FLEXIBLE WIRE OR METAL REINFORCED WEATHERSTRIP WITH INTEGRAL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NEUTRAL AXIS

摘要

A weatherstrip includes an elastomeric body having a first material that encapsulates a carrier. A second material having a higher hardness than the first material of the body is selectively positioned at a predetermined location in the body to support compressive loads imposed on the body. In this manner, the neutral axis of the weatherstrip can be controlled by selective location of the second material in the cross-section.