Sash cover assembly for a vehicle
A sash cover assembly for a vehicle includes a sash cover and a spacer cap. The sash cover includes a projection configured to be received by a sash of the vehicle. The spacer cap is connected to and surrounds the projection. The spacer cap is configured to prevent contact between the projection and the sash when the sash cover is connected to the sash.
1. A sash cover assembly for a vehicle comprising:
a sash cover including a projection configured to be received by a sash of the vehicle; and
a spacer cap connected to and surrounding the projection, the spacer cap being configured to prevent contact between the projection and the sash when the sash cover is connected to the sash.
2. The sash cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein
the projection and the spacer cap are made of different materials.
3. The sash cover assembly according to claim 2 , wherein
the spacer cap is made of a rubber material.
4. The sash cover assembly according to claim 2 , wherein
the projection is made of a plastic material.
5. The sash cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein
first and second flexible arms extend inwardly from an inner surface of the spacer cap.
6. The sash cover assembly according to claim 5 , wherein
the first and second flexible arms of the spacer cap are oppositely disposed.
7. The sash cover assembly according to claim 6 , wherein
the first and second flexible arms engage oppositely disposed openings in the projection.
8. The sash cover assembly according to claim 6 , wherein
first and second ramped surfaces are disposed on an outer surface of the spacer cap, the ramped surfaces being configured to engage the sash of the vehicle.
9. The sash cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein
the projection extends beyond the spacer cap in a direction perpendicular to the sash cover.
10. The sash cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein
the spacer cap completely surrounds the projection.
11. A sash assembly for a vehicle comprising:
a sash;
an opening disposed in the sash;
a sash cover assembly connected to the sash, the sash cover assembly including
a sash cover connected to the sash;
a projection connected to the sash cover, the projection being received by the opening in the sash; and
a spacer cap connected to and surrounding the projection, the cap being received by the opening in the sash, the spacer cap being disposed between the sash opening and the projection to prevent contact between the sash and the projection.
12. The sash assembly according to claim 11 , wherein
the projection extends beyond the spacer cap in a direction perpendicular to the sash.
13. The sash assembly according to claim 11 , wherein
the sash cover and the projection are integrally formed as a one-piece member.
14. The sash assembly according to claim 13 , wherein
the sash, the sash cover, and the spacer cap are made of different materials.
15. The sash assembly according to claim 14 , wherein
the spacer cap is made of a rubber material.
16. The sash cover assembly according to claim 15 , wherein
the projection is made of a plastic material.
17. The sash cover assembly according to claim 16 , wherein
the sash is made of a metallic material.
18. The sash cover assembly according to claim 11 , wherein
first and second flexible arms extend inwardly on an inner surface of the spacer cap, the first and second flexible arms engaging corresponding openings in the projection to secure the spacer cap to the sash cover.
19. The sash assembly according to claim 11 , wherein
first and second ramped surfaces are oppositely disposed on an outer surface of the cap and engage the sash opening, the spacer cap being press fit to the sash.
20. The sash assembly according to claim 11 , wherein
the spacer cap is disposed between the sash and the projection in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the projection.