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Holding device for vertically positioning a window pane

US5310240A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 24, 1992
Grant dateMay 10, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J1/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A holding device for vertically positioning a window pane in the window frame of a motor vehicle, including a retaining part adapted to be secured in a transverse part of the frame, a supporting part moveable with respect to the retaining part and adapted to engage with an edge of the window pane, and a spring acting between the supporting part and the retaining part for urging the supporting part in the direction of the plane of the window pane towards the edge. The retaining part has a pawl pivotally connected to it for movement between a holding position where it engages the supporting part and holds it and the spring in an initial tensioned position and a release position where it is located in a recess in the retaining part and allows the spring to urge the supporting part against the edge of the window pane. The pawl is resiliently biased toward the holding position and located so that it will be pushed into the release position by the window pane as it is being inserted into the window frame.

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