Integrally formed B-pillar and belt-line window molding including snap-on cover member
US6681526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49876
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination B-pillar and belt-line window molding for a motor vehicle door, and method for manufacturing the same. The molding comprises a main body including a window sealing structure and a mounting structure. The sealing structure is formed from a resilient material constructed and arranged to seal a belt-line gap between the motor vehicle door and a motor vehicle window. The mounting structure is constructed and arranged to mount the main body on a belt-line region of the motor vehicle door. The molding further includes a metal cover member having an elongate first portion with a channel configuration. The channel configuration of the first portion is flexible outwardly to receive a portion of the main body and flexible inwardly to grippingly engage the portion of the main body in secured relation. The metal cover member has an elongate second portion integrally formed with the first portion and extends from the first portion to form a generally L-shaped configuration. The second portion is constructed and arranged to extend generally vertically and in overlying relation with respect to a B-pillar of the motor vehicle door.
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