Window Guiding Device With Tertiary Axis Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for mounting side doors in vehicles are ergonomically challenging, prone to trim scratches, and require a long assembly time, with risks of quality issues and vibration damping problems.
Innovation Solution
A guiding device for the window comprising a slide guide with an inclined bottom and oblique walls, allowing the window to be mounted along a tertiary axis distinct from the primary axis, with flexible seals to dampen vibrations and reduce assembly complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the window is mounted using conventional slides and guide devices, then the window can be guided along the primary axis, but the assembly process requires long time and attention due to ergonomic constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a tertiary axis (Y3) distinct from the primary axis (X1) along which the window is guided during assembly. This dimensional change allows the window to be mounted from a different direction, improving operator ergonomics and reducing assembly time by enabling more efficient access and positioning during the mounting process
2Manufacturing precision
If the window is guided along the primary axis perpendicular to the side door, then the window can be properly positioned, but the risk of trim scratches increases due to operator constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a guide device comprising a support with an inclined bottom and oblique walls that act as an intermediary between the operator and the window. This intermediary structure guides the window along the tertiary axis, enabling precise positioning while protecting the trim from scratches by providing a controlled, protected path for window insertion
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional slide guides are used without additional support structures, then the device complexity is low, but the ability to guide the window along a tertiary axis is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the support structure with the slide guide device, creating an integrated assembly where the support having an inclined bottom and oblique walls is combined with the slide guide. This merging provides enhanced guidance capability along the tertiary axis while minimizing additional complexity by consolidating functions into a single integrated device
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution improves ergonomics, reduces the risk of trim scratches, shortens assembly time, and effectively dampens vibrations, enhancing the overall assembly process and product quality.
Implementation Method 1
flexible seals capable of holding the window and damping vibrations generated by a slamming of the side door
Implementation Method 2
flexible seals capable of holding the window and damping vibrations generated by a slamming of the side door
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (9) for guiding a window (3) which is movable inside a side door (2) of a motor vehicle, said guiding device (9) comprising a sliding guide (27) capable of guiding the the window (3) along a primary axis, the guiding device (9) also comprising a mounting (37) integral with the sliding guide (27), having a tilted bottom, an outer longitudinal wall and an inner longitudinal wall, jointly defining a groove capable, when the window (3) is installed on the side door (2), of guiding the window (3) towards the sliding guide (27) along a tertiary axis separate from the primary axis.