Abstract: A window protector assembly that protects both the inside and outside of standard panes of glazing from vandalism or other damage. The assembly comprises a pane of glazing, a sheet of protective material on the inside and outside of the glazing, and a frame. The frame pivots on the outer side of the glazing for quick loading and unloading of the glazing and the protective sheet on the outside of the glazing, and the frame also pivots closed to seal the glazing and protective sheets securely within the window protector assembly. The frame also comprises a recess wherein the protective sheet on the inside of the glazing is positioned.

Abstract: An edge seal polymer profile (31) attached proximate the peripheral edge of a vehicle window glazing (1), wherein the profile (31) is adapted to cover the gap or channel between the glazing edge and the adjacent vehicle window frame in an aesthetically pleasing manner. In an exemplary embodiment, a flexible lip of the profile (31) bends back toward the exterior surface (2) of the glazing/substrate upon insertion of the glazing into the vehicle window frame, thereby bending or flexing into a position where an end portion (e.g., approximately T-shaped end portion) of the lip is approximately flush with the exterior surface (2) of the glazing and the exterior surface of the window frame.

Abstract: In a window (1), which is intended in particular to be fitted in a bodywork opening (11) of a vehicle, which is equipped on at least a main surface, intended to face inwards in the fitted state, with a profiled bead (2) which comprises, as lateral covering attachment, a lip (5) projecting beyond the edge of the pane (1) with a sealing rib (7) which can be applied against an adjacent wall part (13) when the window is fitted, there is provided on the lip (5), according to the invention, parallel to the first sealing rib (6) which can be applied against the wall part (13), at least one second sealing rib (7) which can be applied against the edge (21) of the window without adhesion contact.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass sheet having a hole for attachment of the sheet to a vehicle body. The hole includes a through hole and a thin part in contact with the through hole. A bolt is fitted so that the head of the bolt is fitted in the thin part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of rear quarter bodywork (14) made as a single piece and comprising at least a portion made of translucent or transparent material that forms a quarter window (15). The piece of bodywork has another portion (17) contiguous with the quarter window (15) and forming glazing for lights suitable for protecting a light source that is located on the vehicle in the vicinity of the quarter window.

Abstract: A window assembly for a mass transit vehicle adapted to receive a transparent protective member to be positioned adjacent an inner surface of a piece of window glazing by a set of retaining brackets that provide rapid removal of the member without having to remove the retaining brackets. The retaining brackets enclose all four edges of the vehicle window glazing and incorporate a defined space between the window glazing an the inner surface of the retaining brackets. The protective member is positioned within the defined space and can be moved between a secured position and a release position.

Abstract: A window protector assembly that protects both the inside and outside of standard panes of glazing from vandalism or other damage. The assembly comprises a pane of glazing, a sheet of protective material on the inside and outside of the glazing, and a frame. The frame pivots on the outer side of the glazing for quick loading and unloading of the glazing and the protective sheet on the outside of the glazing, and the frame also pivots closed to seal the glazing and protective sheets securely within the window protector assembly. The frame also comprises a recess wherein the protective sheet on the inside of the glazing is positioned.

Abstract: A closure panel mounting for a window opening of a vehicle body structure includes a U-shaped three sided recess into which the panel is slidable, with a fourth side of the closure panel engaged by another closure panel included in the vehicle body structure. In a first embodiment the panel is slid vertically down into tracks extending along the recess, and a top panel has an edge engaging the fourth side of the panel. In a second embodiment, the recess tracks extend horizontally and the panel is slid into the recess from the rear, a vehicle tailgate engaging the end of the panel when swung closed to secure the closure panel in position.

Abstract: A decorative molding for use around automotive vehicle moldings, capable of being bent around the corners of the window to fit tightly and minimize the corner radius required for the window. The molding is primarily composed of a thermoplastic vulcanite elastomeric material, and has a layer of a harder semi-rigid polyolefin elastomer at least partially embedded in the primary material. A thin metallic reinforcement has an adhesive coating and is embedded in the layer.

Abstract: A molded plastic window panel and method for locating and guiding the window panel to a final position in a window opening in an automotive vehicle body structure, with locator guide features molded integrally in a window panel perimeter portion projecting toward corresponding complementary locator guide features on the body structures. The perimeter portion may be molded as an outer piece separate from a main transparent section with the locator guide features integral therewith, the outer piece bonded to the main section to form a unitary panel. The outer piece may be molded from an opaque plastic to provide a masking black out border and an adhesive joint used to permanently mount the window panel in the body structure window opening. The locator guide features may comprise resiliently deflectable elements such as fingers or tabs on one part engaging complementary features on the other part to urge the window panel into a properly located position on the body structure.

Abstract: A module (3) for the door (1) of an automobile vehicle comprises a window raiser mechanism (4) of the type having two substantially parallel rails (5) and driving cables (6) arranged in the form of an X between these rails and slidable relative to the latter, and a support for this mechanism. This support (9) has a generally X shape connecting the upper ends (5a) to the lower ends (5b) of the rails and enveloping the cables. This support may be, for example, formed by an X-shaped tubular structure rigidly interconnecting the two rails and enveloping the cables (6) whose sheaths, which were otherwise necessary, may be eliminated. The tubular structure (9) protects the cables against aggression and deterioration due to transport and mounting in the door.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system for suspending a rigid panel in an opening formed in a barrier structure. The system comprises a sleeve of flexible material having an anchor portion attachable to the perimeter of the opening and a grip portion opposite the anchor portion. The grip portion is contoured so as to form a channel disposed between an anterior extension and a posterior extension of the grip portion. Each of the anterior extension and the posterior extension comprises a fold of the flexible material having an apex at its inner end. A first elongated tensioning member received within the apex of the anterior extension and a second elongated tensioning member received within the apex of the posterior extension. The edges of the panel are received within the channel and the first and second elongated tensioners may be made sufficiently taut to prevent easy removal of the panel from the channel. Also disclosed is a method of suspending a rigid panel in a barrier structure employing structure as disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle and a window system that provides a closed position where a window is positioned within a window opening, and an opened position where the window is moved out of the window opening and then moved to a position remote from the window opening. The window system includes a window connected to the vehicle via one or more connection members. The connection members are connected to a transport system mounted to a roof of the vehicle. The transport system allows the window and the connection members to rotate upward, and slid forward upon the transport system to an open position on the roof of the vehicle. The window can then be locked in the open position.

Abstract: In a window (1), which is intended in particular to be fitted in a bodywork opening (11) of a vehicle, which is equipped on at least a main surface, intended to face inwards in the fitted state, with a profiled bead (2) which comprises, as lateral covering attachment, a lip (5) projecting beyond the edge of the pane (1) with a sealing rib (7) which can be applied against an adjacent wall part (13) when the window is fitted, there is provided on the lip (5), according to the invention, parallel to the first sealing rib (6) which can be applied against the wall part (13), at least one second sealing rib (7) which can be applied against the edge (21) of the window without adhesion contact. In this way, a covering of the lateral space is obtained effecting in practice a closure flush with the main surface of the pane and with the adjacent wall or bodywork surface.

Abstract: A window protector assembly that protects both the inside and outside of standard panes of glazing from vandalism or other damage. The assembly comprises a pane of glazing, a sheet of protective material on the inside and outside of the glazing, and a frame. The frame pivots on the outer side of the glazing for quick loading and unloading of the glazing and the protective sheet on the outside of the glazing, and the frame also pivots closed to seal the glazing and protective sheets securely within the window protector assembly. The frame also comprises a recess wherein the protective sheet on the inside of the glazing is positioned.

Abstract: A window assembly for a mass transit vehicle adapted to receive a transparent protective member to be positioned adjacent an inner surface of a piece of window glazing by a set of retaining brackets that provide rapid removal of the member without having to remove the retaining brackets. The retaining brackets enclose all four edges of the vehicle window glazing and incorporate a defined space between the window glazing an the inner surface of the retaining brackets. The protective member is positioned within the defined space and can be moved between a secured position and a release position.

Abstract: A vehicular window assembly adapted to close an opening in a vehicle body includes a window panel of glass or plastic in the form of a sheet, a primer layer, and at least one polymeric gasket preferably formed from a polymer resin comprising an olefin and bonded to the panel on the primer layer which also comprises an olefin. The primer preferably has a transition temperature above which improved adhesion characteristics are exhibited, and the panel and primer are preferably preheated above the transition temperature prior to molding or other application of the gasket. Alternately, the primer can be cross-linkable and is preferably cured after application of the gasket through ambient moisture and/or post heating. The gasket may also be preformed and applied to the window panel with pressure and heat.

Abstract: A multi-purpose camper shell front window and frame assembly, for allowing quick and easy removal of a front camper shell window, without removal of the camper shell from the truck, to facilitate cleaning of the truck window and camper shell window; and for allowing use of one's choice among multiple front camper shell windows, including a picture window or a double pane sliding window; or for allowing use of a front pressure boot. A one piece outer frame assembly is readily secured to, or removed from, the camper shell front window aperture, and the picture window, sliding window, or pressure boot may be readily be installed within, or removed from, the outer frame assembly. Removal and reinstallation of a camper shell window, may easily be accomplished, without any special tools, in less than half an hour.

Abstract: An outside edge of a glass pane and a coextensive inside edge of a frame are connected together by a glass-mount assembly having a T-section outer seal strip fixed to an inner face of one of the edges and having an inwardly projecting T-leg and a U-section inner seal strip fixed to the other edge and forming an outwardly open groove snugly receiving the T-leg, and a plurality of screw fasteners each having a part bearing outward on the inner seal strip and a shank engaged in the T-leg of the inner seal strip. The outer strip is provided with a plurality of inwardly open threaded sleeves each receiving a respective one of the shanks. These sleeves can be part of one or more metal reinforcement profiles imbedded in the outer strip. Alternately the screw fasteners are self-tapping screws and the outer seal strip is formed with a plurality of inwardly open blind bores each receiving a respective one of the screws.

Abstract: The invention relates to one- or two-component polyurethane lacquers for coating elastomers containing polyurethane prepolymers with an average of two or more isocyanate groups per molecule which have been prepared by mixing alcohols having a functionality of two or higher with an excess of isocyanate compounds having a functionality of two or higher and solvents, characterized in that a compound containing iron oxide is added in an extremely large quantity to improve surface slip, and to the production and use of such one- or two-component polyurethane lacquers.

Abstract: A vehicle window for mounting in an aperture in a vehicle body includes a glass pane having inner and outer faces provided with a polymer profile extending along at least a substantial part of at least one edge of the pane and adhering to the inner face thereof. The profile projects a predetermined distance from the inner face, and includes structure for locating the window relative to the aperture during assembly of the vehicle, wherein at least part of at least one edge of the pane is free of the at least one polymer profile. Optionally, the window may additionally include at least one preformed finishing member extending along an edge of the pane, and/or at least one polymeric distance piece for spacing the window from the vehicle bodywork.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sealed mounting of a part on a frame, the device being of the type comprising an edging having an elastically deformable body provided firstly with a link element overmolded at least in part on the periphery of the part, and secondly with a sealing element, wherein the sealing element projects from the edging towards the frame and has a removable fixing device designed to co-operate with a complementary retaining device carried by the edging.

Abstract: A window panel assembly for use in a vehicle includes a window panel having interior and exterior surfaces and a power strip attached to the interior surface of the window panel. The power strip includes a channel receiving an electrically powered accessory such as a map light. The accessory is movable to a number of positions within the channel to accommodate the needs of a vehicle occupant. Preferably, the assembly is used in the roof area of the vehicle such that the accessory is supported overhead of the passenger compartment. An opaque frit layer may be included on the window panel to conceal the power strip when the assembly is viewed from the exterior.

Abstract: A flange having a first flange close to a roof panel and a second flange close to roof rail which are mutually overlapped with each other is disposed in a peripheral edge of an opening portion of a vehicle body. A peripheral edge of a window shield panel is bonded on the flange. A spacer inserting port open in both ends is provided between the first flange and the second flange. A first spacer has an inserting portion, a first engaging portion and a locating hole. The inserting portion is inserted into the spacer inserting port from one of the openings, whereby the first spacer is fixed to the flange and the first engaging portion and the locating hole are exposed from the flange. The second spacer is fixed to a peripheral edge of the window shield panel. The second spacer has a second engaging portion engageable with the first engaging portion and a locating pin insertable into the locating hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a locater pin (1) for locating a first article such as a glass window panel (104) with respect to a second article such as a window frame (101) in a vehicle chassis (100). The pin (1) includes a head portion (2) for attachment to the glass panel (104) and an elongate stem portion (3) which extends from the head portion for receipt in an aperture (102,103) of the frame (101). In this way the pin is able properly locate the glass panel relative to the frame. The locater pin (1) further includes stress dissipation means (8) which is adapted to yield in the event that a stress load greater than a predetermined limit is transmitted through the pin between the glass panel (104) and the frame (101) to thereby prevent damage to the glass panel and/or the frame. The present invention also provides a window assembly incorporating such a locater pin (1), and a vehicle incorporating such a window assembly.

Abstract: A window protector assembly having pivoting retaining members that can be pivotally attached to a frame defining an opening that is adapted to receive the glazing of the window and also one or more protective layers. In one embodiment, an outer protective layer and an inner protective layer are positioned within the opening with the glazing interposed between the outer protective layer and the inner protective layer. The pivoting retaining members are adapted to move between an opened position wherein the protective layers and the glazing can be removed from the window and a closed positioned wherein the retaining members secure the protective layers and the glazing within the opening of the window frame. The pivoting retaining members further include a securing mechanism to secure the protective members within the window frames.

Abstract: An industrial truck has a driver's cab with two, spaced-apart guides into which the upper and lower edges of the windshield are engaged. The windshield can be removed and replaced by bending or sliding the windshield to disengage the edges of the windshield from the guides. The windshield is held in place in the guides by fastening devices, such as hold-down plates located at the sides of the windshield.

Abstract: A motor vehicle glazing (1) prepared for installation according to the adhesive process is provided with a profiled spacer (8) produced by extrusion of an extrudable polymer directly onto glazing (1) and subsequent setting. During installation of glazing (1) in the window opening of the motor vehicle body, profiled spacer (8) acts as an intermediate member between glazing (1) and assembly adhesive extrudate (13). Profiled spacer (8) is provided along its outer periphery with a lip portion (10) projecting beyond peripheral area (3) of glazing (1). In the installed position of glazing (1), lip portion (10) rests against the window frame flange (4) running parallel to peripheral area (3) of glazing (1) and acts, upon insertion of the glazing during the setting process of assembly adhesive (13), as a support and centering element for glazing (1).