20100052260 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SEAL - A device is disclosed for producing a seal between a first part and a second part, especially a first housing part and a second housing part. The seal can be produced according to a physical property of an electroactive plastic material which can be modified. A device for receiving an electrical circuit and/or a device including electrical switching device is also disclosed, having at least one first and one second housing part operating as a first part and a second part, with an above-mentioned device. A method is further disclosed for producing a seal between a first part and a second part, especially a first housing part and a second housing part, by way of such a device, a first electrical voltage being applied to create the seal, and a second electrical voltage being applied to lift the seal. | 03-04-2010 |