Arrangement for a vehicle roof and vehicle roof for a motor vehicle

Abstract

Arrangement (100) for a vehicle roof (1), comprising: - a cover system (3) comprising a front cover (4) and a rear cover (5) with respect to a longitudinal axis (L), - a guide rail (30) which is coupled to the cover system (3) and which extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis (L) and has a first and a second coupling projection (31, 32), and - a sealing profile (10), comprising: -- a sealing head (13) which extends elongatedly along a longitudinal axis (L) and which has a front and a rear sealing section (11, 12) with respect to the longitudinal axis (L), -- a sealing lip (15) extending longitudinally along the longitudinal axis (L), and -- a sealing foot (20) extending longitudinally along the longitudinal axis (L) and having a first and a second coupling projection (21, 22), wherein the sealing head (13) is coupled to the first coupling projection (21) and the sealing lip (15) is coupled to the second coupling projection (22) of the sealing foot (20), and wherein the coupling projections (21, 22) of the sealing foot (20) are hook-shaped in alignment with the coupling projections (31, 32) of the guide rail (30) for attaching the sealing profile (10) to the arrangement (100) and are configured to engage in a corresponding recess on the guide rail (30), such that the sealing sections (11, 12) are connected on the one hand to a respective cover edge (6, 7) of a respective cover (4, 5) and on the other hand to an edge of a roof body (2) work together to seal a gap between the cover (4, 5) and the roof body (2), and so that the sealing head (13),The sealing base (20) and the sealing lip (15) form a drainage channel (23) for discharging water and define this channel in a U-shape with respect to a cross-section transverse to the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the sealing head (13) and the sealing base (20) are each made of rubber and the rubber of the sealing base (20) has a higher stiffness than the rubber of the sealing head (13), . wherein the sealing profile (10) is coupled to the corresponding first and second coupling projections (31, 32) of the guide rail (30) by means of the first and second coupling projections (21, 22) of the sealing foot (20), such that the arrangement (100) is configured to be coupled to the vehicle roof (1) and to seal a gap between a roof body (2) of the vehicle roof (1) and the cover system (3) by means of the sealing profile (10), and wherein the cover system (3) comprises a front and a rear release lever which are coupled to the front cover (4) for extending, adjusting and moving it and which are movable along the guide rail (30) within the gap and which, when extending, adjusting or moving the front cover (4), push the sealing head (13) section by section outwards towards the roof body (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement for a vehicle roof and a vehicle roof for a motor vehicle with such an arrangement.

[0002] Some motor vehicles have roof or sunroof systems integrated into the vehicle roof, allowing visibility through the roof. It is necessary to seal the gaps between the roof or sunroof system and the fixed roof membrane against environmental influences, particularly water ingress. For this purpose, sealing elements are used, which are, for example, bonded, screwed, or clamped to components of the roof or sunroof system. Accordingly, establishing a reliable seal is a challenge. One sealing method is described in document DE 10 2006 038 000 B3. Document DE 102 26 771 A1 discloses a motor vehicle with a sunroof that is installed in a surrounding frame. A sliding panel has a seal that rests on a hollow profile which is hinged to the surrounding fixed frame.

[0003] The object of the invention is to create an arrangement for a vehicle roof that enables a reliable sealing of a corresponding vehicle roof in a simple and cost-effective manner and contributes to a controlled drainage of water.

[0004] The problem is solved by an arrangement having the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the arrangement are specified in the dependent claims.

[0005] An arrangement according to the invention for a vehicle roof comprises a cover system comprising a front cover and a rear cover with respect to a longitudinal axis. The arrangement further comprises a guide rail coupled to the cover system, which extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis and has a first and a second coupling projection. The arrangement also comprises a sealing profile having a sealing head extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis and comprising a front and a rear sealing section with respect to the longitudinal axis. The sealing profile further comprises a sealing lip extending longitudinally along the longitudinal axis and a sealing foot extending longitudinally along the longitudinal axis and having a first and a second coupling projection.The sealing head is coupled to the first coupling projection, and the sealing lip is coupled to the second coupling projection of the sealing base. The coupling projections of the sealing base are hook-shaped, aligned with the coupling projections of the guide rail for attaching the sealing profile to the assembly, and are designed to engage in corresponding recesses on the guide rail. This allows the sealing sections to interact with the edge of a cover and the edge of a roof body, sealing the gap between the cover and the roof body. The sealing head, the sealing base, and the sealing lip together form a drainage channel for water runoff, defining a U-shaped boundary with respect to a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.The sealing head and the sealing base are each made of rubber, with the rubber of the sealing base exhibiting a higher stiffness than that of the sealing head. The sealing profile is coupled to the corresponding first and second coupling projections of the guide rail via the first and second coupling projections of the sealing base, thus enabling the assembly to be coupled to the vehicle roof and, by means of the sealing profile, to seal a gap between the vehicle roof body and the cover system. The cover system has a front and a rear release lever, which are coupled to the front cover for extending, adjusting, and moving it. These levers are movable along the guide rail within the gap and, when extending, adjusting, or moving the front cover, push the sealing head outwards in sections towards the roof body.

[0006] Using the described arrangement and sealing profile, a sealing concept for a vehicle roof with two covers can be implemented, enabling reliable sealing of the vehicle roof in a simple and cost-effective manner and contributing to controlled water drainage. In particular, the sealing profile is advantageous for an arrangement with a movable front cover and a fixed rear cover on a corresponding, operational vehicle.

[0007] It is a finding related to the present invention that conventional sunroofs have a sealing concept with a roof cutout seal and a longitudinal gap seal for the fixed glass panel to seal gaps between the panels and the vehicle body. The roof cutout seal is also referred to as a "seal-on-body" (SOB - OEM bonds the seal to the body shell) or a "seal-on module," wherein the roof cutout seal is bonded to the body shell of the vehicle or the vehicle roof by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or attached to a rail by a sunroof supplier. The longitudinal gap seal for the fixed glass panel is generally attached laterally to the fixed glass panel, which is typically implemented as a rear, non-opening pane, using a sealing base.In this way, a seal can be established against the ingress of water from existing gaps, and movement and adjustment of the cover mechanisms of the front cover is made possible.

[0008] The front and rear release levers of the front cover are mechanical components that move within a gap formed by the two opposing longitudinal gap seals of the fixed glass panel and the roof cutout seal. The release lever moves, particularly in the area of ​​the longitudinal gap seal of the fixed glass panel, and pushes it inwards relative to the vehicle roof in operation. This inward displacement can amount to 50% of the width of the longitudinal gap seal of the fixed glass panel and therefore requires a relatively wide seal. However, a wide seal also necessitates a high seal, requiring corresponding installation space in both the horizontal and vertical planes.

[0009] Furthermore, attaching such a conventional sealing concept to the vehicle roof, for example by means of polyurethane foaming, results in a relatively wide extension within a horizontal plane, thus reducing or adversely affecting the available glass width. Among the undesirable consequences are a reduction in visibility through the respective cover and an impact on the aesthetic appeal of the sunroof system. When the sunroof is opened, the tilt lever pushes the longitudinal gap seal of the fixed glass panel inwards and downwards, necessitating a lower travel level for the associated drive carriage, as this carriage moves below the longitudinal gap seal of the fixed glass panel to shift the front cover. This allows the front cover to be tilted and moved backwards over the rear cover to open the front roof.

[0010] In the context of this description, terms such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "vertical" and "horizontal" refer to directions or orientations according to a fully operational motor vehicle.

[0011] The sealing profile according to the invention avoids or at least counteracts the described influences. The sealing profile, with its sealing head which constitutes a sealing element, comprises only one seal that is pressed outwards towards the roof body when a front cover is moved. A release lever of the front cover thus moves between an edge of the rear cover and the sealing head of the sealing profile.

[0012] The sealing profile enables a particularly flat and space-saving design for a sliding roof system with two panels and contributes to an attractive appearance and improved visibility, especially through the rear panel. Furthermore, the sealing profile, with its specially designed sealing base, coupled sealing head, and sealing lip, ensures reliable water drainage.

[0013] According to a further development of the sealing profile, the coupling projections of the sealing base are designed to align with the coupling projections of the guide rail for attaching the sealing profile to the assembly, such that a positive-locking coupling between the sealing base and the guide rail can be established. Alternatively or additionally, the guide rail also has hook-shaped coupling projections that interlock with the hook-shaped coupling projections of the sealing base, creating a reliable and secure connection.

[0014] According to a further development of the sealing profile, the sealing base has a toothed structure on at least one coupling projection, which is designed to form a toothed coupling with a coupling projection of the guide rail. Such a toothed structure can, for example, include locking hooks that engage on a grooved or ribbed surface of a coupling projection of the guide rail.

[0015] According to a further development of the sealing profile, the sealing foot is U-shaped at at least one coupling projection, so that the U-shaped coupling projection of the sealing foot can be positively fitted onto a coupling projection of the guide rail.

[0016] According to a further development of the sealing profile, the sealing base includes a stiffening clip at at least one coupling projection to increase the stiffness of the corresponding coupling projection. The sealing head and the sealing base are made of rubber, so that a metallic clip can contribute to increased stiffness and a stable coupling with the guide rail.

[0017] The sealing head, for example, has a rubber that is softer than that of the sealing base. Put another way, the rubber of the sealing base has a higher stiffness than the rubber of the sealing head. The sealing head provides a certain degree of elasticity and deformability to create a reliable seal in the gap between the sunroof system and the roof body, and to allow the front cover's tilt lever to operate. The sealing base provides increased strength or stiffness to form a stable and reliable hold on a guide rail.

[0018] According to a further development of the sealing profile, the sealing head comprises a first and a second sealing cavity and is coupled to the sealing base in such a way that the first sealing cavity can be positioned between the respective edge of a cover and the sealing base, and the second sealing cavity between the sealing base and an edge of the roof body, in order to seal the gap between the cover and the roof body. In a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the sealing head thus surrounds a section of the sealing base on three sides. In other words, a section of the sealing base penetrates the sealing head and forms a partition between the first and second sealing cavities.

[0019] According to a preferred embodiment of the sealing profile, the sealing head, measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, has a dimension in the front sealing section that is smaller than a corresponding dimension in the rear sealing section. The sealing head is thus narrower in the front sealing section than in the rear sealing section. This allows the use of only one seal, eliminating the need for a separate longitudinal gap seal for the fixed glass element. Furthermore, the sealing head and base can be easily coupled to the vehicle roof using a corresponding guide rail, eliminating the need for an adhesive bonding process for a roof cutout seal. This contributes to a cost-effective design of a vehicle roof with two covers.

[0020] The sealing profile can be manufactured in one piece, for example, as part of an extrusion process, or alternatively, it can be made in multiple parts. For instance, the sealing head is formed in two parts along its longitudinal axis, with the front and rear sealing sections as separate components. The front sealing section contains a first and a second sealing cavity, while the wider rear sealing section contains, for example, a first, a second, and a third sealing cavity. The separate sealing sections are then connected to each other by means of a coupling section.

[0021] As a space-saving sealing concept, the sealing profile offers the possibility of gaining vertical installation space for necessary mechanics by allowing a drive carriage to move at a higher level. This can be achieved, in particular, directly beneath a pane of glass in the rear glass cover. The opening lever of the front cover moves in a slot between the glass pane of the rear cover and the roof cutout seal or the sealing head of the sealing profile. The glass pane of the rear cover can also be overmolded with polyurethane to create a favorable contact surface for the sealing head. The use of the described sealing profile also allows for better tolerance compensation between the sealing head and the rear cover compared to conventional sealing concepts.In one method, the opening lever of the front cover pushes the sealing head outwards into a non-disruptive area when the sunroof is opened.

[0022] The sealing concept, which can be implemented using the sealing profile, is available as a Seal-On-Body from an OEM and also as a Seal-On Module from a sunroof supplier. The described sealing profile allows for a vertical space saving of approximately 4-6 mm for a sunroof system. Furthermore, it contributes to an attractive appearance and allows for improved visibility through the sunroof system.

[0023] This arrangement thus creates a sliding roof system that provides a reliable seal and enables efficient water drainage. The sealing profile can be connected to the guide rail using the coupling options described above. Alternatively or additionally, one or both coupling projections of the sealing profile and the guide rail can be bonded and / or screwed together to form a stable and reliable connection.

[0024] A vehicle roof according to the invention for a motor vehicle comprises a roof body with a fixed roof skin that defines an opening in the vehicle roof and an embodiment of the previously described arrangement that is coupled to the roof body, such that the sealing profile seals a gap between a roof body of the vehicle roof and the cover system and a drainage channel is provided for draining water entering the vehicle roof.

[0025] Because the arrangement and the vehicle roof each comprise a configuration of the sealing profile described above, the features and properties of the sealing profile described above are also disclosed for the arrangement and the vehicle roof, and vice versa.

[0026] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the schematic drawings. These show: Fig. 1. A vehicle roof in a perspective view, and Fig. 2-7 different embodiments of the sealing profile attached to the arrangement for the vehicle roof in respective cross-sectional views.

[0027] Elements of the same construction or function are marked with the same reference symbols across all figures. For the sake of clarity, not all depicted elements may be marked with reference symbols in every figure.

[0028] Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a vehicle roof 1 for a motor vehicle, comprising an arrangement 100 with a cover system 3 coupled to a fixed roof skin or roof body 2 that defines an opening in the vehicle roof 1. The arrangement 100 implements a sliding roof system with a movable front cover 4 and a fixed rear cover 5 relative to a typical direction of travel or longitudinal axis L. The covers 4 and 5 are made of glass, in particular, to allow a view through the vehicle roof 1 and to permit light to enter the vehicle interior.

[0029] As shown below, based on the Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6 to Fig. As explained in section 7, the arrangement 100 enables a reliable seal of the gap between the cover system 3 and the roof body 2 and also provides a useful drainage system for water. The front cover 4, in particular, forms a glass element movable relative to the vehicle roof 1, allowing for the selective opening and closing of an opening in the vehicle roof 1. When the cover 4 is opened, it is lifted by means of a release lever and can be moved rearward over the cover 5. The release lever of the front cover 4 moves into the area of ​​the rear cover 5 between an edge of the cover 5 and a sealing head 13 of a sealing profile 10. In the context of this description, terms such as "top," "bottom," "front," "rear," "vertical," and "horizontal" refer to directions or orientations along the illustrated longitudinal axis L, which corresponds to the orientation of a vehicle ready for operation.

[0030] The sealing profile 10, in conjunction with the cover system 3 and the roof body 2, enables reliable sealing and efficient water drainage. For this purpose, the sealing profile 10 has a sealing head 13 that extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis L and comprises a front and a rear sealing section 11 and 12 with respect to the longitudinal axis L, which are connected to each other, for example, by means of a coupling section.

[0031] The sealing profile 10 also has a sealing lip 15 which extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis L (see. Fig. 2) Furthermore, the sealing profile has a sealing base 20 that extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis L and comprises a first and a second coupling projection 21 and 22. The sealing head 13 is coupled to the first coupling projection 21 and the sealing lip 15 is coupled to the second coupling projection 22 of the sealing base 20. The coupling projections 21, 22 of the sealing base 20 are designed to align with coupling projections 31 and 32 of a guide rail 30 for attaching the sealing profile 10 to the assembly 100, such that the sealing sections 11, 12 interact on the one hand with a respective cover edge 6, 7 of the front cover 4 and the rear cover 5 and on the other hand with an edge of the roof body 2, sealing a gap between the covers 4, 5 and the roof body 2.

[0032] The sealing profile 10 is further designed such that the sealing head 13, the sealing base 20, and the sealing lip 15 form a drainage channel 23 for discharging water and define this channel in a U-shape with respect to a cross-section transverse to the longitudinal axis L. The drainage channel 23 is coupled, for example, to a front and a rear drainage opening 33 and 34, which enable controlled discharge of any water that has entered (see figure). Fig. 1).

[0033] Furthermore, the sealing profile 10, according to the illustrated embodiment, is designed such that the sealing head 13, with respect to an extension transverse to the longitudinal axis L, has a dimension A1 in the front sealing section 11 that is smaller than a corresponding dimension A2 in the rear sealing section 12. The sealing head 13 is thus narrower in the front sealing section 11 than in the rear sealing section 12 (sa Fig. 6 and Fig. 7). This allows the use of only one seal, thus eliminating the need for a separate glass fixed element longitudinal gap seal on the rear cover 5.

[0034] The sealing profile 10 is to be understood as being circumferential. In particular, the described structure of the sealing profile 10 is also provided in a mirror image on the other side of the vehicle roof 1, so that the structure and function of the illustrated elements are to be transferred accordingly.

[0035] The Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. Figure 6 shows various embodiments of the sealing profile 10 or the arrangement 100 in a schematic cross-sectional view transverse to the longitudinal axis L, each in the area of ​​the front sealing section 11. Based on the Fig. Figure 2 shows that the sealing head 13 has a first and a second sealing cavity 131 and 132, which interact sealingly on opposite sides with an edge 6 of the front cover 4 and an edge of the roof body 2. The edge 6 is specifically designed as a polyurethane foam covering, which forms a flange on the cover 4. The sealing base 20 extends in the area of ​​the first coupling projection 21 between the sealing cavities 131 and 132 and forms a kind of partition between them.

[0036] Furthermore, based on the Fig. 2. It can be seen that the coupling projections 21 and 22 of the sealing base 20 are designed to align with the coupling projections 31 and 32 of the guide rail 30 for attaching the sealing profile 10 to the guide rail 30, such that a hook-shaped, positive-locking coupling is established between the sealing base 20 and the guide rail 30. The coupling projections 21 and 22 of the sealing base 20 are hook-shaped and engage with the hook-shaped coupling projections 31 and 32 of the guide rail 30, forming a reliable and secure connection. In this way, a stable coupling and reliable positioning of the drain channel 23 can be formed, which is bounded in a U-shape by the sealing head 13, the sealing base 20, and the sealing lip 15. The sealing lip 15 interacts with an underside of the roof body 2 and seals the drainage channel 23 to the outside in the direction of the vehicle body.

[0037] Fig. Figure 3 illustrates a further embodiment of the arrangement 100, according to which the sealing profile 10 is adhesively connected to the first coupling projection 31 of the guide rail 30 in the area of ​​the first coupling projection 21 by means of an adhesive layer 27. The first coupling projection 21 of the sealing base 20 and the first coupling projection 31 of the guide rail 30 are designed to be planar in order to enable simple and reliable bonding.

[0038] Furthermore, the second coupling projection 32 of the guide rail 30 is designed as a wall-shaped elevation onto which the second coupling projection 22 of the sealing base 20 is attached as a U-shaped attachment. In addition, the second coupling projection 22 has an internal toothed structure 24, which is configured to form a toothed coupling with the second coupling projection 32 of the guide rail 30. The toothed structure 24 includes, for example, locking hooks that engage on a grooved or ribbed surface of the second coupling projection 32 of the guide rail 30.

[0039] Fig. Figure 4 illustrates a further embodiment of the arrangement 100, according to which the sealing profile 10 or the sealing foot 20 is U-shaped in the area of ​​the first coupling projection 21 and is positively fitted onto a wall-shaped elevation of the guide rail 30, which forms the first coupling projection 31.

[0040] Furthermore, it is indicated that the second coupling projection 22 of the sealing foot 20 can also be designed as a support foot to enable stable support of the sealing profile 10 on the guide rail 30 and to reliably press the sealing lip 15 against the underside of the roof body 2 in a sealing manner. In addition, the sealing profile 10 has a stiffening clip 28 to increase the rigidity of the first coupling projection 21, which is integrated into the sealing foot. The sealing head 13 and the sealing foot 20 are made of rubber, so that the stiffening clip 28 can contribute to increased rigidity and a stable coupling with the guide rail 30. The stiffening clamp 28, for example, is designed as a U-shaped bent metal sheet and is integrated into the first coupling projection 21, forming an outer contour of the first coupling projection 31 of the guide rail 30.

[0041] Furthermore, the sealing head has only one sealing cavity 131, whereby a seal to the adjacent edge of the roof body 2 is provided by means of the sealing element of the sealing head 13 and by means of one side of the u-shaped bent coupling projection 21 of the sealing foot 20.

[0042] Fig. Figure 5 illustrates a further embodiment of the arrangement 100, according to which the sealing head 13 comprises two sealing cavities 131 and 132, the second sealing cavity 132 extending to below the roof body 2. The edge of the roof skin or the roof body 2 facing the sealing head 13 is particularly flat and enables sealing to extend below the underside of the roof body 2 by means of the sealing head 13.

[0043] The Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 illustrates a further embodiment of the arrangement 100 in schematic sectional views. Fig. Figure 6 illustrates a cross-section in the area of ​​the front sealing section 11. Fig. Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the sealing profile 10 or the arrangement 100 in a schematic cross-sectional view transverse to the longitudinal axis L in the area of ​​the rear sealing section 12. In the rear sealing section 12, the sealing head 13 has three sealing cavities 131, 132, and 133 and is wider than in the front sealing section 11. Furthermore, the rear cover 5 also has a rim 7 with a polyurethane foam covering. When the front cover 4 is moved rearward over the cover 5, the opening lever of the front cover 4 moves between the rim 7 of the rear cover 5 and the sealing head 13 of the sealing profile 10, pushing the latter outward toward the roof body 2.

[0044] Using the described sealing profile 10, a sealing concept for the vehicle roof 1 with two covers 4 and 5 can be implemented, which enables reliable sealing of the vehicle roof 1 in a simple and cost-effective manner and contributes to controlled water drainage. In particular, the sealing profile 10 allows for a space-saving and particularly flat design of the arrangement 100 and thus contributes to increased comfort of a motor vehicle due to its contribution to an attractive appearance and improved visibility through the cover system 3. Reference symbol list 1 vehicle roof 2 Roof skin / bodywork 3 lid system 4 front cover 5 rear cover 6 Cover plate 7. Cover foaming 10 sealing profiles 11 front sealing section 12 rear sealing section 13 Sealing head 131 Sealing cavity 132 Sealing cavity 133 Sealing cavity 15 Sealing lip 20 sealing feet 21 first coupling advantage 22 second coupling advantage 23 Drainage channel 24 Interlocking structure 28 stiffening clamp 30 guide rail 31 first coupling advantage 32 second coupling advantage 33 front drain opening 34 rear drain opening L Longitudinal axis / Direction of travel A1 Dimension in the front sealing section A2 Dimension in the rear sealing section

Claims

[1] Arrangement (100) for a vehicle roof (1), comprising: - a cover system (3) comprising a front cover (4) and a rear cover (5) with respect to a longitudinal axis (L), - a guide rail (30) which is coupled to the cover system (3) and which extends longitudinally along the longitudinal axis (L) and has a first and a second coupling projection (31, 32), and - a sealing profile (10), comprising: -- a sealing head (13) which extends elongatedly along a longitudinal axis (L) and which has a front and a rear sealing section (11, 12) with respect to the longitudinal axis (L), -- a sealing lip (15) extending longitudinally along the longitudinal axis (L), and -- a sealing foot (20) extending longitudinally along the longitudinal axis (L) and having a first and a second coupling projection (21, 22), wherein the sealing head (13) is coupled to the first coupling projection (21) and the sealing lip (15) is coupled to the second coupling projection (22) of the sealing foot (20), and wherein the coupling projections (21, 22) of the sealing foot (20) are hook-shaped in alignment with the coupling projections (31, 32) of the guide rail (30) for attaching the sealing profile (10) to the arrangement (100) and are configured to engage in a corresponding recess on the guide rail (30), such that the sealing sections (11, 12) are connected on the one hand to a respective cover edge (6, 7) of a respective cover (4, 5) and on the other hand to an edge of a roof body (2) work together to seal a gap between the cover (4, 5) and the roof body (2), and so that the sealing head (13),the sealing base (20) and the sealing lip (15) form a drainage channel (23) for discharging water and define this channel in a U-shape with respect to a cross-section transverse to the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the sealing head (13) and the sealing base (20) are each made of rubber and the rubber of the sealing base (20) has a higher stiffness than the rubber of the sealing head (13), wherein the sealing profile (10) is coupled to the corresponding first and second coupling projections (31, 32) of the guide rail (30) by means of the first and second coupling projections (21, 22) of the sealing foot (20), such that the arrangement (100) is configured to be coupled to the vehicle roof (1) and to seal a gap between a roof body (2) of the vehicle roof (1) and the cover system (3) by means of the sealing profile (10), and wherein the cover system (3) comprises a front and a rear release lever which are coupled to the front cover (4) for extending, adjusting and moving it and which are movable along the guide rail (30) within the gap and which, when extending, adjusting or moving the front cover (4), push the sealing head (13) section by section outwards towards the roof body (2). [2] Arrangement (100) according to claim 1, wherein the coupling projections (21, 22) of the sealing foot (20) are designed in alignment with the coupling projections (31, 32) of the guide rail (30) for attaching the sealing profile (10) to the arrangement (100) such that a positive coupling between the sealing foot (20) and the guide rail (30) can be established. [3] Arrangement (100) according to one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the sealing foot (20) has a toothed structure (24) on at least one coupling projection (21, 22) which is configured to form a toothed coupling with a coupling projection (31, 32) of the guide rail (30). [4] Arrangement (100) according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which the sealing foot (20) is U-shaped at at least one coupling projection (21, 22) so that the U-shaped coupling projection (21, 22) of the sealing foot (20) can be positively fitted onto a coupling projection (31, 32) of the guide rail (30). [5] Arrangement (100) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the sealing foot (20) comprises a stiffening clamp (28) on at least one coupling projection (21) to increase the stiffness of the coupling projection (21). [6] Arrangement (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the sealing head (13) comprises a first and a second sealing cavity (131, 132) and is coupled to the sealing foot (20) in such a way that the first sealing cavity (131) can be arranged between a respective cover edge (6, 7) of a respective cover (4, 5) and the sealing foot (20) and the second sealing cavity (132) can be arranged between the sealing foot (20) and an edge of the roof body (2) to seal the space between the cover (4, 5) and the roof body (2). [7] Arrangement (100) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the sealing head (13) is formed in two parts along the longitudinal axis (L) and comprises a first and a second sealing cavity (131, 132) in the front sealing section (11) and a first, a second and a third sealing cavity (131, 132, 133) in the rear sealing section (12), and the sealing sections (11, 12) are connected to each other by means of a coupling section. [8] Vehicle roof (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a roof body (2) with a fixed roof skin that defines an opening in the vehicle roof (1), and - an arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, which is coupled to the roof body (2) such that the sealing profile (10) seals a gap between a roof body (2) of the vehicle roof (1) and the cover system (3).

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