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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 08, 1999
Zinovy Tyves, Windsor, CA;
Joseph Frank Carnaghi, Macomb, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A sash/cam channel member is extruded from a plastic (e.g., thermoplastic) material and includes the same cross section whether the member is used in a sash-type application or a cam-type application. In one embodiment, the sash/cam channel member includes a channel formed therein for receiving a coupling member, which is attached to a moveable arm of the assembly, and a pair of opposing fork members. The windowpane is received between the pair of opposing fork members to produce a frictionally fit therebetween. The inner surfaces of the channel have a low friction layer (coating) formed thereon so that the coupling member slidingly travels within the channel is a near frictionless manner. Similarly, the inner surfaces of the pair of fork members have a high friction layer (coating) disposed thereon for increased gripping and coupling of the windowpane.