Window trim for recreational vehicles
AssigneeASV Plastics, Inc.
InventorDennis R. Vance
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Abstract
The present invention involves a window trim system with a bracket and trim ring, and a method of installing the same. The window trim system includes a clamping bracket which is press fit and screwed into preformed channels in the window frame. The clamping bracket has a receiving portion, such as a depression or catch, for interfitting with an engagement portion of the trim ring, such as a protrusion or catch. A trim ring is then snapped into place over the clamping bracket, thus hiding the screw head from sight. Advantageously, the window trim system is capable of securing the window frame to the vehicle wall with a minimal number of brackets and screws.
Claims28
A trim assembly for use on a panel adapted for installation on exterior of a recreational vehicle, said trim assembly comprising:
- a bracket, said bracket comprising a mounting portion and a receiving portion, said mounting portion adapted to attach to the support structure of said recreational vehicle;
- a trim ring, said trim ring defining an exterior surface adapted to cover said bracket, said trim ring including an engagement portion adapted to connect with said receiving portion of said bracket.
A window trim assembly for use on a window adapted for installation in a wall, said window trim assembly comprising:
- a bracket, said bracket comprising a mounting portion and a receiving portion, said mounting portion adapted to attach to the wall;
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- a trim ring, said trim ring defining an exterior surface adapted to cover said bracket, said trim ring including an engagement portion adapted to connect with said receiving portion of said bracket.
A window assembly for installation in an interior wall of a recreational vehicle, said window assembly comprising:
- a window frame, said window frame comprising a circumferential flange which lies flush with said interior wall of said recreational vehicle, said window frame further comprising a channel and an exterior periphery;
- a bracket, said bracket comprising a flange adapted to be press fit into said channel of said window frame;
- a trim ring defining an exterior surface extending over said exterior periphery of said window frame, said trim ring adapted for attachment with said bracket.
A method of securing a window frame in an opening in the wall of a recreational vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a bracket with a mounting portion and a receiving portion;
- providing a trim ring with an exterior surface and an engagement portion;
- fixing a screw through the mounting portion of the bracket to the window frame;
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- attaching the trim ring to the clamping bracket by interfitting the engagement portion with the receiving portion, wherein said screw is hidden from view by the exterior surface of the trim ring.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.