The present disclosure, in general, relates to a weatherstrip that is attached to a peripheral portion of a door opening of a sash door type automobile and, more particularly, relates to an assembly required for efficiently holding a beltline weatherstrip with a window sash channel of an automobile door in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Nowadays, most of motor vehicles are equipped with a sealing device broadly referred to as a weatherstrip that is disposed about a periphery of a window and provides an air and water tight seal between a door and the window.
[0003] A portion of the weatherstrip along a horizontal top and vertical sides of a window opening are referred to as a glass run weatherstrip whereas a portion of the weatherstrip disposed between the door and a lower extremity of the window opening is typically referred to as a beltline weatherstrip. The beltline weatherstrip hides an interface between the window and the door.
[0004] In one approach as shown in FIG. 1A, the beltline weatherstrip 102 is mounted over a base line of a window opening 104 in such a way that the beltline weatherstrip outer consists of multiple locks (not shown) that help in fastening the beltline weatherstrip 102 with a lancing or reverse flange formed at several locations along the length of an outer door panel 106. In addition to fitting the beltline weatherstrip 102 with lancing on the

outer panel 106, the beltline weatherstrip outer 102 is not extended continuously from A to B pillar areas. This creates a possibility of theft as the beltline weatherstrip can be removed easily and a door latch can be accessed manually during locked condition.
[0005] In another approach shown in FIG. 1B, the beltline weatherstrip 102 is extended from A to B-pillar areas of the vehicle. In such approach, a snap 102-S can be provided for establishing a positive locking of the beltline weatherstrip 102 over the base line of a window opening 104. Although a positive locking is facilitated, the snap 102-S can be easily removed by pulling from outside the vehicle.
[0006] In an arrangement, a positive mounting can be provided at 102-S between the beltline weatherstrip 102 and the outer panel 106, further this positive mounting at 102-S is provided when the beltline weatherstrip 102 extends toward rear of the door panel i.e. beyond the window pane. However, once the beltline weatherstrip outer is removed, an outsider can get access to the door latch and open the vehicle door. Thus, there is a possibility of vehicle theft. Therefore, there is a need of assembly that firmly mounts the beltline weatherstrip over the window.
[0007] In addition, the attachment of the beltline weatherstrip over the window can also result in vehicle streamlining that further helps in reducing both drag and wind noise. To achieve these goals, there is need of an assembly having improved locking structure that can hold the beltline weatherstrip over the periphery of the window so as to eliminate gaps between the beltline weatherstrip and the window.
[0008] Hence, there is requirement of an assembly having an improved locking structure that helps in firmly mounting the beltline weatherstrip over

the window, and that can also eliminate the gap between the beltline weatherstrip and the window.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0010] It is a general or primary object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly that firmly mounts a beltline weatherstrip over a window of a door.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide the assembly that eliminates a gap between the beltline weatherstrip and the window.
[0012] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide the assembly having better durability and life span.
[0013] It is further object of the present disclosure to provide the assembly that gives better performance and reliability.
[0014] It is yet further object of the present disclosure to provide the assembly that requires less maintenance.
[0015] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0016] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to an assembly that helps in firmly mounting a beltline weatherstrip over the window. The concepts are further described below in the detailed

description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0017] In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides an assembly for holding a beltline weatherstrip with a window sash channel of a vehicle, the assembly comprising a hook shaped link formed at one end of an inner of the beltline weather strip, the hook shaped link extending perpendicular to length of the beltline weather strip; and a hook shaped bracket formed at an upper end of the window sash channel, the hook shaped bracket extending along the length of the outer door panel and establishing a locking connection with the hook shaped link of the beltline weather strip.
[0018] In an aspect, one end of the proposed assembly being an end lying over a door opening latch of a vehicle door.
[0019] In an aspect, the hook shaped link is formed at both ends of the inner of the beltline weather strip.
[0020] In an aspect, the hook shaped bracket is formed at upper ends of both the window sash channels.
[0021] In an aspect, the hook shaped link is having one of a U-shape or a J-shape.
[0022] In an aspect, the hook shaped bracket is having one of an inverted U-shape or an inverted J-shape.
[0023] In an aspect, the hook shaped link comprises a head, an arm and a lower end.
[0024] In an aspect, the head is of pentagonal shaped structure.
[0025] In an aspect, the arm is of rectangular shaped structure.

[0026] In an aspect, the lower end is in a form of bend having a rectangular shaped structure.
[0027] In an aspect, the bend of the lower end of the hook shaped link is in the outward direction while viewing from the front of the vehicle.
[0028] In an aspect, the hook shaped link is attached at both the ends of the inner of the beltline weatherstrip through welding.
[0029] In an aspect, the hook shaped link is formed as an integral part of the inner of the beltline weatherstrip at both the ends.
[0030] In an aspect, the hook shaped bracket is attached at both the top ends of the window sash channel through welding.
[0031] In an aspect, the hook shaped bracket is an integral part of the window sash channel at both the top ends.
[0032] In an aspect, the hook shaped bracket comprises an arm and an upper end.
[0033] In an aspect, the arm is of rectangular shaped structure.
[0034] In an aspect, the upper end is in a form of bend having rectangular shaped structure.
[0035] In an aspect, the bend of the upper end of the hook shaped bracket is in the inward direction while viewing from the front of the vehicle.
[0036] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0037] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of assembly that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0038] FIG. 1A illustrates an assembly along the section A-A that helps in mounting the beltline weatherstrip over the window in accordance with the prior art;
[0039] FIG. 1B illustrates an assembly along the section B-B that helps in mounting the beltline weatherstrip over the window in accordance with the prior art;
[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates a structure of a hook shaped link formed at one end of an inner of the beltline weatherstrip in accordance with the present disclosure;
[0041] FIG. 3 illustrates a structure of a hook shaped bracket formed at an upper end of the window sash channel and the enlarged view of the assembly between the hook shaped link and the hook shaped bracket in accordance with the present disclosure; and
[0042] FIG. 4 illustrates a line diagram of the assembly between the hook shaped link and the hook shaped bracket along the section A-A which is used for firmly mounting the beltline weatherstrip over the window in accordance with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0043] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0044] In order to overcome the problems associated with an assembly 100 disclosed in the prior art, the present disclosure proposes the assembly 200 having new set of components that helps infirmly mounting the beltline weatherstrip 102 over the window 104.
[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates a structure of a hook shaped link 202 formed at an end 102-E1 of an inner of the beltline weatherstrip 102 in accordance with the present disclosure. The hook shaped link 202 of same structure is also attached at other end 102-E2 of an inner of the beltline weatherstrip 102. This end 102-E2 of the inner of the beltline weatherstrip 102 is lying over a door opening latch of a vehicle door. The hook shaped link 202 attached at both the ends 102-E1, 102-E2 of the inner of the beltline weatherstrip 102 either through welding or may be integral part of the beltline weatherstrip. In addition, the hook shaped link 202 is attached perpendicular to the length of the beltline weatherstrip 102.
[0046] The proposed hook shaped link 202 comprises a head 202-H, an arm 202-A and a lower end 202-L. The head 202-H is of pentagonal shaped structure. The arm 202-A is of rectangular shaped structure. The lower end 202-L is in a form of bend having a rectangular shaped structure. In addition, the bend of the lower end 202-L of the hook shaped link is in the outward

direction while viewing from the front of the vehicle. Moreover, the hook shaped link is either of U-shaped or J-shaped structure.
[0047] FIG. 3 illustrates a structure of a hook shaped bracket 204 formed at an upper ends 108-E1, 108-E2 (shown in FIG. 2) of the window sash channel 108 fitted inside the outer door panel 106 and the enlarged view of the assembly 200 between the hook shaped link 202 and the hook shaped bracket 204 in accordance with the present disclosure.
[0048] The hook shaped bracket 204 attached at the upper ends 108-E1, 108-E2 of the window sash channel 108 fitted inside the outer door panel 106 through welding or may be integral part of the window sash channel. The hook shaped bracket 204 comprises an arm 204-A and an upper end 204-U. The arm 204-A is of rectangular shaped structure. The upper end 204-U is in a form of bend having rectangular shaped structure. In addition, the bend formed at the upper end 204-U of the hook shaped bracket 204 is in the inward direction while viewing from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the hook shaped bracket 204 is either of an inverted U-shape and an inverted J-shape.
[0049] FIG. 3 also depicts the enlarged view of the assembly 200 between the hook shaped bracket 204 having the upper end 204-U with a bend in the inward direction that is fitted inside the bend in an outward direction formed on the lower end 202-L of the hook shaped link 202 while viewing from the front of the vehicle. This assembly helps infirmly mounting the beltline weatherstrip 102 over the window 104 of the door panel of the vehicle. This hook shaped link 202 is attached perpendicular to the length of the beltline weather strip. However, the hook shaped bracket 204 is mounted perpendicular to the window sash channel 108. Generally, there are two window sash channel 108 that are fitted at the extreme ends of the outer door panel 106.

[0050] FIG. 3 also depicts the connection between the hook shaped bracket 204 and the hook shaped link 202 formed at one end 108-E2 of the outer door panel 106 that is above the door opening latch of a vehicle door. The same type of connection is also formed at the other end 108-E1 of the outer door panel as shown in FIG. 2 that is near the end of the door.
[0051] FIG. 4 depicts the line diagram of the assembly 200 as mentioned in the FIG. 3 between the hook shaped link 202 and the hook shaped bracket 204 along the section A-A that helps in firm mounting of beltline weatherstrip 102 over the window 104.
[0052] Thus, after effectively mounting the beltline weatherstrip over the window 104 through the assembly 200 in which the hook shaped bracket 204 is fitted inside the hook shaped link 202 as claimed in the present disclosure, various technical problems of the state of the art are resolved. Also, although a number of exemplary attachment options are described herein, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the proposed assembly helps in firm mounting of the beltline weatherstrip over the window without deviating from the scope of the subject matter of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
[0053] The present disclosure provides an assembly that firmly mounts a beltline weatherstrip over a window of a door.
[0054] The present disclosure provides the assembly that eliminates the gap between the beltline weatherstrip and the window of the door.
[0055] The present disclosure provides the assembly having better durability and life span.

[0056] The present disclosure provides the assembly that gives better performance and reliability.
[0057] The present disclosure provides the assembly that require less maintenance.
Equivalents
[0058] Further, it will be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the invention and are included within its scope.
[0059] Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be only for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the invention and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. Also, the various embodiments described herein are not necessarily mutually exclusive, as some embodiments can be combined with one or more other embodiments to form new embodiments.
[0060] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

WE CLAIM

1. An assembly (200) for holding a beltline weatherstrip (102) with a
window sash channel (108) of a vehicle, the assembly (200)
comprising
a hook shaped link (202) formed at one end (102-E1) of an inner of the beltline weatherstrip (102), the hook shaped link (202) extending perpendicular to length of the beltline weatherstrip (102); and
a hook shaped bracket (204) formed at an upper end (108-U) of the window sash channel (108), the hook shaped bracket (204) extending along the length of the outer door panel (106) and establishing a locking connection with the hook shaped link (202) of the beltline weatherstrip (102).
2. The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one end (102-E2) being an end lying over a door opening latch of a vehicle door.
3. The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hook shaped link (202) is formed at both ends (102-E1,102-E2) of the inner of the weatherstrip (102) either through welding or integrally.
4. The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hook shaped bracket (204) is formed at upper ends (108-E1,108-E2) of both the window sash channels (108) either through welding or integrally.
5. The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the hook shaped link (202) is having either a U-shape or a J-shape.

6. The assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein the hook shaped bracket (204) is having either an inverted U-shape or an inverted J-shape.
7. The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the hook shaped link (202) comprises a head (202-H), an arm (202-A) and a lower end (202-L).
8. The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein a bend of the lower end (202-L) of the hook shaped link (202) is in the outward direction while viewing from the front of the vehicle.
9. The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the hook shaped bracket (204) comprises an arm (204-A) and an upper end (204-U).
10.The assembly (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein a bend of the upper end (204-U) of the hook shaped bracket (204) is in the inward direction while viewing from the front of the vehicle.