Closure panel mounting for vehicle window openings
US6386617B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure panel mounting for a window opening of a vehicle body structure includes a U-shaped three sided recess into which the panel is slidable, with a fourth side of the closure panel engaged by another closure panel included in the vehicle body structure. In a first embodiment the panel is slid vertically down into tracks extending along the recess, and a top panel has an edge engaging the fourth side of the panel. In a second embodiment, the recess tracks extend horizontally and the panel is slid into the recess from the rear, a vehicle tailgate engaging the end of the panel when swung closed to secure the closure panel in position.
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