Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting a window panel on a window frame of a vehicle body including a fastener provided on the rear surface of the window panel, the fastener having a groove engageable with a flange of the window frame and having a removed section formed between opposed end surfaces thereof, and a spacer provided on the flange of the window frame and positioned to correspond to the removed section of the fastener, the spacer having opposed end surfaces which may engage the end surfaces of the fastener. The end surfaces of the spacer and the end surfaces of the fastener are preferably shaped such that the end surfaces of the spacer engage the end surfaces of the fastener to prevent the spacer from dropping out of the removed section of the fastener when the window panel is mounted on the window frame by engaging the groove of the fastener with the flange of the window frame, with the spacer received in the removed section of the fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing an automobile windshield molding for sealing a space between a windshield and a periphery of a window opening of a vehicle body panel utilizes cooperating dies. The windshield molding comprises a pair of extruded side molding parts, a pair of extruded corner molding parts, and an extruded upper molding part integral with and extending between the side and corner molding parts. Each of the side molding parts associated with each side edge of the windshield is larger in thickness compared to the upper and corner molding parts, where a water drain channel is formed.

Abstract: A windshield molding for vehicles and the production method thereof consisting of common sections 2A and 2C which are molded using a more rigid material P1 to provide the rigidity required to maintain the position and shape of the molding during and after installation, and of bending sections 2B being installed in bent shapes which are molded by use of a more flexible material to provide the required flexibility for bending molding 2 easily, thus providing satisfactory bending ease and transportation ease while maintaining sufficient rigidity as required for stable installation.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a panel unit constituted of a panel and a frame provided on the periphery of the panel. The method comprises the steps of providing a first die having a molding groove and a panel receiving space formed therein, and a second die engageable with the first die and having a molding groove formed therein, mounting the first die on the periphery of the panel, engaging the second die with the first die to form on the periphery of the panel a molding space of which the cross-sectional configuration corresponds to that of the frame, extruding molding material into the molding space, and applying relative motion between the second die and the first die to move the second die along the first die, thereby integrally forming the frame on the periphery of the panel.

Abstract: A molding method which provides a relatively simple structure, while also providing a pleasing appearance which is adaptable to a variety of ornamental and artistic applications. The molding is produced by extruding an ornamental core, and joining trimming portions to the sides of the ornamental core. Where the ornamental core and trimming are formed of materials which can be readily joined together, the trimming is melt bonded directly to the side surfaces of the ornamental core. Alternatively, a foil laminate can be provided, and the ornamental core is joined to an upper layer of the foil laminate, with the trimming joined to a lower layer of the foil laminate. If desired, the width of the ornamental coil can be changed during extrusion molding, such that the width varies along the longitudinal direction of the molding.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a platelike article having a molding formed on a peripheral edge thereof, using an extrusion die having a cavity for supplying a molding material to the peripheral edge. The peripheral edge has a straight portion and a curved corner portion. The cavity has first and second cavity portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass plate having a molding formed on a peripheral edge thereof. The present invention provides an extrusion die having first and second void spaces formed therein. The first void space is provided for supplying an adhesive to the peripheral edge, and the second void space is provided for supplying a molding material to the peripheral edge. The first and second void spaces are specifically arranged relative to each other. With this, while the glass plate is moved relative to the extrusion die, the molding is extruded on the peripheral edge simultaneously with the formation of the adhesive layer on the peripheral edge. Thus, the formations of the molding and the adhesive layer are conducted in one production process. With this, the production efficiency is much improved.

Abstract: A hollow extrudate includes a long belt-shaped member produced by extrusion and having hollow portions extending in a longitudinal direction of the member wherein an outer surface of a cross-section of a wall forming the hollow portion orthogonal to the longitudinal direction has a substantially constant shape in the longitudinal direction. The member includes a solid portion extending in the longitudinal direction and interconnecting the hollow portions, the solid portion forming a reinforced portion of the member. The solid portion is formed by enlarging the walls of the hollow portion. The member also includes a first and second extruded region which are pressed together to form the hollow portion.

Abstract: A molding having a relatively simple structure, but which provides a pleasing appearance which is adaptable to a variety of ornamental and artistic applications. The molding includes an ornamental core which varies in width along the longitudinal direction of the molding, with a trimming attached to the sides of the ornamental core. The overall width of the molding (including the ornamental core and trimming) varies along the longitudinal direction of the molding corresponding to the varying width of the ornamental core. In addition, merging portions or sections are provided at which the trimming merges together, with the ornamental core not visible or not present at such portions.

Abstract: A windshield molding for vehicles and the production method thereof consisting of common sections which are molded using a more rigid material to provide the rigidity required to maintain the position and shape of the molding during and after installation, and of bending sections being installed in bent shapes which are molded by use of a more flexible material to provide the required flexibility for bending molding easily, thus providing satisfactory bending ease and transportation ease while maintaining sufficient rigidity as required for stable installation.

Abstract: In order to achieve a good mounted state by itself without using other members such as spacers or stabilizers, an enlarged section, which is made by enlarging the inner wall of the hollow portion, is provided in the hollow of the hollow portion having the same contour shape throughout the entire length of the hollow extrudate. Thus, the regions such as the corners of the hollow portion are reinforced by said enlarged section to achieve required rigidity, i.e., position-retaining property.

Abstract: A windshield molding for vehicles and the production method thereof consisting of interconnected sections which are molded using a more rigid material to provide the rigidity required to maintain the position and shape of the molding during and after installation, and of bending sections installed in bent shapes which are molded by use of a more flexible material to provide the required flexibility for bending molding easily, thus providing satisfactory ease of bending and ease of transportation while maintaining sufficient rigidity as required for stable installation.

Abstract: An automobile windshield molding comprising a molding body having molding parts and a fastener is installed in a space between a windshield and a window opening of automobile body panels. The fastener having a bendable protector which is bent by the molding for defining a space between the side molding part and an upper surface of the windshield. This space serves as a water drain channel. The size of the water drain channel is changed according to a varying difference of height between the body panels and the windshield.

Abstract: An automobile windshield molding includes a leg portion whose height is increased at a side molding part, and a sub-molding member attached to the leg portion of the side molding. At the side molding part, the sub-molding member, and the leg portion and an inward wing of the molding define a space to be used as a water drain channel.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for manufacturing a frame with a groove such as a molding for use with a panel such as a windshield of an automobile. The process includes the steps of preparing a dummy panel having an outer configuration and a thickness equal to those of the panel, and continuously moving an extrusion port of a molding die means along the peripheral edge of the dummy panel so that a molding product is continuously formed along the peripheral edge of the dummy panel. The molding product is stripped from the peripheral edge of the dummy panel to obtain the frame with a groove. The groove is closely engageable with the peripheral edge of the panel. The apparatus includes a dummy panel having an outer configuration and a thickness equal to those of the panel, molding die means having an extrusion port, and moving means for moving the extrusion port of the molding die means relative to the peripheral edge of the dummy panel.

Abstract: A vacuum actuator having a vacuum chamber and an atmospheric chamber separated from each other by a diaphragm, and an actuator rod connected at one end to the diaphragm and extending across the atmospheric chamber to the outside of the actuator so as to be connected to an object to be actuated. At least one annular solenoid coil is mounted on the upper surface of the upper wall of the case defining the vacuum chamber, with the axis of the solenoid coil extending substantially at a right angle to the axis of the actuator rod. A plunger of the annular solenoid coil is adapted to be moved in one and the other directions along the axis of the annular solenoid coil. The end of the plunger is adapted to be moved into and out of a control pressure chamber of valve case. A port for introducing a vacuum from a vacuum passage into the control pressure chamber and a port for introducing the atmospheric pressure into the same are formed in the valve case coaxially with each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a plastic casing with a conductive film which is effective to screen electromagnetic waves and prevent electrification. The method comprises the steps of removably coating a conductive material containing coarse conductive powder onto a mold surface of a mold set for forming a plastic casing, drying the coated conductive material to form a solidified film, injecting a fluidized thermoplastic material under high pressure into the mold set, and compressing the solidified film by the high temperature and high pressure of the thermoplastic material, thereby anchoring the solidified film to the contact surface of the molded casing opposite to the solidified film. The conductive film of the plastic casing thus made has a highly aggregate layer in which the particles of conductive powder are densely collected into point-to-point and/or surface-to-surface contact so that the contacting area of the particles is vastly increased.

Abstract: An actuator control apparatus used for the control or the like of an air-conditioning system installed in a motor vehicle comprises a pressure source capable of producing alternately a negative pressure and the atmospheric pressure, a decision circuit for determining whether vacuum or the atmospheric pressure is to be applied to the vacuum actuators, control means responding to the output of the decision means for connecting the actuator to be supplied with the negative pressure to the pressure source during a period in which the pressure source produces the negative pressure and connecting the actuator to be supplied with the atmospheric pressure to the pressure source during a period in which the pressure source produces the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A vacuum actuator having a vacuum chamber and an atmospheric chamber separated from each other by means of a diaphragm, and an actuator rod connected at its one end to the diaphragm and extending across the atmospheric chamber to the outside of the actuator so as to be connected to an object to be actuated. An annular solenoid coil is mounted on the upper surface of the upper wall of the case defining the vacuum chamber, in such a manner that the axis of the solenoid coil extends substantially at a right angle to the axis of the actuator rod. A plunger disposed in the annular solenoid coil is adapted to be moved in one and the other directions along the axis of the annular solenoid coil. The end of the plunger is adapted to be moved into and out of a valve case in which is defined a control pressure chamber.

Abstract: An automobile air conditioner of a reheat air mix type, having an evaporator disposed in a duct and a heater core disposed in the duct at the downstream side of the evaporator. Chilled air passages are formed between both sides of the heater core and the surfaces of opposing walls of the duct. The chilled air passages are extended to form a first duct leading to an upper air outlet to the room of automobile and a second duct leading to a lower air outlet opening to the room. A part of the warmed air coming from the heater core is delivered to the first duct while the other part is delivered to the second duct.