Support for storing, transporting and using devices applying a sealing compound and uses thereof
First Claim
1. An assembly comprising a base and a plurality of devices for applying a mastic sealant to a protruding element on a surface, the assembly comprising a plurality of devices and a substantially planar base,wherein each device i) is detachable from the base, ii) comprises a capsule that can completely cover the protruding element and iii) contains a predetermined amount of the mastic sealant in a frozen state,wherein the capsule and the base form a one-piece structure and are made of the same crosslinked elastomer material,wherein the base is molded in the form of a sheet and the capsules protrude from one surface of the sheet,wherein each capsule is attached to the sheet by a weakened and separable region which surrounds the capsule, wherein the region comprises a reduced thickness of the sheet and cuts, and wherein the capsule is attached to the sheet only by bridges of material, which are capable of being broken by pressing manually or using a suitable tool,and wherein the weakened and separable region which surrounds the capsule is surrounded by a circular reinforcing rib which prevents premature tearing of the weakened and separable regions during demolding.
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Abstract
The invention concerns a support (30) for storing, transporting and using devices (10) for applying a sealing compound onto an element projecting on a surface. The invention is characterised in that it comprises a plurality of said devices borne by a substantially planar base plate (32) and wherefrom the latter can be detached, and each device includes a cap (11) designed to cover entirely said element and containing a predetermined amount of sealing compound in frozen state. The invention is useful for producing impermeability to fluids at rigid connecting elements such as rivets, bolts or the like, for protecting projecting elements of structures against electromagnetic effects such as lightning.
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16 Claims
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1. An assembly comprising a base and a plurality of devices for applying a mastic sealant to a protruding element on a surface, the assembly comprising a plurality of devices and a substantially planar base,
wherein each device i) is detachable from the base, ii) comprises a capsule that can completely cover the protruding element and iii) contains a predetermined amount of the mastic sealant in a frozen state, wherein the capsule and the base form a one-piece structure and are made of the same crosslinked elastomer material, wherein the base is molded in the form of a sheet and the capsules protrude from one surface of the sheet, wherein each capsule is attached to the sheet by a weakened and separable region which surrounds the capsule, wherein the region comprises a reduced thickness of the sheet and cuts, and wherein the capsule is attached to the sheet only by bridges of material, which are capable of being broken by pressing manually or using a suitable tool, and wherein the weakened and separable region which surrounds the capsule is surrounded by a circular reinforcing rib which prevents premature tearing of the weakened and separable regions during demolding.
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10. A method for forming a fluid-tight seal using an assembly comprising a base and a plurality of devices for applying a mastic sealant to a protruding element on a surface, the assembly comprising a plurality of devices and a substantially planar base, wherein each device i) is detachable from the base, ii) comprises a capsule that can completely cover the protruding element and iii) contains a predetermined amount of the mastic sealant in a frozen state,
wherein the capsule and the base form a one-piece structure and are made of the same cross-linked material, wherein the base is molded in the form of a sheet and the capsules protrude from one surface of the sheet, wherein each capsule is attached to the sheet by a weakened and separable region which surrounds the capsule, wherein the region comprises a reduced thickness of the sheet and cuts, and wherein the capsule is attached to the sheet only by bridges of material, which are capable of being broken by pressing manually or using a suitable tool, wherein the weakened and separable region which surrounds the capsule is surrounded by a circular reinforcing rib which prevents premature tearing of the weakened and separable regions during demolding, the method of forming the seal comprising the steps of: -
providing a plurality of the devices on a substantially planar base; and applying a mastic sealant to the protruding element with the device to form a fluid-tight seal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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