Baffle assembly

摘要

A device and method for a baffling, sealing, or reinforcement that includes one or more flow channel structures selectively formed in a carrier for achieving improved connection between the carrier and an expandable material attached thereto.

主权项

1. A baffle assembly comprising:
i. a carrier including:
a. an inner portion that includes a first outward facing surface and at least one sloping channel defined in and recessed relative to the first surface;b. a peripheral portion that generally surrounds the inner portion and includes at least one outwardly projecting ledge, the inner portion and the peripheral portion being connected along at least one barrier wall that at least partially circumscribes the inner portion and which intersects with at least one of the sloping channels;c. at least one finger member that is located within in the inner portion and projects outwardly from within at least one of the sloping channels at an angle between 0 and 180° relative to the outwardly projecting ledge; ii. a resinous material that includes a polymer that (i) is adapted for thermal expansion upon activation by heat that is located within at least one sloping channels, (ii) is located on at least a portion of the outwardly projecting ledge; and (iii) at least partially covers the at least one finger member and (iv) is retained on the carrier at least partially due to a mechanical connection with the at least one finger member.