Water and sound shield having raised sealing rib
US7055887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J5/0418
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water and acoustic barrier positionable between a vehicle trim piece and a vehicle body member includes a sheet having a first layer formed of an interpolymer material and a second sheet layer formed of a polyethylene material. A raised rib is formed about at least a portion of a sheet perimeter. The raised rib having an adhesive bead forms a seal between the sheet and the vehicle body member. A raised form positioned adjacent the raised rib but oppositely oriented from the raised rib acts to substantially equalize a sealing pressure along the length of the raised rib. A plurality of apertures define fastener attachment points to connect the barrier to the vehicle trim piece.
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