SEALING UNIT FOR WINDOW PANEL ARRANGEMENT OF A VEHICLE

Abstract

A sealing unit (100) designed to connect to an edge of a rear window (12) of a vehicle. The sealing unit (100) comprises a body (102) with a front part (110), a middle part (120), and a rear part (130). The front part (110), the middle part (120), and the rear part (130) each have front tops (112, 122, 132) and front bottoms (114, 124, 134). The middle top (122) of the middle part (120) has a flat profile, and the rear top (132) of the rear part (130) has a convex profile. The middle top (122) of the middle part (120) transitions gradually and smoothly into the rear top (132) of the rear part (130). The flat-convex lip profile of the sealing unit (100) meets the packaging requirements, i.e., it fulfills the aero-acoustic effect without affecting the packaging and water management.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of motor vehicles. In particular, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a sealing unit configured to be connected to an edge of a rear window of a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The number of vehicles worldwide is increasing and developing exponentially. These vehicles are a convenient transportation option for traveling to a desired destination, offering comfort, luxury, and ample storage space that can be used for personal purposes. As people's living standards continue to improve, so too does the demand for enhanced functionality and comfort that vehicles provide. In particular, there is an exponentially growing global demand for high-performance vehicles.

[0003] The rear window of a vehicle is a crucial component that provides the driver with visibility and enhances safety when reversing. It is typically made of tempered or laminated safety glass to withstand impacts and shattering. The rear window glass is attached to the rear of the vehicle with a seal. This seal, made of rubber or polyurethane, prevents water, air, and noise from entering the interior. It also helps hold the rear window in place, ensuring it remains securely fixed while driving. Additionally, a sealing lip is incorporated along the trailing edge of the rear window to channel away rainwater or washer fluid that runs down the side.Furthermore, the vehicle includes a trunk lid that is hinged at the rear of the vehicle and provides access to the trunk. It is designed to fit snugly against the rear window and the sealing lip. A water channel is provided between the rear window and the trunk lid. This channel drains rainwater or washer fluid from the trunk area. The design of the sealing lip typically prevents water from entering the trunk.

[0004] For aesthetic reasons, the trunk lid is fitted with an L-shaped plastic trim, and the edges of the trunk lid must not be visible from the outside. Furthermore, the sealing lip must not come into contact with the plastic trim when the trunk lid is closed, so that no reactive force is exerted on the sealing lip throughout the product's lifespan. The sealing lip therefore remains subject to the requirements of water management and packaging.

[0005] In many well-known vehicle designs, the trunk lid and rear window are flat (e.g., in vehicles with a steeper "D-line" at the rear), and a smaller distance between the trunk lid opening and the rear window increases the luggage space. With these designs, a concave sealing lip can allow water to enter the trunk, thus failing to meet water management requirements. Furthermore, vehicles with a convex sealing lip do not meet design and packaging requirements because the plastic trim of the truck's trunk lid collides with the sealing lip when the trunk lid is closed, damaging the plastic trim.

[0006] Accordingly, there is still a need for an improved sealing unit for the edge of a vehicle's rear window that overcomes the problems mentioned above.

[0007] Patent EP 1574374 A2 [hereinafter referred to as "EP'374"] discloses a water drainage channel located between the lower edge of the inclined rear window and the rear edge of the trunk lid. In EP'374, the window has a pointed extension with two parallel sealing elements on its upper surface, extending into the gap serving as a water drain. The sealing element near the edge is slightly higher than the other sealing element. Furthermore, a third sealing element is attached to the underside of the edge of the trunk lid, overlapping the window and inserted into the gap between the sealing elements. However, the teaching of EP'374 does not provide for optimized water drainage or the packaging of the components.

[0008] The present invention aims to overcome one or more of the above-mentioned limitations or other limitations associated with the prior art.

[0009] The information disclosed in this section concerning the background of the invention is provided solely for a better understanding of the general background of the invention and is not to be understood as an acknowledgment or an indication that this information constitutes prior art already known to the person skilled in the art. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] One or more shortcomings of the conventional sealing lip for a vehicle's rear window are overcome, and additional advantages are provided by the sealing unit as claimed in the present invention. Further features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present invention. Other embodiments and aspects of the invention are described in detail herein and are considered part of the claimed invention.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, in one embodiment a sealing unit is disclosed which is configured to connect to an edge of a vehicle's rear window. The sealing unit comprises a body with a front part, a middle part, and a rear part. The front part has a front upper surface and a front lower surface, the middle part has a middle upper surface and a middle lower surface, and the rear part has a rear upper surface and a rear lower surface. The middle upper surface of the middle section has a flat profile. Furthermore, the rear upper surface of the rear part has a convex profile.

[0012] In another, non-restrictive embodiment of the present invention, the middle upper surface of the middle part gradually and smoothly transitions into the rear upper surface of the rear part.

[0013] In a further, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the central bottom surface of the middle part has a convex profile, and the rear underside of the rear part has a concave profile. The central bottom surface of the middle part transitions gradually and uniformly into the rear underside of the rear part.

[0014] In another, non-restrictive embodiment of the present invention, in the sealing unit, measured along a side cross-section of the sealing unit, a first width of the middle part is 10 mm and a second width of the rear part is 15 mm.

[0015] In another, non-restrictive embodiment of the present invention, the distance between a first plane containing a tip of the rear upper surface of the rear part and a second plane containing the middle upper surface of the middle part is 1.5 mm.

[0016] In another, non-restrictive embodiment of the present invention, the body of the sealing unit consists of an elastomeric material.

[0017] According to a further aspect of the present invention, a window assembly of a vehicle is disclosed. The window assembly comprises a rear window and a sealing unit connected to an edge of the rear window. The sealing unit comprises a body with a front part, a middle part, and a rear part. The front part has a front upper surface and a front lower surface, the middle part has a middle upper surface and a middle lower surface, and the rear part has a rear upper surface and a rear lower surface. The middle upper surface of the middle part has a flat profile, and the rear upper surface of the rear part has a convex profile. Furthermore, the middle upper surface of the middle part transitions gradually and uniformly into the rear upper surface of the rear part.

[0018] In a further, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the central bottom surface of the middle part has a convex profile, and the rear underside of the rear part has a concave profile. The central bottom surface of the middle part transitions gradually and uniformly into the rear underside of the rear part.

[0019] In another, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, in the sealing unit, measured along a side cross-section of the sealing unit, a first width of the middle section is 10 mm, a second width of the rear section is 15 mm, and a distance between a first plane containing a tip of the rear upper surface of the rear section and a second plane containing the middle top of the middle section is 1.5 mm.

[0020] According to a further aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises the window pane arrangement described above.

[0021] Within the scope of the present invention, the geometry of the sealing unit, i.e., the flat-convex lip profile of the sealing unit, fulfills the package requirement, i.e., it achieves the desired aero-acoustic effect without compromising the design and water management of the trunk. The sealing unit enables the required water management of the trunk without impairing the flat "D-line" design, which is essential for functionality. The sealing unit achieves the required aero-acoustic effect through its pre-curved design.

[0022] Furthermore, the flat profile of the central part of the sealing unit prevents water splashing. According to the present invention, the body of the sealing unit has been shortened in the convex area to direct the water into the water channel and meet the packaging requirements.

[0023] In one embodiment, the sealing unit is designed based on the Coanda effect. Furthermore, the sealing unit meets the requirements for water management as well as the flat "D-line" of the vehicle, which allows the trunk lid and rear window to run parallel to the "D-line".

[0024] It is understood that the aspects and embodiments of the invention described above can be used in any combination. Several of the aspects and embodiments can be combined to form a further embodiment of the invention.

[0025] The preceding summary serves only for illustration and is in no way intended to be limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects and features described above, further aspects and features will become clear through reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ENCLOSED DRAWINGS

[0026] The novel features and characteristics of the invention are set forth in the attached claims. However, the invention itself, as well as a use, further objectives and advantages thereof, are best understood by reference to the following detailed description of an embodiment, when read in conjunction with the attached drawings, in which identical reference numerals represent identical elements and in which: Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a rear window and a sealing unit of a vehicle, wherein the sealing unit is connected to an edge of a window pane of the rear window, according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 2 shows a side view of the window glass and the sealing unit of Fig. 1 and a trunk lid with a plastic covering of the vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the sealing unit of Fig. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention; and Fig. Figure 4 shows a side view of the sealing unit of Fig. 3, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The illustrations show embodiments of the invention for illustrative purposes only. A person skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods shown herein can be used without deviating from the objective of the invention described herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] While the embodiments in the invention are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments are shown as examples in the figures and are described below. However, it should be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed, but rather, on the contrary, the invention is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the scope of the invention.

[0029] It should be noted that a person skilled in the art will be motivated by the present invention to modify the design of a sealing unit, a window pane, and a vehicle, with the design of the sealing unit, the window pane, and the vehicle varying depending on the field of application. However, such modifications should be interpreted within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are important for understanding the embodiments of the present invention, so as not to overburden the invention with details that are readily apparent to those skilled in the art familiar with the present description. For the sake of simplicity, neither the complete vehicle nor the vehicle's power transmission unit is shown in the drawings.

[0030] The terms “comprises”, “containing”, or other variations thereof used in the invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a system comprising a list of components may contain not only those components but also other components not expressly listed or belonging to such assembly, method, system, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device introduced by “comprises ... a” does not, without further limitations, exclude the presence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.

[0031] According to one aspect of the present invention, in one embodiment a sealing unit is disclosed which is configured to be connected to an edge of a vehicle's rear window. The sealing unit comprises a body with a front part, a middle part, and a rear part. The front part has a front upper surface and a front lower surface, the middle part has a middle upper surface and a middle lower surface, and the rear part has a rear upper surface and a rear lower surface. The middle upper surface of the middle part has a flat profile. Furthermore, the rear upper surface of the rear part has a convex profile. The middle upper surface of the middle part transitions gradually and uniformly into the rear upper surface of the rear part. Additionally, the middle bottom surface of the middle part has a convex profile, and the rear lower surface of the rear part has a concave profile.The central bottom surface of the middle section transitions gradually and uniformly into the rear underside of the rear section. In the sealing unit, the first width of the middle section, measured along a side cross-section of the sealing unit, is 10 mm, and the second width of the rear section is 15 mm. Furthermore, the distance between a first plane, which contains a peak of the rear top surface of the rear section, and a second plane, which contains the central top surface of the middle section, is 1.5 mm. The body of the sealing unit is made of an elastic material.

[0032] According to a further aspect of the present invention, one embodiment discloses a window assembly of a vehicle. The window assembly comprises a rear window and a sealing unit connected to an edge of the rear window. The sealing unit comprises a body with a front part, a middle part, and a rear part. The front part has a front upper surface and a front lower surface, the middle part has a middle upper surface and a middle lower surface, and the rear part has a rear upper surface and a rear lower surface. The middle upper surface of the middle part has a flat profile, and the rear upper surface of the rear part has a convex profile. The middle upper surface of the middle section transitions gradually and smoothly into the rear upper surface of the rear section.Furthermore, the central bottom surface of the middle section has a convex profile, and the rear underside of the rear section has a concave profile. The central bottom surface of the middle section transitions gradually and uniformly into the rear underside of the rear section. In the sealing unit, measured along a side cross-section of the sealing unit, the first width of the middle section is 10 mm, the second width of the rear section is 15 mm, and the distance between a first plane containing a peak of the rear upper surface of the rear section and a second plane containing the central top surface of the middle section is 1.5 mm.

[0033] According to a further aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is disclosed in one embodiment. The vehicle comprises the window pane arrangement described above.

[0034] In the following sections, the present invention will be described with reference to the Fig. , Fig. , Fig. until Fig. described. In the illustrations, the same element or elements that have similar functions are indicated by the same reference symbols.

[0035] The following detailed description is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the application and use. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background, summary, or detailed description. It should be understood that the invention can take various alternative orientations and sequences of steps unless expressly stated otherwise. It is also understood that the specific devices or components shown in the accompanying drawings and described in the following description are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the accompanying claims.Therefore, specific dimensions or other physical properties relating to the embodiments are not to be considered limiting unless expressly stated otherwise in the claims. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some specific terms are used that point in a particular direction, the use of these terms or words is solely intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention with reference to the drawings. Accordingly, it should be noted that the meaning of these terms or words should not unreasonably limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0036] It should also be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein serve descriptive purposes and should not be considered limiting. Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "accommodated," "mounted," "connected," "supported," and "coupled," as well as variations thereof, are used in their broadest sense and include both direct and indirect fastenings, connections, supports, and couplings. Furthermore, the terms "connected" and "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings. It is understood that this invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods, applications, conditions, or parameters described and / or illustrated herein, and that the terminology used herein serves to describe embodiments by way of example and is not intended to limit the claimed invention.The following description outlines various embodiments. For explanatory purposes, specific configurations and details are sketched to enable a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be clear to those skilled in the art that the embodiments can be implemented without these specific details. Furthermore, known features may be omitted or simplified so as not to obscure the described embodiment. The system is subsequently described with reference to the... Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4 explained in detail.

[0037] According to the present invention, a sealing unit (100) for a rear window of a vehicle (not shown) is disclosed. The vehicle can be defined as any type of vehicle, for example, vans, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and the like. Furthermore, the vehicle can include vehicles powered by different energy sources, such as internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and the like. In some examples, the vehicle may be a luxury vehicle segment, such as autonomous, semi-autonomous, or manually controlled passenger vehicles.

[0038] The vehicle may comprise a body frame, chassis, or body shell configured to support vehicle components, including power generation units, air conditioning systems, exhaust systems (for internal combustion engine vehicles), and similar components. The vehicle may comprise a front section, a middle section, and a rear section, with the power generation unit and other associated components mounted at the front of the vehicle. The power generation unit is preferably covered by the vehicle's hood. Furthermore, the front of the vehicle may include at least two headlights mounted on the vehicle's body frame to provide illumination while driving, for example, in dark environments.The vehicle further comprises at least four wheels, two of which are rotatably mounted at the front of the vehicle and are thus defined as the front wheels. The other two wheels are rotatably mounted at the rear of the vehicle and are thus referred to as the rear wheels. The vehicle can be defined as a front-wheel-drive vehicle. A front-wheel-drive vehicle can be defined as a vehicle in which the power generation unit transfers energy to the front wheels of the vehicle to propel the vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle can also be defined as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. A rear-wheel-drive vehicle can be defined as a vehicle in which the power generation unit transfers power to the rear wheels of the vehicle to propel the vehicle.Furthermore, the vehicle is defined as an all-wheel drive vehicle if the power generation unit is configured to transfer power to all wheels of the vehicle in order to drive the vehicle on uneven terrain, preferably for off-road activities, adventure activities and the like.

[0039] In one embodiment, the power-generating unit can be an internal combustion engine configured to generate electricity by burning hydrocarbons as fuel, such as gasoline, diesel, and the like. In another embodiment, the power-generating unit can be a traction motor driven by a high-voltage battery / battery module that supplies the vehicle's traction motor with electrical current. The traction motor is coupled to the front wheels, rear wheels, or all wheels of the vehicle to propel it. Vehicles powered by the traction motor are referred to as electric vehicles.

[0040] The central and / or rear section of the vehicle comprises the passenger compartment, which extends from the front to the rear of the vehicle. The passenger compartment can form an interior space with a variety of seats to facilitate the comfort of passengers or the driver. The passenger compartment also includes a steering system for maneuvering the vehicle in a desired direction, a dashboard with a variety of buttons, switches, gauges, and similar components for operating vehicle functions and also for enhancing the aesthetics and comfort of the driver or passengers. The passenger compartment includes a floor panel that is attached to the vehicle's body frame. The floor panel may have a front section at the front of the vehicle and a rear section at the back.The passenger compartment can further comprise at least two rows of seats attached to the floor panel, such that each row of the at least two rows comprises at least two seats arranged side by side. The seats arranged in the passenger compartment can be mounted back-to-back or opposite each other on the floor panel. Alternatively, the seats can be movably mounted to the floor panel of the passenger compartment by using various mechanisms to facilitate movement, including linear and rotational movement of the seats. In one embodiment, at least two rows of seats are mounted back-to-back on the floor panel. Each seat in the at least two rows can have a seat surface and a backrest to provide support and comfort to the passenger seated in the seat.The seat may also have a headrest, preferably a movable headrest, to provide support for the head of the passenger sitting in the seat.

[0041] Furthermore, the rear of the vehicle may include at least two taillights configured to illuminate in various situations, such as when the brakes are applied. These two taillights are mounted in corresponding cutouts in the vehicle's body frame or trunk lid.

[0042] The vehicle's body frame can further comprise side sill structures extending along the sides of the floor panel. In one embodiment, the body frame can include a left and a right side sill. The left side sill can extend along a left side of the floor panel. The right sill structure can extend along a right side of the floor panel. Both the left and right sill structures of the body frame can incorporate an energy-absorbing composite structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the energy-absorbing composite structure consists of an array of hollow sill compartments formed by wall segments. The energy-absorbing composite structure can be configured to have a progressive energy absorption capacity. In the event of an impact, e.g.,In the event of a side impact, the energy-absorbing composite structure of the left and right side sills can be deformed to prevent the transmission of the impact to the battery module and the vehicle's high-voltage components.

[0043] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a window assembly (10) for a vehicle. The window assembly (10) is mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The window assembly (10) is configured to improve the driver's visibility and enhance safety when reversing. The window assembly (10) includes a rear window (12), which may be made of tempered glass or laminated safety glass to withstand impacts and shattering. The rear window (12) can be attached to the rear of the vehicle by a sealing element (14). The sealing element (14) can be provided along a circumference of the rear window (12). The sealing element (14) can consist of a rubber or polyurethane seal that prevents the ingress of water, air, and noise into the vehicle's interior. This sealing element (14) also helps to hold the rear window (12) in position so that it remains securely fixed while driving.As in . Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the window pane assembly (10) also includes the sealing unit (100). The sealing unit (100) is designed to be connected to an edge of the rear window (12). In one embodiment, the sealing unit (100) can be connected to the edge of the rear window (14) by means of an adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape or the like.

[0044] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the vehicle further comprises a trunk lid (20) that covers the rear trunk of the vehicle and is designed to open at the rear of the vehicle, providing access to the trunk. As shown in Figure 2, the vehicle further comprises a trunk lid (20) that covers the rear trunk of the vehicle and is designed to open at the rear of the vehicle, providing access to the trunk. Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the trunk lid (20) is provided with an L-shaped trim panel (22), for example, made of plastic. The trim panel (22) is designed to cover one edge of the trunk lid (20). In one embodiment, the trim panel (22) contributes to the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle. Furthermore, a water channel (not shown) is provided between the window assembly (10) and the trunk lid (20). The water channel drains rainwater or wash water from the trunk area. According to the present invention, the sealing unit (100) is configured to prevent the ingress of water, e.g., rainwater or wash water, into the trunk of the vehicle.

[0045] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the sealing unit (100) is configured to connect to the edge of the rear window pane (12) of the window pane assembly (10). As shown in the Fig. 3 and Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the sealing unit (100) comprises a body (102). The body (102) of the sealing unit (100) comprises a front part (110), a middle part (120), and a rear part (130). The front part (110), the middle part (120), and the rear part (130) of the body (102) each have a front top (112, 122, 132) and a front bottom (114, 124, 134). For example, the front part (110), the middle part (120), and the rear part (130) of the body (102) have a front top (112), a middle top (122), and a rear top (132), respectively. Similarly, the front part (110), the middle part (120) and the rear part (130) of the body (102) have a front underside (114), a middle bottom surface (124) and a rear underside (134) respectively.

[0046] According to the present invention, which relates to the Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the middle upper surface (122) of the middle part (120) has a flat profile. Furthermore, the rear upper surface (132) of the rear part (130) has a convex profile. Consequently, according to the present invention, the sealing unit (100) has a flat-convex lip profile on an upper surface of the body (102) of the sealing unit (100) when viewed from one side of the sealing unit (100), as shown in the figures. Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 shown. In one embodiment, the middle top surface (122) of the middle part (120) gradually and smoothly transitions into the rear top surface (132) of the rear part (130) in order to direct the water unhindered onto the sealing unit (100).

[0047] In the sealing unit (100) of the present invention, the central bottom surface (124) of the central part (120) has a convex profile (see Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4) Furthermore, the rear underside (134) of the rear part (130) has a concave profile. In addition, the middle bottom surface (124) of the middle part (120) gradually and uniformly transitions into the rear underside (134) of the rear part (130).

[0048] Referring to Fig.4. In the sealing unit (100), measured along one side or side cross-section of the sealing unit (100), the first width (W1) of the middle section (120) is 10 mm and the second width (W2) of the rear section (130) is 15 mm. Furthermore, the distance (D) between a first plane (P1), which contains a tip of the rear upper surface (132) of the rear part (130), and a second plane (P2), which contains the middle upper surface (122) of the middle part (120), is 1.5 mm. This geometry of the body (102) of the sealing unit (100) facilitates the reduction or shortening of a dimension, for example, a width, of the sealing unit (100) at the rear part (130), which helps to direct water into the vehicle's water channel and thus prevent water from entering the vehicle's trunk.

[0049] According to the present invention, the body (102) of the sealing unit (100) can be made of an elastomeric material. The elastomeric material can comprise, but is not limited to, ethylene propylene diene monomers. In one embodiment, the sealing lip (100) is also produced by an extrusion process. According to the present invention, the front part (110) has a hardness of 80 Å, and the middle part (120) and the rear part (130) have a hardness of 65 Å.

[0050] Within the scope of the present invention, the geometry of the sealing unit (100), i.e., the flat-convex lip profile of the sealing unit (100), fulfills the packaging requirement, i.e., it achieves the desired aeroacoustic effect without compromising the design and water management of the trunk. The sealing unit (100) enables the required water management in the trunk without impairing the flat "D-line" design for the functional requirement. The sealing unit (100) achieves the required aeroacoustic effect through its pre-curved design.

[0051] In one embodiment, the flat profile of the central part (120) of the sealing unit (100) prevents water splashing. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the body (102) of the sealing unit (100) is shortened in the convex area, for example at the edge of the rear part (130), to direct the water into the water channel and thus meet the packaging requirements.

[0052] In one embodiment, the sealing unit (100) is designed based on the Coanda effect. Furthermore, the sealing unit (100) meets the requirements for water management as well as the flat "D-line" of the vehicle, so that the trunk lid and the rear window can run parallel to the "D-line".

[0053] It is self-evident that a person skilled in the art can develop a sealing unit for a rear window of a vehicle with a similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present invention. Such modifications and variations can be made without deviating from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations, provided they fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Equivalents:

[0054] Regarding the use of terms in the plural and / or singular, the expert may translate from plural to singular and / or from singular to plural, depending on the context and / or application. For the sake of clarity, the various singular / plural permutations are explicitly listed here.

[0055] The person skilled in the art will understand that the terms used here, and in particular in the attached claims (e.g., the parts of the attached claims), are generally to be understood as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to", the term "with" as "with at least", the term "comprises" as "comprises but not limited to", etc.). Those skilled in the art will further understand that if a specific number of introduced claims is intended, such intention will be expressly stated in the claim, and if no such statement is made, no such intention exists. For better understanding, the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" may be used in the claims below, for example, to introduce claim mentions.However, the use of such expressions should not be interpreted as meaning that the introduction of a list of claims by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits a particular claim containing such an introduced list of claims to inventions that contain only such a list, even if the same claim contains the introductory expressions "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and / or "an" should generally be interpreted as meaning "at least one" or "one or more"). The same applies to the use of certain articles to introduce claim formulations. Even if a specific number of introduced claims is explicitly mentioned, the person skilled in the art will recognize that such mention should generally be interpreted as meaning at least the stated number (e.g.,The mere mention of "two mentions" without further modifiers generally means at least two mentions or two or more mentions. Furthermore, in cases where a convention is used analogously to "at least one of A, B and / or C, etc.", such a construction is generally meant in the sense in which a person skilled in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system with at least one of A, B and / or C" would include, but is not limited to, systems having A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B and C together, etc.). Those skilled in the art know that practically any disjunctive word and / or disjunctive phrase with two or more alternative terms in the description, claims, or drawings is to be understood as including the possibility of one of the terms, one of the terms, or both of them.For example, the phrase "A or B" includes the possibilities "A" or "B" or "A and B". Although various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed here, other aspects and embodiments are obvious to the person skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed here serve for illustration and are not to be understood as limiting, the true scope being specified by the following claims. Reference symbol list: 10 Window pane arrangement 12 Rear window glass 14 Sealing element 20 Trunk lid 22. Cladding 100 sealing units 102 bodies 110 Front part 112 Front top 114 Front underside 120 Middle part 122 Middle top 124 Middle bottom 130 Rear part 132 Rear top 134 Rear underside W1 First Broad W2 Second Width Distance P1 First Level P2 Second Level QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] EP 1574374 A2

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Claims

[1] Sealing unit (100) designed to be connected to an edge of a rear window (12) of a vehicle, the sealing unit (100) comprising: a body (102) with a front part (110), a middle part (120) and a rear part (130), the front part (110) has a front upper surface (112) and a front lower surface (114), the middle section (120) has a middle top (122) and a middle bottom (124), and the rear part (130) has a rear upper surface (132) and a rear lower surface (134), wherein, the middle upper surface (122) of the middle section (120) has a flat profile, and The rear upper surface (132) of the rear part (130) has a convex profile. [2] Sealing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein the middle top surface (122) of the middle part (120) gradually and smoothly transitions into the rear top surface (132) of the rear part (130). [3] Sealing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein the mean floor surface (124) of the middle section (120) has a convex profile, and the rear underside (134) of the rear part (130) has a concave profile, The middle bottom surface (124) of the middle part (120) gradually and smoothly transitions into the rear underside (134) of the rear part (130). [4] Sealing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein measurement is taken along a side cross-section of the sealing unit (100), a first width (W1) of the middle section (120) is 10 mm, and a second width (W2) of the rear part (130) is 15 mm. [5] Sealing unit (100) according to claim 4, wherein a distance (D) between a first plane (P1) containing a tip of the rear upper surface (132) of the rear part (130) and a second plane (P2) containing the middle upper surface (122) of the middle part (120) is 1.5 mm. [6] Sealing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein the body (102) of the sealing unit (100) is made of an elastomeric material. [7] Window pane arrangement (10) of a vehicle, wherein the window pane arrangement (10) comprises: a rear window (12); and a sealing unit (100) connected to an edge of the rear window (12), the sealing unit (100) comprising the following: a body (102) with a front part (110), a middle part (120) and a rear part (130), the front part (110) has a front upper surface (112) and a front lower surface (114), the middle section (120) has a middle top (122) and a middle bottom (124), and the rear part (130) has a rear upper surface (132) and a rear lower surface (134), wherein, the middle upper surface (122) of the middle section (120) has a flat profile, and the rear upper surface (132) of the rear part (130) has a convex profile, The middle upper surface (122) of the middle part (120) gradually and smoothly transitions into the posterior upper surface (132) of the posterior part (130). [8] Window pane arrangement (10) according to claim 7, wherein the mean floor surface (124) of the middle section (120) has a convex profile, and the rear underside (134) of the rear part (130) has a concave profile, The middle bottom surface (124) of the middle part (120) gradually and smoothly transitions into the rear underside (134) of the rear part (130). [9] Window pane arrangement (10) according to claim 7, wherein, measured along a side cross-section of the sealing unit (100), a first width (W1) of the middle part (120) is 10 mm, a second width (W2) of the rear part (130) is 15 mm, and a distance (D) between a first plane (P1) containing a tip of the rear upper surface (132) of the rear part (130) and a second plane (P2) containing the middle upper surface (122) of the middle part (120) is 1.5 mm. [10] Vehicle with a window pane arrangement (10) according to one of claims 7 to 9.

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