Trough module having a sealed opening

摘要

A trough module for attachment to the body 4 of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, which can be sealed by a cover 8 that can be locked by a bolt 2. The trough module exhibits a wall 1 with a passage opening 1.1 through which the bolt can pass. The passage opening 1.1 incorporates a seal 3 which is moulded, in particular injection moulded, with the wall 1. Preferably the seal 3 is plastic and may be an elastomer which may be polyethylene. A method of manufacturing the tough module is disclosed where the wall1 and seal 3 are moulded together preferably by injection moulding. This may be achieved by multi-component injection moulding and may use the turning / displacement technique or core retraction technique. Passage opening 1.1 may be moulded together with a peripheral seal 5 for sealing the module against a body 4.