Seal assembly for a window pane arranged on a vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealing assembly (10) for a vehicle window pane (12) arranged on a vehicle (F), wherein the sealing assembly (10) is arranged between a first pane element (12a) of the vehicle window pane (12) and at least one further pane element (12b) of the vehicle window pane (12) which is movable relative to the first pane element (21a), wherein the sealing assembly (10) has a horizontal first sealing section (14a) and at least one vertical second sealing section (14b). It is provided here that the horizontal first sealing section (14a) has a greater cross section than the vertical second sealing section (14b).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to a sealing assembly for a vehicle window pane arranged at a vehicle, wherein the sealing assembly is arranged between a first pane element of the vehicle window pane and at least one further pane element of the vehicle window pane which is movable relative to the first pane element, wherein the sealing assembly has a horizontal first sealing section and at least one vertical second sealing section. BACKGROUND

[0002] From document EP 2 303 622 B1 a combination of a sealing and a first window pane is known which cooperates with a second window pane of a motor vehicle.

[0003] From document US 2011 / 033 667 A1 a glazing with at least two pane elements is known.

[0004] From document DE 10 2018 218 332 A1 a sealing assembly between two planar components is known.

[0005] In the case of a multipart vehicle window pane with a movable pane element and a pane element arranged on the vehicle which is not movable relative to the pane element, a negative pressure occurs in the region of the pane element at high vehicle speeds, in particular at speeds greater than 200 km / h, which pulls the pane element outwards. It is thereby difficult to "penetrate / seal" the movable pane element. This problem can be at least partially overcome by a sealing arranged between the two pane elements, which has a large cross section. This, however, leads to a view obstruction, in particular in the region of the vehicle pillars. SUMMARY

[0006] The object on which the invention is based is to provide a sealing assembly for a multipart vehicle window pane which, on the one hand, achieves an improved penetration / sealing of the pane elements at high speeds and, on the other hand, does not additionally restrict the view.

[0007] This object is achieved by a sealing assembly for a vehicle window pane arranged at a vehicle having the features of claim 1 and by a vehicle having the features of claim 10. Advantageous design embodiments with suitable refinements are given in the dependent claims.

[0008] A sealing assembly for a window pane arranged on a vehicle is therefore proposed, wherein the sealing assembly is arranged between a first pane element of the window pane and at least one further pane element of the window pane which is movable relative to the first pane element, wherein the sealing assembly has a horizontal first sealing section and at least one vertical second sealing section. It is provided here that the horizontal first sealing section has a larger cross section than the vertical second sealing section.

[0009] In the context of the present application, "horizontal" is understood as meaning that the sealing section concerned extends along an imaginary horizontal straight line, in particular from front to back. Here, slight deviations or inclinations or curves relative to the imaginary horizontal straight line are also to be included within the chosen term "horizontal". In particular, the use of a horizontal sealing section is also to include an at least partial intersection with the imaginary horizontal straight line in the form of an acute angle, wherein the angle is for example less than 20°, in particular less than 10°. The term "horizontal" can also be understood as meaning that the horizontal sealing section substantially follows the contour line of the roof.

[0010] In the context of the present application, "vertical" is understood as meaning that the sealing section concerned extends along an imaginary vertical straight line, in particular from top to bottom. Here, slight deviations or inclinations or curves relative to the imaginary vertical straight line are also to be included within the chosen term "vertical". In particular, the use of a vertical sealing section is also to include an at least partial intersection with the imaginary vertical straight line in the form of an acute angle, wherein the angle is for example less than 40°, in particular less than 20°. The term "vertical" can also be understood as meaning that the vertical sealing section substantially follows the inclination of the windshield or of a frame element, for example the A-pillar or the front door frame of the vehicle body, etc.

[0011] By having sealing sections with different cross sections, a variable sealing and pane element guidance between the first pane element and the further pane element is achieved.

[0012] The larger cross section leads to an increased "penetration area", which achieves an improved pane element guidance. The second sealing section can here serve as a simple sealing which avoids additional sight line restrictions by the smaller cross section.

[0013] Furthermore, the first sealing section can be connected with the second sealing section.

[0014] The first sealing section and the second sealing section can be designed to receive at least one edge region of the first pane element and an edge region of the further pane element.

[0015] Here, the first sealing section and the second sealing section can have a contact portion which rests on or can form a rest against the further pane element.

[0016] Here, the contact portion of the first sealing section can have a different, in particular larger, contact surface compared to the contact portion of the second sealing section. By the larger contact surface of the first sealing section a larger edge region of the further glass pane element can be received. This leads to an improved glass pane element guiding and sealing, in particular at high speeds.

[0017] The further glass pane element can be movable relative to the first glass pane element, in particular movable away from or towards the first sealing section and the second sealing section.

[0018] The first glass pane element and the further glass pane element can be oriented obliquely to each other, thereby forming a bend in the area of the sealing assembly.

[0019] The first glass pane element and the further glass pane element can be arranged in a door area of the vehicle.

[0020] Here, the first glass pane element can also be arranged in the area of a front vehicle pillar of the vehicle.

[0021] The above object is also achieved by a vehicle having a sealing assembly for a window pane arranged on the vehicle as described above.

[0022] Here, the further glass pane element can be movably connected with a side door of the vehicle.

[0023] The further glass pane element can be at least partially sunk into the side door.

[0024] The first glass pane element and the further glass pane element can be arranged relative to each other such that an outwardly perceptible bend in the area of the sealing assembly is formed on the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Further advantages and details of the present application result from the following description of embodiments with reference to the drawings. The drawings show:

[0026] Figure 1A a simplified and schematic diagram showing one embodiment of a sealing assembly for a window pane arranged on a vehicle;

[0027] Figure 1B a simplified and schematic diagram showing one embodiment of a sealing assembly;

[0028] Figure 2A a simplified and schematic cross-sectional view of a sealing assembly;

[0029] Figure 2B a simplified and schematic cross-sectional view of a sealing assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] exist Figure 1A and Figure 1B Figure 1 shows a simplified and schematic schematic diagram of one embodiment of a sealing assembly 10 for a window glass 12 disposed on a vehicle F. The sealing assembly 10 is received or disposed between a first glass element 12a and at least one additional glass element 12b of the window glass. Two glass elements 12a, 12b are shown in the example shown in Figure 1. However, this is not limiting, and the window glass 12 may have additional glass elements. The sealing assembly 10 also includes a first sealing section 14a and a second sealing section 14b. For example, the first sealing section 14a may extend substantially horizontally between the first glass element 12a and the additional glass element 12b, such as... Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown. The second sealing section 14b may extend substantially perpendicular to the first sealing section 14a between the first glass plate element 12a and another glass plate element 12b, and may also be located on the vehicle pillar of vehicle F (not in Figure 1A and Figure 1B The area shown is within the sealed section 14a, 14b. Other embodiments of the sealed sections 14a, 14b are possible, and the examples shown are non-limiting. Figure 1A The area indicated by the dotted circle in the middle is Figure 1B It is shown in a magnified format.

[0031] Here, the first sealing section 14a has a different cross-section than the second sealing section 14b. This is in Figure 1B The first sealing section 14a is shown with a wider line and will be referred to thereafter. Figure 2A and Figure 2B Detailed description. By utilizing different cross-sectional areas, different sealing profiles can be achieved in each sealing section 14a, 14b, which enable variable guidance of the glass plate element.

[0032] For example, when vehicle F is at high speed, especially above 200 km / h, a negative pressure is generated that pulls the glass elements 12a and 12b outward. This makes it difficult to insert another glass element 12b in the open state, as it does, for example, in Figure 1B As shown in the diagram.

[0033] Therefore, in order to counteract this effect, the first sealing section 14a can have a larger cross-section than the second sealing section 14b. The larger cross-section and thus the larger "penetration area" ensure effective guidance of the glass element. Furthermore, the cross-section of the second sealing section 14b can be smaller than that of the first sealing section 14a, thereby avoiding obstruction of the oblique frontal view, particularly in the vehicle pillar area of ​​vehicle F.

[0034] The first sealing section 14a can be connected with the second sealing section. This can be achieved in one embodiment by a connecting section (not shown in the figures) which enables a continuous transition from the first sealing section 14a to the second sealing element 14b. In another non-limiting example, the two sealing sections 14a, 14b can be in contact with each other by gluing or the like. Figure 1A and Figure 1B In another non-limiting example, the two sealing sections 14a, 14b can be in contact with each other by gluing or the like.

[0035] The first sealing section 14a extends horizontally along a first contour line LI. The second sealing section 14b extends vertically along a second contour line L2. It is noted here that the course of the contour lines LI, L2 or the respective sealing sections 14a, 14b does not necessarily have to be arranged exactly parallel to the indicated horizontal direction Gl or vertical direction G2. Rather, the terms "horizontal" and "vertical" are to be understood in such a way that the contour lines LI, L2 can also intersect with the horizontal straight line Gl or the vertical straight line G2 at an inclined angle or at least partially inclined or / and curvedly extend therefrom.

[0036] The first sealing section 14a and the second sealing section 14b can each receive at least one edge region of the first glass pane element 12a and an edge region of the further glass pane element 12b, respectively. Here, Figure 2A and Figure 2B A simplified and schematic cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the sealing assembly is shown. Figure 2A A cross-sectional view in the first sealing section 14a along a line indicated by reference sign SI in Figure 1B is shown. Figure 2B A cross-sectional view in the second sealing section 14b along a line indicated by reference sign S2 in Figure 1B is shown.

[0037] In the example shown in Figure 2A and Figure 2B The first sealing section 14a and the second sealing section 14b can each comprise a first sealing element 16a, 16c and at least one further sealing element 16b, 16d connected with the first sealing element 16a, 16c, which are schematically and simplified illustrated. The first sealing element 16a, 16c and the further sealing element 16b, 16c can furthermore have a sealing lip which is arranged in such a way that it can receive the edge region of the first glass pane element 12a and the further glass pane element 12b between the first and the second glass pane element. However, this embodiment is not limiting and other embodiments of the first sealing section 14a and the second sealing section 14b are possible.

[0038] In one embodiment, the first sealing section 14a and the second sealing section 14b can have contact portions K1, K2 which abut against or can establish an abutment with the further glass pane element 12b.

[0039] The contact portion K1 of the first sealing section 14a can here have a different, in particular larger, contact surface than the contact portion K2 of the second sealing section 14b. Due to the larger contact surface of the first sealing section 14a, for example provided by the above-mentioned sealing elements 16a, 16b of the first sealing section 14a, a larger edge region of the further glass pane element 12b can be received, as shown in Figure 2A Thereby, an effective glass pane element guidance and sealing can be achieved even at high speeds.

[0040] In contrast, the contact portion K2 of the second sealing section 14b can have a smaller contact surface, as shown in Figure 2B The above-mentioned sealing elements 16c, 16d of the second sealing section 14b can here be used purely for sealing. The resulting smaller cross section of the second sealing section 14b can also avoid a restriction of the view in the area of the vehicle pillar.

[0041] The further glass pane element 12b can be moved relative to the first glass pane element 12a, in particular can be moved away from or towards the first sealing section 14a and the second sealing section 14b. As mentioned above, this is shown in Figure 1B where the second glass pane element 12b is moved away from the first glass pane element 12a and the first sealing section 14a, as indicated by the arrow.

[0042] The first glass pane element 12a and the further glass pane element 12b can be oriented obliquely to one another, thereby forming a kink in the area of the sealing assembly 10.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1A the first glass pane element 12a and the further glass pane element 12b can be arranged in the area of a vehicle door of the vehicle F.

[0044] Furthermore, the first glass pane element 12a can be arranged in the area of a vehicle front pillar of the vehicle F. For example, the first glass pane element 14a can be fixedly connected with the vehicle pillar, which is shown simplified by the dashed line in Figure 1A and Figure 1B .

[0045] Figure 1A The example of the vehicle F with the above-mentioned sealing assembly 10 shown in

[0046] Here, the further glass pane element 12b is movably connected with the side door of the vehicle F.

[0047] Furthermore, the further glass pane element 12b can be at least partially sunk into the side door.

[0048] The first glass pane element 12a and the further glass pane element 12b are arranged relative to each other such that an outwardly perceptible kink on the vehicle F is formed in the region of the sealing assembly 10.

Claims

1. A sealing assembly (10) for a window glass (12) disposed on a vehicle (F), wherein, A sealing assembly (10) is arranged between a first glass element (12a) of a window glass (12) and at least one other glass element (12b) of the window glass (12) that is movable relative to the first glass element (21a), wherein the sealing assembly (10) has a horizontal first sealing section (14a) and at least one vertical second sealing section (14b), characterized in that the horizontal first sealing section (14a) has a larger cross-section than the vertical second sealing section (14b).

2. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sealing section (14a) is connected to the second sealing section (14b).

3. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first sealing section (14a) and the second sealing section (14b) are further configured to receive at least one edge region of the first glass element (12a) and the edge region of the other glass element (12b).

4. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first sealing section (14a) and the second sealing section (14b) have contact portions (K1, K2) that abut against or can form abutments with the other glass plate element (12b).

5. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The contact portion (K1) of the first sealing section (14a) has a different contact surface (K1) compared to the contact portion (K2) of the second sealing section (14b).

6. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The other glass element (12b) can move relative to the first glass element (12a).

7. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first glass element (12a) and the other glass element (12b) are oriented at an angle to each other, thereby forming a bend in the region of the sealing assembly (10).

8. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first glass element (12a) and the other glass element (12b) are arranged in the door area of ​​the vehicle (F).

9. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first glass plate element (12a) is also arranged in the area of ​​the front pillar of the vehicle (F).

10. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The contact portion (K1) of the first sealing section (14a) has a larger contact surface (K1) compared to the contact portion (K2) of the second sealing section (14b).

11. The sealing assembly (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The additional glass plate element (12b) can move away from or toward the first sealing section (14a) and the second sealing section (14b) relative to the first glass plate element (12a).

12. A vehicle (F) having a sealing assembly (10) for a window glass (12) arranged on the vehicle (F) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The vehicle (F) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The additional glass panel element (12b) can be movably connected to the side door of the vehicle (F).

14. The vehicle (F) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The additional glass element (12b) can be at least partially recessed into the side door.

15. The vehicle (F) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The first glass element (12a) and the other glass element (12b) are arranged opposite each other such that an outward bend that can be perceived on the vehicle (F) is formed in the region of the sealing assembly (10).

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