Abstract: A coupling between a motor vehicle window panel and a horizontal sash bar below a lower edge of the window panel including a pair of plastic clips rigidly attached to the window panel which hook onto an edge of the sash bar to vertically couple the window panel to the sash bar with zero vertical lash therebetween and a retainer which audibly signals that the plastic clips are hooked to the sash bar and thereafter prevents dislodgment of the plastic clips from the sash bar. In a preferred embodiment, each plastic clip is adhesively bonded to the window panel and hooks onto a flat edge of the sash bar adjacent to respective ones of a pair of access slots in the flat edge.

Abstract: An operator for controlling the movement of a window sash generally pivotable relative to a frame about a first edge between open and closed positions includes a first arm having a first end slidably attachable to a second edge of the window sash opposite the sash first edge. A second arm has a first end also slidably attachable to the sash second edge, and is further pivotally secured to the first arm. A base is attached to a frame and includes a drive attached to the other ends of the first and second arms for pivoting the first arm relative to the second arm whereby the first ends and second ends of first and second arms are disposed together with a window sash in an open position and the first ends and second ends are spaced apart with a window sash in a closed position.

Abstract: A releasable turnstile lock with a star-type rotating body (4) which can be driven by a motor which is controllable by a control unit, from which body project two arms (1, 2) which are substantially rigidly connected with the star-type rotating body (4) and enclose an angle with a rotational axle of the star-type rotating body (4), with one arm (1, 2) projecting substantially horizontally from the star-type rotating body (4) in a locking position and blocking a passage (9), characterized in that a position of the arms (1, 2). In order to allow an easy return to normal operation after the initiation of an alarm, it is provided that a position of the arms (1, 2) releasing the passage is provided which is controllable by the drive motor and in which the arms (1, 2) are disposed in a vertical plane extending substantially parallel to the passage.

Abstract: An two-piece interlock for sliding window or door frame assemblies comprises a glazing bead secured to a sash frame for engaging a sealed glass unit; and an elongated seal having a T-shaped rail slidable to a limited extent within a longitudinal slot formed in the glazing bead. The seal extends between the sash frames when they are moved to closed positions. The glazing bead and seal on one of the sash frames together define an elongated slot for receiving a tongue formed on the other sash frame in the closed position. The sash frame carrying the glazing bead and seal is slidable to a limited extent relative to the seal to facilitate installation or removal of the sash frame from the outer window or door frame.

Abstract: Horizontal hinged door assemblies such as sidewalk doors comprising a door, a frame surrounding the door and a hinge connecting the door to the frame are improved by utilizing an anchor device which is inserted into an opening in at least one of the frame walls forming an outwardly extending flange for securing the door assembly to the structure forming the opening to be covered. The anchor device may be inserted into the frame during fabrication of the door assembly or on-site during installation of the door assembly. A variety of elongated shaped anchor devices may be used depending on the type door assembly installation. The anchor devices are preferably bendable to conform the anchor device to the site to which the door is being secured.

Abstract: A device for connecting at least one window lifter arm to a two-sided displaceable window pane in a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A shutter having a generally rectangular frame with side frame members and top and bottom members, of hollow thermo-plastic construction, and having a plurality of hollow thermo-plastic blades extending horizontally from one side frame to the other, and having blade end members with pivot axles extending outwardly at each end received in bearing holes in the side frames, the holes being located at predetermined spacings along the shutter frames, so as to provide a pleasing appearance and to permit complete closure of the shutter when the blades are rotated closed, and the shutter blades being connected by means of a pull bar, the pull bar being connected to the shutter blades along one end of each of the blades, and connections pivotally connected with the end members of one end of each of the blades, and coupled to the pull bar.

Abstract: A blinder includes main frames spaced apart from each other with a predetermined distance. Each of the main frames has an internal empty space. Support frames are perpendicularly interposed between the main frames to support the main frames. A plurality of shutting members is arranged parallel to each other between the main frames inside the support frames. A motor is fixed to each of the main frames within the internal empty space. A driving shaft is movably connected to the motor within the internal empty space. A plurality of rotating members is fixed to the driving shaft to rotate upon receipt of a rotational power from the motor via the driving shaft. A pulling member is held between each of the opposite rotating members to keep each of the shutting members at its proper place. The pulling member is partially wound around the opposite rotating members in such a manner as to move with the rotation of the rotating member and control an opening or closing operation of the shutting member.

Abstract: An actuator assembly for a powered sliding door system for an automotive vehicle. The actuator assembly includes a housing having a cavity and a first cable reel and a second cable reel disposed in the cavity. The first cable reel is operatively connected to one end of a cable and the second cable reel is operatively connected to another end of the cable. The actuator assembly includes a transmission assembly being disposed in the cavity and operatively connected to either the first cable reel or the second cable reel. The actuator assembly includes a motor operatively connected to the transmission assembly for rotating the first cable reel and the second cable reel. The actuator assembly further includes a motor bracket operatively connected to the transmission assembly and enclosing the motor. The motor bracket is adjustable relative to the housing to form either a right-hand assembly, left-hand assembly or intermediate assembly for a right-hand and left-hand sliding door for a powered sliding door system.

Abstract: A powered drive assembly for positioning various slidable components within a vehicle interior. The powered drive assembly includes a motor assembly operably coupled to a flexible flocked drive cable which is supported for rotation within a housing. The flocked drive cable provides a helical surface. Specific coupling members are adapted to engage the helical surface and operably couple the drive cable with the slidable component. For example, in one preferred embodiment a coupling bracket operably couples the flocked drive cable to a slidable window assembly of the type used in the rear opening of a pick-up cab for opening and closing the window. In a second preferred embodiment, the coupling member operably couples the drive cable to a curtain assembly located within the interior of an over-the-road truck cab for opening and closing the curtain.

Abstract: A window regulator has a lift arm pivoted on the door and rotatable to raise and lower a window between open and closed positions. A lever is carried by the arm and pivotally connected to a gear rack crank. A crank mechanism is provided for turning a pinion gear and the pinion gear meshes with the gear rack. Accordingly, rotation of the pinion gear translates the rack and rotates the lever to pivot the lift arm thereby raising and lowering the window. A swing arm is pivoted on the pinion shaft and carries a roller which engages the rack so that the rack is captured between the roller and the pinion gear to maintain the rack in engagement with the pinion.

Abstract: A rolling device that is fixed to a laminar material and is capable of rolling and unrolling the laminar material arranged around a shaft of the device, the device including an arm normally extending from the shaft and freely rotatably connected to the shaft, the arm including a motor to rotate the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is a bi-parting door system for transit vehicles. It has two doors mounted for movement in opposite directions and a motor for opening and closing them. It has at least one lock having a lock member for locking the doors in a closed position. The lock member is biased toward the locking position and moveable to an unlocking position by an actuator controlled by a control system which also controls the motor. When the doors are closed they experience a biasing force tending to open them and this biasing force is reacted by the lock member to generate a load on the lock member which prevents it from moving as a result of a spurious signal to the actuator. Unlocking of the doors requires a door closing signal to be received by the motor to remove the load from the lock member, as well as an unlocking signal to the actuator. Hence, the doors cannot be opened by any one spurious signal to either the motor or to the actuator.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a panel, such as a shutter, adjacent and in parallel, spaced relation to a window set into a window frame that has first and second opposing walls includes a biased mount and a fixed mount attached to the panel in opposing relation to one another. The biased mount has a body fixedly attached to a surface of the panel at about an edge thereof. A reciprocating biasing assembly is carried by the body and includes a shaft operably connected to the body by a biasing element. The shaft has a first engaging element mounted to an end thereof that is movable away from and toward a selected one of the first and second walls of the window frame. The biasing assembly biases the engaging element toward the selected wall. The fixed mount has a body fixedly attached to the surface of the panel in opposing, spaced relation to the biased mount.

Abstract: A method for mounting a carrier for a window-lifter mechanism in a shell of a vehicle door, the window lifter including at least one rail for guiding the window and the shell having an opening through which the carrier is introduced as well as, at its top, a well for the passage of the window; a) the rail is secured to its carrier with a mutual separation (d1) which is greater than the normal separation in the service position of the window lifter; b) the upper end of the rail is introduced into the shell; c) the upper end of the rail is made to enter the window well by raising the carrier and the window lifter; d) the lower end of the rail is passed over the lower rim of the opening; e) the carrier is pressed against a sealing border around the opening by lowering the assembly back down so that the lower end of the rail positions itself in the shell below the lower rim; f) and the rail is moved from its position of separation (d1) from the carrier into its normal service position (d2) by bringing it closer t

Abstract: A pull-pull power sliding window assembly is disclosed, comprising a frame, a sliding pane slidable within the frame, and a pull-pull cable assembly for moving the sliding pane between a open and a closed position. The pull-pull cable assembly comprises a drive motor, a drive drum, and drive cable comprising a cable and a semi-rigid conduit wrapped around the cable, connecting the drive drum to the sliding pane for pulling the sliding pane back and forth. A retainer is mounted on the drive motor, a plunger is slidably received into an opening of the retainer, and the drive cable is routed through the plunger and into the retainer opening. A spring is positioned between the retainer and the plunger and is movable from an expanded condition where the plunger is biased away from the retainer and the drive cable is biased away from the sliding pane, and a compressed condition where the plunger is closer to the retainer and the drive cable extends further out of the conduit.

Abstract: A combination door and window channel seal for sealing between a motor vehicle door frame and movable window glass panel and a method for forming the same are described. The channel seal is formed from thermoplastic elastomers of at least two different durometer values and has an elastic joint in a window run channel portion of the seal.

Abstract: A door opening/closing detector for detecting an opening or closing of a double door of a housing, which has a low cost construction and can improve safety of equipment. A tool for the device is to be used for the maintenance of an apparatus covered by the housing. The door opening/closing detector comprises a first projection provided in the side of a first door of the double door, a second projection provided in the side of a second door thereof, a detecting switch being actuated by the second projection, a shutter located in front of the switch and switchable between a block position for blocking the actuation of the switch by the second projection and an unblock position for allowing the actuation, and a plate spring for keeping the shutter urged toward the block position; wherein the shutter is switched by the first projection to the unblocked position when the first door is closed.

Abstract: A window or door includes a wood sash carrying at least one reinforced transparent panel. The wood sash includes a body portion and an integrally formed aesthetic sacrificial member extending outwardly therefrom to contact the transparent panel at an interface therewith. The body portion is spaced from an adjacent portion of the transparent panel to define a cavity beneath the aesthetic sacrificial member. Sealant material is positioned in the cavity. The aesthetic sacrificial member fractures during hurricane force winds to permit the transparent panel to move within the wood sash to absorb energy of pressure cycling that occurs during hurricane force winds. The aesthetic sacrificial member also covers the body of sealant material to provide a pleasing appearance consistent with the quality of the wood sash.

Abstract: A glass run 5 having an improved sealing ability is provided. The glass run 5 is fit into a door sash 2 of a car in order to guide a descending or ascending door glass 3. The glass run 5 comprises a molded connector 5B for connecting straight parts 5A of the glass run, and it has a U-shaped groove 4 for guiding the door glass 3. The U-shaped groove 4 comprises an outer side wall 6, a bottom wall 7, an inner side wall 8, an outer lip 9 extending from the outer side wall 6 into the groove 4, and an inner lip 10 extending from the inner side wall 8 into the groove 4. The outer and inner lips 9 and 10 hold the door glass 3 through frictional contact.