Gencorp, Inc.

Eric E Gardner

Chris J Hollingshead

Steven E Schneider

Rick L Rogers

A molded glass run channel corner assembly formed by molding an extruded rigid division post and a flexible extruded header such that the corner assembly is capable of providing a continuous seal with contiguous corner edges of glass windows positioned on each side of the division post and a method of manufacture.

Method for molding a glass run channel corner assembly

Molded glass run channel corner assembly

A retaining clip for securing a weather sealing strip to the perimeter of a window opening of an automotive vehicle includes a substantially planar vertical centered portion; an integral downwardly depending, substantially planar arm connected to one side of, and substantially parallel with the central portion; a pair of wings which extend upwardly and outwardly from the downwardly depending arms and being adapted to engage the narrow sides of, and secure the downwardly depending arm within, a narrow rectangular slot formed in a sheet material such as a sheet metal body panel; and an integral, substantially upwardly extending arm connected to the other side of the central portion. The clip is adapted to secure a weather sealing strip between the control portion of the clip and the upwardly extending arm. In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, a tab is provided on a shoulder portion of each wing to facilitate removal of the clip for servicing or replacement. The clip has a high ratio of extraction force to insertion force to allow for easy installation while reducing the potential of inadvertent removal.

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Hartford City, IN, United States of America

Eric E Gardner