Decorative device and door device for vehicle

Abstract

A decal device (33) for a vehicle (10) having a front door (14) with a front door window (18) and a rear door window (16) with a rear door window (20), the decal device comprising: a single decal (30) configured to be arranged between the front door window (18) and the rear door window (20); and an applique support (54; 114, 124; the invention relates to an applique support (54, 114, 56 ''') to which an applique (30) is mounted, characterized in that the applique support (54, 114, 56''') is configured to be rigidly connected to one of a rear door body (52), a front door body (53), or a B-pillar (56 ''') of a body (12) of a vehicle (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an applique device for a vehicle having a front door and a rear door, wherein the front door has a front door window and the rear door has a rear door window, and the applique device includes an applique configured to be arranged between the front door window and the rear door window. Background Art

[0002] In document US2020 / 0338966 A1, the front door has a first pillar adjacent to the rear door, and the rear door has a second pillar adjacent to the front door. The two pillars together form a decal device between the front door window and the rear door window.

[0003] Document WO 2010 / 048619 A1 discloses a combined glass run and applique assembly for a vehicle, the combined glass run and applique assembly comprising: an applique; a glass run for receiving a peripheral portion of a vehicle window; and a mechanical joint assembly interconnecting the applique and the glass run.

[0004] An applique is generally a slightly curved or substantially flat metal, plastic or glass part or a part formed from any combination of these materials. In each case, the applique generally follows the unique window curvature and is positioned in the region of the B-pillar or C-pillar of the vehicle. For example, the applique forms a cover for the B-pillar or C-pillar.

[0005] As shown in document WO 2010 / 048619 A1, the appliques disclosed therein usually extend in the longitudinal direction beyond the edge of the adjacent window in order to promote sealing of the window. Summary of the invention

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an improved decal arrangement for a vehicle and an improved door arrangement for a vehicle.

[0007] The above objects are achieved by a decal device for a vehicle, the vehicle having a front door and a rear door, the front door having a front door window, the rear door having a rear door window, the decal device comprising: a single decal configured to be arranged between the front door window and the rear door window; and a decal support to which the decal is mounted, wherein the decal support is configured to be rigidly connected to one of the rear door body, the front door body, or the B-pillar of the body of the vehicle.

[0008] In addition, the above purpose is achieved by a door device for a vehicle, which includes a B-pillar, a front door, a rear door and a decal device of the vehicle body, wherein the front door has a front door body and a front door window, wherein the rear door has a rear door body and a rear door window, and wherein the decal device is a decal device according to the present disclosure.

[0009] The use of a single decal between the front and rear door windows allows for a clean appearance of the entire door arrangement, resulting in only three vertical lines visible externally in the closed window position. The single decal is mounted to the decal support, and the decal support itself is configured to be rigidly connected so that the single decal can be advantageously applied to the vehicle, whether to the body of the vehicle itself (at the B-pillar), or to either the rear door body or the front door body of the rear door or front door, respectively.

[0010] The door arrangement can include not only parts of the front door body and the rear door body, but also a part of the vehicle body, in particular in the region of the B-pillar.

[0011] Therefore, the object is fully achieved.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the decal support and decal are configured so that the decal outer surface is flush with at least one of the front window outer surface and the rear window outer surface, and preferably flush with both of the front window outer surface and the rear window outer surface.

[0013] Therefore, the door device to which the decal device is applied can have a clean and flat surface extending from the front window to the rear window.

[0014] In another preferred embodiment, the applique support and the applique are configured such that the front gap between the front edge of the applique and the rear edge of the front door window is less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm, and particularly preferably less than 6 mm, or even less than 5 mm.

[0015] Alternatively or additionally, the applique support and applique are configured such that the rear gap between the rear edge of the applique and the front edge of the rear door window is less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm, and particularly preferably less than 6 mm, or even less than 5 mm.

[0016] This arrangement allows the gap to be almost invisible when viewed from a distance. In addition, it is easier to seal the gaps between the respective edges. Each of the gaps is preferably greater than 3 mm, particularly greater than 4 mm.

[0017] According to another preferred embodiment, the decal support is a rigid element providing sufficient structural rigidity for the applied decal and is preferably formed by a single-layer sheet part or by a multi-layer sheet part. The sheet part may be made of metal, plastic or composite material, in particular carbon reinforced composite material.

[0018] Furthermore, it is preferred that the applique support comprises at least one reinforced curl extending in the vertical direction.

[0019] The at least one curling allows increasing the bending stiffness of the applique support, in particular about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the door arrangement.

[0020] Preferably, the applique support comprises two or more reinforced curls arranged at a distance from each other in the longitudinal direction.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of the door arrangement, the applique support is integrally formed with or rigidly fastened to a B-pillar of the front or rear door body or the body.

[0022] In particular, it is preferred that the applique support is integrally formed with the rear door body, wherein the applique covers at least a portion of the B-pillar, and wherein the rear door rotation axis is arranged between the front and rear edges of the applique.

[0023] This embodiment allows the rear door to be rotated (into the open position) so that the applique support does not interfere with the B-pillar.

[0024] The B-pillar may have a regular shape, wherein the outer surface of the B-pillar extends substantially along a straight line. In some preferred embodiments, the B-pillar may have a modified shape with an offset portion.

[0025] Preferably, the B-pillar further includes an offset portion to allow the front edge of the applique and the applique support to rotate about the rear door rotation axis without colliding with the B-pillar.

[0026] In this case, it is particularly preferred that the offset portion is formed by a portion of the B-pillar which is located above the belt line of the door arrangement.

[0027] Preferably, the front window and / or the rear window is a sliding window guided by a guide device. The guide device is preferably formed so that the guide device is not visible from the outside. Thereby, a flush appearance can be achieved. Preferably, the guide device comprises at least one guide shoe attached to the inner surface of the respective window.

[0028] Furthermore, in the door device of the present disclosure, it is preferred that the rear door window is a sliding window guided by a guide device, wherein the guide device comprises: a front guide shoe attached to the inner surface of the rear door window; and a front guide rail guiding the guide shoe to move in a sliding direction.

[0029] Preferably, the guide device holds the window in a positively locking manner in the transverse direction and / or in the longitudinal direction.

[0030] It is particularly preferred if the front guide rail is connected in one piece to an intermediate layer element which is arranged at least partially between the applique and the applique carrier.

[0031] This allows providing improved stability of the applique and the door arrangement.

[0032] Furthermore, it is preferred in this case that the intermediate layer element extends at least from the rear edge of the applique to the front edge of the applique and comprises a nose portion extending in the transverse (lateral) direction. In addition, the intermediate layer element and / or the applique itself may comprise further supporting portions which are configured to achieve connection, protection and / or optical covering of the door body.

[0033] The nose portion or another supporting portion of the applique or interlayer element may be adapted to be engaged by a sealing lip extending from the front door to seal the front gap between the front edge of the applique and the rear edge of the front door window, but the sealing lip may also be a separate seal.

[0034] The sealing lip extending from the front door is preferably part of the front door window seal.

[0035] Furthermore, it is preferred in the door apparatus of the present disclosure that the rear applique seal is connected to the inner side of the applique and includes a sealing lip that engages with the front edge of the rear door window.

[0036] The rear applique seal allows sealing of the rear gap between the front edge of the rear door window and the rear edge of the applique and is preferably part of the rear door window sealing arrangement but may also be a separate seal.

[0037] In general, the seals for sealing the front gap and / or the rear gap may be separate seals from the corresponding window seals, but may also be part of the corresponding window seals. If the applique support is formed integrally with the rear door body, it is preferred that the rear applique seal is separate from the rear window seal, since the rear applique seal is in this case a static seal which does not have to cope with relative movement. The same is true for the front applique seal if the applique support is formed integrally with the front door body.

[0038] If the applique support is integrally formed with the rear door body, the rear gap can be formed smaller than the front gap (e.g., less than 6 mm) due to smaller tolerances, and if the applique support is integrally formed with the front door body, the front gap can be formed smaller than the rear gap.

[0039] It is to be understood that the aforementioned features and the features yet to be described hereinafter can be used not only in the respective combination given but also in different combinations or alone, without departing from the scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Other features and advantages of the present invention can be obtained from the subsequent description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a passenger motor vehicle having a door arrangement;

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Detailed view of the door mechanism;

[0043] Figure 3 It is a door device along the decal device Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the plane III-III in FIG.

[0044] Figure 4 It is along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the plane IV-IV in FIG.

[0045] Figure 5 is another embodiment of a decal device for a door device similar to Figure 3 sectional view of;

[0046] Figure 6 is another embodiment of a decal device for a door device similar to Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of

[0047] Figure 7 is another embodiment of a decal device for a door device similar to Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail.

[0049] exist Figure 1 A motor vehicle similar to a passenger car is schematically shown in the drawing and generally designated by 10. The vehicle 10 has a body 12 to which a front door 14 and a rear door 16 are hingedly connected. A portion of the body 12, the front door 14 and the rear door 16 together form a door arrangement 13.

[0050] Furthermore, the front door 14 and the rear door 16 together form a window frame 15 .

[0051] The front door 14 has a front door window 18 , and the rear door 16 has a rear door window 20 .

[0052] The front door 14 and the rear door 16 are each preferably hingedly mounted at their respective front edges. The vehicle body 12 comprises an A-pillar region 22 in the region of the front edge of the front door 14 and a B-pillar region 24 arranged substantially in the region between the front door 14 and the rear door 16. Preferably, the rear door 16 is hingedly mounted to the B-pillar region 24, and the rear edge of the rear door 16 is adjacent to the C-pillar region 25.

[0053] The front door 14 has a front door window seal 26 for the front door window 18 . The rear door 16 has a rear door window seal 28 for the rear door window 20 .

[0054] The vehicle body 12 defines a first direction X, which is preferably a longitudinal direction of the vehicle 10. In addition, the vehicle body 12 defines a second direction Y, which is preferably a transverse / lateral direction of the vehicle 10. Furthermore, the vehicle body 12 defines a third direction Z, which is preferably a vertical direction of the vehicle 10. These three directions are also used to describe the door arrangement 13.

[0055] The vehicle 10 includes an applique device 33 disposed in the B-pillar region 24 between the front door window 18 and the rear door window 20. The applique device 33 includes an applique 30 having a front edge 31 adjacent the front door window 18. The applique 30 is disposed above a beltline 32 of the door device 13.

[0056] The front door 14 is pivotably mounted to the vehicle body 12 by means of hinges 34 a , 34 b which define a front door rotation axis 35 which is arranged in the A-pillar region 22 .

[0057] The rear door 16 is mounted to the vehicle body 12 by means of hinges 36 a , 36 b which are arranged in the B-pillar region 24 and define a rear door rotation axis 37 .

[0058] The rear edge of the applique 30 is shown at 38 and is adjacent the rear door window 20 .

[0059] Each of the front door window 18 and the rear door window 20 is a sliding window. For this purpose, the front door window 18 is guided by means of a front guide 40 and a rear guide 42. Similarly, the rear door window 20 is guided by a front guide 44 and a rear guide 46.

[0060] The guide devices 40 to 46 are arranged in each case in the interior I of the vehicle body 12 (see Figure 3 ), that is, arranged in the passenger compartment area. Preferably, the guide devices 40 to 46 do not extend to the exterior O, and preferably do not cover any part of the exterior surface of the front door window 18 and the exterior surface of the rear door window 20.

[0061] The rear door 16 has a rear door panel 48 that is disposed substantially below the belt line 32 of the vehicle body 12 and faces the exterior O (see FIG. Figure 3 The rear door panel 48 has a front edge 50 that is arranged in the B-pillar area 24 .

[0062] The vehicle body 12 is generally made of sheet material, in particular metal sheet material. The metal may be steel or aluminum. The vehicle body 12 may be at least partially formed of composite materials, such as fiber-reinforced materials, etc.

[0063] On the other hand, the rear door 16 includes a rear door body 52, and the front door 14 includes a front door body 53. The rear door body 52 and the front door body 53 may each be made of the same material as the vehicle body 12, but may also be made of different materials.

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown, the applique 30 of the applique device 33 is a single applique 30. In addition, the applique 30 is rigidly connected to the rear door body 52. ​​The applique 30 is arranged adjacent to the front door window 18 and the rear door window 20. Preferably, the applique is constructed and installed so that the outer surface of the applique is substantially flush with the outer surface of the front door window 18 and the outer surface of the rear door window 20.

[0065] In addition, the applique 30 is constructed and installed so that the front edge 31 of the applique 30 protrudes forward by a lower protrusion amount PI relative to the front edge 50 of the rear door panel 48. Preferably, the lower protrusion amount PI is greater than 20 mm, especially greater than 30 mm. Preferably, the lower protrusion amount PI is less than 150 mm, especially less than 120 mm.

[0066] Figure 3 and Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary decal assembly 33 that may be incorporated with the door assembly 13 described above.

[0067] like Figure 3 As can be seen, the individual appliques 30 of the applique arrangement 33 are rigidly connected to the rear door 16 , and in particular to the rear door body 52 .

[0068] In particular, the rear door body 52 includes a rear door body protrusion 54 forming an applique support. The rear door body protrusion 54 protrudes forward from the rear door 16 in the first (longitudinal) direction X and at least partially covers a B-pillar 56 of the vehicle body 12. Preferably, the rear door body protrusion 54 covers the entire B-pillar 56.

[0069] The rear door body protrusion 54 is preferably formed from sheet metal and has a plate-like shape extending substantially in a plane defined by the first direction X and the third direction Z. The applique 30 is mounted to the outer surface of the rear door body protrusion 54. Fastening means suitable for this purpose are schematically shown at 58. The fastening means can be realized by a variety of different fastening concepts.

[0070] Figure 3 A portion of the rear guide 42 of the front door 14 is shown. In particular, a rear guide shoe 60 is rigidly attached to an inner surface 62 of the front door window 18. The rear guide shoe 60 is guided in a rear guide track 61 of the rear guide 42 for movement along the third direction Z. The rear guide track 61 is rigidly attached to the front door body 53.

[0071] Figure 3Also shown is a portion of the front guide 44 of the rear door 16. In particular, a front guide shoe 64 is rigidly attached to an inner surface 66 of the rear door window 20 and is guided in the third direction Z by a front guide track 65 of the front guide 44 of the rear door 16.

[0072] exist Figure 3 Details of the front guide 40 of the front door 14 and details of the rear guide 46 of the rear door 16 are not shown.

[0073] The front door window 18 has a front window exterior surface 68. The rear door window 20 has a rear window exterior surface 70. The exterior surfaces 68, 70 share a common exterior surface plane 72.

[0074] The exterior surfaces 74 of the appliques 30 are preferably arranged within the same exterior surface plane 72 .

[0075] The applique 30 is arranged and mounted to the applique support 54 such that a front gap 76 between the front edge 31 of the applique 30 and the rear edge of the front door window 18 is less than 10 mm.

[0076] Similarly, applique 30 is constructed and mounted to applique support 54 such that a rear gap 78 between rear edge 38 of applique 30 and the front edge of rear door window 20 is less than 10 mm. Front gap 76 and rear gap 78 are preferably less than 8 mm, and greater than 3 mm, preferably greater than 4 mm. Preferably, rear gap 78 is less than front gap 76 and preferably less than 6 mm.

[0077] The interior of the front guide 44 of the rear door 16 is preferably covered by a cover portion 80, which may be a portion of the rear door body 52. ​​The cover portion 80 may itself be covered by a cover made of a softer material.

[0078] The rear door body protrusion 54 extends substantially between the rear guide rail 61 and the front guide rail 65 and is arranged substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction X.

[0079] Figure 3 The rear door rotation axis 37 is schematically shown, which is determined by the hinges 36a, 36b of the rear door. Figure 4 shown.

[0080] The rear door rotation axis 37 is arranged between the front edge 31 and the rear edge 38 of the applique 30 in the longitudinal direction X. In the second transverse direction Y, the rear door rotation axis 37 is preferably arranged inside the rear door body protrusion 54 .

[0081] The distance between the rear door rotation axis 37 and the front edge 31 of the applique 30 is defined by the front protrusion Pf, as shown in FIG. Figure 3The front protrusion Pf is preferably greater than 5 mm, preferably greater than 10 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the front protrusion Pf is less than 120 mm, preferably less than 100 mm.

[0082] The front protrusion Pf, together with the combined thickness of the rear door body protrusion 54 and the applique 30 , defines a pivot radius R. The pivot radius R is sized so that the rotational movement of the rear door 16 does not interfere with the B-pillar 56 .

[0083] For this purpose, Figure 4 As shown, the B-pillar 56 preferably has Figure 3 and Figure 4 The offset portion 82 is shown. The offset portion 82 has an offset portion depth D in the transverse direction Y.

[0084] The offset portion 82 of the B-pillar 56 is preferably arranged above the belt line 32 of the door device 13, and is particularly preferably arranged only above the belt line 32. The dimension of the offset portion depth D is preferably greater than 10 mm, particularly greater than 15 mm, preferably greater than 20 mm, preferably greater than 40 mm, preferably greater than 50 mm. In addition, it is preferred that the dimension of the offset portion depth D is less than 150 mm, particularly less than 120 mm, and also preferably less than 100 mm.

[0085] In any case, offset depth D is selected such that offset depth D is greater than front rotation radius R of rear door 16 . This allows front edge 31 of applique 30 and applique support 54 to rotate about rear door rotation axis 37 without colliding with B-pillar 56 .

[0086] Figure 5 Another embodiment of a decal device 33' is shown. The decal device 33' is similar to the decal device 33 in structure, function and appearance. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The same or similar elements are given the same reference numerals. Therefore, in the following, the differences from the decal device 33 are mainly described below.

[0087] like Figure 5 As shown, the rear door body protrusion 54' is formed by two substantially parallel sheets of the rear door body 52'. The rear door rotation axis 37' allows the rear door to pivot (rotate) without colliding with the B-pillar 56'. On the other hand, if the rear door rotation axis 37' needs to be moved, for example, to another position shown at 37x, it may be necessary to provide an offset portion 82'. The allowed offset portion area for providing such an offset portion 82' is schematically shown in the hatching at 84.

[0088] In addition, Figure 5It can be seen that the rear door body protrusion 54 has two curled portions 90a, 90b extending substantially along the third direction Z. The curled portions 90a, 90b increase the rigidity of the rear door body protrusion 54', in particular the rigidity against bending movement about an axis arranged substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction X.

[0089] Figure 5 It is also shown that the front guide rail 65' of the front guide device 44' of the rear door 16 is made of an element separate from the rear door body 52'. The front guide rail 65' can be made of a plastic material, in particular a relatively hard plastic material. The front guide rail 65 is preferably integrally connected to an intermediate layer 92, which is also made of plastic material and has the shape of a layer or sheet. The intermediate layer 92 is arranged in the transverse direction Y between the applique 30' and the rear door body protrusion 54'.

[0090] The intermediate layer 92 extends in the longitudinal direction X from the front guide rail 65 to the front door 14 .

[0091] The intermediate layer 92 includes a nose portion 94 at its front end. The nose portion 94 is located proximate to the front edge 31' of the applique 30' and extends in the lateral direction to the interior I. The nose portion 94 can be used to secure the intermediate layer 92 to the rear door body protrusion 54'. In addition, the nose portion 94 extends so that the nose portion 94 can be engaged by a front applique seal 96 that extends from the front door 14 and can be part of the front door window seal 26.

[0092] The elements forming the intermediate layer 92 and the front guide rail 65' may be rigidly connected to the applique 30'. The applique 30' and the elements may be pre-installed prior to installation in the vehicle's production line. The combined arrangement of the applique 30' and the elements forming the intermediate layer 92 and the front guide rail 65' may be fastened to the rear door body protrusion 54' by any suitable fastening means, such as by latching, screwing, by means of adhesive, etc.

[0093] Similarly, the attachment between applique 30 ′ and intermediate layer 92 may be any suitable attachment, such as attachment by means of an adhesive.

[0094] While the front applique seal 96 helps seal the interior I from the exterior O in the area of ​​the front gap 76, a rear applique seal 98 is additionally provided for sealing the interior I from the exterior O in the area of ​​the rear gap 78. The rear applique seal 98 may be fixedly attached to the applique 30' and / or to the intermediate layer 92 and / or to the front guide track 65'. The sealing lip 100 of the rear applique seal 98 extends from the applique 30' to the front edge of the rear door window 20.

[0095] Both the front applique seal 96 and the rear applique seal 98 may include respective additional sealing lips that engage the inner surfaces of the front door window 18 and the rear door window 20. In particular, the rear window seal 102 includes an additional sealing lip that engages the inner surface of the rear door window 20. Similarly, the front window seal 104 engages the inner surface of the front door window 18. The rear window seal 102 is mounted to a carrier member 106 that may be integrally connected to the front guide rail 65'.

[0096] On the other hand, the front window seal 104 is mounted to a carrier element 108 which may be formed integrally with the rear guide rail 61 of the rear guide 42 of the front door 14 .

[0097] like Figure 5 As shown, the front door window sealing device 26 includes a second front window seal 110, which is longitudinally arranged between the front window seal 104 and the rear edge of the front door window 18. The second front window seal 110 is also engaged with the inner surface of the front door window 18.

[0098] In the following, the structure, function and appearance of Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The same or similar elements are given the same reference numerals. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The differences in the implementation methods.

[0099] Figure 6 Another embodiment of a decal device 33" is shown.

[0100] The decal device 33 ″ may correspond in its structure and function to the decal device 33 or the decal device 33 ′ described above.

[0101] In contrast, decal assembly 33" includes decal 30" supported by front door body projection 114 of front door body 53. Figure 6 As shown, the front door body protrusion 114 extends rearwardly from the front door window 18 to the rear door ( Figure 6 not shown).

[0102] The front door body protrusion 114 can be formed and shaped similar to the rear door body protrusion 54, but the front door body protrusion 114 is part of the front door body 53 so that the applique 30" is a single applique configured to be arranged between the front door window 18 and the rear door window 20, wherein the applique support is formed by the front door body protrusion 114.

[0103] Figure 6It is also shown that the intermediate layer 92 ″ is formed integrally with the rear guide track 61 ″ of the rear guide 42 ″ of the front door and with the carrier element 108 ″ to which the front window seal 104 ″ is mounted.

[0104] Figure 7 A further embodiment of an applique device 33"' is shown, which generally corresponds to the above applique device in terms of its structure and function. The differences are mainly described below. The applique device 33"' allows a visual appearance that is usually achieved in frameless door constructions, but the applique device 33"' is also suitable for framed doors. In addition, a camera or other electronic devices can be integrated below the B-pillar applique. In this case, or for other reasons, the B-pillar applique can also be realized as a glass design (instead of, for example, high-gloss plastic).

[0105] In the decal arrangement 33'', a single decal 30'' is configured to be disposed between the rear door window 20'' and the front door window 18 ( Figure 7 A single decal 30"' is mounted (either directly or via an intermediate layer 92"') to an decal carrier 118"' which is rigidly secured to the B-pillar 56"', wherein the decal carrier 118 defines an decal support.

[0106] like Figures 3 to 6 The outer surfaces 68"', 72"' of the windows are preferably flush with the outer surface 74"' of the applique 30"'. The front door window 18"' and the rear door window 20"' are preferably each a sliding window and are guided by corresponding guides ( Figure 7 The guide devices 42'", 44'" are shown in the figure. The guide devices 42'", 44'" are each formed so that the corresponding front window 18'" and rear window 20'" are guided to move along the vertical direction Z, and the positions of the front window 18'" and rear window 20'" in the longitudinal direction X and the transverse direction Y are fixed in a shape-fitting manner. This allows high vibration resistance and high noise insulation to be achieved. In particular, the guide devices 42'", 44'" each include a guide shoe 60'", 64'", which is guided in corresponding guide rails 61'", 65'", which perform the same functions as those in each of the above embodiments 33', 33" and 33'".

[0107] Preferably, the front guide rail 65 ′″ of the front guide 44 ′″ of the rear door 16 is formed integrally with a carrier element 106 ′″ to which the rear window seal 102 ′″ is mounted.

[0108] In addition, an additional carrier element 116 of the rear door 16 is attached to a portion of the rear door body 52'". The rear applique seal 98'" is formed by a sealing lip fixedly attached to the additional carrier element 116. The second front window seal 110'" can be connected to the additional carrier element 116 and / or to an element forming the front guide rail 65.

[0109] Preferably, the rear guide rail 61 '" of the rear guide 44 '" of the front door 14 is formed integrally with a carrier element 108 '" to which the front window seal 104 '" is mounted.

[0110] In addition, an additional bearing element 117 of the front door 14 is attached to a portion of the front door body 53'". The front applique seal 96'" is formed by a sealing lip fixedly attached to the additional bearing element 117. The second front window seal 111'" can be connected to the additional bearing element 117 and / or to an element forming the rear guide rail 61'".

[0111] The applique 30"' is attached to the applique carrier 118 with or without the intermediate layer 92"'. The applique carrier is rigidly attached to the B-pillar 56"' as schematically shown at 120. Any attachment means 120 may be used to accomplish this function.

[0112] The applique device 33"' allows for a visual appearance that is typically achieved in frameless door constructions, but the applique device 33"' is also applicable to framed doors. In addition, a camera or other electronic device can be incorporated below the B-pillar applique. In this case, or for other reasons, the B-pillar applique can also be implemented as a glass design (rather than, for example, high gloss plastic). These features and advantages can be achieved in any of the embodiments described above.

[0113] Reference numerals

[0114] 10 Car / Vehicle

[0115] 12 Body

[0116] 13 Door device

[0117] 14. Front Door

[0118] 15 Window frame

[0119] 16 Backdoor

[0120] 18 front doors and windows

[0121] 19 Upper edge (18)

[0122] 20 Rear doors and windows

[0123] 22 A-pillar area

[0124] 24 B-pillar area

[0125] 25 C-pillar area

[0126] 26 Front door and window sealing device

[0127] 28 Rear door window seal

[0128] 30 Decals

[0129] 31 30 front edge

[0130] 32 with line

[0131] 33 Decal Device

[0132] 34a, 34b Front door hinges

[0133] 35 Front door rotation axis

[0134] 36a, 36b Rear door hinges

[0135] 37 Rear door rotation axis

[0136] 38 30 rear edge

[0137] 40 Front door guide

[0138] 42 Rear guide for front door

[0139] 44 Rear door front guide

[0140] 46 Rear guide for rear door

[0141] 48 rear door panel

[0142] 50 Front edge of rear door panel

[0143] 52 rear door body

[0144] 53 front door body

[0145] 54 Rear door body protrusion (applique support)

[0146] 56 B-pillar

[0147] 58 54 / 30 fastening device

[0148] 60 42 rear guide shoe

[0149] 61 42 rear guide rail

[0150] 62 Inner surface of front window

[0151] 64 44 front guide shoe

[0152] 65 44 front guide rail

[0153] 66 Inner surface of rear window

[0154] 68 Front window outer surface

[0155] 70 Rear window outer surface

[0156] 72 Outer surface plane of 68 and 70

[0157] 74 Decal outer surface

[0158] 76 Front Clearance

[0159] 78 rear clearance

[0160] 80 52 coverage

[0161] 82 56 offset part

[0162] 84 Offset Partial Area

[0163] 90a, 90b Curled portion

[0164] 92 Middle Layer

[0165] 94 Nose

[0166] 96 Front decal seal

[0167] 98 Rear Decal Seal

[0168] 100 98 sealing lip

[0169] 102 Rear window seal

[0170] 104 Front window seal

[0171] 106 102 load-bearing element

[0172] 108 104 load-bearing element

[0173] 110 Second front window seal

[0174] 111 Second front window seal

[0175] 114 Front door body protrusion (applique support)

[0176] 116 Additional load-bearing elements

[0177] 117 Additional load-bearing elements

[0178] 118 Decal carrier

[0179] X longitudinal (first) direction

[0180] Y vertical (third) direction

[0181] Z lateral (second) direction

[0182] I Internal

[0183] O external

[0184] PI 31 / 50 has lower protrusion

[0185] R Front turning radius of rear door

[0186] Pf Front protrusion

[0187] D Offset section depth

Claims

1. A decal device (33) for a vehicle (10), the vehicle (10) having a front door (14) and a rear door (16), the front door (14) having a front door window (18), the rear door (16) having a rear door window (20), the decal device comprising: - a single decal (30) configured to be disposed between the front door window (18) and the rear door window (20), - an applique support (54; 114; 56''), to which the applique (30) is mounted, Characterized in that the applique support (54; 114; 118) is configured to be rigidly connected to one of the rear door body (52), the front door body (53) or the B-pillar (56'") of the body (12) of the vehicle (10).

2. The decal device according to claim 1, wherein: The applique support (54; 114; 118) and the applique (30) are configured such that the applique outer surface (74) is flush with at least one of the front window outer surface (68) and the rear window outer surface (70).

3. The decal device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The applique support (54; 114; 118) and the applique (30) are configured such that a front gap (76) between a front edge (31) of the applique (30) and a rear edge of the front door window (18) is less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm.

4. The decal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The applique support (54; 114; 118) and the applique (30) are configured such that a rear gap (78) between a rear edge (38) of the applique (30) and a front edge of the rear door window (20) is less than 10 mm, preferably less than 8 mm.

5. The decal device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The applique support (54; 114; 118) is formed from a single-layer sheet portion or a multi-layer sheet portion.

6. The decal device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The applique support (54') includes at least one reinforced curl (90a, 90b) extending in a vertical direction (Z).

7. A door device (13) for a vehicle (10), the door device (13) comprising a B-pillar (56), a front door (14), a rear door (16) and a decal device (33) of a body (12) of the vehicle (10), wherein: The front door (14) has a front door body (53) and a front door window (18), wherein the rear door (16) has a rear door body (52) and a rear door window (20), wherein the decal device is a decal device (33) as defined in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The door device according to claim 7, wherein: The applique support (54; 114; 118) is integrally formed with or rigidly fastened to the B-pillar (56'") of the front door body (53) or the rear door body (52) or the vehicle body (12).

9. The door device according to claim 7 or claim 8, wherein: The applique support (54) is integrally formed with the rear door body (52), wherein the applique (30) covers at least a portion of the B-pillar (56), and wherein the rear door rotation axis (37) is arranged between a front edge (31) and a rear edge (38) of the applique (30).

10. The door device according to claim 9, wherein: The B-pillar (56) includes an offset portion (82) to allow the front edge (31) of the applique (30) and the applique support (54) to rotate about the rear door rotation axis (37) without colliding with the B-pillar (56).

11. The door device according to claim 10, wherein: The offset portion (82) is formed in a portion of the B-pillar (56) located above a belt line (32) of the door device (13).

12. The door arrangement according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein: The rear door window (20) is a sliding window guided by a guide device (44, 46), wherein the guide device (44, 46) includes: a front guide shoe (64), the front guide shoe (64) is attached to the inner surface (66) of the rear door window (20); and a front guide rail (61), the front guide rail (61) guides the guide shoe to move along the sliding direction.

13. The door device according to claim 12, wherein: The front guide rail (61) is integrally connected to an intermediate layer element (92) arranged at least partially between the applique (30) and the applique support (54).

14. The door device according to claim 13, wherein: The intermediate layer element (92) extends at least from the rear edge (38) to the front edge (31) of the applique (30) and includes a nose portion (94) extending in a transverse direction.

15. The door arrangement according to any one of claims 9 to 14, wherein: A rear applique seal (98) is connected to the inner side of the applique (30) and includes a sealing lip (100) that engages the front edge of the rear door window (20).

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