US1705741A - Door assembly - Google Patents

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March 19, 1929. M. H. TONCRAY noon ASSEMBLY 5 Sheets-Shet 2 Filed April 10, 1926 ATTORNEY?- March ls, 1929. MHTONCRAY 1,705,741

' DOOR ASSEMBLY Filed April 10, 1926 3isheets-snet 5 yLu-LAAQQMQ AL, TT w fi- Patented Mar. 19, 1929.

UNITED? STATES MILLARD n. ToN RAY, or DETROIT, MIC IGAN, Assmnonfi'o appeasement COMPANY, or DETROIT, mcmeann o Om oll o par isan. L;

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Application flled,Apr11 10, 1926. Serial No. 101,079.

This invention relates to doors for closed automobile bodies and has among itsgeneral objects to'provid'e a door of attractive ap pear-- ance andjhaving the requisite strength and.

rigidity, which door, with the exception of the Windowglass,: trim, and otheraccessory parts, iscomp'osed entirely of metal, which can be quickly and inexpensively con.-

- 7 structed by the; assembly of sheet metal 'stampings themselves simple and inexpensive of production by standard methods, and which canbe readily provided with a baked enamel orother finish. i

Other and morepartioular objects of the invention, together withmeans whereby the latter may-becarried intoeflect, will best be understoodfrom the following-description of a preferred embodiment'thereof illustrated ,in the accompanying dt'awings- It will be understood, however, that the particular construction shown and described has been chosen for illustrative purposes merely, and that the invention, as defined by the claims hereunto appended, may be otherwise em bodied .without departure from the spirit and scope thereof. 4 y

In said drawings Fig. -1is a'perspective View of the main door assembly in the condition in which it is :enameled orotherwise finished.

Fig. 4 is an enlarge the upper corners of the door;

substantially on the line 55, Fig. l.

F1 .7- fieferring" to Figs. 1 to 5..an d 12, the door itenwise;

=assembly therein shown comprises two u rights 20 and 21 carrying window guides 22,

Figs-'2 and 3 are enlarged sections'taken. substantiallyconz-the lines 22 and-3+3ra; spectively, Fig. 1.- preferablycompl 38 a sheetmetal stamping d fragmentary perspective view showing the construction at one of Fig. 5 is aifurther enlarged section taken Fig. 6 isya perspective view, partly broken a header 23, a bott reinforcin cross member 24, an outside panel 25, an a con 'bi'ned regulator board and inside panel26. The upright 20 constitutes the door hinge gilla and carries one of the elements q; e by which the door is connected ill E ho hlnge pillar, not shown. The hin rhinges 00 may be of any type at. construction, but as shownin Figs. 5 and 9 the door hinge illar 20 has secured thereto, as-vby bolts 2 ,one

section 28 of a bin disclosed in a prior application filed .ber 30, 1925, Serial No. 72,219,-toget-her} acover 29 for the hinge.:- zlhe upr1ght2l'l l}:- stitutes' the door latchpillarwhichlisl ed at the .free edge-of the'door. -The pillars, 20 and'2 1 com rise sheet metal stampingsand are ,prefera lyof [the open cross-section shown, having web portions disposed'itrans versely"of the door and determining its thicknss and inner and outer flanges disposed parallel with the inner and outer faces of thedoor resjectively, thel,o1,1 ter flange-30 of the latch pil ar 21 being tuinedoutwardly or away from the bod ofjthe doorto engage the -'outer face of thefl edye'letch pillar-fdr fdoor jamb not shown-)i The lower portions of the innegflanges of the'pillars 20 and-21 are prelierably formed with integral ofiset 1i s 31 ge of the typemore may ovena o5 A inafter exp1ained;' Theheader 23, which" con- 1 6C1 8 the pillars gfl, @Pd21fQatthe-top, also 35 of-iehannel cross'section disposed with the ,web vertical and the channel o e ling-out- -wa;i'dly,the upper leg of the'tchennel being formed jwithj anupstanding-fie e 32 designed to overlap the headeroi the oor opening (not-shown),'and th'e ends of the web being formed with forwardly turned ears 33 which, in the assembled door, are spot-welded tothe pillars 20 and 21', as most clearly shown 1nFig.,4.- Thdw'indow guides 2 2 are also composed' ofilsheetmetal. and comprise por- -tionsjchannel-shaped i'rt cross'sectlon to refceive the window runs, and-flanges 34 secured-,asj {rivets 35, to the' jo ut'wardly turned es 19 o theinner' flangesoi the pillars 20 21. The,v window-"guides 22 are 'preferspot-welded at their, upper e'nds'to the, header 23, as indicatedin.F1g..4, and'may be farther braced'below their upper ends by biackets 36 .conne'cting them with the webs of I' the pillars 20 and 21, as shown in 5.

The inside bottom reinforcing member 24 (see particularly Figs. 2 and 12) comprises a sheet metal member of angular cross section having a vertical leg and an upper horizontal .leg, the vertical leg being preferably of conflanges 39. The outside panel 25, which connects the pillars 20 and 21 at the outer side of the door, comprises a sheet metal stamping of the desired form and outline of the exterior of the door and is formed in its upper portion with a window opening 40, the edges of which are turned inwardly, as shown at 41. At its upper edge the outside panel 25 is crimped over the flange 32 of the header 23.as shown at 42 (see particularly Fig. 3). One of the vertical edges of the panel 25 is similarly crimped over the flange of the door latch pillar 21 as shown at 4.3 (see.particularlvFig. 5), while the opposite vertical edge 44 is turned inwardly and riveted or spotwelded to the web of the door hinge pillar 20. The combined regulator board and inside panel 26, which connects the pillars 20 and 21 at the inner side of the door below the window opening 40, is also composed of sheet metal and is formed with a substantially central opening 45 surrounded by an inturned stiffening flange 46 and at o posite sides of'said opening with surfaces 4 for the attachment of the window operating mechanism, said surfaces being symmetrically arranged so that the same panel can be used interchangeably for doors at either the right or the left side of the body. At its lower end the inside panel 26 isturned outwardly (or toward the outer side of the door) .as shown at 48 (see particularly Figs. 2 and 12), thence. down-' wardly as shown at '49, thence again outwardly as shown at 50, and finally again downwardly as shown at 51 to form a bottom flange to overlap the threshold (not shown): The vertical edges of the inside panel 26 are secured by rivets 52 to the inner flanges ofathe door pillars 20 and 21, said panel and flanges being provided at the time of their formation -with die-located'holes to receive said rivets and thereby relatively position the parts.

The: lower edge of the vertical leg of the member 24 is secured, as by rivets 53, to the downwardlyturned rtion-49 of the inside panel 26, while the ange 37 is likewise se-. cured, as by rivets outwardly turned portion 48 of the latter.

-. The ears 38 and flanges 390i the member 24 tively, to. the webs of the door pillars 20 and 21.] The riveted joints 54, to the outer face of said- ;'panel at an elevation considerably above the between the member suit-able fabric, is

.bottom flange 51 of theinside panel 26 as shown at 61. Secured, as by rivets 62, to the 'top horizontal leg of the reinforcing cross member 24 is a holder 63 for a rubber or other window bump-er 64 (Fig. 7) to engage the lower edge of the window glass, hereinafter referred to, when the latter is lowered.

The parts above referred to (with the exception of the window bumper' 64) are assembled with one another in a suitable jig or otherwise and are secured together in the manner described- By reason of the prelocated holes for the rivets 52, the parts can be relatively positioned with great accuracy and properly squared with one another whether a jig or form be employed or not. The reinforcing cross member 24, .in conjunction with the lower portion of the inside panel 26, the outwardly turned portion .48 of the latter, and the pillars 20 and 21, forms, at the bottom of the door, a transversely extending, completely boxed stifi'ening section or hollow box girder member which provides a ri id connection between the pillars indepen ently of the outside panel. This feature of the constructionis of great importance and advantage since it gives to this portion of the door the rigidity required to stiffen the whole structure, permits the use of pillars of open cross section which can be readily produced by simple stamping operations, prevents warping and'weaving of the door, and insures the retention by the latter ofits predetermined shape and its accurate fit in the door opening.

The parts of the assembly thus produced are all'of metal and may be enameled and baked or otherwise finished without danger of injury thereto.

Thereafter (see glass, trim, and accessory parts are applied to the-wassembly above described. The window regulating mechanism, which may be Figs. 6 to 12) the'window I of any approved type and which is generally indicatedet 65 in Fig. 6, and the door latch'br lock (hereinafter further referred to) are secured to the appropriate end of the inside anel 26, thewin ow bumper 64 is applied to -1ts hblder' 63, and felt or rubber runs 66 are applied to the window guides 22. The window glass 67, with the usual channel 68 at its 'low'eredge, is then dropped into the window runs and guides from the top and its channel 68 engaged with the arm of the operating mechanism 65, this insertion'of the glass from the top being permitted by the location of the header .23 outwardly of the plane of the guides, as'shown most clearly ,in'Fig..4.- A

door trim panel 69, which may comprise a.

sheet of veneer or fibre board coveredwith then applied to the Inner fpanel 26, theo posite verbein'g'inserte under and face of the inside tical edges thereo held inplace by the lips 31 on the inner flanges of the pillars 20-and 21. 'A belt trim molding 70 is then securedr'by screws 72 to the upper edge of-the inside panel 26,.said mold-' ing having an integral offset .l1p*71 overlapping the upper edge of the trim panel 69 and holdin the latter in placeat the top. The screws 52, or certain of them, may also, if desired, be employed-for the purpose of securing in place a pull-to handle 86. The belt trim molding 70 is preferably provided with a cushioning strip 7 3 engaging the inner face of the window glass 67, while a similar outside cushioning strip 74fisfipreferably 'secured to a flange 75.at the lower side of the .inturned rim 41' of 'the'window opening in, the outside panel 25. The 'loWeredge of the trim panel 69 is held in-place by a mold ing 7 6 secured by sc'rews'77 tothe inside panel 26'adjacentthe outwardly turned "portion 48 of the latter, said molding carrying a rubber seal 78 to engage the top of the threshold. After the insertion of the window glass 67, the top of the door is closed and finished by a trim header 79 '(see particularly Fig. 8),

secured by screwsSO to the upper leg of the .header channel 23. The, trim header 79. is preferably COmPOSBd Df sheet metal of the angular form shown and includes an .upwardly turned bottom flange ,81 to which is secured, as by screws 82, a holder "83 for a able outside and inside handles (not rubber. window'iheader 84 to engage the upper edge of the glass 67. If desired, additional screws 80 ma be employed to securethe ends of the trim" header 79 to cats formed n at the upper'ends of the pillars 20 and 2-1. 1'.

inner flange of the Theldoor latch may be of anyapproved tiype includingfa "latch bolt 85 rOJeqtin' t i'roughan opening in the web vo theTlatc pillar 21, and operable from the outep'a'nd' suit w through mechanism (not shown in detail) held by a casing88 secured to the'latchpillar 21 and inside panel 26 by screws 891and 90 respectively, said casing carrying clinch nuts 87for the attachment of the escutcheon plate inner sides of'the door respectively-EX for the inside handle. A key operated lock."

4 is preferably provided, for locking. the latch bolt from the outside, said lock'comprising' a barrel 91 held'betWeen-t-he outside panel 25 and an insideplate. 92 spot-welded thereto and carrying clinclrmuts 93-forthe attach- .ment of the escutchon plate for the outside handle. The door is 'alsofpreferably .providedflwith bumpers 94 to engage the doorfjamb, which bumpers may be of the type disclosed and claimed in application Ser1al'No. 100,586. filed jApril 8, 51926, :and' compi'ising rubberblocks adjustably secured within the latch 2 pillar '21 and projecting throughopenings if} the latter at the flange thereof.

Having thus claim:

1. A sheet metal door for automobile bodies including a pair of upright pillars and a hollow sheet-metal box girder member junction of the web and inner described .my invention, I

formin a rigid connection between said pillars adjacent the bottom. 7

2. A sheet metal door for automobile bodies including a pair of upright pillars 1 4:. -'A sheet metal door for automobile bodies, including a pair of upright pillars,

an outside panel connectingi said illars at the outer side of the door, an inside panel of open cross-section and a hollow sheet-' connecting said pillars at the inner' side of the door, and a reinforcing member secured to saidplllars and inside panel and forming therewith, and independently of said outside panel, a boxed stiffening section adjacentthe bottomof the door.

5. A door for autom bile bod1es,1ncludin a pair of upright m t-al pillars, an outsi e panel connecting said pillars at the outer, side. of the door, a sheet metal inside panel connecting saidpillars at the inner side .of the door, and a sheet metal reinforcing membersecured to said pillars and inside panel.

and forming therewith a boxed stifl'ening sec-c tion adjacent the bottom of the door.

)6. A door for automobile bodies, including a. pair of upright metal pillars, an outs de panel connecting said pillars'at the outer side of the door, a sheet metal'inside panel connecting said. pillars at the. inn er s de of the door, a trim panel overlying said inside metal panel, and a sheet metal reinforcing member secured to said pillars and insidepanel and forming therewith, and -inde' endently of: said outside panel and trim (the a boxed stifl'ening section adjacent the '"jttoin of the doors; f

j '7. A sheet metal door for closed automobile f-bodies includiiig a pairoi' upright pillars,-

aheader connecting said pillars the top, an outside panel connecting said illars at the outer sideof the-door-and havmga window opening, an inside anel'connectijng' said pillars attheinner si e ofjthe door below said window opening, and a reinforcing member secured togs'aid pillars and inside panel and forming therewith and indepe'nd'ently of said outside panela boxed "stifl'en'ing section adjacent the bottom of the door.

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8. A door for automobile bodies, includin r a pair of upright metal pillars, a sheet metzil panel connecting said pillars, and a sheet metal member secured to said panel, at least one of said last named parts being of angular cross-section to form with the other a hollow box girder member connecting said pillars adjacent the bottom of the door.

9. A sheet metal door for closed automobile bodies including a pair of upright pillars, a header connecting said pillars at the top, an outside panel connecting said pillars at the outer side of the door and having a window opening, an inside panel connecting said pillars at the inner side of the door beouter side of the door, an inside panel connecting said pillars at the inner side of the" door, said inside panel having at itslower end a portion turned 1 outwardly, thence downwardly, and hence again outwardly and connected with said outsidepanel, anda box member of angular cross-section having a relatively long vertical leg secured at' 1ts lower end to said downwar lyturned or tion of said inside panel and a relatively-s ort horizontal leg secured tosaid inside 'spanel above the lower end portion thereof, the ends of said legs being secured-to said pillars.

11. A sheet metal door for closed automos bile bodies including apair of upright pillars having webs disposed transversely of the door, and a header connecting said pillars at the top, said header comprising a channel member disposed with its web vertical, said header Web having end portions secured to thewebs of said pillars. I

12. A sheet metal door for closed automobile bodies includinga pair of upright pillars having. webs disposed transversely of the door and inner flanges with outwardly turned edges, a header conhecting'said pillars at the top, said header comprising a channel member disposed withits web vertical, said header web'havin endportionssecured to the'web of said-pi lars, and window guides of channel cross section secured at their upper ends to the web of said header and. having flanges secured to the turned edges of said pillar flanges...

13. A sheet metal doorlfor closed automo:

bile bodies including a pair of upright illars, a hollow sheet metal box girder mem r forming a rigid connection between said p11- said glass.

lars adjacent the bottom, and a window bumper carried by the top of said member.

14. In a door for closed automobile bodies, a. pair of upright pillars, window guides carried by said pillars, a window glass in said guides, a door header permanently connect-' ing said pillars at-the top and located outwardly of the plane of said guides and glass.

to permit the latter to be inserted intoand removed from said guides at the top, and a trim header detachably secured to said doorheader and normally closing the upper ends of said guides.

15. In a door for closed automobile bodies, a pair of upright pillars, window guides carried by. said pillars,'a window glass in said ing said pillars at the top to permit the latter to be inserted into and removed from said guides at the top, and a trim header detachably' secured to said door header and normally closing the upper ends of said guides, said, trim: header. carryinga packing header. to engage the upper edge of 16. a door for automobile bodies, a pair of metal pillars having inner flanges formed at their edges with integral ofiset lips. and

aninjside trim panel having itslateral edges inserted under said lips and secured in place thereby. v

17. In a door for closed automobile bodies,-

a pairof upright metal pillars, a metal panel connecting said pillars, window guides carried by said pillars, a window glass in said guides, a trim panel,'a belt trim molding secured to said metal panel and having its lower edge overlying the upper edge of said trim panel to secure the latter in place at the guides, a door header permanently connectand located out-' wardly of the plane of said guides and glass top, and a weather strip carried by said molding and engaging said glass.

18. In a door for closed automobile bodies,

a pair of upright metal pillars, a metal panel connecting said pillars, a trim panel, a bot- 7 tom molding secured to said metal panel. and overlying the lower edge of said trim panelto secure the latter in place at the bottom,-

and aseal carried by said molding to engage the threshold. I v i I '19. In a door for closed automobile bodies,

a pair of metal pillars having inner flanges formed at their edges with lip s,-a metal panel connecting said flanges, a trim panel having its lateral edges engaged and secured in place by said lips, a belt trim moldingv secured to said metal panel and h'aving its lowercdge overlying the upper edge of said trim'p'anel to secure the'latter in place at the top, and

a bottommolding secured tosaid metal panel and overlying the lower edge of saidtrim panel'to secure said-trim panel in place at the bottom. 1

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature. H. TONCRAI-

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