Abstract: The invention concerns a window assembly in a vehicle having a window pane that is fixed in a window frame that is also used for movable windows, and a method for mounting the fixed window pane in the window assembly. The method may include: mounting a window mounting assembly to a vehicle structure adjacent to the window opening; sliding the window pane into run channels of the vehicle window frame; mounting a lower edge of the window pane onto a peripheral support surface of a window support cam of the window mounting assembly; rotating a cam lobe of the window support cam into contact with the lower edge of the window pane until the window pane slides upward into a fully closed position; and locking the window support cam, against rotation allowing the window pane to lower, as the window pane is lifted into the fully closed position.

Abstract: A shield/window assembly for a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) includes a frame having a rigid body and four perimeter portions, a screen member attached to the frame and having a permeable body, and a fastening member attached to the frame and adapted for releasably coupling to a mating member of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for securing a window to a vehicle body, comprising a support body consisting of a window chassis supporting an outer glass, said system further including a counterchassis fit to connect said support body to said vehicle body, wherein said counterchassis further includes a draw piece with at least an outer portion and at least an inner wing, said outer portion and said inner wing being interconnected, and wherein said outer portion is substantially coplanar to said outer glass.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a glazing, a frame encircling a periphery of the glazing and securable about an opening in a support structure, and at least one retaining bracket secured to the glazing. The retaining bracket can be secured to the glazing with adhesive or mechanical fasteners. The retaining bracket has at least one tab forming an interlock with the frame to secure the glazing to the frame so that the glazing is selectively removable from the frame without removing the frame from the support structure. Preferably, the retaining bracket extends through an opening in the frame and the tab engages an edge of the opening to form the interlock.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention that bringing a door weather strip into contact with a side molding restrains dusts and the like from intruding into a gap between a front pillar and a side door. A front pillar (17) is provided between a side portion of a windshield glass (13) and a front portion of a side door (14), and an upper molding made of a resin is fitted to an upper part of the windshield glass (13). Also, a side molding (28) made of a resin is fitted to a side portion (13b) of the windshield glass (13), and the inner surface of the side portion (13b) of the windshield glass (13) is bonded to the front pillar (17). Moreover, a door weather strip (31) is provided along the front portion of the side door (14), and the door weather strip (31) is constructed so as to be brought into contact with the side molding (28).

Abstract: A slider window assembly for a motor vehicle includes a peripheral frame, at least one fixed panel located within the frame and adjacent an opening and a slider panel located within the frame and movable between a closed position wherein the slider panel covers the opening and an open position wherein the slider panel does not entirely close the opening. A drive assembly is operably connected to the slider panel to selectively move the slider panel between the closed and open positions. The drive assembly includes a rack secured to the slider panel, an electric motor secured to a fixed position on the slider window assembly, and a gear operably connected to the motor and operably engaging the rack so that operation of the motor in opposite directions moves the slider panel in opposite directions between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A surround molding module incorporates an invisible division bar assembly. The invisible division bar includes a support or glass encapsulation that does not extend outwardly beyond the plane of the exterior surface of fixed and movable windows of the vehicle. It provides a butt joint between these window edges. The support also carries a guide member that provides tracking with a guide extending outwardly from a glass encapsulation secured to the movable window. A glass run channel is also secured to the support along the rear vertical edge of the movable window. An effective window guide tracking system is provided that has improved wind noise and a flush window appearance with no off-set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing, trimming or guide strip (15) for the window of a motor vehicle, comprising a continuous loop arranged around the fixed triangular window (11) of the vehicle and an additional loop arranged around the displaceable main window (9) of the rear door of the vehicle. This seal comprises an extruded section (19) in order to maintain the pleasant optical appearance of the vehicle exterior. A section of the extruded material (19) is replaced by formed material that is formed on the fixed triangular window (11). The formed material comprises a recess in order to engage the extruded part and thereby connecting the extruded part mechanically to the formed material and the fixed triangular window (11).

Abstract: A system for suspending a rigid panel in an opening formed in a barrier structure 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.

Abstract: An aggregate support is attachable in a side structure of a vehicle, such as for instance in a vehicle door, for example. The aggregate support includes a mount for a window pane that guides the window pane when the latter is in a lowered position.

Abstract: A window assembly configured for installation in a recessed window aperture comprises one or more transparent fixed position panes, one or more sliding panes, and a mounting frame. The mounting frame comprises at least a substantially full-circumference, molded plastic frame member and reinforcement integral with the frame member. The mounting frame at least partially defines a window opening. The mounting frame, e.g., the frame member, forms upper and lower slider runways extending laterally above and below the window opening. The sliding pane is slidably positioned in the upper and lower slider runways for sliding movement between open and closed positions. The mounting frame mounts the fixed position pane(s) by adhesive surface bonding to the interior surface of the fixed position pane. The exterior surface of the fixed position pane is free of adhesive.

Abstract: A door molding portion, configured to be attached to a door glass mounting portion of a vehicle door, includes a substantially rectangular member with a first and a second end, and a curved member with a first and a second end, the first end of the curved member being connected to the first end of the rectangular member, wherein the curved member becomes gradually wider from the first end toward the second end. The curved member may include a mounting plate, a molding portion molded on the mounting plate, a protrusion protruding downward at a center of the mounting plate, and a bracket attached to the protrusion.

Abstract: An attachment structure for a window glass and a glass molding in which the window glass and the glass molding are attached to a glass fitting section of a vehicle body via a molding clip having a glass holding section and a molding attachment section, wherein: the glass holding section is engaged with a peripheral edge of the window glass such that relative movement between the window glass and the glass molding is possible only in a direction along the peripheral edge; the molding attachment section is attached to the glass molding; and the relative movement is restricted along an inside-outside direction of the vehicle body but is allowed in a direction along the surface of the window glass.

Abstract: A bonded vehicular glass assembly utilizes a two-component urethane adhesive to attach an attachment member at a glass panel to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle. The attachment member may be a hinge, or a latch, or the like. Related methods of forming and of attaching components to glass are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a glass mounting structure that enables a glass to be mounted, preventing the breakage thereof. A locking member 52 is provided at a glass 13 closing an opening portion 11a in a cab 11, a mounting portion 54 opposed to the locking member 52 is formed at the opening portion 11a, and a locked member 57 is provided for mounting the glass 13 at the opening portion 11a by locking the locking member 52 to the mounting portion 54. The locked member 57 is held by the locking member 52 in the state where the locking member 52 is movable with respect to the mounting portion 54. The locking member 51 is provided at least at either a lower portion inner surface or an upper portion inner surface in a side portion of the windshield glass 13.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle body structure which has a sub-window plate and a front fender each disposed at the rear of a headlamp lens on a sidewall of a vehicle body. In the vehicle body structure, a longitudinally-extending concave portion 60 is defined between the front fender 4 and a combination of a front pillar 52 and a hood 2. The concave portion 60 has at least a frontward region partly receiving therein a headlamp lens 10 and a rearward region receiving therein the sub-window plate 30 at the rear of the headlamp lens 10, whereby a plurality of components including at least the headlamp lens 10 and the sub-window plate 30 are received in the concave portion 60 to form a belt-line surface module F which continuously covers the concave portion 60 to define a transparent or semi-transparent exterior surface on the sidewall of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A transom window assembly is provided that comprises a windowpane and an openable transom pane, the windowpane and the transom pane being adjacent to each other. A transom hinge hingedly connecting the windowpane and the transom pane to each other comprises a first hinge portion attached to the interior surface of the transom pane along a lower edge, preferably directly attached, and a second hinge portion attached to the interior surface of the windowpane along the transom opening edge. The transom window is capable of being swung between a closed position and an open position. Certain embodiments of the window assemblies have a flush appearance. Also provided are vehicles comprising a vehicle window assembly in accordance with those just described.

Abstract: A retractable pillar is used in a convertible vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a pillar is automatically retracted and extended. A further aspect of the present invention rotates at least a portion of the pillar during its movement. In still another aspect of the present invention, a retractable B-pillar provides weatherstrip sealing to a door-mounted window.

Abstract: A bulletproof window, unitary casement for the window and method for replacing and containing a sheet of bulletproof glass within the casement. The casement securely retains the bulletproof glass therewithin via an ‘L’-shaped cover plate secured over the bulletproof glass within the casement. The casement further comprises reliefs to accommodate the bolt heads that secure the cover plate to a hinge, such as on a vehicle door. The corners of the casement are relieved to allow use of a bulletproof glass sheet without the need to form a radius at the corners of the bulletproof glass sheet.

Abstract: An automotive cowl cover includes a first wall and a second wall disposed from the first wall, the first and second walls defining opposing sides of a channel configured for receiving an edge of a windshield, and a tapered shim having a non-uniform height extending from the first wall toward the second wall. The defined channel can engage an edge of the windshield of the automobile.

Abstract: An automotive side impact assembly 10 is provided. The automotive side impact assembly 10 includes a door assembly 18 having a door body portion 20 and a window opening portion 22. The door body portion 20 and said window opening portion 22 meet to form a beltline 24. A window assembly 26 is positioned within the window opening portion 22 and extends into the door body portion 20 when in a window closed condition 28. An automotive seat assembly 12 is positioned adjacent said door assembly 18. A side-impact air bag assembly 32 is positioned within the automobile 14 such that the side air-bag 32 is deployed between the door assembly 18 and the automotive seat 12. The side-impact air bag assembly 32 has a deployed condition in which a side air-bag 32 is deployed during a collision.

Abstract: A windshield spacer basically has a mounting portion and a windshield supporting portion. The mounting portion has a fastening structure configured and arranged to be fixedly coupled to a vehicle body part. The windshield supporting portion is integrally formed with the mounting portion, and configured and arranged relative to the mounting portion to restrict a movement of a windshield in a direction substantially parallel to a main surface of the windshield and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the main surface of the windshield. The windshield spacer preferably further includes a molding retaining portion integrally formed with the mounting portion, and configured and arranged relative to the mounting portion to rigidly retain a windshield molding.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a first panel member, which defines a cabin, and second panel member, which is disposed to face the first panel member from outside of the cabin. The second panel member and the first panel member form a receptacle therebetween. The receptacle contains a window regulator. The first panel member includes a first portion which separates the cabin and the receptacle from each other, and a second portion which separates inside and outside of the cabin from each other. The second panel member covers the first portion of the first panel member from outside of the cabin and is fixed to the second portion.

Abstract: A vehicle frame includes a load carrying framework and a body mounted on the framework. The framework has a board frame, a window frame for windscreen, a pair of upper balks and a pair of upper window balks along both sides of the vehicle and supported at least by door pillars. The window frame has a one piece U shaped member arranged between the board frame and the pair of upper balks, and an upper cross member connected to prongs of the U-shape member, the under part of the U-shape member being fastened to the board frame and an intermediate part of both prongs of the U-shape member being fastened to a waist plate fixed on the board frame.

Abstract: 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 is received within the apex of the anterior extension and a second elongated tensioning member is 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. Another aspect includes a method of suspending a rigid panel in a barrier structure by employing the suspension system.

Abstract: A molding includes an attaching portion to be bonded to an interior side of a peripheral edge of a glass plate and an elastic portion capable of being in close contact with a window opening. The molding is made of thermoplastic resin and has an electrically conductive member insert-molded therein, the electrically conductive member extending substantially parallel to a surface of the glass plate and generating heat by bringing an eddy current generator near thereto. The eddy current generator is brought near a surface of the transparent plate to generate heat in the electrically conductive member, thereby softening or melting the molding, and an external force is applied to the transparent plate to disassemble the transparent plate from the window opening of an automobile.

Abstract: A high roof structure of a vehicle includes a high roof formed from a RFP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics) with good durability, forming properties, and a reinforced structure is integrally installed using a predetermined adhering member and engaging member. No welding is needed. An indoor height of a vehicle is increased to a desired size and a desired indoor floor space index is obtained.

Abstract: A windowpane is supported in a gasket by a support member so that a space for allowing the windowpane to shift therein is ensured between an end surface of the windowpane and a surface in a channel of the gasket facing the end surface, the gasket having the channel for receiving a peripheral edge of the windowpane, and the support member being removable from the gasket. The windowpane can be easily removed from a body panel by removing the support member and shifting the windowpane into the space.

Abstract: A windshield stop is operable in a conventional manner to support the lower edge of an automotive windshield while the adhesive material mounting the windshield to the body of the automobile cures, and is also operable to provide an attachment of the cowl grille assembly covering the gap between the windshield and the hood of the automobile. The windshield stop has a cowl mounting portion integrally formed with the finger supports for the windshield. An opening through the cowl mounting portion can receive a conventional push pin to attach the cowl grille assembly to the windshield stop and provide a fixed support therefore.

Abstract: A slider window assembly for an automotive vehicle comprises a fixed glass panel adapted to be installed in a window frame defined by a body panel. The fixed glass panel is bonded to the window frame by an adhesive bead and defines an opening. A sliding window opens and closes the opening and includes an edge that is received in a guide rail that is adhesively bonded to the fixed glass panel. The guide rail defines a channel for the edge of the sliding window and also includes an extension that is bonded to the window frame by the adhesive bead. In this manner, the guide rail continues to support the sliding window in the event that the fixed glass panel is unable to provide the primary support function.

Abstract: A door assembly with upper and lower door portions. The upper door portion has a window section with one or more clear panels mounted in a frame member. In use, the entire upper door portion including the frame member and window section can be removed as a unit and conveniently stored in a pocket or cavity in the lower door portion. The window section in one embodiment has a vertically retractable panel and in another, two clear panels are provided that can be slid horizontally to open the window area. Another embodiment has a folding or pivoting upper door portion which can be collapsed on itself and conveniently stored in the cavity or pocket of the lower door portion.

Abstract: A window assembly for a public transportation vehicle that permits rapid removal and replacement is disclosed. The vehicle has a sidewall with a window opening. One or more frame members are attached within the window opening. The frame members are adapted to comprise one or more apertures. One or more retainers are adhesively attached to the inner surface and towards the outer periphery of a piece of glazing. The retainers have protrusions that can extend through the apertures in the frame members and engage therewith when the piece of glazing is positioned adjacent to the window opening. Removable fasteners can be attached to the protrusions so as to detachably secure the piece of glazing and the retainers to the frame members. This allows easy removal and replacement of the piece of glazing from the window opening of the sidewall of the vehicle.

Abstract: A windshield mounting structure includes A-pillars for mounting a windshield and cracking inducers provided at the A-pillars. The cracking inducers cause cracking in the windshield when an external force greater than a given force acts on the windshield from the vehicle outside. The cracking in the windshield allows the windshield to move in its entirety or in part toward a passenger compartment, absorbing impact in collision.

Abstract: A bonded vehicular glass assembly utilizes a urethane adhesive to attach a dynamic load-bearing attachment member to a glass substrate to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle. Related methods of forming, and methods of attaching components to glass are disclosed.

Abstract: A glass pane with plastic bordering for fixed side and rear windows as well as moonroofs of a vehicle. The glass pane comprises a groove formed in the plastic bordering adapted to receive a resilient sealing profile. The plastic bordering with the sealing profile press fit in the groove is adapted to secure the glass pane within a chassis of a vehicle as well as provide weather sealing. The contour of the plastic bordering is adapted to accurately locate and self-center the glass pane within a receiving chassis.

Abstract: An automotive window trim molding for fixed glass windows is formed from a flexible polymeric material and has a channel section for receiving an edge of a fixed glass window. A double-sided adhesive foam tape is provided on an interior wall of the channel section to bond the molding to a glass panel received within the channel.

Abstract: A rear window structure constructed in a vehicle body, which includes a window panel, a peripheral portion of a window opening in the vehicle body to which the window panel is fitted and an exterior part covering a rim of the window panel. The peripheral portion includes a first platform molded to create a step difference toward an inside of a vehicle compartment, and a second platform of a different member from the first platform, molded to create a step difference from an inner circumference of the first platform toward the inside of the vehicle compartment. The rim of the window panel is fitted to the second platform of the peripheral portion, and the exterior part is fitted to the first platform thereof.

Abstract: A windshield mounting structure includes A-pillars for mounting a windshield and frangible members provided at the A-pillars for supporting the windshield. When an object collides with the windshield from the vehicle outside, the frangible members deform or break, thereby causing the windshield to move in its entirety or in part inward into a passenger compartment, absorbing the impact in collision.

Abstract: A pick-up truck bed cover having a cover frame assembly that is secured thereon to cover the truck bed. The cover frame assembly is generally rectangularly shaped to fit over typical truck beds and has a track system for a shutter assembly. The shutter assembly is slidably mounted within the track system and has means to retract and extract. In the retracted position, the truck bed is nearly completely exposed and in the extracted position, the truck bed is covered. Positioned approximately perpendicularly to the shutter assembly, is a door assembly that is mounted at one end of the cover frame assembly for access to the truck bed.

Abstract: A support for a window, includes a plurality of edge parts defining an opening to receive a window wherein at least one of the edge parts includes a first abutment surface and a second abutment surface, the first abutment surface being substantially planar and the second abutment surface being curved, each abutment surface being adapted to engage a window of a corresponding configuration.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle provides at least one fixed panel or window and a movable panel or window. The window assembly includes a frame which includes a perimeter portion and a dividing portion. The fixed window panel is secured to the dividing portion and a portion of the perimeter portion, while the movable window panel slidably engages the dividing portion. The window assembly includes a resilient seal secured to the frame. The resilient seal is secured to the frame via integral molding of the resilient seal to the frame. The resilient seal may have different cross sectional forms at different portions of the frame.

Abstract: A public transit vehicle has a vehicle body having a roof defining an interior ceiling surface, two side walls each extending longitudinally of the vehicle including an upper side wall portion connecting to the roof and a row of windows underneath the upper portion, a central aisle and two rows of seats each on a respective side of the aisle and along the side wall at the windows. Each window comprises an outer pan attached into the window opening in the frame and a pane structure pivotally mounted in the pan. The pan is formed by four sides each of which is integrally defined by a web bridging the width of the frame, an exterior flange projecting outwardly and an interior flange projecting inwardly with the pan held in place by adhesive between the exterior surface of the frame and the exterior flange and between the web and the corresponding surface of the frame. The pan is thus imperforate to prevent moisture penetration.

Abstract: A device is provided for assembling a fixed-mount vehicle window glass, particularly a windshield, with a component contiguous with one edge of the vehicle window glass, such as a water tray. A profiled part is fixed to the edge of the window glass. The profiled part may be a profiled strip that adheres to the vehicle window glass, and has a lip which joins smoothly and continuously with the free main face of the vehicle window glass. On its underside, the lip may include means of assembly with the component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved window frame stud used for affixing a removable window frame to a vehicle door panel. The improved window frame stud being constructed of a one-piece, unitary, high-strength, low corrosive material and including a tapered grip-portion for use with a standard size metric and/or SAE size wrench or pliers in the absence of damaging the window frame stud. The present invention has particular application for use with off-road and/or sport utility vehicles having the option to conveniently remove the window frame(s) from the door panel.

Abstract: A window arrangement for a vehicle has a viewing window and a window support frame which is fastened to the interior side of the window facing a vehicle interior, the window arrangement also having a sealing strip for the window edge, which sealing strip is fastened by means of a fastening extension to the window support frame. In order to permit a fast mounting of the sealing strip on the viewing window, the window support frame has a receiving recess for the fastening extension of the sealing strip, the fastening extension being held by at least one clamping element in the receiving recess.

Abstract: A driver's compartment for a vehicle includes an A-pillar structure (28) having an exterior surface (30) and an interior surface (32). The A-pillar (28) has a plurality of openings (34) formed in the A-pillar (28) that extend from the interior surface (32) to the exterior surface (30). Each of the plurality of openings (34) is oriented towards a driver's eyes, such that a driver can see through one or more of the plurality of openings (34) when positioned in a vehicle seat (14).

Abstract: Windshield retaining brackets having a generally S-shape configuration that are attachable to opposing roof structure supports of the roof of a golf cart. The S-shape is defined by a first outer transverse member, a first outer longitudinal member, a middle transverse member, a second outer longitudinal member and a second outer transverse member. The first outer transverse member, the first outer longitudinal member and the middle transverse member define a frame slot. The frame slot of the S-shaped retaining bracket is positioned about the roof structure support and a windshield slot defined by the middle transverse member, the second outer longitudinal member and the second transverse member is positioned within notches formed in the edges of the windshield to secure the windshield to the roof structure supports.

Abstract: A frame-attached window panel wherein a frame member comprises a base portion attached firmly to a peripheral portion of a window panel and a primary molding molded integrally with the base portion, and the primary molding is made of a material different from the material for the base portion. The generation of noises can be suppressed by the presence of the frame member which can be formed at low cost.

Abstract: A windshield can be installed in a centered position on a frontal surface of an automotive vehicle body by temporarily clamping two upstanding guides to side edge areas of the vehicle body. When the windshield is lowered onto the frontal surface of the vehicle body the facing surfaces on the upstanding guides will cam the windshield into a centered position on the frontal surface.

Abstract: A slider window assembly for an automotive vehicle comprises a fixed glass panel adapted to be installed in a window frame defined by a body panel. The fixed glass panel is bonded to the window frame by an adhesive bead and defines an opening. A sliding window opens and closes the opening and includes an edge that is received in a guide rail that is adhesively bonded to the fixed glass panel. The guide rail defines a channel for the edge of the sliding window and also includes an extension that is bonded to the window frame by the adhesive bead. In this manner, the guide rail continues to support the sliding window in the event that the fixed glass panel is unable to provide the primary support function.