초록 ▼

A windshield replacement tool which can be selectively inserted between the top edge of the windshield and the vehicle frame during replacement for the purpose of separating the windshield and maintaining such separation during the removal process. The method aspect of the present invention relates

A windshield replacement tool which can be selectively inserted between the top edge of the windshield and the vehicle frame during replacement for the purpose of separating the windshield and maintaining such separation during the removal process. The method aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the tool for windshield replacement while minimizing stresses on the head, neck, back, shoulders and arms during the replacement process.

대표청구항 ▼

A method of removing a vehicle windshield from a vehicle, said windshield having top, bottom and side edges, said vehicle having corresponding top, bottom and side vehicle frame members, and said windshield further having seals along said top, bottom and side edges for connecting the windshield to t

A method of removing a vehicle windshield from a vehicle, said windshield having top, bottom and side edges, said vehicle having corresponding top, bottom and side vehicle frame members, and said windshield further having seals along said top, bottom and side edges for connecting the windshield to the top, bottom and side vehicle frame members, respectively, said method comprising the steps of: providing a windshield expansion tool having a pair of selectively expandable jaws; cutting the seals along said top edge and said side edges; separating the top and side edges from the top and side frame members in a direction substantially perpendicular to the windshield to be replaced and inserting said pair of jaws between one of said top and side edges and its corresponding frame member; expanding said jaws; and cutting the seal along said bottom edge while said jaws are expanded.