Patent · US Expired

Post attached structures for window assemblies

US5451090A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 1994
Grant dateSep 19, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 13, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/081
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-part, detachable and preassembled panel assembly is provided for use in combination with a vehicle, comprising a first panel having a peripheral edge and adapted to close an opening in the vehicle. A second panel is provided which is adapted to be adjacent the first panel and overlie at least a portion of the vehicle. The first and second panels are detachably coupled to one another by an attachment member molded directly on at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the first panel and including a securing flange for detachably receiving a securing post extending from the second panel. The second panel is also secured directly to the portion of the vehicle the panel covers by a fastener distant from a securing flange.

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