Flush quarter glass seal
US8667739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/79
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and resultant apparatus for a window seal assembly is shown and described. A thin layer of elastomer is introduced between a reinforcement member and a first surface of a window member. The subassembly of the glass member, elastomer, and rigid reinforcement is then introduced into a mold. Preferably, the thin layer of elastomer is provided by an extrusion process, such as on a metal reinforcement member, or as a co-extrusion process when an extruded reinforcement member is formed. A curable, elastomer/plastomer material is then injection molded to provide a flush glass appearance where an outer surface of the window is devoid of any seal material.
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