A method of retaining and sealing a cover to a machine housing

摘要

A method of retaining and sealing a cover 1 to a housing of a machine 2 comprises the application of a fluent adhesive material 4 to either or both of the confronting surfaces of the cover 1 and housing 2, the adhesive material 4 being interposed between those surfaces when the cover 1 and housing 2 are assembled. Holding means (5 in Fig. 3) is then applied to the cover 1 and the housing 2 which retains the cover and housing in position whilst the adhesive material 4 sets. The method may additionally comprise providing a groove in the confronting surfaces of the cover 1 and housing 2, the fluent adhesive material filling the groove (see Figs. 4 and 5).