Articulating window panel with hidden hinge for vehicles
US7100328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/55
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An articulating window assembly is adapted for use with a vehicle. The assembly includes a windowpane with an inner surface and a hinge adjacent to the inner surface. The hinge includes a stationary member having a pivot element with cylindrical extensions and a central portion of larger cross-sectional area than the cylindrical extensions. The hinge further includes a mounting element extending at an angle from the pivot element. A polymeric member surrounds at least a portion of the cylindrical extensions so as to permit the hinge member to articulate about the pivot axis. Optionally, the polymeric member defines a cavity adjacent the central portion on the compression side of the stationary member to provide clearance of the polymeric member when the window is opened.
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