| abstract |
A vehicle window panel assembly and a manufacturing method for such assemblies having a gasket made from a melt-processible material and providing a long-term, failure-resistant bond between the gasket and window panel for retaining the window panel assembly in the vehicle, The gasket material provides a bond which resists both short- and long-term dynamic and static loads exerted on attachment members embedded in the gasket to prevent failure or separation between the gasket member and the window panel assembly for prolonged assembly life and substantial saving to vehicle manufacturers and owners. A method for identifying and selecting the melt-processible material for forming the gasket member is also disclosed. |