Sealing device and motor vehicle equipped therewith

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealing device (7) for a motor vehicle (1) for sealing a gap (6) between a front hood (5) of the motor vehicle (1) and a first headlight (2) of the motor vehicle (1), as well as a second headlight (3) of the motor vehicle (1) spaced apart from the first headlight (2) in a vehicle transverse direction (Y), wherein the sealing device (7) has a first sealing unit (8) for sealing the first headlight (2) relative to the front hood (5) and a second sealing unit (9) for sealing the second headlight (3) relative to the front hood (5), wherein the first sealing unit (8) has a first carrier component (10) configured to fix the first sealing unit (8) to the first headlight (2), and a first sealing component (11) tightly connected to the first carrier component (10) and configured for tightly engaging the front hood (5).wherein the second sealing unit (9) comprises a second support component (12) configured to secure the second sealing unit (9) to the second front light (3), and a second sealing component (13) tightly connected to the second support component (12) and configured to tightly engage the front hood (5). The aerodynamics of the vehicle (1) can be improved if the sealing device (7) is configured such that, when mounted on the motor vehicle (1), it extends without gaps in the gap (6) from the first front light (2) to the second front light (3) in the vehicle transverse direction (Y).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a sealing device for a motor vehicle for sealing a gap between a front hood of the motor vehicle and a first front light of the motor vehicle as well as a second front light of the motor vehicle spaced apart from the first front light in a vehicle transverse direction according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Such a sealing device can also be referred to as a CW seal, as it serves to optimize the aerodynamics of the vehicle. By closing the gap between the hood and the headlights, the airflow toward the front of the vehicle is redirected during driving, reducing the vehicle's aerodynamic drag.

[0003] A conventional sealing device is known from DE 20 2005 019 081 U1 and comprises a first sealing unit for sealing the first headlight from the front hood and a second sealing unit for sealing the second headlight from the front hood. The respective sealing unit has a carrier component that is configured to secure the respective sealing unit to the respective headlight, and a sealing component that is tightly connected to the respective carrier component and that is configured for tight contact with the front hood. In the known sealing device, the respective sealing unit extends in the vehicle transverse direction exclusively along the respective headlight. In the vehicle transverse direction, a distance or gap is formed between the two headlights.Another vehicle component can be arranged in the area of this gap, whereby the above-mentioned gap can also extend between this component and the front hood.

[0004] A generic sealing device is known from DE 11 2017 006 736 T5 and differs from the above-mentioned conventional sealing arrangement in that the sealing device is configured such that, when mounted on the motor vehicle, it extends seamlessly in the gap from the first front light to the second front light in the transverse direction of the vehicle.

[0005] Similar sealing devices are also known from US 7 234 555 B2 and US 9 744 921 B2.

[0006] Another sealing device that functions as a CW seal is known from DE 10 2011 051 686 A1. A hard material is used as the carrier component, while a soft material is used as the sealing component. Here, too, each headlight is assigned a separate sealing unit.

[0007] From DE 10 2019 209 780 A1 a turn signal device with a sealing element is known which has a sealing soft component.

[0008] From DE 10 2021 114 257 A1, a vehicle component designed as a distance sensor is known, wherein the distance sensor is configured to detect a vehicle environment in front of the motor vehicle and is designed in particular as a radar sensor or as a lidar sensor.

[0009] DE 10 2010 001 264 A1 discloses another vehicle component designed as a distance sensor. The distance sensor can be enclosed by a light source, with a sealant provided between the light source and the distance sensor.

[0010] The present invention addresses the problem of providing an improved or at least a different embodiment for a sealing device of the type described above or for a motor vehicle equipped therewith, which is characterized in particular by improved aerodynamics of the motor vehicle equipped therewith. Furthermore, the aim is to ensure easy installation of the sealing device on the motor vehicle.

[0011] This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0012] The invention is based on the general idea of configuring the sealing device such that it extends seamlessly from the first headlight to the second headlight, thereby closing the gap. Thus, the sealing device presented here also allows the gap to be tightly closed in an area located between the two headlights in the transverse direction of the vehicle. In the present context, “seamless” with respect to a direction means that there is no gap in this direction in which the two sealing units are spaced apart from one another. The two sealing units may abut, touch, or overlap at ends facing one another. It is also conceivable for the two sealing units to merge seamlessly into one another, so that the sealing device extends continuously.The two separate sealing units can be attached to each other or formed by a single component.

[0013] In the present context, a ‘configuration’ is synonymous with a ‘design’ and / or ‘arrangement’ and / or ‘programming’, so that the phrase ‘configured so that’ is synonymous with the phrase ‘designed and / or arranged and / or programmed so that’.

[0014] According to the invention, the first support component has a first lamp section for securing the first sealing unit to the first front light, and a first connecting section spaced therefrom and protruding toward the second sealing unit. Furthermore, the first sealing component extends continuously along the first support component, thereby connecting the first lamp section to the first connecting section. Furthermore, the first sealing component bridges a first gap formed between the first lamp section and the first connecting section.In a corresponding manner, the second support component has a second lamp section for securing the second sealing unit to the second front light and a second connecting section spaced therefrom and protruding from the first sealing unit, wherein the second sealing component extends continuously along the second support component and thereby connects the second lamp section to the second connecting section and bridges a second gap formed between the second lamp section and the second connecting section. Due to the design according to the invention, the respective support component is designed in two parts, while the respective sealing component is designed in one part and connects the two components of the support component to one another.Since the sealing component is typically made of an elastic material, the respective sealing unit is elastically deformable in the area of the respective gap, making the respective sealing unit easier to install. In particular, the elasticity of the sealing component in the area of the respective gap can be used to compensate for tolerances.

[0015] The sealing component and the carrier component are each made of a plastic, with the sealing component being made of a softer plastic than the carrier component. Compared to the sealing component, the plastic of the carrier component is relatively hard, providing greater stability. This allows the respective sealing unit to be reliably assembled using the carrier component. The plastic of the sealing component, on the other hand, is softer than the carrier component, enabling effective and reliable sealing.

[0016] According to a preferred embodiment, the respective sealing unit can be designed as a two-component or two-component component. In such a two-component component, the two different plastics are injected into the same mold. Alternatively, it is also possible to foam the sealing component onto the previously injection-molded carrier component.

[0017] In another advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the first sealing unit and the second sealing unit are configured such that, when mounted on the motor vehicle, they form an overlap region in which the first sealing component and the second sealing component overlap in the vehicle transverse direction and cover each other in the vehicle longitudinal direction and / or abut each other in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The overlap region makes it easy to compensate for manufacturing tolerances, particularly in the vehicle transverse direction. At the same time, the overlap region enables a separate construction for the two sealing units, while at the same time a gap-free extension of the sealing device can be realized in the vehicle transverse direction.

[0018] Alternatively, it is also possible in principle for the transverse ends of the two sealing units to abut each other in relation to the vehicle's transverse direction between the two headlights. A one-piece design is also conceivable, in which the two sealing units are connected to each other in relation to the vehicle's transverse direction between the two headlights using the same material. However, the aforementioned embodiment with the overlapping area is preferred, as the two separate sealing units are easier to install.

[0019] According to an advantageous development, the first sealing unit and the second sealing unit can be configured such that, in the overlap region, the first connecting section and the second connecting section overlap in the vehicle's transverse direction and overlap in the vehicle's longitudinal direction and / or abut one another in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. Thus, the two sealing units overlap not only in the region of the two sealing components, but also in the region of the two support components, namely in the region of the two connecting sections. In this way, sufficient stability for the sealing device can be achieved even in the overlap region.

[0020] In another advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the first connecting section is configured to secure the first sealing unit to a vehicle component that is arranged between the first headlight and the second headlight in the vehicle transverse direction. Analogously, the second connecting section can be configured to secure the second sealing unit to the same vehicle component. In this way, in the assembled state, the two sealing units are not only secured to the respective headlight, but also to the vehicle component arranged between the two headlights. This makes it possible to reliably seal the gap extending along the two headlights and along the vehicle component arranged therebetween.

[0021] According to an advantageous development, the first connecting section can have a first guide element for aligning the first sealing unit with the vehicle component. Likewise, the second connecting section can have a second guide element for aligning the second sealing unit with the vehicle component. The respective guide element simplifies the alignment of the respective sealing unit relative to the vehicle component, which simplifies the assembly of the respective sealing unit.

[0022] Additionally or alternatively, the first connecting section may include a first stop element for positioning the first sealing unit relative to the vehicle component. Furthermore, the second connecting section may include a second stop element for positioning the second sealing unit relative to the vehicle component. With the aid of the stop elements, the intended position relative to the vehicle component can be easily located during assembly of the respective sealing unit, thus facilitating assembly.

[0023] Additionally or alternatively, the first connecting section may include a first locking element for locking the first sealing unit to the vehicle component. Likewise, the second connecting section may include a second locking element for locking the second sealing unit to the vehicle component. The respective locking element simplifies reliable assembly of the respective sealing unit, particularly ensuring secure fixation of the respective sealing unit to the vehicle component. Furthermore, such locking elements can be easily manually actuated to establish a locking connection, which facilitates assembly.

[0024] A motor vehicle according to the invention, which can preferably be a passenger car, has a first headlight and a second headlight, which is spaced apart from the first headlight in a transverse direction of the vehicle. The vehicle further has a front hood and a gap extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle, which gap is formed in a vehicle height direction on the one hand between the front hood and the first headlight and on the other hand between the front hood and the second headlight. The vehicle according to the invention is also equipped with a sealing device of the type described above, which closes the gap.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the motor vehicle can have a vehicle component in the transverse direction of the vehicle between the first headlight and the second headlight, wherein the gap also extends along the vehicle component and is also formed between the front hood and the vehicle component in the vertical direction of the vehicle. The sealing unit is now configured to also close the gap along the vehicle component. This improves the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

[0026] In an advantageous embodiment, the vehicle component can be a distance sensor configured to detect the surroundings of the vehicle in front of the motor vehicle. For example, the distance sensor can be configured as a radar sensor or a lidar sensor. Such distance sensors are particularly required for autonomous driving of the vehicle.

[0027] In another advantageous embodiment, in which the sealing device comprises a first guide element and a second guide element, the vehicle component can have a first guide receptacle complementary to the first guide element, which cooperates with the first guide element to align the first sealing unit on the vehicle component. The vehicle component can also have a second guide receptacle complementary to the second guide element, which cooperates with the second guide element to align the second sealing unit on the vehicle component.

[0028] In another embodiment, in which the sealing device comprises a first stop element and a second stop element, the vehicle component may comprise a first counter-stop complementary to the first stop element, which cooperates with the first stop element to position the first sealing unit relative to the vehicle component. Furthermore, the vehicle component may comprise a second counter-stop complementary to the second stop element, which cooperates with the second stop element to position the second sealing unit relative to the vehicle component.

[0029] According to another embodiment, in which the sealing device has a first locking element and a second locking element, the vehicle component can have a first locking contour complementary to the first locking element, which cooperates with the first locking element to lock the first sealing unit to the vehicle component. Furthermore, the vehicle component can have a second locking contour complementary to the second locking element, which cooperates with the second locking element to lock the second sealing unit to the vehicle component.

[0030] Further important features and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0031] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the respective combination specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims. Components mentioned above and to be mentioned below of a higher-level unit, such as a device, apparatus, or arrangement, which are designated separately, may form separate parts or components of this unit or be integral areas or sections of this unit, even if this is shown differently in the drawings.

[0032] Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

[0033] They show, schematically, Fig. 1 a front view of a motor vehicle with a sealing device and two front lights, Fig. 2 an isometric view from the front of the sealing device with the two front lights, Fig. 3 is an isometric view from behind of an area of the sealing device in which a vehicle component is located, Fig. 4 an isometric view from the front of the sealing device in an overlap area, Fig. 5 an isometric view from the rear of the vehicle component with one of two sealing units.

[0034] Accordingly Fig. 1 defines a motor vehicle 1, which is designed here as a passenger car, in the usual way a vehicle longitudinal direction X, a vehicle transverse direction Y and a vehicle vertical direction Z, which run perpendicular to one another. The motor vehicle 1 has a first headlight 2 and a second headlight 3, which are spaced 4 apart from one another with respect to the vehicle transverse direction Y. The headlights 2, 3 can in the usual way have several different lighting elements, e.g. for dipped beam, high beam and indicator light. The vehicle 1 also has a front hood 5. In the vehicle vertical direction Z, a gap 6 is formed between the front hood 5 and the two headlights 2, 3, which gap extends in the vehicle transverse direction Y. The vehicle 1 is also equipped with a sealing device 7, which closes the gap 6. In Fig. 1, the sealing device 7 is concealed and therefore not directly visible.

[0035] According to the Fig. 2 to 5, the sealing device 7 has a first sealing unit 8 and a second sealing unit 9. The first sealing unit 8 serves to seal the first front light 2 against the front hood 5. The second sealing unit 9 serves to seal the second front light 3 against the front hood 5. The first sealing unit 8 has a first carrier component 10 and a first sealing component 11. The first carrier component 10 is configured to fix the first sealing unit 8 to the first front light 2. The first sealing component 11 is tightly connected to the first carrier component 10 and configured for tight contact with the front hood 5.The second sealing unit 9 has a second carrier component 12, which is configured to secure the second sealing unit 9 to the second front light 3, and a second sealing component 13, which is tightly connected to the second carrier component 12 and which is configured for tight contact with the front hood 5. The respective sealing unit 8, 9 is made of two different plastics, one for the respective carrier component 10, 12 on the one hand and one for the respective sealing component 11, 13 on the other. The respective sealing unit 8, 9 can be configured as a 2K component. It is also possible for the respective sealing component 11, 13 to be injection-molded or foamed onto the associated carrier component 10, 12.

[0036] How the Fig. 2 to 4, the sealing device 7 presented here is configured such that, when mounted on the motor vehicle 1, it extends seamlessly in the gap 6 from the first front light 2 to the second front light 3 in the vehicle transverse direction Y.

[0037] In detail, the first support component 10 can have a first light section 14 and a first connecting section 15 that is separate from and spaced from the first sealing unit 9 and projects from the second sealing unit 9. The first light section 14 serves to secure the first sealing unit 8 to the first front light 2. The first sealing component 11 now extends continuously along the first support component 10, connecting the first light section 14 to the first connecting section 15. At the same time, the first sealing component 11 bridges a first gap 16 that is formed between the first light section 14 and the first connecting section 15. In a corresponding manner, the second support component 12 has a second light section 17 for securing the second sealing unit 9 to the second front light 3 and a second connecting section 18 that is separate from and spaced from the first sealing unit 8 and projects from the first sealing unit 8.The second sealing component 13 extends continuously along the second support component 12, connecting the second light section 17 to the second connecting section 18. Furthermore, the second sealing component 13 bridges a second gap 19 formed between the second light section 17 and the second connecting section 18. The two connecting sections 15, 18 and the two sealing components 11, 13 are configured such that they bridge the distance 4 in the assembled state.

[0038] The first sealing unit 8 and the second sealing unit 9 can further be configured such that, when mounted on the vehicle 1, they form an overlap region 20 in which the first sealing component 11 and the second sealing component 13 overlap in the vehicle transverse direction Y and overlap in the vehicle longitudinal direction X and in particular abut against one another. As can be seen in particular Fig. 4, the two sealing units 8, 9 can also be configured such that in the overlapping area 20 the two connecting sections 15, 18 overlap in the vehicle transverse direction Y and cover in the vehicle longitudinal direction X and in particular abut against one another.

[0039] For the overlap in the overlap area 20, the first sealing component 11 can have a bent end section 21. In a corresponding manner, the second sealing component 13 can also have a bent end section 22. The two connecting sections 15, 18 can each have L-shaped end sections which are rotated by 180° to one another about an axis of rotation running parallel to the vehicle height direction Z. The connecting section 15 therefore has a projection 23 protruding in the vehicle transverse direction Y, which projects into a recess 24 in the second connecting section 18. In a corresponding manner, the second connecting section 18 also has a projection 25 protruding in the vehicle transverse direction Y, which engages in a recess 26 in the first connecting section 15.

[0040] According to the Fig. 3 and Fig. 5, the motor vehicle 1 can be equipped with a vehicle component 27, which is also mounted in the front area, wherein the vehicle component 27 is expediently arranged in the region of the distance 4 in the vehicle transverse direction Y between the two headlights 2, 3. The gap 6 thus also extends in the vehicle transverse direction Y along this vehicle component 27 and in the vehicle height direction Z between this vehicle component 27 and the front hood 5. The vehicle component 27 can be formed by a distance sensor 28, which can be designed to detect an environmental area lying in front of the vehicle 1. In particular, the distance sensor 28 can be a radar sensor 29 or a lidar sensor 30.

[0041] The two connecting sections 15, 18 can now be configured to fix the respective sealing unit 8, 9 to this vehicle component 27. The details and features described below for fixing the respective sealing unit 8, 9 to the same vehicle component 27 are for both sealing units 8 and 9 in Fig. 3 and partly also in the Fig. 2 and Fig. 4. In Fig. 5, these details and features are shown enlarged only for the second sealing unit 9, but can be transferred identically to the first sealing unit 8.

[0042] The first connecting section 15 can have a first guide element 31 for aligning the first sealing unit 8 on the vehicle component 27. The vehicle component 27 can have a first guide receptacle 32 complementary to the first guide element 31, which cooperates with the first guide element 31 to align the first sealing unit 8 on the vehicle component 27. The second connecting section 18 can have a second guide element 33. The vehicle component 27 can have a second guide receptacle 34 complementary to the second guide element 33, which cooperates with the second guide element 33 to align the second sealing unit 9 on the vehicle component 27. In the example shown, the respective guide element 31, 33 is formed by a tongue that projects from the respective connecting section 15, 18 in the vehicle longitudinal direction X and converges in the vehicle height direction Z and / or in the vehicle transverse direction Y.The corresponding guide receptacle 32, 34 is designed as a tab or opening into which the respective guide element 31, 33 can be positively inserted.

[0043] The first connecting section 15 can also have a first stop element 35 for positioning the first sealing unit 8 relative to the vehicle component 27. The vehicle component 27 can have a first counter-stop 36 complementary to the first stop element 35, which cooperates with the first stop element 35 to position the first sealing unit 8 relative to the vehicle component 27. The second guide section 18 can have a second stop element 37. The vehicle component 27 can have a second counter-stop 38 complementary to the second stop element 37, which cooperates with the second stop element 37 to position the second sealing unit 9 relative to the vehicle component 27. In the example shown, the respective stop element 35, 37 is formed by a projection on the respective connecting section 15, 18 protruding in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. The associated counter-stop 36, 38 can be designed in particular according to 。 Fig. 5 may be formed by a wall protruding from the vehicle component 27, which wall extends in the vehicle height direction Z and in the vehicle transverse direction Y and thus defines a position with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction X.

[0044] The first connecting section 15 can have a first locking element 39 for locking the first sealing unit 8 to the vehicle component 27. The vehicle component 27 can have a first locking contour 40 complementary to the first locking element 39, which interacts with the first locking element 39 to lock the first sealing unit 8 to the vehicle component 27. The second connecting section 18 can have a second locking element 41. The vehicle component 27 can have a second locking contour 42 complementary to the second locking element 41, which interacts with the second locking element 41 to lock the second sealing unit 9 to the vehicle component 27. In the example shown, the respective locking element 41 is designed as a locking tongue that projects from the respective connecting section 15, 18 in the vehicle longitudinal direction X and converges in the vehicle transverse direction Y.Locking lugs for locking with the respective locking contour 40, 42 protrude from the locking tongue in the vehicle height direction Z. The corresponding locking contour 42 can be configured as a tab or opening into which the respective locking element 39, 41 can be inserted in the vehicle longitudinal direction X. The respective locking contour 40, 42 can also converge in the vehicle transverse direction Y. It is also noteworthy that the respective locking element 39, 41 is arranged between the respective guide element 31, 33 and the respective stop element 35, 37 on the respective connecting section 15, 18 with respect to the vehicle transverse direction Y. This simplifies the assembly and securing of the respective sealing unit 8, 9 on the vehicle component 27. The respective connecting section 15, 18 is movable relative to the associated lighting section 14, 17 due to the respective gap 16, 19.Such mobility is made possible by the elastic material of the respective sealing component 11, 13, which connects the respective connecting section 15, 18 to the associated light section 14, 17. In particular, this also allows for a two-stage assembly of the respective sealing unit 8, 9, in which the respective sealing unit 8, 9 is first arranged and fastened to the associated front light 2, 3 and only subsequently to the vehicle component 27.

Claims

[1] Sealing device (7) for a motor vehicle (1) for sealing a gap (6) between a front hood (5) of the motor vehicle (1) and a first front light (2) of the motor vehicle (1) and a second front light (3) of the motor vehicle (1) spaced apart from the first front light (2) in a vehicle transverse direction (Y), - wherein the sealing device (7) comprises a first sealing unit (8) for sealing the first front light (2) relative to the front hood (5) and a second sealing unit (9) for sealing the second front light (3) relative to the front hood (5), - wherein the first sealing unit (8) comprises a first support component (10) configured to fix the first sealing unit (8) to the first front light (2), and a first sealing component (11) which is tightly connected to the first support component (10) and which is configured to tightly engage the front hood (5), - wherein the second sealing unit (9) comprises a second carrier component (12) configured to fix the second sealing unit (9) to the second front light (3), and a second sealing component (13) which is tightly connected to the second carrier component (12) and which is configured to tightly engage the front hood (5), - wherein the sealing device (7) is configured such that, when mounted on the motor vehicle (1), it extends seamlessly in the gap (6) from the first front light (2) to the second front light (3) in the vehicle transverse direction (Y), characterized by , - that the first carrier component (10) has a first lamp section (14) for fixing the first sealing unit (8) to the first front light (2) and a first connecting section (15) spaced therefrom and projecting towards the second sealing unit (9), - that the first sealing component (11) extends continuously along the first support component (10) and thereby connects the first lamp section (14) to the first connecting section (15) and bridges a first gap (16) formed between the first lamp section (14) and the first connecting section (15), - that the second carrier component (12) has a second lamp section (17) for fixing the second sealing unit (9) to the second front light (3) and a second connecting section (18) spaced therefrom and projecting towards the first sealing unit (8), - that the second sealing component (13) extends continuously along the second carrier component (12) and thereby connects the second lamp section (17) to the second connecting section (18) and bridges a second gap (19) formed between the second lamp section (17) and the second connecting section (18). [2] Sealing device (7) according to claim 1, characterized by , - that the first sealing unit (8) and the second sealing unit (9) are configured such that, in the state mounted on the motor vehicle (1), they form an overlap region (20) in which the first sealing component (11) and the second sealing component (13) overlap in the vehicle transverse direction (Y) and overlap and / or abut one another in the vehicle longitudinal direction (X). [3] Sealing device (7) according to claim 2, characterized by , - that the first sealing unit (8) and the second sealing unit (9) are configured such that in the overlap region (20) the first connecting section (15) and the second connecting section (18) overlap in the vehicle transverse direction (Y) and overlap and / or abut one another in the vehicle longitudinal direction (X). [4] Sealing device (7) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the first connecting portion (15) is configured to fix the first sealing unit (8) to a vehicle component (27) which is arranged in the vehicle transverse direction (Y) between the first front light (2) and the second front light (3), - that the second connecting portion (18) is configured to fix the second sealing unit (9) to the vehicle component (27). [5] Sealing device (7) according to claim 4, characterized by , - that the first connecting section (15) has a first guide element (31) for aligning the first sealing unit (8) on the vehicle component (27), - that the second connecting section (18) has a second guide element (33) for aligning the second sealing unit (9) on the vehicle component (27). [6] Sealing device (7) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by , - that the first connecting section (15) has a first stop element (35) for positioning the first sealing unit (8) relative to the vehicle component (27), - that the second connecting portion (18) has a second stop element (37) for positioning the second sealing unit (9) relative to the vehicle component (27). [7] Sealing device (7) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized by , - that the first connecting section (15) has a first locking element (39) for locking the first sealing unit (8) to the vehicle component (27), - that the second connecting section (18) has a second locking element (41) for locking the second sealing unit (9) to the vehicle component (27). [8] Motor vehicle (1), in particular passenger car, - with a first front light (2), - with a second front light (3) which is spaced (4) apart from the first front light (2) in a transverse direction (Y) of the vehicle, - with a front hood (5), - with a gap (6) extending in the vehicle transverse direction (Y) and formed in a vehicle height direction (Z) between the front hood (5) and the first front light (2) and the second front light (3), - with a sealing device (7) according to one of the preceding claims, which closes the gap (6). [9] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 8, characterized by , - that the motor vehicle (1) has a vehicle component (27) in the vehicle transverse direction (Y) between the first front light (2) and the second front light (3), - that the gap (6) also extends along the vehicle component (27) and is also formed between the front hood (5) and the vehicle component (27) in the vehicle height direction (Z), - that the sealing device (7) also closes the gap (6) along the vehicle component (27). [10] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 9, characterized by , - that the vehicle component (27) is a distance sensor (28) which is configured to detect a vehicle environment located in front of the motor vehicle (1). [11] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 10, characterized by , - that the distance sensor (28) is designed as a radar sensor (29) or as a lidar sensor (30). [12] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of claims 8 to 11, characterized by , - that the sealing device (7) according to claim 5 has a first guide element (31) and a second guide element (33), - that the vehicle component (27) has a first guide receptacle (32) complementary to the first guide element (31), which cooperates with the first guide element (31) to align the first sealing unit (8) on the vehicle component (27), - that the vehicle component (27) has a second guide receptacle (34) complementary to the second guide element (33) which cooperates with the second guide element (33) for aligning the second sealing unit (9) on the vehicle component (27). [13] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of claims 8 to 12, characterized by , - that the sealing device (7) according to claim 6 has a first stop element (35) and a second stop element (37), - that the vehicle component (27) has a first counter-stop (36) complementary to the first stop element (35) which cooperates with the first stop element (35) for positioning the first sealing unit (8) relative to the vehicle component (27), - that the vehicle component (27) has a second counter-stop (38) complementary to the second stop element (37) which cooperates with the second stop element (37) for positioning the second sealing unit (9) relative to the vehicle component (27). [14] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of claims 8 to 13, characterized by , - that the sealing device (7) according to claim 7 has a first locking element (39) and a second locking element (41), - that the vehicle component (27) has a first locking contour (40) complementary to the first locking element (39) which cooperates with the first locking element (39) to lock the first sealing unit (8) to the vehicle component (27), - that the vehicle component (27) has a second locking contour (42) complementary to the second locking element (41), which interacts with the second locking element (41) to lock the second sealing unit (9) to the vehicle component (27).

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