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Sealer tape and clip assembly

a technology of adhesive tape and assembly, which is applied in the direction of roofs, transportation and packaging, vehicle arrangements, etc., can solve the problems of disadvantageous two-step process of prior art adhesive tape assemblies, and achieve the effect of reducing the cost of adhesive tape assemblies and advantageous installation

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-29
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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The present invention is a sealer tape and clip assembly for use in vehicles. The assembly is designed to be placed in a recess formed by the edges of two vehicle body panels. The assembly includes a sealer tape with a clip embedded in it. The clip is securely bonded to the sealer tape and the base material of the recess, eliminating the need for a separate structural adhesive tape. The clip provides a mechanical fastener for the molding member. The invention combines two steps into one, reducing costs and eliminating the need for a separate structural adhesive tape.

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Each of the above-mentioned prior art clip assemblies disadvantageously require a two-step process because the sealant and the clip assembly are installed separately.

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[0015] Referring now to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-4, a sealer tape member in accordance with the present invention is indicated generally at 10. The sealer tape member 10 includes an upper surface 12, a lower surface 14, and opposed side surfaces 16 and 18. The sealer tape member 10 is preferably constructed of a polymer or co-polymer material, such as ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymer, or a similar type material. The sealer tape member 10 has a width indicated by an arrow 20 and a length indicated by an arrow 22. The length 22 of the sealer tape member 10 is significantly greater than the width 20 of the sealer tape member 10. The sealer tape member 10 is adapted to be disposed in a recess 24, best seen in FIG. 3, extending along joined edges 26 of a first body panel 28 and a second body panel 30. Preferably, the body panels 28 and 30 are vehicle body panels, such as a vehicle body panel and a vehicle roof panel having the recess 24 formed therebetween. The recess 24 is...

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[0020] Referring now to the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 5-7, the sealer tape member 10 includes an aperture 32b formed therein that extends through the upper surface 12 and the lower surface 14. The aperture 32b is disposed between but does not extend through the opposed side surfaces 16 and 18 of the sealer tape member 10. The aperture 32b has a length indicated by an arrow 34b and a width (not shown). The length 34b of the aperture 32b is greater than the width of the aperture 32b, and the length 34b of the aperture 32b extends substantially parallel to the length 22 of the tape member 10 and substantially perpendicular to the width 20 of the tape member 10.

[0021] An alternative embodiment of a sealer tape and clip body assembly in accordance with the present invention is indicated generally at 70. The assembly 70 includes a clip body 72 having an elongated, generally rectangular and substantially planar upper portion 74 having a length indicated by an arrow 74a, and an elong...

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Abstract

A sealer tape and clip assembly in accordance with the present invention is adapted to be disposed in a recess, defined by at least one interior surface. The assembly includes a sealer tape member having an upper surface, a lower surface, and opposed side surfaces. An aperture extends through the upper surface and the lower surface, and is disposed between but does not extend through the opposed side surfaces. A clip body includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The intermediate portion of the clip body is disposed in the aperture, the upper portion of the clip body engages the upper surface of the sealer tape member, and the lower portion of the clip body engages the lower surface of the sealer tape member. The sealer tape member sealingly bonds with the interior surface of the recess to secure the assembly in the recess.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to molding assemblies and the like and, in particular, to a sealer tape and clip assembly. [0002] Moldings, which are placed in a recess such as a recess between adjoining body panels in an automobile body, are well known. Moldings are utilized for minimizing water and / or foreign object intrusion into the recess as well as for the aesthetic purpose of covering the recess from the customer's view in the final product. [0003] Typically, moldings are attached to the automobile body by a clip assembly or the like disposed in the recess. One type of prior art clip assembly uses a one-piece plastic clip and structural adhesive tape assembly, installed on top of a pumpable flow sealer in the recess. The pumpable flow sealer, which prevents water leakage at the weld joint, is applied manually to the recess prior to the installation of the clip assembly. The heat cycle during the paint process activates the structural...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60R13/02B60R13/04B62D27/00
CPCB60R13/04
Inventor HUI, PAULFLOAREA, GEORGE C.
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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