Abstract: Anti-rattle, disengagable hinge comprising two members respectively having mating concave and convex surfaces held together by wire-form spring. Spring prevents rattle but allows relative sliding motion of surfaces over an arc. Surfaces can be disengaged at one end of the arc.
Abstract: A fixed frame mounted on a housing and a vent frame hinged to the fixed frame. The vent frame is moved between closed and open positions by a single-handle double operator actuated from the interior of the housing. The hinge and operator apply forces to create a continuous water seal in the closed position. The seal and hinge prevent rattle of the vent frame.
Abstract: An annular outer frame mounts the assembly in a vehicle. A pair of pivots rotatably support an inner frame (which mounts a window) for rotation about an offset axis between open and closed positions. The pivots can support a frameless window. One of the pivots has a spring-like arm actuated by manually twisting a handle. The arm grips a pivot stud which locks the inner frame or window in a desired position or by proper setting, the gripping pressure exerted by the arm on the stud can provide for a clutch action.
Abstract: A vent window assembly having a seal with both side and edge sealing surfaces; pivot means support the glass and are spaced away from the opening so that no part pierces the seal which allows the seal to be an extruded piece continuous in the opening; the construction of the pivot means provided for the same to be used as a lock to hold the glass in the closed or in any open position or used as a clutch as by holding the glass in an open position but permitting the glass to yield upon impact.
Abstract: Tie bars which fasten abutting members (such as extrusions) and also function to draw the members into very tight engagement at the butt joint. The structure inhibits the members from moving apart and from twisting relative to one another.