A window seal arrangement including means for holding a trim piece in position

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (2) of a window seal (3) for a window (4) of a vehicle (1), comprising: a door (5) and / or a body side element (6) of such a vehicle for receiving such a window (4), an extruded profile comprising a first end and a second end, an overmolded element of a flexible material, an insert of a rigid material, a decorative element (40) fitted along the extruded profile so as to be clamped to the extruded profile, the door (5) and / or the body side element (6) comprising a groove for receiving and / or positioning the insert, the arrangement (2) comprising means for retaining the decorative element (40) so as to prevent the decorative element (40) from moving relative to the extruded profile in a longitudinal direction of the decorative element (40) and / or in a transverse direction of the decorative element (40).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a window sealing arrangement for a motor vehicle and also to a motor vehicle comprising such an arrangement. Background Art

[0002] The aesthetics of vehicles, particularly motor vehicles, are important. Therefore, decorative elements are often mounted on the contours of vehicle windows, particularly side windows on the same side of the vehicle. This contour is often referred to as a "window seal." These decorative elements are usually secured along an extruded profile by a clamping system. For the window seals of one or more side windows, these decorative elements are typically clamped in the transverse direction Y of the vehicle. Thus, these decorative elements are held in place by a clamping fit in the transverse direction. The decorative element is held in place in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle by the contact of the lip of the extruded profile against the decorative element and the friction generated between the lip and the decorative element.

[0003] However, due to aging of the extruded profile, particularly the lip, the contact between the lip and the trim is lost over time. Consequently, the trim is not properly retained throughout the vehicle's service life. More specifically, with side window seals, the trim slides along the profile in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. This is aesthetically unacceptable and can lead to malfunctions, for example, when closing an opening equipped with such a trim and / or when the trim overlaps a portion of the vehicle's body. Summary of the Invention

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle window sealing arrangement which overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] To achieve this object, the present invention relates to an arrangement for a window seal of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising:

[0007] a door and / or a body side element of such a vehicle, which is intended to receive such a window,

[0008] an extruded profile comprising a first end and a second end,

[0009] an overmolded element of flexible material, which is arranged in particular at the first and / or second end of the extruded profile,

[0010] an insert of rigid material, in particular an insert at least partially overmoulded by an overmoulded element,

[0011] a decorative element, in particular a decorative element made of stainless steel, in particular a decorative element made of chrome-plated stainless steel, which is fitted along the extruded profile so as to be clamp-fitted thereto,

[0012] The door and / or the body side element comprises a recess for receiving and / or positioning the insert,

[0013] The arrangement comprises means for retaining the trim element so as to prevent the trim element from moving relative to the extruded profile in a longitudinal direction of the trim element and / or in a transverse direction of the trim element.

[0014] The holding device may comprise a stop.

[0015] The insert may include means for retaining the decorative element.

[0016] The overmoulded element may comprise means for retaining the trim piece.

[0017] The retaining means may be a protrusion extending perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal direction of the decorative element.

[0018] The trim piece may comprise a cutout intended to abut against the retaining means.

[0019] The retaining means may comprise a projection extending towards the passenger compartment of such a vehicle, which projection can be formed on the trim piece and is intended to be fitted into the insert and / or the overmoulded element.

[0020] The invention further relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising at least one arrangement as defined above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be explained in detail in the following description of certain non-limiting embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a partial side view of a motor vehicle according to one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 is a diagram of an arrangement of a window seal for a motor vehicle according to one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3 is based on Figure 1 Detailed view of an arranged window seal for a motor vehicle of the illustrated embodiment without the trim piece.

[0025] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decoration member arranged according to the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decoration member according to the embodiment, at the level of a cutout of the decoration member.

[0027] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the decoration member arranged according to the preferred embodiment.

[0028] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the garnish arranged according to the first modification of the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 8 is a perspective view of an arrangement of a decorative member according to a second modification of the embodiment.

[0030] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the garnish arranged according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The direction in which a motor vehicle moves in a straight line is defined as the longitudinal direction X. By convention, the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, lying on a plane parallel to the ground, is called the transverse direction Y. A third direction, perpendicular to the other two, is called the vertical direction Z. Therefore, a direct coordinate system XYZ is used, where X is the longitudinal direction in the sense of the vehicle's front and rear, thus pointing rearward, Y is the transverse direction pointing to the right, and Z is the vertical direction pointing upward. The forward direction corresponds to the direction in which the motor vehicle typically moves in the longitudinal direction and is opposite to the rearward direction.

[0032] Figure 1 An embodiment of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle 1, is shown. The vehicle can be, for example, a private car or a utility vehicle, a truck or a bus. The vehicle comprises at least one arrangement 2 of a window seal 3 for at least one window 4. The window seal 3 (also referred to as a "slider") comprises at least a portion of the contour of the window 4.

[0033] The window seal 3 comprises at least one extruded profile 10. For example, for the left front window, Figure 2 As shown, the window seal 3 comprises three extruded profiles 10, 10', 10". The window seal further comprises at least one overmolded element 20, which is preferably made of a flexible material such as TPE. For example, for a front window, Figure 2As shown, four overmolded elements 20 are provided. Preferably, the overmolded elements 20 ensure retention between the different profiles and / or retention between one or more profiles and the body of the vehicle. Advantageously, during the overmolding operation of the overmolded elements 20, which are arranged, for example, at the second end 12 of the profile 10, an insert 30 is added. The insert 30 is preferably made of a rigid plastic material, such as polypropylene PP or polyamide PA or polyoxymethylene POM. The window seal 3 further comprises a decorative element 40, which is preferably made of stainless steel, or even chrome-plated stainless steel. It should be noted that the decorative element is preferably formed by cold forming from a steel coil, which is unrolled before passing through multiple sets of rollers. Once the desired decorative element profile is obtained, it is cut and then stamped at the ends in order to obtain a good surface finish. After the window seal is obtained, the decorative element 40 is preferably fixed to the profile 10 by clamping.

[0034] The decorative element 40 is a component having a dimension that is significantly larger than its other two dimensions. The dimension that is larger than the other dimensions extends in a direction defined as the longitudinal direction L of the decorative element. The transverse direction T of the decorative element extends perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal direction L of the decorative element. Preferably, the decorative element is clip-fitted to the profile in the transverse direction or substantially in the transverse direction T of the decorative element.

[0035] For example, a vehicle includes an arrangement 2 at a door 5 and / or a body side element 6 on the left side. For example, a vehicle includes an arrangement at a door and / or a body side element on the right side. Thus, a vehicle can include an arrangement on each side. Alternatively, a vehicle can include several arrangements on one side, or even several arrangements on each side, particularly in the case of buses. Preferably, arrangement 2 is located at a window 4 or several windows. The window or windows can be permanently closed, that is, cannot be moved relative to the vehicle body. Alternatively, the window or windows can be opened, for example, by sliding in the door frame or in the side of the vehicle body, or even outside the vehicle body. For example, the window or windows pivot to open and close.

[0036] More specifically, the arrangement 2 comprises a vehicle door 5 and / or a body side element 6. The vehicle door 5 and / or the body side element 6 are intended to receive the at least one vehicle window 4. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, arrangement 2 comprises an extruded profile 10 comprising a first end 11 and a second end 12. Arrangement 2 further comprises at least one overmolded element 20 made of a flexible material, arranged at the first end 11 and / or the second end 12 of the extruded profile 10, for example.

[0037] The arrangement 2 further comprises an insert 30 made of a rigid material. The insert 30 is at least partially overmoulded by the overmoulded element 20, for example.

[0038] The arrangement 2 further comprises a decorative element 40. The decorative element 40 preferably has a C-shaped cross section and extends mainly in the longitudinal direction along its length. In the case of the window seal 3 of the side window 4, the longitudinal direction of the decorative element is parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Advantageously, the decorative element 40 is made of stainless steel, preferably chrome-plated stainless steel. The decorative element fits along the extruded profile 10 so as to be fixed preferably by clamping onto the extruded profile 10. Advantageously, as Figure 4 As shown, the C-shaped section of the trim is formed by an upper fold 43 and a lower fold 44. Preferably, the profile 10 comprises two grooves 13,14 capable of cooperating with each fold 43,44.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the door 5 and / or the body side element 6 comprise at least one recess 7 for receiving and / or positioning an insert 30. Thus, the insert 30, which is made of a rigid material and is at least partially located in the overmolding 20 of the window seal 3, is wedged into the at least one recess 7. Thus, the insert 30 is perfectly retained in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle for the side window seal.

[0040] Arrangement 2 further comprises a device 50 for retaining the decorative element 40. This retaining device makes it possible to prevent the decorative element 40 from moving relative to the extruded profile 10 in the longitudinal direction L of the decorative element 40 and / or in the transverse direction T of the decorative element. Thus, the retaining device prevents the decorative element from moving in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. Preferably, the retaining device 50 is provided by an obstacle and / or comprises a stop 51.

[0041] according to Figure 6 In the preferred embodiment shown, the insert 30 comprises means 50 for retaining the decorative element 40. Preferably, the retaining means 50 are projections 52 extending perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal direction L of the decorative element 40.

[0042] As a reminder, in the case of a side window seal, for example, the longitudinal direction of the trim extends or substantially extends in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, and the protrusion 52 extends or substantially extends in the transverse direction Y of the vehicle toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0043] Advantageously, especially in Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 , the trim 40 includes a cutout 41. This cutout or space or notch can be made during the operation of cutting the end of the trim 40. Preferably, the notch 41 is made at the lower fold 44 of the trim.

[0044] Preferably, one end 54 of the projection comes into contact with the decorative element 40 at the level of the notch 41. The notch 41 thus abuts against the end 54 of the projection 52 and blocks any movement of the decorative element 40 in the longitudinal direction along the profile 10 to which it is clamped. Advantageously, the shape of the notch 41 matches or substantially matches the shape of the projection 52, in particular the shape of the end 54 of the projection. Thus, when the decorative element 40 is clamped to the profile 10, the projection and the notch cooperate to interlock.

[0045] according to Figure 7 In the first variant shown, the overmolded element 20 comprises means 50 for retaining the trim 40. Preferably, the retaining means 50 are projections 52 extending perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly with respect to the longitudinal direction of the trim 40. Here, too, the end 54 of the projection comes into contact with the trim 40 at the level of the cutout 41. Thus, the cutout 41 abuts against the end 54 of the projection 52 and blocks any movement of the trim 40 in the longitudinal direction along the profile 10 to which it is clamped.

[0046] according to Figure 8 In the second variant shown, the retaining device 50 comprises a projection 53 or a protrusion extending towards the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The projection 53 is formed on the trim 40. The projection 53 in turn extends in a direction T perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L of the trim 40. In the case of a side window seal, the direction T is parallel or substantially parallel to the transverse direction Y of the vehicle. The projection 53 can, for example, be assembled into the insert 30. In this case, a groove extending perpendicularly with respect to the directions T and L, for example, can be formed in the rigid insert 30 in order to receive the projection 53 and effectively block it. The projection 53 can alternatively or additionally be assembled in the overmolded element 20. The assembly of the projection 53 in the overmolded element 20 ensures the stop function of the trim 40 along the profile 10.

[0047] Alternatively or additionally, such as Figure 9 As shown, according to the second embodiment, the insert 30 made of a rigid material (and shown in hatching) itself facilitates the retention of the decorative element 40 in the transverse direction T. In this case, the insert 30 completes the retention of the decorative element 40 on the profile 10 in the transverse direction T via the folds 43 , 44 of the C-shaped section of the decorative element.

[0048] Overall, this solution allows the trim 40 to be mechanically locked, so that it remains in place throughout the life of the vehicle. For the side window seal, this blocking is provided in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Thus, the insert 30, made of rigid material, performs a function in addition to that of providing a stop for the profile.

[0049] Thus, in the longitudinal direction of the chrome-plated stainless steel trim, relative to the profile to which it is fixed, a blocking is mechanically achieved via the obstacle. This type of blocking is therefore reliable and durable.

[0050] It should be noted that the insert is an already existing component in the window seal or slider and is therefore an inexpensive solution.

[0051] Therefore, even if the extruded profile ages, the trim will not slide along the profile. The aesthetics of the trim, and therefore the aesthetics of the vehicle, will not change over time. The trim will not obstruct or interfere with the opening or closing of the opening to which it is mounted or an opening nearby.

[0052] This solution achieves the purpose of preventing the decorative element from moving along the profile to which it is arranged and has the following advantages:

[0053] - The solution is applicable to all ranges of motor vehicles;

[0054] - The solution is easy to implement.

[0055] Although the solution has been described primarily for laterally extending window seals, it can also be applied to windscreen profiles or rear window profiles.The one or more trim elements further extend transversely or substantially transversely in a vertical and longitudinal plane or substantially in a vertical and longitudinal plane.

Claims

1. An arrangement (2) of a window seal (3) for a vehicle window (4), the arrangement comprising: A body side element (6) of such a vehicle, which is intended to receive such a window (4), An extruded profile (10) comprising a first end (11) and a second end (12), an overmolded element (20) of a flexible material, the overmolded element being arranged at the first end (11) and / or the second end (12) of the extruded profile (10), an insert (30) of rigid material at least partially overmolded by the overmolded element (20), a decorative element (40) that fits along the extruded profile (10) so as to be clip-fitted to the extruded profile (10), The body side element (6) comprises a recess (7) for receiving and / or positioning the insert (30), Characterized in that the arrangement (2) comprises a holding device (50) for holding the decorative element (40), In order to prevent the decorative element (40) from moving relative to the extruded profile (10) in the longitudinal direction of the decorative element (40), the insert (30) includes a retaining device (50) for retaining the decorative element (40).

2. Arrangement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that The holding device (50) comprises a stopper (51).

3. Arrangement (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The holding device (50) is a protrusion (52) extending perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly relative to the longitudinal direction of the decorative element (40).

4. Arrangement (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The decorative element (40) comprises a cutout (41) intended to come into contact with the retaining means (50).

5. Arrangement (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The retaining device (50) comprises a projection (53) extending towards the passenger compartment (9) of such a vehicle, the projection (53) being formed on the trim (40) and intended to be fitted into the insert (30) and / or the overmolded element (20).

6. Arrangement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that The vehicle window is a vehicle window for a motor vehicle (1).

7. Arrangement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that The decorative part is made of stainless steel.

8. Arrangement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that The decorative part is made of chrome-plated stainless steel.

9. The arrangement (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that The vehicle body side element comprises a vehicle door (5).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises at least one arrangement (2) as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that The vehicle is a motor vehicle (1).

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