Automobile windshield removal apparatus and method

Details Automobile windshield removal apparatus and method Automobile windshield removal apparatus and method

1995-01-19

1997-04-22

Jones, Eugenia

Cutting

Processes

292811, 294264, 30116, 30124, 30314, 30372, 30392, B26B 300, B26D 100

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056220936

ABSTRACT:
A windshield removal apparatus that includes a suction cup assembly that is secured, via a vacuum, onto the interior center portion of an automobile's windshield. A swivel head is located at the opposite end of the assembly where the vacuum interface is initiated. The swivel head rotates bi-directionally 360 degrees in approximately the same plane as that of the windshield. The rotation of the swivel head is relatively friction free. A spring is located between the swivel head and the cutting wire which is in turn attached to a grip, to complete the configuration of the apparatus. The cutting wire is initially threaded through the seal between the windshield and automobile. The connection of the cutting wire to the spring and swivel head may take place in any order such that the apparatus is in the appropriate position to commence the cutting process of the entire perimeter of the seal. The cutting process involves pulling and releasing of the cutting wire in a series of motions, in which the spring and swivel head work in conjunction to aid in the cutting process. Once the entire perimeter of seal is separated the windshield can be removed from the automobile structure.

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