Patent ID: 9010850
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A weatherstrip for a vehicle roof panel which is mounted to a vehicle body, the weatherstrip is attached to a peripheral flange of the roof panel for sealing against a peripheral edge portion of a tailgate, the weatherstrip comprising: a base portion having an interior section, and exterior section and an interconnecting section connecting the interior section and the exterior section, the weatherstrip is mounted to the vehicle roof panel by receiving the peripheral flange of the vehicle roof panel between the interior section and exterior section of the base portion; a tongue connected to and extending from the base portion toward the vehicle body, the tongue covers a space between the vehicle roof panel and the vehicle body; a generally tubular seal body connected to and extending from the base portion toward the peripheral edge portion of the tailgate, the generally tubular seal body seals against the tailgate closing a gap between the vehicle roof panel and tailgate; and an arm connected to and extending from the base portion, the arm is positioned between the vehicle roof panel and the vehicle body and is attached to an underside of the vehicle roof panel.