INTERNAL SWING DOOR WITH SEALING PROFILE AND VEHICLE WITH THE INTERNAL SWING DOOR

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to an inward-swinging door with a sealing profile, particularly for a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle with the inward-swinging door. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Interior swing doors are known from the prior art. Interior swing doors are used in particular in vehicles, for example, in buses. The interior swing door can comprise a door portal and a door leaf. The door leaf of such an interior swing door typically comprises a sealing profile that rests against another sealing profile of another interior swing door or against the door portal when the interior swing door is closed. The door portal can comprise a horizontally extending sealing element that overlies the upper area of the interior swing door or contacts this area.

[0003] When the inward swing door is opened or closed, i.e. during the swinging movement, a section of the door leaf passes through the surface formed by the door and thus briefly projects outwards. This means that a section of the door leaf can protrude beyond a surface or plane which is defined by the door leaf and possibly the door portal when the inward swing door is closed. The horizontally running sealing element of the door portal can be at least partially and / or briefly contacted by the door leaf when the inward swing door is opened or closed, so that a section of the sealing profile of the door leaf rubs against the horizontally running sealing element and pushes it outwards. The friction can cause the horizontally running sealing element and / or the sealing profile of the door leaf to wear out relatively quickly. JP H11 334365 A relates to a vehicle door structure for opening and closing an opening in a vehicle body. SUMMARY OF REVELATION

[0004] The invention is therefore based on the object of providing an inward swing door by means of which wear of a sealing profile of a door leaf of the inward swing door and / or wear of a horizontally extending sealing element of a door portal is reduced or avoided when the inward swing door is opened or closed.

[0005] A further object is to provide an inward swing door that has a high degree of tightness when the inward swing door is closed.

[0006] A further task is to provide an inward swing door that can be manufactured cost-effectively.

[0007] At least one of the objects is achieved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Further developments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0008] Disclosed is an interior swing door, preferably an interior swing door for a vehicle. The interior swing door comprises a door leaf and a portal. In the portal, the door leaf can pivot into an interior space in order to open or close the interior space. During the pivoting movement, the door leaf extends at least partially beyond a surface formed by the portal and the door leaf in the closed state. The portal has a sealing element running horizontally in the upper region (of the portal). When the interior swing door is closed, the horizontal sealing element overlies an upper region of the door leaf. The door leaf has at least one door leaf element and at least one vertically running sealing profile. The vertically running sealing profile is fastened to the door leaf element.When closed, the vertical sealing profile rests against another sealing profile, particularly another vertical sealing profile, or against the door frame. The vertical sealing profile is less than the height of the door leaf. When the door leaf pivots, the vertical sealing profile passes under the horizontal sealing element without touching it.

[0009] The design of the door leaf element and the vertical sealing profile prevents friction between the vertical sealing profile and the horizontal sealing element, thereby reducing wear on both elements.

[0010] An interior swing door is a door that pivots to open or close an interior space. At least a large part of the door can be pivoted into the interior space when the door is opened.

[0011] The inward swing door can be a single-leaf inward swing door or a double-leaf inward swing door.

[0012] The inward-swinging door can be an inward-swinging door for a vehicle. The vehicle is preferably a commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle. The vehicle can be a truck, a bus, or a train. The vehicle is particularly preferably a bus. The vehicle can be an elevator or a gondola, e.g., a cable car gondola. The vehicle can be an autonomous vehicle. An autonomous vehicle can be operated without direct human control and yet still participate in road traffic, for example.

[0013] The portal can be a door portal. The portal can be immobile when the inward-swinging door opens and / or closes, meaning the portal cannot change its position when the inward-swinging door opens or closes. The portal can be connected to a vehicle or be part of a vehicle. The portal can be a frame.

[0014] The interior can be the interior of a vehicle. The interior can be opened or closed through the interior swing door. When the interior is open, a person can enter the interior (through the open interior swing door). When the interior is closed, a person cannot enter the interior (through the interior swing door), i.e., the person has no access to the interior when the interior swing door is closed.

[0015] The door leaf can be a flat element. The door leaf can move when the inward-swinging door is opened and / or closed. The door leaf can block access to the interior for a person when the inward-swinging door is closed. Likewise, the door leaf can open access to the interior for a person when the inward-swinging door is open.

[0016] A surface or plane can be defined by the door leaf and / or the portal when the inward swing door is closed. A (lateral) outer panel of the vehicle can lie in the surface or plane. For example, the door leaf can be flush with the outer panel of the vehicle, e.g. of a bus, so that essentially a surface is formed by the door leaf and the outer panel of the vehicle. The surface or plane defined by the door leaf and / or the portal can be at least partially pierced by the door leaf when the inward swing door is opened or closed. In other words, at least a section of the door leaf can protrude beyond the surface or plane defined when the inward swing door is closed or protrude through the surface or plane when the inward swing door is opened or closed. The inward swing door can be opened or closed by a pivoting movement of the door leaf.

[0017] The horizontal sealing element of the portal can be used to keep water (e.g. rainwater) away from the door leaf or to reduce the amount of water hitting the door leaf. Alternatively or additionally, the horizontal sealing element can serve as a privacy screen. For this purpose, an air gap can be formed between the portal and the door leaf, which is covered by the horizontal sealing element. The horizontal sealing element can protrude beyond the surface or plane defined by the door leaf when the inward-hinged door is closed, or it can protrude through the surface or plane to catch rainwater or to protect the entrance area of the inward-hinged door from above.

[0018] The horizontal sealing element is attached to the portal in such a way that, when closed, the door leaf rests at least partially against an inner area of the horizontal sealing element and is overlaid by a sealing lip from the outside. The horizontal sealing element can have a mounting base or mounting area with which it is secured in a profile (made of, for example, metal) of the portal.

[0019] The horizontal sealing element can extend across the entire width of the door leaf. Likewise, the horizontal sealing element can extend across the width of the door leaf only in sections. The horizontal sealing element can be formed in one piece or in multiple pieces. The width can extend in the horizontal direction.

[0020] In general, the terms "top" and "bottom" can mean an orientation in the direction of gravity. "Top" can mean an orientation opposite to the direction of gravity, and / or "bottom" can mean an orientation in or along the direction of gravity. "Horizontal" can mean an orientation perpendicular to the direction of gravity. "Vertical" can mean an orientation in or along the direction of gravity.

[0021] The horizontal sealing element may comprise an elastomer or rubber. The horizontal sealing element may be made of an elastomer or rubber. For example, the horizontal sealing element may comprise or consist of silicone or EPDM.

[0022] The door leaf element of the door leaf can be a rigid, inelastic, or inflexible element. The door leaf element can comprise a partially or fully surrounding frame. Additionally or alternatively, the door leaf element can comprise a translucent or transparent element, for example, glass. The translucent or transparent element can represent a large part of the surface area of the door leaf element. The surface area of the translucent or transparent element can be at least 50%, preferably at least 60%, more preferably at least 70%, more preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 90%, of the surface area of the door leaf element.

[0023] The vertical sealing profile is connected to the door leaf element. Preferably, the vertical sealing profile is connected to the door leaf element at one end face of the door leaf element. For example, the vertical sealing profile comprises a projection or fastening base or foot that can be inserted into a groove in the door leaf element, thereby connecting the vertical sealing profile and the door leaf element. Likewise, the vertical sealing profile can be glued or screwed to the door leaf element. The vertical sealing profile can also be attached to the end face of the door leaf element and surround it on both sides.

[0024] The vertically running sealing profile can be formed in at least two pieces or in exactly two pieces. A first section of the vertically running sealing profile can have a constant cross-section. The first section can be formed in one piece and / or the second section can be formed in one piece. A second section, which does not have a constant cross-section, can be placed on the first section of the vertically running sealing profile. The first section can have a length (in the vertical direction) that is at least twice, preferably at least three times, more preferably at least four times, more preferably at least five times, more preferably at least seven times, more preferably at least ten times greater than the first section of the vertically running sealing profile. That isThe first section forms the essential part of the vertically extending sealing profile, with the second section preferably being arranged in the upper region of the vertically extending sealing profile, thus forming an upper end of the vertically extending sealing profile. The first section can be connected to the second section, for example by clamping, locking, vulcanizing, gluing, or screwing.

[0025] The vertically running sealing profile can be a safety strip (also called a safety profile strip). A safety strip can serve as an elastic profile for sealing between the door leaf and another door leaf or between the door leaf and the portal. Alternatively or additionally, the safety strip can prevent objects, such as people or objects, from becoming trapped between the door leaf and the portal or between two door leaves, or reduce the likelihood of such a trapping. For this purpose, safety strips can, for example, comprise an electrical contact strip that generates a signal when the safety strip is deformed in a predefined manner. Alternatively or additionally, the safety strip can comprise a transmitting or receiving unit of a light grid arrangement.

[0026] The vertical sealing profile of the door leaf has a lower height than the door leaf element. In other words, the extension of the vertical sealing profile in the direction of gravity (vertical direction) is less than the extension of the door leaf element in the direction of gravity (vertical direction).

[0027] Preferably, the height of the door leaf element is at least 0.5 m, more preferably at least 1.0 m, more preferably at least 1.5 m, more preferably at least 1.8 m, more preferably at least 2.0 m.

[0028] The height of the vertical sealing profile is at least 5 cm, preferably at least 7 cm, more preferably at least 10 cm, more preferably at least 12 cm, more preferably at least 15 cm, more preferably at least 17 cm, more preferably at least 20 cm, more preferably at least 22 cm, more preferably at least 25 cm, less than the height of the door leaf element.

[0029] A lower end of the vertical sealing profile can be arranged at substantially (±10% or ±5%) the same height as a lower end of the door leaf element. In other words, a lower end of the vertical sealing profile can be substantially flush (±10% or ±5%) with the lower end of the door leaf element.

[0030] The upper end of the vertical sealing profile cannot be positioned at the same height as the upper end of the door leaf element. In other words, the upper end of the vertical sealing profile cannot be flush with the upper end of the door leaf element.

[0031] There may be a distance of at least 5 cm, preferably at least 7 cm, more preferably at least 10 cm, more preferably at least 12 cm, more preferably at least 15 cm, more preferably at least 17 cm, more preferably at least 20 cm, more preferably at least 22 cm, more preferably at least 25 cm, between an upper end of the vertical sealing profile and an upper end of the door leaf element.

[0032] A distance may exist between an upper end of the vertically running sealing profile and a lower end of the horizontally running sealing element. The distance may be a gap. The distance between the upper end of the vertically running sealing profile and the lower end of the horizontally running sealing element may be formed such that the vertically running sealing profile does not overlap with the horizontally running sealing element. The distance between the upper end of the vertically running sealing profile and the lower end of the horizontally running sealing element may be at least 1 mm, preferably at least 2 mm, more preferably at least 3 mm. Preferably, the distance is between 2 mm and 6 mm, more preferably between 3 mm and 5 mm, more preferably about 4 mm.

[0033] Preferably, the height of the vertically extending sealing profile is at least 0.3 m, more preferably at least 0.8 m, more preferably at least 1.3 m, more preferably at least 1.5 m, more preferably at least 1.6 m, more preferably at least 1.8 m.

[0034] The vertical sealing profile may comprise an elastomer or rubber. The vertical sealing profile may be made of an elastomer or rubber. For example, the vertical sealing profile may comprise or consist of silicone or EPDM.

[0035] The vertical sealing profile can be manufactured or can be manufactured by extrusion or co-extrusion.

[0036] The inward-swinging door may include a stop block. The horizontally extending sealing element may include a sealing lip. The sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element may rest against the stop block.

[0037] The stop block can be a separate part, preferably inserted into the horizontal sealing element. For this purpose, the horizontal sealing element can have a recess into which the stop block is inserted. The stop block can be connected to the horizontal sealing element, for example, by gluing, locking, vulcanizing, clamping, or screwing.

[0038] The stop block can be a section of the horizontally extending sealing element. In other words, the stop block can be formed integrally with the horizontally extending sealing element. The stop block can be an overmolded section, attached, for example, by injection molding or vulcanization.

[0039] Preferably, the sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element rests against the stop block when the inward swing door is closed, ie when the inward swing door is in a closed state.

[0040] Alternatively or additionally, the sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element can rest against the stop block when the inward swing door is open, ie when the inward swing door is in an open state.

[0041] Particularly preferably, the sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element rests against the stop block when the inward-swinging door is closed and when the inward-swinging door is open, i.e., when the inward-swinging door is in a closed state and when the inward-swinging door is in an open state. The sealing lip can additionally rest against the stop block when the inward-swinging door transitions from the open state to the closed state and / or from the closed state to the open state.

[0042] The sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element can extend horizontally over the entire length of the horizontally extending sealing element and thus preferably cover the entire width of the door leaf. Likewise, the sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element can have a smaller extension in the horizontal direction than the horizontally extending sealing element.

[0043] An extension of the stop block in the horizontal direction can be less than a horizontal extension of the horizontally running sealing element and / or the sealing lip.

[0044] Preferably, the stop block has a width that substantially corresponds to the width of the one or two vertical sealing profiles. The stop block can also be slightly wider than the one or two vertical sealing profiles.

[0045] The sealing lip may not overlap or cover the vertically extending sealing profile. In other words, the sealing lip may be spaced vertically from the vertically extending sealing profile, in particular, such that an (air) gap is formed between the sealing lip and the vertically extending sealing profile, in particular the upper region thereof.

[0046] The stop block can have a contact area. The sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element can rest against the contact area when the inward-swinging door is closed. Alternatively or additionally, the sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element can rest against the contact area when the inward-swinging door is open. The sealing lip of the horizontally extending sealing element can rest against the contact area both when the inward-swinging door is closed and when the inward-swinging door is open.

[0047] The contact area can be planar. The contact area can extend over an area of at least 10 cm², preferably at least 25 cm², more preferably at least 50 cm², more preferably at least 100 cm².

[0048] The contact area can extend horizontally across the entire length of the stop block. Alternatively, the contact area can extend horizontally over a shorter length than the stop block.

[0049] The stop block can have a flexible section. The flexible section can be connected to the contact area and extend downward, in particular in the direction of the vertically extending sealing profile. When the inward-swinging door is closed, the vertically extending sealing profile, in particular an upper area of the vertically extending sealing profile, can rest against the flexible section.

[0050] Preferably, the vertically extending sealing profile does not rest against the flexible section when the inward swing door is open, ie when the inward swing door is in the open state.

[0051] When the vertical sealing profile rests against the flexible section of the stop block, the flexible section can be elastically deformed or compressed. This can improve the sealing of the interior.

[0052] The stop block can be inserted between a left and a right section of the horizontally extending sealing element. "Left" and / or "right" can extend in a direction perpendicular to the direction of gravity. "Left" and / or "right" can extend in a horizontal direction.

[0053] Preferably, the stop block is arranged essentially (±10% or ±5%) centrally relative to the horizontal extension of the horizontally extending sealing element. In this case, the left and right regions of the horizontally extending sealing element can have essentially (±10% or ±5%) the same length in the horizontal direction.

[0054] Particularly in the case of a single-leaf inward-swinging door, the stop block can be arranged, for example, inserted, in or on an edge region of the horizontally extending sealing element. The distance between the stop block and an edge or end of the horizontally extending sealing element can be less than 30 cm, preferably less than 20 cm, more preferably less than 10 cm, and more preferably less than 5 cm.

[0055] The stop block may have a water-guiding structure. The water-guiding structure may be essentially horizontal (±10% or ±5%). The water-guiding structure may be configured to collect incoming water and divert it laterally from the stop block, for example, by means of a slight incline.

[0056] Water (e.g., rainwater) can be collected in the water-guiding structure. For this purpose, the stop block can have a region with a recess. Lateral ends, i.e., ends in the horizontal direction, of the stop block can be designed to drain water from the recess in the stop block. For example, at least one lateral end can have an opening; preferably, both lateral ends of the water-guiding structure each have an opening. The water-guiding structure can be designed as a channel or in a channel-like manner.

[0057] The water-guiding structure can be formed in the flexible section of the stop block. The flexible section can be connected to the contact area and, in particular, protrude downwards. Thus, the water-guiding structure is located below the contact area of the sealing lip and can collect water that runs off the sealing lip of the horizontal sealing element.

[0058] The stop block can have at least one lateral sealing element. The lateral sealing element can be at least partially compressed or deformed when the inward-swinging door is closed. Preferably, the stop block comprises two lateral sealing elements, each of which is arranged at a lateral end (in the horizontal direction) of the stop block. When the inward-swinging door is closed, both lateral sealing elements can be compressed or deformed. The compression or deformation of one or both lateral sealing elements can be elastic.

[0059] Preferably, the lateral sealing element or the lateral sealing elements are not compressed or deformed when the inward swing door is opened.

[0060] When the inward-swinging door is closed, a section of the door leaf, in particular the door leaf element, can rest against the side sealing element and deform or compress it. If the inward-swinging door comprises two door leaves, a section of each door leaf can rest against a respective side sealing element and deform or compress it.

[0061] The stop block can be made of a plastic or can be made of a plastic. The stop block can be made of the same material as the horizontal sealing element. Likewise, the stop block can be made of a plastic that is harder than the horizontal sealing element.

[0062] The stop block can be manufactured as an injection-molded part or by 3D printing (additive manufacturing).

[0063] The vertically extending sealing profile may have a water inlet structure. Preferably, the vertically extending sealing profile has the water inlet structure in the upper region.

[0064] The water inlet structure may include an opening. Water can be introduced into the vertically extending sealing profile through the opening. The vertically extending sealing profile may have a channel through which water can flow out of the bottom of the vertically extending sealing profile. The water inlet structure may have a recess. The opening may be formed at the bottom of the recess. The recess may be funnel-shaped. The water inlet structure may be part of the second section of the vertically extending sealing profile.

[0065] The door leaf element may comprise glass. The door leaf element may consist of at least 50% glass by weight. Preferably, the door leaf element consists of at least 60% glass by weight, more preferably at least 70% glass by weight.

[0066] The door leaf can be coupled to a door leaf drive. The door leaf drive can be used to open and / or close the inward-swinging door. The door leaf drive can comprise a motor, in particular an electric motor. Likewise, the door leaf drive can comprise a pneumatic or hydraulic drive element.

[0067] The interior swing door can be opened and / or closed automatically, preferably semi-automatically or fully automatically.

[0068] The described door leaf may be a first door leaf. The described door leaf element may be a first door leaf element. The described vertically extending sealing profile may be a first vertically extending sealing profile. The inward-swinging door may comprise a second door leaf with a second door leaf element and a second vertically extending sealing profile. The second door leaf may be any door leaf disclosed herein. The second door leaf element may be any door leaf element disclosed herein. The second vertically extending sealing profile may be any vertically extending sealing profile disclosed herein.

[0069] The preferred interior swing door is a double-leaf interior swing door.

[0070] A vehicle with an inward-swinging door is disclosed. The inward-swinging door can be any inward-swinging door disclosed herein. The vehicle is preferably a commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle. The vehicle can be a truck, a bus, or a train. The vehicle is particularly preferably a bus. The vehicle can be an elevator or a gondola, e.g., a cable car gondola. The vehicle can be an autonomous vehicle. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTERS

[0071] The disclosure and further embodiments and advantages of the disclosure are explained in more detail below with reference to figures, wherein the figures merely describe exemplary embodiments of the disclosure. Identical components in the figures are provided with the same reference numerals. The figures show: Fig. 1 a sealing element 160p according to the state of the art; Fig. 2 an inward swing door 100 in the closed state; Fig. 3 an inward swing door 100 in the open state; Fig. 4 an inward swing door 100 in the closed state; Fig. 5 an inward swing door 100 in the open state; Fig. 6 a sectional view with a stop block 180; Fig. 7 a sectional view with a stop block 180; Fig. 8 a perspective view of a stop block 180; Fig. 9 a front view of a stop block 180; Fig. 10 a top view of a stop block in the horizontally running sealing element; Fig. 11 Positions of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b at different times during a closing or opening operation of the inward swing door 100; Fig. 12 a section of an inward swing door in the closed position in a front view; Fig. 13 a section of an inward swing door in the closed position in a rear view; Fig. 14 a section of an inward swing door in the closed position in a front view; Fig. 15a section of an inward swing door 100 in a plan view.

[0072] Fig. 1 shows a section of a conventional inward swing door 100p. The inward swing door 100p includes a horizontally running sealing element 160p. Furthermore, the inward swing door 100p includes two door leaves, each with two vertically running sealing profiles (not in Fig. 1 (shown). When the inward-swinging door 100p is opened, the door leaves perform a pivoting movement. During this movement, a section of the door leaves protrudes beyond a plane defined by the door leaves when the inward-swinging door 100p is closed. As the sections of the door leaves protrude, a section of the vertically extending sealing profiles contacts the horizontally extending sealing element 160p.

[0073] In daily use, the 100p inward-swinging door, especially on buses, can open and close frequently. Due to the repeated contact and friction between the vertical sealing profiles and the horizontal sealing element, the horizontal sealing element and / or the vertical sealing profiles wear out relatively quickly.

[0074] In Fig. 1 A bulge 161p can be seen, caused by the repeated opening and closing of the inward-swinging door 100p. The bulge 161p is undesirable and leads to wear, which requires frequent replacement of the horizontal sealing element 160p or worsens the seal between the door leaves and the horizontal sealing element, which can lead to water ingress or air ingress and loud driving noises.

[0075] Fig. 2shows schematically an inward swing door 100. The inward swing door 100 is shown as a double-leaf inward swing door and is described as such below, but the disclosure is not limited to a double-leaf inward swing door; rather, statements regarding the double-leaf inward swing door are analogously valid for a single-leaf inward swing door.

[0076] The inward-swinging door 100 comprises a first door leaf 120a and a portal 150. Furthermore, the inward-swinging door 100 can comprise a second door leaf 120b. The portal 150 is, for example, formed as a metal frame and / or fastened to the vehicle chassis. The portal includes, among other things, a horizontally extending sealing element 160 in the upper region of the portal. The horizontally extending sealing element 160 protrudes vertically (in the direction of gravity) beyond an upper end of the first and / or second door leaf 120a, 120b. In other words, the horizontally extending sealing element 160 overlies or covers an upper portion of the first and / or second door leaf 120a, 120b.

[0077] In the portal, the first and / or the second door leaf 120a, 120b can be mounted in such a way that they can perform a pivoting movement (indicated by the curved double arrows).

[0078] The first door leaf 120a comprises a first door leaf element 130a and a first vertically extending sealing profile 140a. The door leaf element 130a can comprise a clear or transparent element, e.g., glass. The clear or transparent element can make up a large portion (more than 50%) of the surface area of the first door leaf element 130a. The door leaf element 130a can comprise a frame. The clear or transparent element can be held in the frame. The vertically extending sealing profile 140a can be attached to an end face of the door leaf element 130a. The vertically extending sealing profile 140a has a lower height than the door leaf element 130a.

[0079] The second door leaf 120b can be configured analogously to the first door leaf 120a. The second door leaf 120b comprises a second door leaf element 130b and a second vertically extending sealing profile 140b.

[0080] In Fig. 2the inward-swinging door 100 is closed. In this state, the first vertical sealing profile 140a contacts the second vertical sealing profile 140b. If the inward-swinging door 100 is single-leaf, i.e., comprises only one door leaf 120a, the vertically extending sealing profile 140a can contact the portal 150 when the inward-swinging door 100 is closed.

[0081] Fig. 3 shows the inward swing door 100 in the open state. The first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b have performed a pivoting movement, so that a large part of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b protrudes into an interior space. The interior space is shown here with a view of Fig. 3 understood as the space behind portal 150.

[0082] As in Fig. 2 and 3As indicated, there is a distance s between the upper end of the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a and a lower end of the horizontally extending sealing element 160 (see Fig. 6 and 12 ). The distance s results in a gap between the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a and the horizontally extending sealing element 160. When the inward-swinging door 100 opens, the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a can move beneath the horizontally extending sealing element 160 without contacting the horizontally extending sealing element 160. A portion of the vertically extending sealing profile 140a can pierce or protrude through a plane or surface defined by at least the first door leaf 120a in the closed state of the inward-swinging door 100. This applies analogously to the second door leaf 120b. The distance s is preferably 2-6 mm.

[0083] In Fig. 4is an inward swing door 100 as in Fig. 2 shown, ie in a closed state, where in Fig. 4 the horizontally extending sealing element 160 is not shown.

[0084] In Fig. 5 the inward swing door 100 is as in Fig. 3 shown, ie in an open state, where in Fig. 5 the horizontally extending sealing element 160 is not shown.

[0085] The inward swing door 100 may include a stop block 180. The stop block 180 may be largely concealed or overlaid by the horizontally extending sealing element 160 (see Fig. 2 and 3 ). To rotate the stop block 180 in Fig. 4 and 5 In order to make it visible, the horizontally running sealing element 160 is partially not shown.

[0086] The stop block 180 can be inserted into the horizontally extending sealing element 160. For example, the horizontally extending sealing element 160 can have a recess into which the stop block 180 is inserted. Likewise, the stop block 180 can be formed integrally with the horizontally extending sealing element 160. The stop block 180 can be made of the same material as the horizontally extending sealing element 160.

[0087] The stop block 180 can be arranged or formed substantially (±10% or ±5%) centrally in the horizontally extending sealing element 160. Centrally refers to the extent of the horizontally extending sealing element 160 in the horizontal direction. If the inward-swinging door 100 is a single-leaf inward-swinging door, the stop block 180 can be arranged or formed in an edge region of the horizontally extending sealing element 160, i.e., in the region in which the vertically extending sealing profile is located.

[0088] Fig. 6 shows a section of a sectional view of the inward swing door 100. The section shows a section of the stop block 180, a section of the horizontally extending sealing profile 160 and a section of the vertically extending sealing profile 140a.

[0089] The horizontally extending sealing profile 160 can have a sealing lip 161. The sealing lip 161 can protrude downward (in the direction of gravity). With increasing downward extension, the thickness of the sealing lip 161 can decrease. The sealing lip 161 can be bent inward completely or at least partially. In particular, the sealing lip 161 is bent in the direction of the stop block 180. The sealing lip 161 can extend at least partially over a surface or plane that is defined by the door leaf 120a and / or the door leaf 120b in the closed state of the inward-swinging door 100.

[0090] The stop block 180 can have a contact area 182. The contact area 182 can be a flat section of the stop block 180. The contact area 182 and the sealing lip 161 of the horizontally extending sealing profile 160 can be positioned relative to one another such that the sealing lip 161 rests against the contact area 182. The sealing lip 161 can rest against the contact area 182 in the open and / or closed state of the inward-swinging door 100. Preferably, the sealing lip 161 can rest against the contact area 182 when the inward-swinging door 100 transitions from the open state to the closed state and / or when the inward-swinging door 100 transitions from the closed state to the open state. Particularly preferably, the sealing lip 161 rests against the contact area 182 regardless of the opening and closing state of the inward-swinging door 100.

[0091] The stop block 180 can have a flexible section 181. The flexible section 181 can adjoin the contact area 182, in particular downwardly. The flexible section 181 can protrude downward (in the direction of gravity). The flexible section 181 can be elastic. In particular, at least a section of the flexible section 181 protrudes beyond or through a surface or plane defined by the first door leaf 120a or the second door leaf 120b in the closed state of the door when the flexible section 181 is unloaded.

[0092] The first vertically extending sealing profile 140a may have an upper region 141a. When the inward-swinging door 100 is closed, the upper region 141a may abut the flexible section 181. The flexible section 181 may be deformed or compressed, in particular elastically deformed or compressed, by the upper region 141a of the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a.

[0093] In Fig. 6 The flexible portion 181 is shown in a non-deformed or non-compressed state. When the flexible portion 181 is deformed or compressed, it is pushed toward the interior.

[0094] The stop block 180 can have a water-guiding structure 181a. The water-guiding structure 181a can be open to an exterior space. The exterior space can be located on the side of the first door leaf 120a and / or the second door leaf 120b opposite the interior space. The water-guiding structure 181a can be designed to receive water. For example, rainwater can be absorbed by the water-guiding structure 181a. The water-guiding structure 181a can have a recess in which the water can be stored at least temporarily. The water-guiding structure 181a can be channel-shaped.

[0095] Preferably, an opening is formed at at least one end of the water-guiding structure 181a (in the horizontal direction). Water can be drained from the water-guiding structure 181a through the opening. Particularly preferably, the water-guiding structure 181a has an opening at each end (in the horizontal direction).

[0096] Fig. 7 shows a similar representation as Fig. 6 The inward-swinging door 100 comprises the horizontally extending sealing profile 160 with a sealing lip 161, the stop block 180 with a contact area 182 and a flexible section 181, and the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a with an upper area 141a.

[0097] In this embodiment of the stop block 180, the flexible region 181 is designed as a lip or web. The flexible region 181 can extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) straight downward when the flexible region 181 is unloaded. The stop block 180 of this embodiment preferably does not include a water guide structure 181a.

[0098] Fig. 8 shows the stop block 180 in a perspective view. The stop block 180 may include a first lateral sealing element 185a. The first lateral sealing element 185a may be formed at a first end of the flexible section 181. The first end may be an end in the horizontal direction. The stop block 180 may include a second lateral sealing element 185b. The second lateral sealing element 185b may be formed at a second end of the flexible section 181. The first end may be an end in the horizontal direction.

[0099] A portion of the first door leaf 120a (or edge of the vertical sealing profile 140a) can abut the first lateral sealing element 185a when the inward-swinging door 100 is closed. A portion of the second door leaf 120b (or edge of the vertical sealing profile 140b) can abut the second lateral sealing element 185b when the inward-swinging door 100 is closed.

[0100] The first lateral sealing element 185a can protrude (in the horizontal direction) from the stop block 180 when the first lateral sealing element 185a is unloaded. The first lateral sealing element 185a can be compressed or deformed by the portion of the first door leaf 120a abutting it. The second lateral sealing element 185b can protrude (in the horizontal direction) from the stop block 180 when the second lateral sealing element 185b is unloaded. The second lateral sealing element 185b can be compressed or deformed by the portion of the second door leaf 120b abutting it.

[0101] The first lateral sealing element 185a and / or the second lateral sealing element 185b can be formed integrally with the stop block 180. In particular, the first lateral sealing element 185a and / or the second lateral sealing element 185b are made of the same material as the stop block 180.

[0102] The first lateral sealing element 185a and / or the second lateral sealing element 185b may be formed as a section of a cone.

[0103] In Fig. 9 The stop block 180 is shown in a front view. The stop block 180 can have a contact area 182. In the vertical direction, a flexible section 181 can adjoin the contact area 182. It is also possible for part of the contact area 182 to already be flexible and to yield slightly when an upper end of the vertical sealing profile is in contact. A first lateral sealing element 185a can be formed in the horizontal direction on the stop block 180, in particular on the flexible section 181 of the stop block 180. A second lateral sealing element 185b can be formed in the horizontal direction on the stop block 180, in particular on the flexible section 181 of the stop block 180.

[0104] Fig. 10shows the horizontally extending sealing element 160 and the stop block 180 in a top view, i.e., in the vertical direction. The stop block 180 can be formed integrally with the horizontally extending sealing element 160. The stop block 180 can be made of the same material as the horizontally extending sealing element 160.

[0105] Alternatively, the stop block 180 and the horizontally extending sealing element 160 can be formed as separate elements. The horizontally extending sealing element 160 can have a recess. The stop block 180 can be inserted into the recess. The stop block 180 can be connected to the horizontally extending sealing element 160. The connection can be achieved by clamping, locking, gluing, vulcanization, or screwing.

[0106] Fig. 11shows positions of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b at different times during a closing or opening process of the inward swing door 100.

[0107] The position of the first door leaf 120a at the outermost end (in Fig. 11 bottom) and the position of the second door leaf 120b at the outermost end (in Fig. 11 above) describe the positions of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b when the inward swing door 100 is fully opened. The position of the first door leaf 120a in the central position (in Fig. 11 in the middle) and the position of the second door leaf 120b in the central position (in Fig. 11The positions of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b (in the middle) describe the positions of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b when the inward-swinging door 100 is fully closed. Intermediate positions of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b describe positions of the first door leaf 120a and the second door leaf 120b when the inward-swinging door 100 changes between the fully open and fully closed states.

[0108] As in Fig. 11As can be seen, the first door leaf 120a and / or the second door leaf 120b define a surface or plane when the inward-swinging door 100 is in the closed state. During opening and / or closing of the inward-swinging door 100, a portion of the first door leaf 120a and / or a portion of the second door leaf 120b protrudes through the surface or plane or beyond the surface or plane. Due to the design of the first and / or second vertically extending sealing profiles 140a, 140b, there is no contact between the first and / or second vertically extending sealing profiles 140, 140b and the horizontally extending sealing element 160.

[0109] Fig. 12shows a section of an inward-swinging door 100 in the closed state in a front view. A distance s can be formed between the horizontally extending sealing element 160 and the first and / or second vertically extending sealing profile 140a, 140b. The distance s can be formed in the vertical direction such that a gap is present between the horizontally extending sealing element 160 and the first and / or second vertically extending sealing profile 140a, 140b. The stop block 180, in particular the flexible section 181 of the stop block 180, can bear against an upper section of the first and / or second vertically extending sealing profile 140a, 140b. As a result, the gap between the horizontally extending sealing element 160 and the first and / or second vertically extending sealing profile 140a, 140b can be sealed.

[0110] Fig. 13shows a section of an inward-swinging door 100 in the closed state in a rear view, i.e., from the inside. The stop block 180 can comprise at least one rib 186, preferably at least two or more ribs. The at least one rib 186 can extend substantially (±10% or ±5%) in the vertical direction. The at least one rib 186 can be formed on a side of the stop block 180 that faces toward the interior. The at least one rib 186 can be formed on a side of the stop block 180 opposite the contact area 182. The one or more ribs 186 serve to stabilize the stop block 180.

[0111] The first lateral sealing element 185a can rest against a portion of the first door leaf 120a when the inward-swinging door 100 is closed. The second lateral sealing element 185b can rest against a portion of the second door leaf 120b when the inward-swinging door 100 is closed. This can improve the sealing of the interior when the inward-swinging door 120a is closed.

[0112] Fig. 14 shows a section of an inward swing door 100 in the closed state in a front view. The representation of the Fig. 14 is similar to the representation of the Fig. 12 , whereas compared to the Fig. 12 a part of the horizontally extending sealing element 160 is not shown.

[0113] Fig. 15shows a section of an inward-swinging door 100 in a plan view. A recess can be formed in an upper region (opposite the direction of gravity) of the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a. The recess can be trough-shaped or funnel-shaped. A water inlet structure 145a can be formed in the upper region of the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a. The water inlet structure 145a can be an opening. The water inlet structure 145a can be an entrance to a channel in the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a. The channel can extend at least partially, in particular completely, through the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a.

[0114] Water can be introduced into the upper region of the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a. For example, water from the water guide structure 181a of the stop block 180 can be introduced into the upper region of the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a. The water can be transferred into the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a through the water inlet structure 145a, in particular into the channel in the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a. The water can be discharged or diverted from the channel from the first vertically extending sealing profile 140a.

[0115] As described above, the first and / or second vertically extending sealing profile 140a, 140b can be formed in at least two pieces or can be formed in exactly two pieces. The upper region can correspond to the second section. In particular, the second section comprises the recess and / or the water inlet structure 145a. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0116] 100Inward swing door 100pInward swing door 120a, 120bDoor leaf 130a, 130bDoor leaf element 140a, 140bSealing profile 141aUpper area of sealing profile 145aWater inlet structure 150Portal 160Sealing element 160pSealing element 161Sealing lip 161pBump 180Stop block 181Section 181aWater guide structure 182Contact area 185Sealing element 186Rib

Claims

1. Interior swing door (100), preferably for a vehicle, comprising: - a door panel (120a, 120b) and - a portal (150) in which a swinging motion into an interior is executable by said door panel (120a, 120b) to open or close said interior, - wherein said door panel (120a, 120b), in said swinging motion, at least partly travels beyond an area formed by said portal (150) and said door panel (120a, 120b) in the closed state, wherein said portal (150) comprises a sealing member (160) horizontally extending in an upper area, which overlies, in the closed state of said interior swing door, (100) an upper area of said door panel (120a, 120b), - wherein said door panel (120a, 120b) comprises at least one door panel element (130a, 130b) and at least one vertically extending sealing profile (140a, 140b) which is mounted at said door panel element (130a, 130b) and comes to rest against a different sealing profile (140b, 140a) or against said portal (150) in the closed state, - characterized in that said vertically extending sealing profile (140a, 140b) has a height lower than a height of said door panel element (130a, 130b), so that said vertically extending sealing profile (140a, 140b), during a swinging motion of said door panel (120a, 120b), travels underneath said horizontally extending sealing member (160) without contacting said horizontally extending sealing member (160).

2. The interior swing door of claim 1, wherein said interior swing door (100) comprises a stop bracket (180), wherein a sealing lip (161) of said horizontally extending sealing member (160) abuts said stop bracket (180), preferably in the closed state of said interior swing door (100), more preferably both in the closed state of said interior swing door (100) and in the opened state of said interior swing door (100).

3. The interior swing door of claim 2, wherein said stop bracket (180) comprises an abutment area (182) which said sealing lip (161) of said horizontally extending sealing member (160) abuts in said closed and / or opened state of said interior swing door (100).

4. The interior swing door of claim 3, wherein a flexible downwards protruding section (181) of said stop block (180), which an upper area (141a) of said vertically extending sealing profile (140a) abuts in the closed state of said interior swing door (100), extends below said abutment area (182).

5. The interior swing door according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said stop bracket (180) is inserted between a left and right area of said horizontally extending sealing member (160), in particular wherein said stop bracket (180) is arranged substantially centered in relation to said horizontal extension of said horizontally extending sealing member (160).

6. The interior swing door according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein said stop bracket (180) comprises a water guide structure (181a) particularly extending substantially horizontally, to collect and laterally drain off entering water from said stop bracket (180).

7. The interior swing door of claim 6, wherein said water guide structure (181a) is formed in a or said portion (181) of said stop block (180) which extends flexibly protruding downwards below an or said abutment area (182).

8. The interior swing door according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein said stop bracket (180) comprises at least one lateral seal member (185), said lateral seal member (185) being at least partly compressed or deformed in the closed state of said interior swing door (100).

9. The interior swing door according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein said stop bracket (180) comprises plastic or consists of plastic, particularly wherein said stop block (180) consists of the same material as that of said horizontally extending sealing member (160) or consists of plastic that is harder than that of said horizontally extending sealing member (160).

10. The interior swing door according to any one of the previous claims, wherein said vertically extending sealing profile (140a, 140b) comprises, in the upper area, a water introduction structure (145a).

11. The interior swing door according to any one of the previous claims, wherein said door panel element (130a, 130b) comprises glass or consists of glass by at least 50 % by weight.

12. The interior swing door according to any one of the previous claims, wherein said horizontally extending sealing member (160) and / or said vertically extending sealing profile (140a, 140b) comprise elastomer or consist of elastomer.

13. The interior swing door according to any one of the previous claims, wherein said door panel (120a, 120b) is coupled to a door panel drive.

14. The interior swing door according to any one of the previous claims, wherein said door panel (120a) is a first door panel, said door panel element (130a) is a first door panel element, and said vertically extending sealing profile (140a) is a first vertically extending sealing profile, said interior swing door (100) comprising a second door panel (120b) with a second door panel element (130b) and a second vertically extending sealing profile (140b).

15. A vehicle, especially a utility vehicle, with an interior swing door (100) according to any one of the previous claims.