GB2150624A - Vehicle window light - Google Patents

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GB2150624A
GB2150624A GB08331858A GB8331858A GB2150624A GB 2150624 A GB2150624 A GB 2150624A GB 08331858 A GB08331858 A GB 08331858A GB 8331858 A GB8331858 A GB 8331858A GB 2150624 A GB2150624 A GB 2150624A
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Benjamin Derek Cockell
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Peugeot Motor Co PLC
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F11/00—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening
    • E05F11/38—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
    • E05F11/52—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement combined with means for producing an additional movement, e.g. a horizontal or a rotary movement
    • E05F11/525—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement combined with means for producing an additional movement, e.g. a horizontal or a rotary movement for vehicle windows
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J1/00—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor
    • B60J1/08—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides
    • B60J1/12—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable
    • B60J1/16—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable
    • B60J1/17—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/55—Windows

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Abstract

A vehicle window light (14) of compound curvature in a vertical direction to suit the contour of the vehicle body is slidable in a channel section frame (16) on a vehicle door. A guideway (19) in the window frame channel guides pins mounted on the window light, and lateral branches (24) guide the lower part of the window outwardly as the window light is raised into its upper position. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Vehicle window light assemblies This invention relates to vehicle window light assemblies and particularly to assemblies including window lights of compound curvature.
The invention comprises a vehicle window light assembly comprising a window light of compound curvature in the vertical direction, a channel section frame having spaced upwardly extending curved members between which the window light is located to rise and fall, the spaced members of the frame having guideways within the channels and the window light having spaced guide elements engaged in the guideways to guide the window light as it rises and falls in the frame.
The arrangement permits the window light to follow the guideways in the frame members whatever the curvature of the window light as distinct from the conventional arrangement in which the fore and aft edges of the window light engage in grooves in the frame which can only permit flat or simple cylindrically curved windows and correspondingly shaped frames.
The following is a description of one embodiment of the invention, reference being made to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle door and dropping window light assembly; Figure 2 is a sectional view through the assembly of Fig. 1: Figure 3 is a diagrammatic elevation view of the vehicle window light; Figure 4 is a detailed view of part of the vehicle window frame; and Figure 5 is a detailed view of a part of one edge of the vehicle window light.
Referring firstly to Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings there is shown a motor vehicle door 10 having an outer panel 11 and a sill 12 at the top of the panel 11 formed with an elongate aperture 1 3 for a vehicle window light 1 4 somewhat wider than the thickness of the window light. A seal 1 5 is mounted on the sill on the outer side of the aperture to seal with the outer surface of the window light.
The window light 1 4 has a compound curvature in the vertical direction to suit the contour of the vehicle body. The window light 14 is raised and lowered in a frame 16 having an inwardly facing channel 1 7 to receive the periphery of the window light by means of a conventional manual or power operated lifting mechanism. The frame includes generally upwardly extending end members 1 8 which are curved as best seen in Fig. 1 to conform to the curvature of the vehicle sides. The side walls of the channel section side members 1 8 diverge towards the door sill 1 2 to allow some lateral movement of the window light at door sill level as indicated by the full-line and chain-line positions of the window light depicted in Fig. 2.
The inside face of the channel 1 7 is formed with a seal to engage the window light. The base of the channel section side members 1 8 is formed with a guideway 1 9 for guiding the window light as it rises and falls in the frame.
The fore and aft edges of the window light have upper brackets 20 and lower brackets 21 mounted thereon as seen in Figs. 3 and 5 located on the inside of the window light and formed with projecting pins 22, 23 respectively to engage in the guideways 1 9 to guide the edges of the window within the channels as the window light rises and falls. The use of the pins on the window edges engaging in guideways in the channels of the frame enables a window light of compound curvature to be used to suit the required vehicle body shape.
At sill height, the guideways 1 9 have short branches 24 diverging from the main guideways towards the outer sides of the channels 1 7. The inner sides of the channels are formed with ramps 25 and the lower brackets 21 are formed with angled abutments 26 to engage the ramps 25 to press the window light outwardly when the pins 23 of the brackets 21 are opposite the branch guideways 24 to deflect the pins into the branch guideways. The lower part of the window light is thus guided outwardly into sealing engagement with the outer side of the channel 1 7 and the seal 1 5 on the outer side of the sill aperture 1 3 as the window reaches the top of its travel as shown in full line in Fig. 2.In that position the outer surface of the window light 14, the outer side of the channel of the frame 1 7 and the outer side of the vehicle door panel 11 are substantially flush providing a smooth contour to the outer side of the vehicle. When the window is to be lowered, the guide pins return from the branch guideways 24 into the main guideways 1 9 moving the window light inwardly and the gap 1 3 in the sill is sufficient to accommodate the curvature of the window light as it is lowered into the vehicle door.
1. A vehicle window light assembly comprising a window light of compound curvature in the vertical direction, a channel section frame having spaced upwardly extending curved members between which the window light is located to rise and fall, the spaced members of the frame having guideways within the channels and the window light having spaced guide elements engaged in the guideways to guide the window light as it rises and falls in the frame.
2. An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the guideways are formed in the base of each side member of the channel and the
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Vehicle window light assemblies This invention relates to vehicle window light assemblies and particularly to assemblies including window lights of compound curvature. The invention comprises a vehicle window light assembly comprising a window light of compound curvature in the vertical direction, a channel section frame having spaced upwardly extending curved members between which the window light is located to rise and fall, the spaced members of the frame having guideways within the channels and the window light having spaced guide elements engaged in the guideways to guide the window light as it rises and falls in the frame. The arrangement permits the window light to follow the guideways in the frame members whatever the curvature of the window light as distinct from the conventional arrangement in which the fore and aft edges of the window light engage in grooves in the frame which can only permit flat or simple cylindrically curved windows and correspondingly shaped frames. The following is a description of one embodiment of the invention, reference being made to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle door and dropping window light assembly; Figure 2 is a sectional view through the assembly of Fig. 1: Figure 3 is a diagrammatic elevation view of the vehicle window light; Figure 4 is a detailed view of part of the vehicle window frame; and Figure 5 is a detailed view of a part of one edge of the vehicle window light. Referring firstly to Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings there is shown a motor vehicle door 10 having an outer panel 11 and a sill 12 at the top of the panel 11 formed with an elongate aperture 1 3 for a vehicle window light 1 4 somewhat wider than the thickness of the window light. A seal 1 5 is mounted on the sill on the outer side of the aperture to seal with the outer surface of the window light. The window light 1 4 has a compound curvature in the vertical direction to suit the contour of the vehicle body. The window light 14 is raised and lowered in a frame 16 having an inwardly facing channel 1 7 to receive the periphery of the window light by means of a conventional manual or power operated lifting mechanism. The frame includes generally upwardly extending end members 1 8 which are curved as best seen in Fig. 1 to conform to the curvature of the vehicle sides. The side walls of the channel section side members 1 8 diverge towards the door sill 1 2 to allow some lateral movement of the window light at door sill level as indicated by the full-line and chain-line positions of the window light depicted in Fig. 2. The inside face of the channel 1 7 is formed with a seal to engage the window light. The base of the channel section side members 1 8 is formed with a guideway 1 9 for guiding the window light as it rises and falls in the frame. The fore and aft edges of the window light have upper brackets 20 and lower brackets 21 mounted thereon as seen in Figs. 3 and 5 located on the inside of the window light and formed with projecting pins 22, 23 respectively to engage in the guideways 1 9 to guide the edges of the window within the channels as the window light rises and falls. The use of the pins on the window edges engaging in guideways in the channels of the frame enables a window light of compound curvature to be used to suit the required vehicle body shape. At sill height, the guideways 1 9 have short branches 24 diverging from the main guideways towards the outer sides of the channels 1 7. The inner sides of the channels are formed with ramps 25 and the lower brackets 21 are formed with angled abutments 26 to engage the ramps 25 to press the window light outwardly when the pins 23 of the brackets 21 are opposite the branch guideways 24 to deflect the pins into the branch guideways. The lower part of the window light is thus guided outwardly into sealing engagement with the outer side of the channel 1 7 and the seal 1 5 on the outer side of the sill aperture 1 3 as the window reaches the top of its travel as shown in full line in Fig. 2.In that position the outer surface of the window light 14, the outer side of the channel of the frame 1 7 and the outer side of the vehicle door panel 11 are substantially flush providing a smooth contour to the outer side of the vehicle. When the window is to be lowered, the guide pins return from the branch guideways 24 into the main guideways 1 9 moving the window light inwardly and the gap 1 3 in the sill is sufficient to accommodate the curvature of the window light as it is lowered into the vehicle door. CLAIMS
1. A vehicle window light assembly comprising a window light of compound curvature in the vertical direction, a channel section frame having spaced upwardly extending curved members between which the window light is located to rise and fall, the spaced members of the frame having guideways within the channels and the window light having spaced guide elements engaged in the guideways to guide the window light as it rises and falls in the frame.
2. An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the guideways are formed in the base of each side member of the channel and the guides on the window edges comprise pins mounted on the window light and engaging in the guideways.
3. An assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein the frame extends upwardly from a part of the vehicle bodywork having an elongate aperture extending between the side members to receive the window light in its lowered position.
4. An assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein the guideways have branches adjacent the top of the vehicle bodywork leading towards the outer sides of the channel section side members of the frame and means are provided for deflecting the lower guide pins on the window light into the branch guideways as the window is raised in the frame to move the window light outwardly into engagement with the outer side of the aperture in the vehicle bodywork and outer sides of the window frame channels.
5. An assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein the means for deflecting the lower guide pins outwardly into the branch guideways comprise projections on the inner sides of the channel opposite the branch guideways and projections on the lower guide elements to engage with the projections on the channels and deflect the lower guide elements into the branch guideways.
6. A vehicle window assembly substantially as described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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EP0348337A1 (en) * 1988-06-22 1989-12-27 Dura Mechanical Components, Inc. Flush window regulator
EP0361664A1 (en) * 1988-09-23 1990-04-04 Ford Motor Company Limited Lateral movement actuator for lowerable automobile window
EP0479522A2 (en) * 1990-10-04 1992-04-08 Ford Motor Company Limited Window panel position regulating assembly

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GB1302854A (en) * 1969-01-17 1973-01-10
EP0088893A2 (en) * 1982-03-13 1983-09-21 Audi Ag Glass window guide for vehicles

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GB1302854A (en) * 1969-01-17 1973-01-10
EP0088893A2 (en) * 1982-03-13 1983-09-21 Audi Ag Glass window guide for vehicles

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0348337A1 (en) * 1988-06-22 1989-12-27 Dura Mechanical Components, Inc. Flush window regulator
EP0361664A1 (en) * 1988-09-23 1990-04-04 Ford Motor Company Limited Lateral movement actuator for lowerable automobile window
EP0479522A2 (en) * 1990-10-04 1992-04-08 Ford Motor Company Limited Window panel position regulating assembly
EP0479522A3 (en) * 1990-10-04 1992-11-19 Ford Motor Company Limited Window panel position regulating assembly

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