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Constant seal gaps for removable vehicle panels

US9180762B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2014
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 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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