Abstract:
A window breaking assembly for breaking a vehicle window in an emergency such that a passenger in the vehicle is protected from broken glass includes a rod that has a first end and a second end. A pressure plate is coupled to the first end of the rod. A punch is operationally coupled to the pressure plate. The punch selectively generates a thrusting inertia. The punch is positionable against a vehicle window. The pressure plate is engaged by a user so the punch generates the thrusting inertia. The punch shatters the vehicle window.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     Field of the Disclosure 
       [0001]    The disclosure relates to punch devices and more particularly pertains to a new punch device for breaking a vehicle window in an emergency such that a passenger in the vehicle is protected from broken glass. 
       SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
       [0002]    An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a rod that has a first end and a second end. A pressure plate is coupled to the first end of the rod. A punch is operationally coupled to the pressure plate. The punch selectively generates a thrusting inertia. The punch is positionable against a vehicle window. The pressure plate is engaged by a user so the punch generates the thrusting inertia. The punch shatters the vehicle window. 
         [0003]    There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. 
         [0004]    The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]    The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
           [0006]      FIG. 1  is a bottom perspective view of a window breaking assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  is a top perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure in a stored position. 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  is a right side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       [0010]    With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to  FIGS. 1 through 4  thereof, a new punch device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral  10  will be described. 
         [0011]    As best illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 4 , the window breaking assembly  10  generally comprises a rod  12  that has a first end  14  and a second end  16 . The rod  12  is elongated between the first  14  and second  16  ends. A first mount  18  has a top end  20  and a bottom end  22 . The top end  20  of the first mount  18  has a channel  24  extending downwardly therein. 
         [0012]    An exterior surface  26  of the first mount  18  is coupled to the first end  14  of the rod  20 . The rod  12  is positioned proximate the bottom end  22  of the first mount  18 . The first mount  18  is oriented such that a line extending through the top  20  and bottom  22  ends of the first mount  18  is perpendicular to a line extending through the first  14  and second  16  ends of the rod  20 . The exterior surface  26  of the first mount  18  may be curved so the first mount  18  has a cylindrical shape. 
         [0013]    A pressure plate  28  is provided. An exterior edge  30  of the pressure plate  28  is curvilinear. The pressure plate  28  has a disk shape. A bottom surface  32  of the pressure plate  28  is coupled to the top end  20  of the first mount  18 . 
         [0014]    A punch  34  has a static end  36  and a dynamic end  38 . The static end  36  of the punch  34  is hingedly coupled to the bottom end  22  of the first mount  18 . Moreover, the static end  36  of the punch  34  is positioned within the channel  24 . A pin  40  extends through the first mount  18  and engages the static end  36  of the punch  34 . The pin  40  retains the punch  34  on the first mount  18 . 
         [0015]    The dynamic end  42  of the punch  34  tapers into a point. The dynamic end  42  of the punch  34  selectively generates a thrusting inertia. The punch  34  may be a spring loaded punch of any conventional design. 
         [0016]    The punch  34  is positionable in a deployed position. The punch  34  is oriented perpendicular to the rod  12  when the punch  34  is positioned in the deployed position. A first lateral side  35  of the static end  36  of the punch  34  abuts a rear surface  37  of the channel  24  when the punch  34  is in the deployed position. The punch  34  is positionable in a stored position. The punch  34  extends laterally along the rod  12  when the punch  34  is positioned in the stored position. 
         [0017]    A second mount  44  has an upper end  46  and a lower end  48 . The upper end  46  of the second mount  44  has a groove  50  extending downwardly therein. An outer surface  52  of the second mount  44  is coupled to the second end  16  of the rod  12 . The second end  16  of the rod  12  is positioned proximate the upper end  46  of the second mount  44 . The second mount  44  is oriented such that a line extending through the upper  46  and lower  48  ends of the second mount  44  is perpendicular to the line extending through the first  14  and second  16  ends of the rod  12 . 
         [0018]    A handle  54  has a coupled end  56  and a free end  58 . The handle  54  is elongated. An outermost surface  60  of the handle  54  tapers inwardly toward the coupled end  56  of the handle  54 . Additionally, the outermost surface  60  of the handle  54  may be knurled. 
         [0019]    A tab  62  is coupled to and extends away from the coupled end  56  of the handle  54 . The tab  62  on the handle  54  is hingedly coupled to the second mount  44 . Moreover, the tab  62  is positioned within the groove  50 . A pin  64  extends through the second mount  44  and engages the tab  62 . The pin  64  retains the handle  54  on the second mount  44 . 
         [0020]    The handle  54  is positionable in a deployed position. The handle  54  extends upwardly from the rod  12  in the deployed position. A first oblique side  55  of the tab  62  abuts a rearward surface  57  of the groove  50  when the handle  54  is in the deployed position. Additionally, the handle  54  is positionable in a stored position. The handle  54  extends laterally along the rod  12  in the stored position. 
         [0021]    In use, the punch  34  and the handle  54  are each positioned in the deployed position. The dynamic end  42  of the punch  34  is positioned against a vehicle window. A top surface  66  of the pressure plate  28  is engaged by a user until the punch  34  generates the thrusting inertia. The dynamic end  38  of the punch  34  transfers the thrusting inertia into the vehicle window. 
         [0022]    The vehicle window is shattered. Additionally, the shattered vehicle window falls downwardly so the shattered vehicle window does not impact an occupant of the vehicle. The assembly  10  is utilized in an emergency situation by police officers, firemen or other emergency responders who need to gain access to an interior of the vehicle. 
         [0023]    With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         [0024]    Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure.