18204488. VEHICLE LID SEAL STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE LID SEAL STRUCTURE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Haruki Nakamura of Kariya-shi (JP)
Daisuke Ando of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Masachika Aoki of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
VEHICLE LID SEAL STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204488 titled 'VEHICLE LID SEAL STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a structure for sealing a vehicle lid, where either the housing or the lid is equipped with a sealing member on a face that faces the other component. The sealing member has a cross-sectional structure consisting of a base portion and a lip portion. The base portion is attached to either the housing or the lid, while the lip portion extends from the base portion towards the other component. The lip portion includes a connecting end and a free end, with a folding starting point between them. The folding starting point allows the lip portion to fold outwardly when the sealing member is deformed.
- The structure is designed to provide a seal between a vehicle lid and its housing.
- The sealing member has a base portion and a lip portion, with the lip portion extending towards the other component.
- The lip portion includes a connecting end and a free end, with a folding starting point between them.
- The folding starting point allows the lip portion to fold outwardly when the sealing member is deformed.
- The structure ensures a secure and effective seal between the lid and the housing.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Automotive industry: This sealing structure can be used in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, to provide a reliable seal for lids, such as doors, trunks, and hoods.
- Aerospace industry: The structure can be applied to aircraft doors or hatches to ensure a tight seal and maintain cabin pressure.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Leakage prevention: The sealing structure prevents the ingress of water, dust, or other external elements into the vehicle or aircraft.
- Noise reduction: By creating a tight seal, the structure helps reduce noise transmission from the outside environment into the vehicle or aircraft cabin.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved safety: A secure seal prevents the entry of harmful substances, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for vehicle occupants.
- Enhanced comfort: The sealing structure helps reduce noise levels inside the vehicle or aircraft, providing a quieter and more pleasant experience for passengers.
- Protection against weather conditions: The seal prevents water, snow, or wind from entering the vehicle or aircraft, protecting the interior and its occupants.
Original Abstract Submitted
In a vehicle lid seal structure, one of a housing and a lid is provided with an annular sealing member on a face facing the other. A cross-sectional structure of the annular sealing member includes a base portion and a lip portion. The base portion is attached to one of the housing and the lid. The lip portion extends from the base portion toward the other of the housing and the lid. The lip portion includes a connecting end between the lip portion and the base portion, and a free end that is an end portion opposite to the connecting end of the lip portion. Further, the lip portion is provided with a folding starting point between the connecting end and the free end. The folding starting point is provided for causing folding deformation of the lip portion toward a radially-outward side of the annular sealing member.
