Applique for vehicle B-pillar
US6416113B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J5/0402
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An applique for a pillar (e.g., B-pillar) of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the applique is a decorative member which is fastened to a vehicle surface (e.g., to a door frame structure adjacent a pillar) in order to add styling and/or to functionally cover unsightly portions of the vehicle. In certain embodiments of this invention, the applique includes a glass receiving channel defined in a portion thereof, as well as a hook-shaped retainer member extending from one wall of the channel. Moreover, in certain embodiments, the applique includes a polymer based retainer member attached to a metal portion of the applique for the purpose(s) of: 1) insulating the metal portion of the applique from sheet metal of the door frame structure, 2) covering an end/edge of the metal portion of the applique so as to prevent damage to any component which should rub or bump up against it, and/or 3) fastening the applique to the door frame structure or pillar using at least one fastener integrally molded with the polymer based retainer member.
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