Vehicle Temporary Window Fixing Kit

Abstract

An adjustment profile (1) for coupling to a slot (11) of a frame in which a replaceable window (13) is arranged, a transparent sheet (2) which is pre-cut to fit the size of the window or can be cut to fit the size of the window, and coupling means (14) for fixing the sheet (2) to the adjustment profile (1) after it is coupled to the frame. The adjustment profile (1) has a wide part (1a) for adjusting to fit the slot (11) and a tab (1b) on the part opposite the coupling means (14). For adjustment with respect to the slot (11), the profile (1) has an expansion mechanism (E) or a clamping mechanism (P) or a longitudinal groove (S) with an adjustment tool (7) in the wide part (1a). Optionally, a protection profile (3) is also included.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] As stated in the name of the invention of this specification, the present invention relates to a kit for fixing a temporary window for a vehicle, and provides advantages and characteristics described in detail below for its intended function, and relates to a kit that improves the prior art.

[0002] The object of the present invention is a kit including at least one adjustment profile adapted to be coupled to the frame of a replaceable window and a transparent sheet fixed to the profile through attachment means provided therefor, which constitutes the elements necessary to temporarily replace any of the damaged vehicle windows in a quick and easy manner.

[0003] The application field of the present invention is within the industrial field specialized in the manufacture of automotive accessories.

Background Art

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is caused by the inconveniences that occur when the side, front or rear window of a vehicle is damaged, and one will face the situation where it must be repaired quickly.

[0005] For this reason, one has to urgently visit a window repair expert, and during the drive to that place, one has to endure the inconvenience caused by the wind, or in the worst case, withstand the rain and the cold of winter. Needless to say, it is undoubtedly dangerous to drive under such conditions. Also, if there is no suitable glass at the workplace, it is obvious that one has to spend several days or park the car under such driving conditions.

[0006] Currently, the work generally carried out to avoid such conditions is to place plastic or cardboard with adhesive tape, but this is easily peeled off, not only loses visibility but also is not safe, and further induces greater inconvenience.

[0007] As described above, until the window can be properly replaced at a repair shop, it is preferable that appropriate means be provided that allow the user to directly obtain and install it themselves, which is easy to install, economically inexpensive, yet sufficiently sturdy and does not obstruct or reduce the view, enabling temporary replacement of the window.

[0008] For reference with respect to the current state of the art, a temporary replacement window and method are disclosed in Patent Document 1. Specifically, the document describes a temporary replacement window composed of a transparent sheet that is cut to the general shape of the opening of the window to be replaced and fixed around it using a double-sided adhesive tape that is pre-adhered around the window opening to form a barrier against the temporary sealing seal and elements.

[0009] The main difference between the kit object of the present invention and the conventional one is that the conventional tape has to adhere to the peripheral part of the window to be replaced, that is, the surface of the vehicle body that generally has a curved or non-flat shape, so there is a possibility of contamination and it is difficult to seal. Especially when forming a narrow frame at various stages of different materials from each other, the tape cannot be properly attached. As a result, it is difficult to properly fix the replacement sheet, especially when the wind and other atmospheric elements act on the tape and cause it to peel off during the running of the vehicle.

[0010] Therefore, in the kit of the present invention, a system is considered that can fix the sheet with a specific profile that can be fixed to the slot of the vehicle frame where the window to be replaced is arranged, so that the transparent replacement sheet can be fixed much more safely and effectively.

[0011] Therefore, at least from the applicant's perspective, the existence of any other vehicle temporary window fixing kit is not known, and there are no other inventions for similar uses having the same or similar technical characteristics as those claimed in this specification.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0013] The temporary window fixing kit for vehicles proposed by the present invention is configured as an ideal solution to the above-described object, and the characteristic details enabling and distinguishing this are conveniently included in the scope of the final claims accompanying this description.

MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM

[0014] Specifically, as described above, what the present invention proposes is a kit composed of a series of elements that can temporarily replace any one of the side, front, or rear windows of a vehicle in a quick and easy manner, and at least - An adjustment profile adapted to be coupled and fixed to the slots of the vehicle body frame in place of the window to be replaced, and - A transparent sheet that can be attached to the adjustment profile after being coupled to the frame, and - A coupling means between the adjustment profile and the transparent sheet, and a kit comprising the same.

[0015] Thus, in one embodiment, the transparent sheet of the kit is pre-cut to the specific shape and size of the window of a specific brand and model of vehicle. In this way, the kit is sold with different sheet options, so that the user can purchase one or more according to the model of the vehicle. In case of damage, the user only needs to place the profile and fix the pre-cut sheet. As an alternative, the installation can be made even easier because the profile and the pre-cut sheet are joined together as a single element in the kit.

[0016] However, in an alternative embodiment, the kit has the universal characteristic of being a cuttable sheet that can be adjusted to fit the shape and size of all windows regardless of the brand and model of the vehicle owned by the user. In this case, in addition to the adjustment profile and the transparent sheet, the kit also includes - a cutting tool for cutting the sheet, and - a marking tool for displaying a cutting line on the sheet, and are further included.

[0017] Preferably, the adjustment profile is made of a flexible rubber-like material or the like, has a wide portion for adjustment inside the slot of the vehicle body frame and a narrow extension like a tab on the opposite side, and has a configuration with coupling means for fixing the edge of the sheet thereon.

[0018] Preferably, the coupling means is constituted by an adhesive strip, but other options such as magnetic means using magnets, one or more ferromagnetic elements, zippers, snap buttons, etc. are not excluded.

[0019] In one embodiment, the adjustment profile has a groove in the widest part with an expansion or clamping mechanism that can be induced through a small spring, an expansion screw or a simple mechanism using adjustment tools provided for such purposes together with the kit to be more firmly fixed to the wall of the frame slot.

[0020] Preferably, the adjustment tool is an Allen key or a screwdriver.

[0021] Also, in an alternative embodiment, the adjustment profile has a series of longitudinal grooves that serve as claws to be more firmly fixed to the wall of the frame slot with a wide adjustment part, and in this case, there is an advantage that no additional adjustment tool is needed for the arrangement of the profile.

[0022] Also, in such an alternative embodiment, since the slots of the frames in which most vehicle windows are integrated usually have a width of 3 to 9 mm, the wide fixing part of the profile can be reduced to fit a narrower slot. For such an option, using the adjustment profile, it is possible to cover this range and adjust to fit slots with a width of 2 mm to 15 mm.

[0023] In a selective embodiment of the present invention, after the kit is fixed to the adjustment profile, the kit further includes a protective profile that can be adhered to the contour of the front surface of the sheet using adhesive tape, and the protective profile is included for the essential purpose of preventing air and / or water from flowing through the interior area of the vehicle. Preferably, the protective profile is a decorative profile made of a foamed rubber material. And as an alternative option, the protective profile is a very wide resistant adhesive strip such as duct tape suitable for outdoor use and waterproofing.

[0024] Referring to the sheet, it is preferably made of a flexible and transparent plastic material such as PVC, and may or may not be semi-rigid, and optionally a water-repellent waterproof treatment can be provided to always ensure good visibility for the user.

[0025] Preferably, the cutting tool for cutting to fit the size of the replaceable window of the sheet is scissors, a cutter-type blade or a similar tool adapted to facilitate cutting of the sheet.

[0026] Generally, the marking tool is a felt-tip pen or marker type adapted to easily draw around the cutting on the surface of the sheet.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the kit further includes installation instruction manuals that stepwise display to the user the usage and placement methods of each of the elements constituting the kit. Also, it does not exclude that a web address or link label is included that allows access to a digital application containing visual information about the installation method on the physical paper manual itself or the kit packaging.

[0028] Specifically, the steps to follow to temporarily replace the window using the elements of the kit are at least as follows: - Depending on the size of the replaceable window frame, measure and cut the adjustment profile at least at the upper part in the case of side windows, or around the entire contour in the case of front or rear windows. - Place the corresponding section of the adjustment profile into the slot of the vehicle frame and fix it by using an expansion or clamping mechanism or an adjustment tool, or by pressing so that the groove is maintained in said groove. - Place a sheet on the frame of the replaceable window. - If the sheet has already been pre-cut, it is sufficient to fix the edges to the adjustment profile using the provided attachment means, in which case the profile, the edges of the sheet or all of the two elements may be provided. - And if the sheet can be cut so that it can be used generically as a replacement for any window, place a part of said sheet on the frame and draw a cutting line with a marker corresponding to around said frame. - Cut the sheet along the displayed line. - And join the sheet to the profile using joining means. - If said means consists of a strip of double-sided adhesive tape, the wax-coated paper strip protecting the adhesive strip of the adjustment profile must be removed. - Attach the edges of the sheet to the adhesive strip of the adjustment profile.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that it is preferable for the kit to include a storage container that can conveniently store all the elements of the kit and, if necessary, can be placed in the trunk of the vehicle and carried. Said container is preferably a box or a tube.

[0030] The kit of the present invention having all of the above can solve the inconvenience caused by a damaged vehicle window that must be replaced urgently.

Effect of the Invention

[0031] Therefore, the kit is suitable for temporarily replacing all vehicle windows easily and immediately at all locations where damage has occurred, enabling safe driving that protects drivers and passengers from colliding with objects or external substances.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0033] To complement the description of this specification and assist in understanding the characteristics of the present invention, a series of drawings are attached to this specification as an essential part thereof, and these drawings are presented herein for illustrative and non-limiting purposes.

[0034] In light of the drawings mentioned and according to the adopted numbers, some examples of non-limiting embodiments of the vehicle temporary window fixing kit of the present invention can be seen, and these examples include the aspects described in detail below.

[0035] Therefore, as shown in the said drawings, the kit of the present invention comprises at least - An adjustment profile 1 that can be attached to the slot 11 of the frame of the vehicle body 12 where the replaceable window 13 is disposed, - A transparent sheet 2 that can be attached to the adjustment profile 1 after being attached to the slot 11, - Connecting means 14 between the adjustment profile 1 and the transparent sheet 2, and is provided with.

[0036] In one embodiment (not shown), the transparent sheet 2 is a pre-cut sheet having the shape and size of the holes of the replaceable window 13. And in one embodiment as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the transparent sheet 2 is a part of a sheet material that can be cut to the size of any window 13 of any vehicle. In this case, in addition to the adjustment profile 1 and the cuttable sheet 2 of the kit 1 of the present invention, - A cutting tool 5 adapted to cut the sheet 2, - A marking tool 6 adapted to mark the sheet 2, and is provided with.

[0037] Preferably, the adjustment profile 1 is made of a flexible rubber-like material or a material similar thereto, and has a cross-sectional configuration with a wide portion 1a for fixing to the slot 11 and a tab 1b on the opposite side portion protruding outside the slot 11 as shown in FIG. 9-B, and preferably the connecting means 14 is integrated.

[0038] In an option of an embodiment, the adjustment profile 1 has an expansion mechanism E or a clamping mechanism P with a wide fixed part 1a having the shape of a groove, a small spring, an expansion screw or a simple mechanism that can increase the fixation between the wall of the slot 11 of the frame and the said part of the profile 1. Figures 2 and 3 schematically illustrate examples of the said expansion mechanism E and clamping mechanism P respectively.

[0039] In such a case, preferably the kit also includes an adjustment tool 7 for expanding or tightening the said mechanism.

[0040] Preferably, the said adjustment tool 7 is an Allen key or a screwdriver.

[0041] In an alternative embodiment, the adjustment profile 1 has, at least on its outer surface, vertical grooves S starting from the wall forming a wide part 1a for fixing the profile, which serve as a kind of clamp to increase the fixation with at least the wall of the slot 11 of the frame. Examples of the said profile are illustrated in Figures 5 to 7.

[0042] Optionally, the wide part 1a having the groove S for maintaining the profile 1 can be reduced in width so as to be adaptable to a narrower slot 11. For this purpose, preferably, as illustrated in Figure 8-A, the said wide part 1a is formed by two parallel wall parts 1c provided with the said grooves S joined together by one or two connecting bridges 1c that can be broken by pulling the wall part 1c to the opposite side (Figure 8-B) after slightly cutting the said bridge 1c at the end of the profile 1 (Figure 8-A). A profile with a wide part 1a provided with a vertical groove S made of rubber or a similar flexible material and easily separable and containing only one wall part 1c can be used, so that it fits a narrower slot 11. Figures 10 and 10-B illustrate the arrangement of two types of slot widths 11 and the profile 1 without being cut and the arrangement of the profile 1 with one of the said wall parts 1c cut.

[0043] Referring to the coupling means 14 provided on tab 1b of adjustment profile 1, preferably, as in the example of FIG. 6, it is composed of an adhesive strip provided with a wax-treated protective paper strip 14a. Optionally, said means 14 can be composed of a magnet, a zipper, a snap button or any other coupling means suitable for fixing the edge of sheet 2 to adjustment profile 1. The coupling means 14 can be integrated into the edges of profile 1 and sheet 2 or all of the two elements depending on the type of coupling means.

[0044] In any case, in other embodiments of the present invention, the kit further includes a protective profile 3 that is fixed to the front contour of sheet 2 between sheet 2 and the frame of vehicle 12 after sheet 2 is fixed to adjustment profile 1, thereby preventing air and / or water from flowing through inside vehicle 12.

[0045] Preferably, the protective profile 3 is a decorative foamed rubber profile fixed with an adhesive tape 4 provided for this purpose together with kit 1. Also, in other embodiment options as illustrated in FIG. 5, the protective profile 3 is exactly of the type of adhesive strip, duct tape, is suitable for outdoor use and can be waterproof. Also, as illustrated in FIG. 10-C, when the window slot 11 is wider, profile 1 can be fixed more securely. In this case, the protective profile 3 covers a part of the frame and a part of sheet 2.

[0046] Sheet 2 is preferably a flexible and transparent plastic sheet, preferably PVC, semi-rigid or otherwise, and optionally includes a water-repellent treatment on at least one of the sides.

[0047] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 5, when the cutting tool 5 for cutting sheet 2 is cuttable, it is preferably a pair of scissors or the like, and the marking tool 6 is preferably of the type of a marker or a felt tip pen.

[0048] Preferably, the kit further includes a physical and / or digital installation instruction manual 8.

[0049] Finally, preferably, the kit further includes a storage container 10, which can be configured as a box or a tube as shown in FIG. 5, for example, and can contain a series of elements including the kit 1 while occupying a minimal amount of space.

[0050] Since the essence of the present invention and the manner of implementing it have been fully described, it is considered unnecessary to further explain so that those skilled in the art can understand the scope of the present invention and the advantages derived from the present invention.

Claims

1. A temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle, comprising at least - an adjustment profile (1) attachable to a slot (11) of a frame of a vehicle body (12) in which a replaceable window (13) is disposed, - a transparent sheet (2) attachable to the adjustment profile (1) after being attached to the slot (11), - a coupling means (14) between the adjustment profile (1) and the transparent sheet (2), A temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle, characterized by comprising the above.

2. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the transparent sheet (2) is a pre-cut sheet having the shape and size of a hole of the replaceable window (13).

3. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the transparent sheet (2) is part of a sheet material that can be cut to the size of any window (13).

4. - A cutting tool (5) adapted to cut the sheet (2), - A marking tool (6) adapted to mark the sheet (2), The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 3, further characterized by comprising the above.

5. The adjustment profile (1) is made of a flexible rubber-like material or the like, and has a configuration of a section having a wide portion (1a) for fixing to the slot (11) and a tab (1b) on the opposite side. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The adjustment profile (1) has an expansion mechanism (E) or a clamping mechanism (P) having a small spring, an expansion screw or a simple mechanism in the wide portion (1a) for increasing the fixing between the wall portion of the slot (11) of the frame and the portion of the profile (1). The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 5.

7. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 6, further comprising an adjustment tool (7) for inducing expansion or clamping of the expansion mechanism (E) or the clamping mechanism (P) of the adjustment profile (1).

8. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the adjustment tool (7) is an Allen key or a screwdriver.

9. The adjustment profile (1) has longitudinal grooves (S) starting from a wall portion that forms a wide fixing portion (1a) of the profile at least on the outer surface of its wall portion, and the longitudinal grooves (S) serve as claws that increase the fixing to the wall portion of the slot (11) of the frame. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 5 is characterized in that.

10. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 9 is characterized in that a wide portion (1a) having grooves (S) for maintaining the profile (1) has a width that can be reduced so as to be adaptable to a narrower slot (11).

11. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 10 is characterized in that after making a small cut in the bridge (1c) at the end of the wide portion (1a) of the profile (1), the wall portion (1c) is formed by two parallel wall portions (1c) provided with grooves (S) that are joined together by one or two connecting bridges (1c) that can be pulled and broken on both sides.

12. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to any one of claims 5 to 11 is characterized in that the tab (1b) of the adjustment profile (1) includes the coupling means (14).

13. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 12 is characterized in that the coupling means (14) is composed of an adhesive strip provided with a strip of wax-treated protective paper.

14. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 11 is characterized in that the coupling means (14) is composed of a magnet, a zipper, a snap button or other means integrated into the edge of the profile (1) or the sheet (2) or both elements.

15. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 14 is characterized in that after the sheet (2) is once fixed to the adjustment profile (1), it is fixed to the front contour of the sheet (2) between the sheet (2) and the frame (12) of the vehicle, and further includes a protective profile (3) that prevents the flow of at least one of air and water inside the vehicle (12).

16. The kit includes an adhesive tape (4) for adhering the protection profile (3) to the contour of the front surface of the sheet (2) after the protection profile (3) has been once placed on the adjustment profile (1). Therefore, the protection profile (3) is a decorative foamed rubber profile. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 15.

17. The protection profile (3) is an adhesive strip adapted for outdoor use and waterproofing. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 15.

18. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the sheet (2) is a transparent PVC sheet.

19. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the sheet (2) includes a water-repellent treatment on at least one of the side surfaces of the sheet (2).

20. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the cutting tool (5) is a pair of scissors.

21. The temporary window fixing kit for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the marking tool (6) is a felt-tip pen or a marker type.

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