DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein relate toan integrated trim and inner weather strip for a door of a vehicle. Further, embodiments herein relate to a mounting arrangement for mounting an outer weather strip to the door of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[002] In vehicles, a door trim (T) and an inner weather-strip(IW, as shown in fig. 1) are two separate components which are assembled onto an inner door panel (D) of a vehicle side door, so there is always variation which in turn leads to rattling of glass (G) during opening and closing of glass (G) in the vehicle side door. Different weather-strip sections has been used in different vehicles for elimination of the variation. Conventional solutions eliminate the variation by fixing the weather strip with the trim but again assembling components leads to variation.Further, the inner door panel (D) of the side door is provided in direct contact with the inner weather strip (IW) to hold the door. But, the inner door panel (D) slightly moves during movement of the vehicle which in turn is undesirable due to the inner weather strip which is made of soft material. Outer weather-strips (WS, as shown in fig. 2) mounted onto vehicle side door needs to have better interface with glass (G) and the outer door panel (DS)as this interface will be protecting the cabin from water intrusion, air intrusion, and noise entry, dust intrusion, prevent from glass rattling and easy sliding of glass (G). Usually, outer weather strips (WS) are fixed to the outer door panel (DS) of the side door by using a self-tapping screw (S, as shown in fig. 2). Holes are provided in the outer door panel (DS) to receive the screw (S). Fixing the screw (S, as shown in fig. 2) to the outer door panel (DS) would lead to pealing of paint from the outer door panel (DS) and results in rusting. In some vehicles, the outer weather strips are fixed to the outer door panel of the side door by using end clips. Slots are provided in the outer door panel to fix the end clips to the outer door panel which in turn would leadto rusting of the outer door panel.
[003] Therefore, there existsa need for an integrated trim and inner weather strip for a door of a vehicle, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks. Further, there exists a need for a mounting arrangement for fixing outer weather strip onto a door of a vehicle, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks.

OBJECTS

[004] The principal object of an embodiment herein is toprovide an integrated trim and inner weather strip for a door of a vehicle.
[005] Another object of an embodiment herein is to provide a mounting arrangement for mounting an outer weather strip to a door of a vehicle, which prevent the door panel from rusting.
[006] Another object of an embodiment herein is to provide integrated trim and inner weather strip for a door of a vehicle, which comprises a trim adapted to receive at least a portion of an inner door panel to hold the door in a fixed position.
[007] Another object of an embodiment herein is to provide a method for mountingan outer weather trip to a door of a vehicle.
[008] Another object of an embodiment herein is to provide an integrated trim and inner weather strip for a door of a vehicle, which enhances NVH (noise, vibration and harness) characteristics, and assists in reducing glass rattling.
[009] Another object of an embodiment herein is to provide an integrated trim and inner weather strip for a door of a vehicle, which will be having easy fitment from assembly point of view thereby reducing vehicle production cycle time.
[0010] These and other objects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] The embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0012] Fig. 1 depicts a cross-sectional view of a conventional trim, a conventional inner weather strip and a glass and an inner door panel of a conventional vehicle side door in assembled condition;
[0013] Fig. 2 depicts cross-sectional view of a screw which fastens a conventional outer weather strip with the conventional vehicle side door;
[0014] Fig. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of an integrated trim and inner weather strip, and an inner door panel of a vehicle door in assembled condition, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0015] Fig. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of the integrated trim and inner weather strip, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0016] Fig. 5 depicts a cross-sectional view of a mounting arrangement for mounting an outer weather strip to an outer door panel of a vehicle door, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0017] Fig. 6 depicts a perspective view of an end clip which is attached to the outer weather strip, where the end clip is provided with a plurality of magnet holding elements, according to the embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0018] Fig. 7 depicts a flowchart showing the steps of a method for mounting an outer weather strip to a vehicle door, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0020] The embodiments herein achieve an integrated trim and inner weather strip for a door of a vehicle. Further, embodiments herein achieve a mounting arrangement for mounting an outer weather strip to a door of a vehicle. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to Figs. 3 through 7, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.
[0021] Fig. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of an integrated trim and inner weather strip (100), and an inner door panel (10A) of a vehicle door in assembled condition, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. Fig. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of the integrated trim and inner weather strip (100), according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the integrated trim and inner weather strip (100) comprises a trim (102) and an inner weather strip (104). For the purpose of this description and ease of understanding, the integrated trim and inner weather strip (100) is configured to be provided to a side door of the vehicle. It is also within the scope of this invention to provide the integrated trim and inner weather strip (100) to a rear door or to any vehicular structure without otherwise deterring the intended function of the integrated trim and inner weather strip (100) as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In an embodiment, the trim (102) is adapted to be provided in direct contact with an inner door panel (10A) of the door. The trim (102) having a door panel holding portion (102H) adapted to receive at least a portion of the inner door panel (10A) to hold the door at a fixed position. The door panel holding portion (102H) of the trim (102) substantially defines a C shape configuration. It is also within the scope of the invention to provide the door panel holding portion (102H) of the trim (102) in any other shape without otherwise deterring the intended function of the trim (102)as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings. In an embodiment, the inner weather strip (104) is adapted to be integrated with said trim (102). The inner weather strip (104) having a plurality of arms (104A) adapted to be provided in direct contact with a glass (10G) of the door to facilitate sliding of the glass (10G) during opening and closing of the glass (10G) in the door. Each arm (104A) of the inner weather strip (104) is adapted to be coated with a flock coating (104f).
[0022] Fig. 5 depicts a cross-sectional view of a mounting arrangement (200) for mounting an outer weather strip (10S) to an outer door panel (10B) of a vehicle door, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. Fig. 6 depicts a perspective view of an end clip (200C) which is attached to the outer weather strip (10S), according to the embodiment as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the mounting arrangement (200) is used for mounting the outer weather strip (10S) to the door of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the mounting arrangement (200) comprises at least one magnet (202) and a plurality of magnet holding elements (204). The magnet (202) is adapted to mount the outer weather strip (10S) to the door through an end clip (200C) which is attached with the outer weather strip (10S). The plurality of magnet holding elements (204) is adapted to be provided to the end clip (200C) to hold said magnet (202). The magnet (202) is provided in direct contact with said end clip (200C) and the outer door panel (10B) to facilitate mounting of the outer weather strip (10S) to the door.
[0023] Fig. 7 depicts a flowchart showing the steps of a method (20) for mounting an outer weather strip (10S) to a vehicle door, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the method (20) for mounting the outer weather strip (10S) to an outer door panel (10B) of the vehicle door, comprises, attaching an end clip (200C) with the outer weather strip (10S), (step 22), andmounting the outer weather strip (10S) to the door by providing at least one magnet (202) in direct contact with the end clip (200C) and the door (step 24).
[0024] Therefore, the integrated trim and inner weather strip (100) for a door of a vehicle is provided. Further, a mounting arrangement (200) for mounting an outer weather strip (10S) to a door of a vehicle is provided. Further, a method (20) for mounting an outer weather strip (10S) to a door of a vehicleis provided.
[0025] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
,CLAIMS:STATEMENT OF CLAIMS
We claim,
1. An integrated trim and inner weather strip (100)for a door of a vehicle, said integrated trim and inner weather strip (100) comprising:
a trim (102) adapted to be provided in direct contact with an inner door panel (10A) of the door; and
an inner weather strip (104) adapted to be integrated with said trim (102).

2. The integrated trim and inner weather strip (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said trim (102) having a door panel holding portion (102H) adapted to receive at least a portion of the inner door panel (10A) to hold the door at a fixed position.

3. The trim and inner weather strip (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner weather strip (104) having a plurality of arms (104A) adapted to be provided in direct contact with a glass (10G) of the door to facilitate sliding of the glass (10G).

4. A mounting arrangement (200) for mountingan outer weather strip (10S) to a door of a vehicle, said mounting arrangement (200) comprising:
at least one magnet (202) adapted to mount the outer weather strip (10S) to the door through an end clip(200C) which is attached with the outer weather strip (10S).

5. The mounting arrangement (200) as claimed in claim 4 comprising a plurality of magnet holding elements (204) adapted to be provided to said end clip (200C) to hold said magnet (202).

6. The mounting arrangement (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said magnet (202) is provided in direct contact with said end clip (200C) and the door to facilitate mounting of the outer weather strip (10S) to the door.

7. A method (20) for mounting an outer weather strip(10S) to a door of a vehicle, said method (20) comprising:
attaching an end clip (200C) with the outer weather strip (10S); and
mounting the outer weather strip (10S) to the door by providing at least one magnet (202) in direct contact with the end clip (200C) and the door.