With Means To Accommodate Window Accessory; E.g., Automobile-type Door Patents (Class 49/502)
  • Patent number: 7950185
    Abstract: A window regulator device includes a rail having at least one projecting lug, a plate having at least one lug, a drive cable, and a cable drum placed in a recess of the plate. The plate is fixed to the rail by a joint action of a tensioned drive cable and the mutual imbrication of the lugs of the plate and the rail. The assembly of the window regulator device is simplified, and the drum can be fixed independently of the mounting and removal of an actuation motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Arvinmeritor Light Vehicle Systems—France
    Inventors: Francois Lefevre, Eric Simonneau, Michel Mounie, Nicolas Galliot, Francois-Paul Meurou, Jacky Mercier, Franck Corgier
  • Publication number: 20110121595
    Abstract: A vehicle having a reconfigurable cargo area. A tailgate selectably closes off a rear portion of the vehicle and is positionable between a generally vertical closed position and a generally horizontal open position. A roof is bifurcated along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A fixed roof panel closes off a first portion of the roof. A movable roof panel is slidable along a transverse axis of the vehicle, and has a closed position edgewise adjacent to the fixed roof panel and an open position facially adjacent to the fixed roof panel. In its closed position the movable roof panel closes off a second portion of the roof. The second roof portion is exposed when the movable roof panel is in its open position. The cargo area is configurable to closed and open arrangements according to the positions of the tailgate and the movable roof panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Michael A. Schrader
  • Publication number: 20110113697
    Abstract: One embodiment includes a lightweight automotive vehicle door construction including an inner panel partially formed from a lightweight metal casting. The casting provides a toe pan, hinge pillar and beltline. A lightweight stamping connected with the casting provides a remainder of the inner skin. The stamping provides an opposite pillar and latch mount. A header connected to the casting along a first end and with the beltline at a second end provides a window frame. A side intrusion beam extends between the hinge pillar and the opposite pillar. An outer panel is connected with the inner panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Anil K. Sachdev, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Sooho Kim, Raja K. Mishra
  • Publication number: 20110112689
    Abstract: A door for an entryway in a vehicle is provided. The door includes a latch mechanism configured to be fastened, such that the door maintains closure of the entryway, and capable of being activated and released, such that the door opens the entryway. The door also includes an interior-facing surface and an exterior-facing surface. The door additionally includes a control-surface portion operatively connected to, and incorporated into the interior-facing surface. The control-surface portion is moveable relative to the interior-facing surface, such that the moving of the control-surface portion relative to the interior-facing surface activates and releases the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Thomas Riegelman, Michael Joseph Levy
  • Publication number: 20110099912
    Abstract: A vehicle door frame structure has an upper sash member located along a roof panel of a vehicle body and also has a vertical pillar sash member located along a center pillar of the vehicle body. The upper sash member has, at its linear end joined to the vertical pillar sash member side, an aesthetically designed section and an inner frame portion. The aesthetically designed section is located on the outer side of the door, and the inner frame portion is located closer to the vehicle interior than the aesthetically designed section and is shorter in length than the aesthetically designed section. The vertical pillar sash member has at its upper end a superposed contact section that is superposed, in the direction of the thickness of the door, on an end of the inner frame portion of the upper sash member, and the superposed contact section and the inner frame portion are joined together while being superposed on each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: SHIROKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Ohtake, Kenji Murata, Shigenobu Ohsawa, Jiro Yoshihara
  • Publication number: 20110088325
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door comprising a window pane that is movable therein and at least one window-lifting rail for guiding the window pane. A module support receiving elements such as loudspeakers or similar is disposed in the interior space of said motor vehicle door. Said module carrier and/or window-lifting rail is/are provided with at least one seat so as to retain the window-lifting rail in a non-positive manner within the module support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: FAURECIA INNENRAUM SYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Eric Zimmerman, Enrico Schliwa, Thomas Schmelz
  • Patent number: 7913455
    Abstract: A plastic door module for a motor vehicle door includes interfaces for connecting or receiving functional elements of a motor vehicle door, such as window lifter rail and a speaker. The interface for connecting the window lifter rail is connected to the interface for receiving the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg
    Inventors: Harald Krüger, Manfred Stenzel
  • Patent number: 7900993
    Abstract: A vehicle door sash structure 100 is configured to include a door sash 110 that extends along an edge of a vehicle door window glass 4 and has a closed cross-section portion 111 and a projecting surface portion 112 that projects from the closed cross-section portion 111 toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, a molding 120 that extends substantially along the door sash 110 and is arranged as exposed to the outside of the vehicle, a clip 130 that is made of an elastic material, is fixed to the inner surface of the molding 120 and nips the projecting surface portion 112 of the door sash 110, a convex portion that is formed so as to project from either one of the clip 130 and the door sash 110 to the other one, and a concave portion 113 that is formed at the other one and with which the convex portion is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Nobuji Suzuki, Takaaki Kobayashi, Tomoyuki Nunome
  • Patent number: 7891137
    Abstract: A vehicle door frame includes a first frame and a second frame abutted against each other at abutting faces thereof at a predetermined angle. The abutting faces include first abutting faces provided in design portions and second abutting faces provided in hollow portions, respectively. The first abutting faces form a first angle with respect to the second abutting faces viewed from a first direction perpendicular to the design faces, respectively. The first abutting faces also form a second angle with respect to the second abutting faces when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frames and perpendicular to the first direction, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Takeuchi, Koji Yoshida
  • Patent number: 7893831
    Abstract: An entrapment prevention sensor detecting an entrapment of an obstacle between an opening and closing door of a vehicle constituting a first member and including a corner portion and a periphery of a body opening portion constituting a second member, includes a protector including an assembly portion and a hollow portion, the assembly portion assembled onto a fitting flange provided at one of the first and second members, the assembly portion prevented from being provided at the corner portion, a sensor main body accommodated within the hollow portion, and a corner member provided at the corner portion and including a receiving portion and a fixed plate portion, the receiving portion having a hollow and curved shape corresponding to a shape of the corner portion and accommodating the sensor main body, the fixed plate portion including a clip bore and fixed to the fitting flange by means of a clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Hoshina, Hironori Koeda, Toshio Nakaike
  • Publication number: 20110023373
    Abstract: In a vehicle door structure, a beam member (21) having a S-shaped cross section and extending in a fore-and-aft direction of a vehicle body is attached to an inner panel (15), and the upper edge of the inner panel (15) is formed by the beam member (21). Thereby, a crash load of a frontal crash is transmitted in a favorable manner, and energy of a side impact is adequately absorbed without incurring a cost increase or a weight increase owing to the use of the door beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shigeto Yasuhara, Shingo Segawa, Masatoshi Horino, Masami Kominamidate
  • Patent number: 7877932
    Abstract: An adjusting system for a motor vehicle door includes a window winder for adjusting a window, at least one guide area of the window winder for guiding the window along a direction of adjustment, a door lock and a lock support. The one guide area of the window winder and the lock support are fixedly connected to one another, such that the guide area and the lock support form a structural unit. The guide area which is combined with the lock support into a structural unit includes at least one overlap area for a lateral window edge of the window to be adjusted and a further guide area of the window winder is provided, which is extended in the direction of adjustment of the window, and is positively engaged with a carrier being forcibly guided along the direction of adjustment of the window to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg
    Inventors: Olaf Kriese, Patricica Cruz, Hilmar Dohles, Rolf Bücker, Ronny Schreiber, Manfred Stenzel, Harald Krüger
  • Patent number: 7874104
    Abstract: According to the invention, a car door has a window opening defined by an upward part extending from a rear upper end of a door panel and a sash assembly; a stationary panel fitted in a rear window opening defined by the sash assembly and a center sash; a curved edge of the upward part defines a bottom of the window opening; and a weather strip including a part engaging a periphery of the stationary panel, attached to the periphery of the window opening, serving as a seal, and having an inner lip extending from an inner edge of the part engaging the periphery of the stationary panel and an outer lip extending toward and being in contact with an external part of the curved edge of the outer panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki
    Inventors: Tohru Kimoto, Kenichi Sakanoue
  • Publication number: 20110011005
    Abstract: A reinforced door frame construction for a vehicle and a method of manufacturing the same. The door panel assembly includes an inner surface and an outer surface where the inner surface has a receiving portion disposed thereon. In addition, the door panel assembly has a reinforcing member which is at least partially engaged and securable to the receiving portion in order to reinforce the structural rigidity of the door panel. In order to secure the reinforcing member to the receiving portion, an adhesive may be applied between the receiving portion and the reinforcing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Martin C. Halliwell, Robin W. Warmington
  • Patent number: 7871120
    Abstract: A four-door motor vehicle having a door sealing system for frameless doors, the body of which motor vehicle has a front (9) and a rear (11) door cutout, with an associated front door (7) and rear door, and a B pillar (4) between the door cutouts (9, 11), which B pillar (4) ends at the level of the sill (6), wherein the door cutouts (9, 11) are bordered by a primary seal (15, 17, 18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Dietz, Gernot Bindar
  • Patent number: 7866730
    Abstract: The present invention is a twinsheet door which includes a first door portion and a second door portion connected to the first door portion. The twinsheet door of the present invention is manufactured using a thermoforming process, during which a vacuum shapes the first door portion and the second door portion such that one or more closed sections are created when the first door portion is thermally bonded to the second door portion and simultaneously a vacuum is applied to form the first door portion and said second door portion. The closed section formed between the first door portion and second door portion provides additional strength and rigidity to the twinsheet door. Additionally, the forming of the closed section between the first door portion and the second door portion and the bonding between the first door portion and second door portion is achieved during a single manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Adolf Enrico Milani, Randy R. Rhoades, Christopher S. Klem, Duane C. Junkin, Keijo J. Huotari
  • Publication number: 20110000139
    Abstract: A cover assembly for an opening in a sliding vehicle door system including a linkage arm operably associated with the vehicle door and a vehicle body. Also included is a tambour door panel associated with the linkage arm. Further included is a channel located proximate a door trim panel having at least one slot, the channel including an opening capable of allowing the linkage arm to pass through at least a portion of the channel, where at least a portion of the tambour door panel slidably travels within the channel, wherein a sliding motion of the vehicle door imparts movement on the linkage arm, the linkage arm sliding within the at least one slot and the channel, and wherein the linkage arm simultaneously imparts movement on the tambour door panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Gase, Todd William Dishman, Adrian Nicholas Alexander Elliott, Craig Blust, Dave Michael Lechkun
  • Patent number: 7861464
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Bisnack
  • Patent number: 7854466
    Abstract: A ballistic panel and mounting assembly for use with a vehicle door having a side impact structure. The panel having first and second separable members, and a plurality of upper brackets and side brackets used to secure the respective first and second members to both the beltline of the vehicle door and to the side impact structure. The brackets configured such that the panel is mounted outwardly of the window hardware and associated control mechanism and adjacent the side impact structure. In addition, connectors located on the first and second members operate to connect or join the respective members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Paul Blackmer, John Scott, Scott Kahlbaum
  • Patent number: 7854094
    Abstract: A surround molding module incorporates an invisible division bar assembly. The invisible division bar assembly includes a support or glass encapsulation that does not extend outwardly beyond the plane of the exterior surface of fixed and movable windows of the vehicle. It provides a butt joint between these window edges. The support also carries a guide member that guides a guide leg extending outwardly from the movable window. An effective window guide tracking system is provided that has reduced wind noise and a flush window appearance with no off-set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: John Zimmer, Karl Deline, Rod Bara
  • Publication number: 20100313487
    Abstract: An assembly for a door of a motor vehicle includes a window molding having an end portion including an edge. The window molding includes opposing inboard and outboard legs defining a channel therebetween. The assembly also includes an appliqué extending between an upper and a lower end. The appliqué includes an end cap integrally formed at the lower end. The end cap abuts the edge of the end portion to close out the window molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Peter J. Ellis, Haruhisa Kawase, William Hancock
  • Patent number: 7836634
    Abstract: A window regulator rail, in particular for a motor vehicle, includes a mounting portion and a fastening bolt. The fastening bolt includes an attachment collar and first and second fastening portions that are arranged on opposite sides of the attachment collar. The fastening bolt is releasably and adjustably attached to the mounting portion of the window regulator rail in a predefined position by the first fastening portion. On the second fastening portion, a fastening member is arranged in a mounting position. The fastening bolt allows adjustment of the window regulator rail as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor GmbH
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Bigourden
  • Publication number: 20100276960
    Abstract: Provided is a vehicle body structure which can prevent a door from entering a vehicle interior by preventing deformation of a beam extending in a vehicle width direction in a seat of a vehicle even when a side collision has occurred in the vehicle. In the vehicle body structure, a seat leg is placed above a cross member and fixed to the cross member. Additionally, a pair of seat legs is arranged on the right and left sides, and the seat legs are interconnected by a rod member. A beam is coupled with an upper end of the seat leg. The side of the beam protrudes to the outer side of the seat leg in the width direction of the vehicle, and a portion protruding outside of the seat leg is a protruding portion. A load transmission member having a length in the vehicle width direction substantially equal to the length of the protruding portion of the beam is arranged on the side of the seat leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Torii
  • Patent number: 7812721
    Abstract: A sensor protector adapted to be attached to either a body or a door of a vehicle includes a hollow portion for accommodating a touch sensor for sensing whether or not an object exists between the body and the door of the vehicle, an attaching base portion formed as a unit with the hollow portion and including a core material embedded therein, a recessed portion provided at the attaching base portion having a rectangular shape formed by cutting out the attaching base portion, plural block-shaped cover portions formed contiguously with respective cut surfaces of the attaching base portion for covering the respective cut surfaces, and mating plates provided at two cover portions formed contiguously with respective visible front walls of the attaching base portion, the mating plates having facing mating edges which mate together when the sensor protector is bent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignees: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Hoshina, Hironori Koeda, Dalsuke Kudo, Youji Orimoto
  • Patent number: 7806461
    Abstract: A first substantially transparent window, a tinted window, and a tinted window moving device may be provided in an automobile. The tinted window moving device can be controlled to place the tinted window in a first state or a second state. In the first state the tinted window is substantially aligned with the first substantially transparent window so that in order to see out of the first substantially transparent window, an individual must look through the tinted window also. In the second state the tinted window is not substantially aligned with the first substantially transparent window, so that an individual can see out of the first substantially transparent window without looking through the tinted window also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Patterson
  • Patent number: 7805888
    Abstract: An adapter received in an opening of a partition wall of a vehicle door connects a cable plug of a cable harness to a module plug of a door control module. The adapter includes a mount for the module plug, a mount for the cable plug, and an abutment face providing a seal at the partition wall. The adapter further includes a latching tab. When the adapter is inserted into the opening, the latching tab flexes outwardly, securing the adapter to the partition wall. The module plug and the cable plug can be inserted into or removed from the adapter without affecting the sealing between the wet area and the dry area of the vehicle door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Mersch, Jürgen Moser
  • Patent number: 7806462
    Abstract: A device for guiding a drop window on a guide rail is provided that is inclined relative to the vertical line and a horizontal shaft rail. The device includes, but is not limited to a deflector that is fixed on the guide rail and includes, but is not limited to a vertical edge. The vertical edge extends up to the shaft rail. The deflector prevents the admission of dirt and noises between the shaft rail and the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Horneck
  • Patent number: 7793464
    Abstract: A multifunctional support for use in a motor vehicle includes a retaining section for fastening the multifunctional support to an assembly support of a door of the motor vehicle. The multifunctional support further includes a longitudinal window guide linked with the retaining section for guiding a window pane, and fastening locations for fastening a door lock to the multifunctional support. The retaining section is linked with the window guide along a longitudinal subsection of the multifunctional support. The retaining section, in a terminal zone of the longitudinal subsection, is linked with the window guide in a substantially rigid manner and is linked with the window guide in another terminal zone of the longitudinal subsection in a flexible manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rolf Bücker, Dirk Leve, Martin Schlechtriemen, Christoph Bunzel
  • Patent number: 7788853
    Abstract: A door trim for vehicle in which a sub seal that seals the gap between a door trim body and a scuff plate is mounted, and an insertion hole is provided, into which at least one of both end portions of the sub seal is inserted. The sub seal is preferably mounted over a corner portion connecting a lower edge portion and a side edge portion of the door trim body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuya Narimatsu, Mitsuru Serifu
  • Patent number: 7784851
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention provides a passive water management system for vehicle doors. One or more water management troughs are formed into the inner door panel of the vehicle door at least partially encircling one or more holes or opening through the inner door panel. Strips of adhesive material are provided proximate to and extending along each side of the water management trough. A water deflector sheet of water shedding material is secured to the inner door panel by the adhesive strips, such that the strips, water management trough and deflector sheet form a conduit for routing water to drain holes draining into the door cavity thereby preventing water incursion through the inner door panel openings from reaching the vehicle interior. A method of managing water seeping into a vehicle door is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry A. Filipczak, Brian R. Rusch, Luigi R. Magnanti
  • Publication number: 20100212231
    Abstract: A vehicle side window, composed of HPR laminated glazing or advanced ejection mitigating laminated glazing, is provided with an inverted U-shaped channel, bonded to its upper edge, and extending into side channels of the door frame. The inverted U-shaped channel acts as a movable upper door channel, providing the door glazing with sufficient rigidity and pull-out resistance that it performs in an accident as if it were fully rolled up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Donald R. Phillips
  • Patent number: 7774986
    Abstract: A pre-assembly unit for a motor vehicle and for connection of such with a door frame of the motor vehicle, comprising a window frame, a side window guided at least within the window frame, a window lifting mechanism, which is joined to the side window in order to raise or lower it, and an equipment carrier connected to but disconnectable from the window frame with a wet side (N) and a dry side (T) for dividing the door frame into a wet and a dry area is provided. At least one fixing means, which joins the window lifting mechanism to the equipment carrier and can be undone from the dry side of the equipment carrier is also provided. At least one assembly preparation is provided on or in the window lifting mechanism, and is accessible from the dry side of the equipment carrier for connecting the window lifting mechanism to the door frame. A corresponding motor vehicle door as well as an assembly and disassembly method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Unterreiner, Michael Bauer
  • Patent number: 7775580
    Abstract: A door glass guiding structure is provided which can be constituted by using a glass guide member made from a low-priced material such as rolled sheet, and is capable of satisfactorily maintaining required functions. The door glass guiding structure 3 comprises the glass guide member 10 which is disposed between two door glasses supported side by side on a door for example, the side door 2) of the vehicle so as to guide the vertical movement of at least one of the door glasses, the core bracket 21 which is constituted of a member different from the glass guide member 10 and is mounted on top end of the glass guide member 10 so as to extend the length thereof upward, and the guide upper end seal member 13 attached to cover the external surface of the core bracket 21 so as to provide water-tight sealing on the top ends of the two door glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignees: Mazda Motor Corporation, Ishizaki Honten Co., Ltd., Katayama Kogyo Co., Ltd., Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomomi Miyamoto, Norifumi Inoue, Yukihiro Moriyama, Yoshihiro Kinoshita, Tooru Waki, Kazuhiro Takagaki, Akio Okayama
  • Publication number: 20100199571
    Abstract: A panel includes a bolster and a covering. The bolster has a bolster aperture formed therethrough that includes a pleat notch portion. The covering is positioned on the bolster and has a covering aperture formed therethrough that is aligned with the bolster aperture. The covering includes a pleated seam that is received in the pleat notch portion of the bolster aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North American, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Bush, Randy S. Reed
  • Publication number: 20100194150
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: William C. Bisnack
  • Patent number: 7762021
    Abstract: A vehicular door sash includes a sash frame formed by subjecting a predetermined metal sheet to a roll molding process to have a predetermined cross section. The sash frame includes a groove portion for retaining a glass-run channel, a retainer portion for retaining a weather strip, a flange portion that connects the retainer portion and the groove portion and partially forms an outer surface of a door of a vehicle, and a sash molding configured to cover the flange portion. The flange portion has a first configuration in which the flange portion is not covered by the sash molding and a second configuration in which the flange portion is covered and compressed by the sash molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: Katayama Kogyo Co., Ltd., Honda Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Fujiwara, Yoshihiro Manabe, Taishi Ogawa, Yoshiaki Meguro
  • Patent number: 7757438
    Abstract: A motor vehicle door module assembly in a motor vehicle door structure, the assembly including a module plate, a bracket, and a door handle pivotally mounted on the bracket. Coacting mounting structures are provided on the module plate and on the bracket which are operative in response to linear sliding movement of the bracket relative to the module plate to mount the bracket on the module plate while permitting a limited degree of linear play to facilitate the installation of the module assembly on the door structure. The coacting mounting structures take the form of a plurality of tabs on the module plate and a respective plurality of keyways in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Hi-Lex Corporation
    Inventors: Imtiaz Syed, Ronald Moore
  • Publication number: 20100175329
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the ultrasound welding of a first (100) and a second component (108), the first component having a recess (102) for accommodating first (112) and second projections (114) of the second component, comprising the following steps: positioning the first and second components in such a way that the first and second projections project into the recess and touch a bottom (104, 104?) of the recess, transmitting an ultrasound vibration for generating a relative movement between the first and second components, the bottom being pressed against the first and second projections so that the first projection (112) is deformed in a first direction while the second projection (114) is deformed into a second direction that is counter to the first direction, at least one first welding connection (130, 104) being formed between the first projection and the bottom and a second welding connection (132, 104) being formed between the second projection and the bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: FAURECIA INNENRAUM SYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Jose Luis Perez Madueno, Rafel Pelach i de Ribot, Joaquin Martin Perez
  • Patent number: 7748717
    Abstract: A housing part (10) for a drive unit, as well as a method and mold for manufacturing such a housing part, which housing part (10) is composed of a first component (11) and has a radial seal (28) formed onto it composed of a second, elastic component (60), which has a radial sealing surface (40) for sealing a housing in a watertight fashion; the housing part (10) and radial seal (28) are produced by means of an injection molding process; at least one riser dome (36) is formed onto the radial seal (28) and extends from the radial sealing surface (40) in the axial direction (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Jens Maerkle
  • Patent number: 7743559
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular support for automobile doors, which includes a support panel and at least one attachment unit to attach the panel to a frame. The attachment unit includes an orifice made in the panel; a screw; a nut in which the screw is threaded; and a guide element that allows the nut to move in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the screw which stops the nut from turning about said longitudinal axis of the screw. The present disclosure also relates to a door assembly and an assembly method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Grupo Antolin-Ingenieria S.A.
    Inventors: Frederic Papi, John Stickney, Andreas Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100154314
    Abstract: A rear edge side window catch assembly for a vehicle side window may include a rear edge side window guide and a side window catch bracket. The rear edge side window guide may include an upper end, a lower end and a substantially U-shaped channel formed by an exterior side wall and an interior side wall connected by a back wall. The channel may extend substantially the entire length between the upper end and the lower end. The side window catch bracket may include a connection section and a catch section, wherein the connection section may connect to the rear edge side window guide and the catch section may extend from the rear edge side window guide along the exterior side wall in a direction towards an opening of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America
    Inventor: George William Holmes
  • Publication number: 20100146862
    Abstract: A door module assembly for a motor vehicle door has a plate-like carrier holding a plurality of door hardware components in a pre-configured orientation, including one or more window regulator rails. The carrier seals the motor vehicle door and includes a flap that provides at least partial access to the window regulator rails. A first trim panel is pre-fixed to the carrier. A second trim panel articulates with respect to the first trim panel between an initial position generally parallel to the first trim panel and an installed position generally in-line with the first trim panel. With the carrier storing substantially all of the hardware required for the door and the trim panels covering substantially the entire surface area of the door, handling and assembly operations are minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Jih Cheng Lin, Dennis John Buening, Radoslav Bokun, Manfred Fritsch, David James Krysiak, Daniel E. Wenglinski, Juliusz Kirejczyk, Luc R. Regnier, David Legault, Douglas G. Broadhead
  • Patent number: 7735264
    Abstract: A motor vehicle door has a door body formed from a door inner part and a door outer panel fastened thereto. The door body has a shaft opening for a window shaft located inside the door body, and a shaft reinforcement fastened to the door inner part. The reinforcement extends below the shaft opening and supports the door outer panel via a downwardly bent flange of the door outer panel. A window seal for the shaft opening is received in a fastening groove formed by an upright longitudinal web of the shaft reinforcement and the downwardly bent flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Klaus Rieder, Manfred Appel, Karlheinz Keller
  • Publication number: 20100123336
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C. F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Gerald Eckart, Horst Morlok
  • Patent number: 7717493
    Abstract: A sliding door system for a motor vehicle, including a door that is configured to be disposed within a door opening that is formed in the vehicle body, a trim panel connected to the door, and an opening formed through the trim panel. A hinge arm extends through the opening in the trim panel and has a first end connected to the vehicle body and a second end slidably connected to the door for movement of the door between a closed position and an open position. A closure panel is moveable between a deployed position, wherein the closure panel obstructs at least a portion of the opening in the trim panel, and a stowed position, wherein the closure panel does not obstruct the opening in the trim panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Nissan Design America, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Plavetich
  • Publication number: 20100115851
    Abstract: A garnish has an upper mounting projection concealed by a corner pad and a lower mounting projection concealed by a lower end of a vertical sash portion. The upper mounting projection is mounted in an upper mounting hole of the vertical sash portion. The lower mounting projection is mounted in a lower mounting hole of an outer panel. The upper mounting hole is concealed by the corner pad, and the lower mounting hole is concealed by the lower end of the vertical sash portion. This ensures a high quality appearance of the garnish without employing additional materials or components. Also, the garnish is mounted in a front door without reducing the surface area of the corresponding window of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Makoto Nakao, Koji Yoshida
  • Patent number: 7707777
    Abstract: A doorframe structure comprises an upper guide formed of metal plate so as to have an enclosed space extending in a longitudinal direction of the upper guide, the upper guide having a constant cross section, a weather strip channel extending in a longitudinal direction of the upper guide and fixed to the upper guide, a window glass guide, made of metal plate, arranged so as to be inclined relative to the upper guide and fixed to the upper guide at one end thereof in order to guide a window glass so as to move, and a pillar outer panel, made of metal plate, for covering, on an exterior side of a vehicle, a vehicle exterior-end surface of the upper guide, a vehicle exterior-end surface of the window glass guide and an opening formed between the upper guide and the window glass guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignees: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Takeuchi, Akiyoshi Mori, Masashige Ono, Masaru Toyota, Hirokazu Kawabe
  • Publication number: 20100088968
    Abstract: A vehicle door is disclosed that has a movable window and a window regulator including a regulator rail and a regulator slider slidably mounted on the regulator rail and engaging the window for movement between a closed position and a fully open position. The door also has a window down stop stabilizer assembly including a position detecting assembly that detects when the window is in the fully open position, a bumper movable between a first position spaced from the window and a second position in contact with the window, and a bumper actuator that moves the bumper into and out of contact with the window. When the window is in the fully open position, the bumper actuator will move the bumper into the second position and when the window is not in the fully open position, the bumper actuator will move the bumper into the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David T. Renke, Gavin J. Brownlie, JR.
  • Patent number: 7695051
    Abstract: An impact-absorbing member to be installed in a vehicle body component includes a main body positioned on an inner panel of the vehicle body component such that a portion of the main body is adjacent to an outboard surface of the inner panel, and a mount protruding from the main body to an opening in the inner panel such that the mount is adjacent to an inboard surface of the inner panel, wherein the impact-absorbing member is secured by gripping an edge portion of the inner panel surrounding the opening between the mount adjacent to the inboard surface and the portion of the main body adjacent to the outboard surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Keita Abe
  • Publication number: 20100064592
    Abstract: A mount structure of a vehicle door mirror on a side door, the side door including: a door body having an outer panel and an inner panel which are joined together; and a door sash provided at an upper part of the door body so as to form an outer frame of the door body, wherein a door mirror mounting unit which mounts the door mirror is provided at an upper edge of the door body and at a vehicle front side of the door sash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Tomohiro Ohe