Sealing system for vehicle door
US6131341A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle door sealing system includes a flexible weatherstrip containing magnetizable particulate material. Selected areas of the weatherstrip are magnetized to enhance the sealing action at hard-to-seal zones, such as curved corner areas along the door perimeter. The magnetic action is confined to the hard-to-seal areas so that the magnetic action will not make it excessively difficult for a person to open the vehicle door.
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