17968145. FRAMELESS DOOR FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

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FRAMELESS DOOR FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Hyeong Geun Jo of Suwon (KR)

You Chan Park of Ansan (KR)

Young Uk Yun of Suwon (KR)

Hoo Sang Park of Hwaseong (KR)

Jin Hyung Bae of Yangsan (KR)

Ji Yun Cha of Yangsan (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.