REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES WITH ANISOTROPIC POLYMER LAMINATES
    11.
    发明申请
    REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES WITH ANISOTROPIC POLYMER LAMINATES 审中-公开
    与各向异性聚合物层压板的后视镜组件

    公开(公告)号:US20160193963A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US14980085

    申请日:2015-12-28

    Abstract: Anisotropic film laminates for use in image-preserving reflectors such as rearview automotive mirror assemblies, and related methods of fabrication. A film may comprise an anisotropic layer such as a light-polarizing layer and other functional layers. The film having controlled water content is heated under omnidirectional pressure and vacuum to a temperature substantially equal to or above a lower limit of a glass-transition temperature range of the film so as to be laminated to a substrate. The laminate is configured as part of a mirror structure so as to increase contrast of light produced by a light source positioned behind the mirror structure and transmitted through the mirror structure towards a viewer. The mirror structure is devoid of any extended distortion and is characterized by SW and LW values less than 3, more preferably less than 2, and most preferably less than 1.

    Abstract translation: 各向异性薄膜层压板用于图像保存反射器,如后视汽车镜组件及相关制造方法。 膜可以包括诸如光偏振层和其它功能层的各向异性层。 具有受控含水量的膜在全向压力和真空下加热到基本上等于或高于膜的玻璃化转变温度范围的下限的温度,以便层压到基底上。 层叠体被配置为镜结构的一部分,以便增加由位于镜结构后面的光源产生的光的对比度,并且透射通过反射镜结构朝向观察者。 镜面结构没有任何扩展的变形,其特征在于SW和LW值小于3,更优选小于2,最优选小于1。

    Buffer pre-activation for electrochromic device

    公开(公告)号:US12019346B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-25

    申请号:US17159324

    申请日:2021-01-27

    CPC classification number: G02F1/163 G02F1/1514

    Abstract: An electrochromic device, system using, and method for, which may pre-activate a buffer is disclosed. The electrochromic device may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrochromic medium. The second substrate may be disposed in apart relationship with the first substrate. The first and second electrodes may be associated with the first and second substrates, respectively. The electrochromic medium may be disposed between the first and second electrodes. Further, the electrochromic medium may comprise electrochromic materials and a redox buffer. Each of the electrochromic materials and the buffer may be operable between activated and deactivated states. The electrochromic device may be configured to apply a voltage to substantially pre-activate the buffer and hold the buffer in this state prior to substantially activating the electrochromic materials, thereby decreasing the response time of the electrochromic device upon activation.

    BALANCED HEATING OF ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE USING ACTIVE ELECTRODES

    公开(公告)号:US20210048706A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-18

    申请号:US16991406

    申请日:2020-08-12

    Abstract: A system for heating electro-optic media comprises an electro-optic device comprising: a first substrate having first and second surfaces; a second substrate having third and fourth surfaces; a chamber defined between the opposed third surface of the second substrate and the second surface of the first substrate; electro-optic medium in chamber; a first electrode associated with second surface of first substrate; and a second electrode associated with third surface of second substrate; and a circuit in communication with first and second electrodes, comprising: a first EMF source capable of producing a first voltage; a second EMF source capable of producing a second voltage different from the first voltage; a plurality of switches configured to control the application of first and second voltages to the first and second electrodes; and a controller configured to control the switches, the first EMF source, and the second EMF source.

    ANTIREFLECTION COATINGS
    17.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200209620A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-02

    申请号:US16812499

    申请日:2020-03-09

    Abstract: A transparency includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface and a second substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface. An optical coating is positioned on the fourth surface and has a refractive index real component n of greater than about 1.6 and an nk ratio greater than about 0.4, both as measured at 550 nm. The optical coating is configured to attenuate the transmission of the second substrate and not substantially affect the reflectivity of the fourth surface, as viewed from the first surface, such that the attenuation factor is less than about 50%.

    Electro-optic element
    18.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10345672B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US15353084

    申请日:2016-11-16

    Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly with a mirror element having a curved or rounded edge on the first surface that is fully observable from the front of the assembly, a complex peripheral ring, and a user interface with switches and sensors that activate and configure pre-defined function(s) or device(s) of the assembly in response to the user input applied to the user interface. The mirror element is supported by a hybrid carrier co-molded of at least two materials, a portion of which is compressible between the housing shell and an edge of the mirror element. The peripheral ring may include multiple bands. Electrical communications between the electronic circuitry, the mirror element, and the user interface utilize connectors configured to exert a low contact force, onto the mirror element, limited in part by the strength of adhesive affixing the EC element to an element of the housing of the assembly.

    Electro-optic element with high double image ratio

    公开(公告)号:US10247995B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-02

    申请号:US15650618

    申请日:2017-07-14

    Abstract: A variable transmittance electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining first and second surfaces. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship and sealed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An electro-optic material is positioned between the second surface and the third surface. The electro-optic assembly includes a principle transflector having a transflector coating on at least one of first and second surfaces. Low reflectance coatings are disposed on secondary surfaces of the variable transmittance electro-optic assembly. The electro-optic assembly has a high double image characteristic defined by a ratio of a reflectance of the transflector coating to a net reflectance of at least one of the secondary surfaces, and further wherein the ratio is greater than 50.

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