US3837130A
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Window mounting arrangement
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1973-06-13
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-06-13
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for mounting a pane of glass, such as windshield, in an automobile window frame comprises a grooved channel associated with the window frame, an elastic sealing molding, and a wedge. The sealing molding includes a pane-engaging part, located exteriorly on the automobile relative to the channel, and a retaining lip part. At least a portion of the retaining lip part of the sealing molding protrudes into the groove of the channel and lies against the inner surface of one wall of the channel. The portion of the retaining lip part that protrudes into the groove is narrower than the groove. The wedge is inserted into the groove between the retaining lip and the second, opposite wall of the channel to hold the retaining lip in place in the groove.
Inventors
- 👤 C Hildebrandt
- 👤 K Erck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/30; B60J10/36; B60J10/365; B60J10/32; B60J10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
An arrangement for mounting a glass pane in a window frame of an automobile, including channel means on one side of the window frame defining a groove extending peripherally of the window frame and elastic sealing molding extending peripherally of the frame, and having a recess in a part thereof on the opposite side of the frame from said groove for sealingly receiving the glass pane and further having a retaining lip on the groove side of the frame, said retaining lip protruding into the groove and engaging one side wall thereof, wherein the improvement comprises: a. said retaining lip having a relaxed cross-sectional width less than the cross-sectional width of the groove; and b. a wedge member positioned within the groove in the space between the retaining lip and the side wall of the groove opposite said one wall, the wedge member having a crosssectional width greater than the width of said space when the retaining lip is in a relaxed state, whereby upon insertion of the wedge member into said space the retaining lip is compressed between the wedge member and said one wall of the groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
An arrangement for mounting a glass pane in a window frame of an automobile, including channel means on one side of the window frame defining a groove extending peripherally of the window frame and elastic sealing molding extending peripherally of the frame, and having a recess in a part thereof on the opposite side of the frame from said groove for sealingly receiving the glass pane and further having a retaining lip on the groove side of the frame, said retaining lip protruding into the groove and engaging one side wall thereof, wherein the improvement comprises: a. said retaining lip having a relaxed cross-sectional width less than the cross-sectional width of the groove; and b. a wedge member positioned within the groove in the space between the retaining lip and the side wall of the groove opposite said one wall, the wedge member having a crosssectional width greater than the width of said space when the retaining lip is in a relaxed state, whereby upon insertion of the wedge member into said space the retaining lip is compressed between the wedge member and said one wall of the groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the wedge member is made of an elastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the improvement further comprises: said opposite wall of the groove having an edge portion inclined inwardly toward said one wall and at least partly overlapping the wedge member when the wedge member is inserted into said space.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the wedge member includes protrusions on at least one of the surfaces thereof adapted to engage said retaining lip or said opposite wall, thereby to enhance retention of the retaining lip within the groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the outer end of the wedge member is oriented evenly with an adjacent visible surface of the sealing molding when the wedge member is inserted into said space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the improvement further comprises: the channel means comprising a separate peripherally extending member secured to the window frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
An arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the separate member is generally U-shaped in cross-section, the lEgs thereof forming the walls of said groove and being oriented generally parallel to the pane of glass, the end of at least said leg nearer said frame being turned inwardly toward said other leg.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 7, wherein the wedge member includes a lip which extends over the end of said other leg.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
An arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the separate member is generally U-shaped in cross-section, the legs of the U-shaped member forming the walls of said groove and being oriented generally perpendicular to the pane of glass such that the groove opens away from the glass pane toward the interior of the automobile.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said one wall of the groove is oriented generally perpendicular to the pane of glass and the groove defined by the channel means opens away from the pane of glass toward the interior of the automobile.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |