Automotive window retention system and retention element therefor
US4841698A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive window assembly of the type having a stationary window assembly insertable onto a peripheral flange of a rabbet flanged window aperture which is formed in an automotive vehicle body. The window assembly is designed to be adhesively secured to the automobile body after being mounted on the peripheral flange. The window assembly includes a plurality of cup-shaped retention elements which have inner sides fixedly secured to the inner peripheral surface of the window assembly. Each retention element has a resilient outer side, and a generally perpendicular, outwardly extending stem joined at one end thereof to the resilient outer side of each of the plurality of retention elements. The stem is inwardly deflectable about the joint formed at the one end thereof and the resilient outer side of the cup-shaped retention element. The stem includes a plurality of teeth for engaging the peripheral flange of the window aperture, thereby retaining the window assembly on the motor vehicle upon the application and curing of the adhesive.
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