Spacer for windshield bracket
DCFirst Claim
1. A window, comprising:
- a glazing having a weight;
a peripheral sheet metal bracket oriented parallel to at least one edge of the glazing;
a first spacer attached to one surface of the glazing proximate to a peripheral edge thereof and adjacent the bracket for supporting the weight of the glazing, the first spacer being provided with means for centering and aligning the glazing upon the bracket including at least one peripheral portion having a cross-sectional configuration and a support surface for contacting the bracket, and means operatively associated with the bracket for aligning the glazing at a predetermined uniform distance away from said bracket; and
a bead of adhesive positioned adjacent said glazing edge periphery for securing the glazing to the bracket.
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Abstract
A motor vehicle glazing prepared for installation is provided with one or more profiled spacers produced by extrusion of an extrudable polymer directly onto the glazing. A first spacer is provided along its outer periphery with an lip portion projecting beyond the peripheral area of the glazing. In the installed position of the glazing the lip portion rests against the window frame flange running parallel to the peripheral area of the glazing and acts, upon insertion of the glazing and during the setting process of the assembly adhesive, as a support and centering element for the glazing. Adjacent the first profiled spacer, and attached to the glazing is the assembly adhesive bead. Optionally, a second spacer is provided also adjacent the adhesive bead for retaining the adhesive bead between the first and second spacers and for adding support.
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1. A window, comprising:
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a glazing having a weight; a peripheral sheet metal bracket oriented parallel to at least one edge of the glazing; a first spacer attached to one surface of the glazing proximate to a peripheral edge thereof and adjacent the bracket for supporting the weight of the glazing, the first spacer being provided with means for centering and aligning the glazing upon the bracket including at least one peripheral portion having a cross-sectional configuration and a support surface for contacting the bracket, and means operatively associated with the bracket for aligning the glazing at a predetermined uniform distance away from said bracket; and a bead of adhesive positioned adjacent said glazing edge periphery for securing the glazing to the bracket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A window, comprising:
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a glazing having a weight; a peripheral sheet metal bracket attached to a support and oriented parallel to at least one edge of the glazing; a first spacer attached to one surface of the glazing proximate to a peripheral edge thereof and adjacent the bracket for supporting the weight of the glazing, the first spacer being provided with means for centering and aligning the glazing upon the bracket including at least one peripheral portion having a cross-sectional configuration and a support surface for contacting the bracket to provide a force for centering the glazing upon the bracket, the first spacer peripheral portion further comprising a lip portion initially oriented essentially parallel to the glazing surface and extending beyond the edge of the glazing, the lip portion resiliently bending and contacting the bracket when the glazing is placed thereupon to provide the centering force, and means operatively associated with the bracket for aligning the glazing at a predetermined uniform distance away from the bracket; and a bead of adhesive positioned adjacent to said glazing edge periphery for securing the glazing to the bracket. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A window, comprising:
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a glazing having a weight; a peripheral sheet metal bracket attached to a support and oriented parallel to at least one edge of the glazing; a first spacer attached to one surface of the glazing proximate to a peripheral edge thereof and adjacent the bracket for supporting the weight of the glazing, the first spacer being provided with means for centering and aligning the glazing upon the bracket including at least one peripheral portion having a cross-sectional configuration and a support surface for contacting the bracket to provide a force for centering the glazing upon the bracket, said first spacer peripheral portion including a lip portion which is initially oriented essentially parallel to the glazing surface and extending beyond the edge of the glazing for resiliently bending and contacting the bracket when the glazing is placed thereupon to provide the centering force and means operatively associated with the bracket for aligning the glazing at a predetermined distance away from the bracket; a bead of adhesive positioned adjacent said glazing edge periphery for securing the glazing to the bracket; and a second spacer separate and spaced from said first spacer and adjacent said adhesive bead for contacting the bracket to assist in the alignment of the glazing upon the bracket and for retaining said adhesive bead between said first and second spacers. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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