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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2017
Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, JP;
Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, JP;
Tomoki Takahashi, Hiroshima, JP;
Miwa Shinohara, Hatsukaichi, JP;
Yoshihiko Horita, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Tatsuo Koibuchi, Hiroshima, JP;
Kazuaki Kikumitsu, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Tomohiro Komaji, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Sachi Matsui, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Daisuke Nakazato, Hiroshima, JP;
Akio Okayama, Hiroshima, JP;
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION, Hiroshima, JP;
Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, JP;
Abstract
Corner portions of an upper edge of the rear-side roofclose to the side windows protrude toward a front of the vehicle beyond a rear frame portion of the associated side window. Pillars are positioned on the respective corner portions inside the vehicle. Weatherstripseach include a lip portioncovering an upper end portion of the associated pillar from outside of the vehicle while the roof is closed. Sealing membersare respectively provided on the inside of the corner portions. An extended sealing portionextends from each sealing member. The extended sealing portionblocks a gap, formed between the associated corner portion and the associated pillar and intended for the lip portion, while the front-side roof is open. The lip portionof the weatherstripis sandwiched between the extended sealing portionand the pillar while the roof is closed.