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Encapsulated vehicle door frame

US6328373A · kind A · utility

3Cited by
4References
13Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J5/0408
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure member for a closing an aperture in a vehicle body. The closure member includes a frame structure and a seal member. The frame structure has an upper frame member that defines a window aperture. The seal member is formed onto at least a portion of the frame member and includes a body seal portion and a window seal portion. The body seal portion forms a seal between the vehicle body and at least a portion of the upper frame member. The window seal portion forms a seal between the at least a portion of the upper frame member and a window member that is movable relative to the frame structure. A method for forming a closure member is also provided.

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