US3580628A
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Rocker-molding installation
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1969-07-16
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-07-16
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for securing a rocker molding to an automobile rocker panel notwithstanding the presence of a body panel lower molding immediately above the rocker panel. The rocker molding hooks over clips which may move vertically on the rocker panel and the ultimate location vertically of the rocker panel is fixed by screws entering the bottom of the rocker panel through a flange on the molding.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Rantala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A vehicle body and molding installation comprising, in combination, a body panel having an outer face and a lower face, a vehicle body portion lying immediately above thE body panel and projecting outwardly beyond the body panel, a molding covering the outer face of the body panel and having a lower flange extending under the lower face, a plural number of molding clips mounted on the body panel, means connecting each clip to the body providing for freedom for limited up-and-down movement of the clip on the panel, the molding having an inwardly rebent upper edge flange received between the upper edge of the clips and the outer face so as to retain the upper edge of the molding, the molding lower flange engaging the lower edge of the clips, and means securing the lower edge flange to the body panel so as to hold the molding against both the outer face and the lower face of the body panel and thus locate the molding in the vertical direction while allowing clearance for entry or removal of the rebent upper flange between the body portion and the upper edge of the clips when the securing means is unattached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A vehicle body and molding installation comprising, in combination, a body panel having an outer face and a lower face, a vehicle body portion lying immediately above thE body panel and projecting outwardly beyond the body panel, a molding covering the outer face of the body panel and having a lower flange extending under the lower face, a plural number of molding clips mounted on the body panel, means connecting each clip to the body providing for freedom for limited up-and-down movement of the clip on the panel, the molding having an inwardly rebent upper edge flange received between the upper edge of the clips and the outer face so as to retain the upper edge of the molding, the molding lower flange engaging the lower edge of the clips, and means securing the lower edge flange to the body panel so as to hold the molding against both the outer face and the lower face of the body panel and thus locate the molding in the vertical direction while allowing clearance for entry or removal of the rebent upper flange between the body portion and the upper edge of the clips when the securing means is unattached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An installation as recited in claim 1 in which the body panel is a rocker panel and the molding is a rocker molding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An installation as recited in claim 2 in which the body portion is a lower edge molding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
207 words
A vehicle body and rocker-molding installation comprising, in combination, a rocker panel having an outer face and a lower face, a vehicle body portion lying immediately above the rocker panel and projecting outwardly beyond the rocker panel, a molding covering the outer face of the rocker panel and having a lower flange extending under the lower face, headed studs extending from the outer face of the rocker panel, a clip mounted on each stud and having an upwardly elongated slot with edges engaging behind the head of the stud to retain the clip against the outer face, the molding having an inwardly rebent upper edge flange received between the upper edge of the clips and the outer face so as to retain the upper edge of the molding, the molding lower flange engaging the lower edge of the clips, and means securing the lower edge flange to the rocker panel so as to hold the molding against both the outer face and the lower face of the rocker panel and thus locate the molding in the vertical direction while allowing clearance for entry or removal of the rebent upper flange between the body portion and the upper edge of the clips when the securing means is unattached.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
207 words
A vehicle body and rocker-molding installation comprising, in combination, a rocker panel having an outer face and a lower face, a vehicle body portion lying immediately above the rocker panel and projecting outwardly beyond the rocker panel, a molding covering the outer face of the rocker panel and having a lower flange extending under the lower face, headed studs extending from the outer face of the rocker panel, a clip mounted on each stud and having an upwardly elongated slot with edges engaging behind the head of the stud to retain the clip against the outer face, the molding having an inwardly rebent upper edge flange received between the upper edge of the clips and the outer face so as to retain the upper edge of the molding, the molding lower flange engaging the lower edge of the clips, and means securing the lower edge flange to the rocker panel so as to hold the molding against both the outer face and the lower face of the rocker panel and thus locate the molding in the vertical direction while allowing clearance for entry or removal of the rebent upper flange between the body portion and the upper edge of the clips when the securing means is unattached.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |