Vehicle arrangement

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle arrangement (152), comprising a vehicle window (18), a first profile element (12), a second profile element (14), and comprising an intermediate element (16), which is provided separately from the first profile element and from the second profile element, is arranged in a transition region (38) between the first profile element and the second profile element and has a first fastening section for fastening to the first profile element and a second fastening section for fastening to the second profile element.

Description

[0001] Title: Vehicle layout

[0002] Description

[0003] The invention relates to a vehicle arrangement having the features of the preamble of patent claim 1. Such a vehicle arrangement is known from DE 10 2021 131 727 A1.

[0004] Vehicle arrangements of this type have a first profile element which is arranged, for example, along a lower section of the edge surface of the vehicle window in the installed position and is connected both to the vehicle window and to an adjacent component, for example a water tank cover.

[0005] A second profile element extends, for example, along a lateral section of the edge surface of the vehicle window in the installed position and enables sealing of the vehicle window in the area of ​​an A-pillar of a vehicle.

[0006] DE 10 2021 131 727 A1 proposes providing the second profile element in the region of a lower corner of the vehicle window with a curved transition area that is arranged in abutment with an end area of ​​the first profile element. This known arrangement enables a visually pleasing sealing of the vehicle window, but places high demands on the dimensional and assembly accuracy of the profile elements.

[0007] Further vehicle arrangements are known from DE 21 37 849 A1 and DE 10 2007 018 790 A1.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to create a vehicle arrangement which is easy to manufacture and assemble.

[0009] This object is achieved by a vehicle arrangement having the features of patent claim 1.

[0010] The vehicle arrangement according to the invention comprises an intermediate element which is provided separately from the first profile element and from the second profile element and can thus be produced independently of the profile elements.

[0011] The first profile element has a first

[0012] Sealing section for engagement with a first partial section of the edge surface, and the second profile element has a second sealing section for engagement with a second partial section of the edge surface.

[0013] The intermediate element is arranged in a transition region between the first profile element and the second profile element and has a third sealing section for contact with a third partial section of the edge surface, so that a seal of the vehicle window is also provided in the transition region.

[0014] The intermediate element has a first fastening section for fastening to the first profile element and a second fastening section for fastening to the second profile element. Thus, the intermediate element can be fastened to the first profile section and to the second profile section and can, in particular, be provided as part of an assembly group comprising the two profile elements and the intermediate element.

[0015] The intermediate element enables a visually pleasing transition, particularly in areas of the vehicle windscreen where the edge surface has small radii, i.e., strong curvatures. This is especially the case in transition areas that are associated with a recess in the edge surface or a corner area of ​​the vehicle windscreen.

[0016] A recess refers, for example, to an area of ​​the vehicle window which, when installed on the vehicle, is arranged at the bottom and in the middle of the vehicle and, in this area, is offset upwards in the direction of the center of the window relative to a lower boundary of the vehicle window. The corner area is, in particular, an area between a lateral end of a lower boundary of the vehicle window and a lower end of a lateral boundary of the vehicle window, which is, in particular, assigned to an A-pillar of the vehicle.

[0017] The intermediate element is particularly

[0018] It is designed as a plastic injection-molded part or as an additively manufactured molded part, making it suitable for series production. The intermediate element has different cross-sectional shapes, particularly along the course of the third sealing section between the first profile element and the second profile element.

[0019] The profile elements are preferably manufactured using an extrusion process, meaning they preferably have identical cross-sectional shapes along their length.

[0020] It is preferred that at least two of the three sealing sections have identical cross-sectional geometries, at least in a joint region in which the at least two sealing sections are arranged adjacent to one another. In this way, a seal with an identical geometry can be provided across adjacent sections of the edge surface.

[0021] In particular, it is preferred that the at least two adjacent sealing sections bear against one another with mutually facing connecting surfaces and are flush with one another. In this way, a visually unobtrusive transition can be provided between the first sealing section (of the first profile element) and the third sealing section (of the intermediate element) and / or between the third sealing section (of the intermediate element) and the second sealing section (of the second profile element).

[0022] The first profile element preferably has a first connecting section for detachable connection to a first component facing away from the window or to a first component section facing away from the window. The first component is, for example, a water chamber cover, which is arranged adjacent to a lower boundary of the vehicle window when the vehicle window is installed. The first connecting section can, for example, comprise a groove-shaped profile that acts as a locking profile and / or that has an additional locking element in the form of a locking lip.

[0023] The second profile element preferably has a second connecting section for detachable connection to a second component facing away from the window or to a second component section facing away from the window. The second component is, for example, an A-pillar cover, which is arranged adjacent to a lateral boundary of the vehicle window when the vehicle window is installed. The second connecting section can, for example, comprise a groove-shaped profile that acts as a locking profile and / or that has an additional locking element in the form of a locking lip.

[0024] It is possible that the aforementioned first component section and the aforementioned second component section are connected to one another as components of an assembly group, that is to say, for example, they are components of a cover assembly which comprises a water box cover and an A-pillar cover, wherein the water box cover and the A-pillar cover are connected to one another, for example by means of a locking, pinning, screwing and / or gluing.

[0025] It is possible that the aforementioned first component section and the aforementioned second component section are components of a one-piece add-on part, that is to say, for example, are components of a cover part which has a first cover section in the form of a water tank cover integrated into the cover part and a second cover section in the form of an A-pillar cover integrated into the cover part.

[0026] A further preferred embodiment provides that the first profile element and the second profile element have identical cross-sectional geometries, thus simplifying the manufacture of the vehicle assembly overall. Preferably, both profile elements have the same connecting sections—as already explained above—for connecting to component sections or components facing away from the window. Preferably, both profile elements have the same mounting sections—as explained below—the side of which facing the window is or can be bonded to the inner surface of the vehicle window.

[0027] It is possible for the intermediate element to be fastened exclusively to the two profile elements and not to the vehicle window. However, it is also possible for the intermediate element to have at least one mounting web which is arranged between the first fastening section and the second fastening section and which is or can be glued to the inner surface of the vehicle window. This enables additional securing of the intermediate element to the vehicle window. The mounting web extends, for example, over the entire distance / course between the first and second fastening sections or only over part of the distance / course. In the event that the mounting web only extends over part of the distance / course, it is possible to provide a free space as explained below at the same time.

[0028] It is further preferred if the intermediate element has at least one or exactly one free space which is arranged between the first fastening section and the second fastening section and which is delimited by the third sealing section. Such a free space enables elastic deformation of the intermediate element and alignment of the two fastening sections relative to the two profile elements. The free space extends, for example, over the entire distance / course between the first and the second fastening section or only over part of the distance / course. In the event that the free space extends only over part of the distance / course, it is possible to provide an assembly web as explained above at the same time.

[0029] In particular, it is preferred that the third

[0030] Sealing section a boundary of the

[0031] The intermediate element therefore has, in particular, no connecting section for connection to a component section or component facing away from the pane.

[0032] The intermediate element is preferably made of an elastomer, in particular a thermoplastic elastomer. Preferred Shore A hardnesses are in the range of 62 to 82, in particular in the Shore A range of 67 to 77. These values ​​enable a sufficiently robust design of the intermediate element, which is nevertheless slightly deformable locally.

[0033] To further improve the assembly accuracy of the vehicle arrangement, it is proposed that the intermediate element have a first contact surface for contacting a first end face section of the first profile element and / or a second contact surface for contacting a second end face section of the second profile element. It is possible for the first profile element to have a further end face section which is arranged at the level of the first end face section and which is formed by a connection surface of the first sealing section - as explained above. It is possible for the second profile element to have a further end face section which is arranged at the level of the second end face section and which is formed by a connection surface of the second sealing section - as explained above.

[0034] A particularly simple assembly of the intermediate element is made possible if the first fastening section is part of a first plug connection with the first profile element and / or if the second fastening section is part of a second plug connection with the second profile element.

[0035] Preferably, a first plug-in axis of the first plug-in connection is oriented parallel to a first longitudinal axis of the first profile element. Additionally or alternatively, a second plug-in axis of the second plug-in connection is oriented parallel to a second longitudinal axis of the second profile element. In particular, at least one of the plug-in connections effects a positive connection which is effective within a mounting plane which is oriented perpendicular to the respective plug-in axis. In this way, the intermediate element, with its third sealing section, assumes a relative position to the respective profile element and its sealing section which is determined by the plug-in connection.

[0036] Preferred embodiments are explained below, in which at least one of the fastening sections of the intermediate element is designed as a plug-in section:

[0037] Preferably, the first fastening section is designed as a first plug-in section that can be inserted in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner into a first plug-in receptacle formed on the first profile element. Alternatively or additionally, the second fastening section is designed as a second plug-in section that can be inserted in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner into a second plug-in receptacle formed on the second profile element.

[0038] When the first plug-in section is inserted into the first plug-in receptacle, the first plug-in section and the first plug-in receptacle preferably overlap over a length of the first plug-in section measured parallel to the first plug-in axis. This means that the first plug-in receptacle can be the same length as or longer than the first plug-in section.

[0039] When the second plug-in section is inserted into the second plug-in receptacle, the second plug-in section and the second plug-in receptacle preferably overlap over a length of the second plug-in section measured parallel to the second plug-in axis. This means that the second plug-in receptacle can be the same length as or longer than the second plug-in section.

[0040] For example, the first plug-in receptacle of the first profile element is arranged on a side of a first mounting section facing away from the window, the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface of the vehicle window. Alternatively or additionally, the second plug-in receptacle of the second profile element is arranged on a side of a second mounting section facing away from the window, the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface of the vehicle window. A groove shape produced in particular by extrusion is preferred for a plug-in receptacle.

[0041] It is also possible for the first plug-in receptacle of the first profile element to be formed by a or the first connecting section for detachable connection to a or the first component facing away from the pane or to a or the first component section facing away from the pane. In other words: a first connecting section, which is also suitable for detachable connection to the first component section or to the first component, serves to receive the first plug-in section of the intermediate element. Additionally or alternatively to this, it is possible for the second plug-in receptacle of the second profile element to be formed by a or the second connecting section for detachable connection to a or the second component facing away from the pane or to a or the second component section facing away from the pane.In other words: A second connecting section serves to receive the second plug-in section of the intermediate element and is also suitable for detachable connection to the second component section or to the second component.

[0042] Preferred embodiments are explained below, in which at least one of the fastening sections of the intermediate element is designed as a plug-in receptacle:

[0043] Preferably, the first fastening section is designed as a first plug-in receptacle, into which a first plug-in section formed on the first profile element can be inserted in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner. Additionally or alternatively, the second fastening section is designed as a second plug-in receptacle, into which a second plug-in section formed on the second profile element can be inserted in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner. A groove shape produced in particular by injection molding or additive manufacturing is preferred for a plug-in receptacle.

[0044] Preferably, the first plug-in section and the first plug-in receptacle overlap over a length of the first plug-in section measured parallel to the first plug-in axis when the first plug-in section is plugged into the first plug-in receptacle. This means that the first plug-in section can be the same length as or longer than the first plug-in receptacle.

[0045] When the second plug-in section is inserted into the second plug-in receptacle, the second plug-in section and the second plug-in receptacle preferably overlap over a length of the second plug-in section measured parallel to the second plug-in axis. This means that the second plug-in section can be the same length as or longer than the second plug-in receptacle.

[0046] Preferably, the first plug-in section of the first profile element is arranged on one or the side facing away from the window of a or the first mounting section, the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface of the vehicle window. Alternatively or additionally, the second plug-in section of the second profile element is arranged on one or the side facing away from the window of a or the second mounting section, the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface of the vehicle window.

[0047] For all plug connections explained above, it is preferred for simple assembly of the intermediate element that the first plug section of the first fastening section or the first plug section of the first profile element has at least one first insertion surface inclined to the first plug axis of the first plug connection and / or that the second plug section of the second fastening section or the second plug section of the second profile element has at least one second insertion surface inclined to the second plug axis of the second plug connection.

[0048] Further features and advantages of the invention are the subject of the following description of preferred embodiments.

[0049] The drawing shows:

[0050] Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of an assembly group with two profile elements and with an intermediate element;

[0051] Fig. 2 is a view corresponding to Fig. 1 from a rear perspective;

[0052] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the intermediate element according to Fig. 1;

[0053] Fig. 4 is a view of one of the profile elements according to Fig. 1 in a cross section;

[0054] Fig. 5 is a view corresponding to Fig. 1 in an assembled state of the assembly group;

[0055] Fig. 6 is a view corresponding to Fig. 2 in an assembled state of the assembly group;

[0056] Fig. 7 is a bottom view of the assembly groups according to Figs. 5 and 6; Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a vehicle arrangement with an assembly group according to Fig. 1 and with a vehicle hub;

[0057] Fig. 9 is a view corresponding to Fig. 8 in an assembled state of the vehicle arrangement;

[0058] Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a vehicle assembly with an assembly group according to Fig. 1, with a vehicle window and with a cover component;

[0059] Fig. 11 is a bottom view of the vehicle arrangement according to Fig. 10;

[0060] Fig. 12 is a view corresponding to Fig. 10 in an assembled state of the vehicle arrangement;

[0061] Fig. 13 is a bottom view of the vehicle arrangement according to Fig. 12;

[0062] Fig. 14 is a plan view of the vehicle arrangement according to Fig. 12;

[0063] Fig. 15 is a sectional view along a section shown in Fig. 14 with

[0064] XV - XV marked cutting plane;

[0065] Fig. 16 is a sectional view along a section shown in Fig. 14 with

[0066] XVI - XVI marked cutting plane;

[0067] Fig. 17 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of an assembly group with two profile elements and an intermediate element; Fig. 18 is a perspective view of the intermediate element according to Fig. 17;

[0068] Fig. 19 is a view of one of the profile elements according to Fig. 17 in a cross section;

[0069] Fig. 20 is a view corresponding to Fig. 17 in an assembled state of the assembly group;

[0070] Fig. 21 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of an assembly group with two profile elements and with an intermediate element;

[0071] Fig. 22 is a perspective view of the intermediate element according to Fig. 21;

[0072] Fig. 23 is a view of one of the profile elements according to Fig. 21 in a cross section;

[0073] Fig. 24 is a view corresponding to Fig. 21 in an assembled state of the assembly group;

[0074] Fig. 25 is an exploded perspective view of a fourth embodiment of an assembly group with two profile elements and with an intermediate element;

[0075] Fig. 26 is a bottom view of an embodiment of a vehicle arrangement with the assembly group according to Fig.

[0076] 25, a vehicle window and a cover component; Fig. 27 is an exploded perspective view of a fifth embodiment of an assembly group with two profile elements and with an intermediate element;

[0077] Fig. 28 is a bottom view of an embodiment of a vehicle assembly with the assembly group according to Fig. 27, a vehicle window and a cover component;

[0078] Fig. 29 is an exploded perspective view of a sixth embodiment of an assembly group with three profile elements and two intermediate elements; and

[0079] Fig. 30 is a bottom view of an embodiment of a vehicle arrangement with the assembly group according to Fig. 29, a vehicle window and a cover component.

[0080] An assembly group shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 is designated in the drawing by reference numeral 10. The assembly group 10 comprises a first profile element 12, a second profile element 14, and an intermediate element 16.

[0081] The first profile element 12 serves to seal a vehicle window 18 (see Fig. 8), which has an outer surface 20, an inner surface 22 and a circumferential edge surface 24 extending between the outer surface 20 and the inner surface 22. The first profile element 12 has a first sealing section 26, which bears against a first partial section 28 of the edge surface 24. The first partial section 28 is assigned, for example, to a lower edge of the vehicle window 18, based on a state of the vehicle window 18 which arises when installed on a vehicle, the vehicle window 18 being in particular a windshield.

[0082] The second profile element 14 serves to seal the vehicle window 18. The second profile element 14 has a second sealing section 30 which bears against a second partial section 32 of the edge surface 24. The second partial section 32 is assigned, for example, to a lateral edge of the vehicle window 18, based on a state of the vehicle window 18 which arises when installed on a vehicle, wherein the vehicle window 18 is in particular a windshield. In the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing, the second profile element 14 extends parallel to an A-pillar on the right in the direction of travel of a vehicle.

[0083] The first profile element 12 is assigned a first longitudinal axis 34; the second profile element 14 is assigned a second longitudinal axis 36. The intermediate element 16 is arranged in a transition region 38 between the first profile element 12 and the second profile element 14; the transition region 38 is assigned - corresponding to the embodiments of Figures 1 to 24 - to a corner region 40 of the vehicle window 18; in this case, the first longitudinal axis 34 and the second longitudinal axis 36 enclose an angle 46 of, for example, 90° to 120° (cf. Figure 9).

[0084] The intermediate element 16 has a third sealing section 42, which rests against a third partial section 44 of the edge surface 24. The third partial section 44 of the edge surface 24 directly adjoins the first partial section 28 and the second partial section 32 of the edge surface 24. The third sealing section 42 has a curved profile corresponding to the curvature of the third partial section 44 of the edge surface 24 and forms a boundary 48 of the intermediate element 16 facing away from the pane, see Fig. 3.

[0085] The third sealing section 42 has connecting surfaces 50 and 52 facing away from one another, the connecting surface 50 serving to bear against a first connecting surface 54 of the first sealing section 26 of the first profile element 12 and the connecting surface 52 serving to bear against a second connecting surface 56 of the second sealing section 30 of the second profile element 14. The connecting surfaces 50, 52, 54 and 56 have identical cross-sectional geometries. In a first abutment region 58 (cf. Fig. 6), the connecting surface 50 of the intermediate element 16 lies flush against the first connecting surface 54 of the first profile element 12. In a second abutment region 60, the connecting surface 52 of the intermediate element 16 lies flush against the second connecting surface 56 of the second profile element 14.

[0086] The third sealing section 42 of the intermediate element 16 is arranged on a carrier body 62 which has a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the third sealing section 42, see Fig. 3. In particular plate-shaped holding bodies 64 and 66 protrude from the carrier body 62 at ends of the carrier body 62 facing away from one another. The holding bodies 64 and 66 preferably extend in radial directions towards the vehicle window 18 with respect to the carrier body 62. The holding body 64 defines, with a surface facing away from the carrier body 62, a first contact surface 68 which faces the first profile element 12. The holding body 66 defines, with a surface facing away from the carrier body 62, a second contact surface 70 which faces the second profile element 14.

[0087] The first contact surface 68 serves to support a first end face portion 72 of the first profile element 12, see Figs. 1 and 2. The second contact surface 70 serves to support a second end face portion 74 of the second profile element 14.

[0088] A first fastening section 76 in the form of a first plug-in section 78 protrudes from the first contact surface 68. A second fastening section 80 in the form of a second plug-in section 82 protrudes from the second contact surface 70.

[0089] The first plug-in section 78 defines a first plug-in axis 84 starting from the first contact surface 68 in the direction of a free end of the first plug-in section 78. The second plug-in section 82 defines a second plug-in axis 86 starting from the second contact surface 70 in the direction of a free end of the second plug-in section 80.

[0090] The first plug-in section 78 has at its free end at least one first insertion surface 88 which is inclined relative to the first plug-in axis 84. The second plug-in section 82 has at its free end at least one second insertion surface 90 which is inclined relative to the second plug-in axis 86. To the inclined insertion surfaces 88 of the first plug-in section

[0091] 78 are followed in the direction of the first contact surface 68 by lateral projections 92, the heights of which increase from a respective insertion surface 88 in the direction of the first contact surface 68. The first plug-in section 78 has a main body 94 from which the lateral projections 92 protrude.

[0092] Adjoining the inclined insertion surfaces 90 of the second plug-in section 82 in the direction of the second contact surface 70 are lateral projections 96, the heights of which increase from a respective insertion surface 90 in the direction of the second contact surface 70. The second plug-in section 82 has a main body 98 from which the lateral projections 96 protrude.

[0093] The intermediate element 16 has a free space 100 on a side facing the pane, which is delimited by an inner side of the carrier body 62 and by inner sides of the holding bodies 64 and 66.

[0094] The first profile element 12 and the second profile element 14 preferably have cross sections identical to one another, for example a cross section shown in Fig. 4.

[0095] The first profile element 12 has a first connecting section 102, which is U-shaped or V-shaped in profile, for example, and which serves for connection to a first component facing away from the window (e.g., a water tank cover), or which serves for connection to a first component section 104 of an attachment 106 facing away from the window (cf. Figs. 10 to 13). The second profile element 14 has a second connecting section 108, which is U-shaped or V-shaped in profile, for example, and which serves for connection to a second component facing away from the window

[0096] (e.g. an A-pillar cover) or which serves to connect to a second component section 110 of the add-on part 106 facing away from the window (cf. Fig. 10 to 13).

[0097] The first profile element 12 further comprises a web-shaped first mounting section 112, the side of which facing the window (facing the inner surface 22 of the vehicle window 18) serves for bonding to the inner surface 22 of the vehicle window 18, for example by means of a first (double) adhesive section 114, see Fig. 4.

[0098] On the side of the first mounting section 112 facing away from the window, the first profile element 12 has a first plug-in receptacle 116, which comprises a first plug-in space 118, which is delimited by two spaced-apart first plug-in space boundaries 120, 122. The first plug-in space boundaries 120, 122 form effective form-locking elements in a direction facing away from the window for a form-locking connection with the lateral projections 92 of the first plug-in section 78.

[0099] The second profile element 14 further has a web-shaped second mounting section 124, the side of which facing the window (facing the inner surface 22 of the vehicle window 18) is used for adhesive bonding to the inner surface 22 of the vehicle window 18, for example by means of a second (double) adhesive section 126, see Fig. 4. On the side of the second mounting section 124 facing away from the window, the second profile element 14 has a second plug-in receptacle 128, which comprises a second plug-in space 130 that is delimited by two second plug-in space boundaries 132, 134 spaced apart from one another. The second plug-in space boundaries 132, 134 form effective form-locking elements in a direction facing away from the window for a form-locking connection with the lateral projections 96 of the second plug-in section 82.

[0100] The first plug-in receptacle 116 preferably extends over the entire length of the first profile element 12 and can thus be easily manufactured by extrusion. The second plug-in receptacle 128 preferably extends over the entire length of the second profile element 14 and can thus be easily manufactured by extrusion.

[0101] To fasten the intermediate element 16 to the first profile element 12, the first plug-in section 78 is inserted into the first plug-in receptacle 116 of the first profile element 12 in a direction parallel to the first plug-in axis 84, so that the first plug-in section 78 is arranged in the first plug-in space 118 and a first plug-in connection 136 is produced, see Figs. 6 and 7. The plug-in process begins with the introduction of the first introduction surfaces 88 into the first plug-in space 118 and ends with contact of the first end face section 72 of the first profile element 12 with the first bearing surface 68 of the intermediate element 16. The first plug-in connection 136 is effective over the length of the first plug-in section 78, which is shorter than the length of the first plug-in receptacle 116.To fasten the intermediate element 16 to the second profile element 14, the second plug-in section 82 is inserted into the second plug-in receptacle 128 of the second profile element 14 in a direction parallel to the second plug-in axis 86, so that the second plug-in section 82 is arranged in the second plug-in space 130 and a second plug-in connection 138 is produced, see Figs. 6 and 7. The plug-in process begins with the introduction of the second introduction surfaces 90 into the second plug-in space 130 and ends with contact of the second end face section 74 of the second profile element 14 with the second contact surface 70 of the intermediate element 16. The second plug-in connection 138 is effective over the length of the second plug-in section 82, which is shorter than the length of the second plug-in receptacle 128.

[0102] A pre-assembled assembly group 10 comprises the intermediate element 16, which is fastened to the first profile element 12 and to the second profile element 14, see Figs. 5 and 6.

[0103] 8. Furthermore, the second sealing section 30 of the second profile element 14 is aligned parallel to the second section 32 of the edge surface 24. By contact of the respective adhesive sections 114, 126 of the first profile element 12 and of the second profile element 14 with the inner surface 22 of the vehicle window 18, a connection is produced between the pre-assembled assembly group 10 and the vehicle window 18, wherein the third sealing section 42 of the intermediate element 16 bears against the third section 44 of the edge surface 24, cf. 8 and 9 , and a vehicle assembly 152 is manufactured.

[0104] The add-on part 106 has an outer side 140 which is visible when installed on a vehicle and an inner side 142 which is not visible when installed, see Figs. 10 and 11. On the inner side 142, the add-on part has a locking web 144 which has a first, straight locking web section 146, a second, straight locking web section 148 and a third, curved locking web section 150. The locking web sections 146, 148 and 150 merge continuously into one another, with the curved locking web section 150 being arranged between the straight locking web sections 146 and 148.

[0105] The first locking web section 146 serves for a locking connection with the first connecting section 102 of the first profile element 12; the second locking web section 148 serves for a locking connection with the second connecting section 108 of the second profile element 14.

[0106] To assemble the add-on part 106, the first locking web section 146 is aligned parallel to the first connecting section 102 of the first profile element 12; the second locking web section 148 is aligned parallel to the second connecting section 108 of the second profile element 14. Finally, the locking web is joined to both the first connecting section 102 and the second connecting section 108, so that a fully assembled state of a vehicle arrangement 152 is produced, which comprises an add-on part 106, cf. Figs. 12 and 13. The intermediate element 16 is not directly connected to the

[0107] Vehicle window 18 is not connected directly, but indirectly via the first profile element 12 and the second profile element 14. The intermediate element 16 is also not connected directly to the attachment part 106, but indirectly via the first profile element 12 and the second profile element 14.

[0108] From Fig. 13 it can be seen that the curved locking web portion 150 is exposed; for this reason, the curved locking web portion 150 is optional.

[0109] The vehicle arrangement 152 comprises four or five components which have surfaces which are flush with one another on a visible surface, cf. Figures 14 to 16. The outer surface 20 of the vehicle window 18 is flush with at least an outer surface 154 of the first sealing section 26, with an outer surface 156 of the second sealing section 30 and with an outer surface 158 of the third sealing section 42. If the vehicle arrangement 152 comprises an add-on part 106, it is preferred if its outer side 140 is also flush with the outer surface 22 of the vehicle window 18.

[0110] Note: In Figures 15 and 16, the vehicle window 18 and the attachment 106 are shown with thin lines; the sealing sections 26 and 42 are shown in a relaxed resting state, in which the cross sections of the sealing sections on the one hand and the cross section of the vehicle window 18 and the cross section of the attachment 106 on the other hand overlap. In fact, the sealing sections 26 and 42 are slightly compressed - based on the relaxed resting state and deviating from the representation according to Figures 15 and 16 - and are respectively in sealing contact with the vehicle window 18 and the

[0111] Attachment 106 on .

[0112] An assembly group 10 shown in Figures 17 and 20 (with intermediate element 16 according to Figure 18 and with a first profile element 12 and a second profile element according to Figure 19) is identical to the assembly group 10 described above in terms of its operation and its use in a vehicle arrangement 152; the structure of the assembly group 10 described below is - with the exception of the differences described below - identical to the structure of the assembly group 10 described above. In this respect, reference is made to the above description.

[0113] The assembly group 10 according to Figures 17 and 20 also comprises an intermediate element 16 with a carrier body 62 for arranging the third sealing section 42, see Figure 18. Plate-shaped holding bodies 64 and 66, in particular, protrude from the carrier body 62 at opposite ends of the carrier body 62. When arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152, the holding bodies 64 and 66 extend, relative to the carrier body 62, preferably in respective radial directions away from a vehicle window 18 of the vehicle arrangement 152.

[0114] The intermediate element 16 has a free space 100 on a side facing away from the window when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152, which free space is delimited by an outer side of the carrier body 62 and by inner sides of the holding bodies 64 and 66, cf. Fig. 20.

[0115] The intermediate element 16 has a first

[0116] Fastening section 76 in the form of a first plug-in section 78, which protrudes from an outer side of the holding body 64. The intermediate element 16 has a second fastening section 80 in the form of a second plug-in section 82, which protrudes from an outer side of the holding body 66.

[0117] The first profile element 12 (cf. Fig. 19) has a first connecting section 102 which is U-shaped or V-shaped in profile, for example, and which not only serves for connection to a first component facing away from the pane or to a first component section 104 of an attachment 106 facing away from the pane, but at the same time forms a first plug-in receptacle 116 for plugging in the first plug-in section 78.

[0118] The second profile element 14 (cf. Fig. 19) has a second connecting section 108 which is U-shaped or V-shaped in profile, for example, and which not only serves for connection to a second component facing away from the pane or a second component section 110 of an attachment 106 facing away from the pane, but at the same time forms a second plug-in receptacle 128 for inserting the second plug-in section 82.

[0119] The cross sections of the first plug-in section 78 and the first plug-in receptacle 116 as well as the cross sections of the second plug-in section 82 and the second plug-in receptacle 128 are each complementary to one another, so that the plug-in sections 78, 82 can each be received in a form-fitting manner in the plug-in receptacles 116, 128.

[0120] On the side of a first mounting section 112 facing away from the window - when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152 - the first profile element 12 according to Fig . 19 has no first

[0121] Plug-in receptacle 116. However, it is possible for the first profile element 12 to have both a first plug-in receptacle 116, which is formed by the first connecting section 102, and a first plug-in receptacle 116, which—when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152—is arranged on the side of the first mounting section 112 facing away from the window. Such a first profile element 12 can be connected optionally to an intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 19 or to an intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 3.

[0122] On the side of a second mounting section 124 facing away from the window when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152, the second profile element 14 according to Fig. 19 does not have a second plug-in receptacle 128. However, it is possible for the second profile element 14 to have both a second plug-in receptacle 128, which is formed by the second connecting section 108, and a second plug-in receptacle 128, which - when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152 - is arranged on the side of the second mounting section 124 facing away from the window. Such a second profile element 14 can be connected optionally to an intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 19 or to an intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 3.

[0123] An assembly group 10 shown in Figures 21 and 24 (with intermediate element 16 according to Figure 22 and with a first profile element 12 and a second profile element according to Figure 23) is identical to the assembly group 10 described at the outset in terms of its operation and its use in a vehicle arrangement 152; the structure of the assembly group 10 described below is - with the exception of the differences described below - identical to the structure of the assembly group 10 described at the outset. In this respect, reference is made to the description at the outset.

[0124] In contrast to the intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 3, a first fastening section 76 in the form of a first plug-in receptacle 116 protrudes from the first contact surface 68 of the intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 22. A second fastening section 80 in the form of a second plug-in receptacle 128 protrudes from the second contact surface 70.

[0125] The first plug-in receptacle 116 defines a first plug-in axis 84 starting from the first contact surface 68 in the direction of a free end of the first plug-in receptacle 128. The second plug-in receptacle 128 defines a second plug-in axis 86 starting from the second contact surface 70 in the direction of a free end of the second plug-in receptacle 128.

[0126] The first plug-in receptacle 116 comprises a first plug-in space 118 which is delimited by two first plug-in space delimiters 120, 122 which are spaced apart from one another (see Fig. 22). The first plug-in space delimiters 120, 122 form, in a direction facing away from the window pane when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152, effective form-locking elements for a form-locking connection with lateral projections 92 which, as part of a first plug-in section 78, protrude from a main body 94 of the first profile element 12 (see Fig. 23).

[0127] The first plug-in section 78 is arranged, in particular, on the side of a first mounting section 112 of the first profile element 12 facing away from the windshield—when arranged in a vehicle assembly 152. The first plug-in section 78 preferably extends over the entire length of the first profile element 12 and can thus be easily manufactured by extrusion.

[0128] The second plug-in receptacle 128 comprises a second plug-in space 130 which is delimited by two second plug-in space boundaries 132, 134 spaced apart from one another, see Fig. 22. The second plug-in space boundaries 132, 134 form, in a direction facing away from the window pane when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152, effective form-locking elements for a form-locking connection with lateral projections 96 which protrude from a main body 98 of the second profile element 14 as part of a second plug-in section 82, see Fig. 23.

[0129] The second plug-in section 82 is arranged, in particular, on the side of a second mounting section 124 of the second profile element 14 facing away from the windshield—when arranged in a vehicle assembly 152. The second plug-in section 82 preferably extends over the entire length of the second profile element 14 and can thus be easily manufactured by extrusion.

[0130] An assembly group 10 shown in Figure 25 is identical to the assembly group 10 described above in terms of its operation and its use in a vehicle assembly 152; the structure of the assembly group 10 described below is identical to the structure of the assembly group 10 described above, with the exception of the differences described below. In this respect, reference is made to the description above.

[0131] The assembly group 10 according to Fig. 25 comprises an intermediate element 16 with a carrier body 62 and a third sealing section 42, which are curved several times along their course between a first fastening section 76 and a second fastening section 80, corresponding to the course of an edge surface 24 of a vehicle window 18 (cf. Fig. 26), which has a recess 160. In an installed state of the vehicle window 18, the recess 160 is provided, for example, in a region of the vehicle window 18 which is arranged at the bottom and in the center of the vehicle and is offset upwards in this region in relation to a lower boundary of the vehicle window 18 in the direction of the center of the window.

[0132] In comparison to a vehicle arrangement 152 which is assigned to a corner region 40 of a vehicle window 18 (cf. Fig. 9), an angle 46 between a first longitudinal extension axis 34 of a first profile element 12 and a second longitudinal extension axis 36 of a second profile element 14 is larger and amounts, for example, to between 150° and 180° (cf. Fig. 25).

[0133] An assembly group 10 shown in Figure 27 is identical in terms of its operation and its use in a vehicle assembly 152 to the assembly group 10 described above with reference to Figures 25 and 26; the structure of the assembly group 10 described below is identical to the structure of the assembly group 10 described above, except for the differences described below. In this respect, reference is made to the above description.

[0134] In contrast to the intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 25, the intermediate element 16 according to Fig. 27 comprises a mounting web 162 which extends parallel to the course of the third sealing section 42 between the first fastening section 76 and the second fastening section 80. A side of the mounting web 162 which faces the window (facing the inner surface 22 of the vehicle window 18) when arranged in a vehicle arrangement 152 is used for adhesive bonding to the inner surface 22 of the vehicle window 18, for example by means of an additional (double) adhesive section 164. The (double) adhesive section 164 extends over the entire course of the mounting web 162 (not shown in the drawing) or over part of the course of the mounting web 162 (cf. Fig. 27).

[0135] An assembly group 10 shown in Figure 29 is identical in terms of its operation and its use in a vehicle assembly 152 to the assembly group 10 described above with reference to Figures 25 and 26; the structure of the assembly group 10 described below is identical to the structure of the assembly group 10 described above, except for the differences described below. Reference is made to the above description in this regard.

[0136] The assembly group 10 according to Fig. 29 comprises an additional intermediate part 166, which has a first fastening section 76, in particular in the form of a first plug-in section 78 for connection to the second profile element 14 and to its second plug-in receptacle 128, and furthermore a second fastening section 80, in particular in the form of a second plug-in section 82 for connection to an additional profile element 168. The additional intermediate part 166 has an additional

[0137] Sealing section 170; the additional profile element 168 has an additional sealing section 172 and an additional plug-in receptacle 174 for receiving the second plug-in section 82.

[0138] The additional intermediate part 166 and the second profile element 14 are connected to each other via an additional plug connection 176; the additional intermediate part 166 and the additional profile element 168 are connected to each other via a further additional plug connection 178.

[0139] The second profile element 14, the intermediate part 16 and the additional intermediate part 166 are assigned to a recess 160 of a vehicle window 18.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Vehicle arrangement (152) comprising a vehicle window (18) having an outer surface (20), an inner surface (22) facing away from the outer surface (20) and a circumferential edge surface (24) extending between the outer surface (20) and the inner surface (22), and comprising a first profile element (12) which: - is arranged along at least a first partial section (28) of the edge surface (24), - a first sealing section (26) for contact with the first partial section (28) of the edge surface (24), further comprising a second profile element (14) which: - is arranged along at least a second partial section (32) of the edge surface (24), - a second sealing section (30) for contact with the second partial section (32) of the edge surface (24), characterized by an intermediate element (16) which is provided separately from the first profile element (12) and from the second profile element (14), wherein the intermediate element (16) - is arranged in a transition region (38) between the first profile element (12) and the second profile element (14), - a third sealing section (42) for contact with a third partial section (44) of the edge surface (24), - and a first fastening section (76) for fastening to the first profile element (12) and a second fastening section (80) for fastening to the second profile element (14).

2. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 1, characterized in that the transition region (38) is assigned to a recess (160) in the course of the edge surface (24) or a corner region (40) of the vehicle window (18).

3. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate element (16) is designed as a plastic injection-molded part or as an additively manufactured molded part.

4. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two of the three sealing sections (26, 30, 42) have identical cross-sectional geometries to one another at least in an abutment region (58, 60) in which the at least two sealing sections (26, 42; 30, 42) are arranged adjacent to one another.

5. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least two mutually adjacent sealing sections (26, 42; 30, 42) bear against one another with mutually facing connecting surfaces (50, 54; 52, 56) and are flush with one another.

6. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first profile element (12) has a first connecting section (102) for detachable connection to a first component facing away from the window or to a first component section (104) facing away from the disc.

7. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second profile element (14) has a second connecting section (108) for detachable connection to a second component facing away from the window or to a second component section (110) facing away from the window.

8. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 7 with reference back to claim 6, characterized in that the first component section (104) and the second component section (110) are connected to one another as components of an add-on group or are components of a one-piece add-on part (106).

9. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first profile element (12) and the second profile element (14) have identical cross-sectional geometries.

10. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate element (16) has at least one mounting web (162) which is arranged between the first fastening section (76) and the second fastening section (80) and which can be or is glued to the inner surface (22) of the vehicle window (18).

11. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate element (16) has at least one or exactly one Free space (100) which is arranged between the first fastening section (76) and the second fastening section (80) and which is delimited by the third sealing section (42).

12. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the third sealing section (42) forms a boundary (48) of the intermediate element (16) facing away from the window.

13. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate element (16) is made of an elastomer, in particular of a thermoplastic elastomer.

14. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate element (16) has a first contact surface (68) for contacting a first end face section (72) of the first profile element (12) and / or a second contact surface (70) for contacting a second end face section (74) of the second profile element (14).

15. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first fastening section (76) is a component of a first plug connection (136) with the first profile element (12) and / or that the second fastening section (80) is a component of a second plug connection (138) with the second profile element (14).

16. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 15, characterized in that a first plug-in axle (84) of the first plug connection (136) parallel to a first Longitudinal axis (34) of the first profile element (12) is oriented and / or that a second plug-in axis (86) of the second plug-in connection (138) is oriented parallel to a second longitudinal axis (36) of the second profile element (14).

17. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first fastening section (76) is designed as a first plug-in section (78) which can be inserted in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner into a first plug-in receptacle (116) formed on the first profile element (12) and / or that the second fastening section (80) is designed as a second plug-in section (82) which can be inserted in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner into a second plug-in receptacle (128) formed on the second profile element (14).

18. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 17, characterized in that the first plug-in receptacle (116) of the first profile element (12) is arranged on a side of a first mounting section (112) facing away from the window, the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface (22) of the vehicle window (18), and / or that the second plug-in receptacle (128) of the second profile element (14) is arranged on a side of a second mounting section (124) facing away from the window, the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface (22) of the vehicle window (18).

19. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 17, characterized in that the first plug-in receptacle (116) of the first profile element (12) is formed by a or the first connecting section (102) for detachable connection to a or the first component facing away from the pane or to a or the first component section (104) facing away from the pane and / or that the second plug-in receptacle (128) of the second profile element (14) is formed by a or the second connecting section (108) for detachable connection to a or the second component facing away from the pane or to a or the second component section (110) facing away from the pane.

20. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 17, characterized in that the first plug-in receptacle (116) of the first profile element (12) is arranged on a side of a first mounting section (112) facing away from the window, the side of which facing the window can be or is glued to the inner surface (22) of the vehicle window (18), and in that the second plug-in receptacle (128) of the second profile element (14) is formed by one or the second connecting section (108) for detachable connection to one or the second component facing away from the window or to one or the second component section (110) facing away from the window.

21. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first fastening section (76) is designed as a first plug-in receptacle (116) into which a first plug-in section (78) formed on the first profile element (12) can be inserted in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner, and / or that the second fastening section (80) is designed as a second plug-in receptacle (128) into which a force-fitting and / or a second plug-in section (82) formed on the second profile element (14) can be inserted in a form-fitting manner.

22. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to claim 21, characterized in that the first plug-in section (78) of the first profile element (12) is arranged on one or the side facing away from the window of one or the first mounting section (112), the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface (22) of the vehicle window (18), and / or that the second plug-in section (82) of the second profile element (14) is arranged on one or the side facing away from the window of one or the second mounting section (124), the side of which facing the window is or can be glued to the inner surface (22) of the vehicle window (18).

23. Vehicle arrangement (152) according to one of claims 17 to 22, each with reference back to claim 16, characterized in that the first plug-in section (78) of the first fastening section (76) or the first plug-in section (78) of the first profile element (12) has at least one first insertion surface (88) inclined to the first plug-in axis (84) of the first plug-in connection (138) and / or that the second plug-in section (82) of the second fastening section (80) or the second plug-in section (82) of the second profile element (14) has at least one second insertion surface (90) inclined to the second plug-in axis (86) of the second plug-in connection (138).

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