Windshield gasket design
US7210729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A windshield molding for insertion in the space between a windshield glass panel and a window opening of a vehicle body panel. The windshield molding structure includes a clasp portion, a bendable portion, and a channel lip portion. The clasp portion conformingly adheres to the edge of the windshield glass and the bendable portion engages the periphery of the window opening wherein the bendable portion bends and folds under the channel lip portion to provide an air-tight compression seal between the window glass and vehicle body panel, thereby minimizing undesirable air flow whistling and collection of dirt or other debris within the windshield molding structure. A windshield molding is also provided with a water drain channel which guides rainwater along the edge of the molding structure to prevent the water fluid from being sprayed onto the side windows.
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