle of contact with a window beading for close contact have to be considered. For some of these
factors a rotational axis shall be positioned rearward while it had better be positioned forward. In order to
resolve these contradictory requirements comprehensively, we applied in Q.R.S.A. System a variable axis
mechanism where an axis is moved front and rear corresponding to opening/closing angles. This mechanism
made it possible to extend Pinlock Fog-Free Lens upward and improved close contact with a window beading
further.

A visor developed together with Q.R.S.A. Base Plate is CW-1. Both horizontal and vertical dimensions are enlarged so that it may correspond to extended vision caused by a wider eye port. A rib on an inner top of a visor eliminates step with Pinlock Fog-Free Lens and realizes rigidity of a whole visor and flush surface with a shell.
A surface of an enlarged knob for opening/closing of a visor is adjusted to a direction of visor opening for smooth handling. CW-1 is made of polycarbonate and 3-D molded as has been developed by SHOEI for a long time. Long experience and high technology for mold designing realized clear vision with minimum distortion. Almost 100% of UV ray is blocked and hard coating is applied to protect from scratch.

Substantially Extended Upper Vision of Pinlock Fog-Free Lens

New shaped Pinlock Fog-Free Lens with extended vision is designed for Q.R.S.A.+CW-1 Visor. Combination of 2 layers structure with air chamber between a visor and a lens and a special coated anti-fog lens restrains fogging and secures clear vision.

We received request to improve upper vision of Pinlock Fog-Free Lens in a riding position leaning forward from many customers for former model. In Q.R.S.A.+CW-1 Visor, we succeeded in moving top end of Pinlock Fog-Free Lens and silicone sealing out of vision by methods below.

a) Control of Visor’s Movement by Variable Axis

b) Application of Rib at Inner Top of Visor to Make Height of Visor’s Inner Surface Same as Pinlock Fog-Free Lens

c) Extension of Visor Upward to Position Top End of Pinlock Fog-Free Lens in New CW-1 Visor and Q.R.S.A. System Overlapping Portion of Shell and Visor. Extended clear vision enhances comfort and concentration in rain or low temperature which makes a visor easy to fog.

SHOEI’s own visor lock and pre-set lever to keep a visor in a slightly opened position are improved further in
Q.R.S.A. System for easy handling. By moving a lever downward from a standard position while a visor is fully
closed, an outer base plate slides forward and creates a slight gap between a visor and a window beading. A
proper introduction of outer air eliminates or avoids fogging. A visor is locked and a sudden opening of a visor
is avoided when a lever is moved upward.*
* A visor may be opened even if it is locked when an excessive force is applied.