US4518197A
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Water guide channel for motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1983-04-20
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Granted: 1985-05-21
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Expires: 2003-04-20
Abstract
Abstract Water guide channels for motor vehicles are known, which have a continuous profile strip running along the windscreen pillar and the roof, the profile strip having a constant cross-sectional shape over its entire length. In order to optimize an arrangement of this type, it is proposed that in the region of the windscreen pillar, the profile strip form a wall part of a water guide channel open towards the center of the vehicle and, that, in the approximately horizontal roof region, it completely covers up the top of a channel formed by depressions in the external skin of the roof thereby forming the water guide channel by a leg of the profile strip, and the external skin of the roof.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Gallitzendorfer
- 👤 Peter Pfeiffer
- 👤 Johann Tomforde
- 👤 Jochen Parisch
- 👤 Gerhard Zweigart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/07; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/25; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A water guide channel for motor vehicles comprising a continuous profile strip running along the windscreen pillar and the roof of a motor vehicle, the profile strip having a constant cross-sectional shape over its entire length, the profile strip in the region of the windscreen pillar forming a wall part of a water guide channel open towards the center of the motor vehicle, the profile strip in a generally horizontal roof region completely covering the top of a channel formed by depressions in an external skin of the roof thereby forming the water guide channel in the roof region by means of a free end of a leg of the profile strip and the external skin of the vehicle roof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A water guide channel for motor vehicles comprising a continuous profile strip running along the windscreen pillar and the roof of a motor vehicle, the profile strip having a constant cross-sectional shape over its entire length, the profile strip in the region of the windscreen pillar forming a wall part of a water guide channel open towards the center of the motor vehicle, the profile strip in a generally horizontal roof region completely covering the top of a channel formed by depressions in an external skin of the roof thereby forming the water guide channel in the roof region by means of a free end of a leg of the profile strip and the external skin of the vehicle roof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The water guide channel according to claim 1, wherein the profile strip includes another leg, connected to a foot part means for establishing a clip connection to a complementary part fastened to the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The water guide channel according to claim 1, wherein a retaining profile in the region of the windscreen pillar is provided in an elastomer sealing profile of the windscreen, this retaining profile working together with the foot part means of the profile strip for fixing the position of the profile strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The water guide channel according to claim 1, wherein the foot part means in the roof region of the profile strip is retained by spring clips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The water guide channel according to claim 1, wherein the leg of the profile strip has a groove at its free end for accepting a sealing profile provided in the roof region.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The water guide channel according to claim 1, wherein an external region of the profile strip serves to retain a further sealing profile.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-20 | 1988-11-19 | 1989-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-20 | 1992-11-19 | 1993-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-20 | 1996-11-19 | 1997-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |