Core metal insert with stagger and offset backbone

Details Core metal insert with stagger and offset backbone Core metal insert with stagger and offset backbone

1998-01-13

2000-06-27

Redman, Jerry

Movable or removable closures

Closure seal; e.g., striker gasket or weatherstrip

U-shaped member or portion mounts seal

E06B 716

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060791608

ABSTRACT:
An elongate metal insert or carrier for reinforcing a weatherseal having a covering of flexible material. The metal insert has opposed and longitudinally extending first and second edges. A plurality of longitudinally spaced apart first slots transversely extend from the first edge and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart second slots transversely extend from the second edge in an alternating manner. The second slots are longitudinally offset from the first slots and transversely overlap the first slots. A longitudinally extending continuous connection interrupts the second slots and is offset from the centerline of the insert. The continuous connection defines the neutral axis of the weatherseal which does not permit expansion or contraction and therefore prevents shrinkage of the weatherseal at that point. The continuous connection, and therefore the neutral axis, is preferably located adjacent a sealing member to reduce bulb roll over or lip flattening problems.

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