Assembly for controlling a vehicle window, a structure device and a
The combination of the bracket device, the clamp assembly and the pillar device solves the problem of the window glass being flush with the vehicle's exterior panel, achieves stable guidance and sealing, and improves the vehicle's aerodynamics and aesthetic characteristics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202380093771.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-12-15
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
AI Technical Summary
In motor vehicle design, it is difficult to achieve with existing technology that the side window glass of a vehicle is flush with the vehicle's outer panel in a closed state and maintains stable and continuous guidance and sealing.
A bracket device, a clamp assembly and a pillar device are used. The bracket device surrounds the window glass, the clamp assembly is connected to the regulator, and the pillar device cooperates with the guide protrusion associated with the window glass to achieve that the window glass is flush with the vehicle's outer panel in the closed position, and the glass is moved up and down by the guide device and the window regulator.
The window glass is flush with the vehicle's exterior panel in the closed position, facilitating the installation and connection of the sealing strip to the window regulator, maintaining position and sealing requirements, and improving aerodynamics and aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus relating to window glasses, and more particularly to flush glazing system modules in door frames, particularly motor vehicle door frames. Background Art
[0002] The design of motor vehicles plays a crucial role in achieving both an attractive vehicle and air friction efficiency. In particular, the electrification of motor vehicles presents new challenges, for example in terms of energy supply, energy storage, and energy consumption. Consequently, in some cases, there is a need for "unconventional" designs—designs that differ from what is considered normal. Modern designs, particularly with curved or heavily curved side panels and exteriors, often make it difficult to achieve flush glass alignment with the exterior in doors and, in particular, window assemblies.
[0003] Therefore, in vehicle design, it is important to improve the aerodynamics and aesthetics of the vehicle body surface by providing windows that are substantially flush with the adjacent vehicle body surface. Especially for retractable windows, the guiding and sealing system must provide stable and continuous guiding and sealing without disrupting the continuity of the window to the vehicle body surface. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The present invention has been developed to achieve at least one of the objects of the present invention, namely, that the up and down movement of the automobile side window glass makes the original position (closed state) flush with the outer panel of the vehicle at all edges while maintaining the basic requirements of position and sealing.
[0005] Additional advantages can be achieved through the invention disclosed in this disclosure:
[0006] - facilitate the installation of sealing strips on the side and lower edges; and
[0007] - Allows connection to a window regulator at the lower edge.
[0008] These and other objects are achieved by an assembly for controlling a window pane of a vehicle. The assembly is configured to hold the window pane so that, in a closed position, the window pane is substantially flush with the vehicle's exterior panel at all edges. The window assembly includes a bracket assembly at least partially surrounding the window pane; and a clamp assembly configured to connect an adjuster to the bracket assembly. The clamp assembly may include a clamp configured to hold the window pane; a base portion; a connector configured to connect the base portion to the clamp, such that the connector is rotatably connected to the base portion and the clamp at each end portion; a guide portion configured to engage with the guide assembly; and at least one post assembly configured to engage with a guide protrusion associated with the window pane. The at least one post assembly is configured to exhibit a difference in the initial inboard movement when the window pane is lowered (a first position) and the outboard movement of the lower edge of the window pane when the window pane is closed (a second position). In one embodiment, the bracket assembly is formed as a partial frame surrounding three sides of the window pane and including a rear bracket portion, a front bracket portion, and a lower bracket portion. The bracket can also include guide pins on the rear bracket part and the front bracket part respectively. The clamp assembly can include a connector that is rotatably connected to the clamp at one end portion by a connector pin, and the connector is rotatably connected to the base part at one end by a connector pin. In one embodiment, the base part includes a space for receiving an end portion of the clamp that is fixed with a pin, and the shank of the space includes a hole for receiving the pin. In another embodiment, the base part also includes a guide portion that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base part and is configured to engage with the guide device. In one embodiment, the clamp is a substantially U-shaped body. In one embodiment, the clamp includes a locking mechanism. In another embodiment, the locking mechanism is arranged between the shanks of the U-shaped part and protrudes from one side of the inner surface of the shank of the U-shaped part. In one embodiment, the clamp includes a shank and is made of any material that allows the shank to have elasticity and allows receiving the bracket attachment extension or glass. In another embodiment, the locking mechanism includes a resilient member and is configured to cooperate with a recess in the bracket attachment extension to maintain the bracket attachment extension in a fixed position. In one embodiment, the handle of the substantially U-shaped clamp is connected to the base and the arms extend from the base. In one embodiment, the top edge of the handle is tilted inward to facilitate insertion of the bracket attachment extension. In yet another embodiment, the base portion is made of one of plastic, a composite material, fiberglass or metal. In one embodiment, a window regulator including a guide device is provided. The window regulator may include an electric motor, a pulley system and a drive cable attached to the clamp assembly to shift the clamp assembly between positions along the guide device.The support device may include a front panel, a support member and a guide arm. The support member may protrude from the front panel and present a substantially L-shaped cross-section together with the front panel. The support member may include a first guide track that is connected to a second guide track along the guide arm. In one embodiment, the second guide track has an entrance opening that is wider than the width of the second guide track, and the first guide track of the support member terminates in a first widening portion that is wider than the first guide track and has a second widening portion that is connected to the widening portion of the second guide track. The widening portion may have a width substantially the same as the widening portion, and they are combined together to build a space. In operation, the guide pin and protrusion of the retaining bracket are configured to shift inside the guide track of the pillar device, wherein the lower guide pin of the rear bracket is located on the protrusion, whereby the space in at least one pillar device also includes a protrusion extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the guide track, and when the window glass is raised, the guide pin and the protrusion travel inside the guide track, the space includes a stopper that prevents the movement of the guide pin, and the guide pin is raised by the protrusion of the space, and when both protrusions (i.e., the guide pin and the protrusion) are in the space, the window glass is forced outward and toward the outside of the vehicle door, and is thereby flush with the surrounding panel.
[0009] The present invention also relates to a pillar device for use in an assembly. The pillar device includes a support member and a guide arm, whereby the support member protrudes from the front panel and, together with the front panel, presents a portion having a substantially L-shaped cross-section. The support member includes a first guide rail connected to a second guide rail along the guide arm, wherein the second guide rail has an entrance opening wider than the width of the second guide rail, whereby the first guide rail of the support member terminates in a first widening portion, the width of the first widening portion being wider than the first guide rail, and the first guide rail of the support member has a second space connected to the space of the second guide rail. The space has substantially the same width as the space, and they are combined together to form a third space. The pillar device is also configured to be assembled on a vehicle door, whereby the first widening portion is substantially at the same horizontal height, and the space is at the same horizontal height as the second widening portion of the second pillar.
[0010] The present invention also relates to a clamp assembly configured to connect an adjuster to a bracket device in a device for controlling a window glass of a vehicle. The device is configured to hold the window glass so that the window glass is flush with an exterior panel of the vehicle in a closed position. The clamp assembly includes: a clamp configured to hold the window glass; a base portion; a connector configured to connect the base portion to the clamp, such that the connector is rotatably connected to the base portion and the clamp at each end portion; and a guide portion formed to cooperate with the guide device. The connector is rotatably connected to the clamp at one end portion by a connector pin, and the connector is rotatably connected to the base portion at one end by a connector pin.
[0011] The invention further relates to a door arrangement comprising the assembly and a vehicle comprising such a door arrangement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] Referring to the drawings, elements with the same reference numerals may represent similar elements throughout.
[0013] Figure 1 depicts a schematic side view of an exemplary embodiment of a vehicle door including an assembly according to the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 Depicts Figure 1 Schematic cross-section of the door along AA.
[0015] Figure 3 Shown Figure 2 The enlarged part C.
[0016] Figure 4 Describes the basis Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional view of a vehicle door along line BB.
[0017] Figure 5 Schematically shows the Figure 4 an enlarged view of portion D of the vehicle door;
[0018] Figure 6a depicts a schematic side view of an embodiment of a windowpane including an assembly according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 6b Describes the basis Figure 6a A schematic side view of a glass sheet;
[0020] Figure 7 Schematically shows the Figure 6a an enlarged view of a portion E of the glass plate;
[0021] Figure 8 Shown according to Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of a glass sheet along FF;
[0022] Figure 9 depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a clamp assembly according to an aspect of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 10 is based on Figure 9 A front view of the fixture assembly;
[0024] Figure 11 is based on Figure 9 a side view of a fixture assembly;
[0025] Figure 12 is based on Figure 9 A top view of the fixture assembly;
[0026] Figure 13 is based on Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the fixture assembly along line II;
[0027] Figure 14 is a schematic side view of a window regulator including components according to one aspect of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 15 A pillar arrangement according to the present invention is depicted in perspective view;
[0029] Figure 16 Depicted in side view according to Figure 15 The support device according to one aspect of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 17 A perspective view depicts a support structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure;
[0031] Figure 18 Depicted in side view according to Figure 17 Support device;
[0032] Figure 19 Shown Figure 18 The enlarged circle part of
[0033] Figures 20a to 22a shows a front view of the door from the inside with the inner panel removed and the window glass in a different position; and
[0034] Figures 20b to 22b Shown through Figures 20a to 22a Cutaway of the door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] As used herein, the terms "flush" or "flush mounted" are to be broadly interpreted as defining a window pane having an edge portion that lies in the same plane as the exterior components surrounding the glass when the window pane is in a closed position.
[0036] Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of a door 100 for a motor vehicle (not shown) is shown. Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 AA cross-sectional view. This exemplary embodiment shows the left front door. However, the present invention is applicable to all vehicle doors of different vehicle types. Vehicle door 100 also includes frame members 101 and 102, with member 101 being a front pillar and member 102 being a rear pillar. Front pillar 101 is positioned toward the front of vehicle door 100, while rear pillar 102 is positioned toward the rear of the vehicle door.
[0037] The door 100 further comprises an outer panel provided as an outer cover shell 110. The cover shell may be made of a suitable material, such as steel, aluminum, carbon fiber or any suitable composite material, etc. An outer handle 111 may be provided for opening the door.
[0038] The vehicle door 100 also includes a glass panel 120. The glass panel 120 is partially disposed within the front pillar 101 and the rear pillar 102 to guide the glass panel 120 when opening or closing. The glass panel 120 includes a glass portion 121, which is generally transparent. The pillars may include guide portions that guide the glass panel when opening or closing. This will be described in more detail below. Figure 2 , 112 represents an inner panel. A driving mechanism, electronic components, sealing components, and a locking mechanism are generally provided between the inner panel 112 and the outer panel 110.
[0039] Figure 3 Shown Figure 2 , shows the glass retaining bracket 210 ′ (described in more detail below) and the window glass flush with the outer panel 110 of the door when the window is closed (i.e., the window glass covers the window opening).
[0040] Figure 4 Shown along BB( Figure 1 ) is a cut through the glass plate 120, the pillars 101 and 102. Figure 5 Depicted in an enlarged view Figure 4 102 and 102. The figure shows the window glass 121 and the support 102 in a flush position. It is also apparent that the window glass 121 is in communication with the retaining bracket 210. The support 102 has a substantially L-shaped cross-section, having a base portion 10211 and a protrusion 10221 substantially perpendicular to the base portion. The protrusion 10221 includes a groove 10231.
[0041] Figure 6a and Figure 6b The window glass 121 of the window 120, the bracket 200, the regulator rails 300 and the clamp assembly 400 are mainly shown. In this embodiment, the bracket 200 is formed as a partial frame around the three sides of the window glass, and includes a rear bracket part 210, a front bracket part 211 and a lower bracket part 212. The bracket 200 also includes guide pins 2101 and 2111 located on the rear bracket part and the front bracket part, respectively, and a glass holding frame 213. This embodiment is illustrated with two regulator rails 300, then one or more regulator rails can be used. Figure numerals 2102 and 2112 represent protrusions extending in the longitudinal direction of the glass. The lower (relative to the side of the window glass) guide pins 2101 and 2111 can be set on the corresponding protrusions.
[0042] The adjuster rails need not be parallel and may have different inclination angles with respect to each other.
[0043] Figure 6b The side view of FIG depicts a slight curve in the guide rail 300. Thus, the motion of the clamp assembly 400 and the attached glass sheet exhibits a spiral trajectory. The clamp assembly 400 operates as a connector, preferably detachably connecting the window glass to the guide rail.
[0044] Figure 7 Shown Figure 6a , showing an enlarged view of area E in FIG. 4 , showing end sections of the guide rail 300 and the clamp assembly 400 , which will be described in more detail below. Figure 8 Shown along Figure 7 Line FF in FIG passes through a cutaway of the clamp assembly 400 . The clamp assembly 400 connects the window glass 121 to the regulator rail 300 via the bracket attachment extension 2123 .
[0045] exist Figure 9 The clamp assembly 400 , shown in greater detail in , is configured to hold and connect the lower portion of the window bracket at one end and the regulator rail at the other end and, in this example, allow the window glass to be vertically displaced along the regulator rail 300 .
[0046] Now back Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the clamp assembly includes a base portion 401 and a clamp 402. In this example, the clamp 402 is configured to engage and retain the glass panel 121 of the window via the bracket attachment extension 2123.
[0047] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a clamp assembly 400, which includes a base portion 401, a clamp 402, a connector or connecting member 403, and connector pins 404 and 405. Connector member 403 is rotatably connected to clamp 402 at one end portion by connector pin 404, and connector member 403 is rotatably connected to base portion 401 at one end by connector pin 405.
[0048] The base portion 401 comprises a space 4012 for receiving one end of the connector part 403 which is fixed with a pin 405. Therefore, the side walls or shanks 4013 and 4014 of the space 4012 are provided with holes to receive the pin 405.
[0049] The base portion 401 also includes a gripping portion or track 4011 that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base portion and is configured to engage at least a side portion of the adjuster rail.
[0050] Figure 10 、11 12 and 13 depict the clamp assembly 400 from a front view, a side view, and a top view, respectively.
[0051] from Figure 10 and Figure 11 As is apparent from the view of the clamp 402, the clamp 402 is a generally U-shaped body that includes a locking mechanism 4021 disposed between the handles of the U-shaped member and protruding from one side of the inner surface of the handles of the U-shaped member. The clamp 402 can be made of any material that allows the handles to be resilient and allows the bracket attachment extension (or glass) to be received. The locking mechanism 4021 (which is also the resilient portion of the clamp 402) can mate with a hole or recess in the bracket attachment extension to hold the bracket attachment extension in a fixed position.
[0052] Now back Figure 11 , the clamp 402 connected to the base portion 401 via the connector part 403 is positioned in a lower position relative to the base portion 401. The connector part allows the clamp and the base portion to be displaced vertically relative to each other relative to the plane of the drawing, and as Figure 11 As shown, rotation is also permitted about axes 404 and 405. The handle of the substantially U-shaped clamp is connected to a base 4023, and arms 4022 extend from the base 4023. The top edge 4025 of the handle is angled inwardly to facilitate insertion of the bracket extension.
[0053] like Figure 12 As depicted, one end of the base portion 401 has a track 4011. In this exemplary embodiment, the track 4011 is substantially L-shaped to engage with a corresponding portion of the adjuster track and allow the clamp assembly to be displaced along the adjuster rail. The base portion can be made of plastic, a composite material (e.g., fiberglass), a metal (e.g., aluminum), etc.
[0054] Figure 13A section through the clamp assembly 400 along line II is shown. This view clearly illustrates the shape of the locking mechanism 4021 and connector component 403. Connector component 403 is a substantially rectangular block with two holes for pins 404 and 405, and articulates the base portion 401 to the clamp 402. The locking mechanism features a first claw 4021, integrally formed with and disposed on the top portion of arm 4022. The top portion of the claw may span. The claw 4021 may have a downwardly sloping upper surface that extends from the top portion and terminates in a downwardly directed catch that engages the claw's sloping upper and bottom surfaces, forming a substantially right-angled triangular element. The clamp may include one or more locking mechanisms. The claw 4021 may be configured to mate with, engage with, and interlock with at least one hole or aperture in the window bracket or, alternatively, in the glass. Thus, when the window bracket (or glass) is inserted into the U-shaped clamp 402, the claw engages in the hole and the claw snaps into place with the bracket and matches, so that the bracket is fixed to the clamp. This can also improve the rotational stability of the bracket / glass, which is related to the trajectory of the glass when moving between the open position and the closed position of the car door window. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the locking mechanism is shaped as a claw, which has a substantially right-angled rectangle with an inclined upper surface and a horizontal bottom surface, which allows the bracket attachment extension to be easily inserted between the U-shaped handles and locked therebetween. Obviously, other locking solutions can also be adopted, such as friction surfaces, magnetic locking, fastening devices (such as screws, rivets, etc.). Therefore, the clamp can be made of plastic, thermoplastic elastomer, composite materials (such as fiberglass, rubber, aluminum, etc.).
[0055] The connector portion may be made of plastic, composite material (eg, fiberglass), metal (eg, aluminum), etc. The clamp 400 may be made of plastic, metal, or rubber.
[0056] Figure 14 An exemplary window regulator 500 is shown for use with a window assembly including features according to the present invention. The window regulator 500 is shown as an exemplary unit that can be used to raise and lower a glass panel of a window (in a Figure 2 1 and 2. As shown, the window regulator 500 includes a guide rail 300. As previously described, a window clamp assembly 400 is provided that engages the guide rail 300 and moves between an upper position and a lower position to move the window bracket 201 and thereby the glass panel 121 ( Figure 6a ). The window regulator 500 is mounted on the inner panel 112 of the vehicle door ( Figure 2) and the housing 110. An electric motor 510 operates a drive cable 520 (which is attached to the clamp 400) through a pulley system to move the clamp 400 between the raised and lowered positions. The drive cable 520 is guided by a cable pulley 530. This design of the window regulator 500 illustrates only one of many types of window regulators that can include features of the present invention.
[0057] Track 4011( Figure 12 ) engages with a corresponding side portion of the guide rail 300, which has a protruding guide rail corresponding to the shape of the track 4011, and keeps the clamp assembly 400 displaceable along the adjuster guide rail 300.
[0058] Figure 15 is a perspective view of the front pillar 101 as viewed from the rear, that is, from the interior of the vehicle, Figure 16 1 is a side view of support 101. According to this exemplary embodiment, support 101 includes a front panel 1011, a support member 1012, and a guide arm 1013. Support member 1012 protrudes from front panel 1011 and, together with the front panel, presents a substantially L-shaped cross-section. Support member 1012 includes a first guide track 1014 connected to a second guide track 1015 along guide arm 1013. Second guide track 1015 has an inlet opening 1016 that is wider than the width of second guide track 1015. First guide track 1014 of support member 1012 terminates in a first widened portion 1017 having a width wider than first guide track 1014 and has a second widened portion 1018 connected to widened portion 1019 of second guide track 1015. Widened portion 1019 has substantially the same width as widened portion 1018, and together they create a space. The support can facilitate the installation of sealing strips on the side portions.
[0059] Figure 17 is a front perspective view of the rear pillar 102, ie, as viewed from the outside of the vehicle, and Figure 191 is a side view of pillar 102. Due to the configuration of the vehicle door, pillar 102 is taller than pillar 101. Pillar 102 includes a front (exterior) panel 1021, a support member 1022, and a guide arm 1023. Support member 1022 protrudes from front panel 1021 and, together with the front panel, presents a substantially L-shaped cross-section. Support member 1022 includes a first guide rail 1024 connected to a second guide rail 1025 along guide arm 1023. Second guide rail 1025 has an inlet opening 1026 that is wider than the width of guide rail 1025. First guide rail 1024 of support member 1022 includes a first widened portion 1027 having a wider width than first guide rail 1024, and a second widened portion 1028 connected to widened portion 1029 of guide rail 1025. Widened portion 1029 has substantially the same width as widened portion 1028, and together they create a space.
[0060] When the pillar is assembled on the vehicle door, the widened portion 1017 and the widened portion 1027 will be located at substantially the same level, and the widened portions 1018 / 1019 will be located at the same level as the widened portions 1028 / 1029 .
[0061] In operation, the guide pin 2101 and protrusion 2102 of the retaining bracket 210 are configured to shift within the guide tracks 1025 and 1024 of the rear pillar 102, while the guide pin 2111 and protrusion 2112 of the bracket 210 are configured to shift within the guide tracks 1015 and 1014 of the front pillar 101.
[0062] Figure 19 Shown Figure 18 The circle part. Figure 6a As shown, the lower guide pin 2101 of the rear bracket 2102 is located on the protrusion. Space 1029 also includes a protrusion extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of guide rail 1025. When the window glass is raised, the guide pin and the protrusion travel inside guide rails 1024 and 1025. Space 1029 includes a stopper 10291 that prevents the movement of guide pin 2101, and the guide pin is raised by the protrusion of space 1029. When the two protrusions (i.e., one guide pin 2101 and protrusion 2102 located on protrusion 2102) are in spaces 1027 and 1028 / 1029, the window glass is forced outward and toward the exterior of the vehicle door, thereby being flush with the exterior.
[0063] The same functions as described above are achieved at the front pillar together with the front bracket guide pin 2111 and the protrusion 2112.
[0064] Figures 20a to 22a and Figures 20b to 22bSome initial steps in operating a glazing according to the invention are shown.All reference numerals may not be disclosed in one figure but in a series of figures.
[0065] Figure 20a and Figure 20b (It is along Figure 20b ), shown when the window glass 121 is closed and flush with the exterior of the door, i.e. the housing 110 of the door (or car). Thus, the bracket attachment extension 2123 carried by the clamp 402 and the base portion 401 via the connector 403 is substantially on the edge of the door opening for the window. It can be placed on the edge or have a small space and be covered by a sealing device not shown. The clamp assembly 400 is substantially in its topmost position along the guide rail 300. Previously combined Figure 14 Actuation of the clamp assembly is described by means of an adjuster 500. The edges of the window opening may include a resilient material to provide further sealing, or the attachment extension (at least adjacent the edge of the window opening) may be made of a resilient material suitable for sealing.
[0066] Figure 21a and Figure 21b shows the state of the regulator when it is first actuated. Figure 21a LL in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the adjuster is configured to move the clamp assembly 400 downward along the guide rail 300. The downward movement of the clamp assembly 400 displaces the connector 403 to rotate about the connector pins 404 and 405, which causes the attachment extension 2123 connected to the clamp 402 to move away from the housing 110 (from left to right in the figure). The movement of the attachment extension 2123 can begin with a slight lifting of the attachment extension 2123 and the window glass to disconnect from the edge of the housing 110 and facilitate inward movement (away from the housing).
[0067] Figure 22a and Figure 22b (It depicts the Figure 22a ), shows that as the adjuster is further actuated, the clamp assembly 400 moves further downward along the guide rail 300. The additional downward movement of the clamp assembly 400 further displaces the connector 403, which rotates about connector pins 404 and 405, which causes the attachment extension 2123 connected to the clamp 402 to move further away from the housing 110 (from left to right in the figure). Figure 22b It is shown that the connecting member 403 is now positioned substantially vertically.If the actuator further displaces the clamp assembly along the guide rail 300, the window glass 121 will move between the outer shell 110 and the inner cover 112 until the actuator stops or is in its lowermost position.
[0068] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps than those listed, and the word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. It should also be noted that any reference signs do not limit the scope of the claims, the present invention may be implemented at least in part by hardware and software, and a plurality of "means", "units" or "devices" may be represented by the same item of hardware.
[0069] Unless otherwise explained, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. In the event of a conflict, this specification (including term explanations) shall prevail. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular terms "a", "an" and "the" include plural references. Similarly, the word "or" is intended to include "and" unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "include" means "comprising"; therefore, "include A or B" means including A or B, and A and B are included at the same time. All numerical ranges given herein include all values, including endpoints (unless specifically excluded) and any and all intermediate ranges between the endpoints.
[0070] In the following description, terms such as "upper," "lower," "above," "below," "horizontal," "vertical," "left," and "right" may be used. Where applicable, these terms are used to provide some clarity when dealing with relative relationships. However, these terms are not intended to imply absolute relationships, positions, and / or orientations. For example, the "upper" surface of an object can become the "lower" surface by simply turning the object over. Despite this, it remains the same object.
[0071] The embodiments mentioned and described above are given as examples only and should not limit the present invention. Other solutions, uses, purposes and functions within the scope of the present invention as claimed in the following patent claims should be obvious to those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An assembly for controlling a window glass (121) of a vehicle, the assembly being configured to hold the window glass (121) so that the window glass is substantially flush at all edges with an exterior panel of the vehicle when in a closed position, wherein the window control assembly comprises: A support device (200) at least partially surrounding the window pane (121); A clamp assembly (400) configured to connect an adjuster to the support device (200), the clamp assembly (400) comprising: o a clamp (402) configured to hold the window pane; o base portion (401); o a connector (403) configured to connect the base portion (401) to the clamp (402) such that the connector (403) is rotatably connected to the base portion (401) and the clamp (402) at each end portion; o a guide portion (4011) formed to cooperate with the guide device (300); at least one support means (101; 102) configured to cooperate with a guide projection (2101; 2102; 2111; 2112) associated with said window pane, and wherein at least one said support means (101; 102) is configured to: o Presents a difference that defines the initial inward tilting motion when lowering the glass and the outward swinging motion of the lower edge of the glass when closing the glass.
2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein The bracket device (200) is formed as a partial frame surrounding three sides of the window glass and includes a rear bracket portion (210), a front bracket portion (211) and a lower bracket portion (212).
3. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein The support (200) further comprises guide pins (2101; 2111) on the rear support portion and the front support portion, respectively.
4. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The clamp assembly (400) including a connector (403) is rotatably connected to the clamp (402) at one end portion by a connector pin (404), and the connector (403) is rotatably connected to the base portion (401) at one end by a connector pin (405).
5. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein The base portion (401) includes a space (4012) for receiving one end of the clamp (402) fixed with the pin (405), and the handle (4013; 4014) of the space (4012) includes a hole for receiving the pin (405).
6. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The base portion (401) further comprises a guide portion (4011) which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base portion and is configured to engage with the guide means.
7. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The clamp (402) is a substantially U-shaped body.
8. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The clamp (402) includes a locking mechanism (4021).
9. Assembly according to claims 7 and 8, wherein The locking mechanism is disposed between the handles of the U-shaped body and protrudes from one side of an inner surface of the handle of the U-shaped member.
10. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The clamp (402) includes a handle and is made of a material that allows the handle to be resilient and to receive a bracket attachment extension or glass.
11. The assembly according to claim 8, wherein The locking mechanism (4021) includes a resilient member configured to cooperate with a recess in the bracket attachment extension to retain the bracket attachment extension in a fixed position.
12. The assembly of claim 9, wherein: The substantially U-shaped handle of the clamp is connected to a base (4023) and arms (4022) extend from the base (4023).
13. The assembly of claim 11, wherein: The top edge (4025) of the handle is angled inwardly to facilitate insertion of the bracket attachment extension.
14. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The base portion is made of one of plastic, composite material, fiberglass or metal.
15. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a window regulator (500), said window regulator (500) comprising said guide device (300).
16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein: The window regulator (500) includes an electric motor (510), a pulley system, and a drive cable (520) attached to the clamp assembly (400) to displace the clamp assembly (400) between positions along the guide (300).
17. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The support device (101; 102) comprises a front panel (1011), a support member (1012) and a guide arm (1013).
18. The assembly of claim 17, wherein The support member (1012) protrudes from the front panel (1011) and together with the front panel presents a portion having a substantially L-shaped cross section.
19. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims 17 or 18, wherein The bracket (1012) includes a first guide track (1014) connected to a second guide track (1015) along the guide arm (1013).
20. The assembly of claim 19, wherein The second guide rail (1015) has an entrance opening (1016) wider than the width of the second guide rail (1015), and the first guide rail (1014) of the bracket (1012) terminates at a first widened portion (1017) having a width wider than the first guide rail (1014) and has a second widened portion (1018) connected to the widened portion (1019) of the second guide rail (1015).
21. The assembly of claim 20, wherein The widened portion (1019) has substantially the same width as the widened portion (1018), and they are combined together to construct a space.
22. An assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein In operation, the guide pin (2101) and the projection (2102) of the retaining bracket (210) are configured to be displaced within the guide track (1025; 1024) of the pillar arrangement, wherein the lower guide pin (2101) of the rear bracket (210) is located on the projection, wherein the space (1029) in at least one of the pillar arrangements (101; 102) further comprises a projection extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the guide track (1025), and when the window glass is raised, the guide pin and the projection are displaced within the guide track The window glass is moved inside the doorway (1024; 1025), the space (1029) includes a stopper (10291) which prevents the movement of the guide pin (2101), and the guide pin is raised by the protrusion of the space (1029), and when both protrusions, namely the guide pin (2101) and the protrusion (2102), are in the space (1027) and the space (1028 / 1029), the window glass is forced outward and toward the outside of the door and is thus flush with the surrounding panel.
23. A support device (101) for an assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 22, comprising a support member (1012) and a guide arm (1013), whereby the support member (1012) protrudes from a front panel (1011) and presents together with the front panel a portion having a substantially L-shaped cross section, the support member (1012) comprising a first guide track (1014) connected to a second guide track (1015) along the guide arm (1013), wherein the second guide track (1015) has an inlet that is wider than the width of the second guide track (1015) An opening (1016), whereby the first guide track (1014) of the support member (1012) terminates at a first widened portion (1017), the first widened portion (1017) having a width wider than the first guide track (1014), and the first guide track (1014) of the support member (1012) has a second space (1018) connected to the space (1019) of the second guide track (1015), wherein the space (1019) has substantially the same width as the space (1018), and they are combined together to construct a third space.
24. The pillar device according to claim 23 is configured to be assembled on a vehicle door, wherein the first widened portion (1017) and the first widened portion (1027) are substantially at the same level, and the space (1018; 1019) is at the same level as the second widened portion (1028; 1029) of the second pillar.
25. A clamp assembly (400) configured to connect an adjuster to a bracket assembly (200) in an apparatus for controlling a window glass (121) of a vehicle, the apparatus being configured to hold the window glass (121) so that the window glass is flush with an exterior panel of the vehicle when in a closed position, the clamp assembly (400) comprising: A clamp (402) configured to hold the window pane; Base portion (401); a connector (403) configured to connect the base portion (401) to the clamp (402) such that the connector (403) is rotatably connected to the base portion (401) and the clamp (402) at each end portion; A guide portion (4011) formed to cooperate with the guide device (300); • wherein the connector (403) is rotatably connected to the clamp (402) at one end portion by a connector pin (404), and the connector (403) is rotatably connected to the base portion (401) at one end by a connector pin (405).
26. A door arrangement (100) comprising an assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 22.
27. A vehicle comprising a door arrangement according to claim 26.