B60J10/45

GLAZING SYSTEM AND SEALING METHODS

Systems and methods including various glazing devices are provided for attaching a window structure to a frame of a vessel or vehicle to form a seal therebetween.

Vehicle door glass assembly and method for regulating position of door glass

A vehicle door glass assembly capable of regulating a position of a door glass may include a door frame forming a vehicle door; a garnish joined to a periphery of the door frame to finish an outer side face of the door frame; the door glass installed so as to be raised or lowered within the door frame; a glass run assembled to the door frame to support a periphery of the door glass; and a slider installed in an inner side face of the door glass to guide a raising or lowering movement of the door glass, where the garnish is provided with a restraint device configured to prevent the slider from moving in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle.

Seal assembly

A seal assembly includes a body portion defining a mounting channel for receiving a vehicle flange. A base of the body portion defines an outer surface of the body portion with the outer surface defining a first axis of curvature adapted to correspond with a contour of the flange. The seal assembly further includes a sealing lip portion co-extruded with the body portion and defining a notch having a notch configuration, an element disposed in the notch and pre-formed to have an element configuration corresponding to at least a part of the notch configuration, and a molding material molded to a back surface of the element, secured to the sealing lip portion within the notch, and extending across the notch, with the element and the molding material defining a contour lip portion that in combination with the sealing lip portion defines an external sealing lip of the seal assembly.

Cab chassis vehicle and method of assembling

A cab chassis vehicle and a method of assembling a cab-chassis vehicle are provided. A chassis is sub-assembled by connecting a mounting bracket for a truck body to a frame rail via a fastener, installing a chassis-side vehicle harness, and installing a chassis-side body wiring harness. A cab is sub-assembled by installing a connector plate to cover an aperture on an outer panel of the cab, installing a cab-side body wiring harness, connecting the cab-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, and installing a cab-side vehicle harness. The cab is assembled to the chassis to provide a cab-chassis vehicle by connecting the chassis-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, connecting the chassis-side vehicle harness to the cab-side vehicle harness.

Vehicle door carrier with integrated edge seal and method of manufacture
11511610 · 2022-11-29 · ·

A door carrier includes a body formed of a first material, the body including an edge extending around a perimeter of the body. The door carrier includes a seal having a proximal end affixed to the edge and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the seal being formed of a second material more resilient than the first material.

SYSTEMS FOR USE IN PROCESSING RUBBER SEALS
20230059911 · 2023-02-23 ·

A system for use in processing rubber seals, the system including at least one insulated cabinet having a first end, a second end, and a first dimension defined therebetween. The at least one insulated cabinet further includes a side wall defining an interior of the at least one insulated cabinet, and an access window defined in the side wall. A cover is configured to at least partially restrict airflow through the access window. A hanger is coupled at the first end of the at least one insulated cabinet, wherein the first dimension is oriented to define a height of the at least one insulated cabinet such that a plurality of the rubber seals are suspendable from the hanger within the interior. A heater is thermally coupled to the at least one insulated cabinet, wherein the heater is configured to heat the interior to greater than a predefined temperature.

FLEXIBLE DYNAMIC SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL
20230098407 · 2023-03-30 · ·

An installation tool for application of a flexible dynamic seal such as weatherstrip to an end flange of a vehicle. It includes a rotary drive source to rotate a double-sided cam (could be three-sided as well) that pushes on a spring-loaded block changing the rotation into a linear back and forth motion. This spring-loaded block is attached to a plastic pad that is applied to the seal to transfer the motion on the seal and mimics the operator pushing the seal to install.

Front fender cover attachment assembly for a vehicle

A front fender cover attachment assembly for a vehicle includes a windshield molding, a hook assembly, a front fender cover, and an engaging member. The windshield molding is configured to receive a windshield. The hook assembly is connected to an end of the windshield molding. The front fender cover is configured to engage the hook assembly of the windshield molding. The engaging member is connected to the front fender cover and configured to engage the hook assembly. A free end of the hook assembly extends in a vehicle inboard direction.

HYBRID DOOR SEAL FOR A VEHICLE
20230036053 · 2023-02-02 ·

A hybrid door seal for a vehicle includes a first seal member, a second seal member, and a corner seal member. The first seal member is configured to be received by a channel in a door frame. The second seal member is configured to be received by the channel in a door frame. The corner seal member connects the first seal member and the second seal member. The first seal member, the second seal member and the corner seal member are integrally formed as a one-piece member.

SEALING STRUCTURE FOR TRUCK CARGO BED WITH SHUTTER
20230093362 · 2023-03-23 · ·

An end cap couples a shutter to an upper part of a track cargo bed between left and right tracks. A shutter seal member is provided on a rear end of the shutter, and makes elastic contact with a tailgate mounted on a rear end of the truck cargo bed. A bed liner seal member is provided on rear ends of left and right side walls, and includes an installation plate member and a hollow wall. An extended wall extends vertically from part of an upper end of the hollow wall closer to an exterior of an automobile. The hollow wall has an opening at an upper part. A first horizontal surface of the end cap of a sealing structure covers an upper part of the tailgate, and a second horizontal surface faces and contactlessly approaches a top edge of the extended wall.