A new door sealing wick

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new door sealing wick (10) which is located on the rear door of the rear panel of trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles, prevents the entry of dust and water between the rear door and the rear frame, takes the shape of the rear door and provides extra sealing by increasing the pressing force when the rear door is closed.

Description

[0001] A NEW DOOR SEALING WICK

[0002] Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a new door sealing wick, which is used on the rear door of the rear panel of trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles to prevent dust and water entry between the rear door and the rear frame.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] The rear panel of trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles used on today's highways is of critical importance in terms of safety and durability as well as carrying function. This panel protects the cargo area from external factors while also contributing to the overall structure of the trailer. Typically made from durable materials such as steel or aluminum, back panels are designed to withstand conditions requiring high strength. These structures are resistant to extreme stress and impacts that may occur both while carrying loads and while in motion.

[0006] The sealing elements used in the rear panel play an important role in protecting the load area against weather, water and other external factors. These elements, usually made of rubber or silicone-based materials, are placed at the joints of the panels and provide a leak-proof coating. In addition to increasing the safety of the loads carried, sealing elements also protect the quality of the material and prevent wear and tear by preventing external factors from entering the interior load area.

[0007] There are installation gaps between the rear bollard, the door upper profile and the rear rave that forms the frame of the rear panel assembly and the rear door that closes on it. These gaps are provided for the smooth operation of the door and installation tolerances. Door wicks are used to ensure that the vehicle can safely transport its load on the road and to prevent dust, water, and light from entering the vehicle interior. Since the structure of the door wicks used in current applications is like a balloon, it increases the opening and closing force when the door is closing. This situation comes back as a user complaint. In addition, since the cross-section of the wick used has a high kg / m ratio, its cost is also high. In addition, because the section is balloon-shaped, it cannot adequately cover the elevation differences on the door and cannot prevent the entry of dust, light and water. As a result of the research made on the subject, document TR 2014 / 06157 is encountered. The relevant document relates to polymer-based cover wicks used in trailers, semi-trailers and trucks used in freight transport, which are intended to close the gap between the cover and the vehicle chassis in a way that complies with customs legislation standards and ensures complete sealing during the vehicle's travel and stationary positions, and which prevents light, liquid, dust, etc. foreign substances from entering the vehicle. However, today, similar applications used on vehicles with side covers cause problems such as non-compliance with customs legislation standards and leakage. The uncontrolled gap between the cover and the vehicle chassis will not only prevent safe and controlled transportation from being carried out in terms of not being able to comply with customs legislation standards, but will also lead to malicious transportation by third parties. Another issue is that the cargo inside the vehicle is exposed to external factors such as light, liquid and dust due to sealing problems during the journey. With the geometric shape and cross-sectional design of said system, customs legislation standards and sealing are ensured in covered vehicles. With the cross-sectional design of the cover wick system, it is possible to install load-tie provisions on the chassis and spansets to be attached to these provisions when the covers are closed. The system does not prevent the use of any load safety element in this area. With the system used, both cargo transportation safety and compliance with customs legislation are ensured. The new cover seal to be used on trailers / semi-trailers consists of the side cover, load-lashing spanset hook and cover seal tongues. Although the invention provided a solution for ensuring sealing of the side covers, it was insufficient in closing the gap between the rear door and the rear panel assembly.

[0008] As a result due to the abovementioned disadvantages and the insufficiency of the current solutions regarding the subject matter, a development is required to be made in the relevant technical field.

[0009] Object of the Invention

[0010] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned negativities and it is inspired by the current situation

[0011] The main object of the present invention is to provide a door seal located on the rear door of the rear panel of the vehicle in trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles and to prevent the entry of dust and water between the rear door and the rear frame thanks to this new door seal.

[0012] The object of the present invention is to reduce the door closing forces by means of the door seal whose cross-section is configured according to the corner radius of the rear bollard.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a door seal that fully presses against the rear bollard and thus provides sealing.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide extra sealing to the door seal with the help of tabs.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to prevent the passage of dust, water and light from the outside by taking shape according to the elevation differences thanks to the spiral section of the door sealing wick folded over each other.

[0016] Another object of the present invention is to reduce the kg / m ratio and therefore the cost of the door sealing wick thanks to the spiral sections folded over each other.

[0017] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purposes, the invention is a door sealing wick, which is positioned on the rear door located on the rear panel assembly to prevent dust and water entry between the rear door and the rear frame in trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles, comprising

[0018] • a spiral body that is fitted to a chassis, rear bollard and a door upper profile that form the rear frame, with a spiral section that folds over each other and closes the gaps formed by assembly and production tolerances created by the rear door pressing on the chassis, the rear bollard and door upper profile that form the rear frame, to prevent dust, water and light from entering, characterized by comprising;

[0019] • Wick tabs that provide extra sealing to the door sealing wick by increasing the pressing force when the rear door is closed, • A wick bending that allows the door sealing wick to take the shape of the door when the rear door is closed and A wick holder that strengthens the connection of the door sealing wick to the wick socket and ensures that the door sealing wick remains rigid when the rear door is opened or closed.

[0020] The structural and characteristic features of the present invention will be understood clearly by the following drawings and the detailed description made with reference to these drawings and therefore the evaluation shall be made by taking these figures and the detailed description into consideration.

[0021] Figures Clarifying the Invention

[0022] Figure 1 , is the top view of the prior art door seal on the door.

[0023] Figure 2, is the side view of the prior art door seal on the door.

[0024] Figure 3 is the top view of the new door seal which is the subject of the invention.

[0025] Figure 4 is the view of the rear panel assembly.

[0026] Figure 5 is the top view of the new door seal, which is the subject of the invention, mounted on the rear bollard of the door.

[0027] Figure 6 is the sectional view of the rear panel assembly with the new door seal assembly which is the subject of the invention.

[0028] Description of the Reference of the Elements

[0029] 10. Door sealing wick

[0030] 11. Spiral body

[0031] 12. Door contact surface

[0032] 13. Wick tabs

[0033] 14. Wick bending

[0034] 15. Wick holder

[0035] 20. Rear panel assembly

[0036] 21. Door upper profile

[0037] 22. Rear door

[0038] 23. Rear bollard

[0039] 24. Chassis Detailed Description of the Invention

[0040] In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the door sealing wick (10) of the present invention are described by means of examples only for clarifying the subject matter.

[0041] In Figures 1 and 2, the rear bollard, which forms the frame of the rear panel assembly of the prior art, the door upper profile and the door seal used to close the installation gaps between the rear rave and the rear door closing on it are shown.

[0042] The door sealing wick (10), which is the subject of the invention and whose appearance is shown in Figure 3, is put forward to ensure that the vehicle can carry its load safely on the road and to prevent dust, water and light from entering the vehicle. The door sealing wick (10) is positioned between the rear door (22) and the chassis (24), rear bollard (23) and door upper profile (21) that form the rear frame, and is attached to the chassis (24), rear bollard (23) and door upper profile (21) that form the rear frame. The section of said door sealing wick (10) is not made in the shape of a balloon, but with a special open section. Said door sealing wick (10) comprises the chassis (24) which has a spiral section folded over each other, forming the rear frame, the rear bollard (23) and the body (11) which is attached to the door upper profile (21) and the door contact surface (12) which forms the surface that the rear door (22) contacts when it is closed. Said open section spiral body (11) prevents dust, water and light from entering through the gaps formed by the assembly and production tolerances created by the rear door (22) pressing on the chassis (24), rear bollard (23) and door upper profile (21) forming the rear frame. The open section spiral body (11) also enables safe transportation by closing the gaps created by the rear door (22) pressing on the chassis (24), the rear bollard (23) and the door upper profile (21) that form the rear frame. The open section spiral body (11) also ensures smoother opening and closing of the rear door (22).

[0043] The door sealing wick (10) which is the subject of the invention also comprises wick tabs (13), a wick bending (14) and a wick holder (15). Said wick tabs (13) provide extra sealing to the door sealing wick (10) by increasing the pressing force when the rear door (22) is closed. In addition, said wick bending (14) ensures that the door sealing wick (10) takes the shape of the door, thus ensuring that the door opens and closes more smoothly. Another feature, the wick holder (15), strengthens the connection of the door sealing wick (10) to the wick socket and ensures that the door sealing wick (10) remains rigid when the rear door is opened or closed.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A door sealing wick (10), which is positioned on a rear door (22) located on a rear panel assembly (20) to prevent dust and water entry between the rear door (22) and the rear frame in trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles, comprising• a spiral body (11) that is fitted to a chassis (24), a rear bollard (23) and a door upper profile (21) that form the rear frame, with a spiral section that folds over each other and closes the gaps formed by assembly and production tolerances created by the rear door (22) pressing on the chassis (24), the rear bollard (23) and the door upper profile (21) that form the rear frame, to prevent dust, water and light from entering, characterized by comprising;• Wick tabs (13) that provide extra sealing to the door sealing wick (10) by increasing the pressing force when the rear door (22) is closed,• A wick bending (14) that allows the door sealing wick (10) to take the shape of the door when the rear door (22) is closed and• A wick holder (15) which strengthens the connection of the door sealing wick (10) to the wick socket and ensures that the door sealing wick (10) remains rigid when the rear door is opened or closed.

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