Door lining protective strip of dish-washing machine and dish-washing machine

By setting a fixed groove and bent installation edge in the dishwasher door lining strip, the problems of personnel injury and poor sealing during the installation process in the prior art are solved, and the safety and stability are improved.

CN223220412UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15QINGDAO HAIER DISHWASHER +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421683811.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-16
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-16

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Technical Problem

The door lining guards of existing dishwashers are prone to cause thorns or scratches during installation, and are highly cost-effective in installation and poor sealing.

Method used

A dishwasher door lining strip is designed, including a fixing groove and a sealing portion, the mounting edge is located in the fixing groove, and the installation edge extending outwardly increases safety and stability, and increases the contact area to improve sealing.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids punctures or scratches in personnel, improves installation stability and sealing, and reduces installation costs.

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Abstract

The door lining protective strip is arranged on a front beam of an inner container of the dish-washing machine and comprises a fixing groove, a door lining protective strip body, a door lining protective strip body, a door lining protective strip body and a door lining protective strip body, the sealing part is located on the front side of the fixing groove and connected with the fixing groove; the front beam is provided with a front beam body and an installation edge which is bent outwards and extends along the front end of the front beam body, and the installation edge is located in the fixing groove. The installation edge is located in the fixing groove, wrapping of the installation edge is achieved, the situation that people are punctured or scratched is avoided, and safety is improved; and the contact area of the mounting edge and the fixing groove is increased, and the stability is improved. The installation edge which is bent and extends outwards is arranged, so that the installation edge extends in the inside and outside direction, the width of the door lining protection strip is increased, and the sealing performance after the door body is closed is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of dishwashers, and particularly relates to a door lining protection strip of a dishwasher and a dishwasher with the door lining protection strip. Background Art

[0002] Dishwashers are automated devices that automatically clean bowls, chopsticks, plates, and other tableware. With the improvement of people's living standards, dishwashers are also used by more and more families. They can reduce the labor intensity of users, improve work efficiency, promote cleanliness and hygiene, and satisfy users' comfortable living experience.

[0003] A dishwasher mainly consists of a cabinet, an inner tank for placing washed dishes, and a door that can be opened and closed. When the door is closed, the door and the inner tank should remain sealed to prevent hot water from splashing and injuring people during the washing process.

[0004] To achieve a seal between the door and the liner, a door lining strip is installed between the door and the liner. However, existing door lining strips provide poor coverage of the front vertical beams of the liner, and the exposed screws and some rivet holes have sharp edges that can easily cause punctures or scratches. Furthermore, the door lining strips require two screws, one above the other, for installation, which is costly and cumbersome.

[0005] The above information disclosed in this background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of this application. Therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present invention proposes a door lining guard strip for a dishwasher, which wraps around the installation edge by providing a fixing groove, thereby increasing safety; and is conducive to increasing the contact area and improving stability.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] A door lining guard strip for a dishwasher, which is arranged on a front beam of an inner container of the dishwasher, comprises:

[0009] A fixing groove, which is fixedly arranged with the front beam;

[0010] a sealing portion, which is located at the front side of the fixing groove and is connected to the fixing groove;

[0011] The front beam comprises a front beam main body and a mounting edge bent outwardly and extending along the front end of the front beam main body, wherein the mounting edge is located in the fixing groove.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing groove has a front groove wall, a rear groove wall, and a groove bottom wall connecting the outer ends of the front groove wall and the rear groove wall, and the sealing portion is connected to the inner end of the front groove wall.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, a forward-projecting abutment protrusion for abutting against the mounting edge is provided on the rear groove wall.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, a buckle groove protruding backward is provided on the rear groove wall, and the buckle groove has a buckle groove bottom and two side walls located on both sides of the buckle groove bottom, and the abutment protrusion is extended forward along the front end of the side wall.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, a mounting protrusion extending backward is provided on the mounting edge, a mounting hole matching the mounting protrusion is opened at the bottom of the buckle groove, and the mounting protrusion passes through the mounting hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a through hole extending from front to back is provided on the mounting protrusion, and a through hole matching the through hole is opened on the front groove wall, and a fastener passes through the through hole and extends into the through hole.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, an internal thread is provided in the through hole, and the fastener is fixed in the through hole.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, a detachable nut is provided at the rear of the fastener, and the nut is located at the rear side of the mounting protrusion.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, the two side walls are away from each other in the forward direction, and the abutment protrusions are provided at the front ends of the two side walls, and the two abutment protrusions are respectively on both sides of the mounting protrusion.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, the plane where the inner end of the sealing portion is located is located on the inner side of the front beam body.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present application, a guide edge is provided on the inner side of the rear groove wall, and the guide edge is tilted backward in the inward direction.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, the sealing portion has a front extension section that is bent and extended forward along the inner side of the fixing groove, and an outer extension section that extends outward along the front end of the front extension section, and the outer end of the outer extension section is located outside the plane where the outer end of the fixing groove is located.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present application, the extension section is in a forward-convex arc shape, and the extension section is spaced apart from the fixing groove.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present application, the size of the front groove wall in the left-right direction is greater than the size of the rear groove wall in the left-right direction.

[0025] Based on the above-mentioned door lining guard strip of a dishwasher, the utility model also provides a dishwasher having the above-mentioned door lining guard strip, which wraps around the installation edge by setting a fixing groove, thereby increasing safety; and is conducive to increasing the contact area and increasing stability.

[0026] A dishwasher is provided with the door lining guard strip.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are: by positioning the mounting edge within the fixing groove, the mounting edge is wrapped around the mounting edge, preventing injuries such as punctures or scratches, thereby increasing safety; and the contact area between the mounting edge and the fixing groove is increased, thereby enhancing stability. The bent, outwardly extending mounting edge extends in the inward-outward direction, thereby increasing the width of the door lining strip and improving the sealing performance of the door after closing.

[0028] After reading the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other features and advantages of the present invention will become more clear. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a door lining guard strip for a dishwasher proposed in the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from a top-down perspective;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of area A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rear view angle;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of area B in the middle;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure;

[0036] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the middle C area;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of a door lining guard strip;

[0038] Figure 9 for Figure 8 An enlarged schematic diagram of the middle part of the structure;

[0039] Among them, the door lining strip 100;

[0040] Fixed groove 10; front groove wall 11; through hole 111; rear groove wall 12; abutment protrusion 121; buckle groove 122; buckle groove bottom 1221; mounting hole 12211; side wall 1222; guide edge 123; groove bottom wall 13;

[0041] Sealing part 20; front extension section 21; extension section 22;

[0042] Front beam 200; front beam body 210; mounting edge 220; mounting protrusion 221; through hole 2211. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are based on the positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, with the direction close to the center of the door body being "inside" and the opposite being "outside". The terms are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0045] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0046] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0047] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but a person of ordinary skill in the art may recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials. Example

[0048] See also Figures 1-9 , is an embodiment of a dishwasher door lining guard strip proposed in the present invention. The door lining guard strip 100 is mounted on a front beam 200 of the dishwasher's inner container. The door lining guard strip 100 comprises a fixing groove 10 and a sealing portion 20. The fixing groove 10 is fixed to the front beam 200. The sealing portion 20 is located in front of the fixing groove 10 and is connected to the fixing groove 10. The front beam 200 has a front beam body 210 and a mounting edge 220 that bends outward from the front end of the front beam body 210 and is located within the fixing groove 10.

[0049] In this embodiment, the mounting edge 220 is positioned within the fixing groove 10, thereby wrapping the mounting edge 220 to prevent injuries such as punctures or scratches, thereby improving safety. This also increases the contact area between the mounting edge 220 and the fixing groove 10, thereby enhancing stability. The bent, outwardly extending mounting edge 220 extends in the inward-outward direction, thereby increasing the width of the door lining strip 100 and improving the sealing performance of the door after closing.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing groove 10 includes a front groove wall 11, a rear groove wall 12, and a groove bottom wall 13 connecting the outer ends of the front groove wall 11 and the outer ends of the rear groove wall 12. The sealing portion 20 is connected to the inner end of the front groove wall 11. The front groove wall 11, the rear groove wall 12, and the groove bottom wall 13 enclose the fixing groove 10, which is open inward. The door lining retaining strip 100 is moved inward toward the mounting edge 220, so that the outer end of the mounting edge 220 first enters the fixing groove 10. The door lining retaining strip 100 is then moved inward further, so that the mounting edge 220 is installed in the fixing groove 10.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present application, the front groove wall 11 is located in front of the mounting edge 220 and is arranged parallel to the mounting edge 220. The rear groove wall 12 is located behind the mounting edge 220 and is provided with a forward-protruding abutment protrusion 121. The abutment protrusion 121 abuts against the rear surface of the mounting edge 220, which helps to increase the stability of the mounting edge 220 after it is installed in the fixing groove 10.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present application, a rearwardly protruding buckle groove 122 is provided on the rear groove wall 12. The buckle groove 122 has a buckle groove bottom 1221 and two side walls 1222 located on both sides of the buckle groove bottom 1221. The front ends of the side walls 1222 extend forward to form abutment protrusions 121. The provision of the rearwardly protruding buckle groove 122 facilitates support for the abutment protrusions 121, thereby increasing the pressing force between the abutment protrusions 121 and the mounting edge 220.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present application, a rearward-extending mounting protrusion 221 is provided on the mounting edge 220, and a mounting hole 12211 is provided on the bottom 1221 of the buckle groove to mate with the mounting protrusion 221. The mounting protrusion 221 passes through the mounting hole 12211. The provision of the mounting hole 12211 and the mounting protrusion 221 ensures a secure connection between the fixing groove 10 and the mounting edge 220. The mounting protrusion 221 extends rearward to avoid being visible on the exterior surface.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present application, a through hole 2211 extending from front to back is provided on the mounting protrusion 221, and a through hole 111 matching the through hole 2211 is provided on the front groove wall 11. A fastener passes through the through hole 111 and extends into the through hole 2211. By providing the through hole 111 and the through hole 2211, the front groove wall 11 can be fixed to the mounting edge 220 using the fastener.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present application, an internal thread is provided in the through hole 2211, and the fastener is fixed in the through hole 2211. Alternatively, a detachable nut is provided at the rear of the fastener, the nut is located at the rear side of the mounting protrusion 221, and the nut is located at the rear side of the mounting hole 12211.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present application, the two side walls 1222 are spaced apart from each other in the forward direction, and abutment protrusions 121 are provided at the front ends of the two side walls 1222. The two abutment protrusions 121 are respectively installed on either side of the protrusion 221. By setting the side walls 1222 apart from each other in the forward direction, firstly, the width of the front end of the buckle groove 122 is larger, which facilitates the installation protrusion 221 to enter the buckle groove 122 and be installed in the installation hole 12211; secondly, it facilitates the support of the two side walls 1222 for the two abutment protrusions 121 and forms a force balance.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present application, the inner end of the sealing portion 20 is located on the inner side of the front beam body 210, thereby shielding the front beam 200. A guide edge 123 is provided on the inner side of the rear groove wall 12, and the guide edge 123 is tilted backward in the inward direction. The provision of the guide edge 123 increases the opening inside the fixing groove 10, facilitating the installation of the mounting edge 220 into the fixing groove 10.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present application, the sealing portion 20 includes a front extension 21 that extends forward along the inner side of the fixing groove 10 and an outer extension 22 that extends outward from the front end of the front extension 21. The outer end of the outer extension 22 is located outside the plane of the outer end of the fixing groove 10. The outer extension 22 has a forward-convex arc shape, which helps to increase contact with the door body and enhance the sealing performance. The outer extension 22 is spaced apart from the fixing groove 10, further increasing the sealable space of the door lining strip 100 in the front-to-back direction, which helps to enhance the sealing performance with the door body. The left-right dimension of the front groove wall 11 is larger than that of the rear groove wall 12. Example

[0059] See Figure Figures 1-9A dishwasher comprises a box body, an inner tank arranged in the box body, and an openable and closable door body. A vertical beam 200 is provided at the front end of the inner tank, and the above-mentioned door lining guard strip 100 is fixed on the vertical beam 200; by providing a fixing groove 10, the installation edge 220 is wrapped to increase safety; and it is beneficial to increase the contact area and increase stability.

[0060] The door lining guard strip 100 is mounted on the front beam 200 of the dishwasher's inner tank. It comprises a fixing groove 10 and a sealing portion 20. The fixing groove 10 is fixed to the front beam 200, and the sealing portion 20 is located in front of the fixing groove 10 and connected to the fixing groove 10. The front beam 200 has a front beam body 210 and a mounting edge 220 that bends outward from the front end of the front beam body 210 and is located within the fixing groove 10.

[0061] In this embodiment, the mounting edge 220 is positioned within the fixing groove 10, thereby wrapping the mounting edge 220 to prevent injuries such as punctures or scratches, thereby improving safety. This also increases the contact area between the mounting edge 220 and the fixing groove 10, thereby enhancing stability. The bent, outwardly extending mounting edge 220 extends in the inward-outward direction, thereby increasing the width of the door lining strip 100 and improving the sealing performance of the door after closing.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing groove 10 includes a front groove wall 11, a rear groove wall 12, and a groove bottom wall 13 connecting the outer ends of the front groove wall 11 and the outer ends of the rear groove wall 12. The sealing portion 20 is connected to the inner end of the front groove wall 11. The front groove wall 11, the rear groove wall 12, and the groove bottom wall 13 enclose the fixing groove 10, which is open inward. The door lining retaining strip 100 is moved inward toward the mounting edge 220, so that the outer end of the mounting edge 220 first enters the fixing groove 10. The door lining retaining strip 100 is then moved inward further, so that the mounting edge 220 is installed in the fixing groove 10.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present application, the front groove wall 11 is located in front of the mounting edge 220 and is arranged parallel to the mounting edge 220. The rear groove wall 12 is located behind the mounting edge 220 and is provided with a forward-protruding abutment protrusion 121. The abutment protrusion 121 abuts against the rear surface of the mounting edge 220, which helps to increase the stability of the mounting edge 220 after it is installed in the fixing groove 10.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present application, a rearwardly protruding buckle groove 122 is provided on the rear groove wall 12. The buckle groove 122 has a buckle groove bottom 1221 and two side walls 1222 located on both sides of the buckle groove bottom 1221. The front ends of the side walls 1222 extend forward to form abutment protrusions 121. The provision of the rearwardly protruding buckle groove 122 facilitates support for the abutment protrusions 121, thereby increasing the pressing force between the abutment protrusions 121 and the mounting edge 220.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present application, a rearward-extending mounting protrusion 221 is provided on the mounting edge 220, and a mounting hole 12211 is provided on the bottom 1221 of the buckle groove to mate with the mounting protrusion 221. The mounting protrusion 221 passes through the mounting hole 12211. The provision of the mounting hole 12211 and the mounting protrusion 221 ensures a secure connection between the fixing groove 10 and the mounting edge 220. The mounting protrusion 221 extends rearward to avoid being visible on the exterior surface.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present application, a through hole 2211 extending from front to back is provided on the mounting protrusion 221, and a through hole 111 matching the through hole 2211 is provided on the front groove wall 11. A fastener passes through the through hole 111 and extends into the through hole 2211. By providing the through hole 111 and the through hole 2211, the front groove wall 11 can be fixed to the mounting edge 220 using the fastener.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present application, an internal thread is provided in the through hole 2211, and the fastener is fixed in the through hole 2211. Alternatively, a detachable nut is provided at the rear of the fastener, the nut is located at the rear side of the mounting protrusion 221, and the nut is located at the rear side of the mounting hole 12211.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, the two side walls 1222 are spaced apart from each other in the forward direction, and abutment protrusions 121 are provided at the front ends of the two side walls 1222. The two abutment protrusions 121 are respectively installed on either side of the protrusion 221. By setting the side walls 1222 apart from each other in the forward direction, firstly, the width of the front end of the buckle groove 122 is larger, which facilitates the installation protrusion 221 to enter the buckle groove 122 and be installed in the installation hole 12211; secondly, it facilitates the support of the two side walls 1222 for the two abutment protrusions 121 and forms a force balance.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present application, the inner end of the sealing portion 20 is located on the inner side of the front beam body 210, thereby shielding the front beam 200. A guide edge 123 is provided on the inner side of the rear groove wall 12, and the guide edge 123 is tilted backward in the inward direction. The provision of the guide edge 123 increases the opening inside the fixing groove 10, facilitating the installation of the mounting edge 220 into the fixing groove 10.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present application, the sealing portion 20 has a front extension section 21 that is bent and extended forward along the inner side of the fixed groove 10, and an outer extension section 22 that is extended outward along the front end of the front extension section 21. The outer end of the outer extension section 22 is located outside the plane where the outer end of the fixed groove 10 is located. The outer extension section 22 is a convex arc, which is conducive to increasing contact with the door body and improving the sealing performance; the outer extension section 22 is spaced apart from the fixed groove 10, further increasing the sealable space of the door lining strip 100 in the front-to-back direction, which is conducive to increasing the sealing performance with the door body. The size of the front groove wall 11 in the left-right direction is larger than the size of the rear groove wall 12 in the left-right direction.

[0071] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, it is still possible for a person skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or to replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A door lining guard strip for a dishwasher, which is provided on the front beam of the inner tank of the dishwasher, characterized in that: include: A fixing groove, which is fixedly arranged with the front beam; a sealing portion, which is located at the front side of the fixing groove and is connected to the fixing groove; The front beam comprises a front beam main body and a mounting edge bent outwardly and extending along the front end of the front beam main body, wherein the mounting edge is located in the fixing groove.

2. The door lining strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing groove comprises a front groove wall, a rear groove wall, and a groove bottom wall connecting the outer ends of the front groove wall and the rear groove wall, and the sealing portion is connected to the inner end of the front groove wall.

3. The door lining protection strip according to claim 2, characterized in that: A forward-projecting abutting protrusion for abutting against the mounting edge is provided on the rear groove wall.

4. The door lining strip according to claim 3, characterized in that: A buckle groove protruding backward is provided on the rear groove wall. The buckle groove has a buckle groove bottom and two side walls located on both sides of the buckle groove bottom. The abutting protrusion is formed by extending forward along the front end of the side walls.

5. The door lining protection strip according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting protrusion extending backward is provided on the mounting edge, a mounting hole matching the mounting protrusion is opened at the bottom of the buckle groove, and the mounting protrusion passes through the mounting hole.

6. The door lining protection strip according to claim 5, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on the mounting protrusion and extends through the front and back, and a through hole matching the through hole is opened on the front groove wall. The fastener passes through the through hole and extends into the through hole.

7. The door lining protection strip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two side walls are away from each other in the forward direction, and the abutting protrusions are provided at the front ends of the two side walls. The two abutting protrusions are respectively located on both sides of the mounting protrusion.

8. The door lining strip according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: A guide edge is provided on the inner side of the rear groove wall, and the guide edge is tilted backward in the inward direction.

9. The door lining strip according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The sealing portion comprises a front extension section bent and extended forward along the inner side of the fixing groove, and an outer extension section extending outward along the front end of the front extension section, wherein the outer end of the outer extension section is located outside the plane where the outer end of the fixing groove is located.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: A door lining protection strip according to any one of claims 1 to 9.