A front door
By installing decorative covers on the frame of the thermal break door and overlapping multi-cavity thermal insulation strips on the door frame, the problems of reduced aesthetics and hinge wear caused by exposed mounting holes are solved, resulting in higher cleanliness, longer service life, and better thermal and sound insulation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521877009.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-01
AI Technical Summary
The existing thermal break doors have exposed mounting holes, which reduces their neatness and aesthetics, accelerates hinge wear, and affects their service life.
A decorative cover is installed at the mounting hole of the main door frame, and a multi-cavity heat insulation strip and an equal pressure rubber strip are installed on the door leaf frame, overlapping to enhance heat insulation and sound insulation performance, while covering the mounting hole to prevent dust from entering.
It improves the neatness and aesthetics of the entrance door, extends the service life of the hinges and the door, and enhances the heat insulation and sound insulation effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of door and window technology, specifically to an entrance door. Background Technology
[0002] An entrance door is the door in a building such as a home, apartment, or residence that connects the exterior and interior. Aluminum alloy materials are widely used in building doors and windows due to their advantages such as light weight, easy installation, reusability, and environmental friendliness. Because thermally broken aluminum alloy doors offer excellent heat insulation and soundproofing, and their thermal break strips ensure that the exterior door panel maintains a similar temperature to the outside, and the interior door panel maintains a similar temperature to the interior, they are less prone to condensation and can extend the door's lifespan. Therefore, they are increasingly used in entrance doors.
[0003] Existing thermal break doors typically consist of a door leaf, a door frame, and hinges. The hinges are fixedly installed in mounting holes on the door frame, and the door leaf is then hinged to the door frame via the hinges. After the hinges are installed, the mounting holes are exposed without any protective treatment. This not only reduces the neatness and aesthetics of the entrance door but also makes it easy for dust and impurities to enter the hinges, leading to accelerated wear and tear and reducing the lifespan of the hinges and even the entire thermal break door. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the issues of reduced aesthetics and accelerated hinge wear in existing thermal break doors due to the lack of protective treatment for mounting holes, this invention provides an entry door with the following specific technical solution:
[0005] An entrance door includes a first door leaf, a first hinge, and a main door frame. The main door frame has a first mounting hole, and the first hinge is fixedly mounted on the main door frame through the first mounting hole. The first door leaf is hinged to the main door frame through the first hinge. The entrance door also includes a first frame decorative cover and a first door leaf frame. The first frame decorative cover is fixedly mounted on the main door frame and is used to cover the first mounting hole. The first door leaf is fixedly mounted on the first door leaf frame and is hinged to the main door frame through the first hinge. A first multi-cavity thermal insulation strip is fixedly mounted on the main door frame, and a first pressure-equalizing rubber strip is fixedly mounted on the first door leaf frame. The first multi-cavity thermal insulation strip overlaps with the first pressure-equalizing rubber strip.
[0006] The entrance door, by providing a first frame decorative cover to enclose the first mounting hole, not only improves the door's neatness and aesthetics but also prevents dust and impurities from entering the mounting hole and hinges, reducing hinge wear during use and extending the lifespan of both the hinges and the entrance door. Furthermore, the overlap between the first multi-cavity thermal insulation strip and the first equal-pressure adhesive strip in the entrance door effectively ensures its thermal insulation and sound insulation performance, making it highly practical overall.
[0007] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a first sealing strip, the main door frame includes a first main frame body, the first door leaf frame includes a first door leaf main material, the first door leaf main material is provided with a first mounting groove, the first sealing strip is fixedly installed in the first mounting groove, the first multi-cavity heat insulation strip is provided with a first snap-fit groove on the side near the first main frame body, the first frame decorative cover includes a first snap-fit part and a first extension part, the first snap-fit part snaps into the first snap-fit groove, and the first extension part abuts against the first sealing strip.
[0008] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a threshold, the lower end of the main door frame is connected to one end of the threshold, and the lower end of the first door frame is connected to the other end of the threshold.
[0009] Preferably, the threshold includes a first threshold profile, a second threshold profile, and a threshold heat insulation strip. The first threshold profile and the second threshold profile are fixedly connected by the threshold heat insulation strip. The second threshold profile is provided with a water-blocking step and a water-falling slope.
[0010] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a stop strip, and a second pressure-equalizing strip is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first door frame. The stop strip is snapped onto the second threshold profile, and the stop strip abuts against the second pressure-equalizing strip. The lower end of the first door frame is connected to the threshold through the second pressure-equalizing strip and the stop strip.
[0011] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a second sealing strip, and the lower end of the first door frame is provided with a second mounting groove. The second sealing strip is fixedly installed in the second mounting groove, and the second sealing strip abuts against the surface of the end of the first threshold profile that is directly opposite the second mounting groove.
[0012] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a connector and a third sealing strip. The connector is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first door frame. The bottom of the connector is provided with a third mounting groove. The third sealing strip is fixedly installed in the third mounting groove. The end of the third sealing strip away from the first door frame abuts against the ground.
[0013] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a second door leaf, a second hinge, and a second frame decorative cover. The main door frame is provided with a second mounting hole. The second hinge is installed in the second mounting hole. The second door leaf is hinged to the main door frame through the second hinge. The second frame decorative cover is fixedly installed on the main door frame and is used to cover the second mounting hole.
[0014] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a second door frame, the second door leaf is fixedly installed on the second door frame, the second door frame is hinged to the main door frame through the second hinge, a second multi-cavity heat insulation strip is fixedly installed on the main door frame, and a third pressure-equalizing rubber strip is fixedly installed on the second door frame, the second multi-cavity heat insulation strip overlaps with the third pressure-equalizing rubber strip.
[0015] Preferably, the entrance door further includes a fourth sealing strip, the second door frame includes a second door main material, the second door main material is provided with a fourth mounting groove, the fourth sealing strip is fixedly installed in the fourth mounting groove, the second multi-cavity heat insulation strip is provided with a second snap-fit groove on the side near the first main frame, the second frame decorative cover includes a second snap-fit part and a second extension part, the second snap-fit part snaps into the second snap-fit groove, and the second extension part abuts against the fourth sealing strip. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The present invention can be further understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale; rather, the focus is on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an entrance door in one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the first hinge, the first frame decorative cover, the main door frame, and the first door leaf frame in one embodiment of the present utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the second hinge, the second frame decorative cover, the main door frame, and the second door leaf frame in one embodiment of the present utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the first multi-cavity heat insulation strip and the first equal pressure adhesive strip in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the second multi-cavity heat insulation strip and the second equal pressure adhesive strip in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 6This is an outdoor view of an entrance door according to one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 This is an interior view of an entrance door according to one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 8 As shown in one embodiment of this utility model, along Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of line AB in the middle;
[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structural relationship between the threshold and the main door frame in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the connector and the third sealing strip in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. First door leaf; 2. First hinge; 3. Main door frame; 4. First frame decorative cover; 5. First door leaf frame; 6. First multi-cavity heat insulation strip; 7. First pressure-equalizing rubber strip; 8. First sealing strip; 9. Threshold; 10. Stopping rubber strip; 11. Second pressure-equalizing rubber strip; 12. Second sealing strip; 14. Connector; 15. Third sealing strip; 16. Second door leaf; 17. Second hinge; 18. Second frame decorative cover; 19. Second door leaf frame; 20. Second multi-cavity heat insulation strip; 21. Third pressure-equalizing rubber strip; 22. Fourth sealing strip. 23. Seal; 30. Material layer; 40. First main frame; 41. First snap-fit part; 50. First door leaf main material; 51. First mounting groove; 52. Second mounting groove; 60. First snap-fit groove; 90. First threshold profile; 91. Second threshold profile; 92. Threshold heat insulation strip; 900. Water-blocking step; 901. Drain slope; 140. Third mounting groove; 180. Second snap-fit part; 181. Second extension part; 190. Second door leaf main material; 191. Fourth mounting groove; 200. Second snap-fit groove. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the utility model and do not limit its scope of protection.
[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0031] In this utility model, "first" and "second" do not represent a specific quantity or order, but are merely used to distinguish names.
[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model provides an entrance door, which includes a first door leaf 1, a first hinge 2, and a main door frame 3. The main door frame 3 has a first mounting hole, and the first hinge 2 is fixedly mounted on the main door frame 3 through the first mounting hole. The first door leaf 1 is hinged to the main door frame 3 through the first hinge 2. Specifically, one end of the hinge can be mounted to the main door frame 3 using a screw that matches the first mounting hole, and then the other end of the hinge can be fixed to the first door leaf 1 using a screw or bolt, thereby achieving the hinge between the first door leaf 1 and the main door frame 3. A material layer 23 is filled inside the first door leaf 1. This material includes, but is not limited to, polyurethane foam, rock wool, and expanded glass, which has sound insulation, heat insulation, and fireproofing effects. Figure 1 For along Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the CD line.
[0033] The entrance door also includes a first frame decorative cover 4 and a first door leaf frame 5. The first frame decorative cover 4 is fixedly installed on the main door frame 3 and is used to cover the first mounting hole. The first door leaf 1 is fixedly installed on the first door leaf frame 5. The first door leaf frame 5 is hinged to the main door frame 3 through the first hinge 2. A first multi-cavity heat insulation strip 6 is fixedly installed on the main door frame 3. A first equal pressure rubber strip 7 is fixedly installed on the first door leaf frame 5. The first multi-cavity heat insulation strip 6 overlaps with the first equal pressure rubber strip 7.
[0034] Preferably, the overlap here is a surface overlap to increase the contact area between the first multi-cavity thermal insulation strip 6 and the first equal-pressure adhesive strip 7, thereby improving the thermal and sound insulation performance of the entrance door. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the first multi-cavity heat insulation strip 6 can be fixedly installed on the main door frame 3 by snap-fit, and the first equal pressure adhesive strip 7 can be fixedly installed on the first door leaf frame 5 by snap-fit. Similarly, the hole cover is fixedly installed on the main door frame 3 by snap-fit.
[0035] The entrance door, by providing a first frame decorative cover 4 to cover the first mounting hole, not only improves the door's neatness and aesthetics but also prevents dust and impurities from entering the mounting hole and hinges, reducing hinge wear during use and extending the lifespan of both the hinges and the entrance door. Furthermore, the overlap between the first multi-cavity thermal insulation strip 6 and the first equal-pressure adhesive strip 7 in the entrance door effectively ensures its thermal insulation and sound insulation performance, making it highly practical overall.
[0036] As a preferred technical solution, such as Figure 1 As shown, the entrance door also includes a first sealing strip 8, the main door frame 3 includes a first main frame body 30, the first door leaf frame 5 includes a first door leaf main material 50, the first door leaf main material 50 is provided with a first mounting groove 51, the first sealing strip 8 is fixedly installed in the first mounting groove 51, the first multi-cavity heat insulation strip 6 is provided with a first snap-fit groove 60 on the side near the first main frame body 30, the first frame decorative cover 4 includes a first snap-fit part 40 and a first extension part 41, the first snap-fit part 40 snaps into the first snap-fit groove 60, and the first extension part 41 abuts against the first sealing strip 8.
[0037] Here, the first frame decorative cover 4 can extend along the length of the corresponding main door frame 3, covering the entire side of the main door frame 3. The first sealing strip 8 mainly functions as dustproof and soundproof. The first snap-fit part 40 snaps into the first snap-fit groove 60 and the first extension part 41 abuts against the first sealing strip 8. This serves two purposes: firstly, to improve the firmness of the installation of the first frame decorative cover 4 and prevent it from falling off due to vibration; and secondly, to improve the overall aesthetics of the entrance door. In addition, the abutment between the first extension part 41 and the first sealing strip 8 can also, to a certain extent, ensure the sealing performance between the main door frame 3 and the first door leaf frame 5, thereby improving the sound and heat insulation performance of the entrance door.
[0038] As a preferred technical solution, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 As shown, the entrance door also includes a threshold 9, the lower end of the main door frame 3 is connected to one end of the threshold 9, and the lower end of the first door leaf frame 5 is connected to the other end of the threshold 9.
[0039] Specifically, the threshold 9 includes a first threshold profile 90, a second threshold profile 91, and a threshold heat insulation strip 92. The first threshold profile 90 and the second threshold profile 91 are fixedly connected by the threshold heat insulation strip 92. The first threshold profile 90 is provided with a water-blocking step 900 and a drainage slope 901. The main functions of the threshold 9 are as follows:
[0040] 1. It prevents outdoor wind, rain, dust, dirt and other impurities from entering the room, keeping the indoor environment clean.
[0041] 2. The threshold 9, as the transition part between the door frame and the ground, can withstand a certain amount of friction and impact, thereby protecting the ground from damage caused by the opening or closing of the door. At the same time, it makes the door fit the ground more stably, reduces door shaking, and improves service life.
[0042] 3. The tight fit between the threshold 9 and the door frame and the ground improves the door's heat insulation and sound insulation, thereby enhancing the comfort of the home environment.
[0043] The installation of the water-blocking step 900 and the drainage slope 901 can further prevent rainwater from entering the room and reduce air and rain leakage through the door gaps.
[0044] like Figure 10As shown, the entrance door also includes a stop strip 10 and a second sealing strip 12. A second pressure-equalizing strip 11 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first door frame 5. The stop strip 10 is snapped onto the second threshold profile 91. The stop strip 10 abuts against the second pressure-equalizing strip 11. The lower end of the first door frame 5 is connected to the threshold 9 through the second pressure-equalizing strip 11 and the stop strip 10.
[0045] The entrance door also includes a second sealing strip 12. The lower end of the first door frame 5 is provided with a second mounting groove 52. The second sealing strip 12 is fixedly installed in the second mounting groove 52. The second sealing strip 12 abuts against the end of the first threshold profile 90 on the surface of the second mounting groove 52.
[0046] The abutting strip 10 and the second equal pressure strip 11 are tightly abutted and adhered, and the second sealing strip 12 is tightly adhered to the surface of the water-blocking step 900, which can ensure the sealing performance of the entrance door and improve its sound insulation and heat insulation effect.
[0047] As a preferred technical solution, such as Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the entrance door also includes a second door leaf 16, a second hinge 17, and a second frame decorative cover 18. The main door frame 3 is provided with a second mounting hole. The second hinge 17 is installed in the second mounting hole. The second door leaf 16 is hinged to the main door frame 3 through the second hinge 17. The second frame decorative cover 18 is fixedly installed on the main door frame 3 and is used to cover the second mounting hole.
[0048] The entrance door also includes a second door frame 19, with the second door leaf 16 fixedly mounted on the second door frame 19. The second door frame 19 is hinged to the main door frame 3 via the second hinge 17. A second multi-cavity heat insulation strip 20 is fixedly mounted on the main door frame 3, and a third pressure-equalizing rubber strip 21 is fixedly mounted on the second door frame 19. The second multi-cavity heat insulation strip 20 overlaps with the third pressure-equalizing rubber strip 21. Preferably, this overlap is a surface overlap, which increases the contact area between the second multi-cavity heat insulation strip 20 and the third pressure-equalizing rubber strip 21, thereby improving the sound and heat insulation performance of the entrance door.
[0049] The second frame decorative cover 18 can extend along the length of the corresponding main door frame 3, covering the side of the main door frame 3, improving the overall aesthetics of the entrance door while ensuring its sound and heat insulation effect.
[0050] like Figure 3 as well as Figure 5As shown, the entrance door also includes a fourth sealing strip 22. The second door frame 19 includes a second door main material 190. The second door main material 190 is provided with a fourth mounting groove 191. The fourth sealing strip 22 is fixedly installed in the fourth mounting groove 191. The second multi-cavity heat insulation strip 20 is provided with a second snap-fit groove 200 on the side near the first main frame 30. The second frame decorative cover 18 includes a second snap-fit part 180 and a second extension part 181. The second snap-fit part 180 snaps into the second snap-fit groove 200, and the second extension part 181 abuts against the fourth sealing strip 22.
[0051] The second snap-fit portion 180 snaps into the second snap-fit groove 200, and the second extension portion 181 abuts against the second sealing strip 12. Its functions include: 1. ensuring the connection between the second frame decorative cover 18 and the second multi-cavity heat insulation strip 20 by snap-fitting, and preventing the second frame decorative cover 18 from shaking or falling off; 2. the second frame decorative cover 18 is generally made of plastic with good insulation properties, and its snap-fitting with the second multi-cavity heat insulation strip 20 can also enhance the sound insulation and heat insulation effect of the entrance door to a certain extent.
[0052] As a preferred technical solution, such as Figure 10 As shown, the entrance door also includes a connector 14 and a third sealing strip 15. The connector 14 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first door frame 5. The bottom of the connector 14 is provided with a third mounting groove 140. The third sealing strip 15 is fixedly installed in the third mounting groove 140, and the end of the third sealing strip 15 away from the first door frame 5 abuts against the ground. The entrance door of this utility model includes two technical solutions for lower thresholds: one is a low threshold, achieved through the structure of the threshold 9; the other is a thresholdless design, achieved through the connector 14 and the third sealing strip 15 to achieve a sealing state between the first door frame 5 and the ground. In this embodiment, the entrance door does not have a threshold, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the third sealing strip 15 and the connector 14 ensure the sealing effect of the door gap between the first door frame 5 and the ground, thereby simplifying the overall structure of the entrance door.
[0053] Of course, depending on the customer's needs, the entrance door may also be without a threshold structure and a third sealing strip 15. In this case, the entrance door is in a non-sealed state without a threshold 9.
[0054] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0055] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An entrance door, comprising a first door leaf, a first hinge, and a main door frame, wherein the main door frame has a first mounting hole, the first hinge is fixedly mounted on the main door frame through the first mounting hole, and the first door leaf is hinged to the main door frame through the first hinge, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a first frame decorative cover and a first door leaf frame. The first frame decorative cover is fixedly installed on the main door frame and is used to cover the first mounting hole. The first door leaf is fixedly installed on the first door leaf frame. The first door leaf frame is hinged to the main door frame through the first hinge. A first multi-cavity heat insulation strip is fixedly installed on the main door frame. A first equal pressure rubber strip is fixedly installed on the first door leaf frame. The first multi-cavity heat insulation strip overlaps with the first equal pressure rubber strip.
2. The entrance door as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a first sealing strip, the main door frame includes a first main frame body, the first door leaf frame includes a first door leaf main material, the first door leaf frame is provided with a first mounting groove, the first sealing strip is fixedly installed in the first mounting groove, the first multi-cavity heat insulation strip is provided with a first snap-fit groove on the side near the first main frame body, the first frame decorative cover includes a first snap-fit part and a first extension part, the first snap-fit part snaps into the first snap-fit groove, and the first extension part abuts against the first sealing strip.
3. The entrance door as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a threshold, with the lower end of the main door frame connected to one end of the threshold and the lower end of the first door frame connected to the other end of the threshold.
4. An entrance door as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The threshold includes a first threshold profile, a second threshold profile, and a threshold heat insulation strip. The first threshold profile and the second threshold profile are fixedly connected by the threshold heat insulation strip. The first threshold profile is provided with an outdoor water-blocking step and a drainage slope.
5. An entrance door as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a stop strip. A second pressure-equalizing strip is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first door frame. The stop strip is snapped onto the second threshold profile. The stop strip abuts against the second pressure-equalizing strip. The lower end of the first door frame is connected to the threshold through the second pressure-equalizing strip and the stop strip.
6. An entrance door as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a second sealing strip. The lower end of the first door frame is provided with a second mounting groove. The second sealing strip is fixedly installed in the second mounting groove. The second sealing strip abuts against the surface of the end of the first threshold profile that is directly opposite the second mounting groove.
7. An entrance door as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a connector and a third sealing strip. The connector is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first door frame. The bottom of the connector is provided with a third mounting groove. The third sealing strip is fixedly installed in the third mounting groove. The end of the third sealing strip away from the first door frame abuts against the ground.
8. An entrance door as described in any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a second door leaf, a second hinge, and a second frame decorative cover. The main door frame is provided with a second mounting hole. The second hinge is installed in the second mounting hole. The second door leaf is hinged to the main door frame through the second hinge. The second frame decorative cover is fixedly installed on the main door frame and is used to cover the second mounting hole.
9. An entrance door as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a second door frame, the second door leaf is fixedly installed on the second door frame, the second door frame is hinged to the main door frame through the second hinge, a second multi-cavity heat insulation strip is fixedly installed on the main door frame, a second pressure equalization rubber strip is fixedly installed on the second door frame, and the second multi-cavity heat insulation strip overlaps with the second pressure equalization rubber strip.
10. An entrance door as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The entrance door also includes a fourth sealing strip. The second door frame includes a second door main material. The second door frame is provided with a fourth mounting groove. The fourth sealing strip is fixedly installed in the fourth mounting groove. The second multi-cavity heat insulation strip is provided with a second snap-fit groove on the side near the first main frame. The second frame decorative cover includes a second snap-fit part and a second extension part. The second snap-fit part snaps into the second snap-fit groove, and the second extension part abuts against the fourth sealing strip.