Sealing members for radiator assemblies and radiator assemblies comprising the same
US8408344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2021/0096
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Sealing members for vehicle radiator assemblies and vehicle radiator assemblies comprising sealing members are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sealing member for a radiator assembly includes a central panel, a mounting connector, and a flexible skirt element. The mounting connector may be formed in an upper edge of the central panel and extend across a width of the central panel. The mounting connector and the central panel are formed from a first polymeric material. The flexible skirt element may be formed in a lower edge of the central panel and extend across the width of the central panel. The flexible skirt element may be formed from a second polymeric material that is elastically deformable and recoverable. The first polymeric material may be relatively harder than the second polymeric material. The sealing member may be coupled to a radiator assembly installed in an engine compartment of a vehicle.
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