Sacrificial shield for a window assembly

US7568316B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DURA GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC · US

Inventors

• David A. Choby · Rochester Hills, US
• Michael D. Kobrehel · Auburn, US
• Daryl F. Dankert · Mishawaka, US
• Leroy C. Schmuck · Kendallville, US
• Todd E. Cripe · Goshen, US
• Harley Rensch · Corunna, US
• Kip Ellis · Goshen, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 8, 2005
• Grant date: Aug 4, 2009
• Expiry date: Jun 29, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E06B3/28
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Installation structure for installing and removing a sacrificial glazing panel. There is disclosed a removable retaining member for the sacrificial glazing panel that laterally pressures a primary glazing panel to seal and hold the primary glazing panel and holds the sacrificial glazing panel without lateral pressure. A unitary, dual-durometer retaining member is disclosed which is optimized for holding the primary glazing and the sacrificial glazing panel in different manners by having materials of two different hardnesses. Additionally, a retaining member is disclosed that has flocking material to reduce rattling of the sacrificial glazing panel.