Close-out seal

摘要

A vehicle includes a rear window having an outside surface, an inside surface, and a lower edge that connects the outside surface and the inside surface. The vehicle also includes a rear decklid that is selectively movable with respect to the rear window between an open position and a closed position. The rear decklid and the rear window define a gap therebetween. The vehicle further includes a close-out seal that is operatively connected to the inside surface of the rear window and that contacts the rear decklid when the decklid is in the closed position. The close-out seal is configured such that the lower edge and outside surface of the rear window are unobstructed and uncontacted by the close-out seal.

主权项

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.