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Structure for an automotive vehicle body
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1984-04-16
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Granted: 1986-05-27
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Expires: 2004-04-16
Abstract
Abstract An automotive vehicle body having side windows separated by a column is provided with an adjustable cover for the column which is aligned with the outer surfaces of the window. The cover is made from glass, light-permeable synthetic resin, or the like. Transverse adjustment is provided to facilitate alignment with the window surfaces. Gaskets are provided to seal adjoining doors.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Gallitzendoerfer
- 👤 Peter Pfeiffer
- 👤 Johann Tomforde
- 👤 Ferdinand Hellhake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/24; B60J10/70; B60J10/74; B60J10/79; B60J10/80; B60J10/84; B60J10/85; B60J10/86
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover attached to said column being spaced apart from said column and said spacing being adjustable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover attached to said column being spaced apart from said column and said spacing being adjustable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
164 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, a channel being formed in a leg of said U-shaped member and gasket means being disposed in said channel for providing a seal to an adjoining portion of said vehicle body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
164 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, a channel being formed in a leg of said U-shaped member and gasket means being disposed in said channel for providing a seal to an adjoining portion of said vehicle body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, wherein channels are formed in both legs of said U-shaped member and gasket means are disposed in both of said channels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, wherein channels are formed in both legs of said U-shaped member and gasket means are disposed in both of said channels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
152 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column by a clip having a plurality of serially disposed teeth which act to grip a recess in said column.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
152 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column by a clip having a plurality of serially disposed teeth which act to grip a recess in said column.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
153 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating siad first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, and wherein a gasket attached to an adjoining portion of said vehicle body contacts a side of said U-shaped member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
153 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating siad first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, and wherein a gasket attached to an adjoining portion of said vehicle body contacts a side of said U-shaped member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
163 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, said cover being attached to said U-shaped member by an adhesive bond, and wherein a sealing member is interposed in said adhesive bond between said U-shaped member and said cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
163 words
Structure of an automotive vehicle body, comprising: body means; first window means supported on said body means; second window means supported on said body means such that an outer surface of an edge portion of said second window means is aligned with, but separated by a space from, an outer surface of an edge portion of said first window means; a column supported on said body means adjacent to said space separating said first and second window means; and a cover disposed in said space and attached to said column such that an outer surface of said cover is aligned with said outer surfaces of said edge portions of said first and second window means, said cover being attached to a generally U-shaped member, and said U-shaped member being attached to said column, said cover being attached to said U-shaped member by an adhesive bond, and wherein a sealing member is interposed in said adhesive bond between said U-shaped member and said cover.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-05-26 | 1989-11-25 | 1990-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-26 | 1993-11-25 | 1994-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-26 | 1997-11-25 | 1998-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |