Outside gasket for a vehicle handle exhibiting wind redirection characteristics
US7469503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B77/36
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wind redirecting and environmentally sealing gasket for use with a handle actuating mechanism associated with a vehicle door. The gasket includes a main body located over an aperture defined perimeter in the vehicle door and which is secured by a portion of the handle mechanism. A non-linear and generally three-dimensional tongue shaped portion extends from the body at a junction defined between an extending portion of the handle and the door. The tongue portion is impinged by air flow resulting from movement of a vehicle and, as a result, is redirected about the body and away from the handle and perimeter defined aperture in the vehicle's sheet metal. An engaging portion extends separately from the tongue and contacts a perimeter defining edge location of the metal.
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