Patent ID: 8549790
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A weatherstrip assembly for sealing between a frame and a closure member of a vehicle, said weatherstrip assembly comprising: a retaining clip having a mounting portion for securing said weatherstrip assembly to the frame and having an outwardly extending leg defining a first channel, a cover having a concealing member for at least partially concealing said mounting portion of said retaining clip and the frame, and having a first flange protruding downward from said concealing member to extend at least partially into said first channel; a seal member having a body portion and at least one sealing protrusion extending outwardly from said body portion, said body portion having an upper end and a lower end extending from said upper end, said lower end being sandwiched between said leg of said retaining clip and said first flange of said cover to at least partially secure said seal member to said retaining clip; said cover further comprising a retaining tab extending outwardly opposite from said concealing member with said retaining tab engaging said upper end of said body portion to further secure said seal member to said retaining clip.