Magnetic window seal assembly.

摘要

A magnetic window seal assembly for frameless and full flush window systems of automotive vehicles comprises a flexible sealing strip (44) having a compressible body portion (46) with a first magnetic element (70) embedded therein mounted to the vehicle body. A complementary second magnetic element (72) is provided on the lateral edge (28) of the window (14) being sealed. When in sealing engagement with the windowpane (28) and the vehicle, the body portion (46) of sealing strip (44) is compressively tapered along its length, being more tapered or compressed at the roofline than at the beltline of the vehicle. The tapered configuration of the sealing strip (44) and its compressibility at the beltline accommodates transverse or lateral inward movement of the beltline edge of the windowpane (28) to allow the opening of the window (14) by a camming mechanism without undue compressive resistance to such action. Alternatively, the sealing strip may be mounted on the window pane with the magnetic interaction being between the sealing strip and a frame member of the vehicle.