A kind of automobile special-shaped parts inspection tool that is convenient for positioning and fixing

By designing a positioning component and locking component that is suitable for the shape of the sunroof hanging wind strip, combined with the inspection component and the automobile special-shaped part inspection tool of the wind dust removal mechanism, the complex positioning and cumbersome detection of the sunroof wind strip are solved, and the effect of rapid positioning and efficient detection is achieved.

CN222719412UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04YUKE PLASTICS XIAMEN CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421053617.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-15
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-15

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Technical Problem

When detecting the appearance quality, the sunroof windshield strips require the use of complex positioning devices to fix them, resulting in cumbersome inspection process.

Method used

A convenient positioning and fixing automotive special-shaped parts inspection tool is designed, including positioning components, locking components, locking knobs, inspection components and wind dust removal mechanisms. The sunroof wind strip is quickly fixed by positioning components and locking components that are adapted to the shape of the supporting legs and beams of the sunroof wind strip, and the quality inspection components and wind dust removal mechanism are used for quality inspection.

Benefits of technology

The rapid positioning and simple quality inspection process of the sunroof windshield strip are realized, which avoids the complex use of positioning devices and cumbersome inspection processes. At the same time, the accuracy and safety of inspection are ensured through the wind dust removal mechanism.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of automobile special-shaped parts inspection tools, and in particular to an automobile special-shaped parts inspection tool that is convenient for positioning and fixing. The technical problem is that a sunroof windshield strip needs to be fixed by a complex positioning device when detecting the appearance quality, which makes the inspection inconvenient. The technical solution is that an automobile special-shaped parts inspection tool that is convenient for positioning and fixing comprises a detection platform, a positioning component, a locking component, a locking knob, a leaning inspection component, and a wind power dust removal mechanism. The utility model uses a positioning component and a locking component designed according to the appearance of a foot portion and a crossbeam portion of the sunroof windshield strip, so that the windshield strip can be positioned when the surface quality of the sunroof windshield strip is inspected, and the structural gap between the locking component and the windshield strip can be checked to determine whether the sunroof windshield strip has quality defects. The utility model is simple and convenient to use, and solves the problem that a sunroof windshield strip needs to be fixed by a complex positioning device when detecting the appearance quality, which makes the inspection inconvenient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile special-shaped parts inspection tools, in particular to an automobile special-shaped parts inspection tool which is convenient for positioning and fixing. Background Art

[0002] The sunroof windshield is a key functional component on the car sunroof. It has a special special-shaped structure and its main function is to reduce wind resistance. Therefore, its appearance structure has an important influence on its windshield function. During processing and production, its appearance quality must be strictly controlled to ensure that its special shape can fully play a spoiler role after it is put into use.

[0003] This type of sunroof windshield is generally inspected using a measuring ruler during quality inspection. Before inspection, a positioning device is required to lock it firmly on the inspection bench. This positioning device generally uses a clamp-type positioning structure. Since the shape of the sunroof windshield is irregular, multiple clamp structures are required. When positioning, the sunroof windshield is pressed into each clamp one by one for fixation. After placement, a ruler and other tools are required to inspect various locations on the sunroof windshield. The entire inspection process is cumbersome.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the fact that complex fixtures are needed to be used for positioning the above-mentioned sunroof windshield during appearance quality inspection and the inspection process is cumbersome, a testing fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing can be designed. This allows the sunroof windshield to be quickly fixed and quality inspection can be carried out through the fixing mechanism and the inspection tool. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the problem that the sunroof windshield strip needs to be fixed using a complex positioning device when inspecting its appearance quality, which makes inspection inconvenient.

[0006] The technical scheme of the utility model is: a conveniently positioned and fixed automobile special-shaped parts inspection tool, comprising a testing platform, a positioning component, a locking component, a locking knob, a leaning inspection component, and a wind dust removal mechanism; the positioning component is adapted to the supporting foot portion of the sunroof windshield strip and has two groups, the two positioning components are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the upper end of the testing platform, the locking component has five groups and is all arranged between the two positioning components, the locking component is rotated to abut against the crossbeam portion of the sunroof windshield strip, the locking knob is installed on the locking component, the side wall of the locking knob has a longitudinal cutting plane, a stretchable and movable leaning inspection component is installed at the front end of the testing platform, the leaning inspection component performs detection by abutting against the gap between the locking component and the crossbeam portion of the sunroof windshield strip, and the wind dust removal mechanism is installed on the testing platform and is located below the positioned sunroof windshield strip.

[0007] Preferably, a positioning assembly and a locking assembly that are respectively adapted to the shapes of the support foot and cross beam of the sunroof windshield are used to quickly and firmly fix the sunroof windshield. Then, a leaning inspection assembly is used in conjunction with the locking assembly to detect whether the sunroof windshield meets the processing quality standards by checking whether the leaning inspection assembly can pass through the gap between the cross beam of the sunroof windshield and the locking assembly. The wind dust removal mechanism performs wind cleaning on the cross beam of the sunroof windshield during the detection.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning assembly includes a No. 1 base, a back plate, a snap-in, a No. 2 base, a side plate, and a support platform; the No. 1 base and the No. 2 base are both installed on the inspection platform by bolt anchoring, the No. 1 base is integrally fixedly connected with the back plate at the upper end, the back plate is provided with a snap-in that matches the foot portion of the skylight windshield strip, the No. 2 base is located in front of the No. 1 base, the No. 2 base is integrally fixedly connected with the side plate that rests on the side wall of the foot portion of the skylight windshield strip, the side plate is integrally fixedly connected with a support platform that is on the same horizontal axis as the snap-in, The ends of the two supporting legs of the windshield are pressed into the two opposite left and right slots respectively, and the side vertical plates and the support platform are used to provide lateral and bottom support for the middle section structure of the supporting legs to ensure that the sunroof windshield is in a horizontal state. Because the structural components of the sunroof windshield itself are large, one-time molding processing cannot guarantee that there will be no dimensional deviation. Therefore, the width of the slot on one side matches the supporting leg, and the width of the slot on the other side is slightly larger than the supporting leg, so as to ensure that when the sunroof windshield is inserted, the two supporting legs will not be unable to be inserted into the corresponding slots due to dimensional deviation in the production.

[0009] Preferably, the lock assembly includes a No. 3 base, a support, a cantilever platform, a buckle frame, a recess, and a handle; the upper end of the No. 3 base is integrally fixedly connected to the support, the cantilever platform is integrally fixedly connected to the side wall of the support, one end of the buckle frame is above the cantilever platform and is rotatably connected to the support through a pin, the other end of the buckle frame is a 90-degree hook structure and a handle is fixedly installed on the upper side of the hook structure, a recess adapted to the crossbeam portion of the skylight windshield strip is provided on the inner side wall of the hook structure, the locking knob is connected to the screw thread on the support through a stud, and the locking knob is rotated. Rotate until its tangent plane faces the buckle frame so that there is no obstruction above the buckle frame, and then rotate the buckle frame with the pin shaft as the axis so that the hook structure is pressed above the sunroof windshield. The cantilevered platform serves as the bottom limit structure of the buckle frame to prevent it from rotating further downward. Rotate the locking knob to turn its tangent plane to the other side. The bottom of the locking knob limits the top of the buckle frame. The crossbeam of the sunroof windshield is pressed into the recess, and there is a certain gap with the inner wall of the recess. The size of the gap can be used to judge whether the shape of the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield meets the quality requirements.

[0010] Preferably, the inner wall of the recess has an arc-shaped groove and a rubber roller is embedded in the groove. The rubber roller is an elastic airbag column with a hollow interior. The rubber roller serves as an elastic protective structure between the crossbeam portion of the sunroof windshield and the inner wall of the recess, and both ends of the rubber roller are hidden in the recess, which will not affect the inspection component from probing into the gap between the crossbeam portion of the sunroof windshield and the inner wall of the recess.

[0011] Preferably, the inspection component includes an elastic coil, a handle, and an inspection head; one end of the elastic coil is fixedly connected to the front side of the inspection platform, the other end of the elastic coil is fixedly connected to the handle, and both ends of the handle are fixedly connected to an L-shaped inspection head. Through the elastic expansion and contraction characteristics of the elastic coil, the handle can be manually pulled to allow the inspection head to move back and forth between different buckle frames, so as to probe and inspect the gap between the crossbeam of the corresponding sunroof windshield and the inner wall of the recess.

[0012] Preferably, a magnetic suction port adapted for the inspection head is symmetrically provided at the front end of the testing table, and a magnet sheet is installed on the inner wall of the magnetic suction port. The inspection head can be inserted into the magnetic suction port and fixed by magnetic adsorption with the magnet sheet. When not testing, there is no need to place the inspection assembly on the testing table. You only need to insert the inspection head into the magnetic suction port accordingly, and the inspection head can be adsorbed and fixed by the magnet sheet. You can directly pull it out when using it.

[0013] Preferably, the wind dust removal mechanism includes a wind plate and an external fan. The wind plate is fixedly mounted on the inspection platform and has an air outlet on its surface below the crossbeam of the skylight windshield. The air outlet channel of the external fan is connected to the wind plate through a hose. A rubber column supported below the crossbeam of the skylight windshield is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the wind plate. During the positioning inspection process, the external fan is always running, and the crossbeam of the skylight windshield is blown away by wind through the air outlet on the wind plate to blow away the surface dust, thereby avoiding scratches on the surface of the skylight windshield due to the presence of hard dust particles during inspection.

[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0015] 1. Through the positioning assembly and locking assembly designed according to the shape of the foot and crossbeam of the skylight windshield, the skylight windshield can be positioned when the surface quality of the skylight windshield is inspected, and the structural gap between the locking assembly and the windshield can be checked to determine whether the skylight windshield has quality defects. It is simple and convenient to use;

[0016] 2. Use the magnetic suction port set on the test table. After the inspection component is used, it can be quickly inserted and fixed in the magnetic suction port to prevent it from falling out, ensuring that the top of the test table is clean;

[0017] 3. Use the wind plate installed under the sunroof guard bar to remove dust from the guard bar during inspection to remove hard dust particles on the surface and avoid scratches on the guard bar surface caused by squeezing during inspection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 The first three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing is shown in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 The second three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing is shown in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 The three-dimensional structure diagram of the positioning assembly of the automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture which is convenient for positioning and fixing is shown in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 The three-dimensional structure diagram of the locking assembly of the automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture which is convenient for positioning and fixing is shown in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 The following is a schematic diagram of the enlarged three-dimensional structure of the details of the inspection component of the automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 The utility model is a schematic diagram of an enlarged three-dimensional structure of the wind plate details of the automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture which is convenient for positioning and fixing.

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1. testing platform; 4. locking knob; 5. rubber roller; 7. magnetic suction port; 8. wind plate; 9. rubber column; 201. base No. 1; 202. back plate; 203. bayonet; 204. base No. 2; 205. side plate; 206. support platform; 301. base No. 3; 302. support; 303. cantilever platform; 304. buckle frame; 305. recess; 306. handle; 601. elastic coil; 602. pull handle; 603. inspection head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See also Figure 1-4The utility model provides an embodiment: a convenient positioning and fixing automobile special-shaped parts inspection tool, comprising a testing platform 1, a positioning component, a locking component, a locking knob 4, a leaning inspection component, and a wind dust removal mechanism; the positioning component is adapted to the supporting foot of the sunroof windshield strip and has two groups, the two positioning components are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the upper end of the testing platform 1, the locking component has five groups and is arranged between the two positioning components, the locking component rotates to abut against the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield strip, the locking knob 4 is installed on the locking component, the side wall of the locking knob 4 has a longitudinal cutting plane, and a stretchable and movable leaning inspection component is installed at the front end of the testing platform 1 The inspection component is inspected by leaning against the gap between the locking component and the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield. The wind dust removal mechanism is installed on the inspection platform 1 and is located below the positioned sunroof windshield. The sunroof windshield is quickly and firmly fixed by using the positioning component and the locking component that are respectively adapted to the shape of the support foot and crossbeam of the sunroof windshield. The inspection component is then used in conjunction with the locking component to determine whether the inspection component can pass through the gap between the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield and the locking component to determine whether the sunroof windshield meets the processing quality standards. The wind dust removal mechanism performs wind cleaning on the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield while inspecting.

[0027] See also Figure 3 In this embodiment, the positioning assembly includes a base No. 201, a back plate 202, a bayonet 203, a base No. 204, a side plate 205, and a support platform 206; the base No. 1 201 and the base No. 204 are both installed on the test platform 1 by bolt anchoring, the upper end of the base No. 1 201 is integrally fixedly connected with the back plate 202, and the upper end of the back plate 202 is provided with a bayonet 203 adapted to the foot of the skylight windshield strip, the base No. 204 is located on the front side of the base No. 1 201, and the upper end of the base No. 2 204 is integrally fixedly connected with the side plate 205 that rests on the side wall of the foot of the skylight windshield strip, and the side plate 205 is integrally fixedly connected with the bayonet 203 adapted to the foot of the skylight windshield strip. The opening 203 is on the support platform 206 on the same horizontal axis, and the ends of the two supporting feet of the skylight windshield are pressed into the two opposite bayonet openings 203 on the left and right respectively, and the side vertical plate 205 and the support platform 206 are used to support the middle section structure of the supporting feet at the side and bottom to ensure that the skylight windshield is in a horizontal state. Because the structural components of the skylight windshield itself are relatively large, one-time molding processing cannot guarantee that there is no size deviation. Therefore, the width of the bayonet 203 on one side is consistent with the supporting foot, and the width of the bayonet 203 on the other side is slightly larger than the supporting foot, so as to ensure that when the skylight windshield is placed, the two supporting feet will not be unable to be placed in the corresponding bayonet 203 due to the size deviation of the manufacturing.

[0028] See also Figure 4305, a handle 306, a nut 306, a nut 307, a nut 308, a nut 309, a nut 310, a nut 311, a nut 312, a nut 313, a nut 314, a nut 315, a nut 316, a nut 317, a nut 318, a nut 319, a nut 320, a nut 321, a nut 322, a nut 323, a nut 324, a nut 325, a nut 326, a nut 327, a nut 328, a nut 329, a nut 330, a nut 331, a nut 332, a nut 333, a nut 334, a nut 335, a nut 336, a nut 337, a nut 338, a nut 339, a nut 340, a nut 341, a nut 342, a nut 343, a nut 344, a nut 345, a nut 346, a nut 347, a nut 348, a nut 349, a nut 349, a nut 340 The hook structure is pressed on the top of the sunroof windshield, and the cantilevered platform 303 serves as the bottom limit structure of the buckle frame 304 to prevent it from rotating further downward. The locking knob 4 is rotated to make its cutting plane turn to the other side. The bottom of the locking knob 4 limits the top of the buckle frame 304. The crossbeam of the sunroof windshield is pressed into the recess 305, and there is a certain gap with the inner wall of the recess 305. The size of the gap is used to judge whether the shape of the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield meets the quality requirements. There is an arc-shaped groove on the inner wall of the recess 305, and a rubber roller 5 is embedded in the groove. The rubber roller 5 is an elastic airbag column with a hollow interior. The rubber roller 5 serves as an elastic protective structure between the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield and the inner wall of the recess 305, and both ends of the rubber roller 5 are hidden in the recess 305, which will not affect the inspection component from probing into the gap between the crossbeam of the sunroof windshield and the inner wall of the recess 305.

[0029] See also Figure 5 In this embodiment, the inspection assembly includes an elastic coil 601, a handle 602, and an inspection head 603; one end of the elastic coil 601 is fixedly connected to the front side of the inspection platform 1, and the other end of the elastic coil 601 is fixedly connected to the handle 602, and the left and right ends of the handle 602 are fixedly connected to the L-shaped inspection head 603. Through the elastic expansion and contraction characteristics of the elastic coil 601, the handle 602 can be manually pulled to allow the inspection head 603 to move back and forth between different buckle frames 304 to adjust the corresponding sunroof block. The gap between the crossbeam of the wind strip and the inner wall of the recess 305 is probed for inspection. A magnetic suction port 7 which is compatible with the inspection head 603 is symmetrically provided at the front end of the inspection platform 1. A magnet sheet is installed on the inner wall of the magnetic suction port 7. The inspection head 603 can be inserted into the magnetic suction port 7 and fixed by magnetic adsorption with the magnet sheet. When not inspecting, there is no need to place the inspection component on the inspection platform 1. Only the inspection head 603 needs to be inserted into the magnetic suction port 7 accordingly, and the inspection head 603 can be adsorbed and fixed by the magnet sheet, and can be directly pulled out when in use.

[0030] See also Figure 1-26. In the present embodiment, the wind dust removal mechanism comprises a wind plate 8 and an external fan. The wind plate 8 is fixedly mounted on the inspection platform 1 and has an air outlet on its surface below the crossbeam of the skylight windshield. The air outlet channel of the external fan is connected with the wind plate 8 through a hose. A rubber column 9 supported below the crossbeam of the skylight windshield is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the wind plate 8. During the positioning inspection process, the external fan is always running, and the crossbeam of the skylight windshield is blown away by wind through the air outlet on the wind plate 8 to remove the dust on the surface, so as to avoid scratches on the surface of the skylight windshield due to the presence of hard dust particles during inspection. The rubber column 9 is made of hard plastic material, which plays a certain supporting role on the crossbeam below the skylight windshield to avoid the skylight windshield from becoming unstable and tilted.

[0031] When working, the user aligns the two end portions of the supporting legs of the skylight windshield with the two opposite bayonet holes 203 and presses them in, and places the middle of the supporting legs on the support platform 206, and the crossbeam of the skylight windshield falls on the rubber column 9, and starts the external fan to blow the crossbeam of the skylight windshield through the air outlet on the wind plate 8 to blow away the dust on the surface;

[0032] Then, the buckle frame 304 is rotated with the pin shaft as the axis, so that the hook structure is pressed on the skylight windshield strip, and the crossbeam part of the skylight windshield strip is pressed into the notch 305, and the locking knob 4 is turned to tighten the buckle frame 304;

[0033] Take out the inspection head 603 from the magnetic suction port 7, pull the elastic coil 601, and let the inspection head 603 move back and forth between different buckle frames 304 to detect the gap between the crossbeam part of the corresponding skylight windshield and the inner wall of the recess 305.

[0034] Through the above steps, by using the positioning assembly and locking assembly designed according to the appearance of the support foot and cross beam of the sunroof windshield, the windshield can be positioned when the surface quality of the sunroof windshield is inspected, and it can also be determined whether the sunroof windshield has quality defects by checking the structural gap between the locking assembly and the windshield. The use is simple and convenient to solve the problem that the sunroof windshield needs to be fixed with a complex positioning device when inspecting its appearance quality, which makes inspection inconvenient.

[0035] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A conveniently positioned and fixed automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture, comprising a testing platform (1); characterized in that: It also includes a positioning component, a locking component, a locking knob (4), a leaning inspection component, and a wind dust removal mechanism; the positioning component is adapted to the supporting foot of the skylight windshield strip and has two groups, the two positioning components are respectively mounted on the left and right sides of the upper end of the detection platform (1), the locking component has five groups and is arranged between the two positioning components, the locking component is rotated to abut against the crossbeam of the skylight windshield strip, the locking knob (4) is mounted on the locking component, and the side wall of the locking knob (4) has a longitudinal cutting plane, the front end of the detection platform (1) is mounted with a stretchable and movable leaning inspection component, the leaning inspection component performs detection by abutting against the gap between the locking component and the crossbeam of the skylight windshield strip, and the wind dust removal mechanism is mounted on the detection platform (1) and is located below the positioned skylight windshield strip.

2. The automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The positioning assembly comprises a first base (201), a back plate (202), a snap-on (203), a second base (204), a side plate (205), and a support platform (206); the first base (201) and the second base (204) are both installed on the inspection platform (1) by bolt anchoring, the first base (201) is integrally fixedly connected to the back plate (202) at its upper end, a snap-on (203) adapted to the foot portion of a skylight windshield strip is provided at the upper end of the back plate (202), the second base (204) is located in front of the first base (201), the second base (204) is integrally fixedly connected to the side plate (205) abutting against the side wall of the foot portion of the skylight windshield strip at its upper end, and the side plate (205) is integrally fixedly connected to the support platform (206) on the same horizontal axis as the snap-on (203) on the side plate (205).

3. The automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The lock assembly comprises a third base (301), a support (302), a cantilever platform (303), a buckle frame (304), a recess (305), and a handle (306); the upper end of the third base (301) is integrally fixedly connected to the support (302), the side wall of the support (302) is integrally fixedly connected to the cantilever platform (303), one end of the buckle frame (304) is located above the cantilever platform (303) and is rotatably connected to the support (302) via a pin shaft, the other end of the buckle frame (304) is a 90-degree hook structure, and a handle (306) is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the hook structure, a recess (305) adapted to the crossbeam portion of the skylight windshield strip is provided on the inner side wall of the hook structure, and the locking knob (4) is connected to the screw thread on the support (302) via a stud.

4. The automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing according to claim 3 is characterized in that: An arc-shaped groove is provided on the inner wall of the recess (305), and a rubber roller (5) is embedded and installed in the groove. The rubber roller (5) is an elastic airbag column with a hollow interior.

5. The automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The inspection component comprises an elastic coil (601), a pull handle (602), and an inspection head (603); one end of the elastic coil (601) is fixedly connected to the front side of the inspection platform (1), the other end of the elastic coil (601) is fixedly connected to the pull handle (602), and the left and right ends of the pull handle (602) are fixedly connected to the L-shaped inspection head (603).

6. The automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The front end of the detection platform (1) is symmetrically provided with a magnetic suction port (7) adapted to the detection head (603), and a magnet sheet is installed on the inner wall of the magnetic suction port (7). The detection head (603) can be inserted into the magnetic suction port (7) and fixed to the magnet sheet by magnetic attraction.

7. The automobile special-shaped parts inspection fixture that is convenient for positioning and fixing according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The wind dust removal mechanism comprises a wind plate (8) and an external fan, wherein the wind plate (8) is fixedly mounted on the test bench (1) and is provided with an air outlet located below the crossbeam portion of the skylight windshield strip on its surface, an air outlet passage of the external fan is connected to the wind plate (8) via a hose, and a rubber column (9) supported below the crossbeam portion of the skylight windshield strip is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the wind plate (8).