Patent ID: 9216633
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: B60J,B62D

Abstract:
1. A vehicle comprising: a rear window having an outside surface, an inside surface, and a lower edge that connects the outside surface and the inside surface; a rear decklid including an inner panel and an outer panel, with the rear decklid movable with respect to the rear window between an open position and a closed position; the rear decklid and the rear window defining a gap therebetween; a close-out seal operatively connected to the inside surface of the rear window and contacting the rear decklid when the decklid is in the closed position; wherein the lower edge and outside surface of the rear window are unobstructed and uncontacted by the close-out seal; wherein the close-out seal includes a base and a flap that extends from the base to the rear decklid when the rear decklid is in the closed position; wherein the outer panel includes a hem flange; wherein a sealant contacts the hem flange and the inner panel; and wherein the flap contacts the sealant when the rear decklid is in the closed position.