OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003178

Windshield repair apparatus including bridge

Published: 2026-09-15T19:44:34.986062Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003178
Categories: Industrial Components, Safety & Infrastructure > Machine Safety

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ABSTRACT

A windshield repair apparatus includes a bridge for holding an injector
adjacent to a break area of a windshield. The bridge includes a suction cup
for mounting the bridge to the windshield. The bridge includes a pivotally
mounted arm which allows for pivotal movement of the injector away from the
break area, and a registration system which allows for accurate replacement of
the injector over the break area following pivotal movement back toward the
break area. A ball plunger and detent mounting arrangement between the
pivotally mounted arm and a remainder of the bridge allows for registration.
The suction cup includes a vacuum pump for withdrawing air from beneath the
suction cup. The injector includes a clip securing a stopper to a body of the
injector. The stopper includes a peripheral lip seal at a first end of the
stopper which is received by the body.

1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.

[0004] Sheet 4.

[0005] Sheet 5.

[0006] Sheet 6.

[0007] Sheet 7.

[0008] Sheet 8.

[0009] Sheet 9.

[0010] Sheet 10.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003178
Published 2026-09-15T19:44:34.986062Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003178