Abstract: A molding having connection with high strength, which comprises: two moldings connected with each other, each of the two moldings including a decorative trim portion as an outer part and being provided therein with a core material having a notched portion with at least one concave portion and at least one convex portion; and a connecting portion for connecting the two moldings, the connecting portion including a connecting decorative trim portion of which the cross sectional shape is continuously varied so as to continuously connect the cross sectional shapes of the two moldings; the respective notched portions of the two moldings being engaged with each other, and the periphery of the engaged portions being molded into one body as the connecting decorative trim portion so as to form the connecting portion. And a method of producing the same.

Abstract: A vehicular window assembly such as a front windshield in the preferred embodiment includes a window panel and a casing molded on a first portion of the peripheral edge of the window panel. A trim strip covers and finishes portions of the periphery of the assembly. The trim strip extends continuously without interruption from the window panel edge to a mounting rib on the casing through a transition area. The trim continues along the casing and is spaced from the window panel edge. When installed, the casing and trim strip fill the space between the window panel and vehicle body to reduce wind noise when the vehicle is moving and improve weather sealing around the window.

Abstract: A method for installing a fixed window on an automotive vehicle in which the window is adhesively secured by an adhesive, preferably uncured butyl rubber, within a trough defined by the body structure of the vehicle and in a manner such that the window is flush with the adjacent exterior surfaces of the body structure.

Abstract: A front windshield assembly especially suitable for use as part of a truck is disclosed herein. This assembly includes a window plate having a generally rectangular outer circumferential edge section and a single continuous gasket integrally molded in place around the outer circumferential edge of the window plate. The gasket is designed to include squared corners so as to present a distinctly rectangular appearance. In actual embodiment such windows and associated gaskets are joined together to provide an overall windshield assembly which is distinctly rectangular in appearance.

Abstract: The seal and guide includes two portions which are connected by an elastomeric hinge. One of the portions is a fixation member which attaches to the flange on the frame of an automobile. The other portion includes a guiding and sealing channel which receives a movable window. Due to the elastomeric hinge, the guiding and sealing channel is allowed to flex so as to compensate for irregularities in the shape of the door frame. In this manner, the window may be easily moved and properly sealed on a variety of door frames.

Abstract: A device for mounting a window pane in a depression formed in a vehicle panel to enclose an area slightly larger than the area of the window pane includes a plastic fastener and a counter-fastener. The plastic fastener is set along the inner side surface of the depression. The counter-fastener is supported by the fastener to hold the edge of the window pane. The fastener is provided with an auxiliary member provided at a position corresponding to the corner of the depression for supporting the counter-fastener.

Abstract: A flush mounting molding of the present invention has a strip-shaped head covering a channel formed between a window frame and a windshield glass of an automobile, and a leg, to be inserted and installed into the channel, having a window frame contacting lip and a windshield glass receiving lip and formed integrally and vertically on the bottom surface of the strip-shaped head. The window frame contacting lip is divided into a plurality of window frame contacting lip members by slits in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the length of the window frame contacting lip members is varied in the direction toward the window frame. Thus, some of the window frame contacting lip members contact with the window frame in approximately perpendicular manner. Accordingly, the flush mounting molding does not come out of the channel. Thus, no defective automobile assembly due to the come-out occurs, and the productivity of the automobile assembly is improved.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting sealing strips on motor vehicles and the like comprises: at least one structural member of the vehicle having projecting rivets formed integrally from the member along a gap to be sealed; and, a sealing strip pressably affixed to the projecting rivets along the gap, obviating the need to provide separate studs or rivets for affixing the sealing strip. In a preferred method, at least two structural members of the vehicle are joined to one another by rivets formed integrally from one or both of the members and extending through one of the members, along the gap to be sealed.

Abstract: A glass reveal molding has a symmetrical generally C-shaped clamping portion which has a substantially equal amount of mass above and below its center clamping axis and exerts substantially even gripping pressure on both top and bottom surfaces of the glass. The equalized pressure of the clamping portion will substantially eliminate gapping around the radius and retain the molding on the windshield without gapping or rolling of the molding. The molding also has a crown with a stabilizing tail that nests with the C-shaped clamping portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a window panel on an outer surface of a flanged body panel of an automotive vehicle body is to be used with a curable adhesive. The apparatus utilizes a decorative trim portion adapted to bridge the space between the window panel and the flanged body panel while overlying both the outer surface of the window panel and outer metal frame of the vehicle body. The decorative trim includes a resiliently yieldable stem extruded integrally therewith and extending generally perpendicularly therefrom for insertion into the space between the window panel and the body panel. The stem includes extensions which extend generally radially outwardly therefrom and are adapted to project into the curable adhesive, thereby attaching the decorative trim portion to the vehicle body. A flange on the flanged body portion includes a plurality of holes communicating with the space between the window and the body. A plurality of retaining elements are attached to the inner surface of the flange.

Abstract: A vehicle body includes a roof panel having an edge flange and a rear quarter panel including a sail panel portion having an edge flange. The panels have flanges overlapping one another and welded together to define a tap having a bottom wall and laterally spaced apart side walls. A door weatherstrip is mounted on the roof panel flange forwardly of the quarter panel so that the closed position of the door defines a gap between the door and the roof panel which is a rectilinear extension of the gap between the roof panel and the sail portion of the rear quarter panel. A molding for filling the roof gap includes a central body having continuously extending fins along each side edge thereof reaching downwardly toward the gap bottom wall. The fins have a width greater than the maximum space between the laterally spaced side walls of the gap and yield upon insertion of the molding into the gap so that the molding fully fills the gap. An adhesive secures the molding on the gap bottom wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a weather strip comprising: (a) a solid rubber made retainer; (b) a plurality of retainer lips projecting from the inside of the retainer, the retainer lips being arranged to oppose each other and adapted such that the flange of an automobile body is inserted into the space formed by the opposing retainer lips; and (c) a projection which is provided on the end of at least one pair of the retainer lips among the plurality of retainer lips and projects toward the innermost surface of the retainer so as to be pressure-contacted by the flange of the automobile body. The pair of retainer lips having the projection come into contact with each other at the portion where the projections are provided and open gradually toward the open end of the retainer.

Abstract: A window reveal molding includes a C shaped inner member of high durometer plastic material including spaced apart legs which are closer together than the thickness of the window panel so the legs forcibly grip the opposed faces of the window panel. The molding also includes an outer member of low durometer plastic material which is coextruded onto the inner member. The outer member has a C shaped channel portion including legs encapsulating the legs of the inner member and extending beyond into sealing engagement with the window panel. The outer member also has a continuous flexible lip extruded integral therewith and extending therefrom into engagement with either an outer body panel or a recessed portion of a body panel flange when the window panel with the molding attached thereto is installed in the window opening so that the flexible lip bridges across the space between the window panel and the body panel.

Abstract: A front glass moulding which comprises an integrally moulded synthetic resin body having a top and a leg extending downwardly from the top with at least one arm extending outwardly from the surface of the leg both below and in substantially parallel and spaced relationship to the top to define a groove therebetween. The body consists of a central portion and two side portions integrally connected at one end to the adjacent end of the central portion. The central portion is cut along a line extending horizontally below the arm to remove a lower portion of the leg below the arm, and each of the side portions is cut on the undersurface along a line extending upwardly slantingly from the undersurface at the free end of the side portion to the other end thereof where the side portions merge with the central portion.

Abstract: A front glass moulding of an integrally formed synthetic resin body has a top and a leg extending downwardly from the top. The body has a central portion and two side portions connected at one end to the respectively adjacent end of the central portion. The central portion includes a front glass pane receiving groove, and the side portions each include a rainwater guide and a front glass pane receiving groove for supporting a front glass pane in cooperation with the glass pane receiving groove in said central portion. A glass pane support board helps retain the glass in cooperation with the leg of the moulding.

Abstract: A sealing profile includes a basic body being formed of elastomeric material and having a U-shaped cross section defining an inner surface thereof with sides. A metallic reinforcement inlay is disposed in the basic body. Sealing lips are integrally formed on the inner surface of the basic body. At least one of the sealing lips on one of the sides of the inner surface of the basic body is formed of the same material as the basic body. The at least one sealing lip has a substantially triangular cross section defining corners and an enlarged head surface. One of the corners pivotally connects the at least one sealing lip to the basic body. The enlarged head surface of the sealing lip has a concavely curved recess formed therein.

Abstract: Elastomer injection dry seal construction produced by placing a tube-like flexible elastic body member having a hollow cross-section between spaced part surfaces, particularly between a curved transparency such as an aircraft windshield, and a curved support. The parts are then connected together as by means of bolts passing through aligned bolt holes in the parts, and a curable liquid resin, such as a catalyzed liquid silicone resin, is injected into the hollow interior of the tubular body member, causing it to stretch laterally in the space between the adjacent part surfaces, and to be compressed into engagement with such surfaces. The liquid resin is then cured to a solid elastomeric state. The energy stored in stretching the tube-like body member laterally and in compressing same into contact with the part surfaces, effects a seal therebetween.

Abstract: A window glass is supported on a support pin which is in turn installed on a vehicle body. A double-faced adhesive tape is interposed between the support pin and the window glass for temporary attachment of the window glass to the vehicle body. A space is provided between the window glass and the vehicle body and filled with sealant-adhesive for permanent attachment of the window glass to the vehicle body. A corner joint of a window molding has a head portion covering a corner portion of the space and an anchor portion inserted into the space to be secured by the sealant-adhesive to the vehicle body. The anchor portion is L-shaped in cross section so as to cooperate with the head portion to clamp therebetween the window glass for temporary attachment of the corner joint to the vehicle body and the window glass.

Abstract: A sealing layer that seals the gap between the body or window glass and the weatherstrip attached to the door, window, trunk, roof side, etc. of an automobile, and also to a weatherstrip, automotive body, and glass plate provided with said sealing layer. The water-absorbing material swells upon absorption of water, sealing the fitting part of the weatherstrip. The water-absorbing material is made of a mixture of a water-absorbing polymer and rubber or synthetic resin. The sealing layer is formed on the fitting part of the weatherstrip, body, or window glass at which the weatherstrip is fitted to the automotive body or the window glass is fitted to the weatherstrip.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a fixed vehicle window includes a retention member, a molding member, and a sealing member. The retention member is secured to an interior portion of a vehicle body for supporting the window glass. The retention member includes a base plate portion secured to the interior portion and a side plate portion extending outward from the base plate poriton, the side plate portion extending between the interior poriton of the vehicle body and the window glass. The retention member also includes a retention plate extending from the side plate portion and aligned along an inner surface of the window glass for limiting movement toward the vehicle body. In addition, a projection plate extends from the side plate portion and terminates along an end surface of the window glass for restricting the window glass from sliding relative to the retention plate portion.

Abstract: A strip structure intended for clamping on a flange has a channel defined by a base and two opposed side walls. At least one limb with a free depending end directed toward the base is positioned and secured on one of the side walls. An inward projection is also positioned on the side wall to which the limb is secured and adjacent to the limb. The limb has one face facing one side wall and another face facing the other side wall. The face facing the side wall to which the limb is secured has a recess therein which accommodates the projection on the side wall so that the strip structure can be attached onto a flange without undue force but strongly resists removal from the flange.

Abstract: Some new truck and van weather seals have a cross-sectional shape like an inverted U, with inwardly upturned, flexible feet. These feet seal against the opposite sides of the window glass when the window is closed. Special retainer means are disclosed for holding rain shields in the upper horizontal casings of motor vehicle windows that are fitted with this type of resilient seal. The retainer means comprises a combination of (a) a substantially U-shaped plastic channel member that fits inside the seal, and which is held by the seal's upturned feet, and (b) a substantially U-shaped steel clip that is held inside the channel member, and which clamps and holds the top edge of the rain shield in the casing.

Abstract: A pane such as a windshield for a motor vehicle is firmly connected by means of an adhesive element to an elastomer profile which is fitted onto a flange of a frame of the pane. The elastomer profile is composed of a U-shaped clamping part having a metallic reinforcing insert and a supporting part for holding the pane at a distance from the frame. Also included is a recess on the top side of the supporting part for receiving a string-shaped adhesive element. This arrangement allows for compensating process tolerances while reducing the amount of required bonding agent. Additionally, this arrangement provides for the pane to be held securely within the frame in the event of an accident.

Abstract: In an adhesive connection between the marginal area of an auto glass pane (1) and the emplacement flange (2) of the window frame of an auto body, a completely enclosed hollow space (8) is provided in the adhesive bead (4) which provides the connection by, e.g., having a hose (7) made of elastic synthetic material embedded in the adhesive bead (4). The hollow space (8)serves as an aid in window removal by being filled with compressed air with the aid of a hollow needle (9). In this way, the elastically or plastically distortable adhesive bead (4) is expanded, and the glass pane is pushed out of the window-frame (3) sufficiently that the separation of the adhesive bead (4) is considerably facilitated.

Abstract: There is disclosed a weather strip which comprises a metal insert of W shape in section and a covering member adapted to cover the insert and made of polymeric resilient materials. The insert is formed from a metal piece which includes two longitudinally extending primary portions in parallel relation, and a multiplicity of secondary portions each having a connecting portion interconnecting the primary portions and two projecting portions extending outwardly from opposite ends of the connecting portion. The projecting portions are bent upwardly and preselected connecting portions are cut off from one of the primary portions and are bent upwardly at right angles substantially from their centers.

Abstract: A sealing structure for an automotive vehicle comprising a drip seal attached to a flange formed along the vehicle body roof and the vehicle body front pillar and shutting off the clearance along the front pillar between the vehicle body and the vehicle door. The drip seal has two ridges forming inner and outer lips, the outer lip being held in abutting contact with an inner face of the door. The inner lip extends along the vehicle body roof parallel to and spaced from the outer lip and forming with the outer lip an upwardly opened drip channel. The front tip edge of the door sash and the front pillar abut the opposite longitudinally extending sides of the inner lip along the front pillar and shut off the clearance between the door sash and front pillar substantially flush with the outer surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: The assembly of the present invention is particularly designed for the mounting of a windshield on a motor vehicle where the windshield is vulnerable to impact from outside or from inside the vehicle due to collision and the like, although the invention may have a more generalized application for the securing of a glass pane in window openings.

Abstract: A mount structure of a windowpane for automobile use of the type that the windowpane is directly mounted with the aid of an adhesive material, to a window frame portion of a vehicle body which is formed by folding back a flange portion of an inner panel from the indoor side to the outdoor side so as to wrap an edge of a flange portion of an outer panel to be bonded together, is improved in that the flange portion on the outdoor side of the inner panel that is contiguous to the edge of the flange portion of the outer panel is bent outwardly to integrally form a dam portion, whereby outflow of the adhesive material can be prevented by the dam portion.

Abstract: The sliding contact surface of the main body of a seal component, such as an automotive weather strip or glass run, is provided with the lubricating coating formed from a UV-curing coating material, whereby the drawbacks of the prior art seals, such as the problems of useful life, sealing, whistling sound, sound insulation and manufacturing cost can be overcome.

Abstract: A motor vehicle glazing assembly is provided in which a sheet of thermoplastic glazing material is ultrasonically welded to a gasket which is coextruded from a material capable of being ultrasonically welded to the glazing and a material suitable for mating with a motor vehicle window frame. A method of manufacturing the assembly is also provided, as is a pop-out safety feature for thermoplastic glazing.

Abstract: A sealing and trimming strip arrangement in two parts which are locked together by means of a key carried by one part which fits into a channel defined in the other part. The latter part is secured to a flanged joint running around a vehicle door opening by means of double-sided adhesive strip and carries a soft seal. The first part is adapted to trap and hold the head or other lining material on the inside of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A modular window assembly includes a glass panel with a peripheral molded PVC frame having an undersurface engageable with a pinchweld flange defining a window opening in a vehicle. A plurality of cylindrical, finned PVC studs are integrally molded to the PVC frame undersurface and are alignable with slots through the pinchweld. A central passage extends axially through each stud, most of the way, but not all the way therethrough. The diameter of each stud is slightly larger than each pinchweld slot. A pin in each central passage, when pushed, stretches the studs, decreases their diameter so that they pass through the pinchweld slots. Releasing the pins lets the studs resiliently return to their original shape to retain the window assembly to the vehicle.

Abstract: A fixed window assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed which includes an elastic weatherstrip for installing a window pane into a window frame defining a window opening. The weatherstrip has a lip sealingly contacting the outer vehicle body surface adjacent to the window frame. The sealing effect of the sealing lip is enhanced by an elastic sealing band which surrounds the circumference of the sealing lip and has an adhesive tape for adhering the sealing band to the outer vehicle body surface.

Abstract: A gasket for joining separate panels in an edge-to-edge relation with a level surface between the panels. This device may be used for mounting a fixed glass panel such as a windshield in an opening provided in a sheet metal panel. The device comprises a U-shaped channel member for securing to the glass panel, and a contiguous sealing member which is attached to the channel member and mounts the glass in a vehicle bay. The gasket forms a contour, level with the outside surface of the sheet of glass and the car body, thereby minimizing undesirable aerodynamic effects. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the laminated glass panel has an inner ply that extends beyond the periphery of the outer ply to form a stepped edge. The sides of the channel are shaped so that the outer side forms the same contour as the outside surface of the sheet of glass while the outer surface of the other side complements the surface of a flange in the vehicle bay in which it is mounted.

Abstract: In the particular embodiment described in the specification, a window pane mounting for a vehicle includes a flange on the vehicle forming a window opening, a cement bead extending between the flange and a window supported in the opening, and a resilient molding mounted on the flange and having a support structure including wire loops embedded in the resilient member joined to wire loops projecting through the cement bead, and a continuous wire joining the portions of the loops projecting through the cement bead so that the cement bead will be severed when the molding is removed from the flange.

Abstract: In a window pane mounting arrangement, there is proposed an improved window moulding which can be assuredly and neatly fitted to a clearance defined between the edge of the window pane and the peripheral flange of the window opening. The window moulding comprises an elongate band portion adapted to cover the clearance, and first and second leg portions depending and diverging from the inboard surface of the band portion and disposed in the clearance. The first and second leg portions are resiliently deformable toward each other, the first leg portion having a first engaging portion which is lockably engaged with the inboard edge of the window pane while the second leg portion having separated second and third engaging portions which are resiliently engaged with the flange.

Abstract: A vehicle body construction for a ceiling in the passenger compartment in a vehicle. The body construction comprises a ceiling trim device for concealing a gap defined between the inner end of a weather strip and the inner roof panel, and a clip inserted between the ceiling trim device and the inner roof panel, whereby the ceiling trim device is attached onto the inner roof panel by the clip.

Abstract: A gasket for use with window panes, such as windshields, fixedly mounted into a window opening of an automotive vehicle. The gasket is affixed to the margin of the window pane, and a base portion of the gasket is removably inserted into the gap formed between the edge of the pane and the surrounding wall portion of the window opening.

Abstract: A sealing structure for an automotive vehicle prevents turbulent air flow around a front pillar and thus reduces noise due to wind. This seal is provided by a weatherstrip which also seals the space between the front pillar and a front door against water. The weatherstrip is provided with an extension extending towards the opening of the above space to close same. The extension lies approximately flush with the outer surfaces of the front pillar and the front door to form a substantially continuous external surface. This continuous external surface around the front pillar improves the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

Abstract: Sealing strips, such as for sealing around door openings in vehicle bodies, for example. The sealing strip comprises a hollow tubular soft sealing section which is supported around the door opening by means of a channel-shaped gripping section. In order to support the sealing section at positions around the opening where the sealing strip has to be curved or bent, lengths of soft flexible material of generally rectangular cross-section are positioned within the hollow interior of the sealing section at the appropriate positions. Each such length is a relatively loose fit within the hollow interior of the sealing section and is held in position by means of adhesive. The lengths of the soft flexible material prevent partial "collapse" or distortion of the sealing section at the bends or curves, but because they do not fill the hollow interior of the sealing section, they do not impair its compressibility in the sealing direction.

Abstract: A window molding for an automobile including a leg embedded in an adhesive for fixing a peripheral edge of a window to a flange of a window opening, according to the invention comprises a lip extending from an inner surface of a head of the molding and joined to an inner peripheral wall of the window opening to inhibit any relative movement between the molding and panels of a vehicle body, thereby preventing any entrance of fine particles such as fine sand and dust therebetween to prevent coating films of the vehicle body from being damaged and any occurrence of rust in the proximity of the window opening.

Abstract: A vehicle body molding assembly which includes an elongated body member of angular cross-section having integral outwardly extending attachment portions which interengage with reversely bent edge portions and a body molding to retain the molding to the body member.

Abstract: A window structure of a vehicle body comprises a wall portion forming part of the vehicle body and defining an opening therein; a window panel closing the opening and having at least one edge portion extending along and spaced apart inwardly from the wall portion for forming a gap between the wall portion and the edge portion; a resilient molding having a decorative trim portion bridging the window panel and the vehicle body for covering the gap, a stem portion integral with the decorative trim portion and extending in the gap, and a plurality of retrorse fins extending outwardly from both sides of the stem portion and angled toward the decorative trim portion for engagement with the edge portion of the window panel and the wall portion of the vehicle body; and retaining means for retaining the retrorse fins in engagement with the edge portion of the window panel and the wall portion of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A window structure of a vehicle body, comprises an inwardly offset flange structure defining a window opening therein, the inwardly offset flange structure including inwardly bent walls which have substantially straight wall portions and curved corner wall portions each merging into adjacent two of the straight wall portions; a window panel secured to the flange structure for closing the window opening, the window panel having an edge wall which includes a plurality of substantially straight edge wall portions respectively spaced apart from the straight wall portions and a plurality of curved corner edge wall portions each merging into adjacent two of the straight edge wall portions and respectively spaced apart from the curved corner wall portions, each of the straight edge wall portions and each of the straight wall portions forming a straight gap therebetween, and each of the curved corner edge wall portions and each of the curved corner wall portions forming therebetween a curved corner gap which merges i

Abstract: A resilient sealing frame having two continuous slots, one for accommodating the periphery of a vehicle window and the other for accommodating a web projecting from the vehicle body into the vehicle opening which accommodates the window. One wall of each slot has a continuous groove, and a pair of closely spaced-apart holes extend from each groove to the exterior surface of the sealing frame. Each groove is flanked by prominent sealing lips which seal against a surface of its respective window or web. The short length of each groove between the pair of holes is plugged, such as with a resilient cord. Fluid cement is injected into one of the holes of each pair; the cement flows through the long length of each groove and when it reaches the other hole of the pair, further injection of cement is terminated, since the groove has been completely filled.

Abstract: A vehicle body reveal molding includes an elongated, extruded body portion inserted in a bead of adhesive between the edge of a windshield and a flange of a roof panel. The body portion includes a first leg overlying the edge of the windshield and a second leg along the flange. The first leg terminates in a sloped lip extending from the windshield toward the roof panel and the second leg terminates in a lip overlying the roof panel. A decorative strip is secured to the body portion intermediate the lips. The sloped lip, the outer wall of the decorative strip and the lip of the second leg form a streamlined transition from the windshield to the roof panel.

Abstract: A window arrangement for motor vehicles, especially a rear window wherein a window pane, through an adhesive connection, is held at an opening formed by flanges connected by spot welding. The flanges form a part of at least an outer covering of a vehicle such as, for example, an outside sheathing of the roof, and an inside closing sheet or portion of a roof frame or similar device. The adhesive connection is covered by a moulding and the flanges are extended or lengthened beyond the spot welded connection in a direction of the opening. A free end of at least the upper flange is bent to an outside behind the spot weld connection but at a position forwardly of the adhesive connection.

Abstract: A windowpane assembly comprising a molding clip inserted between the circumferential end face of the windowpane and the riser portion of the fillister formed on a vehicle body for fixing a window molding onto the windowpane. The molding clip comprises a holding portion fitted into the window molding, an elastic curved base portion, and a pair of L-shaped latch arms connected to the opposite ends of the base portion and extending so as to approach to each other. Before the molding clip is inserted between the windowpane and the riser portion of the fillister, the latch claws, formed on the tips of the latch arms, are engaged with the corresponding latch claws formed on the central portion of the base portion.

Abstract: A windowpane assembly comprising a molding clip inserted between the circumferential end face of the windowpane and the riser portion of the fillister formed on a vehicle body for fixing a window molding onto the windowpane. The molding clip comprises a holding portion fitted into the window molding, a pair of elastic wings, and a pair of latch claws. Before the molding clip is inserted between the windowpane and the riser portion of the fillister, the elastic wings are engaged with the corresponding latch claws. When the molding clip is inserted between the windowpane and the riser portion of the fillister, the elastic wings are automatically disengaged from the latch claws and come into engagement with the rear face of the windowpane.

Abstract: A window assembly used in vehicles including a resilient frame about the peripheral edge of a glazing panel and formed to permit securement of the panel within a window opening without the use of separate attachment devices.