Vehicle body structure
US8876188B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/0243
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal is installed to a seal supporting surface of a vehicle pillar structure. A door assembly has an inner panel and a window sash section with an attachment area at an intersection between the inner panel and the window sash section. A trim panel has a main body covering at least a portion of an inboard surface of the inner panel and a flange that extends along an upright edge of the main body. The flange has an upper end covering the attachment area and a lower end of the window sash section. The window sash section and the flange define a sealing surface extending from an upper end of the door assembly to a lower end of the door assembly. The seal contacts the sealing surface with the door assembly in the closed position.
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