Method of affixing a pre-formed gasket and gasket used therefor
US6899935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31938
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of affixing a specialized dual durometer gasket to a substrate is disclosed. The method utilizes a fixture having a channel formed therein, into which the dual durometer gasket is inserted and held in place by, for example, a vacuum. Alternatively, a removable form may be inserted into the channel, and the elastomeric member/gasket is inserted into the removable form. A suitable substrate is precisely positioned on the fixture above the channel containing the gasket. An adhesion promoting primer may be applied to the substrate, and an adhesive is applied to the gasket, or to the substrate, so that upon application of a lifting force, the gasket is raised from the channel into bonding contact with the substrate.
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