External sealing device for a vehicle opening.

Abstract

External sealing device for a vehicle opening. Sealing device (1), in particular an external seal, intended to be positioned in contact with a window (110) of a vehicle opening (103), the sealing device (1) comprising a frame (5) including a first portion (6) integrated into a body (2) of the sealing device (1), and a second portion (7) visible from the outside of a vehicle. Figure for the abbreviation: 3

Description

Title of the invention: External sealing device for a vehicle opening.

[0001] The invention relates to an external sealing device, in particular an external seal, for an opening of a vehicle and to an arrangement of such a sealing device for an opening. The invention also relates to an opening. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising such a sealing device and / or such an arrangement and / or such an opening. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a sealing device. The invention finally relates to a method of mounting such a sealing device.

[0002] A vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, usually comprises at least one opening comprising a window movable between an open position and a closed position. The opening comprises at least one outer panel above which the window extends in the closed position. An outer sealing means is usually arranged between the outer panel and the window so as to prevent the entry of moisture, in particular due to rain on the window in the closed position, or of particles between the window and the outer panel. Such a sealing means is arranged at the top of the outer panel so as to “lick” the window when it rises and falls when changing positions, hence its name “licker”.

[0003] A weatherstrip nevertheless has drawbacks. In particular, such a weatherstrip may be required to move relative to the opening during the vehicle's life cycle.

[0004] Such a situation is not acceptable. Any slippage of a weatherstrip during the lifetime of a vehicle should be avoided.

[0005] The object of the invention is to provide a sealing device and a mounting method which overcomes the above drawbacks and improves the devices and methods known from the prior art. In particular, the invention makes it possible to produce a device which is compact and robust and which has a high perceived quality and a reduced cost.

[0006] The invention relates to a sealing device, in particular an external weatherstrip, intended to be placed in contact with a window of an opening of a vehicle, the sealing device comprising a frame comprising a first portion, integrated into a body of the sealing device, and a second visible portion, visible from the outside of a vehicle.

[0007] The body may comprise a first elongated part, in particular rigid, extending along a first direction and configured to be arranged on the inner side of a panel of the opening, the first portion of the frame being elongated and extending into the first elongated portion of the body, the second portion of the frame being configured to be disposed on the outer side of the opening panel, the second portion of the frame extending from an upper end of the first elongated portion of the frame.

[0008] The device may comprise at least one fixing means configured to cooperate with a belt reinforcement of a panel of the opening, the at least one fixing means comprising in particular: - at least one end pin, in particular arranged on a first face of the first elongated part of the body intended to face a panel; and / or - at least one apron, in particular arranged on a second face of the first elongated part of the body opposite the first face, in particular intended to face a belt reinforcement, said at least one apron being in particular intended to come to bear against a wall of the belt reinforcement delimiting a belt reinforcement puncture.

[0009] The second portion of the frame may comprise a crimp at an end opposite that connected to an upper end of the first portion of the frame.

[0010] The device may include a buffer region extending at an upper end of the body.

[0011] The device may comprise at least one gadroon, in particular to ensure the centering of the device around a setting of a panel of an opening.

[0012] The invention also relates to an arrangement for an opening of a vehicle, comprising: - a box comprising at least one panel, - a window that moves in translation or substantially in translation between a closed position and at least one open position, - a sealing device defined above, comprising a first pivot clip at a first end and / or a second pivot clip at a second end.

[0013] The invention also relates to an opening for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising at least one arrangement defined previously.

[0014] The invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising at least one device defined previously and / or at least one arrangement defined previously and / or at least one opening defined previously.

[0015] The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a device defined above, comprising a step of overmolding the body around the first portion of the frame.

[0016] The attached drawings represent, by way of example, an embodiment of a sealing device according to the invention and an embodiment of a method of mounting a sealing device according to the invention.

[0017] [Fig-1] [Fig.l] is a sectional view showing a sealing device.

[0018] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] represents an embodiment of a sealing device placed in contact with a window of a vehicle opening.

[0019] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a sectional view showing one embodiment of a sealing device.

[0020] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a sectional view of an arrangement for an opening of a vehicle, according to a geometric reference in the transverse direction Y of the sealing device on a belt reinforcement.

[0021] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a sectional view of an arrangement for an opening of a vehicle, according to a geometric reference in the vertical direction Z of the sealing device on a belt reinforcement.

[0022] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a sectional view of an arrangement for an opening of a vehicle, illustrating regulatory constraints for the sealing device.

[0023] [Fig.7] [Fig.7] is a view showing the function of a pivot clip of the device sealing, section C1 corresponding to a section at one end of the sealing device, section C2 corresponding to a section at a location of a pivot clip.

[0024] [Fig.8] [Fig.8] shows an embodiment of an arrangement for a opening of a vehicle, comprising a panel, a movable window and an embodiment of a sealing device.

[0025] [Fig.9] [Fig.9] is a descriptive view representing a mode of execution of a method of mounting a sealing device on a panel of an opening of a vehicle.

[0026] [Fig. 10] [Fig. 10] represents a step in a method of mounting a sealing device.

[0027] [Fig. 11] [Fig. 11] represents a step in a method of mounting a sealing device.

[0028] [Fig. 12] [Fig. 12] represents a step in a method of mounting a sealing device.

[0029] [Fig. 13] [Fig. 13] represents a step in a method of mounting a sealing device.

[0030] The invention proposes a sealing device 1, in particular an external weatherstrip, intended to be placed in contact with a window 110 of an opening 103 of a vehicle 100, comprising a frame 5 comprising a first portion 6, integrated into the body 2 of the sealing device 1, and a second visible portion 7, visible from the outside of a vehicle 100.

[0031] The sealing device 1, in particular the second portion 7 of the frame 5, has a function of exterior trim for an opening 103 of a vehicle 100.

[0032] An example of a vehicle 200, in particular a motor vehicle, equipped with a sealing device 210, in particular an external seal, of the type usually used, arranged in contact with a window 205 of an opening 201 of the vehicle 200, is described below with reference to [Fig.l].

[0033] The opening 201 comprises a box 202 comprising at least one outer panel 203, facing the environment outside the vehicle 1. The opening 201 may comprise a window 205, in particular a movable window 205 mounted to slide so as to be moved between a closed position and an open position. The window 205 extends above the outer panel 203 in the closed position and opposite, or substantially opposite, the outer panel 203 in the open position.

[0034] The vehicle 200 comprises a sealing device 210. The sealing device 210 is preferably an external wiper arranged between the window 205 and the box 202. The external wiper 210 is in particular intended to wipe the window 205 when it is raised and lowered.

[0035] Generally, the licker 210 has a substantially clamp shape, or downwardly inverted “U”, in a transverse and vertical section.

[0036] The wiper 210 may comprise a first elongated portion 211 extending along a first direction and arranged on the inner side of the panel 203 of the opening 201, and a second portion 212 arranged on the outer side of the panel 203 of the opening 201.

[0037] The external weatherstrip 210, with its trim or decoration 213, is usually fixed to the top of the external panel 203. The external weatherstrip 210 is for example fitted onto the horizontal seam 204 of the external panel 203 by fixing means 214, 216.

[0038] However, the crimping 204 of the outer panel 203 is subject to geometric dispersions during its manufacture which generate imperfect alignments with other elements of a vehicle, in particular decorative elements, such as between a front door and a rear door of a vehicle, between a front fender trim and a front door, between a rear fender trim and a rear door. In addition to a possible loss of sealing at these locations, this results in a detrimental lower perceived quality due to misalignment with respect to an element of a vehicle.

[0039] An example of a vehicle 100 equipped with an embodiment of a sealing device 1, in particular an external weatherstrip, intended to be placed in contact with a window 110 of an opening 103 of a vehicle 100, in particular a motor vehicle, is described below with reference to [Fig.2].

[0040] We will refer to a direct orthonormal XYZ reference frame usually used in automobile design, in which the X axis designates the front-rear longitudinal direction of the vehicle, oriented towards the rear, the Y axis designates the transverse direction of the vehicle and is oriented from the left to the right of the vehicle, left and right being defined according to the point of view of a driver of the vehicle, the Z axis designates the vertical direction, and is oriented upwards, the vehicle resting on horizontal ground.

[0041] “Interior” means the side closest to the interior of the passenger compartment of the vehicle 100. Similarly, “exterior” means the side opposite the interior of the passenger compartment, i.e. closest to an environment outside the vehicle 100. Finally, “lower” means the side closest to the ground on which the vehicle 100 rests or the lowest, and “upper” means the side furthest from the ground or the highest.

[0042] The vehicle 100 comprises a body side 102. The vehicle 100 comprises at least one opening 103 comprising a movable window or glass panel 110.

[0043] The opening 103 is in particular a front or rear left side door. Also, the opening 103 may be a front or rear right side door. Alternatively, the opening 103 may be a non-side door, for example a trunk door.

[0044] Preferably, the window 110 is movable between a closed position and at least one open position. The opening 103 is for example a side door arranged at the location of the body side 102, in particular a front door as illustrated in [Fig.2]. The opening 103 comprises a box 104. The box 104 comprises at least one panel 105, called the exterior panel.

[0045] The sealing device 1, in particular an external wiper, is intended to be arranged between the external panel 105 and the window 110. The sealing device 1 is intended to manage the flow of water and / or to prevent the entry of humidity, in particular due to rain on the window in the closed position, and / or to prevent the entry of particles between the window 110 and the external panel 105. Such a sealing device 1 is intended to be arranged at the top of the external panel 105 so as to “lick” the window 110 during its rise and fall changes of position.

[0046] Obviously, the vehicle 100 may comprise several openings each comprising a movable window, for example one opening per body side, or even one front opening and one rear opening per body side, or even more openings per body side. Preferably, as many openings are arranged at the location of the left body side 102 as on the right body side. Alternatively, the number of openings may be different between the right side and the left side.

[0047] In the following description, the opening 103 is the front left side door. It is nevertheless understood that such a representation is in no way limiting.

[0048] The opening 103 is for example a mixed door. The opening 103 comprises in particular a frame 109 or a surround or at least one upright around the window 110.

[0049] As illustrated in [Fig. 2], the sealing device 1 has in particular a first end 1a and a second end 1b. The sealing device 1 extends between the first end 1a and the second end 1b, preferably longitudinally or substantially longitudinally, along the longitudinal direction X. The first end 1a is located at the front of the sealing device 1 and the second end 1b is located at the rear of the sealing device 1.

[0050] Alternatively, the sealing device 1 may also extend between the body side 102 and a quarter panel 111. Alternatively, the sealing device 1 may also extend to the rear of a rear door 113 and to the front of the front door 103. The device 1 could possibly extend over the entire length of the vehicle 100, over the entire periphery of the body belt. At locations other than those of the side doors 103, 113, the device 1 mainly has a trim function.

[0051] An embodiment of a sealing device 1 is described below with reference to [Fig. 3] and to Figures 4 to 7.

[0052] The sealing device 1, in particular an external seal, is intended to be placed in contact with a window 110 of an opening 103 of a vehicle 100.

[0053] The sealing device 1 comprises a body 2 comprising a first part 3 and a second part 4.

[0054] Preferably, the first part 3 is rigid. Preferably, the second part 4 is flexible.

[0055] The first part 3 is in particular elongated. The first part 3 extends in particular along a first direction.

[0056] The first part 3 can be configured to be arranged on the interior side of a panel 105 of the opening 103.

[0057] The second part 4 of the body 2 of the device 1 may comprise a sealing lip 4L. The sealing lip 41 is intended to be in contact with a window 110.

[0058] The sealing lip 41 is notably intended to create a gutter effect to manage the flow of water.

[0059] The second part 4 of the body 2 of the device 1 may be at least partly covered by flocking 42.

[0060] The position PO of the lip 41 corresponds to a free position of the lip 41, in particular when the window 110 is lowered.

[0061] The position PI of the lip 41 corresponds to a position of the lip 41 resting on the window 110, in particular when the window 110 is raised.

[0062] The sealing device 1 further comprises a frame 5.

[0063] The frame 5 is in particular intended to guarantee sufficient stiffness for the sealing device 1.

[0064] The frame 5 may comprise a first portion 6.

[0065] The first portion 6 is in particular elongated. The first elongated portion 6 of the frame 5 extends in particular in the first elongated part 3 of the body 2 of the sealing device 1.

[0066] The first portion 6 of the frame 5 is integrated into the body 2 of the sealing device 1, in particular in the first elongated part 3 of the body 2 of the sealing device 1.

[0067] The first portion 6 of the frame 5 is for example overmolded by the first part 3, in particular rigid, of the body 2 of the sealing device 1.

[0068] Advantageously, the frame 5 can comprise a second portion 7.

[0069] The frame 5, comprising in particular the first portion 6 and the second portion 7, may in particular be in the shape of an “L”. The frame 5 is intended to guarantee sufficient stiffness for the device 1 while guaranteeing a reduced manufacturing cost of the device 1.

[0070] The second portion 7 of the frame 5 can be configured to be arranged on the outer side of the panel 105 of the opening 103.

[0071] Advantageously, the second portion 7 of the frame 5 is visible, in particular visible from the exterior of the vehicle 100.

[0072] The second portion 7 of the frame 5 extends from an upper end 8 of the first elongated portion 6 of the frame 5.

[0073] The second portion 7 of the frame 5 is notably located in the top zone of the sealing device 1.

[0074] The panel 105 of the opening 103 may comprise a panel setting 106.

[0075] We call Pmin the minimum position of the population of the 106 settings manufactured. We call Pmax the maximum position of the population of the 106 settings manufactured.

[0076] The first part 3 of the body 2 may comprise a portion 31 extending in particular at least from the upper end 8 of the first elongated portion 6 of the frame 5. The portion 31 may be substantially “U” shaped. The second portion 7 of the frame 5 may be configured to cover the portion 31.

[0077] Advantageously, the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 is thinner than the second portion 212 of a sealing device 210 of the type described in relation to [Fig.l].

[0078] Advantageously, the second portion 7 of the frame 5 and / or the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 of the sealing device 1 are configured to take into account the manufacturing dispersion, in particular of plus or minus 1.5 mm, for the horizontal seam 106 of the door panel 105. For this, the second portion 7 of the frame 5 and / or the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 of the sealing device 1 are in particular in the form of a hollow, with a concavity intended to be oriented towards the top of the panel 105, or define a cavity 33 ([Fig.5]) between the portion 31 and the seam 106. The cavity 33 in the upper part of the sealing device 1 is intended to absorb manufacturing deviations, in particular of the order of plus or minus 1.5 mm, for the position of the crimping 106 of panel 105.

[0079] Advantageously, the second portion 7 of the frame 5 and / or the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 of the sealing device 1 are configured to comply with regulatory protrusion or contactability standards N ([Fig.6]).

[0080] Advantageously, the second portion 7 of the frame 5 may comprise a crimp 10 at an end opposite to that connected to the upper end 8 of the first elongated portion 6 of the frame 5.

[0081] The frame 5 may be in the shape of a “drop of water”, in particular so as not to make the upper end 11 of the device 1 sharp or too pointed. Other shapes may be provided for the setting 10 of the frame 5.

[0082] The upper end 11 of the device 1 is in particular oriented in a direction D so that the radius of the crimp 10 complies with the regulations. [Fig.6] illustrates the inference for the arrangement of the shapes of the sealing device 1 in the upper zone of the sealing device 1.

[0083] Advantageously, the second portion 7 of the frame 5 is intended to provide a trim function.

[0084] The frame 5, in particular the second portion 7 visible from the outside, is for example chrome-plated.

[0085] The second portion 7 of the frame 5 is intended to play an aesthetic role in the design of the vehicle 100.

[0086] The frame 5, partially integrated into the body 2 of the sealing device 1, in particular in the first elongated part 3, makes it possible to guarantee sufficient stiffness for the sealing device 1 and at the same time serves as a decorative part. The frame 5, in addition to its reinforcing function, also has a decorative function.

[0087] An advantage of a sealing device 1 of the type of that of [Fig. 3] is linked to the fact that the frame 5, thanks to its second visible portion 7, gives the device 1 an improved aesthetic appearance while ensuring a reduced manufacturing cost and assembly cost of the sealing device 1.

[0088] The frame 5 is notably continuous.

[0089] Advantageously, the first elongated part 3 of the body 2 may comprise a cavity 12. The cavity 12 is intended to be used during a manufacturing process of the device 1 to diffuse in a mold the material or materials intended to form the body 2 of the device 1. The cavity 12 is intended to ensure a homogeneous distribution of the material or materials during molding.

[0090] The positioning and / or fixing of the sealing device 1 is intended to be carried out in a non-visible part of the opening 103 via fixing on a reinforcement of belt 107. As a result, the dimension of the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 can be reduced compared to the second portion 212 of a sealing device 210 of the type described in relation to [Fig.l]. The fact that the device 1 is intended to be fixed on a belt reinforcement 107 makes it possible to eliminate the need for a shoulder of the body 2 of the device 1 on the top of the panel 105 which is usually used to fix a wiper, as in the case of a sealing device 210 of the type described in relation to [Fig.l].

[0091] The fixing of the sealing device 1 provided on a belt reinforcement 107 makes it possible to design a sealing device 1 comprising a second visible portion 7 of the frame 5 having reduced dimensions. This results in an improved aesthetic appearance of such a sealing device 1 also having a trim function.

[0092] Such a belt reinforcement 107 is in particular an element of the body of a vehicle 100 intended to reinforce the structure of the opening 103, in particular in the event of a side impact.

[0093] For example, the outer panel 105 may be made of aluminum alloy sheet or steel sheet.

[0094] The isostatism of the device 1 is advantageously achieved on a belt reinforcement 107.

[0095] As a result, improved positioning of such a device 1 is guaranteed.

[0096] Advantageously, the sealing device 1 may comprise at least one fixing means 20 configured to cooperate with a belt reinforcement 107 of the panel 105 of the opening 103.

[0097] The fixing means 20 is notably arranged in a window well.

[0098] It follows that such a device 1 is intended to be rigidly fixed to an opening 103, so as not to be moved during the movements of a window 110.

[0099] An advantage of a device 1 of the type described above lies in the fact that the fixing means 20 configured to cooperate with a belt reinforcement 107 makes it possible to immobilize the device 1, in particular in the vertical direction while maintaining it firmly in position in the transverse direction. Indeed, during the ascents of the window 110, the friction between the window 110 and the device 1 tends to drive the latter upwards. Poor maintenance of the ends of the device 1 could cause, after numerous closing cycles of the window 110, a separation of the ends of the device 1 from the outer panel 105 to which they are fixed. This is avoided thanks to the fixing means 20.

[0100] The at least one fixing means 20 may comprise at least one fixing device 22 ([Fig.4]), in particular an end pin 22, in particular arranged on a first face 30 of the first elongated part 3 of the body 2 intended to face a panel 105, at one end of the sealing device 1.

[0101] The end pin 22 may have a curved profile in order to allow it to be mounted in a dedicated hole in the belt reinforcement 107. The end pin 22 is intended to prevent rotation around the Y axis of one end of the sealing device 1 on the belt reinforcement 107.

[0102] The at least one fixing device 22, in particular located at the bottom of the device 1, is intended to block the device 1 in the transverse direction Y ([Fig.4]). The at least one fixing device 22 is in particular a pin, for example a plastic clip.

[0103] An opening 23 ([Fig.7]) is formed in the belt reinforcement 107. The opening 23 is for example oblong in shape. The opening 23 is intended to receive the at least one fixing device 22.

[0104] The at least one fixing device 22 is intended to ensure blocking of the sealing device 1 in the transverse direction Y, while retaining a degree of freedom in the vertical direction Z for the sealing device 1.

[0105] The at least one fixing means 20 may comprise at least one apron 24, in particular arranged on a second face 32 of the first elongated part 3 of the body 2 opposite the first face 30, the second face 32 being in particular intended to face a belt reinforcement 107.

[0106] The at least one fixing means 20 comprises for example a first arpon 24a and a second arpon 24b.

[0107] Said at least one apron 24 is for example intended to come to bear against a wall 108 of the belt reinforcement 107 delimiting a belt reinforcement puncture.

[0108] The at least one arpon 24, or claw, is intended to prevent the device 1 from rising or being pulled upwards.

[0109] The at least one apron 24 is in particular flexible, for example made of at least one material giving it elasticity.

[0110] The at least one apron 24 has, for example, a rounded shape, in particular to allow the sealing device 1 to rotate when it is put into position.

[0111] The at least one arpon 24 is further intended to manage dispersions.

[0112] The at least one apron 24, intended to bear against a belt reinforcement 107, allows resistance to the removal of the device 1 to be obtained, by generating resistance to maintain its positioning.

[0113] An opening 120 ([Fig.7]) is formed in the belt reinforcement 107. The opening 120 is intended to allow the insertion of the lower portion of the sealing device 1 comprising the at least one arpon 24 into the box 104, between the panel 105 and the belt reinforcement 107.

[0114] The at least one fixing device 22 and the at least one arpon 24 make it possible to block the degrees of freedom of the sealing device 1 independently.

[0115] The sealing device 1 may further comprise a buffer region 14 extending at an upper end of the first elongated part 3 of the body 2.

[0116] The buffer region 14 is notably flexible.

[0117] The buffer region 14 is intended to ensure the stop and the end of travel of the glazing 110 when the opening 103 is closed.

[0118] The sealing device 1 may further comprise at least one groove 26. The at least one groove 26 is in particular flexible.

[0119] The at least one ridge 26 is in particular intended to ensure the centering of the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 of the device 1. The at least one ridge 26 is in particular intended to ensure increased precision in the vertical direction Z during the assembly of the device 1.

[0120] The at least one ridge 26 is in particular intended to ensure the centering of the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 of the device 1 around the setting 106 of the panel 105.

[0121] By gadroon, we mean in particular an outgrowth, making it possible to generate localized support.

[0122] The sealing device 1 may comprise a first groove 27 and a second groove 28.

[0123] The first ridge 27 and the second ridge 28 are for example mechanically linked to the portion 31.

[0124] The first gadroon 27 is in particular intended to come to bear against an inner face of the setting 106.

[0125] The second groove 28 is in particular intended to come into contact with an external face of the setting 106. The second groove 28 is intended to create a counter-support CA ([Fig.4]) of the sealing device 1 on the panel 105, which makes it possible to prevent its rotation and therefore its tearing.

[0126] An example of an arrangement 80 for an opening 103 of a vehicle 100 is described below with reference to [Fig.8].

[0127] The arrangement 80 comprises in particular: - a box 104 comprising at least one panel 105, in particular an exterior panel 105, - a window 110 movable in translation or substantially in translation between a closed position and at least one open position, - a sealing device 1 of the type described above, comprising a first pivot clip 70 at a first end and / or a second pivot clip 70 at a second end ([Fig.7]).

[0128] The fixing of the ends of the sealing device 1 can be ensured by means of “clipping” type fixing devices intended to cooperate with the external panel 105 of the opening 103, in particular with the belt reinforcement. 107.

[0129] The reference element 71 represents a Z-shaped pre-holding interface on the belt reinforcement 107 sliding in X.

[0130] Reference element 72 represents a Y-clip interface on the Z-sliding belt reinforcement 107.

[0131] An advantage of a sealing device of the type described above is linked to the fact that the added portion 31 of the device 1 takes into account the manufacturing dispersion for the horizontal seam 106 of the panel 105 of the opening 103, for example of the order of plus or minus 1.5 mm.

[0132] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above is linked to the fact that it makes it possible to design a sealing device 1 having a high freedom of form in the zone intended to surround the top of a panel 105 of an opening 103, in particular a high freedom of form of the second portion 7 of the frame 5 and / or of the portion 31 of the first part 3 of the body 2 (in particular in compliance with standards as illustrated in [Fig.6]).

[0133] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above is linked to the fact that it makes it possible to manage the isostatism of this sealing device via the belt reinforcement 107. A belt reinforcement 107 having geometric dispersions that are smaller than those of the crimping 106 of a panel 105, this results in improved positioning of a sealing device.

[0134] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above lies in the fact that the trim, formed by the second visible portion 7 of the frame 5 of the sealing device 1, is thinner than the wiper trims usually used.

[0135] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above lies in its compactness.

[0136] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above lies in its robustness.

[0137] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above lies in its refinement and / or high perceived quality.

[0138] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above lies in its novel shape and / or geometry.

[0139] Another advantage of a sealing device of the type described above lies in the fact that the quality of alignment with other elements of a vehicle 100, in particular of a panel 105 of an opening 103, is improved without the need for adjustment.

[0140] An embodiment of a method for manufacturing a sealing device 1 of the type described above is described below with reference to [Fig.3].

[0141] The method may comprise a step of overmolding the body 2, in particular the first part 3, around the first portion 6 of the frame 5.

[0142] The cavity 12 of the first elongated part 3 of the body 2 is intended to be used to diffuse in a mold the material or materials intended to form the body 2 of the device 1. The cavity 12 is intended to ensure a homogeneous distribution of the material or materials during molding.

[0143] An embodiment of a method for assembling a sealing device 1 of the type described above on an opening 103 is described below with reference to [Fig. 9] and to figures 10 to 13. This embodiment is described in the case of a left side door 103, in particular in the case of a mixed door 103 comprising a door jamb 109.

[0144] In a first step ([Fig. 10]), a first vertical approach of the sealing device 1 is carried out in the absence of the glass in the clipping zones.

[0145] In a second step ([Fig.l 1]), the sealing device 1 is wedged or blocked on an upper corner 112 of the panel 105.

[0146] In a third step ([Fig. 12]), the sealing device 1 is pivoted up to the pivot clips 70 ([Fig.7]) located at each end of the sealing device 1.

[0147] In a fourth step ([Fig. 13]), the sealing device 1 is in its final position. The assembly is finalized by locking the pivot clips 70 in the transverse direction Y, in particular manually by passing a hand into the window well. Only the second portion 7 of the frame 5 of the sealing device 1, providing a trim function, is visible from the outside. The first elongated part 3 of the body 2 of the sealing device 1 is hidden by the panel 105.

Claims

Claims

1. Sealing device (1), in particular an external seal, intended to be placed in contact with a window (110) of an opening (103) of a vehicle (100), the sealing device (1) comprising a frame (5) comprising a first portion (6), integrated in a body (2) of the sealing device (1), and a second portion (7) visible from the outside of a vehicle, the device comprising at least one fixing means (20) configured to cooperate with a belt reinforcement (107) of a panel (105) of the opening (103).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (2) comprises a first elongated part (3), in particular rigid, extending along a first direction and configured to be arranged on the inner side of a panel (105) of the opening (103), the first portion (6) of the frame (5) being elongated and extending in the first elongated part (3) of the body (2), the second portion (7) of the frame (5) being configured to be arranged on the outer side of the panel (105) of the opening (103), the second portion (7) of the frame (5) extending from an upper end (8) of the first elongated portion (6) of the frame (5).

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one fixing means (20) comprises: - at least one end pin (22), in particular arranged on a first face (30) of the first elongated part (3) of the body (2) intended to face a panel (105); and / or - at least one apron (24), in particular arranged on a second face (32) of the first elongated part (3) of the body (2) opposite the first face (30), in particular intended to face a belt reinforcement (107), said at least one apron (24) being in particular intended to bear against a wall (108) of the belt reinforcement delimiting a belt reinforcement puncture.

4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second portion (7) of the frame (5) comprises a crimp (10) at an end opposite to that connected to an upper end (8) of the first portion (6) of the frame (5).

5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a buffer region (14) extending to a upper end of the body (2).

6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one gadroon (26), in particular to ensure the centering of the device around a setting (106) of a panel (105) of an opening (103).

7. Arrangement (80) for an opening (103) of a vehicle (100), characterized in that it comprises: - a box (104) comprising at least one panel (105), - a window (110) movable in translation or substantially in translation between a closed position and at least one open position, - a sealing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a first pivot clip (70) at a first end and / or a second pivot clip (70) at a second end.

8. Opening (103) for a vehicle (100), in particular a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises at least one arrangement (80) according to claim 7.

9. Vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises at least one device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and / or at least one arrangement (80) according to claim 7 and / or at least one opening (103) according to the preceding claim.

10. Method of manufacturing a device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising a step of overmolding the body (2) around the first portion (6) of the frame (5).

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