Windshield repair apparatus including crack repair fixture and method
US5776506A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3052
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A windshield repair apparatus includes a fixture for holding an injector wherein the fixture includes plastic legs for slideably engaging a windshield during sliding movement of the fixture. A suction cup mechanism enables selective mounting of the apparatus to the windshield. The suction cup mechanism selectively positions the suction cup so as to not interfere with sliding movement of the windshield repair apparatus across the windshield, and allows for deployment of the suction cup against the windshield at the desired time. The fixture has a engagement surfaces for the user's hand during handling of the windshield repair apparatus.
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