Abstract

A flush glass system for a vehicle door is provided. The system includes a movable window, a trim panel, a seal, and a below belt member. The trim panel defines a first channel extending along a channel axis. The seal is partially mounted within the first channel with the seal including an exterior sealing lip at least partially, disposed between the movable window and the trim panel with the exterior sealing lip having an exposed surface to form a flush connection between an outer surface of the movable window and an exterior surface of the trim panel. The below belt member is formed separately from the trim panel with the below belt member defining a second channel extending along the channel axis. The movable window is disposed within the second channel prior to the first channel receiving the movable window to ease installation so as to reduce time during assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60J 10/79 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for flush-glass windows, i.e. for windows flush with the vehicle body or the window frame

Abstract

A seal assembly is adapted to be coupled to a flange of a vehicle. The seal assembly includes a seal body extruded from an elastomeric material and having a base, a first leg, and a second leg collectively defining a mounting channel for receiving the flange of the vehicle. The seal assembly also includes at least one seal feature co-extruded with the seal body, extending from the body, and spaced from the mounting channel. The seal assembly further includes a molded component coupled to the seal body and molded from a thermoplastic material. The seal assembly further includes an electromagnetic adhesive disposed between the seal body and the molded component. The electromagnetic adhesive includes a resin and a susceptor configured to be energized upon exposure to electromagnetic energy such that the susceptor softens the resin to directly mount the molded component to the seal body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/38 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using magnetic means
• B29C 48/12 - Articles with an irregular circumference when viewed in cross-section, e.g. window profiles
• B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
• B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B60J 10/15 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material
• B60J 10/265 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape characterised by the surface shape the surface being primarily decorative
• B60J 10/84 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the vehicle body
• B60J 10/86 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the opening panel

Abstract

A seal assembly is adapted to be coupled to a vehicle. The seal assembly includes a weatherstrip and a molded component having opposing surfaces and coupled to the weatherstrip. The molded component defines an attachment hole passing through the opposing surfaces. The seal assembly also includes a fastener configured to be disposed within the attachment hole for coupling the weatherstrip and the molded component to the vehicle. The seal assembly further includes an electromagnetic adhesive applied to the molded component about the attachment hole with the electromagnetic adhesive bonding the weatherstrip to the molded component and limiting ingress of contaminants through the attachment hole. The electromagnetic adhesive includes a resin impregnated with a plurality of susceptor particles configured to be energized upon exposure to electromagnetic energy such that the plurality of susceptor particles softens the resin to bond the weatherstrip to the molded component.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/36 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement" heated by induction
• B60J 10/34 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using adhesives
• B60J 10/36 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using separately inserted fastening means, e.g. using clips, beads or strips

Abstract

A flush glass system for a vehicle door is provided. The system includes a movable window, a trim panel, a seal, and a below belt member. The trim panel defines a first channel extending along a channel axis. The seal is partially mounted within the first channel with the seal including an exterior sealing lip at least partially, disposed between the movable window and the trim panel with the exterior sealing lip having an exposed surface to form a flush connection between an outer surface of the movable window and an exterior surface of the trim panel. The below belt member is formed separately from the trim panel with the below belt member defining a second channel extending along the channel axis. The movable window is disposed within the second channel prior to the first channel receiving the movable window to ease installation so as to reduce time during assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/79 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for flush-glass windows, i.e. for windows flush with the vehicle body or the window frame
• B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
• B60J 10/77 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sashless windows, i.e. for frameless windows forming a seal directly with the vehicle body

Abstract

A seal assembly is adapted to be coupled to a flange of a vehicle. The seal assembly includes a seal body extruded from an elastomeric material and having a base, a first leg, and a second leg collectively defining a mounting channel for receiving the flange of the vehicle. The seal assembly also includes at least one seal feature co-extruded with the seal body, extending from the body, and spaced from the mounting channel. The seal assembly further includes a molded component coupled to the seal body and molded from a thermoplastic material. The seal assembly further includes an electromagnetic adhesive disposed between the seal body and the molded component. The electromagnetic adhesive includes a resin and a susceptor configured to be energized upon exposure to electromagnetic energy such that the susceptor softens the resin to directly mount the molded component to the seal body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/34 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement"
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B29C 65/36 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement" heated by induction

Abstract

A flush window assembly for a vehicle door comprising a movable window having a first and second glass pane. A fixed member is spaced from the movable window to define a gap. A seal support is mounted to the fixed member. A seal is provided. The seal includes a base, an outer and inner branch extending from the base to form a channel, at least one sealing lip, and an exterior sealing lip. The exterior sealing lip has an exposed surface disposed within the gap to form a flush connection between an exterior surface of the first glass pane, fixed member, and exterior sealing lip. The second glass pane has a guide portion extending beyond the first glass pane with at least a portion of the guide portion disposed within the channel to retain the movable window with the flush window assembly and to guide the movable window during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/06 - Sealing strips
• B60J 1/20 - Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
• E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges

Abstract

A below belt seal assembly for use in a window seal assembly includes an extruded strip of material extending in length between strip ends and having a base and first and second sides extending the base with each side having an engagement area and first and second lips extending outwardly from the engagement areas. A molding is formed about the base and each of the sides and terminates at the engagement areas of the sides such that the molding is spaced from the lips, with the molding forming at least one bracket bonded to the extruded strip. A fastener is attached to the bracket for facilitating mounting of the assembly to the vehicle. The window seal assembly also includes an upper glass run seal assembly comprising additional extruded strips of material and a second molding for bonding the below belt seal assembly to the upper glass run seal assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/88 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the opening panel mounted on, or integral with, the glass-run seals
• B60J 10/23 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape assembled from two or more parts
• B60J 10/27 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape having projections, grooves or channels in the longitudinal direction
• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
• B60J 10/76 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for window sashesSealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for glass run channels

Abstract

A seal assembly includes a body portion defining a mounting channel for receiving a vehicle flange. A base of the body portion defines an outer surface of the body portion with the outer surface defining a first axis of curvature adapted to correspond with a contour of the flange. The seal assembly further includes a sealing lip portion co-extruded with the body portion and defining a notch having a notch configuration, an element disposed in the notch and pre-formed to have an element configuration corresponding to at least a part of the notch configuration, and a molding material molded to a back surface of the element, secured to the sealing lip portion within the notch, and extending across the notch, with the element and the molding material defining a contour lip portion that in combination with the sealing lip portion defines an external sealing lip of the seal assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 48/18 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers
• B60J 10/88 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the opening panel mounted on, or integral with, the glass-run seals
• B60J 10/32 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using integral U-shaped retainers
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
• B60J 10/18 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material provided with reinforcements or inserts
• B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints

Abstract

The subject invention includes a fixed window assembly for a vehicle comprising a fixed glass, a trim portion having a polymeric base and a decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. An encapsulation is coupled to the fixed glass and the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in a spaced and adjacent position relative to the fixed glass. A method of manufacturing is also provided using first and second molding apparatuses. Polymeric material is injected into a first mold cavity of the first molding apparatus to form the polymeric base bonded to the decorative member. Polymeric material is injected into a second mold cavity of the second molding apparatus to form the encapsulation coupled to the fixed glass and simultaneously coupled to the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in an adjacent position to the fixed glass.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B29C 69/02 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor of moulding techniques only
• B60J 10/32 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using integral U-shaped retainers
• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
• B60J 10/23 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape assembled from two or more parts
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
• B29C 48/16 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers
• B60J 10/15 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/70 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens
• B60J 1/00 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B60R 13/06 - Sealing strips
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 709/08 - Glass
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a seal assembly for attachment to a vehicle having a securing point spaced from a vehicle point at a distance with an apparatus having first and second receptacles defining a cavity, and a bracket apparatus defining a bracket cavity, including: forming a first strip having a first body with first ends; forming a second strip having a second body with second ends; positioning one first end into the first receptacle with the first body adjacent to the bracket cavity; positioning one second end into the second receptacle; forming a molding bonding the strips together to define a mold point; forming a bracket with a receiver at a receiver point, and an interface bonded to the first body spaced such that a distance between the receiver point of the bonded bracket and the mold point is equal to the distance between the securing and vehicle points.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• E06B 7/23 - Plastic, sponge rubber, or like strips or tubes
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B60R 13/06 - Sealing strips
• B29K 709/08 - Glass
• B60J 10/30 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means
• B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B60J 10/70 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens

Abstract

In a method of manufacturing a seal assembly, strips of material are extruded to form first and second bodies, and ends of the bodies are positioned into a mold cavity of a molding apparatus. An elastomeric material is injected into the mold cavity to form a locator device having a foot portion and a tab portion with the tab portion defining a first reference point. A thermoplastic elastomeric material is injected into the mold cavity to form a corner mold covering the body ends and the foot portion of the locator device with the corner mold defining a second reference point. The corner mold bonds the first body end, the second body end, and the locator device together to fix the locator device to the first body end at a locator position such that a predetermined distance between the reference points is maintained during injecting of the thermoplastic elastomeric material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B60J 10/21 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape having corner parts or bends
• B60J 10/78 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides adjacent to corner pieces, mirror supports or quarter windows
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/36 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using separately inserted fastening means, e.g. using clips, beads or strips
• B29L 31/26 - Sealing devices, e.g. packaging for pistons or pipe joints
• B29K 21/00 - Use of unspecified rubbers as moulding material
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices

Abstract

A seal assembly includes a body portion defining a mounting channel for receiving a vehicle flange. A base of the body portion defines an outer surface of the body portion with the outer surface defining a first axis of curvature adapted to correspond with a contour of the flange. The seal assembly further includes a sealing lip portion co-extruded with the body portion and defining a notch having a notch configuration, an element disposed in the notch and pre-formed to have an element configuration corresponding to at least a part of the notch configuration, and a molding material molded to a back surface of the element, secured to the sealing lip portion within the notch, and extending across the notch, with the element and the molding material defining a contour lip portion that in combination with the sealing lip portion defines an external sealing lip of the seal assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/80 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/21 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape having corner parts or bends
• B60J 10/74 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides
• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
• B60J 10/84 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the vehicle body
• B60J 1/00 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor

Abstract

A seal assembly includes a seal body formed from an elastomer selected from EPDM rubber, a TPV, and combinations thereof. The seal assembly further includes a decorative trim member coupled to the seal body and formed from a PVC material, a tie layer formed from a metal and disposed between the seal body and the decorative trim member such that a first side of the tie layer faces the seal body and a second side of the tie layer faces the decorative trim member, an elastomer-to-metal adhesive disposed between the seal body and the first side of the tie layer to bond the tie layer to the seal body, and a PVC -to-metal adhesive disposed between the decorative trim member and the second side of the tie layer to bond the decorative trim member to the tie layer to couple the decorative trim member to the seal body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/16 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material consisting of two or more plastic materials having different physical or chemical properties
• B60J 10/18 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material provided with reinforcements or inserts

Abstract

A trim strip assembly for a vehicle and method of making the same is provided. The trim strip assembly includes a first trim portion. The first trim portion has a polymeric base and a first decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. The polymeric base is formed of polymeric material molded to the first decorative member. The polymeric base includes a first coupling member. A second trim portion has an extruded base and a second decorative member bonded to the extruded base. The extruded base and the second decorative member are coextruded. The extruded base includes a second coupling member. The first coupling member is bonded to the second coupling member to interconnect the first trim portion and the second trim portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B60J 10/23 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape assembled from two or more parts
• B60J 10/32 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using integral U-shaped retainers
• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 69/02 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor of moulding techniques only
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
• B29C 48/16 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers
• B60R 13/06 - Sealing strips
• B60J 10/15 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/70 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens
• B60J 1/00 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 709/08 - Glass
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

A vehicle includes a weatherstrip assembly coupled to a flange. The weatherstrip assembly includes a body defining a channel, a stop coupled to the body and extending inwardly toward the channel to define a first engaging surface having a first configuration, and a locking fin having a head portion defining a second engaging surface having a second configuration complementary to the first configuration. The fin is movable between an initial position in which the flange is spaced from the fin and a secured position in which the flange is disposed in the channel and engages the head portion and the second surface directly engages the first surface along a common plane. The second surface is movable relative to the first surface along the common plane to generate frictional forces between the first and second surfaces and between the head portion and the flange to secure the flange in the channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/80 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/74 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides
• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
• B60J 10/84 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the vehicle body
• E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles, namely vehicle glass runs, strips and beading; parts for land vehicles, namely channels for receiving window glass; vehicle weather seals and seals for protective purposes, all for attachment to vehicle bodywork and all made wholly or principally of rubber, synthetic rubber, plastics materials or combinations of such materials with or without metal reinforcements.

Goods & Services

Parts for land vehicles, namely, vehicle glass runs; Parts for land vehicles, namely, channels for receiving window glass Parts for land vehicles, namely, vehicle weather strips and beading; vehicle weather seals and seals for protective purposes, all for attachment to vehicle bodywork, and all made wholly or principally of rubber, synthetic rubber, plastics materials or combinations of such materials with or without metal reinforcements

Abstract

In a method of manufacturing a seal assembly, strips of material are extruded to form first and second bodies, and ends of the bodies are positioned into a mold cavity of a molding apparatus. An elastomeric material is injected into the mold cavity to form a locator device having a foot portion and a tab portion with the tab portion defining a first reference point. A thermoplastic elastomeric material is injected into the mold cavity to form a corner mold covering the body ends and the foot portion of the locator device with the corner mold defining a second reference point. The comer mold bonds the first body end, the second body end, and the locator device together to fix the locator device to the first body end at a locator position such that a predetermined distance between the reference points is maintained during injecting of the thermoplastic elastomeric material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a seal assembly for attachment to a vehicle having a mounting point and a vehicle point spaced from the mounting point at a distance with an apparatus having first and second receptacles, a cavity, and a locator receptacle spaced from the cavity, including: extruding a first strip to form a first body between first ends; extruding a second strip to form a second body between second ends; providing a locator; positioning the locator into the locator receptacle; positioning a first end into the first receptacle with the first body engaging the locator; positioning a second end into the second receptacle; forming a mold at the cavity bonding the strips together at a mold point; and bonding the locator to the first body so a distance between the bonded locator and the mold point is equal to the distance between the mounting point and the vehicle point.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/04 - for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a seal assembly for attachment to a vehicle having a mounting point spaced from a vehicle point at a distance with an apparatus having first and second receptacles and a cavity, and a locator apparatus with a locator cavity spaced from the cavity, including: extruding a first strip to form a first body between first ends; extruding a second to form a second body between second ends; positioning a first end into the first receptacle with the first body facing the locator cavity; positioning a second end into the second receptacle; forming a mold at the cavity bonding the strips together at a mold point; and forming a locator at the locator cavity bonded to the first body so a distance between the bonded locator and the mold point is equal to the distance between the mounting point and the vehicle point.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/23 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape assembled from two or more parts
• B60J 10/84 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the vehicle body
• E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings

Abstract

The subject invention includes a fixed window assembly for a vehicle comprising a fixed glass, a trim portion having a polymeric base and a decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. An encapsulation is coupled to the fixed glass and the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in a spaced and adjacent position relative to the fixed glass. A method of manufacturing is also provided using first and second molding apparatuses. Polymeric material is injected into a first mold cavity of the first molding apparatus to form the polymeric base bonded to the decorative member. Polymeric material is injected into a second mold cavity of the second molding apparatus to form the encapsulation coupled to the fixed glass and simultaneously coupled to the polymeric base to mount the trim portion in an adjacent position to the fixed glass.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/23 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape assembled from two or more parts
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
• B60R 13/06 - Sealing strips
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B29C 69/02 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor of moulding techniques only
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B60J 10/32 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using integral U-shaped retainers
• B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
• B29C 48/16 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers
• B60J 10/15 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the material
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/70 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens
• B60J 1/00 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 709/08 - Glass
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

A trim strip assembly for a vehicle and method of making the same is provided. The trim strip assembly includes a first trim portion. The first trim portion has a polymeric base and a first decorative member bonded to the polymeric base. The polymeric base is formed of polymeric material molded to the first decorative member. The polymeric base includes a first coupling member. A second trim portion has an extruded base and a second decorative member bonded to the extruded base. The extruded base and the second decorative member are coextruded. The extruded base includes a second coupling member. The first coupling member is bonded to the second coupling member to interconnect the first trim portion and the second trim portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/23 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape assembled from two or more parts
• B60J 1/10 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides fixedly mounted
• B60J 1/20 - Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
• B60J 10/20 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
• B60R 13/06 - Sealing strips

Abstract

The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings
• B60J 10/34 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using adhesives
• B60J 10/35 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the fastening means using adhesives using adhesive tapes, e.g. double-sided tapes
• B60J 10/84 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the vehicle body
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• E06B 7/23 - Plastic, sponge rubber, or like strips or tubes
• E06B 7/24 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings without separate sealing members, e.g. with labyrinth

Abstract

A sealing assembly for a vehicle comprises a sealing body extruded from an elastomeric material formed from an ethylene propylene diene monomer and having a base and first and second legs spaced from one another extending from the base. The base and the legs define an interior surface and a first channel for receiving a panel, and further define an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. The sealing body defines an overmold region opposite the first channel extending along a portion of the exterior surface of the sealing body. The sealing assembly further comprises a bonding layer of a first thermoplastic vulcanizate co-extruded onto the overmold region of the sealing body, and a molded layer of a second thermoplastic vulcanizate molded onto the bonding layer with the molded layer defining a second channel for receiving a fixed window of the vehicle. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing a sealing assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/02 - for windows or windscreens
• B60J 10/08 - for doors

Abstract

A sealing member for a vehicle opening includes a first co-extrusion layer formed from a first elastomeric composition, a second co-extrusion layer formed from a second elastomeric composition, and a third co-extrusion layer formed from a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition. The first co-extrusion layer defines a mounting channel, a window channel, and a front face spaced from the mounting channel and the window channel. The second co-extrusion layer has a portion disposed on the front face of the first co-extrusion layer and a sealing lip disposed on the first co-extrusion layer abutting the portion and extending away from the first co-extrusion layer towards a distal end. The third co-extrusion layer is disposed on the portion and the sealing lip of the second co-extrusion layer for covering segments of the second co-extrusion layer that are visible from an exterior of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings
• E06B 7/23 - Plastic, sponge rubber, or like strips or tubes
• B29C 47/06 - Multilayered articles
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/04 - for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides
• B60J 10/08 - for doors
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)

Abstract

The subject invention provides for a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The assembly includes a trim portion having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is capable of moving between an initial position and a final position. A seal extends from the body for abutting and sealing the closure member. An adhesive is disposed on the body for coupling the trim portion to the frame. The adhesive is disposed opposite the seal such that the seal extends away from the adhesive. A retaining member is selectively mounted to the flange and spaced from the adhesive for selectively engaging the frame to selectively hold the flange in the initial position relative to the frame. The retaining member is removed from the flange while concurrently moving the flange toward the final position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/06 - Sealing strips

Abstract

A flange mounted weatherseal includes a carrier and a flexible cover covering the carrier. The carrier includes a base portion, a first side portion and a second side portion generally parallel to the first side portion and cooperating together with the first side portion and the base portion to define a generally U-shaped channel. The first side portion defines a plurality of first fingers, the second side portion defines a plurality of second fingers opposite the first fingers along a longitudinal axis, and the base portion defines a plurality of webs offset along the longitudinal axis relative to the first fingers and the second fingers. The first fingers, the second fingers and the webs each include deformations defining a non-planar cross sectional shape along the longitudinal axis to increase the rigidity of the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings

Abstract

A sealing and guiding assembly is disclosed for a slidably movable window pane (10) in a window opening carried by a motor vehicle door. The vehicle door carries a window frame (8) defining panels (22,24) forming flanges (26,28), the flanges extending generally parallel to the window pane (9) in the opening. A sealing and guiding strip (30) defines channels (34,36) which embracingly grip the flanges (26,28) of the window frame. The sealing and guiding strip (30) defines a further channel (44) generally parallel to the flange-receiving channels (34,36) for receiving the window pane (10). A trim strip (68) is mounted within another channel (66) which runs generally perpendicular to the flange-receiving channels (34,36). One side of the trim-strip-receiving channel (66) is formed by the base of the window-pane receiving channel (44), and the other side is extended to provide a sealing lip (62) against the vehicle body (13) when the door is closed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/04 - for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides
• B60J 10/06 - for flush-glass windows
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements

Abstract

A sealing strip (13) has two ends (13A and 13B) which are bonded together by heat-bonding foil (15). Electromagnetic radiation/a magnetic or electrical field and/or heat are applied to the sealing strip (13) and the foil (15) so as to cause the flexible material of the sealing strip (13) and the relatively rigid material of the carrier (21) embedded within the strip (13) to bond to the foil (15). This provides a strong bond between the ends (13A and 13B) of the strip (13). The electromagnetic radiation/magnetic or electrical field causes inductive or capacitive heating of the carrier (21), which is formed from e.g. metal. An apparatus for facilitating the bonding operation is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/04 - Dielectric heating, e.g. high-frequency welding
• F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements

Abstract

A window assembly for sealingly attaching a window glass (16) to a frame of a motor vehicle door (6), includes a sealing assembly in combination with a window glass. The sealing assembly comprises a sealing, trimming or guiding strip (30) comprising a length of extruded material, a polypropylene or the like part (58) which is joined to the window glass (16) at an edge of the window glass (16), and a moulded material (60, 160), which is joined to the polypropylene or the like part (58) and connected to said sealing strip (30). The moulded material (60, 160) is preferably made of TPE. The strip (30) is preferably made of EPDM. The moulded material (60, 160) is moulded in a mould with the polypropylene or the like part (58), which has previously been moulded onto the window glass (16), and the strip (30) to mould onto and thereby connect to these parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 10/02 - for windows or windscreens
• B60J 10/00 - Sealing arrangements
• B60J 10/08 - for doors