An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system on a surface of the substrate is provided. The multilayer coating system can include a plasma layer which is a dry hard coating obtained from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, and an intermediate layer (II) on the substrate which is a cured coating of a wet coating composition comprising (A) a specific reactive UV absorber, (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. The laminate has a high level of abrasion resistance and improved adhesion and weather resistance.
C09D 4/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond
In an embodiment, a printing method for forming a conductive line on a plastic substrate for use in an automobile, comprises one or both of inkjet printing and screen printing the conductive line on the plastic substrate while the plastic substrate is fixed in a fixture of an automatic printing machine; the conductive mixture comprises a conductive paste; a solvent; and an adhesion agent; and wherein the conductive line is a busbar, a grid line, or an antenna line in the automobile.
A method for coating substrates with multiple coating layers can comprise: establishing a sub-atmospheric pressure within a coating system; transferring each substrate from outside the coating system to inside the coating system though a transfer lock; heating each substrate in a heating zone before entering a coating zone; traversing the coating zone in a first direction of movement and applying a first coating layer to each substrate in the coating zone using expanding thermal plasma type of plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition; traversing the coating zone a second time and applying a second coating layer to each substrate in the coating zone using expanding thermal plasma type of plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition; determining if the coating zone is occupied or vacant; if the coating zone is vacant, purging a heater zone module with inert gas; and pumping the inert gas out of the coating zone through ports located in the coating zone.
C23C 16/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
C23C 16/50 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges
C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coating; Arrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
C23C 16/54 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coating
H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
H01L 21/677 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for conveying, e.g. between different work stations
C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating
An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel having an encapsulation for aesthetic purposes and to enhance the sealing of the glazing panel to the vehicle is presented. This method includes the steps of forming a plastic panel having an A-side and B-side; printing an opaque border from an ink with the border being in contact with the B-side of the panel and substantially encircling the perimeter of the panel; curing the ink of the opaque border; applying a weatherable layer on the printed border and the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; depositing an abrasion resistant layer on the weatherable layer; placing the plastic panel into a mold having a soft gasket; injecting an elastomeric material to form an encapsulation that substantially encircles the perimeter of the plastic panel and encompasses the A-side; B-side and edge of the plastic panel; and removing the plastic panel from the mold.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/76 - Moulding on edges or extremities of the preformed part
B60J 7/00 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels
C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B62D 65/06 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor
An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system on a surface of the substrate is provided. The multilayer coating system can include a plasma layer which is a dry hard coating obtained from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, and an intermediate layer (II) on the substrate which is a cured coating of a wet coating composition comprising (A) a specific reactive UV absorber, (B) a multi-functional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. (B) a multifunctional (meth)acrylate, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator. The laminate has a high level of abrasion resistance and improved adhesion and weather resistance.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Technical consultation in the field of coating plastic; Technical advice relating to operation of machines to manufacture plasma-coated windows and coating plastic. Licensing of intellectual property in the field of patents; licensing of technology in the nature of manufacturing and coating plastics.
A window assembly having a first transparent area and a light emissive area. The panel includes a first transparent layer with an ultraviolet blocking layer and an abrasion layer. The light emissive area includes a light emissive layer that may be an organic light emitting display, an electroluminescent display, a polymer light emitting display or a light pipe configured to receive light from a light source.
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
H01L 51/52 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED) - Details of devices
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Encapsulated plastic panel and method of making the same
An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel having an encapsulation to enhance the sealing of the glazing panel to the vehicle is presented. This economical method includes the steps of forming a plastic panel having an A-side and B-side; printing an opaque border from an ink with the border being in contact with the B-side of the panel and substantially encircling the perimeter of the panel; curing the ink of the opaque border; applying a weatherable layer on the printed border and the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; depositing an abrasion resistant layer on the weatherable layer; placing the plastic panel into a mold having a soft gasket; injecting an elastomeric material to form an encapsulation that substantially encircles the perimeter of the plastic panel and encompasses the A-side; B-side and edge of the plastic panel; and removing the plastic panel from the mold.
B62D 65/06 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/76 - Moulding on edges or extremities of the preformed part
B60J 7/00 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels
C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system thereon has weather resistance and mar resistance. The multilayer coating system includes an outermost layer (I) which is a hard film resulting from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound and an intermediate layer (II) which is a cured film of a composite coating composition (2) comprising inorganic oxide nanoparticle and vinyl copolymer.
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatings; Layered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
C09D 133/14 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing halogen, nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atoms in addition to the carboxy oxygen
B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
C09D 133/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
C09D 143/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of monomers containing silicon
A plastic assembly having a permanent mark therein at a subsurface location and formed after substantial manufacture of the panel assembly. The plastic panel includes a substrate and a coating over the substrate, the coating including a surface that defines an exterior surface of the panel assembly. A mark is located beneath the exterior surface of the panel assembly. In making the panel assembly, a plastic substrate is provided and a protective coating is applied to the substrate. After the step of applying the protective coating, a subsurface portion of panel assembly is exposed to a laser light. The laser light opacifies a subsurface portion of the panel assembly, thereby rendering the mark within the panel assembly.
In an embodiment, a vehicle component comprises a thermoplastic element having a thermoplastic element first surface and a thermoplastic element second surface; a structural element defining an opening, wherein the structural element has a structural element first surface and a structural element second surface, wherein the thermoplastic element is in the opening; and an elastic anisotropic bonding element between the thermoplastic element second surface and the structural element first surface. In an embodiment, a method of forming a plastic assembly comprises forming an anisotropic bonding element comprising a layer comprising a bonding element matrix without elongated members, a layer comprising a bonding element matrix comprising elongated members, and a layer comprising a bonding element matrix without elongated members; attaching the anisotropic bonding element to a structural element and a thermoplastic element, wherein the anisotropic bonding element is between a thermoplastic element second surface and a structural element first surface.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system thereon has weather resistance and mar resistance. The multilayer coating system includes an outermost layer (I) which is a hard film resulting from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound and an intermediate layer (II) which is a cured film of a composite coating composition (2) comprising inorganic oxide nanoparticle and vinyl copolymer.
An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system thereon has UV-shielding property and high mar resistance. The multilayer coating system includes an outermost layer (I) resulting from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, a lower layer (II) of a silicone coating composition comprising composite oxide nanoparticle dispersion, silicone resin, curing catalyst, and solvent, and optionally a bottom layer (III) of acrylic resin.
C09D 143/04 - Homopolymers or copolymers of monomers containing silicon
C09D 183/00 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing silicon, with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon only; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
An organic resin laminate comprising an organic resin substrate and a multilayer coating system thereon has UV-shielding property and high mar resistance. The multilayer coating system includes an outermost layer (I) resulting from plasma polymerization of an organosilicon compound, a lower layer (II) of a silicone coating composition comprising composite oxide nanoparticle dispersion, silicone resin, curing catalyst, and solvent, and optionally a bottom layer (III) of acrylic resin.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
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APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING A UNIFORM GRID LINE
A method for forming a conductive trace on a panel can comprise: determining a height between a sensor and a surface of the panel, adjusting the height if the height does not equal a desired height by creating relative motion between the nozzle and the panel, creating relative motion between the nozzle and the panel in the y direction, and dispensing a conductive ink from the nozzle onto the surface of the panel from a piston dispenser at a rate controlled by a flow regulator to form the conductive trace. The sensor can be in operable communication with a controller and be located a distance of less than or equal to 5 mm from a point where a nozzle dispenses the conductive ink onto the panel. The conductive trace has a uniform width.
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
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Electrical connection to printed circuits on plastic panels
A system for effectively defrosting a plastic window includes a transparent plastic panel, a heater grid having a plurality of grid lines that are integrally formed with the plastic panel, and equalizing means for equalizing the electrical current traveling through each of the grid lines.
A plastic panel assembly having a permanent mark therein at a subsurface location and formed after substantial manufacture of the panel assembly. The plastic panel includes a substrate and a coating over the substrate, the coating including a surface that defines an exterior surface of the panel assembly. A mark is located beneath the exterior surface of the panel assembly. In making the panel assembly, a plastic substrate is provided and a protective coating is applied to the substrate. After the step of applying the protective coating, a subsurface portion of panel assembly is exposed to a laser light. The laser light opacifies a subsurface portion of the panel assembly, thereby rendering the mark within the panel assembly.
A plastic panel assembly having a permanent mark therein at a subsurface location and formed after substantial manufacture of the panel assembly. The plastic panel includes a substrate and a coating over the substrate, the coating including a surface that defines an exterior surface of the panel assembly. A mark is located beneath the exterior surface of the panel assembly. In making the panel assembly, a plastic substrate is provided and a protective coating is applied to the substrate. After the step of applying the protective coating, a subsurface portion of panel assembly is exposed to a laser light. The laser light opacifies a subsurface portion of the panel assembly, thereby rendering the mark within the panel assembly.
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
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Plasma coating system for accommodating substrates of different shapes
A plasma coating system includes at least one coating station with a first side and a second side defining a pathway with at least one bend. The coating station also includes a first plasma arc that provides a plasma jet directed towards a substrate. The first plasma arc is positioned on either the first side or the second side of the bend.
C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes
C23C 4/00 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge
Described are processes for repairing plastic glazing and for the local application of a plasma coating using a plasma depositing device to an edge created by the removal of excess or unwanted plastic from plastic.
B29C 73/00 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass
C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes
B29C 73/02 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using liquid or paste-like material
C23C 16/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
C23C 16/513 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using plasma jets
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
Disclosed is a transparent plastic automotive panel comprised of a plastic substrate, a non-black ink overlying a portion of the plastic substrate forming a printed substrate and a protective coating system overlying the ink. Also disclosed is a transparent plastic automotive panel comprised of a plastic substrate, a non-black ink overlying a portion of the plastic substrate forming a printed substrate and a protective coating system overlying the ink further comprising a plastic film, the ink being printed on a portion of the film.
An apparatus for printing an image onto a curved surface of a three dimensional article. The apparatus principally includes a support fixture adapted to support the article, an ink jet print head having a plurality of nozzles, and an articulatable robotic arm. One of the support fixture supporting the article and the print head is mounted to and carried by the robotic arm. The robotic arm has more than three degrees of freedom of movement and is moveable so as to cause relative movement of the print head along a series of scanning paths that follow the surface contour of the curved surface of the article. A controller is coupled to the robotic arm and is configured to cause articulation of the robotic arm so as to move the print head along the series of scanning paths. The controller causes the robotic arm to continuously locate the print head relative to the curved surface of the article in a position suitable for printing as the print head is moved along the series of scanning paths. The controller is further configured to cause the plurality of nozzles to eject printing medium at predetermined locations along the scanning paths so as to form the image on the curved surface of the substrate.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
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METHOD FOR PRINTING HIGH QUALITY IMAGES ON CURVED SUBSTRATES
A method for printing on the curved surface of a three-dimensional (3-D) article, such as a plastic window. The printing method generally comprises generating a 3-D surface with the desired image; defining print head paths; calculating imaginary, two- dimensional printing surfaces; projecting the desired image onto the imaginary, two- dimensional printing surfaces; inspecting and correcting for any missed portion of the projected image; calibrating and adjusting the projected image; and printing the projected image through the imaginary, two-dimensional printing surfaces, thereby, creating the desired image on the surface of the 3-D article.
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
A multi-pass coating system and method for applying multiple coatings to substrates traversed through the system. The system includes at least one vacuum pump coupled to the system to establish a sub-atmospheric pressure within the system. The system also includes a least one coating zone where a coating layer is applied to the substrate and includes at least one transfer lock through which the substrates transition between atmospheric pressure outside the system and the sub-atmospheric pressure inside the system. To move the substrates through the system, the system includes a transport mechanism configured to move the substrates at least two times through the coating zone prior to the substrates being exited from the system.
The present invention provides for processes of printing an image on a plastic substrate using a special effects ink. The processes of the present invention are particularly useful for imparting a distinctive aspect to plastic glazings such as windows, headlamps and tail lights, for use in automobiles. The processes of the present invention may be used to provide smooth transition between different parts of the automobile body and the plastic glazings by printing images using special effect inks that match or complement the color used for the body of the car. The processes of the present invention may also be used to print an image that appears continuous with an image on the body of the car.
An apparatus and method for coating a substrate ( 20 ) moved along a path of travel through the apparatus. A plasma source ( 30 ) issues a plasma jet (32 ) into which a first reagent is injected from a discharge orifice (144,146 ) located upstream of the jet. A second reagent is injected into the jet from a discharge orifice (244,246 ) located downstream of the jet. A controller ( 166 ) is configured to regulate the flow of the first reagent according to a first set of parameters and regulate the flow of the second reagent according to a second set of parameters. As a result, the first and second reagents are applied to the substrate to form at least one layer of a coating on the substrate.
C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
C23C 16/54 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coating
C23C 16/513 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using plasma jets
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PRE-DRY TREATMENT OF INK IN DECORATIVE PLASTIC GLAZING
An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing assembly having a decorative marking and/or opaque border printed from a thermally curable ink is presented. This method includes the steps of forming a substantially transparent plastic panel; printing an opaque pattern from an ink, the printed pattern being in contact with the plastic panel; pre-drying the ink of the printed pattern to a tack-free condition; applying a weather resistant layer on the printed pattern and on the plastic panel; curing the ink of the printed pattern and the weather resistant layer; and depositing an abrasion resistant layer on the weather resistant layer. In this process the drying of the ink substantially removes the solvent from the ink without substantially curing the ink.
A plastic window including a transparent plastic substrate having first and second sides. Bonded to the first side of the substrate is a plastic film, the film being thinner than the substrate. An electrically conductive grid, including at least one conductive connector location, is encapsulated between the substrate and the film. Extending into the substrate, at least one electrical connector is positioned in electrical contact with the conductive mounting so that an electrical voltage supply can be connected to the conductive mounting and an electrical current can be caused to flow through the conductive grid.
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60J 1/18 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle rear
Described are processes for repairing plastic glazing and for the local application of a plasma coating using a plasma depositing device to an edge created by the removal of excess or unwanted plastic from plastic.
B29C 73/02 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using liquid or paste-like material
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
C23C 4/12 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the method of spraying
C23C 16/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
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A PLASTIC GLAZING PANEL HAVING UV CURABLE PRINTED PATTERN AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME
An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel having a decorative marking and/or opaque border printed from a UV curable ink is presented. This economical method includes the steps of forming a plastic panel; printing an opaque pattern from an ink, the pattern having an A-side and a B-side with the B-side being in contact with the plastic panel; curing the ink in the shape of the printed pattern using UV radiation directed at the ink from both the A-side and B-side; applying a weatherable layer on the B-side of the ink and on the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; and depositing an abrasion resistant layer onto the weatherable layer.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
A plastic panel system including a transparent plastic panel (14) and an electrically conductive grid (12). The panel includes a substrate (24) and the grid is provided on the panel so as to overlie the substrate. Including with the grid is at least one conductive mounting location (30). An electrical connector (32), which includes a plastic portion (34) and an electrically conductive portion (36), is secured to the panel by ultrasonically welding the plastic portion to the panel. As a result of the retention of the connector with the panel, the conductive portion of the panel is in electrical contact with the mounting location of the conductive grid. The electrical system of an automotive vehicle can be attached to the connector of the panel system.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
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Plastic glazing panel having UV curable printed pattern and process for making the same
An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel having a decorative marking and/or opaque border printed from a UV curable ink is presented. This economical method includes the steps of forming a plastic panel; printing an opaque pattern from an ink, the pattern having an A-side and a B-side with the B-side being in contact with the plastic panel; curing the ink in the shape of the printed pattern using UV radiation directed at the ink from both the A-side and B-side; applying a weatherable layer on the A side of the pattern and on the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; and depositing an abrasion resistant layer onto the weatherable layer.
A plastic window including a transparent plastic substrate having first and second sides. Bonded to the first side of the substrate is a plastic film, the film being thinner than the substrate. An electrically conductive grid, including at least one conductive connector location, is encapsulated between the substrate and the film. Extending into the substrate, at least one electrical connector is positioned in electrical contact with the conductive mounting so that an electrical voltage supply can be connected to the conductive mounting and an electrical current can be caused to flow through the conductive grid.
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
34.
MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT OF ELECTRICAL TERMINALS TO PLASTIC GLAZINGS
A plastic window system (10) including a transparent plastic panel (14) and an electrically conductive grid (12) provided on the plastic panel (14). The conductive grid (12) includes at least one busbar (18, 19). An electrical terminal (30) is electrically connected to the busbar (18, 19), and a connector (50) secures the terminal (30) to the busbar (18, 19). The connector (50) includes a portion extending from the panel (14) to a location outboard, relative to the panel (14), of the busbar (18, 19).
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
H01R 4/38 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a clamping member acted on by screw or nut
B60J 1/18 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle rear
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
35.
ENCAPSULATED PLASTIC PANEL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel having an encapsulation for aesthetic purposes and to enhance the sealing of the glazing panel to the vehicle is presented. This economical method includes the steps of forming forming a plastic panel having an A-side and B-side; printing an opaque border from an ink with the border being in contact with the B-side of the panel and substantially encircling the perimeter of the panel; curing the ink of the opaque border; applying a weatherable layer on the printed border and the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; depositing an abrasion resistant layer on the weatherable layer; placing the plastic panel into a mold having a soft gasket; injecting an elastomeric material to form an encapsulation that substantially encircles the perimeter of the plastic panel and encompasses the A-side; B-side and edge of the plastic panel; and removing the plastic panel from the mold.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/76 - Moulding on edges or extremities of the preformed part
This invention relates to plastic glazing assemblies for vehicle tops, windows, headlamps, and taillights, as well as residential and commercial glazing, aircraft glazing, and sunglasses. More specifically, a method of manufacturing a plastic glazing assembly exhibiting a high level of weatherability and abrasion resistance is disclosed which integrates the in-mold application of a coating and the subsequent deposition of an abrasion resistant layer to a molded plastic part.
A process for flow, dip, or curtain coating a plastic panel with a weather resistant coating system of relatively uniform thickness is presented. More specifically, the process includes the step of rotating the plastic panel by about 180 degrees between the application of subsequent coating layers in order to minimize the variation in thickness measured near the top and bottom of the coated panel. The coatings are applied to the plastic panel at a predetermined coating angle (섶).
B05D 1/30 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by gravity only, i.e. flow coating
B05D 7/04 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to macromolecular substances, e.g. rubber to surfaces of films or sheets
B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
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Mechanical attachment of electrical terminals to plastic glazings
A plastic window system including a transparent plastic panel and an electrically conductive grid provided on the plastic panel. The conductive grid includes at least one conductive mounting location. An electrical terminal is electrically connected to the conductive mounting location, and a connector secures the terminal to the conductive mounting location. The connector includes a portion extending from the panel to a location outboard of the conductive mounting location relative to the panel.
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
H01R 12/57 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals surface mounting terminals
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
This invention relates to plastic glazing assemblies for vehicle tops, windows, headlamps, and taillights, as well as residential and commercial glazing, aircraft glazing, and sunglasses. More specifically, a method of manufacturing a plastic glazing assembly exhibiting a high level of weatherability and abrasion resistance is disclosed which integrates the in-mold application of a coating and the subsequent deposition of an abrasion resistant layer to a molded plastic part.
B28B 1/30 - Producing shaped articles from the material by applying the material on to a core, or other moulding surface to form a layer thereon
C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes
A plastic glazing for use in an automobile. The glazing includes a polycarbonate substrate, a conductive layer located adjacent to the polycarbonate substrate, and a glazing layer located adjacent to the conductive layer. The conductive layer comprises carbon nanotubes, and the glazing layer is made of a material that is different from polycarbonate. The glazing layer includes at least one of an abrasion resistant layer and a weathering layer.
C08K 7/24 - Expanded, porous or hollow particles inorganic
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
C23C 16/50 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges
An edge finishing system for items such as polycarbonate panels. The system includes a multi-purpose edge-finishing tool (10) which trims and smoothes the edges of a workpiece (60). The tool includes a contour cutter portion (14) having a concave toroidal surface and a straight cutter portion (12) having a cylindrical shape. A flute extends generally along with the tool's axis and defines a straight cutting edge (24) and contour cutting edge (26). The system may include a fixture (30) with vacuum cups nested within a platform so as to secure a contoured workpiece by static friction, permitting edges of the workpiece to be both trimmed and smoothly finished using a multipurpose edge finishing tool, without marring or disfiguring the surface of the workpiece.
An integrated plastic window assembly for an automotive vehicle having molded-in functional features including molded-in guide members (16) to guide a movable panel (14) within or across a plastic fixed panel (12). In one embodiment adapted to an automotive backlite (10), a movable panel slidably resides in guide members molded in the lateral edges of a fixed panel. In another embodiment adapted to a sunroof, the window assembly includes a fixed panel (50) molded with a frame (54) having molded-in guide members (58) in which a movable panel (52) slidably resides.
A method and apparatus (100) for stabilizing an incidental coating in a substrate (100 a,b) coating apparatus is provided. The method includes defining interior surfaces (200) of a coating zone in the substrate coating apparatus. The method may include preheating interior surfaces (104) 'to a local preheat temperature that is approximately equal to a local coating temperature attained by the surfaces during coating of a substrate, at least partially defining the interior surfaces with a compliant fabric, or at least partially defining the interior surfaces with a compliant fabric and preheating the interior surfaces.
C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating
A multifunctional glazing panel for automotive window assembly. The glazing panel includes a plastic film having a functional layer, a base layer of a polymer material, a tie layer between the plastic film and the base layer. An abrasion resistant layer, for protecting the plastic film and base layer from damage caused by abrasion, is provided over the plastic film.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
An apparatus (10) for printing designs or images on a small or constrained area of a substrate (3). The apparatus includes a screen assembly (18), a print head (25), and a guide assembly (40). A squeegee (28) and a flood bar (27) of the print head (20) are positioned at predetermined angles and an actuator facilitates switching positions of the flood bar and squeegee through actuation of a toggle mechanism during the print cycle.
A system for coating a side surface of a moving substrate. The system includes an array of plasma sources, a first plurality of orifices located upstream of the array and a second plurality of orifices located downstream of the array. A coating reagent is injected from each orifice into a plasma jet issuing from plasma source associated with that orifice. A controller modulates the flow of coating reagent and the flow flush gas to the orifices according to the contours of the substrate and to the position of the substrate relative to the array. An additional plasma array and set of orifices may be employed to coat the opposite side surface of the substrate.
A system for coating a side surface of a moving substrate. The system includes an array of plasma sources, a first plurality of orifices located upstream of the array and a second plurality of orifices located downstream of the array. A coating reagent is injected from each orifice into a plasma jet issuing from plasma source associated with that orifice. A controller modulates the flow of coating reagent and the flow flush gas to the orifices according to the contours of the substrate and to the position of the substrate relative to the array. An additional plasma array and set of orifices may be employed to coat the opposite side surface of the substrate.
C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes
C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
C23C 16/513 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using plasma jets
C23C 16/52 - Controlling or regulating the coating process
C23C 16/54 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coating
A method of manufacturing low-haze plastic window glazing is claimed where a portion of a panel mold interior is polished with an abrasive material no finer than (600) grit size. Plastic resin is then introduced into the mold under heat and pressure to form a panel. Weatherable coating is then applied to portions of the panel via a wet coating process. An abrasion resistant coating is then applied to portions of the panel via a plasma application technique. This method produces a window glazing with at least one portion having no more than 1% haze.
B05D 7/04 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to macromolecular substances, e.g. rubber to surfaces of films or sheets
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
A plastic glazing system having weatherable coating for automotive windows is disclosed. The system comprises a transparent plastic substrate comprising an inner surface and an outer surface. The system further comprises a first weathering layer disposed on the outer surface of the substrate. The weathering layer comprises one of a polyurethane and a polyurethane-acrylate. The first weathering layer has a predetermined glass transition temperature. The system further comprises a first abrasion-resistant layer disposed on the first weathering layer. The first abrasion-resistant layer is compatible with the one of a polyurethane and a polyurethane-acrylate.
A plastic window assembly (20) for use in a motor vehicle has a plastic panel (22) and a motor (24). The motor is coupled to a gear and is operable to drive the gear (28) to move the plastic panel in a first panel direction and in a second panel direction. In one variation, the plastic panel has portions forming at least one gear track (36) to define a gear path. In another variation, the window assembly has a frame, and the frame has portions defining a track (150). The track has a central section (156,172) and a terminal section (154, 170), the central and terminal sections intersecting and being non-collinear. In another variation, the plastic window assembly has a flexible strip (136). A first end of the flexible strip is connected to the gear and a second end of the flexible strip is connected to the plastic panel.
A plastic window (10) for use in a motor vehicle includes a plastic panel (16) having portions defining an edge (12) about a perimeter of the panel and a window flange (18) integral to the plastic panel. The window flange is positioned adjacent to the edge and extends at least partially there along. The window flange (18) includes an engagement feature (21, 26) configured to engage a corresponding engagement feature (34) of a window frame (30). A window assembly (40) includes the plastic window and a window frame configured to be attached to a motor vehicle. The window frame has portions forming the corresponding engagement feature which receive the engagement feature of the window flange to secure the plastic window to the window frame. A method of installing a window on a motor vehicle is also disclosed.
An apparatus (40) and method for printing a conductive grid onto a plastic panel (24), and a- resultant product. A nozzle (48) is mounted to the end of an arm (42), and the nozzle (48) is coupled to a source of conductive ink. A flow regulator (47), coupled to the ink source (49), regulates the flow rate of ink out of the nozzle and is controlled by a controler. The controller is further configured to apply an initial conductive trace onto a panel and to apply a subsequent conductive trace beside or onto the initial conductive trace to vary the volume of the grid line along a portion of its length.
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
A plastic window for use in a motor vehicle includes a plastic panel having portions defining an edge about a perimeter of the panel and a window flange integral to the plastic panel. The window flange is positioned adjacent to the edge and extends at least partially them along. The window flange includes an engagement feature configured to engage a corresponding engagement feature of a window frame. A window assembly Includes the plastic window and a window frame configured to be attached to a motor vehicle. The window frame has portions forming the corresponding engagement feature which receive the engagement feature of the window flange to secure the plastic window to the window frame. A method of installing a window on a motor vehicle is also disclosed.
The present invention provides an automotive glazing assembly constructed by a process of film insert molding (FIM). The glazing assembly comprises a transparent plastic substrate having an ink composition that has a blend of polyester and polycarbonate resins such that the ink exhibits uniform opacity and stability during all thermoforming and injection molding operations, and is capable of forming complex 3-D geometries. The glazing assembly comprising the ink composition is further free from surface defects such as pinholes and micro-cracks.
A window defrost assembly having a substrate, a polycarbonate film adjacent to the substrate, a heater grid located between the substrate and the polycarbonate film, and a light control layer located between the polycarbonate film and the heater grid. The heater grid includes first and second bus bars and a plurality of grid lines extending between and connecting to the first and second bus bars.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
56.
AUTOMOTIVE WINDOW PANEL HAVING POLYURETHANE PRIMER
An automotive window panel/glazing comprising a transparent polycarbonate base layer, an aqueous polyurethane primer coated on the polycarbonate base layer, and a weatherable coating applied on the aqueous polyurethane primer. The aqueous polyurethane primer is comprised of less than about 10 weight percent of polyurethane and less than about 30 weight percent 2-butoxyethanol with the remainder being deionized water. The primer may contain additives like ultraviolet absorbers, flow additives, antioxidants.
A window system having solar control properties includes a substrate having a first side and a second side, a first plasma layer adjacent to the first side of the substrate, a first weathering layer located between the first side of the substrate and the plasma layer, and a solar control system located between the first side of the substrate and the weathering layer.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/78 - Moulding material on one side only of the preformed part
A method for applying an abrasion resistant layer (60) via a vacuum deposition technique to a plastic automotive window (100) is provided. The plastic automotive window (100) includes a plastic panel (30), an electroluminescent layer (40), and a weatherable layer (50). A first abrasion resistant sub-layer (63) is then deposed on top of the weatherable layer (50), and a second abrasion resistant sub-layer (66) is then applied onto the first abrasion resistant sub-layer (63). The deposition of the abrasion resistant sub-layers (63, 66) is carried out under controlled temperature conditions that reduce adhesion loss within the electroluminescent layer (40) and maintains the electroluminescent functionality of that layer (40).
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
A self-illuminating glazing panel (18) suitable for use in an automotive vehicle (10) is provided for better night and dusk visibility for safety purposes and for brighter appearance during the day. The self-illuminating glazing panel (18) integrates a luminescent layer (24), containing phosphorescent or fluorescent pigments or dyes, with a plastic substrate (22). The luminescent layer (24) allows the panel (18) to glow during the evening and night hours upon excitation by external light sources, such as headlamps and streetlights.
C08L 69/00 - Compositions of polycarbonates; Compositions of derivatives of polycarbonates
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
60.
PHOTOCHROMATIC EFFECT FOR POLYCARBONATE GLAZING APPLICATIONS
A window assembly (14) having photochromatic properties is described. The window assembly (14) includes a substrate (32) being adjacent to a coating (44). A photochromatic film (38) is located between the substrate (32) and the coating (44), whereby the photochromatic film (38) darkens when the window assembly (14) is exposed to ultraviolet light.
C23C 16/513 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using plasma jets
B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
61.
Photochromatic effect for polycarbonate glazing applications
A window assembly having photochromatic properties is described. The window assembly includes a substrate being adjacent to a coating. A photochromatic film is located between the substrate and the coating, whereby the photochromatic film darkens when the window assembly is exposed to ultraviolet light.
G02F 1/03 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on ceramics or electro-optical crystals, e.g. exhibiting Pockels or Kerr effect
62.
GLAZING SYSTEM WITH HIGH GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE DECORATIVE INK
A plastic glazing system for automotive windows is disclosed. The system comprises a transparent plastic substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, and a blackout layer disposed on the periphery of the first surface of the substrate. The blackout layer has a predetermined glass transition temperature. The system further comprises an abrasion-resistant layer disposed on the first surface, the abrasion-resistant layer being compatible with the blackout layer.
A window integrated control for a vehicle. The system (10) includes a window (14) and a control (12) integrated onto the window. The control may comprise conductive, inks that are printed onto the window. The window may be a plastic panel, such as a multilayer polycarbonate panel. Further, the control may be in electrical communication with a controller that is configured to control various vehicle subsystems, such as a keyless entry, vehicle defroster, or window positioning system based on the control .
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
64.
Electrical connection to printed circuits on plastic panels
A system for effectively defrosting a plastic window includes a transparent plastic panel, a heater grid having a plurality of grid lines that are integrally formed with the plastic panel, and equalizing means for equalizing the electrical current traveling through each of the grid lines.
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 1/00 - ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL - Details of electric heating devices
65.
Apparatus and method of dispensing conductive material with active Z-axis control
An apparatus for printing a conductive ink onto a plastic panel including an articulatable arm having an end that opposes a surface of the panel. A nozzle is mounted via a nozzle height actuator to the end of the arm, and the nozzle is coupled to a source of conductive ink. A flow regulator, coupled to the ink source, regulates the flow rate of ink out of the nozzle and is controlled by the controller. A height sensor is configured to output a height signal relative to the surface and the controller, which is coupled to the arm, the flow regulator, the nozzle height actuator and the sensor, is configured to control the arm, flow regulator, nozzle height actuator, and speed of nozzle movement such that a conductive trace of predetermined height and width is applied to the substrate.
B05C 11/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not specifically provided for in groups
B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
A system for sensing environmental conditions on a window assembly (214,314) . The system includes a transparent panel and a sensor (112,212) integrated onto the panel . The sensor being configured to sense environmental changes on the panel. The sensor may comprise conductive inks (130,132) that are printed onto the window assembly. The window assembly may comprise a plastic panel, such as a multilayer polycarbonate panel such that a portion of the sensor may be located on the one layer of the panel while another portion of the sensor overlaps the first portion on a second layer of the window. The sensor may be a resistive or capacitive sensor and may be configured to detect changes in one or more environmental conditions, such as temperature or moisture. Further, the sensor may be in electrical communication with a controller (116,216) configured for control various vehicle subsystems based on the sensor.
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
A system for sensing environmental conditions on a window assembly. The system includes a transparent panel and a sensor integrated onto the panel. The sensor being configured to sense environmental changes on the panel. The sensor may comprise conductive inks that are printed onto the window assembly. The window assembly may comprise a plastic panel, such as a multilayer polycarbonate panel such that a portion of the sensor may be located on the one layer of the panel while another portion of the sensor overlaps the first portion on a second layer of the window. The sensor may be a resistive or capacitive sensor and may be configured to detect changes in one or more environmental conditions, such as temperature or moisture. Further, the sensor may be in electrical communication with a controller configured for control various vehicle subsystems based on the sensor.
A window assembly capable of receiving wireless signals is described. The window assembly includes a plastic substrate having a first side and a second side. A coating is coupled to the first side of the plastic substrate. An antenna is located adjacent to the first side of the plastic substrate. The antenna may be located between the first side of the plastic substrate and the coating or may be embedded within the coating.
A window defroster assembly for use in a motor vehicle includes a transparent panel and a defroster grid integrally formed with the transparent panel by means of a robotic dispensing mechanism. The defroster includes conductive first and second busbars and a plurality of conductive grid lines extending between and connected to the first and second busbars.
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
H05B 3/16 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor the conductor being mounted on an insulating base
B60S 1/58 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
70.
APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISPENSING CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WITH ACTIVE Z-AXIS CONTROL
An apparatus for printing a conductive ink onto a plastic panel including an articulatable arm having an end that opposes a surface of the panel. A nozzle is mounted via a nozzle height actuator to the end of the arm, and the nozzle is coupled to a source of conductive ink. A flow regulator, coupled to the ink source, regulates the flow rate of ink out of the nozzle and is controlled by the controller. A height sensor is configured to output a height signal relative to the surface and the controller, which is coupled to the arm, the flow regulator, the nozzle height actuator and the sensor, is configured to control the arm, flow regulator, nozzle height actuator, and speed of nozzle movement such that a conductive trace of redetermined hei ht and width is a lied to the substrate.
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
A window assembly capable of receiving wireless signals is described. The window assembly includes a plastic substrate having a first side and a second side. A coating is coupled to the first side of the plastic substrate. An antenna is located adjacent to the first side of the plastic substrate. The antenna may be located between the first side of the plastic substrate and the coating or may be embedded within the coating.
A window defroster assembly for a motor vehicle includes a transparent panel and a defroster grid integrally formed with the transparent panel by means of a robotic dispensing mechanism. The defroster includes conductive first and second busbars formed at partially in line form and a plurality of conductive grid lines extending between and connected to the first and second busbars.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
73.
WINDOW DEFROSTER ASSEMBLY HAVING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE LAYER
A window defroster assembly having a transparent panel and a defroster. The defroster includes a conductive layer applied over the panel and an electrically conductive heater grid formed integrally with the transparent panel. The heater grid includes a series of grid lines and at least a portion of the conductive layer is located between adjacent ones of the grid lines.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
74.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO PRINTED CIRCUITS ON PLASTIC PANELS
A system for effectively defrosting a plastic window includes a transparent plastic panel, a heater grid having a plurality of grid lines that are integrally formed with the plastic panel, and equalizing means for equalizing the electrical current traveling through each of the grid lines.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
75.
POLYCARBONATE SYSTEM HAVING ENHANCED WEATHERABILITY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A polycarbonate system having enhanced weatherability is disclosed. The polycarbonate system comprises a substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, a primer disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and a top coat disposed on the primer on the first surface for abrasion resistance. At least one of the primer and the top coat comprises an ultraviolet absorber in a solvent for ultraviolet absorption, the ultraviolet absorber having an extinction coefficient of ≥ 45,000 L-mol-1 cm-1 at 阳 = 325 nm.
C09J 5/02 - Adhesive processes in general; Adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving pretreatment of the surfaces to be joined
A glazing system and method for vehicle tops and windows is described therein. The system includes a pane! having a top side and a bottom side, a first protective coating deposited on the top side and second protective coating deposited on the bottom side. The protective coatings provide protection from weathering and abrasion.
A glazing system and method for vehicle tops and windows is described therein. The system includes a panel having a top side and a bottom side, a first protective coating deposited on the top side and second protective coating deposited on the bottom side. The protective coatings provide protection from weathering and abrasion.
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
An automotive window panel including a substantially transparent substrate with a protective coating system disposed thereon, and an ink applied onto the protective coating system is disclosed. The formulation of the ink includes an adhesion promoter and is adaptable to adhere to the surface of the protective coating with the adhesion promoter.
An automotive window panel including a substantially transparent substrate with a protective coating system disposed thereon, and an ink applied onto the protective coating system is disclosed. The formulation of the ink includes an adhesion promoter and is adaptable to adhere to the surface of the protective coating with the adhesion promoter.
A plastic panel and method of application for vehicle windows is disclosed. The plastic panel includes: a base layer; a weatherable film layer having a first and second surface, wherein the first surface of the film layer is adhered to the base layer; and an abrasion resistant layer adhered to the second surface of the weatherable film layer. The abrasion resistant layer is useful for protecting the weatherable film and base layers from damage caused by abrasion.
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
A window assembly having a first transparent area and a light emissive area. The panel includes a first transparent layer with an ultraviolet blocking layer and an abrasion layer. The light emissive area includes a light emissive layer that may be an organic light emitting display, an electroluminescent display, a polymer light emitting display or a light pipe configured to receive light from a light source.
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
H01L 51/52 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED) - Details of devices
H05B 33/22 - Light sources with substantially two-dimensional radiating surfaces characterised by the chemical or physical composition or the arrangement of auxiliary dielectric or reflective layers
H01L 27/32 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for light emission, e.g. flat-panel displays using organic light-emitting diodes
B32B 17/00 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like
82.
Decorated two component window assembly and method of manufacture
A plastic window assembly includes a substantially transparent plastic panel and an opaque plastic frame adhered to the perimeter of the panel, which bounds and defines an effective viewing area of the panel. A transition step of the frame extends upward from the surface of the panel to a raised surface of the frame. Provided on the surface in the effective viewing area of the panel is an image. In order to print the image such that the outer edges of the image extend to an interfacial area defined by the juncture of the transition step and the second surface of the panel, a MIT printing process and specialized membrane construction is used.
A window defroster system that includes a heater grid and a controller. The controller includes a pulse width modulator configured to provide a driving signal to the heater grid. The driving signal has an initial heating portion and a pulsed portion. The initial heating portion provides an initial voltage that is greater than an optimal operating voltage of the heater grid, the pulsed portion provides a pulsed signal with a pulsed high voltage that is greater than the optimal operating voltage.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
84.
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY DEFROSTER USING A HIGH POWER TREATMENT
The present invention provides for the enhancement of the amount of heat generated in the critical viewing area of a plastic window assembly by lowering the overall resistance of a conductive heater grid and allowing a greater amount of current to pass through the grid lines, thereby, increasing resistance heating of the window. This is achieved by subjecting the heater grid to a high power treatment after forming of the window assembly that reduces the resistance of the conductive heater grid.
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
85.
DECORATED TWO COMPONENT WINDOW ASSEMBY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
A plastic window assembly (10) includes a substantially transparent plastic panel (12) and an opaque plastic frame (14) adhered to the perimeter of the panel (12), which bounds and defines an effective viewing area of the panel. A transition step (27) of the frame (14) extends upward from the surface of the panel (12) to a raised surface of the frame. Provided on the surface in the effective viewing area of the panel is an image (18). In order to print the image such that the outer edges of the image extend to an interfacial area (20) defined by the juncture of the transition step (27) and the second surface of the panel (12), a MIT printing process and specialized membrane construction is used. The membrane comprises deformation reliefs, which facilitate the transfer of the image onto the window assembly.
A window defroster system that includes a heater grid and a controller. The controller includes a pulse width modulator configured to provide a driving signal to the heater grid. The driving signal has an initial heating portion and a pulsed portion. The initial heating portion provides an initial voltage that is greater than an optimal operating voltage of the heater grid, the pulsed portion provides a pulsed signal with a pulsed high voltage that is greater than the optimal operating voltage.
A screen printing apparatus for printing images onto a three dimensional surface of a substrate. The apparatus includes a screen formed of a flexible mesh material and having porous image portions that allows passage of a printing medium through it. A shaping assembly including a plurality of shapers that are movable between retracted and extended positions. In their extended positions, the shapers are engaged with the screen assembly and generally cause screen to generally conform to the three dimensional surface of the substrate. A squeegee, that is flexible and conformable to the three dimensional surface, is drawn along screen and forces at least some of the printing medium through the porous portion of the screen and onto the three dimensional surface.
A system for coating a substrate includes a heater that heats the substrate. The heater includes a two-dimensional array of a plurality of heat sources which supply heat to the substrate when the substrate is in the presence of the array of heat sources. The heater further includes a controller that controls the operation of each heat source to heat a localized area of the surface of the substrate according to a predetermined temperature profile for the substrate.
A plasma coating system includes at least one coating station with a first side and a second side defining a pathway with at least one bend. The coating station also includes a first plasma arc that provides a plasma jet directed towards a substrate. The first plasma arc is positioned on either the first side or the second side of the bend.
C23C 4/00 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge
C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes
The present invention involves an automotive glazing panel having an ink that adheres to a plastic substrate and is compatible with a hard-coat system. The plastic substrate comprises an ink printed thereon and a hard-coat system applied on the ink. The ink has a synthetic resin which is a polycarbonate resin, a polyester resin or mixtures thereof. The hard-coat system includes a solvent having greater than 10 weight percent water and includes either a glycol ether, a ketone, an alcohol or an acetate. The ink is adaptable to adhere to the surface of the substrate and be compatible with the hard coat system.
B32B 7/14 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
A non-planar article includes a plasma deposited abrasion resistant coating with a substantially uniform thickness and a substantially uniform abrasion resistance with delta haze (%) in the range between about +/−0.25 of the mean value.
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B05D 5/06 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain multicolour or other optical effects
C08J 7/18 - Chemical modification with polymerisable compounds using wave energy or particle radiation
C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
A system to coat a substrate includes a deposition chamber maintained at sub-atmospheric pressure, one or more arrays containing two or more expanding thermal plasma sources associated with the deposition chamber, and at least one injector containing orifices for each array. The substrate is positioned in the deposition chamber and each expanding thermal plasma source produces a plasma jet with a central axis, while the injector injects vaporized reagents into the plasma to form a coating that is deposited on the substrate. The injector orifices are located within a specified distance from the expanding thermal plasma source to obtain generally a coating with generally uniform coating properties.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines for plastic processing, namely moulds and tools for the manufacture and coating of plastic sheets. Transparent plastic sheets for vehicles; coatings for plastic sheets for vehicles. Transparent plastic sheets for buildings; coatings for plastic sheets for buildings. Engineering services, in particular the development and operating of installations for manufacturing and coating plastic sheets.
