Modular vehicle door and method of assembly
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1. A method of assembling a modular vehicle door, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a vehicle door frame having an inner surface and an outer surface;
placing the outer surface of the vehicle door frame on a substantially horizontal planar surface;
providing a window carrier assembly having an elongate carrier body having a door entry system secured to the elongate body of the window carrier assembly;
securing a window pane to a support arm of the window carrier assembly to operatively connect the window pane and window carrier assembly;
engaging the window pane and window carrier assembly with a loading device;
positioning the window pane and window carrier assembly parallel to and adjacent the inner surface of the door frame;
inserting the window pane into a cavity formed in the inner surface of the door frame;
positioning the window pane into a channel formed in the door frame adapted to receive the window pane;
aligning the window carrier assembly with the door frame; and
securing the window carrier assembly to the inner surface of the door frame.
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Abstract
A modular door assembly for a vehicle is disclosed having a door frame and a carrier secured to the door frame. A door entry system is secured to the carrier to operate the vehicle door. A window carrier assembly includes a window regulator and motor secured to the carrier. A window pane is attached to the window regulator and is adjustable relative to the carrier in the vehicle door frame. A method of assembling the modular door assembly for a vehicle is also disclosed.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of assembling a modular vehicle door, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a vehicle door frame having an inner surface and an outer surface;
placing the outer surface of the vehicle door frame on a substantially horizontal planar surface;
providing a window carrier assembly having an elongate carrier body having a door entry system secured to the elongate body of the window carrier assembly;
securing a window pane to a support arm of the window carrier assembly to operatively connect the window pane and window carrier assembly;
engaging the window pane and window carrier assembly with a loading device;
positioning the window pane and window carrier assembly parallel to and adjacent the inner surface of the door frame;
inserting the window pane into a cavity formed in the inner surface of the door frame;
positioning the window pane into a channel formed in the door frame adapted to receive the window pane;
aligning the window carrier assembly with the door frame; and
securing the window carrier assembly to the inner surface of the door frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of assembling a modular vehicle door, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a vehicle door frame having an inner surface and an outer surface;
placing the outer surface of the vehicle door frame on a substantially horizontal planar surface;
providing a window carrier assembly having an elongate carrier body having a door entry system secured to the elongate carrier body;
securing a window pane to a support arm of the window carrier assembly to operatively connect the window pane and window carrier assembly;
engaging the window pane and window carrier assembly with a loading device, wherein the loading device comprises a receiving arm having suction cups at each end of the receiving arm to engage the elongate carrier body, a lifting mechanism extending from the receiving arm to support the window carrier assembly and at least one adjustment arm extending away from the receiving arm to position the loading device relative to the door frame;
positioning the window pane and window carrier assembly parallel to and adjacent the inner surface of the door frame;
inserting the window pane into a cavity formed in the inner surface of the door frame;
positioning the window pane into a channel formed in the door frame adapted to receive the window pane;
aligning the carrier to the door frame; and
securing the carrier to the inner surface of the door frame. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of assembling a modular vehicle door, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a vehicle door frame having an inner surface and an outer surface;
placing the outer surface of the vehicle door frame on a substantially horizontal planar surface;
providing a window carrier assembly having an elongate carrier body having a door entry system secured to the elongate carrier body;
securing a window pane to a support arm of the window carrier assembly to operatively connect the window pane and window carrier assembly;
engaging the window pane and elongate carrier body with a loading device, wherein the loading device comprises a first arm having suction cups at each end of the arm to engage the elongate carrier body, a lifting mechanism extending from the receiving arm to support the window carrier assembly, at least one adjustment arm extending away from the receiving arm to position the loading device and a second arm disposed adjacent the first arm having an adjustable extension finger terminating at a suction cup extending through an aperture in the elongate carrier body to engage the window pane to adjustably position the window pane as it is inserted into a channel in the door frame;
positioning the window pane and carrier parallel to and adjacent the inner surface of the door frame;
inserting the window pane into a cavity formed in the inner surface of the door frame;
positioning the window pane into a channel formed in the door frame adapted to receive the window pane;
aligning the carrier to the door frame; and
securing the carrier to the inner surface of the door frame.
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