US4534233A
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Wire-driving device for window regulator
Assignee: Hi Lex Corp
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Filing: 1983-11-09
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2003-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A wire-driving device for a window regulator comprising a worm wheel rotatably contained in a housing, first and second pulleys arranged at both sides of the worm wheel respectively, means for transmitting torque from worm wheel to the pulleys and a worm meshing with the worm wheel and being driven by a motor, whereby first and second wires wound round the pulleys respectively are driven. The motor driven wire-driving device is thinner than conventional devices.
Inventors
- 👤 Osamu Hamaguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:55
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F11/00; E05F11/38; E05F11/48; E05F11/481; E05F11/483; E05F11/485; E05F15/00; E05F15/60; E05F15/603; E05F15/665; E05F15/689; E05F11/486; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/60; E05Y2201/622; E05Y2201/644; E05Y2201/654; E05Y2201/658; E05Y2201/664; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/20; E05Y2800/21; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/53; E05Y2900/55; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18792; Y10T74/18832
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A wire-driving device for a window regulator comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a worm wheel mounted for rotational movement within said housing; (c) a worm meshing with said worm wheel; (d) an electric motor for driving said worm, having rotational axis arranged on a center plane of said worm wheel; said center plane being perpendicular to the rotational axis of said worm wheel; (e) a first pulley arranged concentrically at one side surface of said worm wheel; (f) a second pulley arranged concentrically at another side surface of said worm wheel; (g) a first means for transmitting torque from said worm wheel to said first pulley comprising a cylindrical shock absorber having an axial center hall, one end portion connected to said worm wheel and the other end portion connected to said first pulley; (h) a second means for transmitting torque from said worm wheel to said second pulley comprising said shock absorber in common and a shaft inserted into said axial center hall of said shock absorber; said shaft having end portions connected to said one end portion of said shock absorber and to said second pulley respectively; (i) a first wire having one end fastened to said first pulley and wound around said first pulley; and (j) a second wire having one end fastened to said second pulley and wound around said second pulley in the opposite direction with respect to said first wire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A wire-driving device for a window regulator comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a worm wheel mounted for rotational movement within said housing; (c) a worm meshing with said worm wheel; (d) an electric motor for driving said worm, having rotational axis arranged on a center plane of said worm wheel; said center plane being perpendicular to the rotational axis of said worm wheel; (e) a first pulley arranged concentrically at one side surface of said worm wheel; (f) a second pulley arranged concentrically at another side surface of said worm wheel; (g) a first means for transmitting torque from said worm wheel to said first pulley comprising a cylindrical shock absorber having an axial center hall, one end portion connected to said worm wheel and the other end portion connected to said first pulley; (h) a second means for transmitting torque from said worm wheel to said second pulley comprising said shock absorber in common and a shaft inserted into said axial center hall of said shock absorber; said shaft having end portions connected to said one end portion of said shock absorber and to said second pulley respectively; (i) a first wire having one end fastened to said first pulley and wound around said first pulley; and (j) a second wire having one end fastened to said second pulley and wound around said second pulley in the opposite direction with respect to said first wire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A wire-driving device for a window regulator as claimed in claim 1 comprising either said first means for transmitting torque to said first pulley or said second means for transmitting torque to said second pulley having one-way-clutch engaging when said pulley is rotated in such direction that said pulley winds up said wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A wire-driving device for a window regulator as claimed in claim 1 comprising both means for transmitting torque having said one-way-clutch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wire driving device for a window regulator as claimed in claim 1 comprising a meshing position of said worm and said worm wheel locating at higher position than a rotational center of said worm wheel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |