WINDOW OR DOOR COVERING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

• US 20200130480A1
• Filed: 12/31/2019
• Published: 04/30/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 07/08/2015
• Status: Active Application

• Current Assignee: Gennissen IP B.V.
• Original Assignee: Gennissen IP B.V.
• Inventors: GENNISSEN, Eduardus Leonardus
• Application Number:
  US16/731,822
• Publication Number:
  US 20200130480A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B60J 1/007 received in frames to be attached to vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60J 1/2011 Blinds; curtains or screens reducing heat or light intensity means against intense light blinding the driver or passengers B60J3/00
• CPC Class Codes: B60J 1/2066 Arrangement of blinds in vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60J 1/2088 Lamellar or like blinds
• CPC Class Codes: B60J 1/2091 Foldable sunscreens B60J1/2088 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B60J 11/08 for windows or windscreens antiglare equipment B60J3/00

Abstract

A combination of a window covering assembly and a window frame is for a vehicle. The window frame has an outer face including at least one groove having a depth direction in a direction substantially orthogonal to a pane of the window frame. The window covering assembly is provided with one or more snaps for snap-fixing the window covering assembly to the at least one groove of the window frame.

Claims

1. A combination of a window covering assembly and a window frame of a vehicle,

the window frame having an outer face including at least one groove having a depth direction in a direction substantially orthogonal to a pane of the window frame;

wherein the window covering assembly is provided with one or more snap elements for snap-fixing the window covering assembly to the at least one groove of the window frame.

2. The combination of claim 1, the window covering assembly including:

an assembly frame;

a movable beam, movable with respect to the assembly frame;

a screen and/or shade connected to the movable beam, so as to be moved between an open and a closed position;

wherein the assembly frame is provided with said one or more snap elements for snap-fixing the window covering assembly to the window frame.

3. The combination of claim 1, wherein the window frame includes first frame members of extruded profiles;

wherein the at least one groove is an extruded groove in at least one of the first frame members.

4. The combination of claim 1, wherein the one or more snap elements are lugs of the window covering assembly cooperating with the at least one groove of the window frame.

5. The combination of claim 1, wherein the a least one groove includes an undercut portion.

6. The combination of claim 4, wherein the one or more snap elements include a retainer projecting laterally from the snap element into the undercut portion.

7. The combination of claim 1, wherein the one or more snap elements include a support surface for abutting against the window frame.

8. The combination of claim 6, wherein the retainer and the support surface are positioned and/or dimensioned for applying substantially oppositely directed forces onto the window frame.

9. The combination of claim 1, wherein the window frame includes one or more mounting brackets, wherein the mounting bracket is inserted into or secured in the at least one groove.

10. The combination of claim 1, wherein the window covering assembly frame includes second frame members, e.g. of extruded profiles;

wherein at least one second frame members includes an, e.g. extruded, second groove.

11. The combination of claim 1, wherein the combination includes at least one separate snap element including at least one first lug for snapping connection to the first groove and at least one second lug for snapping connection to the second groove.

12. The combination of claim 11, wherein the separate snap element is chosen from a plurality of separate snap elements having different lengths.

13. The combination of claim 1, wherein the at least one second groove includes at least one undercut portion.

14. The combination of claim 11, wherein the at least one second lug includes a retainer projecting laterally from the second lug into the undercut portion.

15. The combination of claim 1, wherein the at least one second lug includes a support surface for abutting against the assembly frame.

16. The combination of claim 14, wherein the retainer and the support surface are positioned and/or dimensioned for applying substantially oppositely directed forces onto the assembly frame.

17. The combination of claim 10, wherein the second frame member includes an area free of grooves adjacent the second groove, wherein the area free of grooves has a width that is larger than the second lug, preferably more than two times larger, more preferably more than three times larger.

18. The combination of claim 11, wherein the separate snap element includes one first lug and two second lugs.

19. The combination of claim 18, wherein the two second lugs are laterally spaced apart.

20. The combination of claim 10, wherein the window frame and the assembly frame are free from direct contact.