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EP0099115A2
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Cowling structure for an automotive vehicle
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-07-12
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A cowling structure for an automotive vehicle having an elastic molding for concealing an adhered portion between a windshield and the cowling box. The molding is secured to the edge of a cowl top panel adjacent the windshield and is adapted to elastically and sealingly contact the bottom portion of the windshield in water-tight fashion. The cowl top panel is detachably installed on the cowling box to close the open upper end thereof, thereby facilitating easy assembly and maintenance or repair of vehicle equipment located in the cowling box.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiharu Nakamura
- 👤 Morio Otsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/081; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/30; B60J10/70; B62D25/10; B62D25/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A cowling structure for an automotive vehicle comprising: a cowling box; a cowl top panel covering said box; and an elastic molding preassembled to the cowl top panel and having a tongue portion extending toward the lower end portion of a windshield to elastically and sealingly contact said windshield to establish a water-tight seal therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A cowling structure for an automotive vehicle comprising: a cowling box; a cowl top panel covering said box; and an elastic molding preassembled to the cowl top panel and having a tongue portion extending toward the lower end portion of a windshield to elastically and sealingly contact said windshield to establish a water-tight seal therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A cowling structure for an automotive vehicle comprising: a cowling box having an open upper end; a cowl top panel covering the upper end of said cowling box; and an elastic molding preassembled to a lateral edge of said cowl top panel adjacent a windshield, said molding having a tongue portion extending toward said windshield to elastically and sealingly contact the lower end of said windshield in water-tight fashion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A cowling structure for an automotive vehicle comprising: a cowling box having an open upper end; a cowl top panel covering the upper end of said cowling box; and an elastic molding preassembled to a lateral edge of said cowl top panel adjacent a windshield, said molding having a tongue portion extending toward said windshield to elastically and sealingly contact the lower end of said windshield in water-tight fashion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cowling structure for an automotive vehicle comprising: a cowling box installed in front of the lower end of a windshield; a cowl top panel detachably installed on said cowling box; and a molding secured onto the edge of said cowl top panel adjacent said windshield, said molding having an extension extending toward and sealingly contacting said windshield, said molding being secured to said cowl top panel as a preassembly in advance of assembling the cowl top panel to said cowling box..
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cowling structure for an automotive vehicle comprising: a cowling box installed in front of the lower end of a windshield; a cowl top panel detachably installed on said cowling box; and a molding secured onto the edge of said cowl top panel adjacent said windshield, said molding having an extension extending toward and sealingly contacting said windshield, said molding being secured to said cowl top panel as a preassembly in advance of assembling the cowl top panel to said cowling box..
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
.The structure as set forth in claim 3, wherein said cowl top panel is provided with a retainer strip releasably engageable with said cowling box to detachably install the cowl top panel on the cowling box.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure as set forth in claim 4, which further comprises a stiffener in the interior of said cowling box, said stiffener member being formed with an opening for receiving a tab formed on said cowl top panel.
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