Roof device for vehicle roof and vehicle roof with top opening

Abstract

A roof device for a vehicle roof (101) having a roof opening (102) comprises: a movable roof element (103) for selectively closing and at least partially opening the roof opening (102), wherein the roof element (103) is held by a frame (104); a first strand-shaped sealing profile (110); and a second strand-shaped sealing profile (120) formed independently of the first sealing profile (110). The first sealing profile (110) is configured to seal relative to the movable roof element (103) and can be fastened to the vehicle roof (101). A second sealing profile (120) is fastened to the frame (104) via a plug-in connection (123) having an insertion area (126) of the frame (104) into which projections (127, 128) of the second sealing profile (120) are inserted, and is configured for sealing between the frame (104) and the vehicle roof (101).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application describes in detail a roof device for a vehicle roof with a top opening, in particular a roof device for a vehicle roof with a movable roof element. In addition, a vehicle roof with such a roof device is also specified. Background Art

[0002] The roof of a motor vehicle may have a roof opening that is closed by a movable roof element and can be selectively opened at least partially. A seal is provided, for example, to seal the vehicle roof with the movable roof element. The seal is intended to prevent water from penetrating the vehicle roof and / or dry areas of the motor vehicle. For example, DE 10 2017 11 6 940 A1 describes a seal for a vehicle roof. Summary of the Invention

[0003] It is desirable to specify a roof arrangement which is capable of achieving reliable sealing. Furthermore, it is desirable to specify a vehicle roof having such a roof arrangement which is capable of reliable sealing.

[0004] According to one embodiment, a roof device for a vehicle roof includes a movable roof element. The vehicle roof has a roof opening. The movable roof element is configured to selectively close or at least partially open the roof opening. The roof element is held by a frame of the roof device. The roof device includes a first strand-shaped sealing profile and a second strand-shaped sealing profile. The second strand-shaped sealing profile is formed independently of the first sealing profile.

[0005] In particular, the first and second sealing profiles can be moved relative to each other prior to installation and, in particular, can be manufactured separately from each other. For example, the first and second sealing profiles can comprise different materials. Alternatively, the same material can be used for the first and second sealing profiles, with different production tools being used for the two sealing profiles. In particular, the first and second sealing profiles can be independent components that can be installed independently of each other.

[0006] The first sealing profile is configured for sealing relative to the movable roof element and can be fastened to the vehicle roof.The second sealing profile is fastened to the frame and is configured for sealing relative to the vehicle roof or relative to the body shell.

[0007] The roof opening with two separate sealing profiles allows different sealing functions to be fulfilled by the separate sealing profiles. Specifically, the first sealing profile is designed to seal between the vehicle roof and the movable roof element and is secured to the vehicle roof in a ready state. The second sealing profile is used to seal between the frame and the vehicle roof and is secured to the frame in a ready state. Thus, both sealing profiles are secured or can be secured to the component to which they are also intended to provide a sealing function.

[0008] In the ready state, the first sealing profile is fastened to the vehicle roof and, when the roof element is closed, seals the transition area between the roof element and the vehicle roof. However, water can still enter the space between the first sealing profile and the roof element and be directed into the water-conducting channels of the frame. To ensure that any water that penetrates is directed as completely as possible into these channels and removed in a controlled manner, preventing it from entering the dry area, a second sealing profile is provided. The second sealing profile, in conjunction with the frame seal, prevents water from entering the motor vehicle interior along the frame and into the dry area. In particular, water that penetrates is prevented from entering the dry area via the second sealing profile.

[0009] The embodiment of two separate sealing profiles enables reliable sealing against the frame. A plug-in connection is provided to reliably secure the second sealing profile to the frame. The second sealing profile is secured to the frame via the plug-in connection. The plug-in connection has an insertion area for the frame. The projection of the second sealing profile is inserted into this insertion area.

[0010] Installation and fastening using a plug-in connection allows for simple and reliable installation, particularly by one person. The plug-in connection, particularly the insertion area, reliably predetermines the position of the second sealing profile relative to the frame, eliminating, for example, the need for an installation gauge. Compared to adhesively bonding the second sealing profile, no preparation time is required on the frame, as, for example, a base coating or the like does not need to be applied. Furthermore, no special preparation or requirements are required for forming the plug-in connection, such as cleaning. Separation of the second sealing profile from the frame after installation can be largely avoided.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the insertion area has two mutually opposing side walls. The projection is inserted between the two side walls. The two side walls delimit the interior space of the insertion area. For example, the projection is clamped between the two side walls, thereby creating a force-locking and / or form-locking connection. The projection can be pushed between the two side walls so that, in the ready state, it is arranged in the insertion area between the two side walls. The projection of the second sealing profile is thus held on both sides by the insertion area.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the insertion region is at least partially inclined relative to the vertical direction, so that the insertion region has an inclined form. The insertion region partially extends not along the vertical direction but rather at an angle relative thereto. For example, the insertion region extends vertically or at an angle between vertical and horizontal. In particular, the inclination of the insertion region is not equal at all points on the frame, but varies at different locations on the frame.

[0013] For example, the insertion area can be formed so that the longitudinal side of the frame, which extends in the direction of opening of the top element, is inclined more than the transverse side of the frame, which extends transversely to the opening direction. An angled or inclined insertion area allows for reliable installation while requiring relatively little space. The installation direction can thus be flexibly predetermined and, in particular, can be predetermined differently at different positions on the frame. For example, it can be rotated from angled and inclined positions within a horizontal orientation range to a vertical orientation.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the interruption of the insertion region is provided in the transition region between the longitudinal side and the transverse side. This transition region allows, for example, simple installation and reliable operation even with different orientations of the insertion region along the longitudinal side and along the transverse side. For example, the insertion region may have an inclined form along the longitudinal side and be oriented vertically along the transverse side. The transition region allows the second sealing profile to be installed continuously on both the longitudinal side and the transverse side.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the second sealing profile has an additional projection. By means of the additional projection, a plug-in connection can be formed. For example, the second sealing profile thus has two projections. The plug-in connection is formed via the first projection or via the second projection. Thus, different projections can be used for installation, depending on the location. In this way, for example, rotation of the projection between different inclinations of the insertion area can be avoided. For example, the sealing profile is inserted into the insertion area oriented essentially in the vertical direction via the projection along the longitudinal side. The second sealing profile is fixed in the essentially vertically oriented insertion area in the transverse direction, for example, via the additional projection. Thus, even very differently oriented inclinations of the insertion area can be achieved.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the second sealing profile has a sealing lip. The sealing lip rests against the frame. The sealing lip has a longitudinal protrusion so as to form a common contact surface with the frame, at which the sealing lip rests against the frame. The contact surface is formed along the entire length of the sealing lip, thereby minimizing the formation of gaps between the drip lip and the frame through which water could enter the drying area. The plug-in connection used to secure the second sealing profile reliably forms the contact surface between the frame and the sealing lip. This prevents fluctuations in the sealing lip even when installed around curves between the longitudinal and transverse sides.

[0017] According to one embodiment, cutouts are provided on the sealing lip in order to locally weaken the sealing lip.

[0018] According to one embodiment, as an alternative or in addition to the cutout, the sealing lip includes a subregion made of a material that is softer than the material of the sealing lip outside the subregion. For example, the material of the subregion is or includes porous rubber. The material of the subregion is particularly more flexible than the material of the rest of the sealing lip. For example, the cutout is formed in the subregion. For example, the cutout is formed outside the subregion. For example, the cutout is formed on the side of the sealing lip facing the frame. Alternatively or additionally, the cutout is formed on the side of the sealing lip facing away from the frame.

[0019] The preload of the sealing lip can be locally reduced by the cutouts and / or the softer material in the subregion. This prevents or at least reduces any undesirable bending of the sealing lip upwards in the direction of the first strand-shaped sealing profile. The relatively high flexibility of the subregion allows for sufficient tilting of the sealing lip relative to the rest of the second sealing profile.

[0020] Therefore, the contact surface of the frame and the sealing lip can be reliably realized.Outside the sub-region, the sealing lip can be formed of a hard material, thereby being able to achieve the required preload and sealing effect.

[0021] By providing harder and softer areas, the deformation geometry of the sealing profile can be locally influenced in order to achieve the sealing function and other requirements, such as the distance to adjacent components or the resulting angular position of the sealing lip, in a variable and as reliable a manner as possible.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the first sealing profile can be fastened to the vehicle roof by means of an adhesive connection. Thus, the first sealing profile and the second sealing profile have different types of fastening connections. The first sealing profile can be fastened by means of an adhesive connection. The second sealing profile can be fastened by means of a plug-in connection.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the second sealing profile has a second sealing lip for sealing against the vehicle roof. In the ready state, the second sealing lip rests against the vehicle roof, thereby achieving a reliable seal between the frame and the vehicle roof via the second sealing profile. The second sealing lip serves, for example, to seal out dust and sound. Furthermore, the second sealing lip helps to minimize the ingress of water into the dry area.

[0024] According to at least one embodiment, a vehicle roof has a roof opening. The vehicle roof includes a roof arrangement according to at least one embodiment described herein. The vehicle roof has a movable roof element for selectively closing or at least partially opening the roof opening. A frame holding the movable roof element is coupled to the vehicle roof, for example, by screws. A first strand-shaped sealing profile is fastened to the vehicle roof, for example, by an adhesive connection. A second strand-shaped sealing profile is formed independently of the first sealing profile. The vehicle roof thus includes two separate sealing profiles, one of which is secured to the vehicle roof itself and the other to the frame.

[0025] Further advantages, features and improvements are shown in the following examples explained in conjunction with the drawings. Identical elements, elements of the same type and having the same effect may be provided with the same reference numerals in the figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In the figure:

[0027] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle roof according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0028] Figures 2 to 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a top device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0029] Figure 5 and Figure 6 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a top device according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0030] Figure 7 shows a schematic perspective view of a top device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0031] Figure 8 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a top device according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0032] Figure 9 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a second strand-shaped sealing profile according to an exemplary embodiment; and

[0033] Figure 10 A schematic perspective view of a roof arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Figure 1 A vehicle roof 101 of a motor vehicle 200 is shown. The vehicle roof 101 is, in particular, fixed to the roof of the vehicle, also referred to as the roof panel. The vehicle roof 101 surrounds a roof opening 102. The roof opening 102 can be selectively closed or at least partially opened by a movable roof element 103 that can be moved in a direction X (also referred to as the opening direction).

[0035] A movable roof element 103, also referred to as a cover, is held by a frame 104. Frame 104 includes, for example, guide rails that are fixed to vehicle roof 101 along longitudinal sides 132 on either side of roof opening 102. The roof also includes, for example, further elements arranged transversely to the X-direction on transverse sides 133 in the Y-direction. Along transverse sides 133, for example, motors and drive cables or other elements for moving roof element 103 are arranged on frame 104.

[0036] The frame 104 is used in particular to guide the movement of the top element 103 and to hold further elements, such as a drive motor and / or cables. The top element 103 and the frame 104 are in particular part of a top device 100 which can be used as an independent component relative to the vehicle roof 101 .

[0037] Figure 2 The exemplary cross section S1 ( Figure 1 ) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the .

[0038] In addition to the roof element 103 and the frame 104, the roof arrangement 100 also comprises a first strand-shaped sealing profile 110 and a second strand-shaped sealing profile 120. The first sealing profile 110 can be referred to as a top opening seal. The second sealing profile 120 can be referred to as an auxiliary seal. Both sealing profiles 110, 120 have a resilient, flexible, elastic design. For example, at least the sealing sections of the sealing profiles 110, 120, respectively, can be made of foam and / or soft rubber, a rubber-like material, or a rubber-like material, while the other sections of the sealing profiles are made of a harder material, in particular a rubber-like material or a rubber-like material. Exemplary materials are EPDM, porous rubber, NBR, or silicone rubber.

[0039] The first sealing profile 110 serves to seal the movable roof element 103. The first sealing profile is arranged horizontally between the vehicle roof 101 and the roof element 103. The second sealing profile 120 is arranged between the vehicle roof 101 and the frame 104 in the vertical direction.

[0040] When vehicle roof 101 is closed—that is, when roof element 103 is completely positioned within roof opening 102—first sealing profile 110 substantially seals the transition region between vehicle roof 101 and roof element 103. Nevertheless, water 107 can pass between roof element 103 and sealing profile 110 in a direction opposite to the vehicle interior, in the Z direction. This water collects in wet regions 109 in the water-conducting channels of frame 104 and drains away in a controlled manner. This prevents, or at least substantially avoids, the entry of water 107 into dry regions 108 of vehicle 200.

[0041] First sealing profile 110 has a first sealing tube 113. First sealing tube 113 is fastened to vehicle roof 101 via an adhesive connection 111. A drip lip 112 is provided on first sealing tube 113. Drip lip 112 of sealing tube 113 points downward, so that during operation, water 107 passing between first sealing profile 110 and roof element 103 in the direction of the vehicle interior drips off drip lip 112.

[0042] For example, when the motor vehicle 200 tilts, water 107 can drip in the direction of the frame 104. In order to prevent said water 107 from entering the dry area 108, a second sealing profile 120 is provided, which is formed separately from the first sealing profile 110.

[0043] The second sealing profile 120 has a projection 127. The projection 127 is designed to form a plug connection 123 with the frame 104. The second sealing profile 120 is fastened to the frame 104 via the plug connection 123. The second sealing profile 120 has a sealing lip 121. The sealing lip 121 extends from the projection 127 in the direction of the frame 104 and in the direction of the top element 103.

[0044] exist Figure 2 as well as Figures 3 to 6 In each of the figures, the sealing lip 121 is shown in its original, unmounted state. This state is indicated by reference numeral 121a. Furthermore, the sealing lip 121 is shown in its mounted state. This state is indicated by reference numeral 121b. The second sealing profile 120 specifically includes a single sealing lip 121, which, in the mounted state, has a common contact surface 122 with the frame 104.

[0045] The sealing lip 121 is pressed against the frame 104 , thereby forming a common contact surface 122 , where no water can pass between the sealing profile 120 and the frame 104 . The contact surface 122 is formed at the free end of the sealing lip 121 facing away from the projection 127 .

[0046] The frame 104 has, for example, ribs 106, particularly along the longitudinal sides 132, the main extent of which lies in the XY plane. Starting from the region of the second sealing profile in which the plug connection 123 is formed, the sealing lip 121 extends in a downwardly inclined manner, so that the sealing lip 121 presses against the ribs 106 in the Y direction between the plug connection 123 and the top element 103 and forms a contact surface 122.

[0047] On the upper side in the Z direction, the second sealing profile 120 has a second sealing lip 124. The second sealing lip 124 presses against the vehicle roof 101 in the ready state and primarily seals against dust and sound, so that dust and sound do not enter the vehicle interior or only enter the vehicle interior to a lesser extent.

[0048] The projection 127 of the second sealing profile 120 is configured to be inserted into the insertion region 126 of the frame 104 in order to secure the sealing profile 120 to the frame 104 via the plug-in connection 123. The projection 127 has, for example, one or more clamping elements 129. Each clamping element 129 is, for example, of flexible form, such that it can be deformed starting from a basic state and increases the clamping force when inserted into the insertion region 126. The clamping elements 129 in the insertion region 126 press from the inside against the side wall 130 and / or the side wall 131.

[0049] An insertion area 126 is formed on the frame 104. The area 126 is bounded by a first side wall 130 and a second side wall 131. The two side walls 130, 131 are spaced apart from each other so that the insertion protrusion 127 is clamped and thereby held between the two side walls. The two side walls 130, 131. The inserted protrusion 127 contacts the two side walls 130, 131.

[0050] Thus, the second sealing profile 120 is connected to the frame 104 via a plug connection 123. For example, the second sealing profile 120 is fixed to the guide rail 104 at a longitudinal side 132 via the plug connection 123. The plug connection 123 is formed such that, for example, along the longitudinal side 132, the insertion area 126 and the projection 127 have an inclination 105 relative to the horizontal, in particular, relative to the XY plane. The inclination 105 is particularly formed such that an angle 136 between the main orientation of the plug connection 123 and the horizontal is greater than 90°. Along the longitudinal side 132, the insertion area 126 and the projection 127 are thus tilted away from the top element 103 via the inclination 105.

[0051] The plug connection 123 of the second sealing profile 120 allows for easy, quick, and safe installation. The inclination 105 allows for a reduced installation space in the Z direction. Thus, the spacing 125 between the first sealing profile 110 and the second sealing profile 120 can be made sufficiently large so that the plug connection 123 can be formed with acceptable installation space requirements even with conventional tolerances.

[0052] In the non-installed state, the sealing lip 121 is configured to be positioned vertically downward. Figure 2 During the installation and formation of the plug connection 123, the sealing lip 121 is pressed laterally upwards when in contact with the frame 104, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 This form and configuration of the sealing lip 121 allows for reliable overlap and support relative to the frame 104 , particularly at the contact surface 122 .

[0053] Figure 3 The exemplary cross section S2 ( Figure 1). For example, in this area, guide rails for holding movable drive components, such as a drive carriage, are no longer provided. In this area, for example, the U-shaped front portion of the frame 104 is provided, extending primarily along the transverse side 133, with only a small section arranged along the longitudinal side 132. In this area, the plug connection 123 is oriented, for example, in the Z direction, without a significant vertical inclination. In particular, since the front frame element 104 is made, for example, of plastic, it is not easy to implement an angled insertion area 126.

[0054] The transition area 134 ( Figure 7 ), the protrusion 127 of the second sealing profile 120 is slightly rotated to compensate for the different orientations of the insert region 126. The protrusion 127 can be provided with a slot, for example, in the transition region 124, to enable simple rotation of the protrusion 127. This is particularly useful in the case of large angular differences and in the case of large differences in the inclination 105 of the insert region 126.

[0055] Figure 4 The exemplary cross section S3 ( Figure 1 In the front region along the lateral side 133, the insertion region 126 is also formed in the Z direction and is not inclined in the vertical direction. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The frame element shown is a typical frame element, which is different from the Figure 2 The frame elements in Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in these areas, the sealing lip 121 is arranged almost in its initial state. This prevents collisions with adjacent components in narrow locations in particular. Figure 4 As shown, collisions between the top element 103 and the sealing lip 121 can be avoided, in particular when the top element 103 reaches under the cover on the lateral side 133 below the vehicle roof 101 .

[0056] Figure 5 and 6 FIG. 1 shows a device 100 according to another exemplary embodiment with a second sealing profile 120. The remaining elements of the top device 100 are in particular arranged in a manner corresponding to the embodiment according to FIG. Figures 2 to 4 The exemplary embodiments are formed in a manner as described above.

[0057] Figure 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional view along an exemplary section S3, Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view along an exemplary section S1 is shown.

[0058] and Figures 2 to 4 Compared to the exemplary embodiment in Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the exemplary embodiment, second sealing profile 120 has a further protrusion 128 in addition to protrusion 127. The two protrusions 127, 128 have mutually different orientations. These two protrusions 127, 128 create different installation possibilities for second sealing profile 120. The further protrusion 128 is, for example, formed in a manner corresponding to protrusion 127. The further protrusion 128 is configured to be inserted into insertion region 126 to form plug connection 123. In particular, only one of the two protrusions 127, 128 always engages a portion of plug region 126.

[0059] For example, in the region of longitudinal side 132, further projections 128 extend into insertion region 126. This allows for a significant inclination 105 of insertion region 126 relative to the vertical. Insertion region 126 is, for example, oriented substantially horizontally. Angle 136, for example, has a value of approximately 180°, for example, between 160° and 200°. Even with this significantly inclined insertion region 126, further projections 128 allow for the formation of plug-in connection 123 without requiring the second sealing profile 120 to be rotated significantly relative to the contour of insertion region 126 along transverse side 133, with insertion region 126 being oriented substantially vertically.

[0060] Along the lateral sides 133, the second sealing profile 120 is fastened to the frame 104 via projections 127. The projections 127 are arranged in the insertion region 126. The further projections 128 are not arranged in the insertion region 126. In the transition region 134, for example, a switch occurs between the projections 127 and the further projections 128.

[0061] Along the longitudinal side 132, the further projection 128 is inserted into the substantially horizontal insertion region 126 and the projection 127 is not inserted into the insertion region 126. In the transition region, for example in a short section, neither the projection 127 nor the further projection 128 is inserted into the insertion region 126. For example, in the transition region 134, an interruption 135 ( Figure 7 ) to allow rotation or switching between the protrusions 127, 128. In the vertically extending insertion area 126, the protrusion 127 is inserted into the insertion area 126, and the other protrusion 128 is not inserted into the insertion area 126.

[0062] Figure 7 1 shows a schematic perspective view of the device 100. Along the longitudinal side 132, the second sealing profile 120 is inserted into the inclined insertion area 126. The sealing lip 121 is pressed against the frame 104 and thereby deflected ( Figure 2 and 6). Thus, in the initial state, the vertical sealing lip 121 along the longitudinal side 132 is configured to always have a reliably sufficient overlap and support relative to the frame 104, in particular the ribs 106 of the guide, at the contact surface 122. The sealing lip 121 can also be pressed against the frame 104 with a relatively high counterpressure, since the plug connection 123 is not adversely affected by high counterpressure. Unlike, for example, an adhesive connection, the plug connection 123 is not adversely affected by counterpressure. Rather, the counterpressure causes, for example, the projection 127 or the further projection 128 to be more deeply wedged in the insertion area 126, thereby resulting in a secure plug connection 123.

[0063] The interruption 135 is provided in the transition region 134 between the longitudinal side 132 and the transverse side 133. The interruption 135 interrupts, for example, the insertion region 126. Thus, for example, according to Figures 2 to 4 The rotation of the protrusion 127 of the exemplary embodiment is possible. Alternatively, according to Figure 5 and 6 A switch between the projection 127 of the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 and the further projection 128 is possible in the transition region 134 at the interruption 135 .

[0064] Due to the vertical orientation of the sealing lip 121 in the curve 137 between the longitudinal side 132 and the transverse side 133, which corresponds essentially to the initial state, and also along the transverse side 133, the sealing lip 121 can be arranged without undulations. The sealing lip 121 can be arranged without undulations in the curve 137 and along the transverse side 133. If the sealing lip 121 were also arranged in the curve 137 with a relatively high counterpressure and with a relatively large deviation from the initial state, undulations of the sealing lip 121 would occur. This can be avoided with the top device 100 because the second sealing profile 120 is secured via the plug connection 123. The non-undulating design of the sealing lip 121 in the installed state is more aesthetically appealing and provides a more reliable seal.

[0065] Figure 8 According to another exemplary embodiment, a cross-sectional view along an exemplary cross-sectional plane S1 ( Figure 1 ) is a schematic cross-sectional view. Figure 8 The exemplary embodiment corresponds essentially to the combination Figures 2 to 4 The exemplary embodiment described is different from the Figure 8 The second strand-shaped sealing profile 120 of the exemplary embodiment has a subregion 141 consisting of a relatively soft material. Alternatively or additionally, according to Figure 8 The sealing lip 121 of the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 has a cutout 143 .

[0066] The cutout 143 is formed, for example, in the sub-region 141. According to other exemplary embodiments, the cutout 143 is formed outside the sub-region. The cutout 143 can also be provided without the sub-region 141. The sub-region 141 can also be provided without the cutout 143. According to an exemplary embodiment, the cutout 143 is arranged on the side of the sealing lip 121 facing away from the frame 104 and facing the first sealing profile 110, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 According to a further exemplary embodiment, the cutout 143 is alternatively or additionally arranged on the side of the sealing lip 121 facing the frame 104 and facing away from the first sealing profile 110, as shown. Figure 8 According to an exemplary embodiment, only a single cutout 143 is provided. According to other exemplary embodiments, a plurality of cutouts 143 are provided, for example two or three cutouts 143.

[0067] Second sealing profile 120 has a base 140. A plug connection 123 is formed on base 140. A protrusion 127 is formed on base 140. A subregion 141 is formed between base 140 and sealing lip 121, in particular, between base 140 and contact surface 122 of sealing lip 121. Subregion 141 is made of a softer material than base 140. Subregion 141 is made of a softer material than sealing lip 121 in the region of contact surface 122. For example, subregion 141 is made of or includes foam rubber 142, such as foamed EPDM. For example, the subregion has a hardness of approximately 40 Shore A.

[0068] For example, the base portion 140 and the sealing lip 121 outside the subregion 141 are each made of or include solid rubber. The solid rubber is, for example, an unfoamed, solid rubber material. For example, the hardness of the solid rubber is approximately 80 Shore A. For example, the second sealing profile 120 is manufactured by two-component injection molding. Three-component injection molding is also possible, so that the second sealing profile has three different regions, each having, for example, different hardnesses.

[0069] Subregion 141 enables the sealing lip 121 to tilt in a hinged manner relative to the base 140. This allows a reliably formed contact surface due to a sufficiently high preload and stiffness of the sealing lip 121. The preload is predetermined, for example, by the production process and / or the installation radius, such as in curve 137. Despite the preload, subregion 141 prevents undesirable upward bending of the sealing lip 121. This ensures a sufficient distance from the first sealing profile 110 is reliably maintained. Subregion 141 locally reduces the preload to ensure a secure contact of the sealing lip 121 against the rib 106.

[0070] Cutout 143 allows sealing lip 121 to tilt relative to base 140 in a hinged manner. This ensures a reliably formed contact surface due to a sufficiently high preload and rigidity of sealing lip 121. The preload is predetermined, for example, by the production process and / or the installation radius, such as in curve 137. Despite the preload, cutout 143 prevents undesirable upward bending of sealing lip 121. This ensures a sufficient distance from first sealing profile 110 is reliably maintained. Cutout 143 locally reduces the preload, ensuring that sealing lip 121 rests reliably against rib 106.

[0071] In particular, the combination of a subregion 141, for example composed of foam rubber 142, and the cutout 143 is particularly useful for enabling the sealing lip 121 to be tilted in a hinged manner relative to the base 140. The subregion 141 and the cutout 143 locally, for example, jointly, reduce the preload force to ensure that the sealing lip 121 rests securely against the rib 106 and to avoid undesirable upward bending of the sealing lip 121.

[0072] According to the exemplary embodiment, the cutout 143 is located on the inner side of the subregion 141. This allows for good folding properties of the sealing lip 121 in the curve 137. The inner side faces the frame 104. This allows, for example, reliable reduction of undulations of the sealing lip 121 in the radius profile of the curve 137.

[0073] According to further exemplary embodiments, the sub-region 141 and / or the cutout 143 may also be connected to the Figure 5 and Figure 6 The second sealing profile 120 is combined with the design of the second sealing profile 120. Thus, the second sealing profile 120 has, for example, two projections 127, 128 and a subregion 141 made of a softer material, in particular foam rubber 142. As an alternative to the subregion 141 made of a softer material, or in addition to the subregion 141, the second sealing profile 120 with the two projections 127, 128 has a cutout 143. The cutout is formed, for example, in the subregion 141.

[0074] Figure 9 A further embodiment of a second strand-shaped sealing profile 120 is shown. Figure 10 The device 100 is shown along an exemplary cross section S1 ( Figure 1 ) is a schematic cross-sectional view, wherein there is a Figure 9 The second sealing profile 120 of the embodiment. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The exemplary embodiment corresponds essentially to the combination Figure 8 In contrast, according to the embodiment shown Figure 9 and Figure 10 The second strand-shaped sealing profile 120 of the exemplary embodiment further comprises an additional cutout 144. Figure 9 and Figure 10 In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 , the second sealing lip 124 includes an additional cutout 144 .

[0075] Starting from the base 140, the first portion 145 of the second sealing lip 124 extends to the further cutout 144. Figure 10 , the first portion 145 is oriented so as to be inclined away from the first sealing profile 110 in the assembled state.

[0076] The second portion 146 of the second sealing lip 124 extends outwards from the further cutout to a free end 147 of the second sealing lip 124. In the assembled state, the free end 147 abuts the vehicle roof 101. In the assembled state, the second portion 146 is oriented obliquely towards the first sealing profile 110.

[0077] Additional cutouts 144 allow first portion 145 and second portion 146 of second sealing lip 124 to be oriented differently, with first portion 145 and second portion 146 enclosing an angle 148. For example, angle 148 is between 10° and 175°. For example, additional cutouts 144 weaken second sealing lip 124, allowing it to kink at additional cutouts 144.

[0078] The further cutout 144 enables a reliable seal against the vehicle roof 101 and the orientation of the second portion 146 of the second sealing lip 124 enables the second portion 146 to reliably abut the vehicle roof 101 even when loaded from a direction away from the first sealing profile 110. Figure 10 , water pressing on the second sealing lip 124 with a relatively high pressure in the negative Y direction preferably does not cause the free end 147 to rise from the vehicle roof 101, but instead presses the second portion 146 of the second sealing lip 124 against the vehicle roof 101. Thus, a reliable seal is achieved.

[0079] It is also possible to form a second sealing lip 124 with an additional cutout 144 and a sealing lip 121 without a cutout 143. In this exemplary embodiment, which is not explicitly shown, the sealing lip 121 is as shown in FIG. Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the other sealing lip 124 is formed as shown Figure 9 and 10 Formed as shown.

[0080] The roof device 100 with the plug-in sealing profile 120 enables simple installation and reliable operation. A relatively high counterpressure and reliable sealing can be achieved in the region of the longitudinal side 132. In the region of the curve 137 and the transverse side 133, a vertical orientation of the sealing lip 121 is possible without relatively high preload forces.

[0081] Reference Signs List

[0082] 100. Top device

[0083] 101. Top of vehicle

[0084] 102. Top opening

[0085] 103. Top element

[0086] 104. Framework

[0087] 105. Tilt

[0088] 106. Ribs

[0089] 107. Water

[0090] 108. Dry Area

[0091] 109. Wet areas

[0092] 110. First strand-shaped sealing profile

[0093] 111. Adhesive connection

[0094] 112. Drip lip of the first sealing tube

[0095] 113. Sealed tube

[0096] 120. Second rope-shaped sealing profile

[0097] 121. Sealing lip

[0098] 122. Connecting Surfaces

[0099] 123. Plug connection

[0100] 124. Second sealing lip

[0101] 125. Spacing

[0102] 126. Insert Area

[0103] 127. Protrusion

[0104] 128. Additional protrusion

[0105] 129. Clamping element

[0106] 130, 131. Sidewall

[0107] 132. Longitudinal side

[0108] 133. Horizontal side

[0109] 134. Transition Zone

[0110] 135. Interruption

[0111] 136. Angle

[0112] 137. Curve

[0113] 140. Base

[0114] 141. Sub-area

[0115] 142. Mesh rubber

[0116] 143. Incision

[0117] 144. Another incision

[0118] 145. Part 1

[0119] 146. Part 2

[0120] 147. Free end

[0121] 148. Angle

[0122] 200. Motor vehicles

[0123] X, Y, Z directions

Claims

1. A roof device for a vehicle roof (101) having a top opening (102), comprising - a movable top element (103) for selectively closing and at least partially opening said top opening (102), wherein The top element (103) is held by a frame (104), - a first sealing profile (110) in the form of a strand, - a second sealing profile (120) in the form of a strand formed independently of the first sealing profile (110), wherein: - the first sealing profile (110) is configured for sealing relative to the movable roof element (103) and can be fastened to the vehicle roof (101), and - the second sealing profile (120) is fastened to the frame (104) by a plug-in connection (123) and is configured for sealing between the frame (104) and the vehicle roof (101), the plug-in connection (123) having an insertion area (126) of the frame (104) into which projections (127, 128) of the second sealing profile (120) are inserted, the insertion area (126) being formed to be more inclined on a longitudinal side (132) of the frame (104) extending in the opening direction (X) of the roof element (103) than on a transverse side (133) of the frame (104) extending transversely to the opening direction (X).

2. The top device according to claim 1, wherein: The insertion area (126) has two mutually opposite side walls (130, 131), and the protrusions (127, 128) are inserted between the two side walls (130, 131).

3. The top device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The insertion area (126) is at least partially formed to be inclined relative to the vertical direction (Z).

4. The roof device according to claim 1, wherein: The interruption (135) of the insertion region (126) is arranged in a transition region (134) between the longitudinal side (132) and the transverse side (133).

5. The top device according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 4, wherein: The second sealing profile (120) has further projections (127, 128) by means of which the plug connection (123) can be formed.

6. The top device according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 4, wherein: The second sealing profile (120) has a sealing lip (121) that bears against the frame (104).

7. The roof device according to claim 6, wherein: A cutout (143) is provided on the sealing lip (121) to locally weaken the sealing lip.

8. The roof device according to claim 6, wherein: The sealing lip (121) has a subregion (141) which is made of a material (142) that is softer than another material of the sealing lip (121) outside the subregion (141).

9. The roof device according to one of claims 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8, wherein: The first sealing profile (110) can be fastened to the vehicle roof (101) by means of an adhesive connection (111).

10. The top device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8, wherein: The second sealing profile (120) has a second sealing lip (124) for sealing relative to the vehicle roof (101).

11. The roof device according to claim 10, wherein: A further cutout (144) is provided on the second sealing lip (124).

12. A vehicle roof having a top opening (102), comprising: - A roof device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in, - a frame (104) holding a movable roof element (103) coupled to the vehicle roof (101), and - A first sealing profile (110) in the form of a strand is fastened to the vehicle roof (101).

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