Closure Device and Method for Closing Openings in Carrier Components

Abstract

According to the disclosure, a closure device is provided for closing openings in carrier components, in particular in vehicle bodies of motor vehicles. This comprises a base body, preferably formed of a hard component, for at least partially disposing in an opening of a carrier component having at least one through opening forming a media passage, the base body having a flange section extending parallel to a surface of the carrier component defining the opening; and a sealing element, the sealing element being formed from a material which can be expanded by means of heat, and being arranged on the base body in order, in the expanded state, to completely close off the opening of the carrier component, the closure device having, in particular, means for holding the closure device in the region of the opening of the carrier component.

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