End formed roof ditch molding

Details End formed roof ditch molding End formed roof ditch molding

2007-05-07

2009-10-20

Dayoan, Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Roof structure

C296S213000, C296S093000, C428S031000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07604287

ABSTRACT:
A roof ditch molding having a Class A finish seamlessly including the end caps thereof. An extruded central molding member includes a beam and a head, wherein the end sections have the beam removed and the head is contoured and provided with a notch. The end sections are then placed into a plastic injection molding machine whereat the head is folded at the notch a shot of plastic deposited adjacent the notch for retention of the fold angle and stiffening of the now formed end caps. A pair of nibs provide engagement with spring clips at the ends of the roof ditch.

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