Roof assembly and roof for a motor vehicle, and method for producing a roof assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a roof assembly (109) for a motor vehicle (100), comprising:-a flat cover (112) for closing a roof opening (104) of the motor vehicle (100), the cover (112) having a plastic frame (113); a movable cover (111) for closing and releasing a notch (114) in the plastic frame (113); and an elongated sealing element (115), which is designed independently of the plastic frame (113) and is coupled to the plastic frame (113) by means of a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection (116).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] A roof assembly for a motor vehicle is proposed. In addition, a roof for a motor vehicle is proposed, which in particular has the roof assembly described herein. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a roof assembly is proposed, in particular for manufacturing the roof assembly described herein. Background Art

[0002] Motor vehicles have the possibility of equipping additional devices on the vehicle roof, such as carriers, roof racks or the like. A vehicle roof with hooks for equipping a roof rack is described in EP 1 227 028 A2. Summary of the Invention

[0003] It is desirable to provide a vehicle roof assembly that can achieve reliable operation. In addition, it is desirable to provide a motor vehicle roof that can achieve reliable operation. It is also desirable to provide a method for manufacturing a roof assembly that can be reliably implemented.

[0004] According to one embodiment, a roof assembly for a motor vehicle has a planar extended cover plate. The planar extended cover plate is configured to close a roof opening of the motor vehicle. The cover plate has a plastic frame. The roof assembly has a movable cover. The movable cover is configured to close and release a notch in the plastic frame. By means of the cover, the notch can be closed or alternatively released. The roof assembly has an elongate extended seal. The seal is configured independently of the plastic frame. The seal is coupled to the plastic frame by a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection.

[0005] The seal and the plastic frame are manufactured independently of each other and separately from each other, and they exist as separate components before the connection is formed. In the ready-to-operate state of the roof assembly, the seal is assembled on the plastic frame. In particular, at least during assembly, the plastic frame and the seal can move relative to each other in the longitudinal direction. For example, the seal can be inserted into the plastic frame. For example, the seal can be removed from the plastic frame again without damaging or destroying the plastic frame. Thus, the seal can be replaced, for example, while the plastic frame of the cover plate remains present. In order to couple the seal and the plastic frame to each other, a connection must be formed. In particular, the seal and the plastic frame are not configured as one piece, and the seal is not an integral part of the plastic frame.

[0006] According to at least another embodiment, the seal is made of a first material. The plastic frame is made of a second material. The first material and the second material are different from each other. This particularly means that the material of the seal is different from the material of the plastic frame, and / or the material composition of the seal is different from the material composition of the plastic frame. For example, the plastic frame is made of polyurethane. The seal is particularly made of a material that is more flexible or more elastic than the plastic frame. For example, the seal is made of rubber, rubber-like or rubber-like materials. Example materials for the seal are EPDM, sponge rubber, NBR or silicone rubber. It is also possible that the seal is made of polyurethane, where, in this case, the polyurethane composition of the seal is different from the polyurethane composition of the plastic frame.

[0007] A lubricating paint can be provided to reduce or avoid noise emissions. The lubricating paint is particularly arranged between the seal and the side beam. For example, the lubricating paint is configured as a coating of the seal. The lubricating paint reduces the formation of noise when the seal and the side beam move relative to each other.

[0008] It is also possible to reduce the formation of noise when the seal and the side beam move relative to each other by selecting a suitable material for the seal. In this case, for example, no lubricating paint is provided. The seal is made of a material that does not cause or only causes very little noise, such as creaking, when rubbing against the side beam. Thus, regardless of the material of the plastic frame, a suitable material pairing with the side beam can be formed with the help of the seal.

[0009] According to at least another embodiment, the plastic frame has a groove. The seal has an assembly projection. The assembly projection is configured to form a connection in the groove. When a connection is formed between the seal and the plastic frame, the seal is particularly arranged in the groove. In particular, the groove and the assembly projection have an outer shape that enables the seal to be fixed to the plastic frame. For example, it is possible to form a rear hook in the groove with the help of the assembly projection, so that the seal cannot be accidentally removed from the plastic frame along the transverse direction.

[0010] According to at least another embodiment, the roof assembly has a frame for the covering part. The frame has protruding assembly elements. The frame is rigidly coupled to the plastic frame by means of the assembly elements. The covering part is movably coupled to the frame. For example, the covering part can pivot relative to the frame to close or release the notch. The frame is assembled on the plastic frame to enable the attachment of the covering part.

[0011] According to at least another embodiment, the cover plate has a translucent panel. The panel is made of, for example, glass or plastic. The plastic frame surrounds the panel at least partially or completely. The panel has a retracted area. The plastic frame defines a notch such that the notch is arranged in the retracted area. In particular, the plastic frame forms the side edge of the cover plate, and the side edge also extends linearly in the retracted area. Therefore, in the retracted area, the plastic frame is constructed wider. With the retracted area, structural space is provided for the notch.

[0012] According to at least another embodiment, the distance between the seal and the height side of the panel is greater in the retracted area than outside the retracted area. The height side of the panel is especially the side facing the seal. For example, a planar panel has two main sides, and the height side connects these two main sides. The area of these two main sides is significantly larger than that of the height side. The seal especially extends linearly along the height side. The gap between the seal and the height side is filled by the plastic frame. Therefore, the plastic frame is constructed wider in the retracted area because the distance between the seal and the height side is greater.

[0013] According to at least another embodiment, a roof for a motor vehicle has a roof assembly according to at least one embodiment. The roof has side beams. The side beams at least partially delimit a roof opening in the transverse direction. Therefore, along the transverse direction, the roof opening is especially delimited by a roof beam on each side. The plastic frame is arranged at a distance from the side beams along the transverse direction. Therefore, a gap is formed between the side beams and the plastic frame. In particular, the plastic frame does not come into direct contact with the side beams.

[0014] A seal is arranged in the gap. The seal is arranged between the plastic frame and the side beams. The seal contacts the side beams. Therefore, the gap between the plastic frame and the side beams is sealed by the seal to prevent water from entering between the plastic frame and the side beams in an undesirable manner. The plastic frame connected to the panel especially does not have a direct contact surface with the side beams. The side beams and the plastic frame especially do not directly contact each other. Only the seal directly contacts the side beams.

[0015] According to at least another embodiment, the side beam has an assembly interface for a carrier. The roof assembly is arranged such that the assembly interface can be accessed through the notch. The assembly interface can be closed and released by means of a cover. In particular, when the assembly interface is not used to hold the carrier, the cover covers the assembly interface. Therefore, for example, the assembly interface can be protected from contamination. In addition, the aesthetic appearance is also improved. When the carrier should be assembled, the cover can be pivoted relative to the frame, for example, to release the assembly interface. Then, the carrier can be coupled to the assembly interface through the notch.

[0016] According to at least another embodiment, in which the cover plate has a translucent panel, a seal and a plastic frame are arranged between the panel and the roof beam. The plastic frame is directly connected to the panel. The seal is directly connected to the plastic frame and bridges the gap between the plastic frame and the seal.

[0017] According to at least another embodiment, a method for manufacturing a roof assembly according to at least one embodiment includes inserting a seal into a plastic frame. In particular, an assembly projection is inserted into a groove. It is also possible to insert the seal into the plastic frame. In particular, for assembly, the seal and the plastic frame move relative to each other. Thus, a form-fitting and / or force-fitting connection is formed. Therefore, an independent manufacturing step is required to form the connection.

[0018] This method is particularly used for manufacturing the roof assembly described herein. The features, advantages and improvements of the roof assembly and / or the roof also apply to this method, and vice versa. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Other advantages, features and improvements will be derived from the examples described below in conjunction with the drawings. Identical, similar and identically acting elements may be provided with the same reference signs in different drawings.

[0020] The drawings show:

[0021] Figure 1A and Figure 1B is a schematic view of a part of a motor vehicle according to an embodiment;

[0022] Figures 2 to 5 is a schematic view of a part of a vehicle roof according to an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 and Figure 7 is a schematic view of a roof assembly according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 8 is a schematic view of an insert according to an embodiment;

[0025] Figures 9 to 11 is a schematic view of a roof assembly according to an embodiment; and

[0026] Figure 12 and Figure 13 is a schematic view of a part of a vehicle roof and a roof assembly according to another embodiment. Detailed Description

[0027] Figure 1A and Figure 1BSchematic illustration of a motor vehicle 100 is shown. The motor vehicle 100 has a vehicle roof 101. The motor vehicle 100 is, for example, a passenger car. The vehicle roof 101 has a roof assembly 109, which has a fixed glass element 110. The roof assembly 109 is installed in a roof opening 104 of the vehicle roof 101. The roof assembly 109 is firmly connected to the vehicle body-in-white, in particular to the vehicle roof 101.

[0028] The roof assembly 109 has a front side and an opposite rear side along the vehicle longitudinal direction 102 (which may also be referred to as the X direction). Two longitudinal sides 132 extend along the vehicle longitudinal direction 102 between the front side and the rear side. In operation, the front side of the roof assembly 109 faces the windscreen 103 of the motor vehicle 100.

[0029] Position descriptions and / or direction descriptions used within the framework of the present disclosure, such as "rear" or "front", relate to the vehicle longitudinal direction X and the vehicle longitudinal direction 102, in particular in the installed state in which the roof assembly 109 is properly installed in the vehicle roof 101. The vehicle longitudinal direction 102 may also be referred to as the horizontal direction. Accordingly, position descriptions or direction descriptions, such as "up" or "down", relate to the height direction Z. The longitudinal direction X, the transverse direction Y, and the height direction Z are perpendicular to each other respectively.

[0030] The vehicle roof 101 has side beams 105 on both sides of the roof opening 104 respectively. The side beams 105 extend along the longitudinal direction X respectively. The side beams 105 delimit the roof opening 104 along the transverse direction Y respectively. For example, the side beams 105 are respectively part of the body of the vehicle 100. The two side beams 105 are spaced apart from each other along the transverse direction Y such that the roof opening 104 is arranged between the two side beams 105 along the transverse direction Y.

[0031] The side beams 105 each have one or more mounting interfaces 107. By means of the mounting interfaces 107, a carrier independent of the roof structure can be reversibly coupled to the vehicle roof 101. The carrier is, for example, provided for carrying functional components, such as a roof box or a bicycle rack.

[0032] The mounting interfaces 107 are externally covered by a cover piece 111. The cover piece is movable, for example pivotable, in order to release or enclose the mounting interfaces 107.

[0033] Figure 1A The vehicle roof 101 is shown, wherein the roof opening 104 is arranged in a metal sheet roof such that the cover plate 112 and the rest of the metal sheet roof together fill the vehicle roof 101 along the X-Y plane. Figure 1A The vehicle roof 101 is shown, wherein the cover plate 112 fills the vehicle roof 101 entirely along the X-Y plane. Thus, the cover piece 111 and the associated components are, for example, arranged directly on the edge of the vehicle roof 101 along the X-Y plane.

[0034] In Figure 1A and Figure 1B four covering parts 111 and the associated assembly interfaces 107 are shown. It is also possible to construct more or fewer assembly interfaces 107. In particular, the side beams 105 on both sides of the roof opening 104 and the associated assembly interfaces as well as the roof assembly 109 are constructed in the same way in the region of the assembly interfaces 107. The following explanations correspondingly apply to all assembly interfaces 107 and to the region of the roof assembly 109 with the covering parts 111 constructed thereon.

[0035] Figure 2 A schematic view of the roof assembly 100 in the ready-to-operate state is shown. The covering parts 111 are shown not only in the positions where they cover the assembly interfaces 107, but also in positions where the assembly interfaces 107 are accessible. The covering parts 111 can in particular pivot between these two positions.

[0036] The roof assembly 109 has a cover plate 112. The cover plate 112 serves to close the roof opening 104. The cover plate 112 in particular has a translucent panel 126. Thus, light can enter the interior of the motor vehicle 100 through the panel.

[0037] The cover plate 112 has a plastic frame 113. The plastic frame 113 surrounds the panel 126. In particular, the plastic frame 113 is arranged on the height side 125 of the panel 126 facing the side beam 105. The plastic frame 113 is in particular injection-molded and / or foamed onto the panel 126. The plastic frame 113 is in particular arranged on the height side 125 of the panel 126 oriented along the height direction Z such that most of the main surfaces of the panel 126 remain exposed. The plastic frame 113 is arranged at least partially between the side beam 105 and the panel 126 along the transverse direction Y. In particular, the plastic frame 113 is made of polyurethane. It is possible that the plastic frame 113 has a reinforcement 127, which is for example constructed as a metal insert. According to other embodiments, the reinforcement 127 is omitted.

[0038] The panel 126 has a retracted region 123. This retracted region is retracted along the transverse direction Y. The covering part 111 is arranged in the retracted region 123. The plastic frame 113 is arranged in the retracted region 123 such that the notch 114 remains exposed.

[0039] The notch 114 in the plastic frame 113 enables access to the assembly interface 107, in particular from above along the height direction Z. A frame 119 is fixed on the edge region of the notch 114. The frame 119 is rigidly fixed to the plastic frame 113 and surrounds the notch 114. The frame 119 serves to hold and fix the covering part 111. The covering part 111 and the frame 119 are coupled to each other such that the covering part 111 can move, in particular pivot, relative to the frame 119.

[0040] Along the transverse direction Y, the plastic frame 113 is arranged on both sides of the notch 114. The plastic frame 113 delimits the notch 114. The side edges 133 of the plastic frame 113 thus have a straight run along the height side 125. In the retraction area 123, the run of the side edges 133 does not follow the run of the height side 125. The side edges 133 face the side beam 105.

[0041] The plastic frame 113 and especially the side edges 133 are arranged at a distance from the side beam 105, especially arranged at a distance along the transverse direction Y. Along the transverse direction Y, a gap 106 is formed between the side beam 105 and the plastic frame 113 (also see Figure 3 ). Along the transverse direction Y, the side beam 105 and the plastic frame 113 do not contact each other. For example, it is possible that along the height direction Z, the plastic frame 113 is arranged on a frame extending along the transverse direction Y starting from the side beam 105. Along the longitudinal direction X, a gap 106 is formed between the side edges 133 extending along the height direction Z and the side beam 105.

[0042] The roof assembly 109 has a seal 115. The seal is arranged in the gap 106. The seal is arranged along the transverse direction Y between the plastic frame 113, especially the side edges 133 and the side beam 105. Thus, the seal seals the cover plate 112 and the side beam 105 from each other. Thus, it is possible to prevent water and / or dust or other substances from undesirably entering in the direction of the vehicle interior through the gap.

[0043] The seal 115 is fixed to the plastic frame 113. In particular, the seal 115 is fixed to the side edges 133. A connection 116 is formed between the seal 115 and the plastic frame 113 in order to fix the plastic frame 113 and the seal 115 to each other. The connection 116 is especially a form-fitting connection. Alternatively or additionally, the connection 116 is a force-fitting connection.

[0044] As can especially be seen from Figures 3 to 5 , the seal 115 has an assembly projection 118. The assembly projection 118 projects especially along the transverse direction Y. The assembly projection 118 is configured such that it can engage into a groove 117 of the plastic frame 113. In particular, a rear hook-up, snap-fit or other mechanical fixation is formed in order to achieve the connection 116.

[0045] The groove 117 extends along the longitudinal direction X, especially on the side edge 133. The seal 115 extends elongately along the longitudinal direction X accordingly. For example, for assembly, the seal is inserted into the groove 117 along the longitudinal direction X by means of the assembly projection 118. It is also possible to press the assembly projection 118 into the groove 117 along the transverse direction Y. The seal 115 and the plastic frame 113, which exist as separate components, move relative to each other for assembly.

[0046] The seal 115 is made of a first material 121. The plastic frame is made of a second material 122. In particular, the material 121 of the seal 115 is different from the material 122 of the plastic frame 113.

[0047] For example, the first material 121 does not have polyurethane. The second material 122 that mainly constitutes the plastic frame 113 is, for example, polyurethane. The first material 121 is, for example, rubber or gum, or has rubber or gum. In particular, the seal 115 is not made of the second material 122 of the plastic frame 113.

[0048] The seal 115 extends along the longitudinal direction Y between the side edge 133 and the side beam 105 and contacts the side beam 105 at one end facing away from the plastic frame 113.

[0049] The seal 115 has a sealing lip 128. The free end is especially configured on the sealing lip 128. The sealing lip 128 is configured flexibly such that the sealing lip 128 can deflect ( Figure 5 ) relative to the rest position ( Figure 4 ). Figure 4 and Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the roof assembly 109 outside the retraction area 123 is shown. The seal 115 can be provided with different cross-sections and external shapes.

[0050] In particular, the sealing lip 128 can deflect along the height direction Z relative to the assembly projection 118. The sealing lip 128 is made of the first material 121, which especially reliably achieves the sealing performance. It is possible that the sealing lip 128 is made of a material different from that of the assembly projection 118. The assembly projection 118 and the sealing lip 128 form the seal 115 as a common unit, which is configured independently of the plastic frame 113.

[0051] One end of the seal 115 facing away from the side beam 105 along the transverse direction Y has a spacing 124 from the height side 125 of the panel 126. This spacing 124 is larger in the retraction region 123 forming the notch 115 than outside the retraction region 123. The seal 115 extends linearly, wherein the height side 125 has a slope, a curve and an inclined trend along the longitudinal direction X so as to form the retraction region 123. These different trends result in different values of the spacing 124. The region of the plastic frame 113 with the groove 117 also has a linear trend. This region bounds the notch along the transverse direction Y on the side facing the side beam 105.

[0052] The frame 119 holding the cover 111 is fixed to the plastic frame 113 especially by means of a plug connection, as especially shown by Figures 6 to 9 can be seen.

[0053] According to Figure 6 the embodiment, the frame 119 has a protruding assembly element 120 which engages directly into the assembly notch 108 of the plastic frame 113. The assembly element 120 protrudes especially along the height direction Z. Thus it is possible to press the frame 119 onto the plastic frame 113 from above and thereby press the assembly element 120 into the assembly notch 108. Due to the outer shapes of the assembly notch 108 and the assembly element 120, a rearward hooking, clamping or other mechanical fixation is formed.

[0054] For example, a notch 129 is formed in the reinforcement 127. The assembly notch 108 is especially formed in this reinforcement notch 129.

[0055] According to Figure 7 and Figure 9 the embodiment, a notch 130 is also formed in the plastic frame 113 to form the assembly notch 108. The frame notch 130 extends through the entire plastic frame 113 along the height direction Z. In contrast, the assembly notch 108 according to Figure 6 the embodiment is formed as a blind hole.

[0056] The reinforcement notch 129 is especially constructed to be smaller than the frame notch 130 along the transverse direction Y.

[0057] In Figure 7 the embodiment, an insert 131 (see also Figure 8 ) is arranged in the reinforcement notch 129. The assembly element 120 passes through the insert 131 along the height direction Z and clamps the insert on the lower side along the height direction Z. Thus, the assembly element 120 does not contact the reinforcement 127 directly.

[0058] As Figure 9As shown, it is also possible to omit the insert 131. In this case, the assembly element 120 is in direct contact with the reinforcement 127. In particular, the protruding nose of the assembly element 120 snaps onto the reinforcement 127, so that the frame 119 is reliably fixed to the plastic frame 113.

[0059] Figure 10 and Figure 11 show other embodiments of the roof assembly 109, in which the assembly notch 108 and the assembly element 120 are constructed differently, in particular, from those shown in the previous figures. In particular, it is possible to construct the assembly element 120 with two or more walls 134 that are elastically extended along the height direction, but only one wall or not all walls can be elastically deflected. During assembly, for example, only the wall 134 facing the panel 126 is deflected in order to form a rear hook with the plastic frame 113. According to Figure 10 , the assembly element 120 has an action point 135 that can be accessed from above, which simplifies, for example, the release of the rear hook. In Figure 10 and Figure 11 's embodiments, it is also possible to provide inserts similar to the insert 131 in order to avoid direct contact between the assembly element 120 and the reinforcement 127.

[0060] Figure 12 and Figure 13 respectively show schematic views of a roof assembly 100 according to an embodiment, in which the reinforcement 127 is constructed differently from that shown in Figure 3 and Figure 6 . Figure 12 and Figure 13 's embodiments are otherwise corresponding to the other embodiments described herein, such that the features and advantages described in connection with the other embodiments also apply to the embodiments according to Figure 12 and Figure 13 .

[0061] As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, it is possible that the reinforcement 127 is arranged only in the region of the adjacent side edge 133 of the plastic frame 113.

[0062] In particular, the reinforcement extends along the groove 117 as a simple, elastically extended profile. Therefore, the reinforcement 127 does not have a notch 129 in particular. The reinforcement 127 is arranged only in the region of the plastic frame 113 that faces away from the panel 126.

[0063] In the region of the plastic frame 113 that overlaps with the panel 126 in the projection along the height direction Z, only plastic is provided, and in particular, the reinforcement 127 is not arranged. The reinforcement 127 extends only along the notch 114 on the side facing the groove 117 and the seal 115. In particular, the reinforcement 127 does not completely surround or frame the notch 114, but is only provided along one longitudinal side of the notch 114.

[0064] The profile of the reinforcement 127 schematically shown in the figure, for example, has an I-shape, T-shape, L-shape, C-shape, and / or U-shape. Other shapes configured for reinforcing the plastic frame 113 are also possible.

[0065] The reinforcement 127 is arranged, for example, on two longitudinal sides 132, the front side, and the rear side such that the reinforcement 127 frames the panel 126.

[0066] With the reinforcement 127 composed of an elongated profile, the plastic frame 113 can be simply and reliably reinforced. In particular, the plastic frame 113 is reinforced on the side wall 133 where the groove 117 is formed, so that the seal 115 can be reliably received. In particular, on the relatively thin-walled side of the plastic frame 113 along the notch 114, facing the groove 117 and the seal 115, sufficient strength is achieved with the help of the reinforcement 127, so that the seal 115 can be reliably assembled and held.

[0067] The roof assembly 119 can achieve reliable sealing at the side beam 105 along the longitudinal direction X. Here, direct contact between the second material 122 of the plastic frame 113 and the side beam 105 can be avoided. The inserted seal 115 bridges the gap 106 between the cover plate 112 and the side beam 105 along the transverse direction Y. This can also achieve tolerance compensation along the transverse direction Y because, in particular, the seal lip 118 is flexible enough to bridge gaps 106 of different sizes along the transverse direction Y within the tolerance range.

[0068] The frame 119 for holding the cover 111 is directly fixed in the plastic or the reinforcement 127, in particular, in the metal plate insert, by means of rearward hooking.

[0069] The seal 115 constructed independently of the plastic frame 113 can achieve advantages in terms of optics and acoustics, and can also achieve better tolerance compensation and reliable sealing. In the case of maintenance, the seal 115 can be easily replaced. The frame 119 fixed by means of the clamping connection with the assembly element 120 is easy to assemble and is also easy to replace in the case of maintenance. This can also achieve repeated fixing and provides a firm fixing of the frame 119.

[0070] The roof assembly 109 and the vehicle roof 101 can reliably attach a translucent or transparent panel 126 to the vehicle body, in particular to the side sill 105. Thereby, reliable access to the assembly interface 107 for the carrier can be achieved. The covering between the vehicle body and the cover plate 112 is reliably achieved by means of a seal 115, which is in particular made of rubber or a rubber-like material 121.

[0071] List of reference numerals

[0072] 100 Motor vehicle

[0073] 101 Vehicle roof

[0074] 102 Vehicle longitudinal direction

[0075] 103 Windshield

[0076] 104 Roof opening

[0077] 105 Side sill

[0078] 106 Gap

[0079] 107 Assembly interface

[0080] 108 Assembly notch

[0081] 109 Roof assembly

[0082] 110 Fixed glass element

[0083] 111 Covering

[0084] 112 Cover plate

[0085] 113 Plastic frame

[0086] 114 Notch

[0087] 115 Seal

[0088] 116 Connection

[0089] 117 Groove

[0090] 118 Assembly projection

[0091] 119 Frame

[0092] 120 Assembly element

[0093] 121 First material

[0094] 122 Second material

[0095] 123 Retraction area

[0096] 124 Spacing

[0097] 125 height side

[0098] 126 panel

[0099] 127 reinforcement

[0100] 128 sealing lip

[0101] 129 notch in the reinforcement

[0102] 130 notch in the plastic frame

[0103] 131 insert

[0104] 132 longitudinal side

[0105] 133 side edge

[0106] 134 wall

[0107] 135 point of action

[0108] X longitudinal direction

[0109] Y transverse direction

[0110] Z height direction.

Claims

1. A roof assembly (109) for a motor vehicle (100), comprising: - a flat-extending cover (112) for closing a roof opening (104) of the motor vehicle (100), wherein the cover (112) has a plastic frame (113); - a movable cover (111) for closing and releasing the notch (114) in the plastic frame (113); An elongated seal (115) which is designed independently of the plastic frame (113) and is coupled to the plastic frame (113) by means of a positive-locking and / or non-positive-locking connection (116).

2. The roof assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The sealing member (115) is made of a first material (121), and the plastic frame (113) is made of a second material (122), wherein the first material (121) and the second material (122) are different from each other.

3. The roof assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The plastic frame (113) has a groove (117), and the sealing member (115) has an assembly protrusion (118), wherein the assembly protrusion (118) is arranged in the groove (117) to form the connection (116).

4. The roof assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a frame (119) for the cover (111), the frame having protruding mounting elements (120), wherein: - the frame (119) is rigidly coupled to the plastic frame (113) by means of the assembly element (120), The cover (111) is movably coupled to the frame (119).

5. The roof assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The cover plate has a translucent panel (126), and the plastic frame (113) at least partially frames the panel (126), wherein the panel (126) has a retracted area (123), wherein the plastic frame (113) surrounds the slot (114) so ​​that the slot (114) is arranged in the retracted area (123).

6. The roof assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The spacing (124) between the seal (115) and the height side (125) of the panel (126) is greater in the setback area (123) than outside the setback area (123).

7. A roof (101) for a motor vehicle (100), comprising: - A roof assembly (109) according to any one of claims 1 to 6; - a side member (105) which at least partially delimits the roof opening (104) in a transverse direction (Y), wherein - the plastic frame (113) is arranged spaced apart from the side beam (105) along the transverse direction (Y), so that a gap (106) is formed between the side beam (105) and the plastic frame (113); The seal (115) is arranged in the gap (106) between the plastic frame (113) and the side beam (105), and is in contact with the side beam (105).

8. The vehicle roof according to claim 7, wherein: The side beam (105) has a mounting interface (107) for a carrier, wherein the roof component (109) is arranged such that the mounting interface (107) is accessible through the slot (114).

9. The vehicle roof according to claim 7 or 8, wherein: The cover plate (112) has a translucent panel (126), and the plastic frame (113) at least partially frames the panel (126), wherein along the transverse direction (Y), the seal (115) and the plastic frame (113) are arranged between the panel (126) and the roof beam (105).

10. A method for manufacturing a roof assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising: - inserting the seal (115) into the plastic frame (113), and thereby - forming the positive-locking and / or non-positive-locking connection (116).

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