Patent ID: 8002332
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: E05D,E05Y,F16B,F16J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A structural mounting insert for use during mounting of a first member and a second member comprising: a base member that is a structural mesh defining a plurality of openings extending therethrough and a heat activatable material encased over at least a portion of the base member and in the openings formed therethrough, the heat activatable material being formed of a pliable material; wherein the structural mounting insert is located between and configured to seal the connection regions of the first member and the second member from the surrounding environment; wherein upon mounting of the first member and the second member, the heat activatable material displaces to allow direct contact between the base member and both the first member and the second member; wherein upon application of heat, the heat activatable material expands to seal the base member and connection region between the first member and the second member; wherein either the first member or the second member is a hinge portion of a hinge assembly that mounts a door component to a vehicle; and wherein the hinge assembly includes a pivotal connection for rotatable attachment of the first member to the second member.