Vehicle window weather seal retaining clip
US5363537A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/307
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retaining clip for securing a weather sealing strip to the perimeter of a window opening of an automotive vehicle includes a substantially planar vertical centered portion; an integral downwardly depending, substantially planar arm connected to one side of, and substantially parallel with the central portion; a pair of wings which extend upwardly and outwardly from the downwardly depending arms and being adapted to engage the narrow sides of, and secure the downwardly depending arm within, a narrow rectangular slot formed in a sheet material such as a sheet metal body panel; and an integral, substantially upwardly extending arm connected to the other side of the central portion. The clip is adapted to secure a weather sealing strip between the control portion of the clip and the upwardly extending arm. In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, a tab is provided on a shoulder portion of each wing to facilitate removal of the clip for servicing or replacement. The clip has a high ratio of extraction force to insertion force to allow for easy installation while reducing the potential of inadvertent removal.
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