Sealing strip and vehicle frame assembly

Details Sealing strip and vehicle frame assembly Sealing strip and vehicle frame assembly

2005-04-22

2011-12-06

Redman, Jerry (Department: 3634)

Movable or removable closures

Closure seal; e.g., striker gasket or weatherstrip

Tubular or tubular portion

C049S495100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069614

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an improved retention sealing strip (10) that improves the ease of assembly, and reduces manufacturing costs. The sealing strip (10) includes a retention section (28) having an upper hub (50), a first retention leg (54) positioned forward of the upper hub (50), a second retention leg (62) rearward (e.g., positioned at an inner-side of a vehicle cabin) of the first retention leg (54), an upper recess (52) positioned rearward of the upper hub (50), and a lower recess (58) positioned between the first and second retention legs (54, 62respectively). The sealing strip (10) also includes a sealing section (30) integrally formed with the retention section (28).

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