Patent ID: 7854094
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A division bar assembly disposed in a vehicle between an associated fixed window and an associated movable window, wherein the fixed and movable windows are generally located in a single plane, the division bar assembly comprising: a support including an elastomeric material having a rigid metal support member being generally Z-shaped in cross section generally encapsulated therein, the support member including a first support leg that extends generally parallel to an interior surface of the associated fixed window, a second support leg extending generally perpendicular to the first support leg, and a third support leg extending generally parallel to, and in spaced relation from an interior surface of the associated movable window, the support mounted to the associated fixed window; a guide situated adjacent to a rear edge of the associated moveable window, the guide affixed to and extending from only the interior surface of the associated moveable window; a guide member extending from the support and including a generally U-shaped cavity that opens in a direction that is parallel to the interior surface of the associated moveable window, wherein the guide is fixedly secured to the interior surface of the associated movable window and includes a first guide leg spaced from the interior surface of the associated movable window; a low friction material over at least a portion of the cavity; and at least one seal lip extending outwardly from the guide member and engaging with the interior surface of the associated moveable window.