US1569307A - Auto top window frame - Google Patents

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Jan. 12 1926. 111169,30?

1 G. s. sLocUM AUTO TOP WINDOW FRAME Filed August v. 191s 2 sheets-sheet 1 I 1 I l fnf/7594s'.

Jah. 12 1926.

L. G. S. SLOCUM AUTO TOP WINDOW FRAME Filed August '7, 1918 2 Sheets-Sheet .2

' ffm/chiel' [ed/ie 4151 J/acI/m Patented Jan. 12, 1926.

UNITED STATES LESLIE Gr. S. SLOCUM, lO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA; FRANCIS J. KNAUSS, AD-

MINISTRATOR OF SAID LESLIE G. S. SLOCUM, DECEASED, .ASSIGNOR TO THE BBEWER TITCHENER GOREOBATON,

PATENT OFFICE.

r AUTO TOL WINDOW FRAME.

Application filed August 7, 1918. Serial No. 248,667.

To all whom t may concern Be it known that I, Lnsmn G. S. SLOCUM, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city and county of San Francisco and State of California, have invented new and useful Improvements in Auto Top Window Frames, of which the following is a specification.

lThis invention relates to a curtain window structure, and particularly to complementary separable frame sections for binding curtain lights in leather or textile fabrics such as are employed in the construction of auto tops and the like and more especially7 such in which a lining is used in connection with curtains ofthis kind.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a. simple and substantial clamping frame for securing a plate glass window or other transparent pane therebetween, and

particularly7 a curtain light frame adapted for use in connection with the flexible top material as used in an auto side or rear curtain.

Another object of the invention is to provide a structure whereby the following results may be obtained: first, an all metal separable frame capable of being economically made up of stampings and adapted to be wholly concealed between the curtain and lining plies in the fashion of a so-called fully blinded-in light, and in which neither mouldings, screws nor other fastening means are visible, either from the exterior or the interior of the car; second, a frame which provides a rattle-proof substantial support for the sight pane, and a secure frame attachment for the fabric forming the top; third, a neat and effective means for making a water and dust proof joint between the inner border of the curtain or curtains and the marginal edge of the pane; fourth, a frame which may be readily installed with a minimum of labor and expense; fifth, a frame which lies substantially flush with the curtain, and which eliminates recesses for the collection of dust or water either on the exterior or interior side of the top; sixth,'a frame which as a whole may be supplementally supported by suitable strap members independent of the curtain to eliminate excessive sagging or straining of the fabric, and these -Straps are also concealed between the curtain and ,lining plies to further en- ,bance the nished appearance of the ,frame installation; seventh, a clamping frame by which an even tension may be applied, thereby reducing the danger of straining or breaking the glass; eighth, a frame in which the curtain and lining material is inturned and interposed between the frame sections and the pane, thereby forming a cushion for the pane, and at the same time providing effective means for securing the curtain and lining material to the respective frame sections. Further objects will hereinafter appear. The invention consists 'in certain novel arrangement or combination of curtain light elements and other constructive features, all of which are hereinafter more fully described in connection with an illustrative embodiment thereof shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure l, is a front view of the window frame assembly showing certain parts partially broken away.

Figure 2, is an enlarged cross section on line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3, is a fragmental perspective view of one of the frame sections preparatory to the assembly thereof.

' Figure 4, is a similar perspective view of the other frame sect-ion. v

Referring to the drawings in detail, A indicates the exterior section of an auto top or curtain, and 2 the lining material employed. Adapted to be interposed between the curtain proper and the lining is a separable frame which, in this instance, consists of a pair of adjoining or contiguous sections such as represented respectively by Figures 3 and 4l., These sections may be formed to provide any shape desired, and may be constructed of any suitable material, vbut preferably of light sheet metal or the like and it will be observed that these complementary sections are so disposed that certain Aparts thereof substantially lie in contact with each other. Each complementary frame section may be provided with a longitudinally disposed endless flange designated as 3 and 4 respectively, which flanges are preferably parallelly mounted o1' substantially so with respect to the faces ofthe sight pane clamped therebetween as shown in Fig. 2. The disposition of said longitudinal' flanges is an important element the structure of the respective separable frame sections and it will be observed thl t `the lin-rr\ost edge thelQ iS plage@ in an overlapping contiguous relation along the respective marginal faces of the sight pane 'la while the outer flange margin or perimeter extends well beyond the pane inargin.

For properly centering the complementary frame sections with respect to each other, said longitudinal flanges may be provided with co-operating retaining means laterally7 disposed from the respective flanges 3 and fl in a substantially normal relation thereto; in the specic disclosure shown in the drawings, each of said flanges is equipt with endless flank portions designated 54 and 6 respectively, which are disposed crosswise of the plane of the pane lll, and' are made to telescopically co-act for frame centering` purposes. lt will be seen that said laterally disposed flank reenforcements 5 and G7 impart to each of the frame sections, a rather sharply defined` angleshaped cross-sectional profile as formed between the respective flanges and its integrally formed flank portion, and that such reinforcement serves to materially augmentthe lateral stiffness and rigidity of the individual endless flanges 3 and fl of said complementary frame sections.

In order to secure the frame sections together` I preferably employ a plurality of small spaced bolts 7. These bolts may be secured in the frame flange 3, and by referring to Figs. l and Ll, it will be seen that the complementary frame flange 4l may be perforated as at 8 to permit the bolts T to pass theretl'irough. The two frames when brought together are drawn up tight by applying nuts 97 and since the bolts are spaced at comparatively close pitch, it can readily be seen that means have been provided for applying an even tension to the frame sections when they are being drawn together. The lateral disposition of the flank niembers 5 and G relative to their respective longitudinal flanges 3 and 4 is such that when the frame sections are assembled and bolted togetheri they will function as a unit and the reenforcing flanks will co-act to doubly stiffen up the flanges 3 and -l against lateral frame deflection as a whole.

ltis further pointed out that in the illustrated embodiment of my invention, the, pane la is retained against lateral displacelment with respect to either frame section by the spaced clamping bolts T as shown in Fig. 2 which fastenings are closely disposed around the margin of the pane and made to perform double duty in that they constitute both centering' and clan'iping means for the pane. The respective frame sections are therefore not only retained against displacement relative to each other but effective means have also been provided for holding the pane a cnrrelative position with respect tothe .assembled frame members.

In actual practice I apply the frame in the following manner: One frame comprising the longitudinal flange 3 and the flange 5 is, for instance, placed upon the-curtain material or fabric such as shown at Av and the center portion of this material is then cut away to permit the inner border thereof to bc inturned over the frame between the bolts 7 as shown at l0, the fabric opening being notched as at ll to permit it to fit around the bolts and also to permit folding the inner marginal edge of the fabric over the inmost edge of said frame section. rfhe fabric may then be temporarily secured by applying cement or the like to prevent the inturned fabric from being displaced before the frames are placed togi'ther. The complementary fame section comprising the flange et and the flank 6, is similarly lplaced on the lining fabric 2 and is secured to said frame in a similar manner as that just eescribed. The plate glass window or pane lll is now placed between the llescribed complementar-y frame sections and may be retained against lateral displacement by means of the spaced bolts T. which serve as a centering holding device for the same. The two fabric sections each secured to its frame section may now be brought together in. such a manner that their flank reenforcements will properly register when the bolts 7 will thus pass through the perfor-ations 8, and the nuts 9 may be applied to draw the frames tightly together against the interposed pane lil. rlhe inner marginal edges of the curtain fr which have been inturned as shown at l07 llig. 3, and also the edges of the lining materialavliich had been inturned over the other frame section as shown at l5, Fig. Ll, are nonY interposed between the frame sections and the glass or pane isla thus serving as a cushion for the glass7 and they also prevent rattlinggf; of the same if the frames should accidentally loosen. The interposition lof the material has further advantagesa for instance, it permits greater pressure to be applied to the frames `when they are drawn togethen and it always permits said frames to be drawn together so tightly that a water-proef joint is formed between the fabric and the marginal edge of the pane. lt can also be seen that this clamping action serves as a means for retaining the fabric itself, thus eliminating the necessity of employing tacks or sewing` the fabric to the frames, or employing other conventional fastening means for fabric securing purposes.

Another feature obtained is a smooth edge around the entire surface of each frame opening, since the inturning of the material between the frame sections as shown at i() and l5 permits the formation of a smooth rounded fabric covered edge coming directly,v ofi' the respective faces of the pane opening,

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something which is certainly desirable when one considers that practically every frame heretofore employed can not be applied Vwithout cutting the material, and in such cases, always leaving a raw unnished edge.

For the purpose of preventing sagging or stretching of the fabric composing the curtain proper and the lining, I preferably employ one or more supportstraps or fabric Strips such as shown at 16 and 17. If desired, the inner ends of these fabric sections may be fastened between the frames when they are about to be assembled so as to be gripped by the clamped frame sections and become securely att-ached to the frame as sembly. The opposite strap ends may then be attached respectively, the lower piece to the body of the car and the upper piece to the frame of the top which constitutes a The weight of the glass, together with the frame sections is thus supplementally carried by the support straps 16 and 17, and thereby preventing undue sagging or stretching ofv either the curtain or lining materials into which the respective frame sections are secured. A further important feature of the present invention resides in mounting said strap or straps between the plural curtains, thus making said curtain perform double duty in wholly concealing fromfview both the straps and the frame sectionswith their fastening devices.

lVhile certain materials and a specific f structure are here shown, I wish it undermanufacturer may so dictate, and that varie ous other modifications or dispositions in details of my disclosures may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and terms of my inventions as defined in the appended claims. Y

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A 7ind-ow frame of the character described including in combination, a two-ply curtain with an opening adapted to receive a window frame, said frame comprising a pair of endless frames, each frame having an angularly disposed flange about the outer edge thereof, and said frames adapted to telescope one within the other, a ply of the curtain being turned upon the inner face of each frame so that said frames are concealed between the plies, a pane having its marginal edge between the inturned plies of the curtain, and means for clamp-ing the frames together.

2. ,A window frame ,of the eharactr de scribed including incombination a two-ply curtain with an opening adapted to receive a window frame, said frame comprising a pair of endless frames, each frame having an angularly disposed fiange about the outer edge thereof, and said frames adapted. to telescope one within the other, a ply of the curtain being turned upon the inner face of each frame so that said frames are concealed between the plies, a pane having its marginal edge between the inturned plies of the curtain, a pair of supporting straps having their inner ends between the flanges of the frames, vand means for clamping said frames together.

3. A window frame' of the character described comprising a pair of annular metal frames, said frames being angle shaped in cross section and adapted to telescope one within the other, a pane adapted to be received between the frames, a fabric material adapted to cover each frame and also adapted to be received between the frames, means for drawing the frames together to secure the pane and the fabric material interposed between the' frames, and a pair of flexible supporting members adapted to be intel'- posed between the frames and the fabric covering the same and secured thereto when the frames are drawn together.

et. A window frame of thecharacter described comprising a pair of annular metal frames, said frames being angle shaped'in cross section and adapted to telescope one within the other, a pane adapted to be re-| ceived between the frames, a fabric material adapted to cover each frame and also adapted to be received between the frames, a p urality of bolts secured to one of the'frames, perforations formed in the other frame for the reception of the bolts, nuts adapted to be applied to each bolt for the purpose of drawing the frames tightly together, land a pair of auxiliary supporting members adapted to be interposed between the frames and the vfabric covering the same and sccured thereto when the frames are drawn together.

5. The combination with an auto curtain and the lining material therefor, of a pair of annular metal frames adapted to be secured one to the curtain section and one to the lining section, said frames being angle shaped in cross section and adapted to telescope one within the other, and said curtain section and lining section adapted to cover the frames and have their respective edges folded between the frames, a pane interposed between the inturned fabric and the frames, and means for drawing the frames tightly together.

6. The combination with an auto curtain and the lining material therefor, of a pair of annular metal frames adapted te be secured one to the curtain section. and, one t0 the 1inT ing section, said frames being angle shaped in cross section and adapted to telescope one within the other, and said curtain section and lining section adapted to cover the frames and have their respective edges folded between the frar-.iesl` a pane interposed between the inturned fabric and the frames, a plurality of bolts secured to one frame, perfor-ations formed in the opposite frame to permit the bolts to pass therethrough, and nuts applied to each bolt to draw the frames tightly together.

7. The combination with an auto curtain and the lining material therefor, of a pair of annular metal frames adapted to be secured one to the curtain section and one to the lining sect-ion, said frames being angle shaped in cross section and adapted to telescope one Within the other, and said curtain section and lining section adapted to cover the frames and have their respective edges folded between the frames, a pane interposed between the inturned fabric and the frames, means to chaw the frames tightly together.y and auxiliary members interposed between the curtain and the lining material having their inner ends secured to the metal frames and having their outer ends extended and adapted to be secured to a suitable support to aid in carrying the weight of the pane and the metal frames.

8. A window installation for a curtain fabric comprising in combination a sight pane and separable continuous metallic frame sections encompassing the pane and adapted to grip the pane therebetween, each of said frame sections having an endless longitudinal flange element of which the inmost edge is disposed in overlapping relation along the respect-ive faces of the pane while the perimeter thereof extends beyond the margin of the pane in spaced relation with respect to its complementary flange and each of said flanges being reenforced by laterally disposed flank portions, a curtain fabric having an opening therethrough of which the inner border is interposed between the pane and the overlapping portion of one of said flanges, and screw fastenings engaging said flanges, said fastenings being disposed intermediate the pane margin and the perimeter of said flange elements.

9. A window installation for a curtain fabric comprising in combination a sight pane and separable contiguous metallic frame sections encompassing the pane und radapted to grip the pane therebetween, each of said frame sections having an endless longitudinal flange element of which the inmost edge is disposed in overlapping relation along the respective faces of the pane while the perimeter thereof extends Vbeyond the margin of the pane in spaced relation with respect to said other flange and each of said flanges being reenforced by laterally disposed flank portions serving to maintain said flanges in a correlative position, a curtain fabric and a linging fabric, each having an opening therethrough of which the respective inner border is inturned over said inmost edge of the respective frame sections and interposed between the pane and said overlapping` portions of said flanges, and screw fastenings engaging said flanges outside of the pane margin serving to bind both of the respective inturned fabrics to the pane, said frame sections and fastenings being wholly concealed between said fabrics. l

lf). A window installation for a curtain fabric comprising in combination a sight pane having separable contiguous metallic frame sections encompassing the pane margin and adapted to grip to pane therebetween, each of said frame sections having an endless longitudinal flange element of which the inmost edge is disposed in overlapping relation along the respective faces of the pane while the primeter thereof eX tends beyond the pane margin and in which extended region said flanges are respectively reenforc'ed by an endless flank portion to impart a substantially right angled crosssectional shape for the respective frame sections, a curtain fabric having an opening therethrough of which the inner borderl is interposed between said flange elements, and means including a plurality of fastening screws to clamp the frame sections together and bind the sight pane into the fabric opening, said screws being' disposed intermediate said margin of the pane and the perimeter of the respective flange elements.

ll, rlhe combination in a window installation for a curtain fabric, of a sight pane and separaliile contiguous metallic frame sections encompassing the pane margin and adapted to grip the pane therebetween, each such frame section being angle-shaped in crosssectional profile comprising anendless longitudinal flange element overhanging the margin of the pane while its ininost edge is disposed in overlapping relation along one face of the pane with an cndles flank portion extending laterally away therefron'i, a` curtain fabric having an opening therethrough of which the inner border is interposed between the pane and one of said overlapping flange edges. and clamping means adapted to draw said over-hanging flange portions toward each other and serving to bind the sight pane into said fabric opening.

l2. The combination in a window installation for curtain fabrics, of a common sight pane and separable contiguous metallic frame sections encompassing the pane and adapted to grip the pane therebetween, each such section being disposed in'angle-shaped cross-sectional profile comprising van endless longitudinal flange element, and a flank re.-

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enforcement extending laterally from an edge thereof, a curtain fabric and a lining fabric each having a window opening therethrough of which the respective inner border is inturned and folded between said frame sections with the pane interposed between said inturned fabrics, and a plurality of screw fastenings serving to clamp and bind the sight pane into the fabric opening, said fastenings being' disposed intermediate the margin of the pane and the perimeter of the respective flange elements and wholly concealed between the aforesaid fabrics of the completed installation.

- 13. A window installation for curtain and lining fabrics comprising in combination a common sight pane having contiguous metallic frame sections encompassing the pane and adapted to grip the pane therebetween, each of said frames having a longitudinal flange element disposed in substantially7 parallel relation to the pane and which flanges are respectively provided with an oppositely disposed endless flank reenforcement, a curtain fabric and a lining fabric each having an opening therethrough of which the respective inner border is inturned over the inmost edge of the respective frame sections and interposed therebetween for binding purposes, and uniting means including screw fastenings serving to clamp said sections toward the pane, said uniting means causinO' said oppositely disposed flank reenforcements to co-act as a unit and augment the rigidity of said assembled flanges against lateral deflection.

14. A window installation for curtain and lining fabrics comprising in combination a common sight pane having complementary metallic frame sections encompassing the pane and adapted to grip the pane therebetween, each of said frames having a longitudinal flange element disposed in substanv tially parallel relation to the pane, which flanges are respectively provided with an oppositely disposed endless flank reenforcement, a curtain fabric and a lining fabric each having an opening therethrough of which the respective inner border is inturned over the inmost edge of the respective frame sections and interposed therebetween for binding purposes, clamping means engaging said flanges for drawing the frame sections against the pane, and a support strap member secured to the clamped frame sections, said strap being disposed between said linings and wholly concealed thereby.

l5. rlhe combination with a curtain fabric and a lining fabric, of a common sight pane therefor and separable contiguous metallic frame sections encompassing the pane and adapted ta; crip the pane therebetween, each such section being provided with a longitudinal fiange element extending beyond the margin of the pane, which flanges are respectively provided with oppositely disposed flank portions and with means for maintaining the sections in a fixed relation with respect to each other, one of said sections being adapted to be secured to said curtain and the other to said lining, the curtain fabric and the lining fabric, respectively, being adapted to be inturned and folded between said frame sections, a pane interposed between said inturned fabrics, means for maintaining the pane in a fixed relation with respect to said sections, and clamping means engaging said flanges beyond the pane margin to draw the frame sections against the pane.

1G. A window installation for a curtain fabric comprising in combination, a sight pane and separable contiguous frame sections encompassing the pane and adapted to grip the pane therebetween, each provided with endless longitudinal flange element extending beyond the margin of the pane, said flanges being respectively provided with a. flank reenforcement adapted to co-act and center one section with respect to the other, a curtain fabric having an opening therethrough of which the inner border portion is interposed between the pane and one of said frame sections7 and screw fastening means engaging said flanges beyond the pane margin to clamp the frames together and bind the pane into the fabric opening.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

LESLIE Gr. S. SLOCUM.

Certificate of Correction.

It is hereby 'certied that in Letters Patent No. 1,569,307, grantedv January 12, 1926, upon the `a-.ppleation of Leslie G. S. Slocum, of San Francisco, California, for an improvement in Auto Top VindeW Frames, errors appear in the printed specification requiring correetion as follows: Page 4:, line 68, claim 9, for the word linging read lining.; line 84, claim 10, for the Word. to, second occurrence, read the; line 114, claim 11, for the misspelled. Word endles read endless, and line 131, claim 12, after the Word element strike out the Comma; and that' the said Letters Patent should he read With these corrections therein that the Samre may conform to the record of the `case in the Patent Oiiiice.

Signed and sealed this 23d day of February, A. D. 1926.

[[sEAIh] WM. A. KINNAN,

Acting @ammissioner of Patents.

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