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Flush mounted plastic window

US7637554B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by

36References

6Claims

0Family size

Assignee

EXATEC, LLC · US

Inventors

Sachiko Kurokawa · Novi, US
Derek English · Detroit, US
Alex Scholten · Ann Arbor, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 22, 2007
Grant date	Dec 29, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 22, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60J1/10
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic window for use in a motor vehicle includes a plastic panel having portions defining an edge about a perimeter of the panel and a window flange integral to the plastic panel. The window flange is positioned adjacent to the edge and extends at least partially them along. The window flange includes an engagement feature configured to engage a corresponding engagement feature of a window frame. A window assembly Includes the plastic window and a window frame configured to be attached to a motor vehicle. The window frame has portions forming the corresponding engagement feature which receive the engagement feature of the window flange to secure the plastic window to the window frame. A method of installing a window on a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

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