Sealing systems and related methods for automotive interior trim panels and the like

    公开(公告)号:US20060012218A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-19

    申请号:US11178718

    申请日:2005-07-11

    IPC分类号: B60J5/00

    摘要: A combined trim panel and water shield includes a water shield having opposite first and second surfaces, and is of a size and shape to generally conform to a door panel and a trim panel to be protected. The trim panel is configured to cover a vehicle door panel and has a first surface configured to face an interior compartment of the vehicle and a second surface opposite the first surface. A first sealing layer, applied in a predetermined pattern, engages the first surface of the water shield and the second surface of the trim panel. A second sealing layer, applied in a predetermined pattern, engages the second surface of the water shield. In a further aspect, a sealing system is provided for application to a vehicle interior trim panel to prevent the entry of water or dust into an interior compartment of the vehicle. The system includes a trim panel configured for covering a vehicle door panel wherein the trim panel has a first surface configured to face an interior compartment of the vehicle and a second surface opposite the first surface. At least one compressible sealing member engages the trim panel and provides a sealing interference between the vehicle door panel and the trim panel when the trim panel is installed on the door panel.