Self-adjustable window molding for retaining glass
US4358917A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved extruded resilient flush-look window molding adapted for pre-attachment to a glass plate for concealing the gap between a body panel window opening and the edge of the glass plate. The molding has a stem portion with first and second self-biased retaining legs on one side thereof, adapted to engage the glass edge and a diverging third leg extending from the stem portion opposite side supporting an integral arcuate sectioned trim strip in cantilever fashion on the diverging leg upper end. The trim strip projects inwardly to overlie the gap and the molding stem portion. The divergent leg is self-biased for cammed inward flexing during insertion of the glass plate. Thus, the trim strip self-adjusts inwardly so as to maintain its engagement with the plate outer surface while accommodating production tolerance gaps.
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