Seal with compliant magnetic appendage
US6739094B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weatherseal employing a magnetic appendage for enhancing the sealing with a mounting surface. The weatherseal includes an elastomeric base that conforms to and engages the mounting surface. The seal portion extends from the base for selective engagement with a second surface, such as a door of a vehicle. An appendage is fabricated from a magnetic elastomer that is sufficiently flexible to conform to irregularities in the mounting surface. Preferably, only the appendage is formed of the magnetic elastomer to achieve an effective seal with only a small amount of the expensive magnetic elastomer to enhance the seal with the mounting surface and avoid, for example, the use of more expensive welded mounting channels that add undesired weight to the vehicle.
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