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Molding attachment structure for automobile door

US6641204B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
10References
7Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2002
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J5/0402
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molding attaching structure includes a sash provided on an automobile door, an outer sash mounted to the sash, and a molding mounted to the outer sash. When a door glass of the door is fully closed, the molding has its one side end laid over an edge of the door glass. The molding has its outer surface substantially flush with an outer surface of an automobile body. The outer sash includes a molding attachment part projecting outwardly therefrom. The molding attachment part includes an extension part and an edge part. The edge part includes a first portion extending from the extension part away from the door glass and having a distal end bent back, and a second portion extending from the distal end across the extension part towards the door glass.

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