Snap-fit sliding window assembly
US5799449A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular sliding window assembly for in a motor vehicle body is provided with a sliding pane subassembly which has a snap-fit with a frame subassembly. The frame subassembly preferably comprises a pair of fixed panes, an upper and lower applique, and an injection molded cover member integrating the fixed panes and the appliques. The sliding pane subassembly preferably comprises a generally horizontal run channel member and at least one glazing pane optionally having a run channel guide affixed to a peripheral edge of the pane. The pane is slidably received in a run channel formed by the run channel member. The horizontal run channel member has a snap-fit attachment preferably to one of the appliques. The appliques can have a flexible flange or the like extending inboard from the injection molded cover member, forming a step ridge or like configuration. The run channel member provides a correspondingly configured feature, such as flexible projections separated by a recess, so that the snap-fit is established by the step of the flexible flange being pushed past a captivation hook or the like on one of the flexible projections, so as to snap into place behind the captivation hook.
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