Vehicle corner rail assembly

摘要

A corner rail assembly (156) is adapted to be coupled to a corner section (114) of a recreational vehicle (100). The assembly includes a jacket (158) having a main body (160), first leg (162) and second leg (164). A metal insert (180) is formed within an extrusion of said jacket (158). A securing tape (188) in the form of a VHB tape secures the jacket (158) to a front wall (110) of the vehicle (100). A further tape (190) located on an inner side of said first leg (162) affixes the first leg (162) to the side wall (112) of the vehicle (100). A vinyl gimp (192) is releasably coupled to the corner rail assembly (156). A further embodiment of the corner rail assembly (200) includes a mushroom cap insert (216) in place of the vinyl gimp (192).

主权项

1. A corner rail assembly applied to a corner section of a vehicle selected from one of a recreational vehicle, a motorized trailer or a towable trailer for sealing said corner section and protecting against moisture leakage, with said corner section comprising stud-like elements mounting and supporting walls of said vehicle, and with said walls comprising at least a first wall and a second wall, said corner section formed at an intersection of said first and second walls;
said corner rail assembly comprising:
a jacket having UV stability and paintable, said jacket comprising a first leg which overlaps a portion of said first wall, a second leg which abuts said second wall and functions so as to create a positive seal against said second wall, and a main body positioned intermediate said first leg and said second leg;means for adhering said first leg to said first wall;means positioned intermediate said main body and said second wall, for securing said jacket to said second wall; andsaid means for adhering and said means for securing affix said corner rail assembly to said first and second walls, without screws, mechanical fasteners or other connecting means which would require the formation of holes and/or leak paths.