Patent ID: 6733063
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: B60J,B62D,E05F,E05Y

Abstract:
A laminated panel assembly for closing a rear vehicle body opening when it assumes a closed position and for permitting access to the interior of the vehicle body through the opening when it assumes an open position;the panel assembly comprising a glass panel at the rear of the vehicle body with a lower edge extending below a vehicle body beltline, an outer glass panel surface external of the vehicle body interior and an inner glass panel surface on the inner side of the vehicle body interior, the beltline being defined by vehicle body side features; an injection-molded intermediate substrate secured to the outer surface of the glass panel; the injection-molded intermediate substrate defining a raised surface above the outer surface of the glass panel, the raised surface being disposed in a horizontal position in alignment with the vehicle body beltline; the injection-molded intermediate substrate enveloping and being secured to the lower edge of the glass panel at a lower edge of the substrate; an appliquÃ© secured to the substrate in alignment with the vehicle body beltline and defining a continuation of the vehicle body beltline, an exterior surface of the appliquÃ© having a color and finish coordinated with a selected vehicle body color and finish; and the appliquÃ© and the injection-molded intermediate substrate above the lower edge of the glass panel overlying the lower portion of the outer surface of the glass panel; the injection-molded intermediate substrate bridging the lower edge of the glass panel and extending onto the inner surface of the glass panel proximate to the lower edge of the glass panel.