Abstract: A window regulator for a door is provided that includes a portion that defines a helical path. A drive assembly includes an actuator couple to a cable for moving the window along the helical path. A single guide having opposing channels extends longitudinally and defines a drive path, which may be straight. A lift plate is movable along the guide for supporting the window, and the cable is connected to the lift plate for moving the lift plate along the guide. A slider, preferably two, is received in the opposing channels with a ball and socket connection between the lift plate and the slider. The ball and socket permits relative movement between the lift plate and the guide such that the window may travel in the helical path as the sliders move in the straight drive path.

Abstract: The device raises and lowers a vehicle window pane solely by continuous path control without forced guidance. The device has a number of drive units which are operated by a continuous-path control unit with a programmable memory and which drive the vehicle window pane along a theoretical path over a barrel-shaped curved enveloping surface. The curved surface follows the external contours of the vehicle. The drive units used are preferably linear drives, which are controlled in an appropriate manner using trajectories projected onto the co-ordinate planes.

Abstract: A regulator assembly is provided that may be used as part of a door module. Attachment of the regulator components to the panel provides a convenient door module for attachment to a door. The regulator assembly may also be used for sunroofs. The assembly includes a glass support member for supporting a pane of glass or window. A drive motor produces a drive force for moving the glass support between open and closed positions. A flexible belt, such as a timing belt, includes a profile. The belt interconnects the drive motor and the glass support member. In a preferred embodiment, spaced apart brackets may be connected to a panel for supporting opposing end portions of the belt. A drive pulley has a complimentary profile to the profile of the belt. The drive pulley is connected to the drive motor with the drive pulley engaging the belt and movable relative thereto in response to the drive force.

Abstract: A retractable screen is located within a frame portion of a window. The screen accumulates on and pays out from a spring biased roller located in said frame portion. The screen is fully retractable and for the most part hidden for viewing, egress or cleaning purposes, and is available as desired when moved to the operable position. The screening material utilized includes “T” shaped members for easy installation in compatible grooves provided with the handle and the roller.

Abstract: A window regulator system has a first rail and a second rail. The second rail is spaced in a parallel relation with the first rail. A first slider assembly slidably engages the first rail and a second slider assembly slidably engages the second rail. A first cable engages the first slider and has opposite ends thereof wound about a first drum assembly. The first cable is guidedly mounted on the first rail. A second cable engages the second slider and has opposite ends thereof wound about a second drum assembly. The second cable is guidedly mounted on the second rail. A drive system simultaneously rotates the first and second drum assemblies. Rotating the first and second drum assemblies effects parallel movement of the first and second sliders. When a window is mounted on the sliders, the window regulator system effects opening and closing thereof.

Abstract: A guide track for the window of a vehicle door can be adjusted vertically to adjust the location of a window stop on the upper end of the track to ensure a water-tight fit of the window upper edge and a weather-strip carried by the vehicle roof structure. Adjustment of the stop involves vertical movement of the track, up or down, preferably by loosening and tightening a track clamping-structure located at the lower end of the track. Access to the track clamping structure can be had through a small access opening formed in a trim panel on the interior surface of the door. Track adjustment can be achieved without removing the trim panel from the door. In preferred practice of the invention, the track clamping structure includes a threaded rod disposed between the track and a window support panel to swing the lower end of the track for changing the movement path of the window.

Abstract: The invention concerns a window lifter with a guide rail (10) affixed on a base part (20) on a door inner panel, of an assembly carrier. The object of the invention is to provide a window lifter which is simple to adjust and prevents stressing of the window lifter system. This object is accomplished in that a seat (30) is formed on the base part (20), which seat is associated with a correspondingly shaped mating part (300) arranged on the guide rail (10), whereby the seat (30) and the mating part (300) are designed form-fittingly such that the guide rail (10) and the base part (20) are mounted tiltable relative to each other.

Abstract: A vehicle door window-lift comprises a guide rail for a slider supporting a window capable of being driven by a cable and a dowel pin for automatically fixing the slider on the window. The dowel pin is adapted to slide in a bore in the slider and in a hole in the window. Two ramps on the guide rail cause the dowel pin to slide automatically from a delivery position wherein it is not inserted in the hole, into an operative position wherein it penetrates in the window hole and locks the slider on the window. The two ramps are inclined relative to an axis of the dowel pin such that when the slider moves along the rail, the slider causes the dowel pin to be thrust by one of the ramps from its delivery position towards its operative position wherein it penetrates into the window hole and locks the slider on the window. The arrangement avoids providing locking by deformation of a plastic part.

Abstract: A drive system includes a selector assembly that selectively operates both a window drive assembly and a lock module drive assembly. The selector assembly preferably includes a slidable shaft attached to first and second inputs. The shaft is mounted to slide in response to an actuator such as solenoid. When the first input is engaged with the output of a drive motor, the motor operates to lock and unlock the lock module drive assembly. When the second input is engaged with the output, the drive motor operates the window drive assembly to drive the window.

Abstract: A window lift mechanism for raising and lowering a window in a vehicle door includes a support bracket mounted to the window and a motor supported on the support bracket. A vertical rack is mounted to the door and is positioned immediately adjacent the window, and a vertical guide track is also mounted to the door parallel to the rack and immediately adjacent the window. A pinion gear driven by the motor is supported on the support bracket and engaged with the rack to permit vertical movement of the window. A slide is supported on the support bracket and engaged with the guide track to provide support as the window is raised or lowered. Alternatively, a second rack and pinion are used instead of the guide track and slide. A manual drive mechanism for raising and lowering the window is also disclosed including a drive cable which transfers rotary torque from a drive pulley to a driven pulley supported on the support bracket.

Abstract: A module (3) for the door (1) of an automobile vehicle comprises a window raiser mechanism (4) of the type having two substantially parallel rails (5) and driving cables (6) arranged in the form of an X between these rails and slidable relative to the latter, and a support for this mechanism. This support (9) has a generally X shape connecting the upper ends (5a) to the lower ends (5b) of the rails and enveloping the cables. This support may be, for example, formed by an X-shaped tubular structure rigidly interconnecting the two rails and enveloping the cables (6) whose sheaths, which were otherwise necessary, may be eliminated. The tubular structure (9) protects the cables against aggression and deterioration due to transport and mounting in the door.

Abstract: A mounting method and apparatus provides a simple and compact mount for attaching a power or manual window drive mechanism within a door module. The drive mechanism can be removed from a door panel without having to remove the driven mechanism that lowers and raises the window. The drive mechanism is positioned on one side of the panel and the driven mechanism is positioned on an opposite side of the panel from the drive mechanism. A retaining assembly retains the driven and drive mechanisms to the panel such that the drive mechanism can be selectively detached from the panel without detaching the driven mechanism from the panel.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a power window apparatus including an outer panel, an inner panel, a regulator, a window glass, a motor, and a seal member. The inner panel is separated from the outer panel by a predetermined distance and has a through bore. The regulator has a movable arm, which is arranged in a space formed between the outer panel and the inner panel. The window glass is fixed to the movable arm. The motor is connected to the regulator to drive the movable arm and open and close the window glass. At least a portion of the motor is arranged in the inner panel. The seal member is arranged between the motor and the inner panel to close the through bore.

Abstract: A window-regulator module comprises at least one rail on which slides at least one slider supporting a window. Cables and a drive motor drive the slider. The slider includes a sliding part complementary to the at least one rail with a lower end of the slider including a supporting surface for the window. At the lower end of the stroke of the slider, a lower edge of the window projects by a specified distance beyond the lower edge of the rail.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door module, built as a preassembled unit, includes a windowpane movable between open and closed positions, an integrated window regulator assembly including a drive mechanism such as a drive motor or hand crank for moving the windowpane between the open and closed positions, a cable assembly, cable routers such as pulleys or sliders, a seal assembly, and a door frame assembly including run channels. The windowpane includes a bracket assembly which is slidably disposed within the run channels. The cable assembly includes a cable connected to the bracket assembly and the drive mechanism for transferring a force of the drive mechanism to the bracket assembly to move the windowpane between the open and closed positions. The cable routers are attached to fore and aft door frames of the door frame assembly and route the cable between the drive mechanism and the bracket assembly.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door with an outside door panel, an inside door panel provided with a large cutout, which can be partially covered by a supporting plate, where the supporting plate bears a Bowden cable tube window lifter and possibly additional functional units, such as a lock, side air bag, electric cables, and an inside door trim panel which completes the door on the side toward the motor vehicle interior. The supporting plate is connected on the side facing the outside door panel to a mountinq rail, which partially surrounds the window pane and on which at least one guide rail of the Bowden cable window lifter rests displaceably.

Abstract: A power window regulator which comprises first regulator main body (18) of a power window regulator (12) is disposed at a front end side of a door, and is provided with a loop-shaped first tape (44) that raises and lowers a carrier plate (58). Further, a second regulator main body (20) disposed at a rear end side of the door is provided with a second tape (68) capable of pushing and pulling a carrier plate (70) and that is connected to the first tape (44). In accordance with this structure, a large space is secured between a first guide rail (22) and a second guide rail (60), so that a viewing window for securing a downward view can be disposed.

Abstract: A power window apparatus is provided for detecting pinching in accordance with the opened/closed position of the window and a state of rotation of a motor, the apparatus having a position sensor which detects a safety-control suspension region of the window and which is an accurate sensor. A spiral guide groove is formed in the inner surface of a housing opposite to a rotational plate which is rotated by an output shaft of a motor which opens/closes a window. A follower which is guided by the spiral guide groove is able to move along a straight guide groove provided for the rotational plate in the radial direction. Terminals in the form of conductive films are provided for a printed circuit board accommodated in the housing. When the rotational plate has been rotated, the follower is guided by the spiral guide groove so as to be moved in the straight guide groove. Thus, a slide member provided for the follower is brought into contact with the terminals so that the terminals are conducted with each other.

Abstract: A window pane is slidably driven in two guides by an electric motor. A piezoelectric vibrator vibrates the window pane to facilitate sliding movement of the window pane relative to the guides and a delay relay enables the vibrator to start operation before the motor is actuated.

Abstract: A power window apparatus for detecting accidental pinching in a power window in accordance with the opened/closed position of the window and a state of rotation of a motor which is structured to improve the accuracy of the operation of a position sensor for detecting a safety-control suspension region for the window. A pair of contacts are disposed on the side surface of a main gear which is rotated by an output shaft of a motor for opening/closing a window. A conductive film opposite to the contacts is provided for a sub-gear engaged to the main gear through an interlocking gear and arranged to be rotated at different speed from that of the main gear. When the relative rotational operation between the main gear and the sub-gear causes the output shaft of the motor to reach a predetermined amount of rotation, so that the window has moved to a predetermined opened/closed position, the contacts and the conductive film are brought into contact with one another so that an electric signal is output.

Abstract: A window regulator comprises a rail defining a central channel which receives an elongate flexible plastic tape having a plurality of slots, the width of the tape being sized to fit within the central channel, a drive mechanism for moving the tape, either electric or manual, and a universal housing connecting the rail and the drive mechanism. The universal housing can be used with either manual or electric window regulator designs. The universal housing has a central cavity which can receive an insert bracket for a manual drive drum when the drive mechanism includes a hand crank. The central cavity is sized to receive a larger, electric drive drum when the drive mechanism includes an electric motor. Either drive drum has teeth sized to engage the slots of the tape so that the drive mechanism can impart motion to the tape to raise and lower a windowpane. When the insert bracket is used, the tape is routed in the universal housing from a first slot, around the manual drive drum to a second slot.

Abstract: A window regulator assembly comprising a window panel, a track, a slider member, a slider moving assembly including a drive assembly and a coupling assembly. The track is constructed and arranged to guide the window panel during movement of the window panel between opened and closed positions. The slider member is constructed and arranged to be movable along the track between a first position wherein the window panel assumes the closed position and a second position wherein the window panel assumes the open position. The slider moving assembly is constructed and arranged to move the slider member between the first and second position. The coupling assembly of the slider moving assembly is constructed and arranged to couple an output movement of the drive assembly to the slider member. The drive assembly includes a drivable input structure and a driven output structure, which structures are rotatable about a common axis.

Abstract: The present invention is a window regulator mechanism for vertically moving a window panel mounted within a motor vehicle door. The mechanism comprises an elongated guide rail member mounted within the vehicle door and having a base portion with a pair of side flange portions. A first of the pair of side flange portions has a nose portion extending laterally outwardly therefrom. A second of the pair of side flange portions has a convex exterior surface. A window moving structure engages the window panel and has a base member and a pair of side leg portions extending from opposing sides thereof. One of the side leg portions has a nose-receiving groove formed in an inwardly facing surface thereof. The window moving structure is slidably mounted on the guide rail member. A manually operable actuating mechanism is constructed to slidably move the window moving structure vertically along the guide rail member.

Abstract: A liftplate for use in a window mounting assembly includes a first plate member, a second plate member and a third plate member. The first plate member has two spaced apart apertures and is secured to a window regulator. The apertures in the first plate member each have a sleeve molded therein. Each sleeve is attached to the first plate member through a frangible connection which is broken upon insertion of a fastener in an associated one of the apertures of the first plate member. The second plate member has an aperture which receives one of the fasteners. The third plate member has an aperture which receives the other of the fasteners. The second and third plate members are disposed opposite the first plate member and are joined to the first plate member to define a channel for receiving a sheet of window glass.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door having a basic body (2; 22) and respectively an inside and an outside panel (4, 3; 23, 21; 27, 26), wherein the window-side circumferential edge (9) of the outside panel (3; 21; 26) is provided at least partially with an undercut (10) engaged by the corresponding regions of the circumferential edge of the basic body (2) or the inside panel (4), and wherein the outside panel (3) is provided with a folded section (16) at least at the end (15) of the circumferential edge (8) disposed opposite the window-side circumferential edge. To accomplish easy, quick and cost-advantageous mounting or replacement of the outside panel, the basic body (2; 22) or the inside panel (4; 23; 27) is connected by way of fastening means (18; 24; 28) to the wall region (20) of the folded section (14) of the outside panel (3; 21; 26), which wall region faces the door sill (14) of the corresponding motor vehicle.

Abstract: A self-aligning window regulator for raising and lowering a windowpane in a motor vehicle door, having a mounting assembly fixed to the door comprising at least a mounting bracket, and a self-aligning assembly slidably attached to the mounting assembly at the mounting bracket. In certain preferred embodiments the self-aligning assembly includes a rail, a glider slidable over the rail, and attachment for connecting the glider to the windowpane. Connection element positioned between the rail and the mounting bracket allows the rail and the rest of the self-aligning assembly to float relative the mounting bracket. Preferably the connection element comprises a rivet extending from either the mounting bracket or the rail into a slot. The rivet can slide relative the slot and allow the self-aligning assembly to move relative the mounting bracket to accommodate stack-up tolerances or misalignments of the regulator componentry.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle door assembly includes a door window mechanism which is powered by an electric motor. The electric motor is located within the body of the vehicle and not within the door assembly to simplify the construction of the door assembly and allow for additional structure to support side impact loading. The drive motor and the door window mechanism include driving and driven fittings, respectively, which engage when the vehicle door is closed.

Abstract: A self-aligning window regulator for raising and lowering a windowpane in a motor vehicle door, having a rail attached to the door and a glider slidable in a generally up and down direction on the rail. At least one slide is preferably snugly received in a C- channel to allow for fore and aft adjustment of the windowpane to accommodate for dimensional variations and misalignment of the window regulator and the door componentry. In one embodiment, the C-channel is attached to the windowpane and the slide is attached to the glider. In another embodiment, the C-channel is attached to the glider and the slide is attached to the windowpane. A pin such as a rivet may be used to secure the slide to the rest of the regulator, and the rivet may allow the slide to pivot, providing for inboard and outboard adjustment.

Abstract: A lower sash installed inside a door panel of, for instance, the door of an automobile so as to guide and hold window glass that is accommodated inside the door panel, the lower sash having a structure in which the sash has a channel shape in cross section comprising an outer-panel-side outer wing and an inner-panel-side inner wing formed as an integral part on either side of a frame plate, truss-form openings are formed in the frame plate, glass guides, which are elastic projections and respectively face the outer wing and inner wing, are arranged in an alternating manner so as to positionally correspond to the truss-form openings, and the wall thickness of the outer wing or inner wing is made thicker at a lower panel attachment end than the upper door sash end; and these elements are molded into an integral plastic unit.

Abstract: A fastener system (210) for adjustably attaching or mounting an automotive vehicle window channel member or guide rail (214) to or upon an automotive vehicle inner door panel (212) so that the automotive vehicle window channel member or guide rail (214) can be disposed at a predetermined position with respect to the automotive vehicle inner door panel (212) includes a nut member (234) mounted upon the inner door panel (212), and a shaft or rod portion (264) of the window channel member or guide rail (214) is inserted through the nut member (234). A tubular fastener screw or bolt (224) is inserted over the shaft or rod portion (264) of the window channel member or guide rail (214) so as to also be inserted within the nut member (234).

Abstract: The window winder comprises at least one guide rail (2) for a slider (4) slidably mounted on this rail and supporting the wiondow glass (1), at least one cable (11, 8, 6) passing round at least one return pulley (14 . . . ) mounted on one end of the rail, and a driving element (13) driving the cable(s). The slider (1) is made in at least two parts, namely a front guide part (4a) slidable on the rail (2) and a rear part (4b) which supports the window glass and is mounted on the front part to be slidable through a given travel, the cable being fixed to the rear part (4b). These two parts are slidable relative to the rail and relative to one another, so that, at the end of the travel of the front part (4a) along the rail, the rear part can slide through said given travel. This arrangement permits reducing the height of the guide rails of window winders of the Bowden cable type without modifying the travel of the slider(s) and of the window glass and facilitating the mounting of these window winders.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement including a window actuator mounting bracket for mounting on a vehicle inner door panel. The inner door panel is formed to include rear and front pairs of openings having L-shaped slots extending therefrom. The mounting device, having one of the power window motor or manual actuator mounted thereon, has outwardly extending L-shaped mounting lugs formed thereon. Bolts are threadedly mounted through the latter for sliding cooperation with the L-shaped slots of the inner door panel prior to being tightened thereon.

Abstract: A guide sleeve designed as a separate component is pushed onto the upper end of a guide rail of a drop window. This guide sleeve guides a window pane as soon as the window pane has almost reached its uppermost position. By means of an eccentric screw or other adjusting means, it is possible to adjust the position of the guide sleeve relative to the guide rail and thus to achieve the correct tension and position of the window pane in its final position.

Abstract: A door module including a one-piece plastic frame having a network of integrally molded structural elements and hardware mounting surfaces is provided that features easily accessible snap-fit serviceable components integrated into an efficient modular form.

Abstract: A mounting panel is provided for mounting a window and a window regulator in a vehicle door. The mounting panel is comprised of a one-piece plastic molded member having a central planar mounting member adapted to mount the window regulator, and a plurality of spaced apart spokes molded integrally with the center drill plate and radiating generally forward and rearward therefrom to mount the guide channel receiving the edges of the window. The window guide channels are preferably integrally molded with the radiating spokes. The spokes are hollow tubular members of generally circular cross-section. The molded plastic mounting panel also has a plurality of integrally molded arm rest supports which project laterally therefrom and are adapted to support an arm rest structure of the vehicle door. The plurality of apertured mounting brackets are molded integral with the spokes for receiving fasteners by which the mounting panel is mounted on the vehicle door.

Abstract: A mounting panel is provided for mounting a window and a window regulator in a vehicle door. The mounting panel is comprised of a one-piece plastic molded member having a central planar mounting member adapted to mount the window regulator, and a plurality of spaced apart spokes molded integrally with the center drill plate and radiating generally forward and rearward therefrom to mount the guide channel receiving the edges of the window. The window guide channels are preferably integrally molded with the radiating spokes. The spokes are hollow tubular members of generally circular cross-section. The molded plastic mounting panel also has a plurality of integrally molded arm rest supports which project laterally therefrom and are adapted to support an arm rest structure of the vehicle door. The plurality of apertured mounting brackets are molded integral with the spokes for receiving fasteners by which the mounting panel is mounted on the vehicle door.

Abstract: A power window device in which a drive pulley around which a wire to open and close a window is wound is disposed within a case of a power window drive section and a wire guide for guiding the wire is mounted on the case. The wire guide is composed of a first wire guide for guiding one end of the wire and a second wire guide for guiding the other end of the wire. The second wire guide is removably coupled to the first wire guide. A wire guide angle .theta..sub.0 between the wire guides can be changed merely by exchanging the second wire guide. Even when a different wire guide angle is required, the size of the component to be replaced can be reduced, as can the cost to manufacture.

Abstract: The window glass for a vehicle door is mounted at its lower edge in an elongated sash. The glass is raised and lowered by a regulator attached to the sash. A pair of guides (pulleys or slides) are fixed to each end of the sash and a cable, anchored to the door at points at the top and bottom of sash movement, extends parallel to the direction of window movement from the anchors to the sash and around the guides such that any up or down movement of either end of the sash is transferred to the other end so that both ends move together, thereby preventing tilting of the glass.

Abstract: A mounting panel is provided for mounting a window and a window regulator in a vehicle door. The mounting panel is comprised of a one-piece plastic molded member having a central planar mounting member adapted to mount the window regulator, and a plurality of spaced apart spokes molded integrally with the center drill plate and radiating generally forward and rearward therefrom to mount the guide channel receiving the edges of the window. The window guide channels are preferably integrally molded with the radiating spokes. The spokes are hollow tubular members of generally circular cross-section. The molded plastic mounting panel also has a plurality of integrally molded arm rest supports which project laterally therefrom and are adapted to support an arm rest structure of the vehicle door. The plurality of apertured mounting brackets are molded integral with the spokes for receiving fasteners by which the mounting panel is mounted on the vehicle door.

Abstract: This support consists of a panel (11) and of a window-lift (13) plate (12) preassembled with the panel. This support is fastened to the door frame (3) on the one hand by fastenings between the panel (11) and the frame (3) and on the other hand by fastenings between the plate (12) and this same frame (3). It may be mounted in the door after the fittings (15, 16, 17 . . . ) have been preadjusted and enables them to be serviced conveniently without having to disassemble the whole of the support, while at the same time having a reduced cost.

Abstract: A vehicle door having a lower portion and consisting of a box body defined by an inner sheet and an outer sheet connected peripherally to each other; the inner sheet having an upper opening closed by a self-supporting, preferably metal frame, the surface of which facing the outer sheet is fitted integral with door locking mechanisms and regulating and guide mechanisms for a sliding window, and the opposite surface of which is fitted with an interior door finish panel; a further interior finish panel being connected to a lower portion of the inner sheet.

Abstract: A lowerable window assembly for automobiles is provided which employs a pulley arrangement connected to an actuator assembly which operates to both lift and lower the window and to rotatively drive the actuator when the window is fully raised to impart lateral movement to the lower edge of the window which the actuator assembly is attached.

Abstract: A vehicle door having an upper window opening fitted with a sliding window and consisting, at the bottom, of a box body defined by an inner sheet and an outer sheet peripherally connected to each other; the inner sheet having an upper opening closed by a self-supporting panel preferably formed from synthetic material, a first surface of which, facing the outer sheet, is fitted integral with door locking mechanisms and window regulating and guide mechanisms, and the other surface of which constitutes the interior finish surface of the door together with a lower finish panel.

Abstract: This panel is provided on its face turned towards the inside of the door with means for the fastening and preassembly on this panel of internal elements (8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) of the door, in particular window lift (8), lock (12), slide (11) for guiding and locking the window in the lowered position, and inside opening control (13), and these elements are provided with means for fastening to a panel (2) forming a structure inside the door. This arrangement considerably simplifies the structure of the door by eliminating an internal plate supporting the elements, while at the same time enabling the trim panel (7) to be disassembled easily, and consequently servicing to be carried out on the various elements.

Abstract: A sliding member for a window regulator having a substantially vertical guide rail lip channel cross sectional shape. The sliding member is capable of sliding internally of the guide rail. A carrier plate has a shaft to support the sliding member and fixedly supports a window pane. The sliding member has a rigid body with guided surfaces facing to the guide rail and has protrusions made of elastic material which slidably contact the guide rail. The protrusions are located on a part of the guided surfaces of the sliding member. The sliding member minimizes pivotal instability of the carrier plate during sliding movement of the window pane.

Abstract: A window regulator apparatus includes a guide rail fixed within a vehicle door, a bracket including a window mounted on the guide rail, a driving mechanism fixed within the door for moving the window up and down the guide rail, and a resilient member mounted on the guide rail for preventing the guide rail and window glass from contacting and thereby preventing the window glass from being damaged.

Abstract: A vehicle door construction which includes a door frame which defines integral longitudinal screw grooves for seating fasteners used to mount cross braces to which the window regulator assembly is mounted. The frame may also include a lower recess to collect debris and an outer channel to allow fasteners mounting a window guide brace to be countersunk for easier mounting of the door frame in the vehicle. The frame may also include a removable insert which defines the window slide channel to allow rapid replacement of a broken window.

Abstract: A window lift including a multi adjustable window pane holder mounting mechanism. The mounting mechanism provides for lateral, longitudinal, and tilting movement between the window pane holder and the guide rail of the window lifting mechanism. An alternative embodiment also provides for rotational movement between the mounting pin for the window pane holder and the window pane holder.

Abstract: An automotive door structure includes a door panel assembly of resin, a lifting/lowering device for lifting and lowering a door glass sheet, the lifting/lowering device being disposed in the door panel assembly, and a door frame of a rigid material disposed in the door panel assembly and supporting the door glass sheet and the lifting/lowering device.

Abstract: A windowpane for an automobile includes a inner and outer surface having a curvature corresponding to a portion of a surface of one of either a cylindrical body or a conical body. The windowpane is mounted in the automobile such that one of either a front edge or a rear edge thereof is positioned closer to a vertical plane extending vertically from a front center portion to a rear center portion of the automobile. Furthermore, a central axis of curvature defined by the curvature of the windowpane is slanted relative to a horizontal plane of the automobile. The windowpane is mounted in the side door of the automobile. The side door can be one of either a front side door or a rear side door and can be one of either a sash type door, an inner sash type door, or a sashless type door.