Vertical Extension On Closure Bottom Edge Guided With Housing Patents (Class 49/375)
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Patent number: 11674347Abstract: A window regulator assembly in a vehicle includes a glass lift plate assembly for moving a window glass up and down along the guide rail. The glass lift plate assembly includes a slider base, a glass holder configured to receive and hold the window glass, and an attachment bracket placed on the glass holder to securely hold the window glass. The glass holder includes an inboard part and an outboard part, and is connected to the slider base by an adjustment member, which is configured to adjust a top edge of the window glass. Further, the window glass is placed between the inboard part and the outboard part of the glass holder and also fixedly held by an attachment fastener. The inboard part of the glass holder slidably moves relative to the outboard part of the glass holder by the rotational movement of the adjustment member.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: HI-LEX CONTROLS, INC.Inventor: Shigeki Arimoto
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Patent number: 11352824Abstract: A cable guide assembly adapted for use with a guide rail for a motor vehicle, for redirecting a cable of a window regulator, includes a cable guide formed with an outer perimeter and a cable guide receiving site formed in the guide rail adapted to receive and mount the cable guide. The cable guide includes a cable guide groove to guide the cable wrapping around the cable guide and a generally circular interior cavity to mount to the guide rail. In the cable guide assembly, the cable guide is securely engaged with a center support in the cable guide receiving site and rotatable between two rotatable positions, a temporary holding position and a final position. In the temporary holding position, the cable is at a first tension and the cable is at a second tension higher than the first tension in the final position.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: HI-LEX CONTROLS, INC.Inventor: Masayuki Matsushita
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Patent number: 11118390Abstract: A rail slide may include a base member having guiding faces for the guide rail of the cable-type window lifter and a curved retention member which is connected via a base to the base member in a resilient manner and which has a locking hook which is arranged at the upper end. The curved retention member has two lateral webs which are connected to the base and a transverse connection element which carries the locking hook.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, BambergInventors: Joerg Mueller, Christian Dallos, Udo Taubmann
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Patent number: 10753137Abstract: A window regulator includes a guide rail fixed to a vehicle door panel and a slider base that supports a window glass and is slidably supported in a longitudinal direction of the guide rail along sliding surfaces on a front and a back of the guide rail. The guide rail includes a sliding portion that has a first sliding surface and a second sliding surface that face one direction and another direction in a vehicle inner-outer direction. The slider base includes a grease injection portion that includes an injection space and a grease receiving portion. The injection space opens to the vehicle inner-outer direction. The first sliding surface of the guide rail is positioned inside the injection space. The grease receiving portion is positioned opposed to the second sliding surface of the guide rail. The grease receiving portion receives a grease injected in the injection space.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: SHIROKI CORPORATIONInventors: Atsushi Muramatsu, Kenji Yamamoto, Yoshiki Sugita
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Patent number: 10350975Abstract: A vehicle component (1) has a component part (2) for arranging on a vehicle door (10) of a motor vehicle (100). An alignment system (3) with an alignment element (4) and with a fixed point structure (5) is arranged on the vehicle door (10) for aligning the component part (2) in a defined mounting position. The alignment element (4) comprises a first connecting portion (14) for fastening to the fixed point structure (5) and a second connecting portion (24) for fastening the component part (2). Starting from the fixed point structure (5), the component part (2) is thereby positionable in the defined mounting position by the alignment element (4). The fixed point structure (5) is a door lock device (6), and the component part (2) is a paneling component part (7) of the vehicle door (10).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AktiengesellschaftInventors: David Kiwus, Reimund Schlachter
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Patent number: 9906187Abstract: A window assembly can include an insulated glass unit, a mounting assembly moveably coupled to the insulated glass unit, and an electrical component secured to the mounting assembly. A method can include securing an electrical component to a mounting assembly, coupling the mounting assembly to an insulated glass unit, and installing the insulating glass unit in a frame. In an embodiment, after the window assembly is installed within the frame, the mounting assembly can be moved in a final position and securely fastened into position. In an embodiment, the pre-assembly can help to keep all components of a window assembly together during shipping and at the installation site to reduce the likelihood that components are separated or lost during shipping or at the installation site.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.Inventors: Clifford Lee Taylor, Cody VanDerVeen
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Patent number: 9522447Abstract: A glass removal tool for removing a glass panel from a window regulator clamp includes a horizontal cross bar; two parallel legs extending downward from the cross bar; at least one pair of ramps arranged between the parallel legs; and a vertical slot extending between the ramps of the pair of ramps. Two pairs of ramps may be included that are laterally offset from each other. The ramps may be recessed from the front surface and form at least one pair of wedges with the rear surface. The legs may include a first taper formed on the inner surface of each of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs and a second taper formed on the rear surface of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Michael Reinke
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Insulated stud for attaching applique to metal body vehicle and methods of making and using the same
Patent number: 9273713Abstract: One variation may include a product comprising a stud assembly including a stud comprising a first metal and an insulator attached to the stud. Another variation may include a method comprising providing a stud assembly and an appliqué, wherein stud assembly comprises a stud comprising a first metal and an insulator attached to the stud, the appliqué comprising a second metal; attaching the appliqué to the stud assembly so that the insulator isolates the first metal from the second metal of the appliqué.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: David M. Trush, Lori A. Michaud, Kenneth Calvert -
Patent number: 9169683Abstract: A window lifter is provided. The window lifter having: first and second guide rails; first and second sliders for driving a window, the first and second sliders being guided in translation by the first guide rail and the second guide rail, respectively; a cable system for driving the sliders along the first and second guide rails, the cable system comprising a cable extending between the first and second guide rails for connecting to corresponding ends of the first and second guide rails, respectively, the first guide rail comprising a holder for fastening the cable between the two corresponding ends of the first and second guide rails that the cable connects.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: INTEVA PRODUCTS FRANCE SASInventors: Nicolas Galliot, Michael Fever, Eric Simonneau, Stephane Hemond
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Patent number: 9103151Abstract: A guide rail for a window lifter for raising and lowering a window pane or door system for a vehicle door having a carrier and at least two guide rails disposed on the carrier. The guide rails comprise a guide profile that can be twisted or bent for guiding an adjusting part of the window lifter coupled to the window pane along an adjusting direction predetermined by the guide rails and the guide profile comprises a base and two legs protruding at obtuse draft angles from the ends of the base, such that the size of the draft angles is proportional to the bending or twisting of the guide rails prescribed by the kinematics of the retraction of the window pane over the adjusting travel of the window pane.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, HallstadtInventors: Olaf Kriese, Martin Schlechtriemen, Volker Wilhemi Hofmann
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Patent number: 8943750Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle includes a glass assembly, a lift plate, and an actuator mechanism coupled with the glass assembly by the lift plate. The glass assembly has an aperture formed therethrough, and the actuator mechanism moves the glass assembly by applying a load at the aperture. A fastener may extend at least partially through the aperture from a shoulder at one side of the glass sheet to an end at an opposite side of the glass sheet. The window assembly may also include a coupling layer, such as an adhesive layer, between the fastener and the glass sheet. The window assembly can be constructed in a relatively compact configuration to save space within a vehicle door or panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Faurecia Interior Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Twork, Jr.
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Patent number: 8904711Abstract: A device (1) for attaching a glass pane (200) to a carrier (100) of a window regulator (51) uses a holder (11) mounted in a hole (201) of the glass pane (200). The holder (11) has a first part (12) on a face of the glass pane (200) and a second part (13) on another face of the glass pane (200). The first part (12) and said second part (13) are attached to one another by a hinge (17). The holder (11) has a coupler (16) for coupling and retaining the first part (12) and the second part (13) to one another. The attachment device (1) has a flexible retainer (31).Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Grupo Antolín-Ingeniería S.A.Inventors: Fernando Revilla Lopez, Felix Debreda de la Iglesia, David Camara Gomez
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Patent number: 8826595Abstract: A window regulator including a drive gear connected to a drive motor, an elongate push-pull member which is open ended and flexible, meshes with the drive gear, and can be pushed and pulled by bidirectional rotations of the drive gear, a carrier which is connected with one end of the elongate push-pull member and is also connected with window glass, and a guide rail which guides the elongate push-pull member and the carrier in a drive path. The window regulator further includes a frame in which a means for fixing and supporting the drive motor, a means for fixing and supporting the guide rail, a means for holding an orbit of the elongate push-pull member in an idle path, and a means for mounting on an object are integrally formed.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruyuki Nakamura, Tsutomu Iwaya, Toshiyuki Kanai, So Takakura
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Patent number: 8756866Abstract: A door glass clamp device may include a clamp jointed to each of a pair of guide rails installed at both sides of a door, a first mounting member mounted to the clamp and provided with a coupled portion supporting a lower part of a glass, a second mounting member coupled to the coupled portion of the first mounting member and supporting the glass together with the first mounting part, a coupling member coupled to the coupled portion on the second mounting member and moving the second mounting member toward the first mounting part, and an adjusting member slidably provided between the first mounting member and the second mounting member to be moved therebetween, the adjusting member controlling the coupling member to be coupled or not to be coupled to the coupled portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Hong Min Lee
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Patent number: 8701347Abstract: A carrier for connection of a window pane to a window lift of a motor vehicle comprises guiding claws spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of a guide rail of the window lift for guiding the carrier on the guide rail. The carrier includes a window pane holder for connecting the window pane with the carrier and an adjusting device for adjusting the position and/or orientation of the window pane with respect to the guide rail. To ensure an exact bearing of the window pane on an associated sealing contour on a motor vehicle body with simple constructive means, little mounting effort and few components, at least one guiding claw is adjustable in a direction vertical to the longitudinal extension of the guide rail or in longitudinal extension of the guide rail and vertical to the longitudinal extension of the guide rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, CoburgInventors: Klaus Hampel, Juergen Knorr, Erik Langmann, Michael Rattei
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Patent number: 8650800Abstract: A window lift assembly for moving a vehicle window includes a window regulator assembly including an actuator that moves the vehicle window between raised and lowered positions. A window support bracket assembly connects the vehicle window and the window regulator assembly. The window support bracket assembly includes a window support that supports the vehicle window. The window support includes an outboard side and an inboard side. A support bracket is connected to the window support. The support bracket includes a window support connecting portion connected to the inboard side of the window support and a lift arm bracket connecting portion extends below a bottom of the window support. An underhang portion is connected to the window support connecting portion at an inner bend and is connected to the lift arm bracket connecting portion at an outer bend.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventor: Chad Eric Anderson
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Patent number: 8544209Abstract: A window lifter assembly is provided including a flexible pulling means for transmitting a driving force produced by a window lifter drive to a window pane to be adjusted, having a carrier, which is to be coupled to flexible pulling means and to which the window pane is to be fixed so that the window pane is connected to the flexible pulling means via the carrier. Additionally, the window lifter assembly includes guiding means being spaced from the carrier for guiding the window pane along an adjustment path defined by the guiding means. The window pane is moved together with the carrier in said adjustment path if a drive force is applied to the window pane without the carrier engaging in a guiding device that extends along the adjustment path in addition to the connection of the carrier to the flexible pulling means.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, HallstadtInventors: Raimund Aschmutat, Gabriele Lange, Olaf Kriese, Thomas Salhoff, Werner Stammberger
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Patent number: 8516746Abstract: A motor-vehicle door with frameless window includes a door structure, a window pane, slidably mounted on the door structure between a lowered position and a raised position, and a regulating device, for controlling movement of the pane. Connected to the pane is a slider member, which engages a respective guide element mounted on the door structure. Operatively set between the slider member and the pane is an elastically deformable member. In its undeformed condition, the deformable member tends to keep the pane in an out-of-tolerance position, more raised and/or set further back with respect to its correct position of assembly on the slider member. Clamping means are provided for adjusting the position of the pane on the slider member so as to compensate, during assembly, the deviation from the nominal design position due to the tolerances of the processes of production of the bodies and the windows.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.Inventors: Gaetano Polimeni, Mauro Bigando, Federico Ferrero, Dario Occelli
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Patent number: 8453383Abstract: A window clip for connecting a window to a window lift includes a clip body having a generally U-shaped profile and a window lift connector attached to the clip body. The clip body includes a pair of generally opposed side walls connected at a closed bottom portion with an opening opposite therefrom, each opposed side wall having an inner face and having a single concave curvilinear surface on the inner face. An isolator is adapted to fit into a clip body. The isolator has a convex curvilinear portions adapted to fit and nest within the concave curvilinear surfaces on each inner face.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Inteva Products, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Barr, Kristopher M. Flowers
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Patent number: 8381446Abstract: A device for connecting a window pane to a motor vehicle window lifter, said device includes a follower having a basic follower body connected to guide and transport means of the window lifter and a coupling follower body which is to be connected to a pane socket connected to the window pane, a coupling portion of the pane socket being attached to a fastening means in a mounting direction for connecting the pane socket to the follower. The fastening means is pre-installed to the coupling follower body and by actuating the fastening means the coupling portion of the pane socket is braced to the coupling follower body.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, CoburgInventor: James Trevarrow
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Patent number: 8240086Abstract: A window lift arrangement with a driver for a window pane, an inner door panel, positioning instruments for positioning the driver relative to the inner door panel in an installation position for installation of the window pane, wherein the positioning instruments can assume a first and a second position, wherein the positioning instruments in the first position define the installation position and wherein the positioning instruments in the second position enable a movement of the driver for opening and closing the installed window pane.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbHInventors: Claus Mangold, Carsten Huege, Frank Boecker, Marko Hermann, Enrico Schliwa
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Patent number: 8196356Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Randy C. Allen, David T. Renke, Obadiah Fitzpatrick
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Patent number: 8196352Abstract: The invention relates to a window lift system of a vehicle door with a first component, wherein the first component is designed for the fixation at a window, wherein the first component can be inserted with the window into a first position in the vehicle door, and with a second component, wherein the second component can be attached to the vehicle door in a detachable manner, wherein the second component is movable from the second position to the first position, and wherein the first component can be connected with the second component in the first position. In other aspects, the invention relates to a method for mounting of the lifter, a first component, and a second component. The invention further relates to a tool for mounting of the lifter.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbHInventors: Claus Mangold, Marko Hermann
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Publication number: 20120102838Abstract: A motor-vehicle door with frameless window includes a door structure, a window pane, slidably mounted on the door structure between a lowered position and a raised position, and a regulating device, for controlling movement of the pane. Connected to the pane is a slider member, which engages a respective guide element mounted on the door structure. Operatively set between the slider member and the pane is an elastically deformable member. In its undeformed condition, the deformable member tends to keep the pane in an out-of-tolerance position, more raised and/or set further back with respect to its correct position of assembly on the slider member. Clamping means are provided for adjusting the position of the pane on the slider member so as to compensate, during assembly, the deviation from the nominal design position due to the tolerances of the processes of production of the bodies and the windows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES S.p.A.Inventors: Gaetano POLIMENI, Mauro BIGANDO, Federico FERRERO, Dario OCCELLI
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Patent number: 8146293Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, LLCInventors: Gavin J. Brownlie, Jr., Terrence P. Costigan, John D. Caron, Ed Fortin, Doug Broadhead
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Patent number: 8132368Abstract: A window lift arrangement with a lifter for a window pane, a door panel, positioning instruments for positioning the lifter relative to the door panel in an installation position for installation of the window pane, wherein the positioning instruments can assume a first and a second position, wherein the positioning instruments in the first position define the installation position and wherein the positioning instruments in the second position enable movement of the lifter for opening and closing the installed window pane.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbHInventors: Claus Mangold, Carsten Huege, Frank Boecker, Marko Hermann, Enrico Schliwa
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Patent number: 8042302Abstract: A window pane for a motor vehicle including plastic for closing a pane opening of a motor vehicle and which is moveable with a window lifter out of the pane opening includes a pane element enclosed by an outer edge and a device provided on the pane element for coupling the window pane to an adjusting mechanism of the window lifter. For coupling the window pane to the adjusting mechanism of the window lifter, a guide region is formed on a surface of the pane element via which the window pane is engageable with a guide device of the adjusting mechanism, displaceable in a direction of adjustment. The guide region forms at least one stop, which counteracts a pivoting of the window pane about an axis extending perpendicular to a plane of the window pane.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co KG, CoburgInventors: Harald Krüger, Olaf Kriese, Markus Schultz
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Patent number: 7908795Abstract: A window carrier assembly for an automotive window regulator. The carrier assembly is a composite assembly of a center body section preferably formed of injection molded plastic material and a pair of window clamps that are snap assembled to the carrier body section. The window regulator assembly preferably is used in connection with a single rail-type window regulator. The body section of the carrier assembly features a cable end receiving socket which allows both ends of the drive cable to be installed in a manner which can be done rapidly in component assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Hi-Lex Controls Inc.Inventor: Shigeki Arimoto
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Patent number: 7861464Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventor: William C. Bisnack
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Patent number: 7802401Abstract: A window regulator for raising and lowering a window glass in a motor vehicle. The regulator includes at least one rail defining at least one track, at least one glass carrier for receiving the window glass and mounted for movement along the at least one track, at least one cable where the at least one cable is attached to the at least one glass carrier generally parallel to the at least one track, and a drive unit for operably engaging the at least one cable to move the at least one glass carrier along the at least one track. The cable attachment includes at least one aperture of the glass carrier for receiving an end of the at least one cable and at least one elongated aperture of the glass carrier for receiving a length of the at least one cable generally parallel to the at least one track. The glass carrier additionally includes a cushioned support member for supporting the lower edge of the window glass.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Hi-Lex CorporationInventors: Brian J. Wild, Shigeki Arimoto
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Patent number: 7721487Abstract: The present invention concerns a glass attachment and method of assembly for a movable vehicle window, particularly in a vehicle door. A pair of glass clips are attached to a window glass, and a pair of carriers are mounted and retained in a door by cable sets. A snap-in installation is performed by sliding camming guide shoulders on the carriers into channels formed by cam engagement flanges on the glass clips. As the camming action takes place, the carriers are lifted into use positions and catches on the glass clips engage catch openings on the carriers to secure the components together. Grooves in the carriers direct the cable sets, the ends of which are retained in the carriers by ferrules and cable take-up springs.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Terrence P. Costigan, Favad Shah
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Patent number: 7694460Abstract: A window pane having a window sash attached thereto to reduce noise transmitted through the window pane. The window sash comprising a bracket and tuned mass damper attached to the bracket at one or more spaced intervals. The one or more spaced intervals are adjusted to tune the window sash to a targeted frequency to reduce the noise transmitted through the window pane. The targeted frequency may be the coincidence frequency of the window pane. The stiffness and/or mass of the bracket and tuned mass damper can also be chosen to reduce the noise transmitted through the window pane.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: AGC Automotive Americas R & D, Inc.Inventors: Dongling Tao, John W. Whitehead, Len A. Wolf
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Publication number: 20100043297Abstract: A window clip for connecting a window to a window lift includes a clip body having a generally U-shaped profile and a window lift connector attached to the clip body. The clip body includes a pair of generally opposed side walls connected at a closed bottom portion with an opening opposite therefrom, each opposed side wall having an inner face and having a single concave curvilinear surface on the inner face. An isolator is adapted to fit into a clip body. The isolator has a convex curvilinear portions adapted to fit and nest within the concave curvilinear surfaces on each inner face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Geoffrey Barr, Kristopher M. Flowers
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Patent number: 7654041Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle having a body structure with a window enclosure, and a method of installing a window, is disclosed. The window assembly includes a window and a window regulator bracket assembly. The window is slidable into the window enclosure. The window regulator bracket assembly includes a support rod having an upper end mounted to the body structure and a lower end with threads. The window regulator bracket assembly also includes a spring housing slidably received on the lower end of the support rod, a compression spring, a support nut threadably received on the threaded portion in engagement with the spring plate, and a support jaw engaging the bottom edge of the window. The support nut is screwed onto the support rod against the bias of the spring to secure the window in its closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Terrence P. Costigan, David T. Renke
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Publication number: 20090223133Abstract: A clamping assembly for connecting a glass panel to a window regulator has a liner for gripping opposing sides of the glass panel and a holder, connectable to the window regulator, having a channel for seating the liner. At least one of the liner and the holder channel has sloping walls so that the gripping pressure of the holder and liner against the glass panel increases the deeper the liner sits in the holder channel. The liner includes an array of sloping teeth and the holder includes an array of sloping teeth, the liner teeth and holder teeth inter-engaging one another to form a ratcheting mechanism that enables the liner to travel in only one direction, deeper into holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Traian MIU, Douglass G. Broadhead, Thomas Mellary, Kurt Schatz, James J. Ferri
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Patent number: 7584573Abstract: A glass fixing grommet fixes a glass with a hole to a mount and includes first and second supporting plates. The first supporting plate is attached on one surface of the glass and has a first cylinder portion with a bolt inserting hole for inserting a bolt therein. The second supporting plate is attached on the other surface of the glass to face the first supporting plate. The second supporting plate includes a second cylinder portion to be fitted with the first cylinder portion with a bolt exit, and a nut holding member situated adjacent to the bolt exit for holding a nut thereat. When the first and second supporting plates sandwich the glass, the bolt passes through the mount and the first and second supporting plates to engages the nut to fix the glass to the mount.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignees: Nifco Inc., Mazda Motor CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Yoshii, Shigeharu Yokoyama, Tomohiro Kajiyama
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Patent number: 7555868Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door body, a window panel, a window regulator rail and a lifter plate. The door body defines a window opening and a window panel is slidably supported in the door body. The window regulator rail is mounted to the vehicle frame and the lifter plate is slidably coupled to the window regulator rail for up and down sliding movement along the window regulator rail. The lifter plate includes a window glass support portion supporting a lower edge of a window panel and a water deflecting structure that is configured and arranged to deflect water running down the window panel away from the window regulator rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.Inventors: Aaron C. Tenorio, Oscar A. Hernandez, Mahiuddin Ahmed
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Patent number: 7523585Abstract: A door for a motor vehicle of the type without frame for the side window is provided with a device for controlling a slight movement of the window from and into its completely raised position upon opening and closing of the door. Said device comprises shape-memory actuating means.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: C.R.F. Società Consortile per AzioniInventors: Francesco Butera, Stefano Alacqua, Alessandro Zanella
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Publication number: 20080302019Abstract: A vent assembly has a base and a cover connected to the base. The cover moves between a closed and open position. A fan is optionally mounted for rotation in the base. A mechanism, including a strut system, raises and lowers the cover. The strut system is connected with the cover at two positions spaced from one another. When the cover is in its closed position, a retention force is provided by the strut system and is distributed about the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Stephen A. Milks, Penny Milks
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Publication number: 20080276538Abstract: A rear integrated channel/regulator for use below a beltline in a vehicle door is disclosed. The channel/regulator may be part of a latch/window regulator module and may comprise a window regulator guide rail and a below belt glass run channel fixed to the guide rail. The glass run channel may have an upper channel portion extending downward from a top end, a lower channel portion extending upward from a bottom end, and an intermediate channel portion extending between the upper channel portion and the lower channel portion, with the upper channel portion having a first constant width, the lower channel portion having a second constant width that is smaller than the first constant width and the intermediate channel portion tapering from the first constant width to the second constant width.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Terrence P. Costigan
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Patent number: 7430831Abstract: It comprises a one-piece fastening body having a complete and/or continuous cross-section with two lateral walls spaced apart each other a distance for receiving the end of the window pane defining a U-shape the branches of which have an edge rounded inward to the body for insertion of the window pane. One of the walls has a protrusion that is fitted into a hole of the end of the window pane and it extends inwardly toward the opposed wall having a vertical groove at the free end thereof to expand it as it is fitted into the hole of the window pane. The other wall of the body has a hole formed in an area corresponding to the protrusion of the opposed wall for releasing the window from the fastening body. The body has a bottom surface for supporting the window pane made of an elastic material for taking-up vibrations and tolerances.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Inventor: Melchor Daumal Castellon
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Patent number: 7409797Abstract: A self-fastening window attachment clip is disposed within a cursor attached to a window lift mechanism. The clip includes a locking portion engaged with an attachment member secured to a window and received within a slot of the cursor. The clip includes a locking portion and a biasing portion that secures the attachment member within the cursor. The clip is disposed within the cursor and orientated such that insertion of the attachment member flexes the locking portion out or the slot. With the attachment member in contact with the biasing portion, the locking portion is free to spring back across the slot and engage a top portion of the attachment member. The locking portion engages the attachment member and prevents removal of the attachment member from the slot of the cursor.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Keith Pound, Kim Margerum, Benjamin Mullinix
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Publication number: 20080168715Abstract: A sash lifter for positioning a window sash within a window frame of a casement window includes a body portion presenting a sash positioning surface. As the window sash is rotated within the window frame about an axis of rotation defined by at least one hinge assembly, the window sash encounters the sash lifter and rides along the sash positioning surface until it is properly situated within the window frame. The sash lifter may include a barrier structure extending transverse to the axis of rotation to facilitate positioning of the sash lifter within a track of the hinge assembly. The sash lifter may also include a tail structure extending outward from the body portion for increased forced-entry resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: John E. Titus
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Publication number: 20080122263Abstract: An aggregate support is attachable in a side structure of a vehicle, such as for instance in a vehicle door, for example. The aggregate support includes a mount for a window pane that guides the window pane when the latter is in a lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Markus Waroch, Juergen Berbner
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Publication number: 20080098657Abstract: Methods, assemblies and apparatus related to a mid-travel glass load of full drop glass into a lift plate involve use of a support pin traversing a carrier plate to immobilize the lift plate at a mid-travel position. When the lift plate is properly aligned at the mid-travel position, pin extensions of the support pin extend through holes in the carrier plate and lodge in wells in the lift plate. Removal of the pin extensions from the wells mobilizes the lift plate again. One or more embodiments may include various molded features on the carrier plate to stabilize, support and guide the support pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Faurecia Interior Systems U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: James O. Campbell, David Gunthner
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Patent number: 7340861Abstract: A laminated automobile side glass includes an insert for engaging the window opening mechanism. The insert is molded for integration into the lamination layers, with a mechanism interface section, having a maximum thickness equal to the overall thickness of the glass. This mechanism interface section is arranged in a cutout of the window, so that the window presents a substantially continuous sheet without protrusions. The insert is formed to constitute substantially the entire engagement of the window with the opening mechanism, and to absorb the stresses imposed by vibration, opening and closing of the window, and the slamming of the automobile door.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Chrysler LLCInventors: Michael Jackson, II, Jonathan Price
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Publication number: 20080016779Abstract: A window clamp is used to hold a vehicle window within a vehicle door. The window clamp includes first and second clamp arms that are secured together with a fastener. A seal is inserted into a gap between first and second clamp arms. The seal includes first and second seal arms that engage both side surfaces of the vehicle window. The first and second clamp arms each include a slot. Portions of the seal are snapped into each slot to secure the seal to the window clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Balaji Ramanan, Anil Jain
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Publication number: 20070294951Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door body, a window panel, a window regulator rail and a lifter plate. The door body defines a window opening and a window panel is slidably supported in the door body. The window regulator rail is mounted to the vehicle frame and the lifter plate is slidably coupled to the window regulator rail for up and down sliding movement along the window regulator rail. The lifter plate includes a window glass support portion supporting a lower edge of a window panel and a water deflecting structure that is configured and arranged to deflect water running down the window panel away from the window regulator rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.Inventors: Aaron C. Tenorio, Oscar A. Hernandez, Mahiuddin Ahmed
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Publication number: 20070294950Abstract: 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. The window assembly may have a window mounting bracket assembly including a support plate mounted to the vehicle structure; a window support cam mounted to the support plate and pivotable about a cam axis, the window support cam having a lobe portion extending away from the cam axis and a peripheral window support surface for receiving and supporting a lower edge of the window pane; and a cam lock operatively engaging the window support cam to selectively prevent the window support cam from rotating relative to the support plate. The invention also concerns a method of mounting the fixed window pane in the vehicle window assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Randy C. Allen, David T. Renke
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Patent number: 7104009Abstract: A vehicle door, wherein a drive unit for raising and lowering a glass plate is constructed so that a pluraity of pulleys across which wires are laid are provided at upper and lower sides of a base panel. The glass plate is moved up and down by driving the wires, the glass plate is prevented from moving in a vehicle inward direction when the door is closed. Wire fixing portions are prevented from being damaged by great upward and downward stroke movements of the glass plate. Furthermore, the wires are prevented from slackening when the wires are driven and stopped by a supporting rod along an upward and downward movement locus of the glass plate, and by a contact member which has no contact with the supporting rod. Trumpet-shaped guide portions are located at hole edges of the wire fixing portions, and the circumferential surfaces of a tensioner are V-shaped for eliminating slack in the wires.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Kabushikikaisha AnseiInventors: Koji Ishii, Shinichi Nishikawa, Takashi Nishio, Yoshihiro Ando