DE112017006310T5 - An elongated gasket for providing a gasket along a movable window pane for a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

An elongated seal (302) for providing a seal along a movable window pane for a vehicle, a door (102A, 102B) for a vehicle (103), and a vehicle (103) are disclosed. The elongate seal (302) comprises:
a main body (601) extending along at least a portion of the length of the elongate seal (302); and a sidewall (403) extending along at least a portion of the length of the main body (601) to define a channel (303) between the main body (601) and the sidewall (403).
The sidewall (403) defines a groove (620) facing away from the channel (303) and extending over at least a portion of the length of the sidewall (403). The sidewall (403) includes a first surface (610) facing the channel (303) and extending along at least a portion of the length of the sidewall (403) to maintain a position of a moveable windowpane (101). The first surface (610) is separated from the groove (620) only by solids that form the sidewall (403).

Description

TECHNICAL PART

The present disclosure relates to an elongated gasket for providing a gasket along a movable window glass for a vehicle. In particular, but not exclusively, it relates to an elongated gasket for providing a gasket along a movable window pane of a door of a road vehicle.

Aspects of the invention relate to an elongate gasket or providing a gasket along a movable window of a vehicle, a door and a vehicle.

BACKGROUND

Side windows in car doors are typically supported on a bottom edge by a window lift that allows the pane (or disk) to be moved up and down to close and open the window. Each of the side edges of the window glass panel is carried in a channel provided by an elongate seal called a glass run seal. Some of these windows have been designed so that the glass (i.e., the windowpane) is flush with adjacent outer components of the door. One problem with such flush windows is how to maintain the position of the side edges of the windowpane.

The aim of the present invention is to eliminate disadvantages of the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Aspects and embodiments of the invention provide an elongated gasket, door, and vehicle as claimed in the appended claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided an elongate gasket for providing a gasket along a movable window glass for a vehicle, the elongate gasket comprising: a main body extending along at least a portion of the length of the elongated gasket and a side wall extending along at least a portion of the length of the main body to define a channel between the main body and the sidewall, wherein: the sidewall defines a groove facing away from the channel and extending along at least a portion of the length of the sidewall, the sidewall a first surface facing the channel and extending along at least a portion of the length of the sidewall to maintain a position of a movable window, and the first surface is separated from the groove only by solid material forming the sidewall , in which the groove is arranged to receive a locating feature and has a rectangular cross section including at least one locating surface arranged to abut an opposing surface of the locating feature.

According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided an elongated gasket for providing a gasket along a movable window glass for a vehicle, the elongate gasket comprising: a main body extending along at least a portion of the length of the elongate gasket and a side wall extending along at least a portion of the length of the main body to define a channel between the main body and the sidewall, wherein: the sidewall defines a groove facing away from the channel and extending along at least a portion of the length of the sidewall; Side wall comprises a first surface which faces the channel and extends along the at least a portion of the length of the side wall to maintain a position of a movable window pane, and the first surface separated from the groove only by solid material forming the side wall i St, wherein the groove is arranged so that it receives a locating feature and comprises at least one locating surface, which is arranged so that it bears against an opposite surface of the locating feature.

This offers the advantage that a relatively rigid and accurately positioned component can be located within the groove to ensure that the first surface is accurately positioned. Thereby, a window pane carried by the first surface can be accurately positioned.

In some embodiments, the groove has an end face and the first face extends substantially parallel to the end face.

In some embodiments, the main body is made of a material having a first coefficient of friction, and the first surface is formed of a material having a coefficient of friction that is lower than the first coefficient of friction.

In some embodiments, the sidewall includes a second surface facing into the channel and extending along the length of the elongated one Seal extends at an angle to the first surface and over one side of the groove.

The main body may be formed of a material having a first coefficient of friction and the second surface may be formed of a material having a coefficient of friction that is lower than the first coefficient of friction.

The second surface may extend at an angle of about 90 degrees to the first surface.

The second surface must be separated from the groove only by solid material forming the sidewall.

The groove may have a first side surface and the second surface may extend substantially parallel to the first side surface. The groove may have a second side surface that extends substantially parallel to the first side surface.

In some embodiments, the elongate seal includes a first member having a first limb surface for pressing against a windowpane to form a seal, the first member extending the length of the elongated seal and extending from the main body.

The main body may be formed of a material having a first coefficient of friction, and the first extremity surface may be provided by a layer of a material having a coefficient of friction that is lower than the first coefficient of friction.

In some embodiments, the elongate seal includes a second member having a second extremity surface for urging against a surface to form a seal, the second member extending along the length of the elongate seal and extending from the main body.

The second extremity surface may comprise a layer of a material having a coefficient of friction that is lower than the first coefficient of friction.

In some embodiments, the side wall includes a leg extending along the length of the elongate gasket, and the leg has a surface to press against an edge of a glass sheet to form a gasket.

The main body is formed of a material having a first friction coefficient, and the surface of the leg of the side wall is formed of a material layer having a friction coefficient lower than the first friction coefficient. This has the advantage that no water can penetrate from the outside of the window into the channel between the side wall and the main body.

In some embodiments, the main body has a first surface facing the channel and a second surface facing away from the channel; and the second surface of the main body has at least one function for engaging features of a support rail. This offers the advantage that the elongated seal can be easily held in the door.

The at least one feature may include at least one of the grooves, shoulders, ridges and lips.

In some embodiments, the elongate seal is made of a synthetic rubber material.

In some embodiments, the elongate seal is located in a door to provide a seal along a moveable windowpane.

In some embodiments, the groove includes a ridge formed on a component.

In some embodiments, the groove includes a ridge of a first component along a first portion of the elongate seal, and along a second portion of the elongate seal, the groove includes a ridge of a second component.

The first component may include a support rail that provides a first side of an outer channel assembly and a second side along a first portion of the length of the support rail, and the second component may include a removable member that surrounds the second side of the outer channel assembly along a second portion provides the length of the retaining rail.

In some embodiments, the main body and the sidewall extend the entire length of the elongate seal.

In one embodiment, the locating feature may include a first locating surface configured to abut an opposing surface on the groove and thereby prevent movement of the windowpane in a first direction in use. This is an advantage as the Locating function can be used to prevent unwanted movement of the glass sheet in a direction transverse or longitudinal to the vehicle.

In another embodiment, the locating feature may include a second locating surface configured to abut the groove on another opposing surface and thereby prevent movement of the windowpane in a second direction in use. This is advantageous because the windowpane may be arranged in first and second directions and thus only one movement, e.g. in the vertical direction, is possible.

According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a door for a vehicle comprising an elongated gasket according to any one of the preceding paragraphs and a windowpane, the elongated gasket being arranged to form a seal with the windowpane.

In some embodiments, the groove includes a ridge formed on a detachable member, and the detachable member has an outer surface that forms an outer surface of the door.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a vehicle is provided with a door as described in the previous paragraph.

According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided an elongated gasket for providing a gasket along a movable window glass for a vehicle, the elongate gasket comprising: a main body extending along at least a portion of the length of the elongate gasket; and a side wall extending along at least a portion of the length of the main body to define a channel between the main body and the side wall, wherein: the side wall defines a groove facing away from the channel and extending along at least a portion of the length of the channel Side wall extends to receive in use a complementarily shaped ridge therein, so as to maintain a position of the groove with respect to an edge of the movable window pane.

It is expressly intended in the context of this application that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set forth in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and / or in the following descriptions and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, be made independently or in part any combination can be accepted. That is, all embodiments and / or features of an embodiment may be combined in any manner and / or combination, unless these features are incompatible. The Applicant reserves the right to change a claim originally filed or to submit a new claim accordingly, including the right to change a claim originally filed in order to be dependent on another claim and / or to receive a property of another claim, although it was not initially claimed in this way.

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• zeigt ein Beispiel für ein Fahrzeug 103 mit einer Trägerstruktur 301;
• zeigt das Fahrzeug 103 und die Mechanismen 201, mit denen die Scheiben 101 der Türen 102A und 102B zum Öffnen und Schließen der jeweiligen Fenster 106 abgesenkt und angehoben werden können;
• zeigt eine vereinfachte Ansicht von Komponenten einer Tragkonstruktion 301 zum Führen einer Kante einer beweglichen Fensterscheibe 101;
• zeigt die Komponenten der Tragkonstruktion 301 mit einem unteren Abschnitt 401 der länglichen Dichtung 302, die in den Kanal 307 eingesetzt ist, der durch den ersten Abschnitt 310 der Halteschiene 308 gebildet wird;
• zeigt ein Beispiel für eine Tragkonstruktion 301 an der Vordertür 102A; Die bis zeigen Querschnittsansichten der Tragkonstruktion 301, die am Fensterrahmenabschnitt 507 der Tür 102A befestigt ist;
• zeigt eine Querschnittsansicht eines unteren Teils der Tragkonstruktion 301, der sich zwischen der unteren Türverkleidung 107 und der Innenverkleidung 506 der Tür 102A befindet; Die und zeigen das abnehmbare Element 309 in einer Rückansicht bzw. einer Vorderansicht;
• zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Beispiels einer Halteschiene 308;
• zeigt einen Querschnitt der Halteschiene 308 entlang der in dargestellten Ebene „A“;
• zeigt einen Querschnitt der Halteschiene 308 entlang der in dargestellten Ebene „B“;
• zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht des Türrahmens 105A der Tür 102A;
• zeigt ein Flussdiagramm, das ein Verfahren 1600 zum Zusammenbau einer Fensterscheibe 101 in einen Türrahmen 105A für ein Fahrzeug 103 skizziert;
• zeigt die Halteschiene 308 in Position auf dem Türrahmen 105A (mit weggeschnittenem unteren Türblatt 107);
• zeigt ein Beispiel für eine längliche Dichtung 302;
• zeigt ein Fensterelement 1901, das die Fensterscheibe 101 umfasst;
• zeigt eine Querschnittsansicht eines Führungsteils 1902A eines zweiten Gleitelements 312A, das sich innerhalb eines Kanals 303 einer länglichen Dichtung 302 über einer Taille einer Tür 102A befindet;
• zeigt einen Querschnitt durch das Führungsteil 1902A, das sich im Kanal 303 der länglichen Dichtung 302 unterhalb der Taille der Tür 102A befindet;
• zeigt eine Querschnittsansicht der länglichen Dichtung 302; und
• zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht der länglichen Dichtung 302.

One or more embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

• shows an example of a vehicle 103 with a support structure 301 ;
• shows the vehicle 103 and the mechanisms 201 with which the slices 101 the doors 102A and 102B to open and close the respective window 106 can be lowered and raised;
• shows a simplified view of components of a support structure 301 for guiding an edge of a movable window pane 101 ;
• shows the components of the supporting structure 301 with a lower section 401 the oblong seal 302 in the canal 307 is inserted through the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 is formed;
• shows an example of a support structure 301 at the front door 102A ; The to show cross-sectional views of the support structure 301 on the window frame section 507 the door 102A is attached;
• shows a cross-sectional view of a lower part of the support structure 301 that is between the lower door panel 107 and the interior trim 506 the door 102A is; The and show the removable element 309 in a rear view and a front view, respectively;
• shows a perspective view of an example of a retaining rail 308 ;
• shows a cross section of the retaining rail 308 along the in represented level "A";
• shows a cross section of the retaining rail 308 along the in represented level "B";
• shows a perspective view of the door frame 105A the door 102A ;
• shows a flowchart illustrating a method 1600 for assembling a windowpane 101 in a door frame 105A for a vehicle 103 outlines;
• shows the retaining rail 308 in position on the door frame 105A (with cut lower door leaf 107 );
• shows an example of an elongated seal 302 ;
• shows a window element 1901 that the windowpane 101 includes;
• shows a cross-sectional view of a guide member 1902A a second sliding element 312A that is within a channel 303 an oblong seal 302 over a waist of a door 102A is;
• shows a cross section through the guide part 1902A that is in the canal 303 the oblong seal 302 below the waist of the door 102A is;
• shows a cross-sectional view of the elongated seal 302 ; and
• shows a perspective view of the elongated seal 302 ,

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The pictures illustrate an oblong seal 302 for providing a gasket along a movable window of a vehicle, the elongate gasket comprising: a main body 601 that extends along the length of the elongated seal 302 extends; and a side wall 403 extending along the length of the oblong seal 302 along the main body 601 extends to a channel 303 between the main body 601 and the side wall 403 to define where: the sidewall 403 a groove 620 defined that the channel 303 facing away and extending along the length of the elongated seal, and the side wall 403 defines a first surface that the channel 303 facing and extending over the groove to a position of a movable window pane 101 maintain.

As described in detail below, this arrangement allows easy installation of a windowpane 101 at a door 102A . 102B of a vehicle 103 to an openable window 106 to provide, even if the windowpane 101 should be arranged so that its outer surface 315 flush with an outer surface 316 the door 102A . 102B adjacent to the windowpane 101 is.

An example of a vehicle 103 that has such a support structure 301 includes, is in shown. In the present example, the vehicle is 103 a road vehicle in the form of a car. The vehicle 103 can have a front door on each of its sides 102A and a back door 102B each having a window to be opened 106 exhibit. A lower visible edge 114 the window 106 gets through the waist 104 of the carriage 103 defined along the upper edge of the lower door leaves 107 the doors 102A . 102B extends.

One or more of the doors 102A . 102B can each come with one or more supporting structures 301 for supporting an edge of a corresponding window pane 101 (or glass 101 ) the door 102A . 102B be provided. The support structures 301 Can be configured to have an outer surface 315 (shown in the and ) of a windowpane 101 flush with an adjacent outer surface 316 the door 102A . 102B can be arranged. For example, in the window glass 101 the front door 102A flush with an outer surface of an adjacent end plate 309 be arranged. Likewise, the windowpane 101 the tailgate 102B be arranged so that it is flush with an outer surface of an adjacent end plate 309 is that along a trailing edge 205 the windowpane 101 and / or an outer surface of an adjacent end plate 309 along the front edge 206 the windowpane 101 is arranged. The end plates 309 can be part of the supporting structure 301 form and each of the end plates 309 can be a removable element 309 be that of a window frame section of the door frame 105A . 105B the respective door 102A . 102B is removable.

The term "door frame" as used herein refers to the main structure of the door, which is conventionally made of pressed metal plates welded together.

The vehicle 103 is in once again presented the mechanisms 201 illustrated with which the slices 101 the doors 102A and 102B to open and close the respective window 106 can be lowered and raised. In this example, the front door 102A with a window actuator 201 provided that a window 201 may include, which is arranged to a lower edge 202 the windowpane 101 to support and the windowpane 101 as needed move up and down to the window 106 to open and close.

Likewise, the rear door 102B with a window actuator 201 provided that a window 201 may include, for carrying and moving the windowpane 101 the rear door 102B is arranged.

A holding rail 308 which are part of the supporting structures ( 301 in the and ) extends along a trailing edge 203 the windowpane 101 the front door 102A downward. The retaining rail 308 holds an elongated seal ( 302 in ) back a channel ( 303 in ) defined along which the windowpane 101 is displaceable. The retaining rail 308 and the retained elongated seal 302 have a sufficient length to the windowpane 101 over the entire length of its movement through the window actuator 201 to support.

Likewise, a second retaining rail can 308 along a leading edge 204 the windowpane 101 the front door 102A extend downwardly, and a second elongate seal defining a second channel may be within the support rail 308 be held so that the leading edge 204 the window pane is supported by the second elongated seal and can slide along its channel.

In the present example, a retaining rail extends 308 which are part of a supporting structure ( 301 in the and ) and an elongated seal ( 302 in ), also along each of the trailing edges 205 and 206 the front edge of the windowpane 101 the back door 102B , Similar to the front door 102A can the windowpane 101 the back door 102B be arranged so that they are separated from that in the elongated seals ( 302 in ) formed in the retaining rails 308 the back door 102B held, held and slides along.

A simplified view of the components of a supporting structure 301 for guiding an edge of a movable window pane 101 is in shown. For example, the supporting structure 301 used to the trailing edge 203 and / or the leading edge 204 the disc 101 the front door 102A and / or the trailing edge 205 and / or the leading edge 206 the disc 101 the back door 102B respectively. It should be noted that the drawing of not to scale and the length of the components has been reduced for purposes of illustration.

The support structure 301 includes an elongated seal 302 that have a channel 303 defined, along which a movable window pane 101 is configured to move. The oblong seal 302 includes a main body 601 , a side wall 403 and an end wall 605 that is between the main body 601 and the side wall 403 extends and connects them. The channel 303 is located between the main body 601 and the side wall 403 ,

The support structure 301 also includes an outer channel arrangement 304 that a first page 305 and an opposite second side 306 includes to an outer channel 307 define at least a portion of the length of the elongated seal 302 contains. The outer channel arrangement 304 includes a retaining rail 308 and a removable element 309 , The retaining rail 308 forms the first page 305 the outer channel arrangement 304 over the entire length of the outer channel 307 and the second page 306 the outer channel arrangement 304 over a first section 310 the length of the retaining rail 308 , A removable element 309 represents the second page 306 the outer channel arrangement 304 along a second section 311 the length of the retaining rail 308 represents.

The first paragraph 310 the length of the retaining rail 308 is generally located inside the lower door panel 107 the door 102A . 102B to which it is attached. The second section 311 the length of the retaining rail 308 is generally located above the lower door panel 107 the door 102A . 102B to which it is attached. In particular, at least part of the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 completely below the waist 104 the door 102A . 102B positioned and at least part of the second section is above the waist 104 the door 102A . 102B positioned. Typically, the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 completely inside the lower door panel 107 positioned and the entire channel 307 that is above the lower door panel 107 (ie above the waist 104 ) is through the retaining rail 308 on the one hand 305 and the removable element 309 on the other hand 306 Are defined.

The window glass 101 can with a sliding element 312 Be provided by the windowpane 101 is attached so that it is over the side edge 313 the windowpane 101 extends beyond. The sliding element 312 may have a shape that is configured to enter the channel 303 that of the oblong seal 302 is provided to fit and slide along this channel. The part or parts of the sliding element 312 that are configured to enter the channel 303 to fit in a different plane than the windowpane 101 be positioned so that when the sliding element 312 in the channel 303 located, the outer surface 315 the windowpane 101 can be positioned flush with an adjacent outer surface of the vehicle. For example, in embodiments where the removable element 309 an outer surface 316 which has an outer surface of a door 102A . 102B forms the outer surface 315 the windowpane 101 flush with the outer surface 316 of the removable element 309 be positioned.

The components of the supporting structure 301 are in with a lower section 401 the oblong seal 302 shown in the channel 307 is inserted through the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 is formed. An upper section 402 the oblong seal 302 is located next to the second section 311 the retaining rail 308 , Because the removable element 309 however, from the retaining rail 308 is disconnected, the sidewall remains 403 the oblong seal 302 that the channel 303 defined, accessible. As described in more detail below, the side wall 403 be manually manipulated to the channel 303 to open and the sliding element 312 in the canal 303 to position. The removable element 309 can then along the sidewall 403 the oblong seal 302 along the second section 311 the retaining rail 308 be mounted to the elongated seal 302 to enclose and the sliding element 312 within the channel 303 to keep.

In an alternative arrangement wherein the outer surface of the windowpane 101 not flush with the outer surface of the removable element 309 is arranged, is the windowpane 101 not with a slider 312 Mistake. Instead, the channel becomes 303 that of the oblong seal 302 is provided, so that it is the edge 313 the windowpane 101 receives.

An example of a supporting structure 301 at the front door 102A is in shown. The lower door leaf 107 was in cut away to the position of the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 , the oblong seal 302 contains, represent. The first paragraph 301 the retaining rail 308 is located between the lower door trim 107 (not in shown) and the interior lining 506 of the door frame 105A ,

also shows the position of several levels 501 . 502 . 503 and 504 for which in the to Cross-sectional views of the front door 102A located support structure 301 are shown. In the to is the supporting structure 301 at the window frame section 507 the door 102A shown assembled while a lower part of the supporting structure 301 shows that is between the lower door panel 107 and the inner plate 506 the door 102A located. The seal in the to is shown in cross section across its length.

As in best seen is a main body 601 the oblong seal 302 on the retaining rail 308 , A first thigh 602 extends from the main body 601 the oblong seal 302 and is arranged so that it is against the glass 101 suppressed. A second leg 602A Can on the elongated seal 302 be provided to stand against the glass 101 to press or, as in shown against a part of the sliding element 312 to press. One or more features 603 like grooves, shoulders, ridges or lips 603 , can at the main body 601 be provided to features 604 like grooves, ridges or shoulders attached to the retaining rail 308 are designed to engage to the elongated seal 302 to hold in position.

An end wall 605 the elongated seal 302 extends from the main body 601 to the side wall 403 holding a third thigh 606 which is arranged so that it is against the edge 203 the glass pane 101 pushes a seal between the outer channel assembly 304 and the glass pane 101 to build. Therefore, forms along the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 the third leg 606 the oblong seal 302 a seal between the retaining rail 308 and the glass pane 101 ,

As well as in the to shown, offers the third leg 606 the oblong seal 302 a seal between the removable element 309 and the windowpane 101 along the second section 311 the retaining rail 308 ,

The side wall 403 the oblong seal 302 forms in combination with the main body 601 the channel 303 in which the sliding element 312 located. The sliding element 312 has a first surface 608 extending longitudinally along the vehicle (in the direction of the arrow 607 ), and the first surface 608 interacts with a first surface 610 the oblong seal 302 to a movement of the disc 101 in directions transverse to the vehicle (in the direction of the arrow 611 ) to resist.

The sliding element 312 can be a second surface 612 extending in a direction with a component transverse to the vehicle length (in the direction of arrow 611 ). The second surface 612 of the sliding element 312 interacts with a second surface 613 the oblong seal 302 to a movement of the windowpane 101 in directions along the vehicle length (in the direction of the arrow 607 ) to resist. To the second surface 613 the oblong seal 302 can be provided by the elongated seal 302 formed channel 303 with an L-shaped profile, as in represented, and the sliding element 312 can be provided with a corresponding L-shaped profile to the second surface 612 of the sliding element 312 provide. Thus, the first surface can be 608 and the second surface 612 of the sliding element 312 at a bend of the slider 312 to meet.

The oblong seal 302 consists of a flexible and elastic material, such as a synthetic rubber. However, the correct positioning of the edge 203 the windowpane 101 through the oblong seal 302 to ensure the elongated seal 302 inside the outer channel 307 carried by the outer channel arrangement 304 is provided by the retaining rail 308 and the removable element 309 is formed. Thus, the elongated seal 302 from the retaining rail 308 along the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 , as in shown, carried and the retaining rail 308 and the removable element 309 in combination, along the second section 311 the retaining rail 308 , as in to shown.

In addition, the outer channel arrangement 304 (consisting of the retaining rail 308 and the removable element 309 ) a ridge 614 Define over the length of the outer channel 307 extends. The elongated seal 302 has a groove 620 on, which is around the ridge 614 stretches around, and the first surface 610 the elongated seal 302 extends over the ridge 614 , The material thickness of the elongated seal 302 between the ridge 614 and the first surface 610 can be reduced to a minimum, leaving the first surface 610 can be accurately positioned and thus the position of the disc 101 in a direction transverse to the vehicle (in the direction of the arrow 611 ) can also be accurately positioned. So can, as in the to represented the outer surface 315 the windowpane 101 flush with the outer surface 316 of the removable element 309 be arranged.

Likewise, the thickness of the material of the elongated seal 302 between the ridge 614 and the second surface 613 the oblong seal 302 be reduced to a minimum, leaving the second surface 613 can be accurately positioned and thus the position of the window 101 in the direction of the vehicle length (in the direction of the arrow 607 ) can be accurately positioned.

The retaining rail 308 defines a first section of the ridge 614 along the first section of the retaining rail 308 , as in shown. As in the to represented defines the removable element 309 a second section of the ridge 614 along the second section 311 the retaining rail 308 ,

The removable element 309 includes an outer panel 802 with an inner surface 803 from which look out the second section of the ridge 614 extends. The retaining rail 308 and the removable element 309 are on the door frame 105A to the through the door frame 105A fixed reference surfaces attached. This allows the relative positions of the retaining rail 308 and the removable element 309 be specified exactly. In addition, spacer parts can 801 between the door frame 105A and the outer panel 802 of the removable element 309 be arranged to the first section of the ridge 614 from the retaining rail 308 is provided with the second section of the ridge 614 that of the removable element 309 is provided to align. That is, the lengths of the spacer parts 801 are chosen so that from the removable element 309 provided First 614 a required position across the vehicle (in the direction of arrow 611 ) with respect to the support rail 308 having. The spacer parts 801 can be a part of the removable element 308 form as in shown.

The removable element 309 can on the doorframe 105A the door 102A with fasteners, such as screws 804 to be fastened, passing through the holes 805 in the door frame 105A extend and into corresponding, formed in the removable element holes 806 such as in the spacers 801 , are located.

To the retaining rail 308 Correctly position them with fasteners such as screws 807 , in places where the door frame 105A with a reference surface 808 is provided on the door frame 105A the door 102A be attached.

The removable element 309 and the door frame 105A also can with mutually interlocking positioning features 701 . 702 Be provided to make sure the second section of the ridge 614 that by the removable element 309 is provided correctly with the first section of the ridge 614 Aligned by the retaining rail 308 provided. Such as in shown on the doorframe 105A a positioning hole 702 be formed and the removable element 309 can a positioning post 701 which is configured to fit well into the positioning hole 702 fits. The position of the positioning post 701 within the positioning hole 702 Make sure the removable element 309 and thus the second section of the ridge 614 , the removable element 309 is provided correctly in one direction along the length of the vehicle 102 ie in the direction of the arrow 607 , is positioned.

The removable element 309 is in a rear view in and a front view in shown. The outer surface 316 of in shown removable element 309 can be essentially characterless and with a be provided with a suitable surface to a part of the outer surface of the vehicle 103 to build.

The inner surface 803 of in shown removable element 309 is with several (in this example, three) spacers 801 provided the holes 806 define how in described. It also includes several positioning features 701 for engagement with positioning features on the door frame 105A the door 102A are provided. The second section of the ridge 614 also extends from the inner surface 803 adjacent to an edge 1002 of the removable element 309 ,

An example of a retaining rail 308 is in a perspective view in shown. In the illustrated cross sections of the retaining rail 308 along the levels "A" and "B" are in the respectively. shown. The retaining rail 308 can with a hole 1201 in her first section 310 to an end 1202 be provided to this end on the inner plate 506 of the door frame 105A to fix. In the second section 311 the retaining rail 308 can have extra holes 1203 be provided to the attachment to the door frame 105A to allow, as in shown.

The door frame 105A the door 102A is in the perspective view of shown. The door frame 105A includes the lower door trim 107 and the interior lining 506 , Between the lower door panel 107 and the interior trim 506 responsible for receiving the windowpane 101 is configured, is a slot 1502 intended.

A window frame section 507 of the door frame 105A extends over the lower door trim 107 and is configured to frame around the disc 101 around when in a closed position. The window frame section 507 includes a rear pillar 1504 that is different from the lower door panel 107 extends upward to a trailing edge 1505 the door 102A to provide, and an upper frame portion 1506 that is from the top of the rear pole 1504 to the front edge 1507 of the door frame 105A extends.

In the present example are at the back post 1504 of the door frame 105A three reference surfaces 808 for receiving the retaining rail 308 as in described provided. The back post 1504 is also with holes 805 provided to the attachment of the removable element 309 and the positioning features 702 for engagement with the positioning features 701 on the removable element 309 to allow, as regards described.

Between the inner plate 506 and the lower door panel 107 at the back post 1504 is adjacent to one end of the slot 1502 A gap 1508 intended. The gap 1508 has enough large dimensions to the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 to be able to pass through it.

In a method of mounting the windowpane 101 in the door frame 105A becomes the supporting structure 301 mounted as individual components, on the door frame 105A be attached. A procedure 1600 for assembling a windowpane 101 in a door frame 105A for a vehicle 103 is in a flowchart in shown. The procedure is related to the door 102A described, but it is understood that a similar procedure also for other doors such as the door 102B can be used.

At block 1601 of the procedure 1600 becomes a retaining rail 308 on a doorframe 105A attached, leaving a first section 310 the retaining rail 308 below the waist 104 of the door frame 105A and a second section 311 the retaining rail 308 above the waist 104 lies. This can be achieved by the end 1202 ( ) of the retaining rail 308 in the gap 1508 ( ) and the retaining rail 308 through the gap 1508 is guided until the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 inside the outer panel 107 lies. The retaining rail 308 can then on the door frame 105A be fastened, eg with the screws 807 ( ). The retaining rail 308 is in on the door frame 105A shown in position. (The lower door leaf 107 was in cut away to the position of the retaining rail 308 to show.) The first section 310 the retaining rail 308 may have a length and be positioned so that the first section 310 just below the gap 1508 ends, ie just below the top of the lower door trim 107 ,

At block 1602 of the procedure 1600 There is a first section of an elongated seal 302 in an outer channel 307 passing through the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 provided. As previously described, the elongate seal defines 302 a channel 303 for guiding a windowpane 101 during her movement.

An example of an elongated seal 302 is in shown. In this example, the elongated seal points 302 a substantially straight first section 1801 on, of which the majority for the arrangement within the outer channel element 304 is provided by the retaining rail 308 and the removable element 309 is formed. In addition, the elongated seal points 302 a second section 1802 which is configured to run along the top frame section 1506 is arranged ( ). (The upper frame section 1506 can be provided with conventional means to attach the second section 1802 the oblong seal 302 to allow.) The first section 1801 extends from one end 1803 the oblong seal 302 to the second section 1802 , The first paragraph 1801 includes: a first section 401 that's the end 1803 closest in use within the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 is; and a second section 402 that is in use along the second section 311 the retaining rail 308 located.

A cross-sectional view of an example of an elongated gasket 302 is in and a short length of the elongated gasket 302 is in the perspective view of shown. As described above, the elongated seal comprises 302 a main body 601 that extends along the length of the elongated seal 302 extends; and a side wall 403 extending along the length of the oblong seal 302 along the main body 601 extends to a channel 303 between the main body 601 and the side wall 403 define. The side wall 403 defines a groove 620 that the channel 303 facing away and extending along the length of the elongated seal, and the side wall 403 defines a first surface 610 that the channel 303 is facing and going over the groove 620 extends to a position of a movable windowpane 101 maintain. As described above, the first surface 610 to wear a surface 608 a sliding element 312 a windowpane 101 be used. By providing the groove 620 at a position where the first surface is located 610 over the groove 620 extends, it is therefore possible to use a ridge 614 one or more rigid components, such as the retaining rail 308 and / or the removable element 309 , inside the groove 620 to position so that the first surface 610 can be positioned more accurately.

In the example of and has the groove 620 a substantially rectangular cross section, with a front side 2201 and two side surfaces 2202 and 2203 passing through the front 2201 are connected. The face 2201 extends substantially parallel to and along the first surface 610 ; the face 2201 and the first surface 610 are the opposite faces of a section 2251 the side wall 403 , As used herein, the term "substantially parallel" means that a portion of a surface, such as a portion of the first surface 610 within 10 degrees parallel to an adjacent region of an adjacent surface, such as an adjacent region of the end surface 2201 , is aligned. The thickness of the section 2251 the side wall 403 , the end face 2201 the groove 620 from the first surface 610 separates, can be kept relatively thin, so that the position of the first surface 610 by exact positioning of the end face 2201 can be set exactly. By attaching the groove 620 above the precisely positioned ridge 614 will therefore be the first surface 610 accurately positioned, and so will the windowpane 101 exactly in one direction perpendicular to the length of the vehicle 103 positioned. In some embodiments, the thickness of the section is 2251 the side wall 403 between 1.4 mm and 2.2 mm, and typically about 1.8 mm. With thicknesses below 1.4 mm is the elongated seal 302 for their purpose tends not to be sufficiently robust.

In addition, the section 2251 the side wall 403 , the end face 2201 from the first surface 610 separates, formed only of solid material, which is the sidewall 403 forms. As used herein, the term "solid" refers to material that consists entirely of a solid and not a liquid or gaseous material. Thus, the section includes 2251 the side wall 403 no rooms filled with gaseous substances such as air, the section 2251 make the compressible and the position of the first surface and the window pane 101 would make it more variable.

The main body 601 and the side wall 403 can through a front wall 605 connected, which is also about the length of the elongated seal 302 extends.

A big part of the elongated seal 302 including the main body 601 , consists of a first material, such as a flexible synthetic rubber, which has a relatively high coefficient of friction. To ensure the necessary flexibility, the rubber has a hardness which is typically in the range of 65-90 Shore A hardness. The first surface 608 may be formed of another material having a different coefficient of friction, which is lower than the first coefficient of friction. This may cause the windowpane 101 with relatively low frictional forces between the slider 312 and the first surface 608 along the elongated seal 302 be moved. In one example, the first surface may be 610 through a layer 2204 be provided of material that adheres to the first material, the volume of the sidewall 403 forms. In some embodiments, the layer is 2204 made of PER (polyethylene cross-linked) which is coextruded with the rubber but in other embodiments of another low friction, highly wear resistant coating.

The side wall 403 can be a second surface 613 define that in the channel 303 points and extends along the length of the elongated seal 302 at an angle to the first surface 608 and over the side surface 2202 the groove 620 extends. Therefore, as described above with respect to to described the first surface 610 the position of a windowpane 101 maintained in a direction perpendicular to the length of the vehicle, the second surface 613 the position of the windowpane 101 maintained in a second direction. Typically, the second surface extends 613 at an angle of about 90 degrees to the first surface 610 so that she is capable of the position of the disc 101 in one direction along the length of the vehicle 103 maintain.

The side surfaces 2202 and 2203 the groove 620 are essentially parallel to the second surface 613 , and the second surface 613 extends along the side surface 2202 separated by a section 2252 the side wall 403 , Because the elongated seal 302 is formed of a flexible material, allows the positioning of a fixing feature or web 614 a relatively rigid and accurately positioned component (such as the retaining rail 308 ) within the groove 620 a precise positioning of the position of the second surface 613 , This in turn allows the disc 101 in one direction along the length of the vehicle 103 to position exactly.

The section 2252 the side wall 403 , the side surface 2202 the groove 620 from the second surface 613 separates, may also be formed only from solid material, which is the side wall 403 forms. That is, this section 2252 the side wall 403 does not contain any rooms filled with gaseous substances such as air, which is the section 2252 would make it compressible and the position of the second surface 613 and the windowpane 101 in one direction along the length of the vehicle 103 could make it more variable.

In other words, the groove 620 is arranged to be a location feature or a jetty 614 so that the locating feature on at least one locating surface of the groove 620 is applied. The contact surface of the groove 620 can be considered one or more of the end faces 2201 or the side surfaces 2202 . 2203 the groove 620 are considered and arranged so that they on an opposite surface of the investment feature or the web 614 borders. The locating feature or the bridge 614 allows, at least, the first surface 610 position accurately with respect to the locating feature, which in turn provides an accurate frame of reference against which the position of the glass sheet 101 can be defined. Arranging the first surface 610 via a locating feature or in the groove 620 positioned ridge 614 allows the windowpane 101 exactly in one direction across the vehicle 103 as by the arrow 611 defined, to position.

In addition, the location feature or the jetty 614 be configured to the second surface 613 the seal 302 in the longitudinal direction (as indicated by arrow 607 defined). At least one of the fixing surfaces 2201 or 2203 may be configured to engage an opposing surface of the fixation feature and thereby the second surface 613 to accurately position with respect to the fixation feature. This will ensure that the disc 101 is positioned exactly in the longitudinal direction (as indicated by arrow 607 Are defined). The groove 620 thus offers the advantage that the disc 101 both in the longitudinal and in the transverse direction to the vehicle 103 can be accurately positioned. This is particularly, but not exclusively, advantageous in vehicles with flush glazing in which the disc 101 flush with an outer surface of an outer trim component such as the finisher plate 309 from concludes.

The second surface 613 can be from a layer 2205 of the same or similar material as the first surface 610 are formed and have a coefficient of friction which is lower than the first coefficient of friction of the first material. As in the and represented, the layer can 2204 and the layer 2205 be different parts of a single layer.

The oblong seal 302 may be the first link 602 include, extending over the length of the elongated seal 302 extends and away from the main body 601 extends. The first leg 602 has a first leg surface 2206 on, against a windowpane 101 to squeeze and form a seal. The first extremity surface 2206 can also through a layer 2207 be provided of a material having a coefficient of friction which is lower than the first coefficient of friction of the main body 601 forming material. The layers 2204 . 2205 and 2207 are typically all low-friction layers. The layers 2204 . 2205 and 2207 they can all be made of the same material. The layers 2204 and 2205 however, are typically formed from highly wear resistant coatings while that of the layer 2207 forming material can be selected to ensure good sealing properties.

The oblong seal 302 can also be a second link 602A which extends along the length of the elongated seal 302 extends and away from the main body 601 extends. The second link 602A can have a second extremity area 2208 have to bear against the outer surface of the sliding element 312 to squeeze and form a seal. The second extremity surface 2208 can be from a layer 2209 of a material of the same or similar type as the layer 2207 at the first extreme 602 are formed and therefore has a low friction coefficient compared to the first material.

The side wall 403 can also have a thigh 606 which extends along the length of the elongated seal 302 extends, which has a surface 2210 may have to be against an edge 203 a windowpane 101 to press to form a seal. The side wall 403 may have a proximal edge passing through the end wall 605 with the main body 601 connected, and the thigh 606 can be positioned so that it has a distal edge of the sidewall 403 forms, wherein at least a part of the surface 2210 from the front wall 605 shows away. Consequently, the surface can be 2210 against the edge of a windowpane 101 be arranged, such as in shown while the thighs 602 and 602A against the inner surface of the windowpane 101 can be arranged. The surface 2210 the extremity 606 can through a layer 2211 of a material of the same or similar type as the layer 2207 the first limb 602 be provided and therefore has a low coefficient of friction compared to the first material.

The main body 601 has a first surface 2212 on that the channel 303 facing, and a second surface 2213 that the channel 303 turned away. The second page 2213 of the main body 601 can be at least one feature 603 for engaging in the features of a retaining rail 308 exhibit. In the example of and this includes at least one feature 603 a lip 603 but in alternative embodiments, the feature may include at least one of grooves, shoulders, ridges and lips.

Back to and block 1602 may be the first section of an elongated seal 302 in the outer channel 307 ( ) introduced by the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 is provided by the end 1803 ( ) of the elongated seal 302 through the gap 1508 ( ) and into the upper end of the outer channel 307 that through the first section 310 the retaining rail 308 provided. This will be the characteristics of the elongated seal 302 aligned so that they match the features of the retaining rail 308 get in touch. For example, that of the oblong seal 302 provided groove 620 ( ) above the ridge 614 the retaining rail 308 positioned. The elongated seal 302 then becomes longitudinal along the support rail 308 pushed until its end 1803 at or near the end 1202 the retaining rail 308 lies. During sliding, the groove slides 620 along the ridge 614 so that the groove 620 in combination with the First 614 the correct positioning of the elongated seal 302 in the first part 310 the retaining rail 308 facilitated. Because the groove 620 a good sliding fit over the ridge 614 is holding the ridge 614 in the groove 620 the oblong seal 302 in the first part 310 the retaining rail 308 in their correct position.

The actual position of the elongated seal 302 along the retaining rail 308 can be selected to correctly position the top of the first section 1801 to allow (and in this example, the correct positioning and fixing of the second section 1802 at the upper frame section 1506 ( )).

Features of the elongated seal 302 can also with appropriate features of the retaining rail 308 at her second section 311 be engaged. For example, the elongated seal 302 be positioned so that a feature like the lip 603 ( ) on the elongated seal 302 is provided, against the shoulder 604 on the retaining rail 308 is held.

In examples where both the trailing edge 203 (or 205 ) as well as the leading edge 204 (or 206 ) of the glass pane 101 also by a supporting structure 301 can be mounted, the blocks 1601 and 1602 be repeated to a second retaining rail 308 in position on the door frame 105A . 105B along the other edge of the window 106 to position and a second elongated seal 302 within the second retaining rail 308 to position. (Alternatively, a single elongated seal can be provided with two end sections, each in a support rail 308 on opposite edges of a window 106 located, and a middle section that extends over the upper frame section 1506 extends.)

At block 1603 of the procedure 1600 there is a window element with a window pane 101 in a slot 1502 in the door frame 105A , A window element 1901 that the windowpane 101 includes, is in shown. In this example, the window item includes 1901 the window glass 101 and a slider 312 , The window glass 101 has a trailing edge 203 , a leading edge 204 , a lower edge 202 and a top edge 1904 on, and the windowpane 101 is with a hole 1905 near the bottom edge 202 provided to the attachment to a window regulator 201 to enable.

The sliding element 312 has an elongated shape that extends along the majority of the trailing edge 203 the window pane extends. The sliding element 312 can be made of a rigid plastic material, for example by injection molding, and with adhesive on the inner surface of the window pane 101 be attached. The sliding element 312 has two guide parts 1902 to each of its ends, which are arranged so that they interfere with the surfaces 610 and 613 the oblong seal 302 interact. A connecting section 1903 of the sliding element 312 connects the two management parts 1902 , By providing the two guide parts 1902 on a single slider 312 can the mutual alignment of the two guide parts 1902 and their positioning relative to the edge of the glass pane 101 in the attachment of the guide parts 1902 on the glass pane 101 be relieved. By attaching the entire length of the slider 312 on the window pane 101 also allows the gluing of the guide parts 1902 over a larger area and supports the strength of the attachment.

Although in not shown, the windowpane 101 along its leading edge 204 with a second sliding element 312A be provided, which is the sliding element 312 is similar. This second sliding element 312A is similar to the slider 312 , but differs from the sliding element 312 through the shape of his leadership parts 1902A , Cross-sectional views of the second sliding element 312A through one of his leadership parts 1902A that is in a channel 303 an oblong seal 302 are in the and shown. shows a cross section over the waist 104 the door 102A and a cross section under the waist 104 ,

The oblong seal 302 and the retaining rail 308 can be provided with a cross-sectional shape as described above. The sliding element 312A however, it only has surfaces 608 on, which are arranged so that they have a surface 610 the oblong seal 302 interact, which extends over the entire length of the vehicle. Consequently, the position of the slider becomes 312A (and the windowpane 101 ) only in one direction transverse to the vehicle direction, ie in the direction of the arrow 611 controlled. Using a sliding element 312 along an edge 203 (or 204 . 205 or 206 ) of a windowpane 101 and a slider 312A along the opposite edge 204 (or 203 . 205 or 206 ) can be the position of both edges 203 and 204 (or 205 and 206 ) of the windowpane 101 in a direction transverse to the length of the vehicle 103 be controlled while the position of the windowpane 101 in one direction along the length of the vehicle 103 by the sliding element arranged on one of the edges 312 can be controlled.

Back to the block 1603 of the procedure 1600 , can the window element 1901 manually on the outside of the door frame 105A and the bottom edge 202 the windowpane 101 can in the slot 1502 in the door frame 105A between the lower door panel 107 and the interior trim 506 be arranged. This can be done by tilting the top edge 1904 the windowpane 101 from the door frame 105A be reached away. When the bottom edge 202 inside the slot 1502 can, the windowpane 101 then tilt forward to the top edge 1904 to the door frame 105A bring to.

As with block 1604 specified, is the window element 1901 then in the canal 302 the oblong seal 302 , For example, the slider is located 312 in the channel 303 that by the oblong seal 302 is formed. This can most easily be achieved by the side wall 403 the oblong seal 302 is pulled manually to the channel 303 continue to open and the side wall 403 at the leadership parts 1902 to raise over as they do in the canal 303 are positioned. With the leadership parts 1901 in the canal 303 can the side wall 403 then return to their relaxed position. If both edges (eg 203 and 204 ) of the windowpane 101 with a sliding element 312 are provided, the sliding elements 312 each in a similar manner in the respective elongated seal 302 be arranged.

In cases where the windowpane 101 not flush and the window pane 101 not with a sliding element 312 provided, the rear and front edges can 203 and 204 the windowpane 101 in a similar way in the channel 303 the oblong seal 308 be arranged by the side wall 403 the oblong seal 308 to the outside and around the edge of the windowpane 101 is pulled.

When the window element 1901 in the channel (s) 303 the elongated seal (s) 302 The window element can be located 1901 be lowered to on the window operator 201 to rest. This can be done either before or after the process of block 1605 respectively. The actuating device 201 can then be functional with the windowpane 101 get connected.

At block 1605 of the procedure 1600 there is a removable element 309 over the oblong seal 302 above the waist 104 of the door frame 105A to the elongated seal 302 between the removable element 309 and the retaining rail 308 include. It can be the second section of the ridge 614 that by the removable element 309 is provided within the groove 620 be positioned in the oblong seal 302 is formed before the positioning features 702 with the positioning features on the door frame 105A get in touch. The removable element can then be on the door frame 105A be fastened, eg with screws 804 extending through the door frame 105A and in the holes 806 of the removable element 309 are located.

In the Blocks represented can represent steps in a method. The presentation of a particular order to the blocks does not necessarily mean that there is a required or preferred order for the blocks and that the order and arrangement of the block can be varied. In addition, it may be possible that some steps are omitted.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in the foregoing paragraphs by way of various examples, it is to be noted that changes may be made in the above examples without departing from the scope of the claimed invention. For example, in the above-described embodiments, the detachable member becomes 309 on the doorframe 105A attached. It will be understood, however, that an alternative embodiment may provide a structure that enables the detachable element 309 directly on the retaining rail 308 to fix. Also the removable element 309 is described as an outer surface that may form an outer surface of a door. However, in an alternative embodiment, the removable element may be a component hidden behind another component that forms an outer surface of the door.

The features described in the foregoing description may be used in combinations other than the combinations expressly described.

Although features related to certain features have been described, these functions may be performed by other features, whether described or not.

Although features have been described with respect to particular embodiments, these features may be included in other embodiments as well, whether described or not.

Although the above specification seeks to draw attention to those features of the invention which are believed to be of particular importance, it is to be understood that applicant claims protection for each patentable feature or patentable combination of features. to which reference is made in the drawings and / or shown in the drawings, whether or not particular emphasis has been placed thereon.

Claims (28)

An elongated gasket for providing a gasket along a movable window glass for a vehicle, the elongate gasket comprising: a main body extending along at least a portion of the length of the elongated gasket; and a sidewall extending along at least a portion of the length of the elongated gasket such that the sidewall overlaps the portion of the elongated gasket along which the main body extends to define a channel between the main body and the sidewall, wherein: the sidewall defining a groove facing away from the channel and extending along at least a portion of the length of the sidewall; the sidewall comprises a first surface facing the channel and extending along at least a portion of the length of the sidewall to maintain a position of a moveable windowpane; and the first surface is separated from the groove only by solid material forming the sidewall, the groove being arranged to receive a locating feature and including at least one locating surface arranged to be disposed on an opposite surface of the locator Locating feature is applied. Elongated seal after Claim 1 wherein the groove has an end face and the first surface extends substantially parallel to the end face. Elongated seal after Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the main body is formed of a material having a first coefficient of friction and the first surface is provided by a material having a coefficient of friction that is lower than the first coefficient of friction. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 3 wherein the sidewall comprises a second surface which is directed into the channel and extends along the length of the elongated seal at an angle to the first surface and across one side of the groove. Elongated seal after Claim 4 wherein the main body is formed of a material having a first coefficient of friction and the second one Surface is formed of a material having a coefficient of friction that is lower than the first coefficient of friction. Elongated seal after Claim 4 or Claim 5 wherein the second surface is separated from the groove only by a solid material forming the sidewall. Elongated seal after one of Claims 4 to 6 , wherein the second surface extends at an angle of about 90 degrees to the first surface. Elongated seal after one of Claims 4 to 7 wherein the groove has a first side surface and the second surface extends substantially parallel to the first side surface. Elongated seal after Claim 8 wherein the groove has a second side surface extending substantially parallel to the first side surface. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 9 wherein the elongate seal comprises a first member having a first member surface for pressing against a windowpane to form a seal, the first member extending along the length of the elongated seal and extending from the main body. Elongated seal after Claim 10 wherein the main body is formed of a material having a first coefficient of friction and the first member surface is provided by a layer of a material having a coefficient of friction lower than the first coefficient of friction. Elongated seal after Claim 10 or Claim 11 wherein the elongate seal comprises a second member having a second member surface for urging against a surface to form a seal, the second member extending along the length of the elongate seal and extending from the main body. Oblong seal after the Claims 11 and twelve wherein the second member surface comprises a layer of a material having a coefficient of friction that is lower than the first coefficient of friction. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 13 wherein the sidewall comprises a member extending along the length of the elongated seal and the member has a surface to press against an edge of a glass sheet to form a seal. Elongated seal after Claim 14 wherein the main body is formed of a material having a first coefficient of friction, and the surface of the member of the side wall is formed of a material layer having a coefficient of friction lower than the first coefficient of friction. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 15 wherein the main body has a first surface facing the channel and a second surface facing away from the channel; and the second surface of the main body has at least one feature for engaging features of a retaining rail. Elongated seal after Claim 16 wherein the at least one feature comprises at least one of the grooves, shoulders, ridges and lips. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 17 wherein the elongated gasket comprises a synthetic rubber material. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 18 wherein the elongate gasket is disposed in a door to provide a seal along a movable windowpane. Elongated seal according to one of the Claims 1 to 19 wherein the groove includes a ridge formed on a component. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 19 wherein along a first portion of the elongated gasket, the groove includes a ridge of a first component and along a second portion of the elongated gasket, the groove includes a ridge of a second component. Elongated seal after Claim 21 wherein the first component comprises a support rail providing a first side of an outer channel assembly and providing a second side along a first portion of the length of the support rail, and the second component comprises a detachable member connecting the second side of the outer channel assembly along a second one Section of the length of the retaining rail provides. Elongated seal after one of Claims 1 to 22 , wherein the main body and the side wall extend over the entire length of the elongated gasket. An elongate seal as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the locating feature comprises a first locating surface configured to abut the groove on an opposing surface, whereby movement of the locator is achieved Window is prevented in a first direction in use. Elongated seal after Claim 24 wherein the locating feature comprises a second locating surface configured to abut the groove on another opposing surface, thereby preventing movement of the windowpane in a second direction in use. Door for a vehicle, comprising an elongated seal according to one of Claims 1 to 23 and a windowpane, wherein the elongate seal is disposed to provide a seal with the windowpane. Door behind Claim 24 wherein the groove includes a ridge formed on a detachable member and the detachable member has an outer surface forming an outer surface of the door. Vehicle, including a door behind Claim 26 or 27 ,

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