摘要 |
<p>A composite strip having a polymeric body embedding a carrier assembly (10) is provided, wherein the composite strip can be formed into a vehicle flange engaging strip such as a weatherstrip or trim strip. The carrier assembly includes a serpentine frame (20, 22, 24) and a warp (40) interlaced with the frame to form at least one frame-warp aperture (30). A fused powder bonds to at least one of the serpentine frame and the warp and inhibits movement of the warp relative to the frame, substantially preserving the frame-warp aperture. A polymeric body at least partially embeds the serpentine frame, the warp and the fused powder.</p> |