US2016325610A1PendingUtilityA1

Method of attaching functional components to a roof element of a vehicle, and vehicle roof element

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Assignee: ROEDER JOACHIMPriority: Feb 16, 2012Filed: Apr 11, 2016Published: Nov 10, 2016
Est. expiryFeb 16, 2032(~5.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Joachim RoederStefan VogelMartin NiscackPavol HurbanAndre ScharperAndreas KunzeCharles Wassen
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Abstract

A method of attaching functional components to a roof element of a vehicle, including applying a curable material in a low-viscosity state which is molded in sections by means of a first mold surface, wherein a second mold surface is used which serves for shaping further sections of the curable material, an opening remaining accessible towards the environment through which the curable material can be introduced.

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A roof element for a vehicle roof, comprising:
 a functional part attached to the roof element;   a curable material applied to a portion of the roof element in a low-viscosity state, wherein the curable material is molded in sections in an open mold cavity by a first mold surface and a second mold surface, wherein the second mold surface is defined by a pair mold parts, wherein one of the pair of mold parts is applied to the curable material after it has been applied to the portion of the roof element and an opening remains between the pair of mold parts after they are applied to the curable material, wherein the opening is accessible towards an environment through which the curable material can be introduced.   
     
     
         2 . The roof element of  claim 1 , wherein the functional part is an integral part of the curable material. 
     
     
         3 . The roof element of  claim 2 , wherein the functional part is an adhesive surface by means of which the roof element can be adhesively bonded to a vehicle structure. 
     
     
         4 . The roof element of  claim 2 , wherein the functional part is a sealing lip. 
     
     
         5 . The roof element of  claim 1 , wherein the functional part is a spacer. 
     
     
         6 . The roof element of  claim 1 , wherein the functional part is a rail. 
     
     
         7 . The roof element of  claim 1 , wherein the functional part is a centering pin. 
     
     
         8 . The roof element of  claim 1 , wherein the functional part is a screw-on dome.

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