Slide for frameless glass of vehicle

Abstract

An adjustable slider assembly (10) for a frameless window (28) of a vehicle door includes a slider body (16) having a hook portion (40) including a first portion (42) extending from the slider body (16) and a second portion (44) extending from the first portion (42) and terminating at a distal end (46), and a fastener (30) disposed in the slider body (16), the fastener (30) including a fastener portion (44) and a fastener portion (44) extending from the fastener portion (42) and terminating at a distal end (46). And an isolator (18) comprising a first side wall (22) spaced apart from a second side wall (24), the first side wall (22) being coupled to the second side wall (24) via a living hinge (30), where the living hinge (30) is supported by the first portion (42) and the second portion (44) restricts movement of the first side wall (22) when the isolator (18) is secured to the slider body (16).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of vehicle windows, and in particular, to frameless window systems. Background Art

[0002] Adjustment of frameless window systems for glass sealing in the Y direction.

[0003] Therefore, it is desirable to provide a slider assembly that is adjustable when a window is installed in the slider assembly. Summary of the invention

[0004] An adjustable slider assembly for a frameless window of a vehicle door, comprising: a slider body having a hook portion, the hook portion comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion extending from the slider body, the second portion extending from the first portion and terminating at a distal end; and an insulator comprising a first side wall spaced apart from a second side wall, the first side wall being coupled to the second side wall via a movable hinge, wherein when the insulator is fixed to the slider body, the movable hinge is supported by the first portion, and the second portion restricts movement of the first side wall.

[0005] In addition to or as an alternative to any of the foregoing embodiments, the second portion is located within an area surrounded by the peripheral wall, which area is located on the first side wall when the isolator is secured to the slider body.

[0006] In addition to or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, one or more of the features described above may further include a clamping plate secured to the first side wall.

[0007] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the slider body is formed of metal and the isolator is formed of plastic.

[0008] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the first sidewall and the second sidewall of the isolator define a cavity in which a portion of the window is received when the window is secured to the adjustable slide assembly.

[0009] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the second side wall has a securing tab configured to be received within the opening of the slider body.

[0010] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the fixing tab has an elongated portion fixed to the second side wall via a connecting portion such that the elongated portion is spaced apart from the second side wall, and the opening is a "T" shape having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, and the elongated portion is configured to pass through the horizontal portion but not through the vertical portion.

[0011] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, further includes a clamp secured to the first side wall, wherein the first side wall has at least one hook that retains a first portion of the clamp and a second portion of the clamp is retained by a portion of a tab member of the first side wall.

[0012] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the at least one hook has an angled surface such that an interference fit is formed between the cleat and the first side wall.

[0013] In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the slider body has two pairs of features that protrude from the surface of the slider body near the vertical portion of the opening, and the two pairs of features are each separated from each other to define a channel, each of the two pairs of features including an upper feature and a lower feature, the upper feature having a surface facing the channel that provides a stop to limit the movement of the slender portion toward the horizontal portion of the opening.

[0014] In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the foregoing embodiments, the lower feature has an inclined surface proximate the channel to assist in moving the elongated portion into the channel.

[0015] In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the foregoing embodiments, a surface of the lower feature is in frictional contact with the elongated portion of the retention tab.

[0016] In addition to one or more of the above features, or as an alternative to any of the foregoing embodiments, a slider is located in a slider body of the adjustable slider assembly, the slider being configured to slidably engage a rail of a window regulator.

[0017] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the region has at least two features protruding from the surface of the first side wall, the at least two features providing a surface for frictional contact with the second portion of the hook member.

[0018] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the first sidewall has a feature protruding from a surface of the first sidewall that provides a surface for frictional contact with the second portion of the hook member.

[0019] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative to any of the preceding embodiments, the isolator also includes an inclined guide that provides a surface for guiding a portion of the window to the cavity, the inclined guide having an edge that engages an edge of the opening in the portion of the window so that when the window is adjusted, the isolator moves with the window.

[0020] A door module is also disclosed, comprising: a window regulator fixed to the door module, the window regulator including at least one guide rail fixed to the door module; an adjustable sliding member assembly fixed to the at least one guide rail, the adjustable sliding member assembly including: a sliding member body, the sliding member body having a hook portion, the hook portion including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion extending from the sliding member body, the second portion extending from the first portion and terminating at a distal end; and an isolator, the isolator including a first side wall spaced apart from a second side wall, the first side wall being connected to the second side wall via a movable hinge, wherein when the isolator is fixed to the sliding member body, the movable hinge is supported by the first portion, and the second portion limits movement of the first side wall.

[0021] Also disclosed is a sliding member assembly for a frameless window of a vehicle door, comprising: a sliding member body, the sliding member body having a hook portion, the hook portion comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion extending from the sliding member body, the second portion extending from the first portion and terminating at a distal end; and an insulator, the insulator comprising a first side wall spaced apart from a second side wall, the first side wall being connected to the second side wall via a movable hinge, wherein when the insulator is fixed to the sliding member body, the movable hinge is supported by the first portion and the second portion limits the movement of the first side wall. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The following description should not be considered limiting in any way. Referring to the drawings, like elements have like reference numerals:

[0023] Figure 1 is a partial view of a vehicle having a window regulator with an adjustable slider assembly according to the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 1A is a partial perspective view of a vehicle door and window with an adjustable slider assembly according to the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2A is a perspective view of a first side of an adjustable slide assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2B yes Figure 2A a perspective view of a second side of the adjustable slide assembly shown;

[0027] Figure 2C is an end view of an adjustable slide assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 3 is an exploded view of an adjustable slide assembly of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 4A is a perspective view of a first side of an isolator of an adjustable slide assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A a perspective view of a second side of the isolator shown;

[0031] Figure 4C yes Figure 4A and Figure 4B An end view of the isolator shown in ;

[0032] Figure 4D yes Figure 4A and Figure 4B a side view of a first side of the isolator shown in ;

[0033] Figure 4E yes Figure 4A and Figure 4B a side view of a second side of the isolator shown in ;

[0034] Figure 4F yes Figure 4A and Figure 4B A perspective view of the isolator shown in ;

[0035] Figure 4G Shown is accommodated in at least Figure 4A-4F A portion of the glass of a window in the isolator shown;

[0036] Figure 5A and Figure 5B is a perspective view of a slider body of an adjustable slider assembly according to the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional view of a slider body with a slider inserted therein;

[0038] Fig. 7A yes Figure 6 A perspective view of the slider shown;

[0039] Figure 7B yes Fig. 7A A side view of the slider is shown;

[0040] Figure 7C It is along Figure 7B A cross-sectional view of the slider taken along line 7C-7C in FIG.

[0041] Figure 8-Figure 14 showing portions of the slider body and isolator assembled together; and

[0042] Fig.15 is a perspective view of a slide assembly according to an alternative embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] A detailed description of one or more embodiments of the disclosed apparatus and methods is presented herein by way of example and not limitation with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0044] The present disclosure relates to an adjustable slider assembly for use with a front door assembly or a rear door assembly of a vehicle. The adjustable slider assembly has the following elements: a slider body having a slider configured to slide along a rail; a spacer; and a clamping plate.

[0045] Referring now to the drawings, in particular Figure 1 and Figure 1A , an adjustable slider assembly 10 is shown for use with a window regulator 12 of a door module 14 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1 1 is a partial side view of a vehicle 1 having at least one door 2 with a window 14 configured to be raised and lowered by a window regulator 12 disposed within a door panel (e.g., exterior and interior) of the door 2. Although only one door 2 and window 28 with a window regulator 12 are shown, it is contemplated that the adjustable slider assembly 10 of the present disclosure may be used in a vehicle having multiple doors and associated windows. Thus, one or more other windows of the vehicle 1 may also be operated by a window regulator 12 having an adjustable slider assembly 10 according to the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the adjustable slider assembly 10 is configured to raise and lower a window having a frameless door.

[0046] Now at least reference Figure 2A-Figure 14 , showing the adjustable slide assembly 10 and its components and features.

[0047] Figure 2A is a perspective view of a first side of an adjustable slide assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2B is a perspective view of a second side of the adjustable slide assembly 10, the second side being opposite to the first side, Figure 2C is an end view of the adjustable slide assembly 10 .

[0048] Figure 3 is an exploded view of an adjustable slide assembly 10 according to the present disclosure. The adjustable slide assembly 10 includes at least three separate components: a slide body 16; a spacer 18; and a cleat 20. In one non-limiting embodiment, the slide body 16 is formed of a metal such as aluminum or zinc, and the spacer 18 is formed of a plastic. The cleat 20 is also formed of a metal, which may be different or the same as the material used for the slide body 16.

[0049] The isolator 18 includes a pair of opposing side walls 22 and 24 configured to define a cavity 26 in which a portion of a window 28 is received when secured to the adjustable slide assembly 10. The pair of opposing side walls 22 and 24 may be referred to as a first side wall 22 and a second side wall 24. The first side wall 22 is secured to the second side wall 24 by a living hinge 30. As used herein, the living hinge 30 refers to a portion of the isolator 18 connecting the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24, which enables the first side wall 22 to rotate relative to the second side wall 24.

[0050] The top portion 32 of the first side wall 22 is spaced apart from the top portion 34 of the second side wall 24. Thus, the top portion 32 of the first side wall 22 is not connected to the top portion 34 of the second side wall, while the bottom portions of the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24 are connected to each other by the living hinge 30. Due to this configuration and the living hinge 30, the top portion 32 of the first side wall 22 can move relative to the top portion 34 of the second side wall 24 in the directions of arrows 36 and 38. While this may be advantageous for adjustment of the window 28 when the window 28 is secured to the slider body 16, excessive movement in the direction of arrow 36 may be undesirable, particularly when the adjustable slider assembly 10 has not yet been secured to the window 28, because the movement of the top portion 32 of the first side wall 22 in the direction of arrow 36 may not be restricted, and this prevents shipping issues when the slider assembly 10 is sent to an original equipment manufacturer to mount the window 28 on the adjustable slider assembly 10.

[0051] To prevent the top 32 of the first side wall 22 from undesired movement in the direction of arrow 36 or to limit movement, the slider body 16 has a hook portion 40. In one embodiment, the hook portion 40 can be integrally formed with the slider body 16 so that they are a single, unitary component; or, the hook portion 40 can be separately fixed to the slider body 16.

[0052] At least Figure 2A , Figure 2C , Figure 3 , Figure 5B , Figure 8 and Fig.10As shown, the hook portion 40 has a first portion 42 and a second portion 44. The first portion 42 extends from the slider body 16 in a generally horizontal or first direction, and the second portion 44 extends from the first portion in a generally vertical or second direction. Although horizontal and vertical directions are mentioned for portions 42 and 44, it should be understood that the first portion 42 and the second portion 44 do not need to be horizontal and vertical relative to the slider body 16, as long as the desired function is achieved. The second portion 44 terminates at a distal end 46. The second portion is accommodated in an area 45 defined by a peripheral wall 47, and the area 45 is slightly larger than the second portion 44 to allow adjustment of the isolator 18 in the X and Z directions. When the isolator 18 is fixed to the slider body 16, the second portion 44 contacts the first side wall and limits the movement of the first side wall 22 in the direction of arrow 36. A tab member 48 protruding from the first side wall 22 is also shown. The tab member 48 cooperates with the clamping plate 20 to fix the clamping plate 20 to the isolator 18.

[0053] Additionally, the first portion 42 of the hook portion 40 contacts the living hinge 30 to provide support in the Z direction. The Z direction is shown at least in FIG.

[0054] Now at least reference Figure 2B-Figure 11 , the second side wall 24 has a fixing tab 50. In one embodiment, the fixing tab 50 is integrally formed with the second side wall 24 so that they are a single integral component, or alternatively, the fixing tab 50 can be separately fixed to the second side wall 24. The fixing tab 50 has an elongated portion 52, and the elongated portion 52 is fixed to the second side wall 24 by a connecting portion 54, so that the elongated portion 52 is spaced apart from the second side wall 24. The elongated portion 52 is configured to be received in a "T" shaped opening 56 of the slider body 16 when the isolator 18 is fixed to the slider body 16, and the "T" shaped opening 56 of the slider body 16 has a horizontal portion 58 and a vertical portion 60. The horizontal portion 58 allows the elongated portion 52 to be inserted therein, and then the connecting portion 54 slides within the vertical portion 60, so that the elongated portion 52 is located in a position where it cannot pass further through the "T" shaped opening 56 because the elongated portion 52 is larger than the vertical portion 60 and it is no longer aligned with the horizontal portion 58. In other words, the elongated portion 52 is configured to pass through the horizontal portion 58 but not through the vertical portion 60. Thus, the securing tab 50 and the “T” shaped opening 56 allow the second side wall 24 to be quickly and easily secured to the slider body 16.

[0055] At the same time, the hook portion 40 of the slider body 16 also helps to secure the separator 18 to the slider body 16. When the separator 18 is secured to the slider body 16 by, for example, the securing tab 50, the first portion 42 of the hook portion 40 contacts the living hinge 30 of the separator 18 and the second portion 44 of the hook portion 40 contacts the first side wall to prevent undesired movement of the first side wall 22.

[0056] To secure the cleat 20 to the first side wall 22, the first side wall 22 has a pair of hooks 70 that retain a first or top portion of the cleat 20 while the hook portion 72 of the tab member 48 retains a second or bottom portion of the cleat 20. The pair of hooks 70 may have angled surfaces 74 so that an interference fit is formed between the cleat 20 and the first side wall 22. The angled surfaces 74 allow the top portion of the cleat 20 to slide over the hooks 70 and subsequently be retained therein. Although a pair of hooks 70 are shown, a single hook or multiple hooks 70 may be employed.

[0057] The slider body 16, first side wall 22, second side wall 24 and clamping plate 20 have openings 80, 82, 84 and 86, respectively, which are aligned with each other and with the opening (not shown) of the window 28 so that the window 28 can be fixed to the slider assembly 10 with a clamping screw or bolt at the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). In one non-limiting embodiment and at least as Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the opening 86 of the clamp plate 20 may be threaded to engage the threads of the clamping screw or bolt 77. In other words, the clamping screw or bolt 77 will have a head 79 that is larger than the opening 80, and it will have threads to threadably engage the threads of the opening 86 so that after it passes through the openings 80 and 82, the opening of the window 28, and the opening 84 and threadably engages the opening 86, the window 28 is secured to the adjustable slide assembly 10.

[0058] Now at least reference Figure 4F , the second side wall 24 has a plurality of protrusions 25 that support the glass of the window 28 to prevent the glass from breaking when the window 28 is fixed to the adjustable slide assembly 10. The first side wall 22 of the isolator 18 also includes an inclined guide 27 that provides a surface for guiding a portion of the glass of the window 28 into the cavity 26 in the direction of arrow 23. When the portion 101 of the glass of the window 28 (see at least Figure 4G ) is inserted into the cavity 26, the inclined guide 27 will be received in the opening 102 in the portion 101 of the glass of the window 28 received in the cavity 26, and the edge 103 of the inclined guide 27 will engage the edge of the opening 102, so that when the glass of the window 28 is adjusted (for example, in the X and Z directions), the spacer 18 will move with the glass of the window 28. In addition, a plurality of protrusions 29 are provided on the opposite side upper wall 22 of the first side. The protrusions 29 support the clamping plate 20 to avoid glass breakage when the window 28 is fixed to the adjustable slide assembly 10. In addition, the first side wall 22 also has a pair of side walls 31, which prevent lateral movement of the clamping plate 20 when the clamping plate 20 is fixed to the first side wall 22.

[0059] At least Figure 1A , Figure 6 , Fig. 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C As shown, the slider body 16 of the adjustable slider assembly 10 has a slider 100 fixed thereto. The slider 100 is configured to slidably engage the rail 17 of the window regulator 12. The slider 100 is assembled into the slider slot 102 of the slider body 16. In one non-limiting embodiment, the slider slot 102 of the slider body 16 is made of metal and the slider is made of plastic. The slider 100 contacts the rail 17 at four contact points 104, 106, 108 and 110 in two areas 112 and 114. See, e.g. Figure 7B and Figure 7C The cross-sectional view shown. Figure 1 As shown, the window regulator 12 is a dual window regulator having a pair of guide rails 17 and a pair of adjustable slider assemblies 10 .

[0060] In one non-limiting embodiment, a window regulator 12 for a front door assembly uses an adjustable slider assembly 10 only for the rear portion of the window 28 and a separate non-adjustable slider assembly 10 for the front portion of the window 28, each slider being slidably secured to a respective one of the guide rails 17. In another non-limiting embodiment, a window regulator 12 for a front door assembly uses an adjustable slider assembly 10 for both the rear portion of the window 28 and the front portion of the window 28, each slider being slidably secured to a respective one of the guide rails 17. In yet another non-limiting embodiment, a window regulator 12 for use with a rear door assembly uses an adjustable slider assembly 10 for both the front and rear portions of the window 28, each slider being slidably secured to a respective one of the guide rails 17. Further and in yet another alternative embodiment, a window regulator for a rear door assembly may use an adjustable slider assembly 10 only for the rear portion of the window 28 and a separate non-adjustable slider for the front portion of the window 28, each slider being slidably secured to a respective one of the guide rails 17. In yet another alternative, in either a front door assembly or a rear door assembly, an adjustable slider assembly 10 may be used on the front of the window 28 and a non-adjustable slider assembly may be used on the rear of the window, with each slider being slidably secured to a respective guide track 17 .

[0061] In an alternative embodiment, the guide rail 17 is a hollow tube or structure formed of a metal such as aluminum, steel, a metal alloy, or a hollow tube formed of a plastic material or a plastic composite material. Further and in a non-limiting embodiment, the slider body 16 or a portion thereof or the slider 100 of the adjustable slider assembly 10 is configured to completely surround the periphery of the guide rail 17. Therefore, the portion of the slider body of the adjustable slider assembly 10 surrounding the guide rail 17 will have multiple contact points with the guide rail 17 to prevent the adjustable slider assembly 10 from twisting when sliding up and down on the guide rail 17.

[0062] Now at least refer to the figure Figure 8-Figure 14 , showing portions of the slider body 16 and isolator 18 assembled together. According to the present disclosure, adjustment of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16 in the X and Z directions is provided. As shown, the connecting portion 54 of the fixing tab 50 is smaller than the vertical portion 60 of the opening 56 in the X direction. In addition, the width of the second portion 44 is smaller than the width of the receiving area 45 between the peripheral walls 47 in the "X" direction, so lateral movement of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16 is possible until the connecting portion 54 contacts the edge of the vertical portion 60 of the opening 56 and / or one side of the second portion 44 contacts the peripheral wall 47 when the isolator 18 is fixed to the slider body 16.

[0063] In one non-limiting embodiment, the allowed range of movement for adjustment in the X direction is 2.5 mm in either direction. Of course, ranges of movement greater or less than 2.5 mm are considered within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0064] Also shown is adjustment of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16 in the Z direction. As shown, the connecting portion 54 of the fixed tab 50 can move in the Z direction before the connecting portion 54 contacts the bottom of the vertical portion 60 of the opening 56 in the Z direction or when the elongated portion 52 contacts the surface 59 as described below. In addition, the living hinge 30 can move downward until it contacts the horizontal portion or first portion 42 of the hook member 40. Therefore, it can move in the "Z" direction to adjust the position of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16. In one non-limiting embodiment, the allowable amount of movement for adjustment in the Z direction is 4.5 mm in either direction. Of course, movements greater or less than 4.5 mm are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0065] Further, the region 45 has at least two features 49 protruding from the surface of the first side wall 22 located within the peripheral wall 47. The at least two features 49 provide surfaces that contact the second portion 44 of the hook member. In addition, the at least two features 49 extend to the intersection with the living hinge 30, which will prevent the isolator 18 from sliding out of the hook member 40 in the Y direction. Although at least two features 49 are shown, it should be understood that one or more than two features 49 can be provided. These surfaces of the features 49 will frictionally contact portions of the slider body 16 (e.g., the second portion 44 of the hook member 50), so that when the slider body 16 can move within a limited range relative to the isolator 18, the shape of the contact surface of the frictionally engaged features 49 and the second portion 44 of the hook member 50 will help maintain the position of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16 until a force is applied to overcome the friction between the features 49 and the contact surface of the second portion 44 of the hook member 50 to reposition the position of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16.

[0066] In addition, the slider body 16 has two pairs of features 51 that protrude from the surface of the vertical portion 60 of the slider body 16 near the opening 56. The two pairs of features 51 are each separated from each other to define a channel 53 in which the elongated portion 52 is received so as to prevent it from moving upward and entering the horizontal portion 58 when the elongated portion 52 has passed through the horizontal portion 58 of the opening 56. Each pair of features 51 includes an upper feature 55 and a lower feature 57. The upper feature 55 has a surface 59 facing the channel 53. The surface 59 provides a stop to limit the movement of the elongated portion 52 upward toward the horizontal portion 58 of the opening 56 in the Z direction. Therefore, once the elongated portion 52 of the fixing tab 50 has passed through the horizontal portion 58 of the opening 56, this will prevent the isolator 18 from being inadvertently removed from the slider body 16. The lower feature 57 may also have an inclined surface 61 close to the channel 53 to help the elongated portion 52 move into the channel 53. In addition, the surface of the lower feature 57 will be in frictional contact with the slender portion 52 of the fixing tab 50, so that when the slider body 16 can move within a limited range relative to the isolator 18, the surface of the lower feature 57 and the contact surface of the slender portion 52 of the fixing tab 50 will help to maintain the position of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16 until a force is applied to overcome the friction between the contact surface of the lower feature 57 and the slender portion 52 of the fixing tab 50 so as to reposition the position of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16.

[0067] As described above, it should also be understood that when the inclined guide 27 has been received within the opening 102 and the edge 103 of the inclined guide 27 engages the edge of the opening 102, movement of the isolator 18 relative to the slider body 16 in the X and Z directions may be due to movement of the window 28, so that when the glass of the window 28 is adjusted (for example, in the X and Z directions), the isolator 18 will move with the glass of the window 28.

[0068] Now refer to Fig.15 , shows an alternative embodiment of the present application. A slider assembly 120 is provided, however, once the isolator 18 is secured to the slider body 16, there is no need to adjust the isolator 18 in the X and Z directions. Therefore, the slider assembly 120 does not have a securing tab 50 extending from the second side wall 24, and there is no opening 56 in the slider body 16. And in this embodiment, there is no need to adjust the isolator 18 in the X and Z directions relative to the second portion 44 and the first portion 42 of the hook portion 40. Therefore, Fig.15The illustrated slider assembly 120 has all of the above-described features of the adjustable slider assembly 10, except for those features necessary to adjust the isolator 18 in the X and Z directions relative to the slider body 16. In other words, the securing tab 50 extending from the second side wall 24 is not required, and there is no opening 56 in the slider body 16. Furthermore, while the present embodiment still has the hook portion 40 with the first portion 42 and the second portion 44, it is not required to allow the isolator 18 to be movable in the X and Z directions relative to the slider body 16. Furthermore, in yet another alternative embodiment, the slider assembly 120 may have a securing tab or feature extending from the second side wall 24 that is configured to secure the second side wall 24 to the slider body 16 in a non-adjustable manner (e.g., in the X and Z directions).

[0069] The term "about" is intended to include the degree of error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity based on the equipment available at the time the application was filed. For example, "about" may include a range of ±8% or 5%, or 2% of a given value.

[0070] The terms used herein are only used for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "include" and / or "comprise" when used in this specification specify the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, element components and / or groups thereof.

[0071] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to one or more exemplary embodiments, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and elements thereof may be substituted with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt specific circumstances or materials to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its essential scope. Therefore, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for implementing the present disclosure, but the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable sliding member assembly (10) for a frameless window (28) of a vehicle door, characterized in that: Include: a slider body (16) having a hook portion (40), the hook portion (40) including a first portion (42) extending from the slider body (16) and a second portion (44), the first portion (42) extending from the slider body (16), the second portion (44) extending from the first portion (42) and terminating at a distal end (46); as well as An isolator (18) comprising a first side wall (22) spaced apart from a second side wall (24), the first side wall (22) being coupled to the second side wall (24) via a movable hinge (30), wherein when the isolator (18) is secured to the slider body (16), the movable hinge (30) is supported by the first portion (42) and the second portion (44) restricts movement of the first side wall (22).

2. An adjustable slide assembly (10) according to claim 1, wherein the second portion (44) is located in an area (45) surrounded by a peripheral wall (47), and when the isolator (18) is fixed to the slide body (16), the area (45) is located on the first side wall (22).

3. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 1, further comprising a clamp (20) secured to the first side wall (22).

4. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the slide body (16) is formed of metal and the isolator (18) is formed of plastic.

5. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the first side wall (22) and the second side wall (24) of the isolator (18) define a cavity (26), and when the window (28) is fixed to the adjustable slide assembly (10), a portion (101) of the window (28) is received in the cavity (26).

6. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the second side wall (24) has a securing tab (50) configured to be received within an opening (56) of the slide body (16).

7. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 6, wherein the fixing tab (50) has an elongated portion (52) fixed to the second side wall (24) by a connecting portion (54), such that the elongated portion (52) is spaced apart from the second side wall (24), and the opening (56) is a "T" shape having a horizontal portion (58) and a vertical portion (60), and the elongated portion (52) is configured to pass through the horizontal portion (58) but not through the vertical portion (60).

8. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 2, further comprising a cleat (20) secured to the first side wall (22), wherein the first side wall (22) has at least one hook (70) that holds a first portion of the cleat (20), and a second portion of the cleat (20) is held by a portion of a tab member (48) of the first side wall (22).

9. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 8, wherein the at least one hook (70) has an angled surface (74) such that an interference fit is formed between the cleat (20) and the first side wall (22).

10. An adjustable slide assembly (10) according to claim 7, wherein the slide body (16) has two pairs of features (51), the features (51) protruding from the surface of the slide body near the vertical portion of the opening, and the two pairs of features (51) are each separated from each other to define a channel (53), each of the two pairs of features (51) includes an upper feature (55) and a lower feature (57), the upper feature (55) having a surface (59) facing the channel (53), the surface providing a stop to limit the movement of the slender portion (52) toward the horizontal portion (58) of the opening (56).

11. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 10, wherein the lower feature (57) has an inclined surface (61) adjacent the channel (53) to assist in moving the elongated portion (52) into the channel.

12. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 10, wherein a surface of the lower feature (57) is in frictional contact with the elongated portion (52) of the retaining tab (50).

13. The adjustable slider assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein a slider (102) is located in the slider body (16) of the adjustable slider assembly (10), the slider (102) being configured to slidably engage a rail (17) of a window regulator (12).

14. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 2, wherein the region (45) has at least two features (49) protruding from a surface of the first side wall (22), the at least two features (49) providing a surface for frictional contact with the second portion (44) of the hook member (50).

15. The adjustable slide assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein the first side wall (22) has a feature (49) protruding from a surface of the first side wall (22), the feature (49) providing a surface for frictional contact with the second portion (44) of the hook member (50).

16. An adjustable slide assembly (10) according to claim 5, wherein the isolator further comprises an inclined guide (27) providing a surface for guiding a portion of the window (28) to the cavity (26), the inclined guide (27) having an edge (103) engaging with an edge of the opening (102) in the portion of the window so that when the window (28) is adjusted, the isolator (18) moves with the window (28).

17. A door module (14), characterized in that: Include: a window regulator (12) secured to the door module (14), the window regulator (12) comprising at least one guide rail (17) secured to the door module; and An adjustable slide assembly (10) is fixed to the at least one guide rail (17), the adjustable slide assembly (10) comprising: a slider body (16) having a hook portion (40) including a first portion (42) extending from the slider body and a second portion (44) extending from the first portion and terminating at a distal end (46); and An isolator (18) comprising a first side wall (22) spaced apart from a second side wall (24), the first side wall (22) being coupled to the second side wall (24) via a movable hinge (30), wherein when the isolator (18) is secured to the slider body (16), the movable hinge (30) is supported by the first portion (42) and the second portion (44) limits movement of the first side wall (22).

18. A sliding member assembly (10) for a frameless window (28) of a vehicle door, characterized in that: Include: a slider body (16) having a hook portion (40), the hook portion (40) including a first portion (42) extending from the slider body (16) and a second portion (44), the first portion (42) extending from the slider body (16), the second portion (44) extending from the first portion (42) and terminating at a distal end (46); as well as An isolator (18) comprising a first side wall (22) spaced apart from a second side wall (24), the first side wall (22) being coupled to the second side wall (24) via a living hinge (30), wherein when the isolator (18) is secured to the slider body (16), the living hinge (30) is supported by the first portion (42) and the second portion (44) limits movement of the first side wall (22).

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