PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES WITH MOULDED REGULATOR ATTACHMENT

摘要

A panel or window assembly for vehicles adapted to be raised and lowered by a window regulator mechanism is disclosed having at least one regulator mechanism attachment member moulded directly on one peripheral edge of a preferably transparent sheet from a resinous material, preferably reaction injection moulded polyurethane. The attachment member may include either a generally C-shaped channel having an elongated slot opening to one side or an elongated opening extending entirely through the attachment member. The opening or channel in each attachment member is adapted to receive a roller or slide mechanism coupled to the regulator mechanism. Preferably, the slide is coupled to the regulator arm by a cap received over the end of the arm and includes a pivot joint allowing movement about multiple axes. The panel or window assembly can allow installation on existing or new regulator assemblies and may requires less time and fewer tools to install than conventional window assemblies.