Reveal molding with coacting gripping structure
US5429844A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24182
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The reveal molding has a centrally located barbed stem and an umbrella-shaped cap designed to fill and span an elongated gap between adjacent structural members such as between body panel and glass window. A stabilizer portion depends from the underside of the umbrella portion and is provided with a sawtoothed gripping structure designed to mate with a complementary sawtooth structure formed on the sidewall of the stem. The umbrella portion and stem are designed to allow hinged flexing action during installation and this action is thereafter restrained by the interlocking gripping structures once the molding is installed.
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