Articulating window panel with hidden hinge for vehicles

Details Articulating window panel with hidden hinge for vehicles Articulating window panel with hidden hinge for vehicles

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Thompson, II, Hugh B. (Department: 3634)

Movable or removable closures

With means mounting closure for swinging

Concealed hinge

C049S397000, C296S146160, C016S341000, C016S367000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07100328

ABSTRACT:
An articulating window assembly is adapted for use with a vehicle. The assembly includes a windowpane with an inner surface and a hinge adjacent to the inner surface. The hinge includes a stationary member having a pivot element with cylindrical extensions and a central portion of larger cross-sectional area than the cylindrical extensions. The hinge further includes a mounting element extending at an angle from the pivot element. A polymeric member surrounds at least a portion of the cylindrical extensions so as to permit the hinge member to articulate about the pivot axis. Optionally, the polymeric member defines a cavity adjacent the central portion on the compression side of the stationary member to provide clearance of the polymeric member when the window is opened.

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