US 12,403,754 B2
Hidden outer belt seal
David Tobon, Northville, MI (US); and Benjamin Mumma, Huntington Woods, MI (US)
Assigned to Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US)
Filed by Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US)
Filed on Apr. 18, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/135,912.
Prior Publication US 2024/0351412 A1, Oct. 24, 2024
Int. Cl. B60J 10/75 (2016.01); B60J 10/76 (2016.01)
CPC B60J 10/75 (2016.02) [B60J 10/76 (2016.02)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
13. A door assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
an exterior door panel having a visible exterior surface extending toward a window opening for a moveable window, the exterior door panel having an interior surface;
an access hole defined by the door assembly at a longitudinal end of the door assembly; and
a window seal, comprising:
a channel extending along a longitudinal axis and along the interior surface, the channel having a cross section opened toward the moveable window, wherein the channel is aligned with the access hole; and
an insert comprising:
a base receivable through the access hole and into the channel along the longitudinal axis, wherein the insert is removable from the channel along the longitudinal axis and through the access hole; and
a sealing lip extending laterally out of the channel to contact the moveable window.