Gasket for vehicle component

Abstract

A gasket (1) for a vehicle component, in particular for a component (100) of a utility vehicle (120), the gasket (1) being adapted to seal a space (17) between a first component (2) and a second component (3), wherein the first component (2) faces the second component (3), wherein the gasket (1) is adapted to fit into a mounting groove (10) formed on a facing surface (2a) of the first component (2), wherein the gasket (1) comprises a base (5) adapted to face a base surface (11) of the mounting groove (10) and a side (6) adapted to face a lateral surface (12) of the mounting groove (10), wherein the gasket (1) comprises a longitudinal rib (7) arranged on the side (6) for contacting the lateral surface (12) of the mounting groove (10), wherein the longitudinal rib (7) extends perpendicular to the base (5) of the gasket (1). The gasket (1) comprises at least one gasket intersection (4) and at least three elongated gasket sections (8a, 8b, 8c) merging at the gasket intersection (4), and the longitudinal rib (7) is arranged at the gasket intersection (4).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to a gasket for a component of a vehicle, in particular of a utility vehicle, which is adapted to seal a space between a first component and a second component, wherein the first component faces the second component, the gasket is adapted to fit into a mounting groove formed on a facing surface of the first component, wherein the gasket comprises a base adapted to face a base surface of the mounting groove and a side adapted to face a lateral surface of the mounting groove, wherein the gasket comprises a longitudinal rib provided on the side for contacting the lateral surface of the mounting groove, wherein the longitudinal rib extends perpendicular to the base of the gasket. The invention further relates to a component of a vehicle, in particular of a utility vehicle, to a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, and to a method of assembling a component for a vehicle, in particular for a utility vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] Such gaskets are known in the prior art. If the gasket is mounted into the mounting groove of the first component and the resulting subassembly of gasket and first component is oriented upside down in order to be further assembled, i.e. the facing surface of the mounting groove is oriented downwards, the gasket tends to fall out of the mounting groove during assembly. This problem occurs regularly and there is a risk of the gasket falling out of the groove in case the component is assembled "in the air" or moved in a way that facilitates the gasket falling out of the mounting groove during assembly.

[0003] Furthermore, there is a need for improvement in order to provide sufficient groove filling in the groove intersection area. Therein, the groove intersection is a section of the mounting groove at which at least three elongated groove sections merge with each other. A groove intersection which is not sufficiently filled by the gasket leads to potential problems regarding the movability of the gasket, in particular in the area where the gasket is pressed from both sides, i.e. from the facing surface of the first component and the second facing surface of the second component which faces the facing surface of the first component. The movement of the gasket can lead to a leakage due to wear of the gasket, i.e. of its sealing surface.

[0004] According to the prior art, the solution to the problem of the gasket falling out of the mounting groove and to the reduction of the mobility of the gasket within the groove is to provide the gasket with specific elements designed to fix the gasket within the groove. These elements are specifically designed areas of the gasket for fitting the gasket into the groove in a press-fit type of assembly and for locking the gasket within the groove. That is, the fixing of the gasket within the mounting groove is achieved by the frictional force between these elements of the gasket and the mounting groove. These specific elements are called "hooks" or "ribs". Hooks are usually distributed along the main profile of the gasket for fixing the gasket within the mounting groove, and ribs are provided for limiting the movement of the gasket. However, the presence of hooks makes the assembly process more difficult, since the hooks need to be pressed into the groove and since, if the hooks are distributed asymmetrically along the main profile of the gasket, these hooks can cause the gasket to tilt during assembly. Furthermore, it is difficult to predict the number of hooks and / or ribs required, which leads to a best-guess approach. This leads to tooling correction cycles, or even the need to manufacture new tools for the revised gasket. Furthermore, the assembly force to press the gasket into the groove can be large, and the assembly process can be difficult.

[0005] DE 10 2018 200 177 A1 discloses a gasket. SUMMARY

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a gasket which provides a reliable seal between components of a vehicle, in particular of a utility vehicle, and which can be efficiently manufactured and installed.

[0007] The object is achieved by a gasket for a component of a vehicle, in particular of a utility vehicle, according to the present invention.

[0008] According to the present invention, the gasket comprises at least one gasket intersection and at least three elongated gasket portions which merge at the gasket intersection. The gasket is thus adapted to be mounted in a mounting groove which comprises at least one groove intersection. One end of each of the at least three elongated gasket portions is arranged at the gasket intersection, wherein the ends of the elongated gasket portions form and meet at the gasket intersection. At the gasket intersection, the gasket divides into the at least three elongated gasket portions.

[0009] According to the invention, the longitudinal rib is arranged at the gasket intersection. The arrangement of the longitudinal rib at the gasket intersection improves the recess filling of the mounting recess at the recess intersection and in the area of the gasket intersection. Arranging the longitudinal rib at the gasket intersection results in a clearer and more unambiguous arrangement of the longitudinal rib. This solution results in the gasket being stably fixed in the mounting recess, which has a positive effect on the assembly process of the component. For example, it has already been mentioned above that when a person assembles the gasket to the component and when the component is held in an upside-down manner over the person's head, the gasket does not fall off the component to which it is assembled. In this way, the person assembling the gasket does not need to worry about the gasket falling off the assembly while performing other intermediate assembly steps. The invention is particularly suitable for any application that uses a complex gasket routing, which includes at least one gasket intersection.

[0010] Preferably, the longitudinal rib comprises at least three contact face sections. Each contact face section is adapted to contact a lateral face of the mounting recess. This makes the longitudinal rib and the mounting recess contact each other at three different, non-overlapping areas at the gasket intersection. This results in an improved force distribution of the contact forces between the gasket and the mounting recess to fix the gasket within the mounting recess and to reduce the movability of the gasket. Optionally, the number of contact faces is equal to the number of elongated gasket sections merging at the gasket intersection.

[0011] Preferably, the longitudinal rib provides at least three protrusions. Each of the protrusions optionally forms one of the contact faces. Each protrusion is arranged relative to one of the elongated gasket sections to reduce the movability of the gasket in the direction of the corresponding elongated gasket section. Additionally or alternatively, each protrusion is arranged between two of the at least three elongated gasket sections to reduce the movability of the gasket transverse to the corresponding two elongated gasket sections. Preferably, each protrusion is arranged relative to one of the elongated gasket sections and between two of the at least three elongated gasket sections to reduce the overall movability of the gasket, in particular if the number of elongated gasket sections is odd.

[0012] Preferably, each protrusion comprises a shape that depends on the arrangement of the two of the elongated gasket sections between which the protrusion is arranged. That is, different arrangements of two pairs of two elongated gasket sections imply different shapes of two protrusions arranged between the pairs of two elongated sections, respectively. The dependency on the shape of the protrusion results in reduced movability, improved sealing, and improved gap filling in the recess intersection area. Precisely, the shape of the protrusion can depend on the angle enclosed by the two elongated gasket sections between which the protrusion is arranged.

[0013] Preferably, one of the protrusions has an asymmetric shape and / or a varying curvature. This can further improve the gap filling performance and facilitate the installation of the washer into the mounting recess.

[0014] Preferably, two of the protrusions comprise different shapes from each other. For example, the protrusion arranged between two elongated washer portions enclosing an acute angle has a different shape than the protrusion arranged between two elongated washer portions enclosing an obtuse angle.

[0015] Preferably, the longitudinal rib comprises a barrel shape. The longitudinal rib optionally comprises a circular or elliptical cross section and the contact face section is a different, non-overlapping circumferential section of the longitudinal rib. This embodiment enables an efficient manufacturing of the longitudinal rib.

[0016] Preferably, the longitudinal rib comprises a retaining protrusion arranged in a direction parallel to the base of the washer and / or relative to the circumference of the longitudinal rib. For example, the longitudinal rib has a barrel shape and the retaining protrusion forms an element for improved washer fixation. Optionally, the longitudinal rib has a barrel shape with a retaining protrusion which is a circumferentially arranged full circumference rib to make the assembly of the washer within the mounting recess more robust.

[0017] Preferably, the longitudinal rib comprises a cavity and / or a hole extending into and / or through the longitudinal rib from the base of the washer. The hole and / or cavity in the rib enables a compensation of thermal expansion of the rib in case of temperature differences, for example due to running components.

[0018] Preferably, the washer comprises a plurality of washer intersections and a plurality of longitudinal ribs and one of the longitudinal ribs is arranged at each washer intersection. Arranging the longitudinal ribs at the washer intersections results in a more clear and unambiguous arrangement of the longitudinal ribs. This results in a good predictability of the mechanical fixation of the washer in the mounting recess. This embodiment enables a reduction of the number of longitudinal ribs provided for a reliable fixation of the washer and the mounting recess.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present application, a component for a vehicle, in particular for a utility vehicle, comprises a first member, a second member and a washer according to the present application. Optionally, the washer comprises any of the features described to achieve the technical effects associated therewith. For example, the component is or comprises a gearbox or a vehicle transmission actuator and / or a component assembled to a gearbox / vehicle transmission.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present application, a vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, comprises a component according to the present application. Optionally, the washer of the component comprises any of the features described to achieve the technical effects associated therewith.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present application, a method of assembling a component for a vehicle, in particular for a utility vehicle, comprises the steps of providing a first member, a second member and a gasket according to the present application; fitting the gasket in a mounting groove formed on a facing surface of the first member; mounting the first member with the gasket to the second member. Optionally, the gasket comprises any of the features described to achieve the technical effects associated therewith.

[0022] In summary, the present application provides a gasket for a component of a vehicle, the gasket being adapted to seal a space between a first member and a second member, wherein the first member faces the second member, wherein

[0023] - the gasket is adapted to fit in a mounting groove formed on a facing surface of the first member, wherein

[0024] - the gasket comprises a base adapted to face a base surface of the mounting groove and a side adapted to face a lateral surface of the mounting groove, wherein

[0025] - the gasket comprises a longitudinal rib provided on the side for contacting the lateral surface of the mounting groove, wherein the longitudinal rib extends perpendicular to the base of the gasket,

[0026] characterized in that

[0027] - the gasket comprises at least one gasket intersection and at least three elongated gasket portions merging at the gasket intersection, and

[0028] - the longitudinal rib is arranged at the gasket intersection,

[0029] - the longitudinal rib comprises at least three contact face sections,

[0030] - the longitudinal rib provides at least three protrusions, wherein each of the at least three protrusions forms one of the contact face sections of the longitudinal rib, wherein each of the protrusions is arranged opposite to one of the elongated gasket portions and / or between two of the at least three elongated gasket portions.

[0031] The present application further provides a component for a vehicle, the component comprising a first member, a second member and a gasket as described above.

[0032] The present application further provides a vehicle comprising a component for a vehicle as described above.

[0033] The present application further provides a method of assembling a component for a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:

[0034] - providing a first member, a second member and a gasket as described above,

[0035] - fitting the gasket in a mounting recess formed on a facing surface of the first member,

[0036] - mounting the first member together with the gasket to the second member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0037] Further advantages and technical characteristics and their technical effects are disclosed in the drawings and their description.

[0038] The drawings show preferred embodiments as follows.

[0039] Figure 1 is a top view of a gasket according to the prior art;

[0040] Figure 2 is a top view of a gasket according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 3 is a top view of a gasket intersection of a gasket according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 4 is a sectional view of a plurality of ribs of a gasket according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a section of two gaskets according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Fig. 6 is an exploded view of a component according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Fig. 7 is a sectional view of a component according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 8 is a top view of a gasket according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 9 is a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present application; and

[0048] Figure 10 is a utility vehicle according to one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] Figure 1 A top view of a gasket 1 according to the prior art is shown.

[0050] The gasket 1 is adapted to seal a first member 2 and a second member 3 Figure 1The gasket 1 is adapted to fit in a mounting recess 10 formed on a facing surface 2a of the first member 2. The gasket 1 comprises a base 5 adapted to face a base surface 11 of the mounting recess 10 (not shown in

[0051] The gasket 1 is adapted to fit in a mounting recess 10 formed on a facing surface 2a of the first member 2. The gasket 1 comprises a base 5 adapted to face a base surface 11 of the mounting recess 10 (not shown in Figure 1 The gasket 1 is adapted to fit in a mounting recess 10 formed on a facing surface 2a of the first member 2. The gasket 1 comprises a base 5 adapted to face a base surface 11 of the mounting recess 10 (not shown in

[0052] The gasket 1 comprises a plurality of longitudinal ribs 7a provided on the side portion 6 for contacting the lateral surface 12 of the mounting recess 10. The longitudinal ribs 7a extend perpendicular to the base 5 of the gasket 1.

[0053] The longitudinal ribs 7a are arranged at the elongated gasket portions 8a, 8b, 8c of the gasket 1, i.e. along the gasket line. However, this makes the assembly process difficult and can cause the gasket 1 to tilt during assembly if the longitudinal ribs 7a are distributed asymmetrically along the main profile to the gasket 1.

[0054] The gasket 1 comprises a gasket cross portion 4 and the mounting recess 10 comprises a corresponding recess cross portion 16 into which the gasket 1 is inserted with the gasket cross portion 4. At the gasket cross portion 4, no longitudinal ribs are provided. This results in an underfilling of the recess in the area of the mounting recess 10 close to the gasket cross portion 10 and the recess cross portion 16, thereby resulting in a movability of the gasket 1 and a possible leakage due to wear of the gasket sealing surface.

[0055] Figure 2 A top view of the gasket 1 according to one embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0056] The gasket 1 is adapted for use in a component 100 of a vehicle 110, in particular for use in a component 100 of a utility vehicle 120. Therein, the gasket 1 is adapted to seal a space 17 between a first member 2 and a second member 3 (see Fig. 7). Therein, the first member 2 faces the second member 3 as explained with reference to Figs. 6 and 7. The members 2, 3 are members of a component 100 of a vehicle 110, in particular of a utility vehicle 120.

[0057] In Figure 2 The gasket 1 is adapted to fit in a mounting recess 10 formed on a facing surface 2a of the first member 2. The gasket 1 comprises a base 5 (see Figs. 6 and 7) adapted to face a base surface 11 of the mounting recess 10 and a side portion 6 adapted to face a lateral surface 12 of the mounting recess 10.

[0058] The mounting groove 10 comprises a plurality of groove intersections 16. Therein, a groove intersection 10 is a section of the mounting groove 10 at which at least three elongated groove sections merge with each other.

[0059] The washer 1 comprises a plurality of washer intersections 4. At each washer intersection 4, three elongated washer sections 8a, 8b, 8c merge. That is, the washer 1 comprises a main contour with a plurality of elongated washer sections 8a, 8b, 8c and at least three elongated washer sections 8a, 8b, 8c merge, i.e. meet, at one of the washer intersections 4. In other words, each elongated washer section 8a, 8b, 8c comprises one end portion which is arranged at one of the washer intersections 4. In another embodiment (not shown), a different number (more than three) of elongated washer sections 8a, 8b, 8c merge at a washer intersection 4.

[0060] The washer 1 comprises a plurality of longitudinal ribs 7 (see also Figure 4 and 5 ). Each longitudinal rib 7 is provided on a side portion 6 for contacting a lateral face 12 of the mounting groove 10. The longitudinal rib 7 extends perpendicular to the base 5 of the washer 1, i.e. in the shown top view, the longitudinal rib 7 extends into the drawing plane.

[0061] The longitudinal rib 7 fits at a groove intersection 4 and comprises the specific shape described with reference to Figure 4 and Figure 5 .

[0062] In the embodiment shown in Figure 2 , each longitudinal rib 7 is arranged at one of the washer intersections 4. In another embodiment (see Figure 8 ), one or more longitudinal ribs 7 are arranged at an elongated washer section 8a, 8b, 8c, i.e. for example, between two adjacent washer intersections 4 and / or one of the longitudinal ribs 7 is arranged at each washer intersection 4.

[0063] Figure 3 A top view of a washer intersection 4 of a washer 1 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. The washer 1 is the washer 1 as shown in Figure 2 and described with reference to Figure 2 . Figure 3 One of the washer intersections 4 is shown in more detail. Figure 3 The force distribution of the contact forces F1, F2, F3 is also shown.

[0064] The longitudinal rib 7 arranged at the gasket intersection 4 comprises at least three contact face sections 9a, 9b, 9c. The longitudinal rib 7 contacts the lateral face 12 of the mounting groove 10 at each of the three contact face sections 9a, 9b, 9c with its side 6. Each contact between the side 6 of the longitudinal rib 7 and the lateral face 12 of the mounting groove 10 means a contact force F1, F2, F3 as indicated by the straight arrows with solid lines. The contact forces F1, F2, F3 are the forces exerted between the longitudinal rib 7 and the mounting groove 10 at the contact face sections 9a, 9b, 9c.

[0065] The longitudinal rib 7 provides three protrusions 13a, 13b, 13c. Each protrusion 13a, 13b, 13c forms one of the contact face sections 9a, 9b, 9c.

[0066] Each protrusion 13a, 13b, 13c is arranged relative to one of the elongated gasket sections 8a, 8b, 8c. Each protrusion 13a, 13b, 13c is arranged between at least two of the elongated gasket sections 8a, 8b, 8c. This leads to an improved force distribution of the contact forces F1, F2, F3.

[0067] Each protrusion 13a, 13b, 13c comprises a shape which depends on the arrangement of the two gasket sections 8a, 8b, 8c of the elongated gasket sections 8a, 8b, 8c between which the protrusion 13a, 13b, 13c is arranged. One of the protrusions 13a, 13b, 13c has an asymmetric shape and / or a varying curvature (not shown). Two of the protrusions 13a, 13b, 13c comprise different shapes from each other. For example, a protrusion 13a, 13b, 13c arranged between two elongated gasket sections 8a, 8b, 8c enclosing an acute angle can be formed as a cylindrical segment with a larger diameter than a protrusion 13a, 13b, 13c arranged between two elongated gasket sections 8a, 8b, 8c enclosing an obtuse angle.

[0068] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a plurality of ribs 7 of a gasket 1 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. The gasket 1 is the gasket 1 described with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 .

[0069] In Figure 4 (A), the longitudinal rib 7 comprises a barrel shape, i.e. the longitudinal rib 7 has a cylindrical shape and a circular or elliptical cross-section. Therein, the axis of the cylinder is indicated by the dashed line. The longitudinal rib 7 comprises a side 6 and a base 5 which form the side 5 and the base 5 of the gasket 1, respectively. The base 5 is flat to form a contact face with the base face 11 of the mounting groove 10.

[0070] In Figure 4In (B), the longitudinal ribs 7 comprise a barrel shape as described with reference to Figure 4 (A) and a retaining protrusion 14 as described with reference to

[0071] In (B), the longitudinal ribs 7 comprise a barrel shape as described with reference to Figure 4 (C) and a retaining protrusion 14 as described with reference to Figure 4 (A) and a cavity and / or hole 15 extending from the base 5 of the gasket 1 into the longitudinal rib 7. Thus, the hole 15 is a blind hole. In another embodiment (not shown), the hole 15 is a through hole. Figure 4

[0072] Figure 5 Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a section of two gaskets 1 according to an embodiment of the present application. Each gasket 1 is a gasket 1 as described with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Fig. 4. For the sake of simplicity, each embodiment of Fig. 5 shows the arranged longitudinal ribs 7 and the elongated portion of the gasket 1. However, the description of the embodiments shown in Fig. 5 also applies to the longitudinal ribs 7 arranged at the gasket intersection 4. As Figure 5 (A) and Figure 5 (D) show embodiments with reference to the embodiments of Fig. 4. Figure 5 Figure 5 Figure 4

[0073] Figure 5 The gasket 1 of (A) comprises elongated ribs 7. As explained with reference to Figure 4 (A). The longitudinal ribs 7 form the contact face section 9a of the gasket 1. The side portions 6 of the longitudinal ribs 7 have a prismatic cross section.

[0074] Figure 5 The gasket 1 of (D) comprises longitudinal ribs 7 having a barrel shape as described with reference to Figure 4 (A) and a retaining protrusion 14 as described with reference to (A). The retaining protrusion 14 is symmetrical. The retaining protrusion 14 has a constant diameter which is larger than the diameter of the barrel-shaped longitudinal rib 7.

[0075] Fig. 6 shows an exploded view of a component 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0076] ​​​The component 100 is suitable for use in a vehicle 110, in particular in a utility vehicle 120 (see Figure 9 and Figure 10 ). The component 100 is a gear box for a vehicle 110, in particular for a utility vehicle 120.

[0077] The component 100 comprises a first member 2, a second member 3 and a gasket 1. The gasket 1 is a gasket 1 as described below with reference to Figure 2 and 3 or with reference to Figure 8 .

[0078] In Fig. 6, the first member 2 comprises a mounting recess 10 which is formed on a facing surface 2a of the first member 2 (not shown in Fig. 6; see description with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 ). The shape of the mounting recess 10 and the shape of the gasket 1 are adapted to match each other. That is, the shape of the mounting recess 10 and the shape of the gasket 1 correspond to each other such that the gasket 1 can be mounted into the mounting recess 10 to be held within the mounting recess 10. The mounting recess 10 comprises a base surface 11 (not shown in Fig. 6) and the gasket 1 comprises a base portion 5. In the mounted state, the base portion 5 of the gasket 1 is arranged to contact the base surface 11 of the mounting recess 10.

[0079] The second member 3 comprises a second facing surface 3a. The facing surface 2a of the first member 2 and the second facing surface 3a of the second member 3 are formed such that a surface contact between the facing surface 2a of the first member 2 and the second facing surface 3a of the second member 3 is achieved in the mounted state. The facing surface 2a of the first member 2 faces the second facing surface 3a of the second member 3. The gasket 1 seals the contact between the facing surface 2a of the first member 2 and the second facing surface 3a of the second member 3, as explained for example with reference to Fig. 7.

[0080] The first member 2 is a plastic plate. The second member 3 is made of metal and / or comprises metal.

[0081] Fig. 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the component 100 according to one embodiment of the present application. The component 100 of Fig. 7 is the component 100 of Fig. 6 in the mounted state, i.e. the first member 2, the second member 3 and the gasket 1 are assembled for sealing the space 17 between the first member 2 and the second member 3.

[0082] The cross-sectional view illustrates a cross-section through the component, wherein both elongated gasket portions 8a, 8b of the gasket 1 are illustrated.

[0083] Washer 1 is disposed within mounting groove 10. In the installed state, the base 5 of washer 1 contacts the base surface 11 of mounting groove 10. Washer 1 includes a contact portion 18 disposed relative to the base 5. The contact portion 18 of washer 1 contacts the second surface 3a. As shown, washer 1 is pressurized to elastically deform, thereby sealingly contacting the first member 2 and the second member 3.

[0084] Figure 8 A top view of a washer 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0085] Figure 8 Washer 1 will refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The washer 1 shown is used for description. The description will be as follows: Figure 8 Washer 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 3 The difference between the washers.

[0086] Figure 8 The washer 1 includes a plurality of ribs 7a arranged on the elongated washer portions 8a, 8b, and 8c. The ribs 7a arranged on the elongated washer portions 8a, 8b, and 8c are additional to the ribs 7 at the washer intersection 4.

[0087] Figure 9 A vehicle 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The vehicle 110 includes components 100, for example, as shown in Figures 6 and 7 or reference 100. Figure 8 The described component 100 includes a first member 2 and a second member 3. The first member 2 and the second member 3 are adapted to each other and arranged facing each other. The first member 2 includes a mounting groove 10 (in... Figure 9 (Not shown in the image), washer 1 is arranged in the mounting groove. Waste 1 is adapted to seal the space 17 between the first member 2 and the second member 3. Waste 1 is, for example, referenced to... Figure 2 and 3 Or refer to Figure 8 Washer 1 as described.

[0088] Figure 10 A multi-purpose vehicle 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The multi-purpose vehicle 120 includes components 100, as shown, for example, with reference to Figures 6, 7, and 9 or reference to… Figure 8 The described component 100. Therefore, component 100 includes a first member 2, a second member 3, and a washer 1. The washer 1 is, for example, referenced to... Figure 2 and 3 Or refer to Figure 8 Washer 1 as described.

[0089] List of reference numerals (part of the instruction manual)

[0090] 1 Washer

[0091] 2 first member

[0092] 3 second member

[0093] 2a facing surface

[0094] 3a second facing surface

[0095] 4 grommet intersection

[0096] 5 base

[0097] 6 side

[0098] 7 rib

[0099] 7a rib on elongated grommet portion

[0100] 8a, 8b, 8c elongated grommet portion

[0101] 9a, 9b, 9c contact face segment

[0102] 10 mounting recess

[0103] 11 base surface

[0104] 12 lateral surface

[0105] 13a, 13b, 13c protrusion

[0106] 14 retention protrusion

[0107] 15 aperture

[0108] 16 recess intersection

[0109] 17 space

[0110] 18 contact

[0111] 100 component

[0112] 110 vehicle

[0113] 120 utility vehicle

[0114] F1, F2, F3 contact force

Claims

1. A gasket (1) for a component (100) of a vehicle (110), the gasket (1) being adapted to seal a space (17) between a first member (2) and a second member (3), wherein, The first component (2) faces the second component (3), wherein - the gasket (1) is adapted to fit in a mounting groove (10) formed on a facing surface (2a) of the first component (2), wherein - the gasket (1) comprises a base portion (5) adapted to face a base surface (11) of the mounting groove (10) and a side portion (6) adapted to face a lateral surface (12) of the mounting groove (10), wherein - the gasket (1) comprises a longitudinal rib (7) provided on the side portion (6) for contacting the lateral surface (12) of the mounting groove (10), wherein the longitudinal rib (7) extends perpendicular to the base portion (5) of the gasket (1), characterized in that - the gasket (1) comprises at least one gasket intersection (4) and at least three elongated gasket portions (8a, 8b, 8c) merging at the gasket intersection (4), and - the longitudinal rib (7) is arranged at the gasket intersection (4), - the longitudinal rib (7) comprises at least three contact face sections (9a, 9b, 9c), - the longitudinal rib (7) provides at least three protrusions (13a, 13b, 13c), wherein each of the at least three protrusions (13a, 13b, 13c) forms one of the contact face sections (9a, 9b, 9c) of the longitudinal rib (7), wherein each of the protrusions (13a, 13b, 13c) is arranged opposite to one of the elongated gasket portions (8a, 8b, 8c) and / or between two of the at least three elongated gasket portions (8a, 8b, 8c).

2. The gasket (1) according to claim 1, wherein - the shape of each of the protrusions (13a, 13b, 13c) depends on the arrangement of the two of the elongated gasket portions (8a, 8b, 8c) between which the protrusion (13a, 13b, 13c) is arranged.

3. The gasket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein - one of the protrusions (13a, 13b, 13c) has an asymmetric shape and / or a varying curvature.

4. The gasket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein - two of the protrusions (13a, 13b, 13c) comprise different shapes from each other.

5. The gasket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein - the longitudinal rib (7) comprises a barrel shape.

6. The gasket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein - the longitudinal rib (7) comprises a retaining protrusion (14) provided in a direction parallel to the base portion (5) of the gasket (1) and / or circumferentially with respect to the longitudinal rib (7).

7. The gasket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein - the longitudinal rib (7) comprises a cavity and / or a hole (15) extending into and / or through the longitudinal rib (7) from the base (5) of the gasket (1).

8. The gasket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein - the gasket (1) comprises a plurality of gasket intersections (4) and a plurality of longitudinal ribs (7), and one longitudinal rib (7) of the plurality of longitudinal ribs (7) is arranged at each of the gasket intersections (4).

9. The gasket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The component for a vehicle is a component for a utility vehicle.

10. A component (100) for a vehicle (110), the component (100) comprising a first member (2), a second member (3) and a gasket (1) according to any one of claims 1-8.

11. The component (100) for a vehicle (110) according to claim 10, wherein, The component for a vehicle is a component for a utility vehicle.

12. A vehicle (110) comprising a component (100) for a vehicle (110) according to claim 10.

13. The vehicle (110) according to claim 12, wherein The vehicle is a utility vehicle.

14. A method of assembling a component (100) for a vehicle (110), the method comprising the steps of: - providing a first member (2), a second member (3) and a gasket (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, - fitting the gasket (1) in a mounting groove (10) formed on a facing surface (2a) of the first member (2), - mounting the first member (2) with the gasket (1) to the second member (3).

15. The method of claim 14, wherein, The component for a vehicle is a component for a utility vehicle.

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