Constant seal gaps for removable vehicle panels
US9180762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle roof water runoff management system is provided with an improved seal that has a constant seal gap between removable vehicle roof top panels and an adjoining fixed roof. The constant seal gap is maintained in the B-pillar interface area with the vehicle's roofing components. The vehicle roof water runoff management system offers improved manufacture and long term performance reliability over previous designs.
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