| 摘要 |
An automotive keyless entry device 10 is provided, including a first cover element 12 including a tongue element 30 including a plurality of outwardly projecting locking tabs 32 positioned along a first cover intermediary perimeter 34. A second cover element 14 includes a groove element 62 and a plurality of inwardly projecting locking tabs 64 positioned along a second cover outer perimeter 66. The plurality of inwardly projecting locking tabs 64 engage the plurality of outwardly projecting locking tabs 32 during assembly. The second cover element 14 includes an inner seal wall 70 positioned internally of the groove element 62 and the plurality of inwardly projecting locking tabs 64. An elastomer seal element 26 includes an alternating plurality of fold-over portions 46 and plurality of lock-seal portions 48. The elastomer seal element 26 is positioned between the first cover element 12 and the second cover element 14 such that the plurality of fold-over portions 46 surround the tongue element 30 sealing the tongue element 30 to the inner seal wall 70 and the plurality of lock-seal portions 48 seal the plurality of outwardly projecting locking tabs 32 to the inner seal wall 70. The plurality of lock-seal portions 48 exert sealing forces on the plurality of outwardly projecting locking tabs 32 in primarily a lateral engagement direction 78.
|
