Integrated fastening system

摘要

A method for reinforcing, baffling or sealing a vehicle structure by providing a sealing body with an integrated fastening tab.

主权项

1. A method for locating a sealing device comprising:
a. providing a sealing body having a first surface and an opposing second surface; forming one or more recess portions on the first surface of the sealing body; c. forming one or more integrated fastening tabs within the one or more recess portions adjacent an opening, in the one or more recess portions; d. forming a button on the second surface of the sealing body that opposes each of the one or more integrated fastening tabs;
wherein the one or more integrated fastening tabs are formed as a cut-out from material that comprises the one or more recess portions which results in formation of the opening located adjacent each of the one or more integrated fastening tabs; andwherein the sealing body and the one or more integrated fastening tabs are integrally formed from an expandable material.