Patent classifications
B60J10/50
NON-SYMMETRICAL SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR NOISE REDUCTION IN A VEHICLE
A system for the reduction of noises in an interior of a vehicle includes a closure element, in particular a vehicle door or a window element, closing an opening of a body of the vehicle. A sealing arrangement is provided between the opening and the closure element. The sealing arrangement includes at least a first sealing element and a second sealing element. The rigidity of the first sealing element differs from the rigidity of the second sealing element.
NON-SYMMETRICAL SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR NOISE REDUCTION IN A VEHICLE
A system for the reduction of noises in an interior of a vehicle includes a closure element, in particular a vehicle door or a window element, closing an opening of a body of the vehicle. A sealing arrangement is provided between the opening and the closure element. The sealing arrangement includes at least a first sealing element and a second sealing element. The rigidity of the first sealing element differs from the rigidity of the second sealing element.
Adaptive door sealing using power cinching latch
The invention controls a power cinching function of a motor vehicle door latch in order to improve door seal performance under conditions wherein vibrations could otherwise reduce seal effectiveness. With the door latched closed in a flush condition, the vehicle speed is compared to a slow-speed threshold. When the vehicle speed is greater than the slow-speed threshold, then a vehicle vibration parameter is compared to a vibration threshold. When the vibration parameter is greater than the vibration threshold, then the power cinching function is activated to move the door to to a subflush condition which increases a compression of the seal between the door and a vehicle door frame. When the door is in the subflush condition, the vehicle speed continues to be compared to the slow-speed threshold, and when the vehicle speed is less than the slow-speed threshold then the door is released back to the flush condition.
GLASS RUN
A glass run includes at least one of: an exterior sub-lip formed so as to project obliquely from an interior side of the exterior side wall that is closer to the bottom wall than a base portion of the exterior seal lip; an interior sub-lip formed so as to project obliquely in a direction toward a base portion of the interior seal lip from an exterior side of the interior side wall that is closer to the bottom wall than the base portion of the interior seal lip, the interior sub-lip formed with a thick portion on a base portion on a side of the interior seal lip; a thick portion formed on a base portion of the exterior seal lip; or a thick portion formed on a side of the interior seal lip that is not in contact with the door glass.
Bracket Assembly for a Window of a Vehicle
A bracket assembly supports a window and prevents a portion of a side window extending into a door of a vehicle from vibrating. The bracket assembly includes a U-shaped bracket including a base and a wall extending upwardly and away from the base on either side of the base to create a channel. Each of the walls defines an upper edge. The bracket assembly also includes a flexible extension extending out from the upper edge of each of the walls. The flexible extension extends to a distal edge, whereby the flexible extensions engage the portion of the side window extending into the door to dampen vibrations of the side window.
Utility vehicle
A utility vehicle comprises a vehicle body frame including: right and left side frame sections, a cabin frame section surrounding a riding space where seats are provided, a cross frame section extending in a rightward and leftward direction at a location that is forward of the seats and connecting the side frame sections to each other, and a front frame section supporting a hood at a location that is forward of the cross frame section; a frame upper cover section disposed rearward of the hood and covering the cross frame section from above; and a windshield assembly which is detachably mountable on the vehicle body frame, at a location that is forward of the seats. A groove extending in the rightward and leftward direction is provided in an upper surface of the frame upper cover section, and a lower end portion of the windshield assembly is disposed at the groove.
ADAPTIVE DOOR SEALING USING POWER CINCHING LATCH
The invention controls a power cinching function of a motor vehicle door latch in order to improve door seal performance under conditions wherein vibrations could otherwise reduce seal effectiveness. With the door latched closed in a flush condition, the vehicle speed is compared to a slow-speed threshold. When the vehicle speed is greater than the slow-speed threshold, then a vehicle vibration parameter is compared to a vibration threshold. When the vibration parameter is greater than the vibration threshold, then the power cinching function is activated to move the door to to a subflush condition which increases a compression of the seal between the door and a vehicle door frame. When the door is in the subflush condition, the vehicle speed continues to be compared to the slow-speed threshold, and when the vehicle speed is less than the slow-speed threshold then the door is released back to the flush condition.
Glass run channel with integral leap seal portion for engaging window molding
A glass run channel is configured for mounting a vehicle window therein. The glass run channel includes a base portion, an inboard lip extending from the base portion to form a first wall of the channel, and an inboard glass seal portion extending from the inboard lip. A leap seal portion extends from one of the inboard lip and the inboard glass seal portion, along at least a portion of the glass run channel.
Glass run channel with integral leap seal portion for engaging window molding
A glass run channel is configured for mounting a vehicle window therein. The glass run channel includes a base portion, an inboard lip extending from the base portion to form a first wall of the channel, and an inboard glass seal portion extending from the inboard lip. A leap seal portion extends from one of the inboard lip and the inboard glass seal portion, along at least a portion of the glass run channel.
UTILITY VEHICLE
A utility vehicle comprises a vehicle body frame including: right and left side frame sections, a cabin frame section surrounding a riding space where seats are provided, a cross frame section extending in a rightward and leftward direction at a location that is forward of the seats and connecting the side frame sections to each other, and a front frame section supporting a hood at a location that is forward of the cross frame section; a frame upper cover section disposed rearward of the hood and covering the cross frame section from above; and a windshield assembly which is detachably mountable on the vehicle body frame, at a location that is forward of the seats. A groove extending in the rightward and leftward direction is provided in an upper surface of the frame upper cover section, and a lower end portion of the windshield assembly is disposed at the groove.