WO2019193039A1 - Holder and vehicle window with holder - Google Patents

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WO2019193039A1
WO2019193039A1 PCT/EP2019/058380 EP2019058380W WO2019193039A1 WO 2019193039 A1 WO2019193039 A1 WO 2019193039A1 EP 2019058380 W EP2019058380 W EP 2019058380W WO 2019193039 A1 WO2019193039 A1 WO 2019193039A1
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vehicle window
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Paolo Piva
Bert CALLEBAUT
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Agc Glass Europe
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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
    • E05F11/382—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 for vehicle windows
    • E05F11/385—Fixing of window glass to the carrier of the operating mechanism
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/60—Suspension or transmission members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/622—Suspension or transmission members elements
    • E05Y2201/64—Carriers
    • 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
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/10—Adjustable
    • E05Y2600/12—Adjustable by manual operation
    • 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
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/10—Adjustable
    • E05Y2600/30—Adjustment motion
    • E05Y2600/32—Rotary motion
    • E05Y2600/322—Rotary motion around a horizontal axis
    • 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
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/60—Mounting or coupling members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2600/628—Profiles; Strips
    • 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
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/60—Mounting or coupling members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2600/632—Screws
    • 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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  • the present invention relates to a holder and a vehicle window with a holder, particularly, a holder to be attached to a vehicle window and at the same time to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window, and a vehicle window which is provided with such a holder.
  • some windows are movable especially side windows.
  • the movement is given by a lifting device.
  • the position of the window in its closed position is important to avoid sealing issues and whistling noises.
  • movable windows mounted in the vehicle have to be positioned correctly in the vehicle. These problems can be even more critical when the windows are not guided during lifting and lowering in an guiding structure. In a convertible vehicle, windows are not guided but they have to be in their correct position in space to be coupled with the sliding roof.
  • a holder is attached to a vehicle window and at the same time is attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window.
  • These known holders are rigid and the window is attached on the holder.
  • the attachment on the holder can be done by gluing, clipping or screwing. Due to that attachment, once the window is fixed in the holder and mounted on the vehicle, it’s impossible to reposition correctly the window if it is not well positioned.
  • the window can be forced into the holder with a certain angle and maintained in with this angle during the gluing.
  • a lot of manipulations and settings are compulsory to fix the window in the holder in a this position.
  • the window is glued it is not possible to change the angle formed between the holder and the glazing to compensate remaining tolerances.
  • the invention provides a solution to overcome the above described issues.
  • the following description relates to a vehicle window panel but it is understood that the invention may be applicable to other fields like transportation, architectural,...
  • the invention relates to a holder to be attached to a vehicle window.
  • the holder comprises at least
  • a mean for articulating the upper part and the lower part allows to adapt the alignment between the two parts in order to create an angle between the two parts. The angle is measured by the misalignment between the upper part and the lower part.
  • the mean for articulating the upper part and the lower part could be a hinge to facilitate the misalignment between the lower and the upper parts of the holder.
  • the hinge comprises a male element and a female element; the male element is a linear protuberance and the female element is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element.
  • One of the male element or the female element is on the upper part and the other element is on the lower part of the holder to reduce the number of manufactured parts as well as the cost.
  • the mean for articulating the upper part and the lower part could be at least a ball joint, to match the curve of the vehicle window and to facilitate the misalignment between the lower and the upper parts of the holder.
  • the rotation of the means for articulating the upper part and the lower part meaning the angle of misalignment, is at most io°, preferably at most 6° to facilitate handling and installation.
  • a limited angle of misalignment limits the upper edge of the window to shift about at most 40mm preferably at most 20mm depending of the design and the size of the window.
  • the upper edge of the window is defined as the opposite edge of the window from the edge fixed in a holder.
  • the holder comprises also at least one fixing mean for locking the articulation in a determined angle to correct the position in the space of the upper edge of a vehicle window. It means that the means for articulating is locked with a misalignment between the upper part and the lower part corresponding to the determined angle. This misalignment allows the window to be correctly positioned in the space when this window is mounted in a vehicle and is lifted at its closing position.
  • the at least one fixing mean is a mechanical fixing means to unlock and lock the means for articulating in another misalignment if the position of the window is not correct and preferably the mechanical fixing means is a screw.
  • the at least one fixing means could be a chemical fixing means to ensure the locking of the means for articulating time and preferably a glue.
  • a chemical consolidation means is added to the at least one mechanical fixing means, preferably a glue, to ensure the locking of the means for articulating time.
  • the upper part is an U-shaped cross section part for fitting the vehicle window in place.
  • an elastically deformable element is added in the U-shaped cross section part of the upper part to facilitate the fixing of the window in the upper part.
  • the window is fixed by clamping in the upper part and more preferably, a glue is added to fix in time the window.
  • the U-shaped cross section part of the upper part has a stopper element to ensure the thickness of glue.
  • a glue thickness between o.6mm and 1.2mm allows to maximize the gluing effect and to avoid shearing, too much flexibility and elongation of the glue.
  • the upper part and/or the lower part are made of metal such as steel, stainless steel, metal alloys.
  • the upper part and/or the lower part comprises aluminum.
  • the aluminum can have some impurities such Fe, Mn Si,... Parts of the holder can be extruded separately to reduce the cost of manufacture. Extruded parts can be cut to the desired size and processed.
  • At least the surface where the window is fixed in the upper part is treated by a surface treatment to ensure a better surface tension and to improve gluing and corrosion resistance.
  • a surface treatment to ensure a better surface tension and to improve gluing and corrosion resistance.
  • the upper part and/or the lower part are made of plastic and preferably a synthetic resin, by using, for example, a polybutylene terephthalate resin, a polyethylene terephthalate resin or a polyamide resin as the main component.
  • the holder is molded e.g. by injection molding wherein a synthetic resin material is heated, melted and injected into a mold, followed by being cooled and solidified.
  • Parts made of plastic can be reinforced by using at least one insert to improve the stiffness of the part.
  • the upper part and the lower part are made of different material.
  • the upper part and the lower part can be made by 3D printing or any suitable method.
  • the window can be a single pane or a laminated window.
  • the window can be a glass sheet.
  • the glass sheet can be processed and/or tempered.
  • the invention also relates to a method to correct the position in the space of the upper edge of a vehicle window with at least one holder according to claims l to 9 comprising following steps:
  • the lower part of the holder can be attached to the lifting device between steps b. and c. or after d. in the case of misalignment is made before assembling the window to the vehicle.
  • steps c. and d. are executed before attaching the lower part of the holder on the lifting device.
  • Figure 2 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3 schematically illustrates a perspective and exploded view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a configuration of a vehicle window 100 with holders according to the invention.
  • the upper edge 101 of the window 100 is defined as the opposite edge of the window from the edge fixed 102 in a holder 1.
  • a holder 1 according to the invention can be enough to lift the vehicle window 100. In others embodiments, two holders l according to the invention are used to spread the load between holders 1.
  • Figure 2 and figure 3 show a holder 1 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the holder 1 comprises an upper part 2 able to be attached to the vehicle window 100 and a lower part 3 able to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window 100.
  • the means for articulating the upper part 2 and the lower part 2 is a hinge comprising a male element 4a and a female element 4a; the male element 4b is a linear protuberance and the female element 4a is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element 4b.
  • the upper part 2 is an U-shaped cross section part for fitting the vehicle window 100 in place and the female element 4a of the means for articulating is integrated to the upper part 2.
  • the male element 4b of the means for articulating is integrated to the lower part 3.
  • an attaching means 10 is added to the lower part 3 to attach the lower part 3 to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window 100.
  • This attaching means 10 can be at least one hole 10.
  • the lifting device is attached to the lower part 3 by this at least one hole 10.
  • the holder 1 comprises also fixing means 5 for locking the means for articulating in a determined angle cc to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window 100.
  • fixing means 5 can be used to ensure the fixing of the means for articulating 4.
  • fixing means 5 is in relation with the female element 4a of the articulating means 4 to lock the male element 4b in the female element 4a.
  • the at least one fixing means 5 is a screw. As many holes as screws are drilled in the part where the female element 4a is integrated and screws are placed in these holes to fix the male element 4b.
  • the upper part 2 comprises a stopper element 11 to ensure the thickness of glue between the upper part 2 and the vehicle window 100.
  • This stopper element is not only used with a U-shape cross section part. The aim of the stopper is to be sure that the desired quantity of glue is put between the window 100 and the upper part 2.
  • the stopper element can be a linear element or some punctual elements.
  • a chemical consolidation means is added to the at least one mechanical fixing means 5, preferably a glue, to ensure the locking of the means for articulating time.
  • a glue is inserted between male 4b and female 4a parts after the locking by mechanical fixing means 5 of the means for articulating 4.
  • a holder 1 comprises a upper part 2 with a U-shape cross section part and a stopper element 11.
  • the female element 4a of the means for articulating 4 is part of the upper part 2.
  • Two holes are in regard with the female element 4a and two screws are able to lock the male part in a determined angle cc to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window loo.
  • the female element 4a is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element 4b.
  • the holder 1 comprises a lower part 3 with the male element 4b is a linear protuberance.
  • a linear recess is placed on the male element. This recess can receive a chemical consolidation means to ensure the locking of the male part 4b in the female part 4a.
  • a hole as a attaching means 10 is on the lower part 3 for attaching the lifting device to the lower part 3.
  • Figure 4 shows a holder 1 according to the invention where the means for articulating 4 the upper part 2 and the lower part 3 is locked by at least one locking means 5 in a determined angle a.
  • a rectangular with a truncated edge shape vehicle window 100 is used with holder according to the invention.
  • the upper edge 101 of the window is the truncated edge and the at least one holder is attached to the opposite side 102 of the upper edge 101 of the window 100.
  • the upper edge 101 can shift about at most at most 20mm after that the window 100 is attached to the upper part 2 of the holder 1 but before locking the means for articulating 4. This shift corresponds to an angle cc of about 3 .
  • the precision of the locking is 1/10 of the determined angle a.
  • FIG. 5 shows a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • a holder 1 comprises a upper part 2 with a U-shape cross section part and a stopper element 11.
  • the female element 4a of the means for articulating 4 is part of the upper part 2.
  • Two holes are in regard with the female element 4a and two screws are able to lock the male part in a determined angle cc to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window 100.
  • the female element 4a is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element 4b.
  • the holder 1 comprises a lower part 3 with the male element 4b is a linear protuberance.
  • a linear recess is placed on the male element. This recess can receive a chemical consolidation means to ensure the locking of the male part 4b in the female part 4a.
  • the lower part 3 is attached to the lifting device by pinching. The lifting device owns the pinching element and the lower part is inserted into the element.
  • a elastically deformable element can be added to the upper part 2 to ensure the attachment of the window 100 to the upper part 2.
  • a elastically deformable element can be used with any shape of the upper part 2 and can also be used with a upper part 2 made of plastic.
  • a method to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window 100 with at least one holder 1 comprising following steps : a. Assemble the lower 3 and the upper 3 parts of the holder 1 together;
  • the step a. consists to insert the male element 4b into the female element 4a.
  • the step b. comprises sub steps such as inserting the window 100 in the U-shaped cross section part of the upper part 2; applying a glue between the window 100 and the upper part; waiting for the glue to dry.
  • the glue can be inserted before inserting the window 100.
  • the upper part 2 and the lower part 3 are misalign by modifying the angle cc of the means for articulating 4.
  • the at least the means for articulating is locked by one fixing means.
  • a chemical consolidation means is inserted on the means for articulating to ensure the fixing.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a holder and a vehicle window with a holder, particularly, a holder to be attached to a vehicle window and at the same time to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window, and a vehicle window which is provided with such a holder. The holder comprises at least an upper part able to be attached to the vehicle window, a lower part able to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window, a means for articulating the upper part and the lower part, at least one fixing means for locking the means for articulating in a determined angle to correct the position in the space of the upper edge of a vehicle window.

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Holder and vehicle window with holder
Technical Domain of the Invention
The present invention relates to a holder and a vehicle window with a holder, particularly, a holder to be attached to a vehicle window and at the same time to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window, and a vehicle window which is provided with such a holder.
Background of the Invention
In a vehicle, some windows are movable especially side windows. The movement is given by a lifting device. The position of the window in its closed position is important to avoid sealing issues and whistling noises.
To avoid these problems and to fulfill the requirements of OEM’s, movable windows mounted in the vehicle have to be positioned correctly in the vehicle. These problems can be even more critical when the windows are not guided during lifting and lowering in an guiding structure. In a convertible vehicle, windows are not guided but they have to be in their correct position in space to be coupled with the sliding roof.
Requirements of vehicle makers give a shape, dimensions and tolerances for the window itself but also the position of the window in the space when this window is mounted in a vehicle and is lifted at his closing position. This position is defined by points in the space and depends of the design of the vehicle body and the position of the sliding roof. Due to tolerances of the shape and dimensions of the window, tolerances of fixation in the holder and others tolerances accepted by the vehicle maker, it’s difficult to position the window in the correct position after that the window is attached on the holder and without tuning this position on the lifting device when the window is mounted on the car body via the lifting device.
Heretofore, a holder is attached to a vehicle window and at the same time is attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window. These known holders are rigid and the window is attached on the holder. The attachment on the holder can be done by gluing, clipping or screwing. Due to that attachment, once the window is fixed in the holder and mounted on the vehicle, it’s impossible to reposition correctly the window if it is not well positioned.
To adapt the position of the window before gluing, the window can be forced into the holder with a certain angle and maintained in with this angle during the gluing. A lot of manipulations and settings are compulsory to fix the window in the holder in a this position. And once the window is glued it is not possible to change the angle formed between the holder and the glazing to compensate remaining tolerances.
The invention provides a solution to overcome the above described issues. The following description relates to a vehicle window panel but it is understood that the invention may be applicable to other fields like transportation, architectural,...
Summary of the Invention
The invention relates to a holder to be attached to a vehicle window.
According to the invention, the holder comprises at least
- An upper part able to be attached to the vehicle window,
- A lower part able to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window;
- A mean for articulating the upper part and the lower part. The mean for articulating the upper part and the lower part of the holder allows to adapt the alignment between the two parts in order to create an angle between the two parts. The angle is measured by the misalignment between the upper part and the lower part. Preferably, the mean for articulating the upper part and the lower part could be a hinge to facilitate the misalignment between the lower and the upper parts of the holder.
In one embodiment, the hinge comprises a male element and a female element; the male element is a linear protuberance and the female element is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element. One of the male element or the female element is on the upper part and the other element is on the lower part of the holder to reduce the number of manufactured parts as well as the cost.
The mean for articulating the upper part and the lower part could be at least a ball joint, to match the curve of the vehicle window and to facilitate the misalignment between the lower and the upper parts of the holder.
Preferably, the rotation of the means for articulating the upper part and the lower part, meaning the angle of misalignment, is at most io°, preferably at most 6° to facilitate handling and installation. A limited angle of misalignment limits the upper edge of the window to shift about at most 40mm preferably at most 20mm depending of the design and the size of the window. The upper edge of the window is defined as the opposite edge of the window from the edge fixed in a holder.
The holder comprises also at least one fixing mean for locking the articulation in a determined angle to correct the position in the space of the upper edge of a vehicle window. It means that the means for articulating is locked with a misalignment between the upper part and the lower part corresponding to the determined angle. This misalignment allows the window to be correctly positioned in the space when this window is mounted in a vehicle and is lifted at its closing position. Preferably, the at least one fixing mean is a mechanical fixing means to unlock and lock the means for articulating in another misalignment if the position of the window is not correct and preferably the mechanical fixing means is a screw. In one embodiment, the at least one fixing means could be a chemical fixing means to ensure the locking of the means for articulating time and preferably a glue.
More preferably, a chemical consolidation means is added to the at least one mechanical fixing means, preferably a glue, to ensure the locking of the means for articulating time.
Preferably, the upper part is an U-shaped cross section part for fitting the vehicle window in place.
More preferably, an elastically deformable element is added in the U-shaped cross section part of the upper part to facilitate the fixing of the window in the upper part. Preferably, the window is fixed by clamping in the upper part and more preferably, a glue is added to fix in time the window.
In one embodiment, the U-shaped cross section part of the upper part has a stopper element to ensure the thickness of glue. In case for example of a single-component glue, a glue thickness between o.6mm and 1.2mm allows to maximize the gluing effect and to avoid shearing, too much flexibility and elongation of the glue.
In one embodiment, the upper part and/or the lower part are made of metal such as steel, stainless steel, metal alloys. Preferably, the upper part and/or the lower part comprises aluminum. The aluminum can have some impurities such Fe, Mn Si,... Parts of the holder can be extruded separately to reduce the cost of manufacture. Extruded parts can be cut to the desired size and processed.
In another embodiment, at least the surface where the window is fixed in the upper part is treated by a surface treatment to ensure a better surface tension and to improve gluing and corrosion resistance. In case of an upper part made of aluminum, an anodization of the upper part improves the lifetime of the part.
In one embodiment, the upper part and/or the lower part are made of plastic and preferably a synthetic resin, by using, for example, a polybutylene terephthalate resin, a polyethylene terephthalate resin or a polyamide resin as the main component. The holder is molded e.g. by injection molding wherein a synthetic resin material is heated, melted and injected into a mold, followed by being cooled and solidified. Parts made of plastic can be reinforced by using at least one insert to improve the stiffness of the part.
In one embodiment, the upper part and the lower part are made of different material.
In another embodiment, the upper part and the lower part can be made by 3D printing or any suitable method. The window can be a single pane or a laminated window. The window can be a glass sheet. The glass sheet can be processed and/or tempered.
The invention also relates to a method to correct the position in the space of the upper edge of a vehicle window with at least one holder according to claims l to 9 comprising following steps:
a. Assemble the lower and the upper parts of the holder together;
b. Attach the vehicle window to the upper part of the holder;
c. Misalign lower and upper parts to shift the upper edge of the window in the correct position in the space by changing the angle of the means for articulating the upper part and the lower part by a determined angle;
d. Lock the means for articulating the upper part and the lower part with the at least one locking means.
The lower part of the holder can be attached to the lifting device between steps b. and c. or after d. in the case of misalignment is made before assembling the window to the vehicle. Preferably, steps c. and d. are executed before attaching the lower part of the holder on the lifting device.
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The present invention will now be more particularly described with reference to drawings and figures, which are provided by way of illustration and not of limitation. The drawings are a schematic representation and not true to scale. The drawings do not restrict the invention in any way. More advantages will be explained with examples. Figure l schematically illustrates a perspective view of a vehicle window with holders according the invention.
Figure 2 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3 schematically illustrates a perspective and exploded view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
Figure 4 schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
Figure 5 schematically illustrates a perspective view of a holder according to one embodiment of the invention.
Now, with reference to the drawings, specific embodiments of the holder and the vehicle window with a holder, according to the present invention, will be described.
Figure 1 shows a configuration of a vehicle window 100 with holders according to the invention. The upper edge 101 of the window 100 is defined as the opposite edge of the window from the edge fixed 102 in a holder 1.
In some embodiment, a holder 1 according to the invention can be enough to lift the vehicle window 100. In others embodiments, two holders l according to the invention are used to spread the load between holders 1.
Figure 2 and figure 3 show a holder 1 according to one embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the holder 1 comprises an upper part 2 able to be attached to the vehicle window 100 and a lower part 3 able to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window 100. In this embodiment, the means for articulating the upper part 2 and the lower part 2 is a hinge comprising a male element 4a and a female element 4a; the male element 4b is a linear protuberance and the female element 4a is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element 4b. The upper part 2 is an U-shaped cross section part for fitting the vehicle window 100 in place and the female element 4a of the means for articulating is integrated to the upper part 2. The male element 4b of the means for articulating is integrated to the lower part 3.
In one embodiment, an attaching means 10 is added to the lower part 3 to attach the lower part 3 to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window 100. This attaching means 10 can be at least one hole 10. The lifting device is attached to the lower part 3 by this at least one hole 10.
In this embodiment, the holder 1 comprises also fixing means 5 for locking the means for articulating in a determined angle cc to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window 100. In one embodiment, more than one fixing means 5 can be used to ensure the fixing of the means for articulating 4.
In another embodiment, fixing means 5 is in relation with the female element 4a of the articulating means 4 to lock the male element 4b in the female element 4a.
In a preferable embodiment, the at least one fixing means 5 is a screw. As many holes as screws are drilled in the part where the female element 4a is integrated and screws are placed in these holes to fix the male element 4b.
In a preferable embodiment, the upper part 2 comprises a stopper element 11 to ensure the thickness of glue between the upper part 2 and the vehicle window 100. This stopper element is not only used with a U-shape cross section part. The aim of the stopper is to be sure that the desired quantity of glue is put between the window 100 and the upper part 2. The stopper element can be a linear element or some punctual elements.
In a preferable embodiment, a chemical consolidation means is added to the at least one mechanical fixing means 5, preferably a glue, to ensure the locking of the means for articulating time. A glue is inserted between male 4b and female 4a parts after the locking by mechanical fixing means 5 of the means for articulating 4.
In a particular embodiment, a holder 1 comprises a upper part 2 with a U-shape cross section part and a stopper element 11. The female element 4a of the means for articulating 4 is part of the upper part 2. Two holes are in regard with the female element 4a and two screws are able to lock the male part in a determined angle cc to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window loo. The female element 4a is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element 4b. The holder 1 comprises a lower part 3 with the male element 4b is a linear protuberance. A linear recess is placed on the male element. This recess can receive a chemical consolidation means to ensure the locking of the male part 4b in the female part 4a. A hole as a attaching means 10 is on the lower part 3 for attaching the lifting device to the lower part 3.
Figure 4 shows a holder 1 according to the invention where the means for articulating 4 the upper part 2 and the lower part 3 is locked by at least one locking means 5 in a determined angle a.
In a particular example, a rectangular with a truncated edge shape vehicle window 100 is used with holder according to the invention. The upper edge 101 of the window is the truncated edge and the at least one holder is attached to the opposite side 102 of the upper edge 101 of the window 100. The upper edge 101 can shift about at most at most 20mm after that the window 100 is attached to the upper part 2 of the holder 1 but before locking the means for articulating 4. This shift corresponds to an angle cc of about 3 . The precision of the locking is 1/10 of the determined angle a.
Figure 5 shows a holder according to one embodiment of the invention. A holder 1 comprises a upper part 2 with a U-shape cross section part and a stopper element 11. The female element 4a of the means for articulating 4 is part of the upper part 2. Two holes are in regard with the female element 4a and two screws are able to lock the male part in a determined angle cc to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window 100. The female element 4a is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element 4b. The holder 1 comprises a lower part 3 with the male element 4b is a linear protuberance. A linear recess is placed on the male element. This recess can receive a chemical consolidation means to ensure the locking of the male part 4b in the female part 4a. The lower part 3 is attached to the lifting device by pinching. The lifting device owns the pinching element and the lower part is inserted into the element.
In case of an upper part 2 made of metal, a elastically deformable element can be added to the upper part 2 to ensure the attachment of the window 100 to the upper part 2. A elastically deformable element can be used with any shape of the upper part 2 and can also be used with a upper part 2 made of plastic.
A method to correct the position in the space of the upper edge 101 of a vehicle window 100 with at least one holder 1 according to the present invention comprising following steps : a. Assemble the lower 3 and the upper 3 parts of the holder 1 together;
b. Attach the vehicle window 100 to the upper part 2 of the holder;
c. Misalign lower (3) and upper (2) parts to shift the upper edge (101) of the window in the correct position in the space by changing the angle of the means for articulating (4) the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) by a determined angle (a);
d. Lock the means for articulating (4) the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) with the at least one locking means (5).
In one embodiment, the step a. consists to insert the male element 4b into the female element 4a.
In one embodiment, the step b. comprises sub steps such as inserting the window 100 in the U-shaped cross section part of the upper part 2; applying a glue between the window 100 and the upper part; waiting for the glue to dry. Depending of the method to insert the glue, the glue can be inserted before inserting the window 100.
Once the window 100 is attached to the upper part 2 and the lifting device is attached to the lower part 3, the upper part 2 and the lower part 3 are misalign by modifying the angle cc of the means for articulating 4. When the misalignment is at the determined angle a, the at least the means for articulating is locked by one fixing means. In a preferable embodiment, a chemical consolidation means is inserted on the means for articulating to ensure the fixing.

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l. Holder (i) to be attached to a vehicle window (loo) characterized in that the holder (l) comprises at least :
- An upper part (2) able to be attached to the vehicle window (loo),
- A lower part (3) able to be attached to a lifting device for lifting and lowering the vehicle window (100);
- A means for articulating (4) the upper part (2) and the lower part (3);
- At least one fixing means (5) for locking the means for articulating in a determined angle (a) to correct the position in the space of the upper edge (101) of a vehicle window
(100). 2. Holder (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the rotation of the means for articulating (4) the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) is at most io°, preferably at most 6°.
3. Holder (1) according to any preceding claims characterized in that the upper part (2) is an U-shaped cross section part for fitting the vehicle window (100) in place.
4. Holder (1) according to any preceding claims characterized in that the means for articulating (4) the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) is a hinge (4).
5- Holder (1) according to claim 4 characterized in that the hinge (4) comprises a male element (4b) and a female element (4a); the male element (4b) is a linear protuberance and the female element (4a) is a partially opened channel surrounding the male element (4b).
6. Holder (1) according to any preceding claims characterized in that the at least one fixing means (5) is a mechanical fixing means, preferably a screw. 7. Holder (1) according to claim 6 characterized in that a chemical consolidation means, preferably a glue, is added to the mechanical fixing means.
8. Holder (1) according to any preceding claims characterized in that the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) are made of plastic or metal.
9. Holder (1) according to any preceding claims characterized in that the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) are made of aluminum.
10. Vehicle window (100) comprising at least one holder (1) according to claims 1 to 9.
11. Use of a holder (1) according to claims 1 to 9 to be attached to a vehicle window (100) and to a lifting device for lifting and lowering a vehicle window (100).
12. Method to correct the position in the space of the upper edge (101) of a vehicle window (100) with at least one holder (l) according to claims l to 9 comprising following steps : a. Assemble the lower (3) and the upper (2) parts of the holder (1) together;
b. Attach the vehicle window (100) to the upper part (2) of the holder;
c. Misalign lower (3) and upper (2) parts to shift the upper edge (101) of the window in the correct position in the space by changing the angle of the means for articulating (4) the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) by a determined angle (a); d. Lock the means for articulating (4) the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) with the at least one locking means (5)·
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