IP Library Granted Patent US 7,806,462
Granted Patent B2
US 7,806,462 · App. 12/260,905 · Granted Oct 5, 2010

Device for guiding a drop window

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Patent No.
US 7,806,462
App. No.
12/260,905
Granted
Oct 5, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device for guiding a drop window on a guide rail is provided that is inclined relative to the vertical line and a horizontal shaft rail. The device includes, but is not limited to a deflector that is fixed on the guide rail and includes, but is not limited to a vertical edge. The vertical edge extends up to the shaft rail. The deflector prevents the admission of dirt and noises between the shaft rail and the guide rail.

Claims (12)

1. A device for guiding a drop window in a vehicle door of a motor vehicle, comprising:

a horizontal shaft rail adjoining the drop window;

a guide rail inclined relative to a vertical line;

a horizontal flange of the vehicle door adapted to mount the horizontal shaft rail; and

a deflector extending from the guide rail to the horizontal flange and comprising a vertical edge that extends from the horizontal shaft rail, wherein the deflector comprises at least one snap-on element for producing a snap-on connection in the guide rail.

2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the horizontal shaft rail is fixed on an inside lining of the motor vehicle.

3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the deflector has an essentially triangular shape.

4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the deflector is fixed in the guide rail.

5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the snap-on connection comprises a locking hook integrally formed with the deflector.

6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the deflector is at least partially formed of a sheet of spring steel.

7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the deflector is riveted to the guide rail.

8. The device according to claim 1 wherein at least one of the guide rail or the horizontal shaft rail is integrally formed with a sealing lip that adjoins the drop window.

Assignments (13)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 7, 2014
From: WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Reel/Frame 034384/0758 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Feb 10, 2011
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Reel/Frame 025781/0245 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Nov 8, 2010
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY
Reel/Frame 025324/0515 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 5, 2010
From: UAW RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS TRUST
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 025315/0046 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 4, 2010
From: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 025245/0909 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 28, 2009
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: UAW RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS TRUST
Reel/Frame 023162/0237 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 27, 2009
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Reel/Frame 023156/0313 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 21, 2009
From: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 023126/0914 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 21, 2009
From: CITICORP USA, INC. AS AGENT FOR BANK PRIORITY SECURED PARTIES; CITICORP USA, INC. AS AGENT FOR HEDGE PRIORITY SECURED PARTIES
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 023155/0769 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 16, 2009
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: CITICORP USA, INC. AS AGENT FOR BANK PRIORITY SECURED PARTIES; CITICORP USA, INC. AS AGENT FOR HEDGE PRIORITY SECURED PARTIES
Reel/Frame 022554/0538 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 4, 2009
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Reel/Frame 022201/0448 →
CORRECTION TO THE ASSIGNMENT RECORDATION COVER SHEET TO CORRECT THE TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN THE ASSIGNEE NAME RECORDED AT REEL: 021766 AND FRAME 0303 Recorded Jan 8, 2009
From: HORNECK, MICHAEL
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 022077/0602 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 30, 2008
From: HORNECK, MICHAEL
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Reel/Frame 021766/0303 →