US20010032422A1 - Sacrificial shield for window assembly - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an assembly for positioning a protective member adjacent an inner surface of a piece of glazing of a mass transit vehicle window and, in particular, concerns an assembly that facilitates removal and replacement of the protective sheet.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,242,207 to Carson discloses an apparatus that comprises a flexible, transparent sheet of plastic that is secured adjacent the interior side of the window glazing.
- a fixed bracket mounted along three sides of the vehicle window glazing and a removable bracket along the fourth edge of the window are used to retain the protective sheet of plastic.
- the removable bracket encloses the fourth edge of the protective sheet of plastic and is attached to the vehicle window frame with a plurality of threaded fasteners.
- the repeated removal and insertion of the screw fasteners can ultimately damage the underlying window frame.
- the window frame is often constructed from soft metal such as aluminum, whereas the threaded fasteners securing the removable bracket are often manufactured from hardened metal. Repeated installation and removal of the fasteners to the window frame can result in the fasteners stripping the window frame such that individual fasteners no longer secure the bracket to the window frame.
- a glazing protection assembly that includes at least one retainer that attach to the window frame adjacent an inner surface of the glazing, wherein the at least one retainer define at least one space that is adjacent the inner surface of the glazing.
- the glazing protection assembly also includes a sacrificial member that is positioned adjacent the inner surface of the glazing so that the outer perimeter of the sacrificial member is positioned within the space defined by the at least one retainer such that the at least one retainer retain the sacrificial layer adjacent the inner surface of the piece of glazing.
- a retaining fastener is also coupled the at least one retainer so as to extend into the space.
- the retaining fastener is preferably positioned such that it captures the sacrificial member in the at least one space defined by the at least one retainer such that the sacrificial member is inhibited from moving in the at least one space.
- the sacrificial member is also sized such that when the retaining fastener is removed from the at least one space, the sacrificial member can move within the at least one space so that a perimeter edge of the sacrificial member is removed from the at least one space to thereby permit the sacrificial member to be removed from the at least one retainer.
- the sacrificial member is comprised of a flexible member such that once the edge is exposed, the sacrificial member can be bent to thereby remove the edge from proximity to the recess to thereby permit removal of the sacrificial member.
- the fastener is attached to the at least one retainer and, in one embodiment, the at least one retainer is formed of a sufficiently rigid material that repeated removal and replacement of the at least one fastener does not damage the plurality of retainers. In one embodiment, the at least one retainer is comprised of a plurality of retainers that define the at least one space.
- the at least one retainer is adapted to be retrofitted to an existing window.
- the at least one retainer has a retaining edge that is inserted between a gasket and the inner surface of the piece of glazing in an existing window so that the plurality of retainers is retained by the gasket.
- the at least one retainer has interlocking ends to inhibit unauthorized removal.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an assembled sacrificial window assembly of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the sacrificial window assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a side, cross-sectional view of the sacrificial window assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is a side, cross-sectional view of the sacrificial window assembly of FIG. 1 illustrating the manner in which the sacrificial window member is removed for rapid replacement.
- FIGS. 1,2 and 3 the component members of a quick release sacrificial shield assembly 100 for a public transportation vehicle of the preferred embodiment is illustrated in a fully assembled state.
- An original equipment vehicle window frame 102 is fitted into a rectangular opening of the vehicle wall 112 (FIGS. 3 and 4).
- the vehicle window frame 102 is attached to the walls of the interior sidewall 112 of the vehicle with a plurality of threaded fasteners (not shown) that screw through a plurality of small openings 114 positioned along a first outer surface edge 116 of the vehicle window frame 102 .
- the threaded fasteners for the most part will not require removal unless the window frame becomes damaged and requires replacement.
- the window frame 102 of FIG. 1 defines an opening 104 that is generally rectangular in this embodiment and is adapted to receive a vehicle window glazing 106 and a sacrificial member 110 which is used to protect the window glazing 106 against vandalism.
- the vehicle window frame 102 has a U-shaped cross-section (FIGS. 3 and 4) that defines an interior channel 103 into which a rubber gasket 150 , the window glazing 106 and a plurality of retaining brackets 120 can be positioned in a manner that will be described in greater detail hereinbelow.
- FIG. 1 also illustrates the plurality of retaining brackets 120 which comprise a first L-shaped retainer 120 a, a second L-shaped retainer 120 b and a C-shaped retainer 120 c (see exploded view of FIG. 2).
- the plurality of retaining brackets 120 are positioned between the gasket 150 and the glazing 106 and serve to retain the sacrificial member 110 in a secure fashion adjacent the vehicle window glazing 106 and will be discussed in greater detail below.
- a first opening 140 through the C-shaped retainer 120 c is also illustrated in FIG. 1 and it accommodates a retaining fastener 142 (FIG. 2) which is used to inhibit the movement of the sacrificial member 110 within the fixed boundaries of the plurality of retaining brackets 120 , as will be described below in connection with FIGS. 3 and 4.
- a plurality of elongate slots 160 are positioned longitudinally along the surface of each retainer 120 a - 120 c, respectively.
- the plurality of elongate slots 160 are used for both installing and removing the retaining brackets 120 from between the rubber gasket 150 and the inner perimeter edge 135 of the window glazing 106 , which will be described in detail below.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the individual component members of the quick release sacrificial shield assembly 100 in an exploded view.
- the vehicle window frame 102 receives the vehicle window glazing 106 within the rectangular opening 104 so that the outer perimeter 136 of the glazing 106 is positioned substantially adjacent an outer edge 132 of the U-shaped vehicle window frame 102 .
- the window glazing 106 is retained against the outer frame edge 132 by the rubber gasket 150 .
- the rubber gasket 150 maintains a constant force against an inner perimeter edge 135 of the first surface 170 of the window glazing 106 keeping the window glazing 106 firmly positioned against the second frame edge 132 of the window frame 102 in a manner that is further illustrated and described in connection with FIGS. 3 and 4.
- the glazing 106 can be positioned within a U-shaped gasket 123 so as to protect the edges of the glazing 106 from damage by contact with the frame members.
- the U-shaped gasket can also be integrally attached to the gaskets 150 , 152 and permit the insertion of the retainers 120 in the previously described manner without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
- the vehicle window glazing 106 has a first surface 170 facing the interior of the vehicle and the second surface 172 facing the exterior of the vehicle, and is the protected component of the quick release sacrificial shield assembly 100 .
- the replacement costs of labor and material associated with the replacement of the window glazing 106 could be expensive, thereby dictating a need for a quick release sacrificial window assembly 100 .
- the sacrificial member 110 that is positioned adjacent the inner side 170 of the vehicle window glazing 106 is also illustrated in FIG. 2.
- the sacrificial member 110 is transparent and has substantially the same or smaller dimensions as the vehicle window glazing 106 .
- the sacrificial member 110 is preferably manufactured from acrylic which provides a certain degree of flexibility for the ease of installation and removal from the retaining brackets 120 that enclose the periphery edge 134 of the sacrificial member 110 .
- the sacrificial member 110 must be physically robust so as to protect the window glazing 106 against vandalism.
- the sacrificial member 110 has a first side 174 facing the inside of the window glazing 106 and a second side 176 facing the interior of the vehicle. In particular, the sacrificial member 110 is positioned adjacent the first surface 170 of the window glazing 106 .
- the plurality of retaining brackets 120 are comprised of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a, the second L-shaped retainer 120 b and the C-shaped retainer 120 c that in combination provide a one piece member that encloses the periphery edge 134 of the sacrificial member 110 . It will be appreciated that the exact configuration of the retaining brackets 120 can vary and can comprise even a single bracket without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
- the plurality of retaining brackets 120 have a Z-shaped cross section and, in particular, each of the retainers 120 a - 120 c has a retaining leg 190 and a securing leg 192 .
- the retaining leg 190 and the securing leg 192 are generally parallel to the plane of the sacrificial member 110 , but offset from each other in a direction normal to the plane of the sacrificial member 110 .
- the retaining leg 190 and the securing leg 192 are interconnected by an interconnecting section 194 which is perpendicular to the retaining leg 190 and the securing leg 192 .
- the interconnecting section 194 is spaced to accommodate the width of the sacrificial member 110 .
- the plurality of retaining brackets 120 with the interconnecting sections 194 are advantageously positioned within the interior channel 103 of the window frame 102 to retain and enclose the periphery edge 134 of the sacrificial member 110 in the manner that will be described in greater detail hereinbelow.
- FIG. 2 also illustrates the manner in which a first and a second end of each of the plurality of retaining brackets 120 a - 120 c engage with each other in an interlocking, diagonal pattern within the defined space of the inner channel 103 of the window frame 102 .
- the first L-shaped retainer 120 a has a first end 200 that abuts a second end 127 of the C-shaped retainer 120 c, and a first end 128 of the C-shaped retainer 120 c abuts a second end 212 of the second L-shaped retainer 120 b.
- a first end 213 of the second L-shaped retainer 120 b abuts a second end 202 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a.
- the first ends 200 , 128 , 213 of the plurality of retaining brackets 120 a - 120 c have a first configuration
- the second ends 127 , 212 , 202 of the plurality of retaining brackets 120 a - 120 c have a second configuration
- the retaining brackets 120 are formed so as to define a diagonal end such that an inner point 220 (FIG. 1) on the first end 200 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a is located laterally outward from an outer point 222 on the first end 200 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a
- the first and second ends 213 , 212 of the second L-shaped retainer 120 b also have a first configuration.
- a mating pattern of a second configuration is formed on the second and first ends 127 , 128 of the C-shaped retainer 120 c and also on the second end 202 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a.
- an inner point 224 of the second end 127 of the C-shaped retainer 120 c is located laterally inward from an outer point 226 on the second end 127 of the C-shaped retainer 120 c (seen in both FIGS. 1 and 2).
- the first end 128 of the C-shaped retainer 120 c and the second end 202 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a also have a second configuration.
- the first ends of the retaining brackets 120 inhibit the inward movement of the second ends of the retaining brackets 120 respectively.
- the plurality of retainers 120 a - 120 c are configured so that there is an overlapping inward edge overlapping each end of each of the retainers 120 .
- inward movement of the retainers 120 away from the window frame 102 is opposed due to the interaction between adjacent retainers 120 .
- the plurality of the combined retaining brackets 120 engage a single bracket that will fixedly be positioned within the inner channel 103 of the window frame 102 .
- the interlocking configuration of the retaining brackets 120 provide a method to secure the retaining brackets 120 within the interior channel 103 of the window frame 102 without the need to attach external bracket members to the window frame 102 or interior wall 112 of the vehicle with exposed screw fasteners, that could damage the window frame.
- the sacrificial layer 110 also inhibits the removal of the retainers 120 a - 102 c.
- the retainers are inhibited from moving inward towards the center of the window opening.
- the presence of the sacrificial layer 110 inhibits removal of the retainers 120 a - 120 c. Consequently, the sacrificial layer 110 must preferably be removed prior to removal of the retainers 120 a - 120 c.
- the sacrificial layer 110 is captured in the recess defined by the retainers in the manner that will be described in greater detail hereinbelow.
- retainer 120 is comprised of a plurality of mating retainer pieces 120 a - 120 c , it will also be appreciated that a single retainer 120 can be inserted in the previously described manner and used to retain the sacrificial member 110 without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
- a retaining fastener 142 is shown in FIG. 2 with a phantom line illustrating that the retaining fastener 142 advantageously extends through a first opening 140 of the retaining leg 190 of the C-shaped retainer 120 c. With the retaining fastener 142 fully threaded into the first opening 140 of the C-shaped retainer 126 , the retaining fastener 142 will be positioned within a space defined by the plurality of retainers 120 a - 102 c.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 a cross-sectional view of the quick release sacrificial window assembly 100 with the sacrificial window member 110 , the vehicle window glazing 106 and the plurality of retaining brackets 120 a - 120 c are illustrated as being positioned within a channel 103 defined by the window frame 102 .
- the Z-shaped cross section of the C-shaped retainer 120 c is shown such that the securing leg 192 is forcibly positioned between the rubber gasket 150 and the first surface 170 of the vehicle window glazing 106 .
- the gasket 150 exerts a force against the plurality of retainers 120 a - 120 c so as to urge the plurality of retainers 120 a - 102 c against the inner surface 170 of the glazing 106 .
- the plurality of retainers 120 are retained in the window frame 102 by the combination of the force exerted by the gasket 150 and the interlocking of the ends of the retainers 120 a - 120 c described previously.
- a tool is used to urge the retainers 120 a - 120 c into position by hammering against the elongate slots 160 of the retainers 122 , 124 so as to urge the securing leg 192 of each of the retainers between the rubber gasket 150 and the inner surface 170 of the window glazing 106 .
- the retaining leg 190 is positioned outward from the inner surface 170 of the glazing 106 so as to define a space 182 that extends about the entire perimeter of the piece of glazing 106 .
- the sacrificial member 110 is positioned such that both a first and second edge 214 , 216 are positioned within the space 182 so as to retain the sacrificial member 110 in proximity to the first surface 170 of the glazing 106 .
- the first end 214 is positioned immediately adjacent the outer edge 211 of the retainer 120 c immediately adjacent the retaining fastener 142 such that the outer edge 211 overlaps the outer perimeter 214 and is retained in the space 182 by the retainer 120 c as is illustrated in FIG. 3.
- the retaining fastener 142 extends into the space 182 so as to abut the outer perimeter 214 of the sacrificial member 110 to thereby prevent the sacrificial member 110 from moving in the space 182 .
- the first and second edges 214 , 216 of the sacrificial member 110 are retained in the space 182 defined by the plurality of retainers 120 a - 120 c and the sacrificial member 110 is thus secured adjacent the inner surface 170 of the glazing 106 .
- the sacrificial member 110 can thus inhibit damage to the inner surface 170 of the glazing by vandals and the like.
- the sacrificial member 110 can be slidably moved within the space 182 .
- the edge 214 can be slid towards the interconnecting section 194 of the retainer 120 c.
- the sacrificial member 110 is preferably sized so that when the first edge 214 is positioned adjacent the interconnecting section 194 of the retainer 126 , the second edge 216 is position out of the space 182 defined by the retainers 122 , 124 in the manner shown in FIG. 4. In this way, the sacrificial member 110 can be removed from the space 182 thereby permitting replacement.
- the sacrificial member 110 is preferably made of a relatively flexible material so as to permit bending of the sacrificial member 110 .
- the retaining fastener 142 is preferably positioned within the retainer 120 so as to inhibit movement of the sacrificial member 110 .
- the sacrificial member 110 can be moved so as to expose the edge 216 . This permits the sacrificial member 110 to be removed in the manner shown in FIG. 4 in phantom thereby permitting the sacrificial member 110 to be removed from adjacent the first surface 170 of the glazing 106 .
- the sacrificial member 110 is preferably flexible such that it can also be bent from side to side.
- Each of the side edges of the sacrificial member 110 is also captured within the recesses defined by the retainers 120 a - 120 c. Hence, once the edge 216 is exposed, the center of the edge 216 can be pulled out thereby laterally bending the sacrificial member 110 which reduces the width of the sacrificial member and permits its removal from the edges of the side retainers as well.
- a replacement sheet of sacrificial member 110 ′ can then be installed by positioning a first edge 214 ′ of the replacement sheet 110 ′ into the space occupied by the retaining fastener 142 and then positioning the second edge 216 ′ adjacent the retainer 120 .
- the replacement sheet 110 ′ is then moved downward and the fastener 142 is re-secured thereby securing the replacement sacrificial member 110 ′ adjacent the inner surface 170 of the glazing 106 in the previously described manner.
- the assembly 100 allows for very quick and efficient removal and replacement of the sacrificial sheets. Only a single fastener need to be displaced and the sacrificial sheet can then be pulled out. Moreover, retainers can be mounted in the window frame without requiring the use of fasteners to secure the retainers to the window frame. Hence, damage to the window frame is also reduced.
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- The present application is a continuation in part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/395,692 filed Sep. 13, 1999 which is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/186,513, filed Nov. 4, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,205,723 which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. This application also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/244,402, filed Oct. 30, 2000.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to an assembly for positioning a protective member adjacent an inner surface of a piece of glazing of a mass transit vehicle window and, in particular, concerns an assembly that facilitates removal and replacement of the protective sheet.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- It is well known that public transportation vehicles including motor vehicles, subways systems and trains become a haven for vandals malicious acts. In particular, hoodlums will deface the interior side of vehicle window panes by using knives and other sharp instruments and carving names, inscriptions, and vulgar messages into the glazing of the window resulting in permanent damage to the glazing of the window. Vandalism to these interior windows may also take the form of defacement with magic markers, spray paint and in some extreme cases, puncturing or shattering of the glazing, creating an expensive, time consuming task of window replacement. As a result, the public transportation vehicle will be out of service, incurring lost revenue for the city and limiting the transportation available for the public. For the most part, malicious damage to the interior surface of the window glazing occurs more frequently than damage to the exterior surface of the glazing because the hoodlums can work in a more inconspicuous manner without the public taking notice.
- To address this need, various window brackets have been developed to retain and secure a protective sheet of material adjacent the inner surface of the glazing of the vehicle window. In particular, U.S. Pat. No. 5,242,207 to Carson discloses an apparatus that comprises a flexible, transparent sheet of plastic that is secured adjacent the interior side of the window glazing. A fixed bracket mounted along three sides of the vehicle window glazing and a removable bracket along the fourth edge of the window are used to retain the protective sheet of plastic. The removable bracket encloses the fourth edge of the protective sheet of plastic and is attached to the vehicle window frame with a plurality of threaded fasteners.
- While the apparatus disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,247,207 adequately protects the interior surface of the window against defacing, the replacement of the protective sheet of plastic can take time. To remove the protective member, first requires the removal of a plurality of threaded fasteners that attach the removable bracket across the fourth edge of the vehicle window glazing. Upon removal of bracket, the protective member is removed and replaced with a new member and the retaining bracket reattached by inserting and tightening the screw fasteners.
- Moreover, the repeated removal and insertion of the screw fasteners can ultimately damage the underlying window frame. The window frame is often constructed from soft metal such as aluminum, whereas the threaded fasteners securing the removable bracket are often manufactured from hardened metal. Repeated installation and removal of the fasteners to the window frame can result in the fasteners stripping the window frame such that individual fasteners no longer secure the bracket to the window frame.
- Hence, it will be appreciated that there is a continuing need to for a sacrificial protective window system that provides rapid replacement of the sacrificial window panel in a simplified, inexpensive manner. To this end, there is a system of protecting the glazing of windows from damage that is not labor intensive nor result in damage over time to the window frame itself.
- The aforementioned needs are satisfied in one aspect by a glazing protection assembly that includes at least one retainer that attach to the window frame adjacent an inner surface of the glazing, wherein the at least one retainer define at least one space that is adjacent the inner surface of the glazing. The glazing protection assembly also includes a sacrificial member that is positioned adjacent the inner surface of the glazing so that the outer perimeter of the sacrificial member is positioned within the space defined by the at least one retainer such that the at least one retainer retain the sacrificial layer adjacent the inner surface of the piece of glazing. A retaining fastener is also coupled the at least one retainer so as to extend into the space. The retaining fastener is preferably positioned such that it captures the sacrificial member in the at least one space defined by the at least one retainer such that the sacrificial member is inhibited from moving in the at least one space. The sacrificial member is also sized such that when the retaining fastener is removed from the at least one space, the sacrificial member can move within the at least one space so that a perimeter edge of the sacrificial member is removed from the at least one space to thereby permit the sacrificial member to be removed from the at least one retainer. In one particular embodiment, the sacrificial member is comprised of a flexible member such that once the edge is exposed, the sacrificial member can be bent to thereby remove the edge from proximity to the recess to thereby permit removal of the sacrificial member.
- In this way, sacrificial members can be removed quickly by removal of the at least one fastener. The fastener is attached to the at least one retainer and, in one embodiment, the at least one retainer is formed of a sufficiently rigid material that repeated removal and replacement of the at least one fastener does not damage the plurality of retainers. In one embodiment, the at least one retainer is comprised of a plurality of retainers that define the at least one space.
- Moreover, in one aspect, the at least one retainer is adapted to be retrofitted to an existing window. In particular, the at least one retainer has a retaining edge that is inserted between a gasket and the inner surface of the piece of glazing in an existing window so that the plurality of retainers is retained by the gasket. In this way, existing windows can be retrofitted with a security device without requiring the use of tools and the like. In one particular embodiment, the at least one retainer has interlocking ends to inhibit unauthorized removal.
- These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of an assembled sacrificial window assembly of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the sacrificial window assembly of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a side, cross-sectional view of the sacrificial window assembly of FIG. 1; and
- FIG. 4 is a side, cross-sectional view of the sacrificial window assembly of FIG. 1 illustrating the manner in which the sacrificial window member is removed for rapid replacement.
- Reference will now be made to the drawings wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout. Referring to FIGS. 1,2 and3, the component members of a quick release
sacrificial shield assembly 100 for a public transportation vehicle of the preferred embodiment is illustrated in a fully assembled state. An original equipmentvehicle window frame 102 is fitted into a rectangular opening of the vehicle wall 112 (FIGS. 3 and 4). Thevehicle window frame 102 is attached to the walls of theinterior sidewall 112 of the vehicle with a plurality of threaded fasteners (not shown) that screw through a plurality ofsmall openings 114 positioned along a firstouter surface edge 116 of thevehicle window frame 102. The threaded fasteners for the most part will not require removal unless the window frame becomes damaged and requires replacement. - The
window frame 102 of FIG. 1 defines anopening 104 that is generally rectangular in this embodiment and is adapted to receive a vehicle window glazing 106 and asacrificial member 110 which is used to protect the window glazing 106 against vandalism. Thevehicle window frame 102 has a U-shaped cross-section (FIGS. 3 and 4) that defines aninterior channel 103 into which arubber gasket 150, the window glazing 106 and a plurality ofretaining brackets 120 can be positioned in a manner that will be described in greater detail hereinbelow. - FIG. 1 also illustrates the plurality of
retaining brackets 120 which comprise a first L-shaped retainer 120 a, a second L-shaped retainer 120 b and a C-shaped retainer 120 c (see exploded view of FIG. 2). The plurality ofretaining brackets 120 are positioned between thegasket 150 and theglazing 106 and serve to retain thesacrificial member 110 in a secure fashion adjacent the vehicle window glazing 106 and will be discussed in greater detail below. Afirst opening 140 through the C-shaped retainer 120 c is also illustrated in FIG. 1 and it accommodates a retaining fastener 142 (FIG. 2) which is used to inhibit the movement of thesacrificial member 110 within the fixed boundaries of the plurality of retainingbrackets 120, as will be described below in connection with FIGS. 3 and 4. - As is also illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of
elongate slots 160 are positioned longitudinally along the surface of eachretainer 120 a-120 c, respectively. The plurality ofelongate slots 160 are used for both installing and removing theretaining brackets 120 from between therubber gasket 150 and theinner perimeter edge 135 of thewindow glazing 106, which will be described in detail below. - FIG. 2 illustrates the individual component members of the quick release
sacrificial shield assembly 100 in an exploded view. Thevehicle window frame 102 receives thevehicle window glazing 106 within therectangular opening 104 so that theouter perimeter 136 of theglazing 106 is positioned substantially adjacent anouter edge 132 of the U-shapedvehicle window frame 102. Further, thewindow glazing 106 is retained against theouter frame edge 132 by therubber gasket 150. In particular, therubber gasket 150 maintains a constant force against aninner perimeter edge 135 of thefirst surface 170 of thewindow glazing 106 keeping thewindow glazing 106 firmly positioned against thesecond frame edge 132 of thewindow frame 102 in a manner that is further illustrated and described in connection with FIGS. 3 and 4. - As is illustrated in FIG. 3, the
glazing 106 can be positioned within aU-shaped gasket 123 so as to protect the edges of theglazing 106 from damage by contact with the frame members. The U-shaped gasket can also be integrally attached to thegaskets 150, 152 and permit the insertion of theretainers 120 in the previously described manner without departing from the spirit of the present invention. - The
vehicle window glazing 106 has afirst surface 170 facing the interior of the vehicle and thesecond surface 172 facing the exterior of the vehicle, and is the protected component of the quick releasesacrificial shield assembly 100. Specifically, the replacement costs of labor and material associated with the replacement of thewindow glazing 106 could be expensive, thereby dictating a need for a quick releasesacrificial window assembly 100. - The
sacrificial member 110 that is positioned adjacent theinner side 170 of thevehicle window glazing 106 is also illustrated in FIG. 2. Thesacrificial member 110 is transparent and has substantially the same or smaller dimensions as thevehicle window glazing 106. Thesacrificial member 110 is preferably manufactured from acrylic which provides a certain degree of flexibility for the ease of installation and removal from the retainingbrackets 120 that enclose theperiphery edge 134 of thesacrificial member 110. In addition, thesacrificial member 110 must be physically robust so as to protect thewindow glazing 106 against vandalism. Thesacrificial member 110 has afirst side 174 facing the inside of thewindow glazing 106 and asecond side 176 facing the interior of the vehicle. In particular, thesacrificial member 110 is positioned adjacent thefirst surface 170 of thewindow glazing 106. - As can also be seen in FIG. 2, the plurality of retaining
brackets 120 are comprised of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a, the second L-shaped retainer 120 b and the C-shapedretainer 120 c that in combination provide a one piece member that encloses theperiphery edge 134 of thesacrificial member 110. It will be appreciated that the exact configuration of the retainingbrackets 120 can vary and can comprise even a single bracket without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The plurality of retainingbrackets 120 have a Z-shaped cross section and, in particular, each of theretainers 120 a-120 c has a retainingleg 190 and a securingleg 192. The retainingleg 190 and the securingleg 192 are generally parallel to the plane of thesacrificial member 110, but offset from each other in a direction normal to the plane of thesacrificial member 110. In particular, the retainingleg 190 and the securingleg 192 are interconnected by an interconnectingsection 194 which is perpendicular to the retainingleg 190 and the securingleg 192. The interconnectingsection 194 is spaced to accommodate the width of thesacrificial member 110. Hence, the plurality of retainingbrackets 120 with the interconnectingsections 194 are advantageously positioned within theinterior channel 103 of thewindow frame 102 to retain and enclose theperiphery edge 134 of thesacrificial member 110 in the manner that will be described in greater detail hereinbelow. - FIG. 2 also illustrates the manner in which a first and a second end of each of the plurality of retaining
brackets 120 a-120 c engage with each other in an interlocking, diagonal pattern within the defined space of theinner channel 103 of thewindow frame 102. In particular, the first L-shaped retainer 120 a has afirst end 200 that abuts asecond end 127 of the C-shapedretainer 120 c, and afirst end 128 of the C-shapedretainer 120 c abuts asecond end 212 of the second L-shaped retainer 120 b. Further, afirst end 213 of the second L-shaped retainer 120 b abuts asecond end 202 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a. - Moreover, the first ends200, 128, 213 of the plurality of retaining
brackets 120 a-120 c have a first configuration, and the second ends 127, 212, 202 of the plurality of retainingbrackets 120 a-120 c have a second configuration. Specifically, the retainingbrackets 120 are formed so as to define a diagonal end such that an inner point 220 (FIG. 1) on thefirst end 200 of the first L-shaped retainer 120a is located laterally outward from anouter point 222 on thefirst end 200 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a. The first and second ends 213,212 of the second L-shaped retainer 120 b also have a first configuration. A mating pattern of a second configuration is formed on the second and first ends 127, 128 of the C-shapedretainer 120 c and also on thesecond end 202 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a. In particular, aninner point 224 of thesecond end 127 of the C-shapedretainer 120 c is located laterally inward from anouter point 226 on thesecond end 127 of the C-shapedretainer 120 c (seen in both FIGS. 1 and 2). Thefirst end 128 of the C-shapedretainer 120 c and thesecond end 202 of the first L-shaped retainer 120 a also have a second configuration. - It will be appreciated that the first ends of the retaining
brackets 120 inhibit the inward movement of the second ends of the retainingbrackets 120 respectively. In particular, the plurality ofretainers 120 a-120 c are configured so that there is an overlapping inward edge overlapping each end of each of theretainers 120. Hence, inward movement of theretainers 120 away from thewindow frame 102 is opposed due to the interaction betweenadjacent retainers 120. In this way, the plurality of the combined retainingbrackets 120, engage a single bracket that will fixedly be positioned within theinner channel 103 of thewindow frame 102. The interlocking configuration of the retainingbrackets 120 provide a method to secure the retainingbrackets 120 within theinterior channel 103 of thewindow frame 102 without the need to attach external bracket members to thewindow frame 102 orinterior wall 112 of the vehicle with exposed screw fasteners, that could damage the window frame. - It will also be appreciated that the
sacrificial layer 110 also inhibits the removal of theretainers 120 a-102 c. In particular, when thesacrificial layer 110 is positioned within the recess defined by the retainers, the retainers are inhibited from moving inward towards the center of the window opening. Thus, the presence of thesacrificial layer 110 inhibits removal of theretainers 120 a-120 c. Consequently, thesacrificial layer 110 must preferably be removed prior to removal of theretainers 120 a-120 c. However, to inhibit unauthorized removal, thesacrificial layer 110 is captured in the recess defined by the retainers in the manner that will be described in greater detail hereinbelow. While the previous illustrated embodiment has illustrated theretainer 120 as being comprised of a plurality ofmating retainer pieces 120 a-120 c, it will also be appreciated that asingle retainer 120 can be inserted in the previously described manner and used to retain thesacrificial member 110 without departing from the spirit of the present invention. - A retaining
fastener 142 is shown in FIG. 2 with a phantom line illustrating that the retainingfastener 142 advantageously extends through afirst opening 140 of the retainingleg 190 of the C-shapedretainer 120 c. With the retainingfastener 142 fully threaded into thefirst opening 140 of the C-shaped retainer 126, the retainingfastener 142 will be positioned within a space defined by the plurality ofretainers 120 a-102 c. - Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, a cross-sectional view of the quick release
sacrificial window assembly 100 with thesacrificial window member 110, thevehicle window glazing 106 and the plurality of retainingbrackets 120 a-120 c are illustrated as being positioned within achannel 103 defined by thewindow frame 102. In particular, the Z-shaped cross section of the C-shapedretainer 120 c is shown such that the securingleg 192 is forcibly positioned between therubber gasket 150 and thefirst surface 170 of thevehicle window glazing 106. - As is illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the
gasket 150 exerts a force against the plurality ofretainers 120 a-120 c so as to urge the plurality ofretainers 120 a-102 c against theinner surface 170 of theglazing 106. Hence, the plurality ofretainers 120 are retained in thewindow frame 102 by the combination of the force exerted by thegasket 150 and the interlocking of the ends of theretainers 120 a-120 c described previously. Preferably, a tool is used to urge theretainers 120 a-120 c into position by hammering against theelongate slots 160 of the retainers 122, 124 so as to urge the securingleg 192 of each of the retainers between therubber gasket 150 and theinner surface 170 of thewindow glazing 106. - As is also illustrated in FIG. 3, when the securing
leg 192 is positioned between thegasket 150 and theinner surface 170 of theglazing 106, the retainingleg 190 is positioned outward from theinner surface 170 of theglazing 106 so as to define aspace 182 that extends about the entire perimeter of the piece ofglazing 106. Preferably, thesacrificial member 110 is positioned such that both a first andsecond edge space 182 so as to retain thesacrificial member 110 in proximity to thefirst surface 170 of theglazing 106. - In particular, the
first end 214 is positioned immediately adjacent theouter edge 211 of theretainer 120 c immediately adjacent the retainingfastener 142 such that theouter edge 211 overlaps theouter perimeter 214 and is retained in thespace 182 by theretainer 120 c as is illustrated in FIG. 3. However, the retainingfastener 142 extends into thespace 182 so as to abut theouter perimeter 214 of thesacrificial member 110 to thereby prevent thesacrificial member 110 from moving in thespace 182. In this way, the first andsecond edges sacrificial member 110 are retained in thespace 182 defined by the plurality ofretainers 120 a-120 c and thesacrificial member 110 is thus secured adjacent theinner surface 170 of theglazing 106. Thesacrificial member 110 can thus inhibit damage to theinner surface 170 of the glazing by vandals and the like. - However, as is illustrated in FIG. 4, once the retaining
fastener 142 is removed, thesacrificial member 110 can be slidably moved within thespace 182. In particular, theedge 214 can be slid towards the interconnectingsection 194 of theretainer 120 c. As is illustrated in FIG. 4, thesacrificial member 110 is preferably sized so that when thefirst edge 214 is positioned adjacent the interconnectingsection 194 of the retainer 126, thesecond edge 216 is position out of thespace 182 defined by the retainers 122, 124 in the manner shown in FIG. 4. In this way, thesacrificial member 110 can be removed from thespace 182 thereby permitting replacement. - In particular, the
sacrificial member 110 is preferably made of a relatively flexible material so as to permit bending of thesacrificial member 110. The retainingfastener 142 is preferably positioned within theretainer 120 so as to inhibit movement of thesacrificial member 110. However, upon removing the retainingfastener 142, thesacrificial member 110 can be moved so as to expose theedge 216. This permits thesacrificial member 110 to be removed in the manner shown in FIG. 4 in phantom thereby permitting thesacrificial member 110 to be removed from adjacent thefirst surface 170 of theglazing 106. Thesacrificial member 110 is preferably flexible such that it can also be bent from side to side. Each of the side edges of thesacrificial member 110 is also captured within the recesses defined by theretainers 120 a-120 c. Hence, once theedge 216 is exposed, the center of theedge 216 can be pulled out thereby laterally bending thesacrificial member 110 which reduces the width of the sacrificial member and permits its removal from the edges of the side retainers as well. - A replacement sheet of
sacrificial member 110′ can then be installed by positioning afirst edge 214′ of thereplacement sheet 110′ into the space occupied by the retainingfastener 142 and then positioning thesecond edge 216′ adjacent theretainer 120. Thereplacement sheet 110′ is then moved downward and thefastener 142 is re-secured thereby securing the replacementsacrificial member 110′ adjacent theinner surface 170 of theglazing 106 in the previously described manner. - It will be appreciated from the foregoing description that the
assembly 100 allows for very quick and efficient removal and replacement of the sacrificial sheets. Only a single fastener need to be displaced and the sacrificial sheet can then be pulled out. Moreover, retainers can be mounted in the window frame without requiring the use of fasteners to secure the retainers to the window frame. Hence, damage to the window frame is also reduced. - Although the foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention has shown, described, and pointed out the fundamental novel features of the invention, it will be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form of the detail of the apparatus as illustrated as well as the uses thereof may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
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