A sealing element for a vehicle and an arrangement with this sealing element

Abstract

A sealing element (100) for a vehicle is described. The sealing element (100) comprises a first part (102) made of a soft material and a second part (104) made of a hard material. The second part (104) is integrally connected to the first part (102) to form a single structure of the sealing element (100). The second part (104) comprises at least two primary locking clips (104a) and a plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) arranged between the at least two primary locking clips (104a). The at least two primary locking clips (104a) and the plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) are configured to allow the sealing element (100) to be mounted on a front bumper (202) of the vehicle. The two-part structure of the sealing element provides improved aerodynamics and sound insulation in the vehicle.

Description

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of motor vehicles. In particular, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a sealing element on a front bumper of a vehicle. Further embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an arrangement for mounting the sealing element on the front bumper of the vehicle. The number of vehicles worldwide is increasing, and they are evolving at an exponential rate. These vehicles are a convenient means of transportation for traveling to a desired destination, offering comfort, luxury, and ample storage space that can be used for personal purposes. As people's living standards continue to improve, so too does their demand for the functionality and comfort that vehicles provide. For any type of vehicle, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels are considered one of the most important factors determining vehicle comfort. In addition to NVH levels, a vehicle's aerodynamics also play a crucial role in determining ride comfort, handling, and overall driving characteristics. When a vehicle is moving forward, its front end is primarily and constantly subject to drag from the surrounding air. Therefore, the front of the vehicle must have good aerodynamics to minimize drag and increase ride comfort. Aerodynamics also plays a crucial role in reducing NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) and improving the vehicle's handling. To date, vehicle manufacturers have sought, proposed, and implemented various solutions to address the aforementioned aerodynamic challenges. One existing solution involves implementing different aerodynamic shapes for the front bumper to improve the vehicle's aerodynamic performance.However, optimizing the shape and / or structure of the front of the vehicle may not be sufficient to improve aerodynamic performance while simultaneously reducing NVH parameters. Even a small gap between two adjacent vehicle components, particularly at the front, can increase NVH values ​​and negatively impact the vehicle's aerodynamics. In particular, the gap between the front bumper and the hood is one of the main areas that can affect aerodynamics and simultaneously lead to vibrations of the hood or other peripheral components, thus compromising standard NVH values. There are conventional front bumpers on vehicles. For example, patent publication no. DE102013003529A1 (hereinafter referred to as publication '529') discloses a front assembly for a motor vehicle. The front assembly comprises a sealing element located at an upper edge when mounted on a vehicle body, i.e., the hood. The sealing element includes a sealing lip positioned at a specific distance from the hood. The sealing lip is provided with a stop for the hood and, in a first functional position, is arranged along a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. The sealing lip is provided with a bearing surface for the hood and, in a second functional position, is arranged in the vertical direction of the motor vehicle.However, Publication '529 does not provide for an optimized design of the sealing element to cover an entire gap or opening defined between the hood panel and the bumper of the motor vehicle. The present disclosure aims to overcome one or more of the above-mentioned limitations or other limitations associated with the prior art. One or more shortcomings of conventional sealing elements and their arrangements are overcome, and additional advantages are provided by a sealing element as claimed in the present disclosure. The present disclosure relates to a sealing element for a vehicle, preferably a sealing element to be mounted on a bumper (front bumper) of the vehicle. The sealing element is designed to cover the gap and thereby achieve improved aerodynamics and sound insulation for the vehicle. The sealing element has a distinct two-part structure with a first part, alternatively referred to as the cover section, and a second part, alternatively referred to as the closure section, with integrated torsion clamps. The cover section is made of a soft material, and the locking section of a hard material. The locking section allows the sealing element to be secured to the bumper trim using self-locking torsion clips. The two-part structure of the sealing element enables easy and effective installation on the vehicle's front bumper. The sealing element is integrally molded using a 2K manufacturing process, thereby reducing production costs. In one embodiment of the disclosure, a sealing element for a vehicle is disclosed. The sealing element comprises a first part made of a soft material. The sealing element comprises a second part made of a hard material. The second part is integrally connected to the first part to form a single structure of the sealing element. The second part comprises at least two primary locking clips and a plurality of secondary locking clips arranged between the at least two primary locking clips. The at least two primary locking clips and the plurality of secondary locking clips are designed to allow the sealing element to be mounted on a front bumper of the vehicle. In one embodiment of the disclosure, each of the primary locking clips and the secondary locking clips is formed integrally with the second part. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the at least two primary locking clips are snap-lock clips arranged at two ends of the second part of the sealing element. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the multiple secondary locking clips are self-twisting clips arranged between the at least two primary locking clips. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the first part is arranged between a soft front plate and a hood plate of the vehicle to cover a gap defined between the soft front plate and the hood plate. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the first part is defined by a curved profile made of a soft, flexible material such that a distal end of the first part is arranged under the hood plate. In one embodiment of the disclosure, the second part is arranged between the soft front plate and the front bumper of the vehicle to enable the mounting of the sealing element on the front bumper. In another embodiment of the disclosure, the first part is made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) to give the first part a soft, flexible property, and the second part is made of a polypropylene (PP) by a molding process. In another embodiment of the disclosure, an arrangement for mounting a sealing element on a front bumper of a vehicle is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a body-in-white panel of the front bumper, which is arranged on a front section of the vehicle. The arrangement includes a flexible front panel, which is arranged above the front bumper. The arrangement further comprises a hood panel, which is movably attached to a front frame of the vehicle. The hood panel is designed to provide access to at least one energy generation unit and one storage unit of the vehicle. The sealing element is detachably attached to the body-in-white panel and is designed to cover a gap formed between the flexible front panel and the hood panel. The sealing element comprises a first part made of a soft material. The sealing element comprises a second part made of a hard material.The second part is integrally connected to the first part to form a unified structure of the sealing element. The second part comprises at least two primary locking clips and a plurality of secondary locking clips arranged between the at least two primary locking clips. The at least two primary locking clips and the plurality of secondary locking clips are designed to allow the removable mounting of the sealing element to a front bumper of the vehicle. The figures show embodiments of the present disclosure for illustrative purposes only. The disclosure itself, as well as its uses, further aims, and advantages, are best understood by referring to the following detailed description of an embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, where identical reference numerals represent identical elements, and in which: Fig. 1 shows a top view of an arrangement for mounting a sealing element on a front bumper of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 2 shows a partial perspective view from above of the arrangement from Fig. 1, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and Fig. 3 illustrates a sectional view of the arrangement from Fig. 1.2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 4 shows a further sectional view of the arrangement from Fig. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and Fig. 5 shows a perspective top view of the sealing element of Fig. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments are shown by way of example in the figures and are described below. It should be noted, however, that the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed, but rather, on the contrary, to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the scope of the disclosure. It should be noted that those skilled in the art will be motivated by the present disclosure to modify various features of a sealing element and an arrangement for mounting the sealing element in a vehicle without deviating from the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, such modifications are considered part of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are important for understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that are readily apparent to those skilled in the art with ordinary knowledge of the field who benefit from the present description. The sealing element and arrangement of the present disclosure can also be used in any type of vehicle, including small commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and the like.In an exemplary embodiment, the sealing element disclosed in the present disclosure is used in passenger cars, preferably in sport utility vehicles (SUVs). For the sake of simplicity, neither the vehicle nor the entire front part of the vehicle is shown in the corresponding figures. The expressions “includes…”, “comprising”, or other variations thereof, used in the disclosure, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that an arrangement comprising a list of components may contain not only those components but also other components not expressly listed or belonging to such a system. In other words, one or more elements in a system continued with “includes…” does not, without further qualification, exclude the presence of other elements or additional elements in the system. Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a sealing element and an arrangement for mounting the sealing element in a vehicle. The sealing element of the present disclosure is suitable for covering an entire gap between a front bumper and a hood panel of the vehicle. The sealing element may alternatively also be referred to as a "sealing component," "sealing unit," "sealing component," and the like. The sealing element is designed to cover the gap between a front bumper and a hood panel of the vehicle, thereby improving the aerodynamics and acoustic insulation of the vehicle. The sealing element has a distinct, two-part structure with a first part, alternatively referred to as a cover section, and a second part, alternatively referred to as a closure section, with integrated torsion clamps.The cover section is made of a soft material, while the locking section is made of a hard material. The locking section allows the sealing element to be secured to the bumper trim using self-locking torsion clips. The two-part structure of the sealing element enables easy and effective installation on the vehicle's front bumper. The sealing element is integrally molded using a 2K manufacturing process, thereby reducing production costs. The sealing element disclosed in the present disclosure can be fitted to any type of vehicle, preferably passenger cars and particularly preferably sport utility vehicles (SUVs), but not limited thereto. The vehicle can comprise a frame or chassis configured to support a vehicle body, the vehicle components including power generation units, air conditioning systems, exhaust systems (for internal combustion engine vehicles), and the like. The vehicle can comprise a front section, a middle section, and a rear section, such that the power generation unit, the power transfer unit, and other associated components are located at the front section of the vehicle. The power generation unit is preferably covered by a hood panel of the vehicle.Furthermore, the front section of the vehicle includes at least two headlights mounted on the vehicle's frame to provide illumination while driving in dark environments. The vehicle also includes at least four wheels, two of which are rotatably mounted on the frame of the front section and are thus defined as the vehicle's front wheels. The other two wheels are rotatably mounted on the frame of the rear section and are thus defined as the vehicle's rear wheels. The vehicle may be described as a front-wheel-drive vehicle if the power generation unit transmits energy to the vehicle's front wheels to propel it. Similarly, the vehicle may be described as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle if the power generation unit transmits energy to the vehicle's rear wheels to propel it.Furthermore, the vehicle can be defined as an all-wheel drive vehicle if the energy generation unit is configured to transfer energy to all wheels of the vehicle in order to drive the vehicle on uneven terrain, preferably for off-roading and adventure activities. The energy generation unit can be an internal combustion engine configured to generate energy by burning hydrocarbons as fuel, such as gasoline, diesel, and the like. Alternatively, the energy generation unit can be a traction motor powered by a high-voltage battery that supplies the vehicle's traction motor with electrical current. The traction motor is coupled to the front wheels, rear wheels, or all wheels of the vehicle to propel it. Vehicles powered by the traction motor are referred to as electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles. The sealing element disclosed in this disclosure can be installed in any type of vehicle as disclosed herein, without being limited to such types. The intermediate section of the vehicle comprises the passenger compartment or cabin, which extends from the front to the rear of the vehicle. The passenger compartment may contain a cabin with multiple seats to accommodate passengers or the driver. It also includes a steering system for maneuvering the vehicle in a desired direction, and a dashboard equipped with various buttons, switches, displays, and similar components for operating vehicle functions and enhancing both aesthetics and comfort for the driver and passengers. The rear section of the vehicle may contain a trunk designed for storing luggage belonging to passengers or the driver.The rear section of the vehicle may contain a taillight configured to illuminate in various situations, such as when the brakes are applied, and similar situations. In one embodiment, the sealing element comprises a first part and a second part. The first part can alternatively be referred to as a cover section and the second part as a closure section. The sealing element is designed to cover the gap between a front bumper and a hood panel of the vehicle, thus improving the vehicle's aerodynamics and acoustic insulation. The two-part structure of the sealing element allows for easy and effective installation on the vehicle's front bumper. The first part is made of a soft material, and the second part of a hard material. The second part is integrally bonded to the first part to form a unified structure of the sealing element. The second part comprises at least two primary locking clips and a plurality of secondary locking clips arranged between the at least two primary locking clips. The at least two primary locking clips and the plurality of secondary locking clips are designed to allow the sealing element to be mounted to a front bumper of the vehicle. The at least two primary locking clips and the multitude of secondary locking clips are formed integrally with the second part of the sealing element. The at least two primary locking clips can be defined as one primary locking element, and the multitude of secondary locking clips can be defined as secondary locking elements. The first part can be defined as the cover section, and the second part as the closure section, without being limited to either. The first and second parts are formed integrally together using a two-component (2K) molding process to create a unified structure of the closure element. Manufacturing the sealing element using the 2K molding process can lead to a reduction in the manufacturing costs of the sealing element. The sealing element is used to achieve improved aerodynamics and sound insulation. In the following sections, the present disclosure is described with reference to Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 to 5. In the figures, the same element or elements having similar functions are designated by the same reference numerals. By general reference to the drawings, a sealing element for a vehicle according to the teachings of preferred embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated and generally designated by reference numeral 100 in the corresponding figures. Further features and elements of the sealing element (100) are represented by corresponding reference numerals [see list of reference numerals] in the corresponding figures and are used below according to the respective features. It is understood that the teachings of the present disclosure are not limited to a specific vehicle.The figures also only show a part of the vehicle in which the aspects of the present disclosure are implemented. The figures depict only an arrangement for mounting the sealing element (100) on a front bumper of the vehicle, designated by reference numeral (200). Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are important for understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that would be readily apparent to those skilled in the art with ordinary technical knowledge benefiting from the present description. It should also be noted that the phraseology and terminology used herein are for descriptive purposes only and should not be considered limiting. Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "accommodated," "mounted," "connected," "supported," and "coupled," and variations thereof, are used in their broadest sense and include both direct and indirect fastenings, connections, supports, and couplings. Furthermore, "connected" and "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings. It is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, methods, applications, conditions, or parameters described and / or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein serves to illustrate certain embodiments and is not intended to limit the claimed invention.The following description details various embodiments. For explanatory purposes, specific configurations and details are outlined to enable a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments. However, it will also be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiments can be implemented without these specific details. Furthermore, known features may be omitted or simplified so as not to obscure the described embodiment. The sealing element (100) used in the vehicle is subsequently explained in more detail with reference to Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 to 5. The sealing element (100) of the present disclosure can be used to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle, thereby providing the driver with greater driving comfort and simultaneously improving the vehicle's handling at high speeds. Furthermore, according to the present disclosure, the sealing element (100) can also be used to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels, thereby providing the passenger seated in the vehicle with a level of luxury or ergonomic suitability [not explicitly shown]. The vehicle may have a plurality of wheels to provide mobility. In a general context, the vehicle may have a front bumper (202) that is coupled or connectable to a body-in-white plate (202a) located at a front end of the vehicle, as shown in Fig. 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the arrangement (200) for mounting the sealing element (100) to the front bumper (202) of the vehicle is disclosed. The arrangement (200) comprises the body-in-white panel (202a) of the front bumper (202), which is located at the front of the vehicle. The arrangement (200) further comprises a soft front panel (204) located above the front bumper (202). The soft front panel (204) is detachably attached to the front bumper (202) to reduce impact in the event of a collision with a pedestrian or other object while the vehicle is in motion. The soft front panel (204) can be made of any soft and durable material. In another embodiment, the soft front panel (204) can be formed integrally with the front bumper (202), so that both form a single structure. According to Figures 1, 2, 3 to 4, the arrangement (200) comprises a hood plate (206) movably mounted on a front frame of the vehicle (not shown in the figures). The hood plate (206) is pivotally mounted on the front frame of the vehicle and is configured to provide access to at least one power generation unit or storage unit of the vehicle. The power generation unit can be defined as an internal combustion (IC) engine configured to generate energy by burning hydrocarbons, such as gasoline, diesel, and the like. Alternatively, the power generation unit can be defined as a traction motor configured to generate energy for propelling the vehicle. The hood plate (206) can be made of sheet metal or a metal alloy with good strength and heat dissipation properties. The sealing element (100) is designed to completely or entirely cover a gap between the soft front panel (204) and the hood panel (206) of the vehicle, as shown in Fig. 4. The sealing element (100) can alternatively be referred to as a "sealing unit," "sealing element," "sealing element," and the like. The sealing element (100) can be defined as a two-part structure formed by a two-component injection molding process. The sealing element (100) comprises a first part (102) and a second part (104), which are integrally formed to create a single structure of the sealing element (100). The sealing element (100) is detachably attached to the body-in-white panel (202a) and is suitable for covering the gap defined between the soft front panel (204) and the hood panel (206). The first part (102) can be made of a soft material. In an exemplary embodiment, the first part (102) is made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) to give it a soft, flexible property. The second part (104) is made of a hard material. In one embodiment, the second part (104) is manufactured from polypropylene (PP) by a molding process, preferably a two-component molding process. In one embodiment, the second part (104) is integrally joined with the first part (102) to form the uniform structure of the sealing element (100). The first part (102) is positioned between a soft front panel (204) and a hood panel (206) of the vehicle to cover a gap formed between the soft front panel (204) and the hood panel (206).The first part (102) has a curved profile made of a soft, flexible material, such that a distal end (102a) of the first part (102) is positioned below the hood plate (206), as shown in Fig. 4. The thickness of the first part (102) gradually decreases from a section attached to the second part (104) to the distal end (102a) of the first part (102), as shown in Fig. 4. The soft material of the first part (102) allows the hood plate (206) to be easily unlocked from the body shell plate (202a) of the front bumper (202) during maintenance of the power generation unit or in other situations. In one embodiment, the second part (104) comprises at least two primary locking clips (104a) and a plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) arranged between the at least two primary locking clips (104a), as shown in Figures 3-5. The at least two primary locking clips (104a) and the plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) are configured to allow the sealing element (100) to be mounted on the front bumper (202) of the vehicle. The at least two primary locking clips (104a) and the plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) are formed integrally with the second part (104). The at least two primary locking clips (104a) are snap-lock clips arranged at two ends (100a, 100b) of the second part (104) of the sealing element (100).The multiple secondary locking clips (104b) are self-twisting clips arranged between the at least two primary locking clips (104a), as shown in Fig. 5. In an exemplary embodiment, the second part (104) is arranged between the soft front panel (204) and the front bumper (202) of the vehicle to allow the sealing element (100) to be mounted on the front bumper (202), as shown in Fig. 4. In one assembly embodiment, a method for mounting the sealing element (100) on the front bumper (202) of the vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises a first step in which the hood panel (206) of the vehicle is opened to provide access to the mounting fixtures formed on the body-in-white panel (202a) of the front bumper (202). The method further comprises a step of attaching the sealing element longitudinally to an upper edge of the body-in-white panel (202a) of the front bumper (202), as shown in Fig. 1. The sealing element (100) is positioned such that the second part (104) of the sealing element (100) is positioned between the soft front panel (204) and the front bumper (202) of the vehicle.Once the sealing element (100) is positioned in the appropriate location, the user can press the sealing element against the body shell (202a), preferably pressing both ends (100a, 100b) of the sealing element to allow the insertion of the at least two primary locking clips (104a) into an opening defined in the body shell panel (202a), thus enabling the snap-fit ​​assembly of the sealing element (100) to the front bumper (202). The user then presses on an intermediate section defined between the two ends (100a, 100b) of the sealing element (100) to allow the locking of the multiple secondary locking clips (104b) to the body shell panel (202a). The number of secondary locking clips (104b) can vary depending on the length of the sealing element (100). Once the sealing element (100) is mounted on the body-in-white panel (202a), the user can pull down the hood panel (206) and lock it with a latch provided in the vehicle's body-in-white panel (202a). In one embodiment, the sealing element is designed to cover the gap between a front bumper and a hood panel of the vehicle, thus providing better aerodynamics and better acoustic insulation of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the two-part structure of the sealing element allows for easy and effective mounting of the sealing element on the front bumper of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the sealing element is integrally formed using a 2K manufacturing process, thereby reducing the manufacturing costs of the sealing element. It is understood that skilled persons can develop a sealing element with a similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations can be made without deviating from the scope of the present invention. It is therefore intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations, provided they fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. List of reference numbers: 100 Sealing element 100a, 100b Ends of the sealing element 102 First part 102a Distal end of the first part 104 Second part 104a Primary locking clips 104b Secondary locking clips 200 Assembly 202 Front bumper 202a Body shell panel 204 Soft front panel 206 Hood QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature DE 102013003529A1

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Claims

Sealing element (100) for a vehicle, wherein the sealing element (100) comprises: a first part (102) made of a soft material; a second part (104) made of a hard material and integrally connected with the first part (102) to form a single structure of the sealing element (100); wherein the second part (104) comprises at least two primary locking clips (104a) and a plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) arranged between the at least two primary locking clips (104a); wherein the at least two primary locking clips (104a) and the plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) are configured to enable the sealing element (100) to be mounted on the front bumper (202) of the vehicle. Sealing element (100) according to claim 1, wherein the at least two primary locking clips (104a) and the plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) are formed integrally with the second part (104). Sealing element (100) according to claim 2, wherein the at least two primary locking clips (104a) are snap-lock clips arranged at two ends (100a, 100b) of the second part (104) of the sealing element (100). Sealing element (100) according to claim 1, wherein the multiple secondary locking clips (104b) are self-twisting clips arranged between the at least two primary locking clips (104a), as shown in Fig.

5. Sealing element (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first part (102) is arranged between a soft front plate (204) and a hood plate (206) of the vehicle to cover a gap defined between them. Sealing element (100) according to claim 5, wherein the first part (102) has a curved profile made of a soft, flexible material, such that a distal end (102a) of the first part (102) is arranged below the hood plate (206). Sealing element (100) according to claim 5, wherein the second part (104) is arranged between the soft front plate (204) and the front bumper (202) of the vehicle to enable the mounting of the sealing element (100) on the front bumper (202). Sealing element (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first part (102) consists of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and the second part (104) consists of polypropylene (PP), both of which are produced by a molding process. Arrangement (200) for mounting a sealing element (100) on a front bumper (202) of a vehicle, the arrangement (200) comprising: a body-in-white panel (202a) of the front bumper (202) arranged on a front section of the vehicle; a soft front panel (204) arranged above the front bumper (202); a hood panel (206) movably attached to a front frame of the vehicle, the hood panel (206) being configured to provide access to at least one power generation unit and one storage unit of the vehicle; wherein the sealing element (100) is detachably attached to the body-in-white panel (202a) and is suitable for covering the gap defined between the soft front panel (204) and the hood panel (206), the sealing element (100) comprising: a first part (102) made of a soft material;a second part (104) made of a hard material, wherein the second part (104) is integrally connected to the first part (102) to form a single structure of the sealing element (100); wherein the second part (104) comprises at least two primary locking clips (104a) and a plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) arranged between the at least two primary locking clips (104a); wherein the at least two primary locking clips (104a) and the plurality of secondary locking clips (104b) are configured to allow the removable mounting of the sealing element (100) to the front bumper (202) of the vehicle. Vehicle with a sealing element (100) to be attached to a front bumper (202) according to one of claims 1-9.

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