Vehicular panel assembly.

摘要

A panel assembly (20a) and A method of manufacture are disclosed. The assembly is adapted for use in vehicles and is made by locating a preformed gasket (40a) in a support fixture in a predetermined pattern before being bonded to a sheet-like panel (22a). The gasket is formed from a polymeric material separately from the panel. The panel is of appropriate size and geometry to fit within a desired vehicle opening and act as a window. At least one panel surface (24a) to be adhered to the gasket is prepared by first being primed with a bonding reagent. The panel and primer are preheated to drive off any remaining solvents and to improve the bonding process. Locator pins may be used to assist positioning of the panel with respect to the gasket, and once located, heat and pressure are applied, substantially simultaneously, the heat being applied from a side opposite the primed surface by focused or tuned infra red irradiation.