Quick release window gasket for escape window

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11052739-B2
Application number	US-201916715853-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Dec 16, 2019
Priority date	Dec 14, 2018
Publication date	Jul 6, 2021
Grant date	Jul 6, 2021

Abstract

A window assembly moveable between open and locked positions having a pane of window glass held in a gasket attached to a window frame with adhesive. When in the locked position, the gasket has a removable pull strip enclosed in an internal channel which when removed allows the gasket to move to the open position, allowing safe exit through the window opening.

First claim

At least the following is claimed:

1. A window assembly comprising:
a pane of window glass; and
a quick release gasket comprising:
a flap with a channel for holding the pane and moveable between an open position and a locked position;
a base connected to the flap by a hinge portion; and
a locking mechanism comprising:
a detent along a lateral length of the flap;
a notch along a lateral length of the base;
a removable pull strip; and
a cavity in the base for receiving the pull strip,

wherein the detent of the flap fits into the notch of the base and the pull strip is enclosed in the cavity when the window assembly is in the locked position.

2. The window assembly of claim 1 wherein the pane of window glass is layered laminate glass.

3. The window assembly of claim 1 , configured so that the pane of glass covers a window opening wherein the gasket, is secured to a frame of the window opening by an adhesive.

4. The window assembly of claim 1 , wherein when the pull-strip is removed from the cavity of the base, the flap of the gasket moves to the open position.

5. The window assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gasket is secured to the frame of an agricultural vehicle.

Assignees

• Agco Corp

Inventors

• O'Halloran Christopher Paul
• Holman Paul Linwood

Classifications

• B60J10/70 Primary

  specially adapted for windows or windscreens · CPC title

• B60J10/35 Primary

  using adhesive tapes, e.g. double-sided tapes · CPC title

• B60J1/2094

  Protective means for window, e.g. additional panel or foil, against vandalism, dirt, wear, shattered glass, etc. · CPC title