EP3074584B1 - A window regulator mechanism - Google Patents

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EP3074584B1
EP3074584B1 EP14821900.9A EP14821900A EP3074584B1 EP 3074584 B1 EP3074584 B1 EP 3074584B1 EP 14821900 A EP14821900 A EP 14821900A EP 3074584 B1 EP3074584 B1 EP 3074584B1
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Aziz Kenan SERT
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
    • E05F15/60—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators
    • E05F15/603—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors
    • E05F15/665—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings
    • E05F15/689—Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/40—Motors; Magnets; Springs; Weights; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/43—Motors
    • E05Y2201/434—Electromotors; Details thereof
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/40—Mounting location; Visibility of the elements
    • E05Y2600/46—Mounting location; Visibility of the elements in or on the wing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/55—Windows

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  • the present invention relates to a window regulator mechanism which enables the up and down movement of the window in motor vehicles and moves together with the window.
  • the guide element is designed for guiding a movement of the actuator.
  • the actuator is connected to the window lifter drive with a cable.
  • the lifter is fixed on the door.
  • the guide rails are mounted on the door via the brackets. Besides the unit powering the lifter mechanism is fixed on the door. The movement is transferred to the window via the cable and the rollers.
  • Korean Patent Document no KR20010063466(A ) an application known in the state of the art, discloses a window regulating device which holds the window glass and does not move it upwards and downwards.
  • the window regulator is located on a door panel module.
  • In the door inner panel there are support channels mounted at both sides of the module door panel; a guide rail having rollers, and sticking a window glass; a main arm fixed in a shaft of the driving gear; and an auxiliary arm fixed in the guide rail and a guide arm.
  • Korean Patent Document no KR20000012743 (A ), an application known in the state of the art, discloses a window regulating device which minimizes the weight and decreases the noise and sound.
  • the mechanism comprises a mounting plate fixed in an inner part of a door; a positive and opposite driving motor installed in the mounting plate; a drum rotating in a positive or negative direction according to the direction of the drive; a guide rail installed to stand in the rising direction of a window glass; a carrier plate.
  • the regulator system is fixed on the door and the power unit transfers the movement to the glass with a switch mechanism.
  • US 2 293 968 discloses a window regulator mechanism.
  • the objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator which can move with the window.
  • Another objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator mechanism which has a gear system applied on a door inner frame plate instead of a guide piece.
  • a further objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator mechanism, the first investment costs and the process times of which are lower than the state of the art.
  • Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator mechanism which allows performing same process with less components by means of being able to move with the window.
  • the window regulator mechanism (1) comprises:
  • the window (C) is attached to the door and lifted to the upper position manually. In this position, the window (C) is completely closed on the door.
  • the regulator assembly (4) is placed on the guide (3) made on the surface of the frame plate (2) and the gear wheels (7) and the lower wheels (9) are placed into the holes (10) made on the frame plate (2).
  • the window (C) is pushed downwards from the closed position on the door and placed into the protrusion (6) on the regulator body (5).
  • the regulator assembly (4) performs its upwards or downwards movement with the window (C).
  • the electric cable (11) is fixed on the door frame plate (2) with a connection member (e.g. screw, clips, etc).
  • the socket (12) of the electric cable (11) is attached to the socket of the electric installation coming to the door from the vehicle body, and thus the electric connection is provided.
  • the regulator assembly (4) comprises the regulator body (5) and the protrusion (6) on its surface, the gear wheel (7), the regulator motor (8) and the lower wheels (9) connected to the regulator motor (8).
  • the electric power coming to the door from the vehicle body upon pushing the button on the door handle is transmitted to the regulator motor (8) with the electric cable (11).
  • the regulator motor (8) transfers the rotational movement to the lower wheels (9) provided on both sides on its shaft and thus to the gear wheels (7).
  • the teeth of the gear wheels (7) inserted into the holes (10) on the frame plate (2) push the frame plate (2) with the rotational movement since they are inserted into the holes (10) on the door frame plate (2) and starts to move the regulator assembly (4).
  • the regulator assembly (4) moving inside the guide (3) made on the frame plate (2) moves the window (C) attached to the protrusion (6) thereon together with itself.
  • the electric cable (11) is folded or opened according to the movement of the regulator assembly (4).
  • the electric cable (11) has the shape of an accordion and it can elongate or shorten according to the movement of the regulator assembly (4).
  • the inventive window regulator mechanism (1) is a mechanism which moves the window (C) by carrying directly on itself without requiring any additional mechanism. For this reason, being different from the previous art, it enables to reduce the first investment cost since additional connection members are not required and furthermore it also enables to decrease maintenance and repair costs since it does not comprise extra components.

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    Field of the Invention
  • The present invention relates to a window regulator mechanism which enables the up and down movement of the window in motor vehicles and moves together with the window.
    • Background of the Invention
  • Today electronic components are widely used in the automotive sector as they are used in every other sectors. The processes performed mechanically have become easier by adding simple electronic mechanisms to the present systems. The electric window systems operate based on moving the door or roof windows to be moved with the help of an electric motor by pushing a button. In electric window systems, auxiliary equipments are added to the mechanical window systems. The window opening handle is cancelled and a window lifting motor is added instead. The said motor operating with electricity is controlled via an electric switch located inside the cabin, and the windows are closed and opened. German Patent Document no DE102008054895 , an application known in the state of the art, discloses a window lifter arrangement. In the door module, there is a window lifter arrangement with two deflecting elements, a guide element and an actuator for a window pane. The guide element is designed for guiding a movement of the actuator. The actuator is connected to the window lifter drive with a cable. In the invention, there is a guide rail fixed on the door on the lifter system and the rail is connected to the door with brackets. In the said system, the lifter is fixed on the door. The guide rails are mounted on the door via the brackets. Besides the unit powering the lifter mechanism is fixed on the door. The movement is transferred to the window via the cable and the rollers.
  • Korean Patent Document no KR20010063466(A ), an application known in the state of the art, discloses a window regulating device which holds the window glass and does not move it upwards and downwards. The window regulator is located on a door panel module. There is a driving motor and a driving gear on the module. In the door inner panel, there are support channels mounted at both sides of the module door panel; a guide rail having rollers, and sticking a window glass; a main arm fixed in a shaft of the driving gear; and an auxiliary arm fixed in the guide rail and a guide arm.
  • Korean Patent Document no KR20000012743 (A ), an application known in the state of the art, discloses a window regulating device which minimizes the weight and decreases the noise and sound. The mechanism comprises a mounting plate fixed in an inner part of a door; a positive and opposite driving motor installed in the mounting plate; a drum rotating in a positive or negative direction according to the direction of the drive; a guide rail installed to stand in the rising direction of a window glass; a carrier plate. In the said document, the regulator system is fixed on the door and the power unit transfers the movement to the glass with a switch mechanism.
  • US 2 293 968 discloses a window regulator mechanism.
    • Summary of the Invention
  • The objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator which can move with the window.
  • Another objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator mechanism which has a gear system applied on a door inner frame plate instead of a guide piece.
  • A further objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator mechanism, the first investment costs and the process times of which are lower than the state of the art.
  • Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a window regulator mechanism which allows performing same process with less components by means of being able to move with the window.
    • Detailed Description of the Invention
  • "A window regulator mechanism" developed to fulfill the objective of the present invention is illustrated in the accompanying figures wherein,
    • Figure 1 is the perspective view of the window regulator components.
    • Figure 2 is the exploded view of the window regulator components.
    • Figure 3 is the perspective view of the window regulator mechanism having alternative electric cable.
    • Figure 4 is the perspective view of the window regulator components on the door.
    • Figure 5 is the perspective view of the window regulator components on the door.
    • Figure 6 is the top view of the regulator assembly.
  • The components given in the figures are assigned reference numbers as follows:
    • 1. Window regulator mechanism
    • 2. Frame plate
    • 3. Guide
    • 4. Regulator assembly
    • 5. Regulator body
    • 6. Protrusion
    • 7. Gear wheel
    • 8. Regulator motor
    • 9. Lower wheel
    • 10. Hole
    • 11. Electric cable
    • 12. Socket
    • C. Window
  • The window regulator mechanism (1) comprises:
    • at least one frame plate (2) which can be fixed to a vehicle door,
    • at least one guide (3) which is formed on the surface of the frame plate (2),
    • at least one regulator assembly (4) which moves on the guide (3); the regulator assembly (4) comprising:
    • at least one regulator body (5) which moves inside the guide (3),
    • at least one protrusion (6) which is provided outwards the regulator body (5) on a surface thereof and in which the window (C) is placed by being pushed when it is completely closed on the door and thus which enables to perform a mechanical connection between the window (C) and the regulator assembly (4),
    • at least two gear wheels (7) which are mounted on both sides of the regulator body (5),
    • at least one regulator motor (8) which is located inside the regulator body (5),
    • at least two lower wheels (9) which are mounted on both sides of the regulator motor (8) and provide movement by contacting the gear wheel (7),
    • wherein the frame plate (2) is provided with holes (10) in which the teeth of the gear wheels (7) are inserted enabling the regulator assembly (4) to move together with the window (C) upon the gear wheel (7) and the lower wheels (9) contacting each other
    the window regulator mechanism (1) further comprising:
    • at least one electric cable (11) which transmits electric to the regulator motor (8) in the regulator assembly (4),
    • at least one socket (12) which is provided at the other end of the electric cable (11) and attached to the electric installation coming to the door from the vehicle body.
  • In the window regulator mechanism (1) according to the invention, the window (C) is attached to the door and lifted to the upper position manually. In this position, the window (C) is completely closed on the door. The regulator assembly (4) is placed on the guide (3) made on the surface of the frame plate (2) and the gear wheels (7) and the lower wheels (9) are placed into the holes (10) made on the frame plate (2). The window (C) is pushed downwards from the closed position on the door and placed into the protrusion (6) on the regulator body (5). By this means mechanical connection is provided between the window (C) and the regulator assembly (4). The regulator assembly (4) performs its upwards or downwards movement with the window (C). The electric cable (11) is fixed on the door frame plate (2) with a connection member (e.g. screw, clips, etc). The socket (12) of the electric cable (11) is attached to the socket of the electric installation coming to the door from the vehicle body, and thus the electric connection is provided.
  • The regulator assembly (4) comprises the regulator body (5) and the protrusion (6) on its surface, the gear wheel (7), the regulator motor (8) and the lower wheels (9) connected to the regulator motor (8).
  • When the user wants to open or close the window (C), the electric power coming to the door from the vehicle body upon pushing the button on the door handle is transmitted to the regulator motor (8) with the electric cable (11). The regulator motor (8) transfers the rotational movement to the lower wheels (9) provided on both sides on its shaft and thus to the gear wheels (7). The teeth of the gear wheels (7) inserted into the holes (10) on the frame plate (2) push the frame plate (2) with the rotational movement since they are inserted into the holes (10) on the door frame plate (2) and starts to move the regulator assembly (4). The regulator assembly (4) moving inside the guide (3) made on the frame plate (2) moves the window (C) attached to the protrusion (6) thereon together with itself.
  • In a preferred embodiment of the window regulator mechanism (1), the electric cable (11) is folded or opened according to the movement of the regulator assembly (4). In an alternative embodiment, the electric cable (11) has the shape of an accordion and it can elongate or shorten according to the movement of the regulator assembly (4).
  • The inventive window regulator mechanism (1) is a mechanism which moves the window (C) by carrying directly on itself without requiring any additional mechanism. For this reason, being different from the previous art, it enables to reduce the first investment cost since additional connection members are not required and furthermore it also enables to decrease maintenance and repair costs since it does not comprise extra components.

Claims (4)

  1. A window regulator mechanism (1) for a motor vehicle, which moves with a window (C) of the motor vehicle, the window regulator mechanism (1) comprising:
    - at least one frame plate (2) which can be fixed to a vehicle door,
    - at least one guide (3) which is formed on the surface of the frame plate (2),
    - at least one regulator assembly (4) which moves on the guide (3):
    the regulator assembly (4) comprising:
    - at least one regulator body (5) which moves inside the guide (3),
    - at least one protrusion (6) which is provided outwards the regulator body (5), on a surface thereof, and in which the window (C) is placed by being pushed when it is completely closed on the door and thus which enables to perform a mechanical connection between the window (C) and the regulator assembly (4)
    - at least two gear wheels (7) which are mounted on both sides of the regulator body (5),
    - at least one regulator motor (8) which is located inside the regulator body (5),
    - at least two lower wheels (9) which are mounted on both sides of the regulator motor (8) and provide movement by contacting the gear wheel (7),
    - wherein the frame plate (2) is provided with holes (10) in which the teeth of the gear wheels (7) are inserted enabling the regulator assembly (4) to move together with the window (C) upon the gear wheels (7) and the lower wheels (9) contacting each other
    - the window regulator mechanism (1) further comprising at least one electric cable (11) which transmits electric power to the regulator motor (8) in the regulator assembly (4),
    - at least one socket (12) which is provided at the other end of the electric cable (11) and attached to the electric installation coming to the door from the vehicle body.
  2. A window regulator mechanism (1) according to claim 1, wherein the electric cable (11) is fixed on the door frame plate (2) with a connection member , the connection member preferably being a screw or a clip.
  3. A window regulator mechanism (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electric cable (11) transmits the electric power from the vehicle body to the regulator motor (8) upon the user pushing a button on the door handle for opening or closing the window (C).
  4. A window regulator mechanism (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electric cable (11) has the shape of an accordion and can shorten or elongate according to the movement of the regulator assembly (4).
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