17968145. FRAMELESS DOOR FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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FRAMELESS DOOR FOR VEHICLE
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Inventor(s)
Hoo Sang Park of Hwaseong (KR)
FRAMELESS DOOR FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17968145 titled 'FRAMELESS DOOR FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a frameless door design for vehicles. The door includes a fixed glass, an elastic member, a glass run, and a division channel.
- The fixed glass is connected to the door frame of the vehicle.
- An elastic member is mounted to enclose the upper edge of the fixed glass.
- A glass run is positioned between the fixed glass and a moving glass. It guides the upward movement of the moving glass and seals the inside space of the moving glass.
- A division channel accommodates the glass run and fixes both the fixed glass and the glass run to the door frame.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry: This frameless door design can be applied to various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and SUVs.
Problems Solved
- Traditional framed doors can be bulky and obstruct the driver's visibility.
- Frameless doors provide a sleek and modern look to vehicles.
- The design eliminates the need for a visible door frame, enhancing the overall aesthetics.
Benefits
- Improved visibility: The absence of a door frame allows for a larger glass area, providing better visibility for the driver.
- Enhanced aesthetics: The frameless design gives vehicles a more streamlined and stylish appearance.
- Ease of use: The glass run and division channel ensure smooth movement of the door and effective sealing, improving user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
A frameless door for a vehicle is provided. The frameless door includes a fixed glass coupled to a door frame of a vehicle, an elastic member mounted to enclose an upper edge of the fixed glass, a glass run arranged between the fixed glass and a moving glass, and configured to guide upward movement of the moving glass, and configured to seal an inside space of the moving glass, and a division channel configured to accommodate the glass run therein, and configured to fix both the fixed glass and the glass run to the door frame.
