Device for guiding a drop window
View Patent ↗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.
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.