Vehicle sealing structure and convertible

By incorporating a combination of connectors and limiting protrusions on the windshield, the problems of easy detachment and difficult installation of sealing strips are solved, achieving stable connection and efficient sealing, thus improving the vehicle's appearance and sealing performance.

CN223750634UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02COOPER-STANDARD INVESTMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520461840.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the sealing strip is bonded to the windshield with tape. It is easily corroded by dust and water stains, which leads to the degradation of the adhesive performance, causing sealing failure and leakage at the glass edge. In addition, the installation is difficult, time-consuming, and affects the appearance and functionality.

Method used

The combination structure of the plug and the limiting protrusion allows the sealing strip to be inserted into the plug groove of the windshield. The sealing strip is fixed by the cooperation between the limiting protrusion and the plug piece, avoiding the use of adhesive tape and improving the connection reliability and sealing performance.

Benefits of technology

This achieves a stable connection between the sealing strip and the windshield, reduces installation difficulty, extends the service life of the sealing strip, improves the overall vehicle appearance and sealing performance, and reduces assembly time.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle sealing, and discloses a vehicle sealing structure and a convertible. The sealing structure comprises a sealing rubber strip, a windshield, a baffle, a cross beam and a ceiling, the windshield is attached to the baffle, an inserting groove is defined by the windshield and the baffle, an inserting head is arranged on the sealing rubber strip, inserting pieces are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the inserting head, a limiting protruding part is arranged on the edge of the baffle, and the edge of the inserting piece on one side abuts against the limiting protruding part. The sealing rubber strip is further connected with the cross beam, the windshield and the baffle are installed on the upper side of the cross beam, and the edge of the ceiling abuts against the sealing rubber strip. The problems that in the prior art, a sealing rubber strip is fixed through an adhesive tape, bonding is difficult, needed working hours are long, shape and position fluctuation is large after attaching, and appearance and functionality are prone to decline as time goes by are solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to vehicle sealing technical field especially relates to a vehicle sealing structure and convertible. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the structure design of convertible, the joint part of movable top and front windshield glass usually adopts sealing rubber strip as waterproof and dustproof component. The traditional implementation scheme is to fix the sealing rubber strip on the surface of metal sheet metal part along the windshield glass, but the structure has double technical defects: firstly, due to the installation height limitation, the upper surface of the rubber strip is always lower than the joint plane of windshield glass and top, when the top is closed, obvious structural depression is formed at the joint, which directly affects the overall appearance of the vehicle; secondly, the current process generally adopts 3M adhesive tape to bond the rubber strip on the edge of front windshield glass, however, during the dynamic driving process of the vehicle, the bonding interface is long-term exposed to the environment of dust pollution and water stain erosion, which is easy to cause the performance attenuation of the adhesive, finally leading to sealing failure and causing the glass edge leakage problem. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses a sealing structure and convertible, solve the adhesive tape fixed sealing rubber strip's bonding difficult, the required working hours are more under the prior art, and the shape position fluctuation is big after sticking, along with time elapses, and it is easy to cause the problem of appearance and functional decline.

[0004] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: the utility model provides a sealing structure, including sealing rubber strip, windshield glass, baffle, crossbeam and top, the windshield glass is attached with baffle, the windshield glass and baffle enclose and form the insertion slot, the insertion head is set up on the sealing rubber strip, the insertion head both sides symmetry sets up the insertion piece, the baffle edge sets up the limit protruding portion, the edge of one side insertion piece and limit protruding portion abut, the other side insertion piece and windshield glass abut, the sealing rubber strip is also connected with crossbeam, the windshield glass and baffle are installed on the crossbeam upside, and the top edge abuts on the sealing rubber strip.

[0005] As preferably, at least two sets of limit protruding portions are provided on the baffle along the insertion direction of the insertion head, and at least two sets of insertion pieces are provided on the side of the insertion head close to the baffle, and the insertion pieces correspond to the limit protruding portions one by one.

[0006] As preferably, the insertion pieces on both sides of the front end of the insertion head are conical.

[0007] As preferably, a guide rail is installed on the crossbeam, the cross section of the guide rail is C-shaped, the edge of the guide rail is inwardly bent to form an abutting plate, the sealing rubber strip is provided with a limiting portion, the limiting portion is buckled in the guide rail, and the abutting plate is pressed on the limiting portion.

[0008] As preferably, the limiting part is obliquely installed with a guide lip on one side, a guide surface is formed on the lower side of the guide lip, and the guide surface slides into the guide rail along the edge of the abutting plate.

[0009] As preferably, a decorative plate is installed on the upper side of the cross beam, the decorative plate is installed on the side away from the windshield, a sealing lip is arranged on the sealing rubber strip, and the sealing lip is press-connected on the upper side of the decorative plate.

[0010] As preferably, an abutting surface is arranged at the root of the plug-in connector, and the abutting surface abuts with the edge of the windshield.

[0011] As preferably, the roof abuts with the sealing rubber strip, the edge of the abutting surface is flush with the upper surface of the windshield, a protruding part is arranged on the side away from the windshield of the abutting surface, the roof abuts with the protruding part, and a cavity is arranged in the protruding part.

[0012] As preferably, a guide part is arranged on the upper side of the sealing rubber strip in a protruding manner, the guide part is hook-shaped in cross section, and a cavity is arranged in the guide part.

[0013] A convertible car comprises the vehicle sealing structure, the front of the convertible car is provided with the windshield, the rear of the convertible car is provided with a storage groove, and the roof is rotatably arranged in the storage groove.

[0014] The plug-in connector is arranged on the sealing rubber strip, the plug-in connector is inserted into the plug-in groove on the lower side of the windshield, the edge of the plug-in piece is clamped on the limiting protruding part, the plug-in connector is limited in the plug-in groove through the limiting protruding part, the sealing rubber strip can abut on the edge of the windshield, the sealing rubber strip is fixed on the edge of the windshield through the above physical structure, the use of adhesive tape is avoided, the reliability of connection is improved, the sealing rubber strip and the windshield are not separated with time, the probability of water leakage and air leakage between the sealing rubber strip and the windshield is reduced, the appearance and sealing performance of the whole vehicle are improved, and the assembly time is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the sealing rubber strip of the utility model;

[0016] Fig. 2 is a main view of the sealing rubber strip of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure: 1, sealing rubber strip; 11, plug-in connector; 12, plug-in piece; 13, limiting part; 14, lead-in lip; 15, lead-in surface; 16, sealing lip; 17, abutting surface; 18, raised part; 19, guide part; 2, windshield; 3, baffle; 31, limiting convex part; 4, plug-in slot; 5, cross beam; 6, roof; 7, guide rail; 71, abutting plate; 8, trim panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with the drawings and examples. It can be understood that the specific examples described herein are only used to explain the utility model and are not limited to the utility model. In addition, it should be noted that only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the drawings for ease of description, not all the structures.

[0019] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature "on", "above" and "above" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0021] In the description of the embodiment, the terms "up", "down", "right", etc. orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0022] In the current technology, the sealing strip is bonded to the windshield with adhesives such as 3M. ​​However, over time, the adhesive may age, causing the sealing strip to detach from the windshield, which can lead to water and air leaks.

[0023] To solve the above problems, such as Figs. 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides a vehicle sealing structure, including a sealing strip 1, a windshield 2, a baffle 3, a crossbeam 5, and a canopy 6. The windshield 2 is fitted with the baffle 3, and the windshield 2 and the baffle 3 form an insertion groove 4. The sealing strip 1 is provided with a connector 11, and the connector 11 is symmetrically provided with insertion pieces 12 on both sides. The edge of the baffle 3 is provided with a limiting protrusion 31. The edge of one insertion piece 12 abuts against the limiting protrusion 31, and the other insertion piece 12 abuts against the windshield 2. The sealing strip 1 is also connected to the crossbeam 5. The windshield 2 and the baffle 3 are installed on the upper side of the crossbeam 5. The edge of the canopy 6 abuts against the sealing strip 1. The windshield 2 is installed at the front of the convertible, and a storage groove is provided at the rear of the convertible. The canopy 6 is rotatably installed in the storage groove.

[0024] The canopy 6 can rotate within the storage slot. After the canopy 6 is opened, its edge abuts against the sealing strip 1. A baffle 3 is installed on the inner side of the windshield 2, and the sealing strip 1 is directly installed in the insertion slot 4. A limiting protrusion 31 is provided on one side of the baffle 3 in the insertion slot 4. When the connector 11 is inserted, the connector pieces 12 on both sides are conical, facilitating inward insertion. The edges of the connector pieces 12 will engage with the limiting protrusion 31, preventing the connector 11 from being pulled out in the opposite direction, thereby fixing the connector 11 and sealing it. The sealing strip 1 and the windshield 2 are installed by connecting the insert piece 12 and the limiting protrusion 31. When the insert piece 12 is inserted into the insert groove 4, the outer sealing strip 1 will undergo slight deformation during the contact process with the windshield 2, which can press the sealing strip 1 tightly on the windshield 2 to achieve a sealing effect. This utility model fixes the sealing strip 1 by inserting it, which can reduce the installation difficulty. At the same time, the insert plate limits the position and achieves sealing through physical cooperation, thus extending the sealing ability of the sealing strip 1.

[0025] To further enhance sealing performance, at least two sets of limiting protrusions 31 are provided on the baffle 3 along the insertion direction of the connector 11, and at least two sets of insertion pieces 12 are provided on the side of the connector 11 closest to the baffle 3. Each insertion piece 12 corresponds one-to-one with a limiting protrusion 31, and each insertion piece 12 on one side of the baffle 3 is fixed in place by a limiting protrusion 31 to prevent the connector 11 from dislodging. This ensures a tighter fit between the sealing strip 1 and the insertion groove 4, achieving optimal sealing. The more insertion pieces that mate with the limiting protrusions 31, the better the connection and fixation effect of the sealing strip 1.

[0026] In order to facilitate the insertion of the sealing strip 1 into the insertion slot 4, the insertion tabs 12 on both sides of the front end of the insertion head 11 are tapered, facilitating insertion into the gap of the insertion slot 4. The insertion tabs 12 on the rear side are parallel to the insertion tabs 12 on the front side. The insertion tabs 12 are arranged in a fishbone shape on the insertion head 11, so that each insertion tab 12 can abut against the front windshield and the baffle 3 on both sides, increasing the sealing and fixing effect.

[0027] The cross beam 5 is provided with a guide rail 7. The cross section of the guide rail 7 is C-shaped. The edge of the guide rail 7 is bent inward to form an abutting plate 71. The sealing strip 1 is provided with a limiting portion 13. The limiting portion 13 is buckled in the guide rail 7. The abutting plate 71 is pressed on the limiting portion 13. The other side of the sealing strip 1 is fixed on the cross beam 5 through the limiting portion 13, making the sealing strip 1 more stable. During installation, the limiting portion 13 is first pressed into the guide rail 7, and then extruded to deform, and the other side of the limiting portion 13 is pressed into the guide rail 7 again.

[0028] In order to reduce the installation difficulty of the limiting portion 13, an introduction lip 14 is obliquely installed on one side of the limiting portion 13. The lower side of the introduction lip 14 forms an introduction surface 15. The introduction surface 15 slides into the guide rail 7 along the edge of the abutting plate 71. The introduction lip 14 is in an inclined state. When the edge of the abutting plate 71 contacts the introduction surface 15 of the introduction lip 14, the introduction lip 14 is facilitated to slide into the guide rail 7, reducing the difficulty of installing the sealing strip 1.

[0029] A decorative plate 8 is installed on the upper side of the cross beam 5. The decorative plate 8 is installed on the side away from the windshield 2. The sealing strip 1 is provided with a sealing lip 16. The sealing lip 16 is pressed on the upper side of the decorative plate 8. After the installation of the sealing strip 1 is completed, the sealing lip 16 will be deformed by rotating. The sealing lip 16 will be pressed on the upper side of the decorative plate 8, so that the gap between the sealing strip 1 and the decorative plate 8 is filled, improving the sealing ability of the sealing strip 1.

[0030] The root of the insertion head 11 is provided with an abutting surface 17. The abutting surface 17 abuts against the edge of the windshield 2. Since the insertion plate is connected with the limiting protrusion 31, the abutting surface 17 is pressed tightly on the windshield 2, fixing the windshield 2 and achieving the sealing effect.

[0031] The roof 6 abuts against the sealing strip 1. The edge of the abutting surface 17 is flush with the upper surface of the windshield 2, so that the upper surface of the windshield 2 and the sealing strip 1 will not have a stepped depression. After the roof 6 is closed and abuts against the sealing strip 1, the upper surfaces of the roof 6, the sealing strip 1 and the windshield 2 are flush, having better integrity and being more beautiful. The abutting surface 17 is provided with a raised portion 18 on the side away from the windshield 2. The roof 6 abuts against the raised portion 18. The raised portion 18 is internally provided with a cavity. The roof 6 directly impacts on the raised portion 18. The cavity in the raised portion 18 can absorb the impact of the roof 6, protecting the roof 6 from deformation.

[0032] The upper side protrusion of the sealing rubber strip 1 is provided with a guide part 19, the guide part 19 is hook-shaped in cross section, the guide part 19 is provided with a cavity, the guide part 19 is first contacted with the ceiling during the closing process of the ceiling 6, the ceiling 6 is lifted, the cavity in the guide part 19 can relieve the vibration transmitted by the ceiling 6, and after the ceiling 6 is completely closed, the guide part 19 can avoid the ceiling 6 from shaking up and down along the vertical direction in the reverse direction, and the ceiling 6 is limited.

[0033] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present application are only examples for clearly illustrating the present application, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present application. Here, it is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent substitution and improvement within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle sealing structure, characterized in that, The device includes a sealing strip (1), a windshield (2), a baffle (3), a crossbeam (5), and a canopy (6). The windshield (2) is fitted to the baffle (3), and the windshield (2) and the baffle (3) form a slot (4). The sealing strip (1) is provided with a connector (11), and connector pieces (12) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the connector (11). The baffle (3) is provided with a limiting protrusion (31) on its edge. The edge of the connector piece (12) on one side abuts against the limiting protrusion (31), and the connector piece (12) on the other side abuts against the windshield (2). The sealing strip (1) is also connected to the crossbeam (5). The windshield (2) and the baffle (3) are installed on the upper side of the crossbeam (5), and the edge of the canopy (6) abuts against the sealing strip (1).

2. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the insertion direction of the connector (11), at least two sets of limiting protrusions (31) are provided on the baffle (3), and at least two sets of plug-in pieces (12) are provided on the side of the connector (11) near the baffle (3), and the plug-in pieces (12) correspond one-to-one with the limiting protrusions (31).

3. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug tabs (12) on both sides of the front end of the plug (11) are tapered.

4. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A guide rail (7) is installed on the crossbeam (5). The guide rail (7) has a C-shaped cross section. The edge of the guide rail (7) is bent inward to form an abutment plate (71). The sealing strip (1) is provided with a limiting part (13). The limiting part (13) is fastened inside the guide rail (7). The abutment plate (71) is pressed against the limiting part (13).

5. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, An inlet lip (14) is obliquely installed on one side of the limiting part (13), and an inlet surface (15) is formed on the lower side of the inlet lip (14). The inlet surface (15) slides into the guide rail (7) along the edge of the abutment plate (71).

6. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A decorative panel (8) is installed on the upper side of the crossbeam (5). The decorative panel (8) is installed on the side away from the windshield (2). A sealing lip (16) is provided on the sealing strip (1). The sealing lip (16) is pressed against the upper side of the decorative panel (8).

7. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug (11) has an abutment surface (17) at its root, and the abutment surface (17) abuts against the edge of the windshield (2).

8. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The canopy (6) abuts against the sealing strip (1), the edge of the abutting surface (17) is flush with the upper surface of the windshield (2), a raised part (18) is provided on the side of the abutting surface (17) away from the windshield (2), the canopy (6) abuts against the raised part (18), and a cavity is provided inside the raised part (18).

9. The vehicle sealing structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sealing strip (1) has a guide part (19) protruding on its upper side. The guide part (19) has a hook-shaped cross section and a cavity inside the guide part (19).

10. A convertible, characterized in that, The vehicle sealing structure includes any one of claims 1-9, wherein the windshield (2) is installed at the front of the convertible, and a storage slot is provided at the rear of the convertible, and the roof (6) is rotatably installed in the storage slot.