Patent ID: 8388043
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A sliding window assembly for coupling to a flange of a vehicle, said sliding window assembly comprising: a first fixed panel; a second fixed panel spaced from said first fixed panel to define an opening therebetween; a sliding panel movable relative to said fixed panels between a closed position and an open position such that a size of said opening can be modified; a rail overlapping a portion of said fixed panels and coupled to said fixed panels with said rail having a channel portion defining a U-shaped channel for receiving said sliding panel, and an attachment portion extending from said channel portion opposite said U-shaped channel with said attachment portion having an interior surface; an elongated member coupling said rail to said fixed panels with said elongated member partially encapsulating said rail with a portion of said interior surface of said attachment portion free of said elongated member to present an exposed bonding surface of said attachment portion; and an adhesive bead disposed on said exposed bonding surface to bond said rail to the flange of the vehicle and mount said sliding window assembly to the vehicle; wherein said portion of said fixed panels overlapped by said rail is free of the adhesive bead.