Abstract: The sealing and guiding element comprises a single structure which defines at least three sides of an automotive window track and provides the sealing and guiding structures for the window. The sealing and guiding element may have a unitary body or may be formed of a plurality of individual elements connected together before installation on an automotive body. The sealing and guiding element may also include trim pieces for the exterior of the automobile and may be unitarily molded with other functional elements of the automobile such as mirror housings or the like.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 25, 1987
Date of Patent:
January 31, 1989
Assignee:
Sheller-Globe, Inc.
Inventors:
John D. Skillen, Melvin S. Coons, Olav H. Brannstrom
Abstract: The sealing element comprises a first generally U-shaped member having an outer wall and an inner wall. The outer wall is shaped sustaining to form an outer guide for a movable vehicle window. A second generally U-shaped member is provided having a pair of legs which are spaced by a distance sufficient to receive the inner wall of the first U-shaped member and a mounting flange in order to clamp the inner wall and the mounting flange together. A second embodiment of the invention is disclosed in which a single S-shaped member is formed partly from a soft material with a hard core and partly from a hard, shape sustaining material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 1986
Date of Patent:
March 17, 1987
Assignee:
Sheller-Globe, Inc.
Inventors:
John D. Skillen, Melvin S. Coons, Olav H. Brannstrom