Patent ID: 6763550
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: E05F,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
A slider for slidably engaging within an elongated C-shaped channel of a window regulator, said slider comprising:a body portion having a top surface, bottom surface and plurality of side surfaces interconnecting said top and bottom surface; a plurality of axial slots extending between said top surface and said bottom surface, adjacent each of said side surfaces, and a plurality of lateral slots extending through each of said side surfaces to said respective axial slot enabling portions of said side surfaces to flex; and a first plurality of raised ridges projecting from said top surface adjacent each of said side surfaces and said axial slots and a second plurality of raised ridges projecting from the bottom surface adjacent each of said side surfaces and said axial slots, said slots and ridges cooperating to maintain frictional longitudinal travel of said slider within said channel.