Abstract: This invention is to provide the affixing structure and the window regulator using the affixing structure, that has simple structure and that can smoothly fix the window glass to the carrier plate. The affixing structure 17 comprises a carrier plate 18 and a glass holder 16. The carrier plate 18 has a base portion 22a for placing the glass holder 16, a guide portion 22b which protrudes from the side edge of the base portion 22a and which has a inclined surface 22e slanted downwardly heading the placement face, and a fixing portion 22c which projects downwardly from other side edge of the base portion 22a. The glass holder 16 has a bottom part 16a to he placed on the base portion 22a, and a fixing part 16b which projects downwardly from the from the side edge and which contacts with a periphery of the fixing portion of the carrier plate.

Abstract: A sliding window assembly for a vehicle comprises a first fixed panel and a second fixed panel spaced from the first fixed panel. A sliding panel is movable relative to the fixed panels. A rail is coupled to the fixed panels. The rail has a channel portion for receiving the sliding panel and an attachment portion extending from the channel portion. The attachment portion has an interior surface. The sliding window assembly further comprises an elongated member that couples the rail to the fixed panels. The elongated member partially encapsulates the rail with a portion of the interior surface of the attachment portion free of the elongated member to present an exposed bonding surface. The exposed bonding surface allows the rail to be bonded to the flange of the vehicle for mounting the sliding window assembly to the vehicle.

Abstract: A luminant component, such as reflective tape or an electrically powered component, is applied to the window frame of a motor vehicle. The component is visible from both the outside of the window, through the window and the inside of the window to illuminate at least portions of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle including at least one glass pane, bodywork, and at least one layer of viscoelastic material interposed between the glass pane and the bodywork.

Abstract: A window frame (7, 8, 8?) for a window (4, 5, 6, 5?, 6?) of a passenger car, has at least one seal having one or a plurality of sealing profiles (17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 18.1, 18.4) that abut one another at seams in the longitudinal direction of the seal, and further have a fastening profile cooperating with the seal and comprising one or more fastening profile pieces (13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4) that abut one another on at least one seam in the longitudinal direction of the fastening profile. The fastening profile pieces (13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4) have a metal ornamental moulding (9, 10, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3) attached to them and a moulding flange (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4) fastened with at least one fastening element (15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4) to secure the fastening profile to the passenger car. The ornamental moulding (9, 10) is crimped on the moulding flange (14.1, 14.2, 14.4) of the fastening profile piece or pieces (13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4) such that it covers the seam in one piece.

Abstract: The vehicle roof with a retractable windshield provides a retractable windshield for vehicles, such as UTVs, golf carts and the like, which typically do not include a windshield. The vehicle roof with a retractable windshield includes a roof base adapted for mounting on the vehicle in place of the conventional single panel roof. A cover is also provided, with the cover being adapted for mounting on the roof base so that a storage compartment is defined therebetween. A rear edge of the cover is pivotally secured to a rear edge of the roof base by hinges or the like. A windshield having a support frame with opposed upper and lower edges is removably and slidably disposed within the storage compartment defined between the cover and the roof base.

Abstract: A window unit in which a primary part is moulded onto an edge region of a window on one, two or three sides, and a secondary part at least partially encompasses the primary part and rests directly on the window on the outside of the window and is fixed to the window by means of a primer or bonding agent.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a stationary glazing panel, a moving glazing panel, and a drive mechanism to selectively move the moving glazing panel. A window frame supports the stationary glazing panel. A mounting frame is located at least partially below the moving glazing panel and is configured to capture any water entering the vehicle at the moving glazing panel and to direct the water to a drain. Outer surfaces of the glazing panels are flush to each other. In one disclosed embodiment, tops of the stationary glazing panel and the moving glazing panel are exposed. In another disclosed embodiment, the side and top of the stationary glazing panel are flush mounted. In another disclosed embodiment, the side and top of the stationary glazing panel is flush mounted and a trim member visually covers the top of the moving glazing panel when the moving glazing panel is in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle window consisting of a transparent composite material, wherein the composite material comprises fibers and a matrix material such that the vehicle window is capable of withstanding structural loads occurring in the window region and can substantially provide the window function even in spite of damage to the vehicle window (damage-tolerant), the fibers and the matrix material being transparent and substantially having the same refractive index. The invention proposes vehicle windows which are damage-tolerant, load bearing, cost-saving, easy to handle and require less installation space than conventional vehicle windows.

Abstract: A vehicle glazing has a gasket provided on at least one surface and extending along one edge of the glazing, and provided with at least one resilient asymmetric metal retaining clip for retaining a vehicle glazing component, such as a decorative trim. One side of the clip engages the gasket, and the other side retains the vehicle glazing component. Also disclosed is a preferred retaining clip for mounting on a gasket to retain a vehicle glazing component, the clip having a generally U-shaped section comprising a base and two limbs. The first limb may comprise at least two lugs extending in mutually diverging directions to grip the gasket, and the second limb may comprise a tab extending outwardly from the limb to engage the vehicle glazing component.

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 vehicle including at least one glass pane, bodywork, and at least one layer of viscoelastic material interposed between the glass pane and the bodywork.

Abstract: A seal molding configured for minimizing a first perceivable gap having a first width between a vitreous element and a body panel of a vehicle includes a first portion configured for abutting the vitreous element and a second portion configured for abutting the body panel and including an elongated flexible segment and a protrusion projecting away from the segment. The second portion is configured for flexing toward the first portion to define an alternative gap having a second width that is smaller than the first width to thereby minimize the first perceivable gap between the vitreous element and the body panel. A vehicle includes a body panel, a vitreous element having an outer surface and spaced apart from the body panel to define the first perceivable gap, and the seal molding disposed between and in contact with the vitreous element and the body panel.

Abstract: A window assembly for a wall opening can have a center bar removably engaged to a window assembly frame; the center bar having at least one deep channel to receive an edge of at least a first window pane within a portion of a channel depth on a first side and having at least a second channel on a second side of the center bar to receive an edge of a second window pane; and the center bar lowerable over the first window pane edge when disconnected to the frame to a depth within the deep channel to allow the second window pane to be disengaged from the second channel.

Abstract: A windshield support structure for a vehicle, in particular an automobile, includes, but is not limited to a front bulkhead and a windshield support connected to the front bulkhead. The windshield support is supported on the front bulkhead by means of at least one support disposed on the windshield support and the front bulkhead. A method is also provided for producing a windshield support structure.

Abstract: A multi-pane flush closing window assembly for a vehicle that has a body enclosing a passenger compartment is secured in an opening in the vehicle body by a clamp ring fastened to the interior wall of the vehicle body. The improved window assembly includes at least one fixed sub-assembly and at least one sliding sub-assembly supported by a frame. The fixed sub-assembly has a sash, and removable fasteners extend through the peripheral edge of the sash into the interior side of the frame so that the fixed sub-assembly can be independently disassembled from the interior of the vehicle without removing the frame or the clamp ring. The sliding sub-assembly is removably secured to the frame by an improved multi-piece guide track and slide pin assembly that allows removal of the sliding sub-assembly without removing the frame. The slide pins are removably secured to opposite sides of the sliding sub-assembly.

Abstract: A body structure is provided for a motor vehicle with a windshield that includes, but is not limited to a pane cross member, on which the windshield rests. The pane cross member includes, but is not limited to a first and a second edge section in the form of brackets, and a central part lying there between, which has a U-shaped cross-section. The first edge section forms a support section for the windshield, the second edge section is fastened to a fixed component of the body structure and is arranged laterally from the first edge section, and the central part is constructed such that it has a cross-section which is curved in the direction towards an engine hood of the motor vehicle and can deform on application of force from above and/or from the front.

Abstract: A window panel adapted for installation relative to a structure. The panel includes a single piece of generally transparent injection-molded material configured to span one or more openings in the structure. The panel has panel attachment inserts for attaching the panel relative to the structure. The inserts are embedded in the material alongside at least one edge of the panel. The panel has a curvature that essentially continues a curvature of the structure surrounding the opening(s) when the panel is installed relative to the structure. This panel can be single-pane and can provide an essentially continuous window along an aircraft fuselage.

Abstract: A transit vehicle glazing assembly comprises a window pane, a box-shaped first frame that surrounds the opening covered by the window pane, a second frame sized to fit within the space enclosed by the first frame secured to the window pane by an adhesive, an elastomeric strip positioned in the space between the flanges and a plurality of U-shaped clips securing the second frame to the first frame.

Abstract: A carriage for a vehicle window lifter has a frame with a guide for receiving a guide rail, a carrier plate which is mounted on the frame to be pivotable about a pivot axis perpendicular to the direction of the guide, and an adjusting mechanism that allows the carrier plate to be aligned relative to the frame about the pivot axis. The adjusting mechanism has a tool receptacle which is aligned substantially in the direction of the guide.

Abstract: A module frame for the windows and doors (also service doors) for motor homes and/or caravans has individual profile trims (1) which form, together with adequately shaped corners (2), the module frame of desired dimensions, with the shaped corners being secured to profile trims with intermediate elements with the help of link elements.

Abstract: This invention is to provide the affixing structure and the window regulator using the affixing structure, that has simple structure and that can smoothly fix the window glass to the carrier plate. The affixing structure 17 comprises a carrier plate 18 and a glass holder 16. The carrier plate 18 has a base portion 22a for placing the glass holder 16, a guide portion 22b which protrudes from the on side edge of the base portion 22a and which has a inclined surface 22e slanted downwardly heading the placement face, and a fixing portion 22c which projects downwardly from other side edge of the base portion 22a. The glass holder 16 has a bottom part 16 a to be placed on the base portion 22a, and a fixing part 16b which projects downwardly from the from the side edge and which contacts with a periphery of the fixing portion of the carrier plate.

Abstract: A cowl brace for supporting a cowl upper and a cowl lower of a windshield assembly is disclosed. The cowl brace includes an upper portion comprising a plurality of upper legs extending in an upper direction. The plurality of upper legs are spaced-apart from each other in a vehicle widthwise direction for connection to the cowl upper. A lower portion of the cowl brace extends in a lower direction for connection to the cowl lower. A continuous body portion of the cowl brace extends in the vehicle widthwise direction connecting the upper portion and the lower portion.

Abstract: A skylight is provided for mounting to a wall of a vehicle to allow passage of light through the wall. The skylight may include a frame having a window that is configured to allow passage of light through at least a portion of the frame, and the frame may define an inner periphery about the window. A wall member may extend away from the frame adjacent to and about the inner periphery of the frame. A plurality of spaced apart gripping arms may extend away from one of the wall member and the frame adjacent to the inner periphery of the frame with the plurality of gripping arms extending beyond the wall member. Each of the plurality of gripping arms may be configured to engage the wall of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle glazing having a centring pin bonded thereto, and a centring pin suitable for a vehicle glazing are disclosed. The centring pin comprises a base portion bonded to the vehicle glazing and a centring portion adapted to be inserted into a hole in the bodywork of a vehicle. The centring portion is joined to the base portion, and moveable between a lowered position, in which the glazing may be stored, and a raised position, in which the glazing may be fitted into an aperture in a vehicle.

Abstract: A snap-in glass carrier, engageable with a window regulator for snap fitting a door glass having a glass retention hole to the carrier, comprises a carrier base, a regulator attachment extending from the carrier base, a glass retention portion and a finger. The glass retention portion extends from the base spaced from the window regulator portion to define a gap for the glass. The finger, cantilevered from the base, includes a vertical portion extending parallel to the support finger on the same side of the glass as the support finger, a retention tab extending from the vertical portion into the gap that engages the retention hole, a hinge point adjacent to the glass carrier base and located on the same side of the gap as the window regulator attachment, and a spring leg extending through the gap from the hinge point to the vertical portion.

Abstract: A seal assembly for an automotive vehicle is provided that includes a seal and a molding whereby the seal is attached to the molding and the molding is attached to a rear-quarter window. The seal includes a pair of perpendicular bases and a resilient arc portion joining the perpendicular bases. The molding includes a U-shaped base, which receives the rear-quarter window and a support member. The support member is attached to the seal in such a manner to prevent excessive deformation of the seal when the door is in a closed position.

Abstract: Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethane adhesives to attach dynamic load-bearing attachment members to glass substrates to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle, and related methods of forming are described herein. In addition, methods of attaching components to glass by use of these adhesives are disclosed. The method of forming the assemblies may include priming the glass panel prior to applying the adhesive to the primed glass panel and/or attachment member. The method may include allowing the urethane adhesive to cure to form a layer of cured urethane adhesive bonding the attachment member to the first surface of the glass panel without exposure of the bonded attachment member on the second surface of the panel. The cured adhesive layer disposed between the attachment member and the glass panel may have a thickness in the range from about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a clip for attaching an object to a sheet having an aperture spaced apart from a leading edge of the sheet. The clip includes a base with a generally planar lower member, the lower member having a leading edge and a trailing edge. The base also has a generally planar upper member extending across the lower member, the upper member also having a leading edge, a trailing edge and an opening between the upper member leading edge and trailing edge. The trailing edge of the upper member is attached to and extends from the base proximate the trailing edge of the lower member. The upper member also includes a spring located proximate to the trailing edge of the upper member and extending into the opening in a generally leading edge direction. The finger spring is operable to apply a force in a generally leading edge direction onto a sheet edge of a sheet inserted and located between the lower member and the upper member.

Abstract: The window assembly for a vehicle includes a first portion supported by the vehicle and a second portion located proximate to the first portion. The second portion includes a phase change material (PCM) barrier.

Abstract: A transit vehicle glazing assembly comprises a window pane, a box-shaped first frame that surrounds the opening covered by the window pane, a second frame sized to fit within the space enclosed by the first frame secured to the window pane by an adhesive, an elastomeric strip positioned in the space between the flanges and a plurality of U-shaped clips securing the second frame to the first frame.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass mounted in a vehicle component and movable to open and close a window is disclosed. The window glass may comprise a generally vertical first side edge; a generally vertical second side edge in opposed relation to the first side edge; and a bottom edge extending between the first side edge and the second side edge and including a first downward sloping portion extending from the first side edge in a downward sloping direction and a first drip notch recessed into the bottom edge along the first downward sloping portion, whereby water wicking along the first downward sloping portion of the bottom edge will drop from the window glass when the water makes contact with the first drip notch.

Abstract: A heated sliding window assembly for a vehicle that includes at least one fixed window. A rail is attached to the at least one fixed window. The fixed window may include an electrical contact. A sliding window is moveable along the rail and is moveable between open and closed positions. The sliding window includes a heater grid and an electrical contact. A drive mechanism is attached to the sliding window for moving the sliding window between the open and closed positions. An electrical circuit is included for carrying current to the heater grid. A switch is disposed within the electrical circuit that cuts off current to the heater grid when the sliding window is moved.

Abstract: A vehicle slider assembly has a frame, upon which a fixed panel and an upper and a lower track are attached, and a slider panel assembly that moves in the tracks. The frame defines a window opening that the moving slider panel assembly opens and closes. The interior surfaces of the frame provide constant sealing surfaces for seals attached to the outwardly directed slider panel surfaces. The lower horizontal portion of the frame is adjacent to the lower track and has drain holes through it. The lower track has a reservoir channel defined in it, such that, moisture that is interior to the vehicle slider assembly accumulates in the reservoir channel and flows through the drain holes to the exterior of the vehicle slider assembly. An appliqué may be disposed over the exterior of the lower frame portion so that the flow of the moisture is hidden in an unencumbered and aesthetically pleasing manner.

Abstract: An improved vibration damping system is provided for use with window structures. The window damping system employs both air-film damping technology and viscoelastic damping materials to increase mechanical and/or acoustic vibration damping in window structures.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door has a triangular pane, a lowerable side pane, and a guide rail for guiding the lowerable side pane being provided between the triangular pane and the lowerable side pane. Here, the guide rail is fixedly connected to a window frame, to an inner window slot and to a mirror reinforcement.

Abstract: A glass run 5 fit on a door sash 2 of an automobile has: a cross-section roughly U-shape comprising an outer-cabin side wall 6, an inner-cabin side wall 7 and a connecting wall 18 which connects the outer-cabin side wall 6 and the inner-cabin side wall 7 for guiding a door glass 3 lifting or lowering into a ditch part 4; and an outer lip 9 and an inner lip 10 respectively formed on inner surfaces of both of the side walls 6, 7, which extend toward a connecting wall 18 side and are slidably brought into contact with the door glass 3, wherein: the connecting wall 18 has a part thereof swelled and curved toward an inner surface side thereof, which faces a position on the connecting wall 18 where the door glass 3 collides; the connecting wall 18 swelled and curved has two projections 21, 22 formed on an outer surface thereof, which come into contact with the door sash 2 and of which an interval 50 therebetween is not more than thickness 60 of the door glass 3; and a position surrounded by the two projections 21,

Abstract: An integrated glass run assembly is provided for a motor vehicle door frame having a header section defining a window opening. The integrated glass run assembly includes a retention portion adapted to be mounted to the header section. The retention portion includes a reveal surface disposed outboard of the header section. A decorative trim is secured along the reveal surface. The integrated glass run assembly also includes a window receiving portion co-extruded with the retention portion. The window receiving portion includes a channel for engagement with a window pane.

Abstract: A window assembly and method for its installation is provided. The window assembly may include multiple transparent panels covering an opening of an aircraft fuselage. One or more retainer members and a flexible clip member may be utilized to secure the window assembly over the opening of the fuselage.

Abstract: A plastic window for use in a motor vehicle includes a plastic panel having portions defining an edge about a perimeter of the panel and a window flange integral to the plastic panel. The window flange is positioned adjacent to the edge and extends at least partially them along. The window flange includes an engagement feature configured to engage a corresponding engagement feature of a window frame. A window assembly Includes the plastic window and a window frame configured to be attached to a motor vehicle. The window frame has portions forming the corresponding engagement feature which receive the engagement feature of the window flange to secure the plastic window to the window frame. A method of installing a window on a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide arrangement (10), in particular for a motor vehicle door, which comprises at least one movable window pane (20, 120), at least one guide part (30, 130) and at least one receptacle (40, 140) for the guide part (30, 130), wherein the guide part (30, 130) or the receptacle (40, 140) is fastened to the window pane (20, 120) and the guide part (30, 130) extends, at least in sections, into the receptacle (40, 140) in a direction which runs substantially perpendicular to the plane of the window pane (20, 120). The invention also relates to a method for assembling a guide arrangement (10) of said type.

Abstract: A method for the non-destructive removal of fixed window elements (1) from vehicles uses a cutting wire (15) that is threaded through the adhesive bonding a window element to a vehicle and that is placed in a loop around the perimeter of the window element. A first end (15A) of the cutting wire is attached to a first wire wind-up element (16) of a single tool (3) and a second end (15D) of the cutting wire is attached to a second wire wind-up element (17) of the single tool. The first and second ends of the wire are then pulled with the first and second wire wind-up element until the wire cuts through the adhesive around the entire perimeter of the side window element.

Abstract: A frame for supporting a windshield, a rearview mirror and at least one side-view mirror of a vehicle. The frame comprises first and second side pillars, each side pillar having a lower end for attachment to the body of a vehicle, an upwardly extending body, and an upper end. A top member having first and second lateral ends is attached to the upper ends of the respective side pillars and a central portion extends between the lateral ends. A rearview mirror mounting structure is defined on the top member near the centerline of the vehicle, is adapted to receive a rearview mirror facing away from the front end of the vehicle, and has an areal extent, when viewed from the front end of the vehicle, that is at least coincident with the areal extent of the rearview mirror to be mounted thereto. At least one side-view mounting structure is defined on one of the top member and side pillar members at a position between the rearview mirror mounting structure and the outer lateral edges of the side pillar members.

Abstract: A glass run for use in a motor vehicle, of which corner sections are readily manufactured with excellent sealing properties. A main body of each of straight sections and corner sections of the glass run has an outer side wall, an inner side wall and a bottom wall, which define a generally U-shaped cross-section, and an outer seal lip and an inner seal lip are respectively provided in the outer side wall and the inner side wall. The straight sections and the corner sections are joined to each other via joints, and the inner side wall is formed greater than the outer side wall. A sub-seal rib is provided to protrude outwardly from an exterior surface of the outer side wall of each of the corner sections so as to face a position in which an end of the outer seal lip contacts the outer side wall when the door glass contacts the outer seal lip.

Abstract: A foldable vehicle top contains a top cloth and a rear window. The rear window has an outer border with a window mount to which the top cloth is fastened. A frame is provided which, in a closed position, supports the top cloth and the rear window. The frame has a recess in which the window mount is accommodated in the closed position.

Abstract: The present specification provides a rear window assembly for a vehicle having a window frame, at least one fixed window panel whose perimeter edge defines a portion of an opening, a movable window panel capable of opening or closing the opening and that is allowed to slidably move past the surface of the fixed window panel, a seal member present on the perimeter surface of at least one of the window panels, and a closure track integrally formed in at least one edge of the window frame. The closure track may force the movable window panel and the fixed window panel closer together, thereby, placing the seal member under compression.

Abstract: A window assembly includes a frame and a pane having a first portion fixed within the frame and a second portion. The second portion is movable relative to the first portion and the frame from a closed position to an open position. A seal is positioned between the frame and the pane. An operator is secured to the frame and the second portion, and moves the second portion between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A skylight is provided for mounting to a wall of a vehicle to allow passage of light through the wall. The skylight may include a frame having a window that is configured to allow passage of light through at least a portion of the frame, and the frame may define an inner periphery about the window. A wall member may extend away from the frame adjacent to and about the inner periphery of the frame. A plurality of spaced apart gripping arms may extend away from one of the wall member and the frame adjacent to the inner periphery of the frame with the plurality of gripping arms extending beyond the wall member. Each of the plurality of gripping arms may be configured to engage the wall of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a front windshield support structure of a vehicle, a windshield support 17 supports the lower end of a front windshield 18 in the upper portion of a reinforcing part 16 of a dashboard upper part 14. The windshield support 17 includes a front-side member 21 and a rear-side member 20 whose upper portions supporting the front windshield 18 are connected to each other and whose lower portions are connected to the dashboard upper part 14. The front-side member 21 is bent into a chevron shape in cross section such that a vertically intermediate part thereof projects forward. The rear-side member 20 is bent into a chevron shape in cross section such that a vertically intermediate part thereof projects rearward. Together, the front-side member 21 and the rear-side member 20 form a box-shaped cross section.

Abstract: A motor vehicle window assembly includes a first window frame member and a stationary pane received by the first window frame member. A window frame retainer member is secured at a first end thereof to the first window frame member. A second end of the window frame retainer member is secured to a second window frame member. A movable pane is movable along the second window frame member. The first and second window frame members are proximate one another and free of any structural members therebetween.