Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Door or window with specified vehicle feature
Patent
1997-08-01
2000-09-26
Pape, Joseph D.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Door or window with specified vehicle feature
296 92, 296201, 49397, B60J 100
Patent
active
061233838
ABSTRACT:
An articulating window assembly for a motor vehicle and a method of manufacturing thereof is disclosed, the window assembly comprising a windowpane, a hinge attachment means such as one or more mounting studs for securing the windowpane to a support structure. Preferably the hinge is composed of a unitary elastomeric material such as reaction injection molded polyurethane, having a first surface lying against the inner surface in a closed position. A first portion of such first surface is bonded to the windowpane. A second portion not bonded to the windowpane is spaced therefrom in an open position. Preferably the elastomeric hinge partially encapsulates mounting studs or the like. As the articulating window assembly pivots from a closed position to an open position there is local disengagement of the hinge member from the windowpane at the second surface portion, thereby reducing the stresses on the mounting studs with respect to the hinge. In certain preferred embodiments the hinge is attached to the inner surface of the windowpane free of the outer surface. A latch mount may also be attached to the inner surface of the windowpane free of the outer surface, producing a flush mounted window assembly.
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Application of RIM Urethane to One Side of Glass for Automotive Windows by Louis R. Csokasy and Peter J. Kubizne, SAE Technical Paper Series, No. 910758, The Engineering Society for Advancing Mobility Land Sea Air and space, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15096-0001, U.S.A.
Doerflinger Michael John
Hermsdorfer Kenneth Max
Excel Industries Inc.
Pape Joseph D.
Wells Chad D.
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