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US3600858A
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Weatherstrip assembly
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1969-11-10
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A weatherstrip assembly for a vehicle body rail section defining an edge of a body window opening. A resiliently deformable weatherstrip is secured to the rail section and has a groove formed therein adapted to receive an edge of an unframed window panel. A rigid clip is secured to the rail section, extends about the outboard profile of the weatherstrip and projects into the weatherstrip groove where it bears against the outboard surface of the window panel and prevents window panel outboard movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L Savell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/24; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/30; B60J10/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A weatherstrip assembly for a motor vehicle body structure including a body pillar having a lower section to which a vehicle door is hinged and an upper section defining one side of a window opening, the vehicle door having a window panel movable between raised and lowered position relative to the window opening, the weatherstrip assembly including a resiliently deformable weatherstrip formed with a longitudinally extending groove therein and having a base secured to a longitudinal surface of the upper body pillar section, a marginal portion of the window panel in raised position of the latter being partially received in the groove and deforming the weatherstrip to form a compression seal between the window panel and the upper body pillar section, and a clip formed from rigid material and having a base portion secured to the upper body pillar section, the clip having a curved leg portion extending from the base portion and projecting partially into the groove of the weatherstrip from the outboard side of the latter, the curved leg portion being positioned to guide the marginal portion of the window panel in raised position of the latter into the weatherstrip groove as the vehicle door swings about its hinges into a closed position and to hold the marginal portion when inboard of the clip, and thereby the window panel, against movement away from the weatherstrip in a direction normal to the plane of the window oPening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A weatherstrip assembly for a motor vehicle body structure including a body pillar having a lower section to which a vehicle door is hinged and an upper section defining one side of a window opening, the vehicle door having a window panel movable between raised and lowered position relative to the window opening, the weatherstrip assembly including a resiliently deformable weatherstrip formed with a longitudinally extending groove therein and having a base secured to a longitudinal surface of the upper body pillar section, a marginal portion of the window panel in raised position of the latter being partially received in the groove and deforming the weatherstrip to form a compression seal between the window panel and the upper body pillar section, and a clip formed from rigid material and having a base portion secured to the upper body pillar section, the clip having a curved leg portion extending from the base portion and projecting partially into the groove of the weatherstrip from the outboard side of the latter, the curved leg portion being positioned to guide the marginal portion of the window panel in raised position of the latter into the weatherstrip groove as the vehicle door swings about its hinges into a closed position and to hold the marginal portion when inboard of the clip, and thereby the window panel, against movement away from the weatherstrip in a direction normal to the plane of the window oPening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The weatherstrip assembly of claim 1 wherein: the clip is formed of metal, and at least the part of the curved leg portion contiguous to and projecting into the groove being coated with a nonmetallic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The weatherstrip assembly of claim 2 wherein: the weatherstrip has a convex outboard profile, the clip curved leg portion overlying and conforming to at least a portion of the profile between the clip base and the groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The weatherstrip assembly of claim 1 wherein: the weatherstrip has a convex outboard profile, the clip curved leg portion overlying and conforming to at least a portion of the profile between the clip base and the groove.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |