Abstract: A structure for attachment of a weather strip to an opening of a vehicle body, which is opened and closed by a closing member. A base portion of the weather strip is bonded with two double-sided adhesive tapes to the vehicle body in the longitudinal direction thereof. The outer double-sided adhesive tape has thickness greater than that of the inner double-sided adhesive tape, and the material of the outer double-sided adhesive tape is softer than that of the inner double-sided adhesive tape.

Abstract: A weather strip for an automobile comprising a trim portion securable to a flange of an automobile. The trim portion has a holding piece and a concave portion. The concave portion is disposed at a base portion of the holding piece and is in contact with an end of the flange. The concave portion is cooperable with the end of the flange to enable the trim portion to be slidably rotatable with respect to the end of the flange when being secured to the flange. An adhesive is provided at an inner surface of the holding piece for adhering the trim portion to the flange.

Abstract: A method for forming a molded portion composed of solid rubber onto an end of an extruded weather strip having a base portion composed of solid rubber and a lip-shaped sealing portion composed of sponge rubber and extending from the base portion. The method includes the steps of inserting the end of the extruded weather strip into a cavity of a mold, the cavity having a cross-sectional shape identical with that of the end of the extruded weather strip. The method further includes injecting a molding material into the cavity from a gate of the mold while throttling the molding material flowing to the end of the lip-shaped sealing portion of the extruded weather strip by a protruding portion protruding into a passageway of the cavity leading to the end of the lip-shaped sealing portion of the extruded weather strip at a position close thereto.

Abstract: A weather strip for a sliding sun roof of a motor vehicle has a base portion which is attached to the peripheral edge of the sliding sun roof, and a tubular sealing portion to be contacted with a frame portion defining a roof panel opening when the sliding sun roof is closed. A continuous single lip extends from the tubular sealing portion. A front portion of the continuous single lip, corresponding to a front end of the sliding sun roof, has a predetermined uniform length sufficient for its top end to reach the frame portion, thereby serving as a seal lip. Left and right side portions and a rear portion of the continuous single lip, which respectively correspond to left and right ends and a rear end of the sliding sun roof have a uniform length shorter than that of the front portion thereof, thereby serving as a drip lip. This continuous single lip is made by continuously forming a single lip having a uniform length enough for its top end to reach the frame portion of the roof panel.

Abstract: A weather strip fixed in place by pressure against an adhesive tape attachment where the adhesive ability of the tape is increased, especially at points of high stress. The fixing portion of the weather strip includes hardened portions. The hardened portions are harder than the remaining body of the fixing portion material and are positioned so as to extend along the edge of the adhesive tape or where needed to properly assist in the transfer of sealing pressure from the fixing portion onto the adhesive tape. When the fixing portion is pressed in place, the pressure is more effectively transmitted to the desired area of the adhesive tape so that the fixing portion is more firmly adhered.

Abstract: An automotive weatherstrip mounted along a peripheral flange of a door opening of an automobile is provided. The weatherstrip includes a trim part having a generally U-shaped cross-section to be held by a peripheral flange of the door opening and a hollow seal part for contacting a peripheral edge of a door, protruding generally perpendicular from one side of said trim part. The trim part, at a corner portion of the peripheral flange of the door opening, is curvedly formed by cutting away a portion of the hollow seal part. A molded hollow seal part, at the corner portion, is integrally molded with the trim part and has an outer configuration substantially similar to that of the hollow seal part. The molded hollow seal part is circumferentially offset from the curved trim part so as to extend along an upper side and a vertical side of the door opening.

Abstract: A method for joining extruded weather strip portions by molding and the resulting weather strip for a motor vehicle. Ends of the extruded weather strip portions, each of which has a trim portion from which a plurality of flange retaining lips project obliquely inwardly, are placed in spaced side by side relation. A core plate having thick portions which are longitudinally spaced apart from each other are inserted into ends of the trim portions of the extruded weather strips so that the thick portions press the flange retaining lips against opposed inner surfaces of the ends of the trim portions, the ends of the extruded weather strip portions together with the core plate are positioned in a cavity of a mold, and a molding material is injected into the cavity of the mold to form a molded joining portion which joins the extruded weather strip portions. Then, the mold is opened and the core plate is removed from the molded joining portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a door weather strip in which the corner portions thereof are integrally formed with straight portions thereof. In order to obtain a predetermined sealing interference, the cross sectional shape of the corner portions of hollow sealing portion and the lip seal of the weather strip is arranged to be longer than that in the straight portion. Alternatively, the sealing portion is raised as to have a predetermined shape when the corners are formed. Said formed shapes are solidified by vulcanization after the weather strip has been plastically deformed before the vulcanization.

Abstract: A vehicle weather strip having a molded end portion with a metal insert which includes a right angled protrusion that fits into a hollow projection to strengthen and stiffen it for allowing ready insertion of the projection into a hole in a body panel of a vehicle.

Abstract: A weather strip is provided having a first seal, a second seal and a connecting portion so as to be engaged by a small engaging force with a flange having engaging portions on both sides thereof. The connecting portion, being made of hard material, connects a receiving portion of a first seal and a receiving portion of a second seal. A longitudinal groove or a bending portion made of soft material is provided near the receiving portion of the second seal of the connecting portion. The weather strip can be easily engaged with a seal supporting portion of the flange by a bending action of the connecting portion.

Abstract: A structure for attaching a door glass run to a door frame of a motor vehicle, comprising a door frame having a substantially U-shaped cross-section, and a door glass run having a substantially U-shaped cross-section. The door glass run has an outwardly protruding stepped portion in its outer side wall along an end edge thereof. The stepped portion of a corner part of the door glass run rises in such a direction as to lap the end edge of the door frame, thereby forming a rising portion. When the door glass run is attached to the door frame, the stepped portion engages with the end edge of the door frame with the rising portion compressed by the end edge of a corner part of the door frame.

Abstract: An automotive weatherstrip mounted along a peripheral flange of a door opening of an automobile is provided. The weatherstrip includes a trim part having a generally U-shaped cross-section to be held by a peripheral flange of the door opening and a hollow seal part for contacting a peripheral edge of a door, protruding generally perpendicular from one side of said trim part. The trip part, at a corner portion of the peripheral flange of the door opening, is curvedly formed by cutting away a portion of the hollow seal part. A molded hollow seal part, at the corner portion, is integrally molded with the trim part and has an outer configuration substantially similar to that of the hollow seal part. The molded hollow seal part is circumferentially offset from the curved trim part so as to extend along an upper side and a vertical side of the door opening.

Abstract: A weatherstrip having an upper lip and a support section on one side defining therebetween a panel receiving groove and having a hollow seal on the other side. A sponge rubber material is integrally provided with at least a portion of the upper lip and faces the panel receiving groove, to thus firmly bond with a panel and to absorb a bending deformation of the weatherstrip at corners of the panel. Such as a weatherstrip is particularly suitable for use as a weatherstrip for a sliding roof of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A door frame and galss run assembly for a motor vehicle including a door frame, a door molding secured along an inner periphery of the door frame, and a glass run inserted in the channel portion formed by the door frame and the door molding. The glass run has a solid rubber base portion which is generally U-shaped in cross-section and is inserted into the channel portion. A projection made of sponge rubber is formed on an outer surface of an outside corner portion of the base portion with respect to the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. When the base portion is inserted into the channel portion, the projection comes into pressing contact with an inner surface of an outside corner portion of the channel portion with respect to the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A weather strip including a trim part U-shaped in section, a hollow seal part joined to the trim part, and a core member made up of a plurality of U-shaped core pieces embeded in the trim part to the extent that the weather strip is not impaired in flexibility. Wires are embeded in the weather strip in such a manner that they are located near the joint and extend in the weather strip longitudinally. Hence, the weather strip can be engaged with a flange of a vehicle that varies three-dimensionally in posture and in direction.

Abstract: A door glass run to be attached along an inner periphery of a door sash of a motor vehicle. The door glass run has an extruded lateral member to be attached along a lateral frame portion of the door sash, an extruded vertical member to be attached along a vertical frame portion of the door sash, and a molded corner portion connecting a rear end of the lateral member to an upper end of the vertical member. The lateral member and the molded corner portion have a continuous tubular seal portion to be pushed by the peripheral edge of the door glass when the door glass is fully closed. An end of the tubular seal portion opens at an opening formed in a vertically extending wall of the molded corner portion. A rib is formed integrally with the vertically extending wall of the molded corner portion so as to extend across the opening, thereby increasing the rigidity of the molded corner portion.

Abstract: A weather strip is provided which has a base portion having a bottom surface which is to be bonded to a portion of a motor vehicle with double-sided adhesive tape. A seal portion is formed integrally with the base portion and is adapted to flexibly contact a facing member or surface of the motor vehicle. In order to conceal at least a side edge of the double-sided adhesive tape, a lip-shaped projection is provided which projects from a side edge of the base portion along a side edge of the double-sided adhesive tape. The lip-shaped projection projects by a height greater than the thickness of the double-sided adhesive tape and as an inwardly curved top or distal end.

Abstract: A seal structure for sealing a gap between a front edge of an engine hood of a slant-nose type motor vehicle and an upper edge of a head lamp thereof. At the upper edge of the head lamp, there is provided a projection having a upwardly and rearwardly inclined front surface and a vertically extending rear surface. A top edge of the projection faces the front edge of the engine hood and is spaced therefrom to define a small gap. A seal member is attached to an upper surface of the head lamp in close contact with the rear surface of the projection. The seal member is composed of a base portion which preferably has an L-shaped cross-section, and a sealing portion extending obliquely rearwardly from an upper end of the base portion. The sealing portion of the seal member seals the small gap between the engine hood and the projection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a door weather strip in which the corner portions thereof are integrally formed with straight portions thereof. In order to obtain a predetermined sealing interference, the cross sectional shape of the corner portions of hollow sealing portion and the lip seal of the weather strip is arranged to be longer than that in the straight portion. Alternatively, the sealing portion is raised as to have a predetermined shape when the corners are formed. Said formed shapes are solidified by vulcanization after the weather strip has been plastic deformed before the vulcanization.

Abstract: A door glass weather strip mounted along a door opening or a door frame of a motor vehicle for sealing an end edge of a door glass when the door glass is closed, has a base portion to be mounted along the door opening or the door frame, and a seal wall to be pressed upward by the end edge of the door glass. The base portion and the seal wall form a hollow body. The seal wall is bent at a center in the widthwise direction of a vehicle body so as to have a L-shaped section. An outer half portion of the seal wall is formed thin and an inner half portion thereof is formed thicker than the outer half portion. An inner wall of the inner half portion is cut off at a root thereof to form a thin-walled root portion.