Abstract: Disclosed is a structure for mounting a window regulator in which a guide rail is fixedly mounted by a plurality of bolts to a door inner panel, and a door window is supported and bolted from below by a sliding support member which slides along the guide rail, to thereby move the door window up and down. One of a plurality of mounting holes of the door inner panel for mounting the guide rail is a round hole formed as a reference hole which does not allow adjustment of mounting position of the guide rail, while the other mounting holes are oblong holes which allow the adjustment of mounting position of the guide rail, mounting holes of the sliding support member for mounting the door window are formed oblong to allow adjustment of mounting position of the door window, and a service hole is provided, in the door inner panel, for fastening the door window in an up stop position of the door window to the sliding support member.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has first and second flexible members disposed within front and rear doors in the longitudinal direction relative to the vehicle. First ends of each of the flexible members are coupled together through a coupling member which ensures coupling when the doors are closed. Respective other ends of the two flexible members are each coupled with respective lower portions of the vehicle body frame.

Abstract: An arrangement for a vehicle door is provided including first and second general vertical door supports spaced from one another in a fore and aft vehicle direction and a rigid side impact beam bridging the door supports, the beam being rigidly connected to the first beam under compressive loading, tensional loading and bending moment loading, and the beam being rigidly connected to the second beam under tensional loading and bending moment loading and the beam being slidably connected with the second support under compressive loading.

Abstract: A mounting panel is provided for mounting a window and a window regulator in a vehicle door. The mounting panel is comprised of a one-piece plastic molded member having a central planar mounting member adapted to mount the window regulator, and a plurality of spaced apart spokes molded integrally with the center drill plate and radiating generally forward and rearward therefrom to mount the guide channel receiving the edges of the window. The window guide channels are preferably integrally molded with the radiating spokes. The spokes are hollow tubular members of generally circular cross-section. The molded plastic mounting panel also has a plurality of integrally molded arm rest supports which project laterally therefrom and are adapted to support an arm rest structure of the vehicle door. The plurality of apertured mounting brackets are molded integral with the spokes for receiving fasteners by which the mounting panel is mounted on the vehicle door.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door is secured by hinges to a supporting member of a vehicle frame. The door itself has a supporting door frame into which functional door components are installed, and a door outer skin that includes skin components for securing the skin to the door frame. The door frame with its installed functional door components forms a first modular unit. The skin with its components forms a second modular unit. These modular units are releasably secured to one or more door hinge sections independently of each other for independent assembly and repair operations.

Abstract: A triangular window structure of a side door of an automobile having a front sash and a center sash on opposite sides of the side door, comprising a triangular window frame constituted by the front sash, the center sash and a bracket connected to upper end portions of the front and center sashes, and a weather strip attached to the triangular window frame. The bracket has an integrally formed plate portion for reinforcing an upper end portion of the weather strip.

Abstract: A vehicle door, for example a passenger car door, is supported by a door frame formed by a modular frame structure having a forward frame section, a rear frame section, an upper frame section, and a lower frame section. Additional components and accessories of the door, such as window lift mechanisms and lock mechanisms, are attached to the modular frame structure. At least a portion of each of the forward, lower and rear frame sections is formed from a continuous sectional member such as an extruded sectional member. The continuous sectional member includes a box cross-sectional portion that provides the required supporting strength for the door frame and includes laterally extending webs that are cut and bent along edge portions as required to form intermediate spacing webs as well as connecting flanges.

Abstract: An energy absorbing vehicle door includes an inner panel, an outer panel joined to the inner panel, a door trim panel mounted on the inner panel, and energy absorbing bolsters protracting through the door trim panel for movement independently into an occupant compartment of the vehicle during a side collision type impact of the vehicle door.

Abstract: A door structure for a vehicle includes an outer module including an inner panel and an outer panel connected to the inner panel. The inner panel has an opening defined in part by first and second edges having a distance L1 therebetween. The door structure also includes a regulator module having an inner frame which is fixed to the inner panel, a regulator fixed to the inner frame, and a window panel fixed to the regulator and being movable by the regulator between first and second positions. The window panel has a maximum width L2, an edge sloped relative to a horizontal plane and a corner opposite from the sloped edge such that a distance L3 between the corner and the sloped edge, as measured along an imaginary line intersecting the sloped edge at a right angle, is less than L1, and L2 is greater than L1. A method for assembling the door structure includes rotating the regulator module so that it may pass between the first and second edges.

Abstract: A door handle assembly includes a mounting bracket is mounted on the door inner panel and pivotally mounts a lever which is operable to release the door latch. A trim panel is carried by the door in spaced apart relation from the door inner panel and has an opening registering with the lever. A trim bezel is installed in the opening and has a peripheral flange adapted to overlie the trim panel around the opening. A plurality of adjusting ratcheting fasteners are installed between the trim bezel and the door inner panel to enable secure attachment of the bezel to the door inner panel and gap free engagement of the peripheral flange of the bezel with the trim panel irrespective of dimensional variation between the door inner panel and the trim panel. A door handle is mounted on the lever by a ratchet adjusting connection so that the door handle is mounted on the lever at an adjusted position irrespective of the dimensional variation.

Abstract: An air hardening steel which is killed during casting used as material for manufacturing structural tubes for structural elements which are subjected to high mechanical loads, particularly for door reinforcements in the manufacture of automobiles. The steel is composed of in percent by weight:0.15-0.30% C0.50-0.80% Si2.05-3.35% Mnmax. 0.03% Pmax. 0.03% S0.50-1.00% Crmax. 0.60% Momax. 0.05% Al0.01-0.05% Ti0.0015-0.0035% B0.002-0.015% Nremainder iron and impurities,wherein:Ti(%):N(%).gtoreq.3.4%Mn(%)+Cr (%)+Mo(%)+Si(%).gtoreq.3.3%.

Abstract: A mounting panel is provided for mounting a window and a window regulator in a vehicle door. The mounting panel is comprised of a one-piece plastic molded member having a central planar mounting member adapted to mount the window regulator, and a plurality of spaced apart spokes molded integrally with the center drill plate and radiating generally forward and rearward therefrom to mount the guide channel receiving the edges of the window. The window guide channels are preferably integrally molded with the radiating spokes. The spokes are hollow tubular members of generally circular cross-section. The molded plastic mounting panel also has a plurality of integrally molded arm rest supports which project laterally therefrom and are adapted to support an arm rest structure of the vehicle door. The plurality of apertured mounting brackets are molded integral with the spokes for receiving fasteners by which the mounting panel is mounted on the vehicle door.

Abstract: A door for a vehicle is assembled by joining three modules together to facilitate the assembly process. The three modules are an outer module including an outer panel, a window regulator module including a window pane and a window regulator, and an inner module including an interior member. The window regulator module is preliminarily assembled as an independent unit, so that it is easy to adjust the open and closed positions and the movement of the window pane. These modules are joined by fastening means extending along the direction of the thickness of the door, so that the assembly operation is made easier.

Abstract: An automotive door comprises generally an outer module; an inner module and a window pane lifter module interposed between the outer and inner modules. The window pane lifter module includes a door inner waist reinforce member which is fixed to an inner panel of the outer module and a window pane regulator which is connected to the door inner waist reinforce member and regulates the window pane. The door inner waist reinforce member, the window pane regulator and the window pane are integrally assembled to constitute a unit.

Abstract: An insulation part (1) for acoustic insulation or sound absorption and preferably to serve as moisture barrier, which can be arranged in a hollow space (6) created by an outer wall (4) and an inner wall (3) of an automobile door (2), said insulation part being profiled and having a basis of foam and a continuously, approximately constant thin cross section as compared with the space between the inner surfaces of the outer wall (4) and the inner wall (3). In this connection, in order to obtain a simple but effective development, a bead (7) of substantially U-shape in cross section, developed, in particular, on the edge side and leads to a supporting of the single-layer insulation part on the inner surfaces of both the inner and the outer wall, is provided, a freely swingable section (13) of the insulation part (1) extending between two such bead formations (7, 8, etc.) which rest against both inner surfaces.

Abstract: A hook and pin fastener assembly for connecting and reliably locating a molded door trim panel to an apertured inner door panel of a motor vehicle without the need for conventional fasteners. A pair of conventional hooks are molded into the upper and lower portions of a molded door trim panel, and a locator pin is molded into a center portion of the molded door trim panel. The pair of hooks extend through corresponding apertures in the inner door panel and slidably engage the inner door panel so that movement of the upper and lower portions of the molded door trim panel is restricted in the lateral direction. The locator pin has a main body and a free end, wherein the free end is integral with and extending from the main body. The free end is slightly smaller than a locating aperture in the inner door panel, and the main body is larger than the locating aperture.

Abstract: A window sealing system for double pane moveable automotive windows includes a seal having bulbous portions for compressively engaging peripheral edges of each glass pane and sealing lips for engaging non-peripheral surfaces of the panes.

Abstract: A sealing strip adjacent a slidable window glass in an automobile body, provides a sealing lip which is mounted on an air-tight hollow chamber having two relatively rigid sides stiffened by a metal carrier. The third side is a relatively flexible wall. Expansion of the chamber by air pressure pushes the flexible wall outwardly so that a leg pivots the lip out of engagement with the window glass. In this configuration, a further chamber can be expanded by air pressure so that a wiper is caused to move into contact with the face of the window glass. As the window glass is raised or lowered, this wiper removes moisture and prevents smearing. Partial evacuation of the chambers retracts the flexible wall, thus pulling the lip into sealing engagement with the window glass, and also causes the wiper to move out of contact with the glass. A water jet may also be provided to spray cleaning water onto the glass when in the closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly including a tailored steel inner panel and an panel spaced apart by a belt-line reinforcement member. The tailored steel inner panel includes an intrusion beam which bridges first end and second ends of the inner panel.

Abstract: A window enclosure strip is provided for a window mounted in a vehicle door. The strip includes a mount channel which cooperates with a mount member on the door. The strip also includes a glass run portion having an exterior glass contacting member and an interior glass contacting member which form a seal with the window pane when the window pane is in a closed position in the vehicle. Further, the seal strip includes a self-trim for the door interior and exterior. The mount channel is formed of a relatively stiff material so as to eliminate the need for an additional stiffening member. On the other hand, the interior and exterior glass sealing members are relatively soft for the purposes of sealing against water, air, and noise. A continuous cut-line seal is provided to bridge the gap between the door and the body and reduce wind noise and water intrusion.

Abstract: A mounting panel of stamped steel has the door hardware such as the window regulator and door handles fixedly mounted thereon to facilitate preassembly and shipping. The mounting panel is subsequently mounted on the vehicle door. A door latch is provided for latching the door in the closed position and a retainer means is provided acting between the mounting panel and the door latch to loosely connect the door latch to the mounting panel for convenience of preassembly and shipping. The retainer means is a molded plastic retainer having integral projections which are force fit into plurality of openings provided in a door latch. The retainer means also has an integral headed prong structure which is loosely retained within an opening in the mounting panel with the aperture being oversized with respect to the headed prong to thereby permit adjusting movement of the door latch relative to the mounting panel.

Abstract: Support frame cartridge for mounting between inner and outer door panels includes a plurality of push-on mounting studs for mounting a pair of energy-absorbing pads. Notches are provided in the belt line cross-member of the support frame cartridge to better utilize the energy-absorbing pads increasing the dynamic side-impact protection to an occupant of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of feeding and restraining wire for a vehicle instrument panel includes feeding the wire into and restraining it in a system of troughs attached to a structure serving as a wiring board. Each trough has a floor and two substantially parallel side walls perpendicular to the floor and extending upwardly from the trough to an open ceiling. The system of troughs has at least two terminals disposed remotely from one another. Steps in the method include attaching one end of a first wire to a first terminal within a first trough, laying the first wire to trace the extension of the first trough, spraying the first wire at intervals with adhesive to attach the wire to the floor of the trough, cutting the first wire at the location of the second terminal, and attaching the wire to the second terminal.

Abstract: A reinforcement tube having high strength, toughness and resilience for use as an absorption element in a motor vehicle door, the reinforcement tube having a cross-section in which a first dimension of the cross-section is greater than a second dimension of the cross-section, the second dimension being perpendicular to the first dimension.

Abstract: An intrusion beam structure for reinforcing a vehicle door includes an elongated member adapted to be attached to a surface of the inner panel of a door frame that is substantially parallel to the axis defined by the elongated member. The elongated member includes first and second end portions interdisposed by a middle portion. The end portions are constructed of a first material, and the middle portion is constructed of a second, different material. The elongated member is unitarily stamped from a composite sheet and is formed to include first and second mounting members, each having a planar surface adapted to mount to the inner panel.

Abstract: A mounting panel is provided for mounting a window and a window regulator in a vehicle door. The mounting panel is comprised of a one-piece plastic molded member having a central planar mounting member adapted to mount the window regulator, and a plurality of spaced apart spokes molded integrally with the center drill plate and radiating generally forward and rearward therefrom to mount the guide channel receiving the edges of the window. The window guide channels are preferably integrally molded with the radiating spokes. The spokes are hollow tubular members of generally circular cross-section. The molded plastic mounting panel also has a plurality of integrally molded arm rest supports which project laterally therefrom and are adapted to support an arm rest structure of the vehicle door. The plurality of apertured mounting brackets are molded integral with the spokes for receiving fasteners by which the mounting panel is mounted on the vehicle door.

Abstract: A hinged body assembly for a motor vehicle, in which a backing-frame carrying a cover panel is fixed by bolts to a frame provided with bosses. The bosses, constructed of an easily trimmed and drilled material, allow optimum adjustment of the backing-frame with its fitted cover panel, relative to already assembled vehicle parts before the backing-frame/cover panel subassembly is finally mounted to the frame.

Abstract: An automotive door equipped with a window regulator is described. The door comprises an outer panel module, a pane lift module, a door lock module, a frame module to which the pane lift module and the door lock module are secured to constitute an interior unit, and an inner panel module. The inner panel module and the outer panel module are secured at their peripheral portions in a manner to sandwich therebetween the interior unit.

Abstract: A vehicular door structure includes a door panel and a door trim which is fixed to the door panel. The door trim includes a foamed pad member, an outer skin member for covering the foamed pad member, and a framework for reinforcing the door trim. The framework is substantially embedded in the foamed pad member. The framework is supported by a plurality of supporting brackets which are fixed to the door panel, thereby fixing the door trim to the door panel. The door trim is made light in weight, and the vehicular door structure is made easy to be assembled.

Abstract: A reinforcement element, for the body of an automobile, consists of an elongated tensile elastic part comprising a cable, which is arranged in a hollow section attached to the body of the automobile. The cable extends through the hollow section and is attached by its ends independently of the hollow section to an attachment point on a part of the body. An impact against the body part causes the hollow section to contact and rest against the cable, such that the cable impedes further displacement of the hollow section with respect to the body. The cable may be a compound cable, each element having different routing, lengths, thicknesses, and/or construction. The mounting includes a tensioning element to prestress the cable, and may include a passive or active damping element.

Abstract: An automobile body reinforcing steel pipe having a wall thickness-to-outer diameter ratio, t/D, defined by:0.09-4.8.times.10.sup.-5 .times.L.ltoreq.t/D.ltoreq.0.16-6.0.times.10.sup.-5 .times.Lwhere L(mm) is a span of a bending load applied to the pipe. The pipe has a tensile strength of 120 kgf/mm.sup.2 or more and an elongation of 10% or more, and is preferably made of a steel consisting of 0.15-0.25 wt % C, 1.8 wt % or less Mn, 0.5 wt % or less Si, 0.04 wt % or less Ti, 0.0003-0.0035 wt % B, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities including 0.0080 wt % or less N. A process for producing the steel pipe comprises: coiling a hot rolled steel sheet at a temperature of 600.degree. C. or higher; electric welding the adjoining edges of the sheet to form a steel pipe; and quench hardening the pipe.

Abstract: Herein described is a high strength steel pipe for reinforcing doors of a car, comprising a steel pipe made by seam-welding a steel sheet, wherein a ratio (Hv.sub.1 /Hv.sub.2) of a minimum hardness in a softened area of a weld affected zone to an average hardness in a base material satisfies the following formula,-0.001.sigma.B+1.05.gtoreq.Hv.sub.1 /Hv.sub.2 .gtoreq.-0.003.sigma.B+1.05wherein.sigma.B: tensile strength (kgf/mm.sup.2) andHv.sub.1, Hv.sub.2 : Vickers hardnessand a ratio (.sigma.y/.sigma.B) of a yield strength .sigma.y to a tensile strength .sigma.B of a steel pipe is 0.7 or more.

Abstract: An automobile door glass cassette containing a frame and seal assembly and a glass regulator means which is pre-assembled and fitted into an automobile door as an integral member. In a first embodiment of the invention, the seal assembly is a peripheral elastomeric gasket secured to the outer periphery of the cassette frame structure and is readily fitted into an automotive door structure and assures a tight sealing fit. In a second embodiment of the invention, the seal assembly is a continuous peripheral elastomeric gasket secured to the outer periphery of the cassette frame structure and is readily fitted into an automotive door structure and assures a tight sealing fit. In a third embodiment of the invention, the frame assembly, a glass regulator means back mounting plate, and the exterior seals of the cassette are molded as an integral one-piece structure.

Abstract: An automobile door provided with a fixed partition window glass together with an elevating window glass in a window frame formed with a door outer panel and a door inner panel, wherein a lower edge portion of an inner reinforcement is fixed to an inner surface of the door inner panel, the upper edge portion of the inner reinforcement is divided into a portion which corresponds to the elevating window glass and a portion which corresponds to the partition window glass, the upper end portion of the inner reinforcement which corresponds to the portion of the elevating window glass is fixed to the door inner panel, and the upper end portion of the inner reinforcement which corresponds to the portion of the partition glass is bent and fixed to the door outer panel across the under surface of the partition window glass so as to provide a function of a glass support.

Abstract: A vehicle door system (10) for reducing the impact of a person against the door when the vehicle undergoes a side impact. The system includes an inner door panel (14) mounted to a door frame (12) in spaced apart fashion. The inner panel (14) is mounted to the frame (12) with a plurality of shock absorbing fasteners (20) which absorbs some of the kinetic energy transmitted from the door frame to the person.

Abstract: This invention relates to a side door structure for a vehicle, consisting of front and rear doors. The side door structure includes a front impact bar disposed in the front door, and extending in the back-and-forth direction of a vehicle body, and a rear impact bar which is disposed in the rear door to be inclined obliquely upward toward the rear portion of the vehicle body, and can be in contact with a rear portion of the front impact bar while being offset vertically when the rear door is moved forward.

Abstract: A second door part is provided which is detachably mounted at the outside surface of a first door part which is openable and closable in relation to an automobile body. The second door part is engaged with the first door part by a locking mechanism. By operating the locking mechanism, redressing of the door by selectively attaching different types of second door parts can be carried out. Additionally, maintenance of mechanisms within the door can be easily performed. When it is desired to provide a window glass which can be raised and lowered for the second door part, a window glass raising/lowering mechanism having a lever arm is mounted to the first door part and a window glass is mounted to the second door part, a glass holder is fixed to a lower end of the window glass and the lever arm and the glass holder are engaged with each other. When the second door part is attached to and detached from the first door part, the lever arm and the glass holder are also disengaged from one another.

Abstract: A vehicle door impact beam having an elongated tubular body with a central axis, the end portions of the beam being taper cut to form inner and outer termini and opposite taper surfaces for each end, the included angle at the inner termini being greater than 180 degrees and the outer termini being less than 180 degrees, and the first and second taper surfaces each spiraling from the inner terminus to the outer terminus through an angle of about 90 degrees. The inner termini of both ends are on opposite sides of the beam, and the outer termini of both ends are on the same side of the beam.

Abstract: The sliding section (4) is fastened to the window-bottom section (6) by means of screws passing through the section (4) and tabs (8) fastened to the section (6); in one of the tabs )8) a downwardly open V-shaped notch (13) is made, the inclined sides (13a, 13b) of which form guiding ramps for a projecting tab (12) of the sliding section (4), permitting the automatic positioning of the section (4) relative to the window-bottom section (6) in such a way that their respective holes for fastening by means of the screws are in perfect coincidence; the arrangement of the means (12, 13) for the automatic centering of the section (4) relative to the section (6) reduces the time required for their assembly on the door assembly line.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door trim panel having a mounting surface to a vehicle body door. The door trim panel has a plurality of appendages which project downward from the door trim panel and a plurality of fingers depending downward in proximity to an upper edge of the door trim panel. The door has a plurality of openings for receiving the appendages of the door trim panel adapted for securing the door trim panel to the door. The clips secured to the vehicle body door have a ramp surface for engagement by the finger of the door trim panel and adapt to slide the trim panel vertically relative to the door trim panel as the door trim panel is moved towards the body door. An engagement surface of the clip depends downward from an upper edge of the ramp surface for engaging the finger securing the trim panel to the body door.

Abstract: A door inner panel and a door outer panel attached together in spaced apart relation defining a cavity. The door inner panel has a plurality of openings therein and the door components are individually mounted on the inner panel within these openings by a plurality of energy absorbing devices which are preferably comprised of convoluted straps.

Abstract: The frame is intended to be mounted on a lower panel of a motor vehicle door. It comprises two uprights, a front upright and a rear upright respectively, joined at their upper ends by a cross member and adapted to define, together with upper edge of the lower panel, a space for the window associated with the door. The uprights and the cross member are formed by at least two shaped elements joined longitudinally so as to form a box structure. The frame can thus assume the desired three-dimensional configuration and its dimensions can vary in the general plane of the door and in the direction perpendicular thereto. The uprights may also extend downwardly so as to constitute a reinforcement for the side edges and portions of the lower edge of the lower panel adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A vehicle door comprising a door shell, a module, and door hardware components attached on the door module. The door shell comprises an outer belt reinforcement, an outer panel and an inner panel having a hinge and a latch member. The module comprises a core member having two metal plates thereby to receive the hardware components. The hardware components which are attached to the module are an exterior door release, an interior door release, a latch mechanism, a window regulator mechanism, and a trim panel. Thus, the module is adapted to permit pre-assembly and pre-testing of major sub-assemblies.

Abstract: A vehicle door assembly has a pair of spaced guide channels carried below its belt line which slidably receives pin guides secured to the sides of the lower end portion of the window for guiding the movement of a window between its open and closed positions. The window is bent along a horizontal line so that its exterior surface will be substantially flush with an exterior surface of the door assembly when in its closed position. The door assembly also includes a door frame means which permits lateral movement of the window as it is moved between its open and closed positions and a seal means carried by the door frame which engages the window along its interior sides to bias the same outwardly toward an outer flange on the door frame.

Abstract: An energy absorbing structure for a vehicle door includes an elongated resin reinforced member disposed horizontally between the inner and outer panels of a vehicle door. The elongated member includes first and second enlarged ends, each having an outwardly diverging surface. The elongated member is supported at either end by first and second support members which attach to the vehicle door frame. The support members both include female receptacles having a compatible taper which allows them to mate with the respective enlarged end of the elongated member. The energy absorbing structure absorbs energy imparted laterally upon a vehicle door during side impact through deflection of the elongated member and additionally through distortion of the first and second support members.

Abstract: A wire harness mounting structure for a motor vehicle door comprising a door frame and planar mounting means, detachably attached to said door frame at an internal side of its motor vehicle, having a wire harness mounted thereon and extending in a plane generally parallel to the door frame. The mounting means is either in the form of a covering board, or a combination of the covering board and an internal side board mounted between the vehicle door frame and the covering board, and, is either integrally formed with the covering board or independently, rigidly formed as in the case of an internal side board.

Abstract: This support consists of a panel (11) and of a window-lift (13) plate (12) preassembled with the panel. This support is fastened to the door frame (3) on the one hand by fastenings between the panel (11) and the frame (3) and on the other hand by fastenings between the plate (12) and this same frame (3). It may be mounted in the door after the fittings (15, 16, 17 . . . ) have been preadjusted and enables them to be serviced conveniently without having to disassemble the whole of the support, while at the same time having a reduced cost.

Abstract: A vehicle door of the type comprising a window opening defined by a frame having a pair of posts and a cross-member, and a window glass for closing the window opening selectively movable between the window opening and an underlying accessory opening provided within the door; the frame presents an outer front surface provided with a channel-shaped cavity, and the window glass is mounted slidably in a perimeter strip rigid with a supporting element the shape of which mates with that of the channel-shaped cavity of the frame; the glass, the strip and the supporting element constituting a preassembled self-supporting unit which is fastened to the window frame by snap-hooking means housed within the channel-shaped cavity.

Abstract: A weather strip to be attached along a belt line of a door of a motor vehicle for wiping an outer surface of a door glass when the door glass is raised and lowered. The weather strip has a base portion to be attached along the belt line of a door outer panel, a lip extending from the base portion obliquely upwardly toward the door glass so that an end of the lip contacts the outer surface of the door glass, and a blade extending from the base portion under the lip in a direction of the outer surface of the door glass. An end of the blade contacts the outer surface of the door glass. When the door glass is raised and lowered, the blade turns upwardly and downwardly, thereby wiping the outer surface of the door glass.

Abstract: A door body is formed of outer and inner panels, and a door windowpane is supported by the door body. The door windowpane includes a stationary windowpane which is fixed to the door body and a movable windowpane which is movable up and down relative to the stationary windowpane to close and open an opening defined by the stationary windowpane. The upper edge portion of the outer panel supports the door windowpane from the inside at the part opposed to the stationary windowpane and from the outside at the part opposed to the movable windowpane. The part of the upper edge portion opposed to the stationary windowpane is connected to the inner panel to form a closed cross-section, and the part of the upper edge portion opposed to the movable windowpane is connected to a reinforcement to form a closed cross-section.