Sealant material
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1. An article of manufacture;
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a first member;
a second member adjoining said first member forming an interface therebetween;
a sealant over the first member, the second member, the interface or a combination thereof, the sealant material having a first portion and a second portion, wherein;
i) the first portion is located closer to the interface than the second portion; and
ii) upon heating, the first portion becomes more flowable than the second portion for sealing the interface.
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Abstract
A sealant material is provided for sealing an interface between members of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the sealant material has a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is adapted for sealing the interface while the second portion provides a surface suitable for use within the article of manufacture.
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20 Claims
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1. An article of manufacture;
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a first member;
a second member adjoining said first member forming an interface therebetween;
a sealant over the first member, the second member, the interface or a combination thereof, the sealant material having a first portion and a second portion, wherein;
i) the first portion is located closer to the interface than the second portion; and
ii) upon heating, the first portion becomes more flowable than the second portion for sealing the interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An assembly of an automotive vehicle, comprising:
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a first panel;
a second panel adjoining said first panel of the automotive vehicle for forming an interface between the first and second panels, the interface being at least partially defined by a gap between the first panel and the second panel;
a sealant over at least a portion of the first panel, the second panel and the interface, the sealant material having a first portion and a second portion, wherein;
i) the first portion is substantially smaller than the second portion;
ii) the first portion is located closer to the interface than the second portion; and
iii) upon heating in an e-coat or paint oven, the first portion becomes more flowable than the second portion such that the first portion seals the interface while the second portion maintains an outwardly facing smooth surface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A roof assembly of an automotive vehicle, comprising:
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a first panel;
a second panel adjoining said first panel for forming a roof ditch of the automotive vehicle and for forming an interface between the first and second panels, the interface being at least partially defined by a gap between the first panel and the second panel;
a sealant over at least a portion of the first panel, the second panel and the interface, the sealant material having a first portion and a second portion, wherein;
i) the first portion is substantially smaller than the second portion and is formed of a different material than the second portion;
ii) the first portion seals the interface and the second portion maintains an outwardly facing smooth surface;
a trim piece of the automotive vehicle overlaying the smooth surface of the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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