Weatherstrip assembly having a variable length shim
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 3, 2015
Grant Date -
Apr 18, 2013
app pub date -
Oct 18, 2012
filing date -
Oct 18, 2011
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Abstract
The subject invention provides a weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle. The weatherstrip assembly includes a body having an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a channel. The body has a plurality of retaining lips extending into the channel. A seal extends from the exterior surface. A locking fin has a first end and a second end. The first end of the locking fin is mounted to one of the interior surface and the exterior surface and the second end of the locking fin disposed within the channel. A shim extends from the second end of the locking fin. The shim engages the interior surface and supports the locking fin within the channel. The retaining lips and the locking fin at least partially define a slot for sandwiching the frame between the retaining lips and the locking fin within the slot.
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International Classification(s)
- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B60J Class
- 371 Applications Filed
- 309 Patents Issued To-Date
- 83.29 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 2 Citation Count
- B60J Class
- 5.66 % this patent is cited more than
- 10 Age
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