US 12,403,755 B2
Encapsulated fixed window module for a motor vehicle
André Guellec, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US)
Assigned to HUTCHINSON SEALING SYSTEMS, INC., Auburn Hills, MI (US)
Filed by Hutchinson Sealing Systems, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US)
Filed on Oct. 18, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/968,726.
Prior Publication US 2024/0123803 A1, Apr. 18, 2024
Int. Cl. B60J 10/777 (2016.01); B60J 1/10 (2006.01); B60J 10/76 (2016.01); B60J 10/78 (2016.01); B60J 10/79 (2016.01)
CPC B60J 10/777 (2016.02) [B60J 1/10 (2013.01); B60J 10/76 (2016.02); B60J 10/78 (2016.02); B60J 10/79 (2016.02)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An encapsulated fixed window module for a motor vehicle, comprising:
a fixed window pane having an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a peripheral edge extending between said exterior and interior surfaces,
at least one division post extending along at least a portion of said peripheral edge, said division post comprising a first longitudinal profile which is U-shaped in cross section and which has an exterior wall, an interior wall, and a lateral wall connecting said exterior and interior walls, said first profile defining a longitudinal groove configured to receive a guiding mean carried by a movable window pane, said exterior wall facing said interior surface, and
an over-molded material securing said first profile to said fixed window pane, said over-molded material comprising a first portion extending between said exterior wall and said interior surface and a second portion extending between said lateral wall and said interior surface, said first and second portions being connected one to the other, said first portion having a first thickness E1 which is constant along a major portion of said first portion, said second portion having an outer face which extends between the lateral wall and said interior surface and which includes a major portion which is inclined with respect to said interior surface,
wherein said second portion has a second thickness E2 which is constant along a major portion of said second portion.