Construction of door in motor vehicle
US4621453A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/79
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle door comprising a door section having a door panel and a window frame, wherein the door panel includes an inner housing extending between an exterior and an interior of the vehicle. A door glass is slidably mounted between the window frame and the inner housing. The door glass has an arcuate configuration when viewed in cross section in the direction of the length of the vehicle and defines a projected normal arc of curvature corresponding to the arcuate configuration of the door glass when the door glass is in a closed position. The projected normal arc of curvature extends downward from a closed position of the door glass. A guide channel is provided for guiding the door between the closed position and an open position. The guide channel defines an actual arc of curvature when viewed in cross section in the direction of the length of the vehicle, which is displaced radially inwardly from the normal arc of curvature. Therefore, the door glass is slidably positioned to be closer to the interior of the vehicle when slid to an open position along the guide channel than if it were slid along the projected normal arc of curvature.
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