Patent ID: 8595981
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A sliding window assembly for a vehicle, said sliding window assembly comprising: a first fixed panel; a second fixed panel spaced a distance from said first fixed panel to define an aperture between said first and second fixed panels; a sliding panel including a top end and a bottom end spaced from said top end with said sliding panel movable relative to said fixed panels between a closed position for covering said aperture and an open position for uncovering said aperture; and a track coupled to said fixed panels with a central section of said track spanning said aperture and with said track defining a channel for receiving either said top end or said bottom end of said sliding panel; wherein said central section of said track defines a notch having a width substantially equal to or greater than said distance between said first and second fixed panels for revealing either said top end or said bottom end of said sliding panel within said channel of said track between said first and second fixed panels; wherein said track includes a base portion, an inner leg, and an outer leg with said legs spaced from one another and with each of said legs extending from said base portion such that said base portion, said inner leg, and said outer leg define said channel of said track, and wherein said track is further defined as an elongated member and a rail disposed within said elongated member with said rail defining said channel of said track and with both of said elongated member and said rail defining said notch.