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Hidden division bar for a vehicle window

US11485201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 2020
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J5/0406
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle window system includes a vehicle door that has a window region. The system includes a fixed window having an exterior surface and an interior surface, a division bar, and a movable window. The fixed window is arranged in a first portion of the window region, and the division bar is arranged along a first region of the interior surface. The movable window is arranged in a second portion of the window region and is configured to close against the division bar. The division bar is not directly visible from outside of the vehicle door when viewed at an elevation of the fixed window. To illustrate, the movable window can be configured to move vertically within the first portion of the window region and the fixed window arranged at the top of the window region and the division bar is arranged substantially horizontally along the interior surface.

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