Electrochromic layer and devices comprising same
    14.
    发明申请
    Electrochromic layer and devices comprising same 审中-公开
    电致变色层及其构成

    公开(公告)号:US20090200526A9

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-13

    申请号:US10085434

    申请日:2002-02-28

    IPC分类号: G02F1/00

    摘要: The present invention provides improved electrochromic layers, which comprise polymeric matrices with electrochromic solutions interspersed therein. Varying an electrical potential difference across a layer of the invention results in reversible variation in the transmittance of light across the layer because of electrochemical processes in the electrochromic solution of the layer. The invention further provides electrochromic devices, in which the electrochromic layers of the invention provide reversibly variable transmittance to light, and various apparatus in which the devices of the invention provide light-filtering or light-color modulation. Such apparatus include windows, including those for use inside and on the outside walls of buildings and in sunroofs for automobiles, and variable reflectance mirrors, especially rearview mirrors for automobiles.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了改进的电致变色层,其包含散布在其中的电致变色溶液的聚合物基质。 由于在层的电致变色溶液中的电化学过程,改变本发明的层之间的电势差导致穿过层的光的透射率的可逆变化。 本发明进一步提供了电致变色器件,其中本发明的电致变色层提供对光的可逆透射率,以及其中本发明的器件提供光过滤或光色调制的各种设备。 这种装置包括窗户,包括用于建筑物内部和外部墙壁以及用于汽车的天窗,以及可变反射镜,特别是用于汽车的后视镜。

    Electro-optic device having a self-cleaning hydrophilic coating

    公开(公告)号:US20060158735A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-20

    申请号:US11241243

    申请日:2005-09-30

    IPC分类号: B60R1/06

    CPC分类号: B60R1/08 B60R1/0602 B60R1/088

    摘要: An electro-optic device is disclosed having a self-cleaning, hydrophilic optical coating. The electro-optic device preferably forms an external rearview mirror for a vehicle. The optical coating preferably includes photocatalytic layer(s), a hydrophilic layer, and a color suppression coating. The electro-optic device is preferably an electrochromic mirror. The disclosed optical coating exhibits a reflectance at the front surface of the reflective element that is less than about 20 percent, and has sufficient hydrophilic properties such that water droplets on a front surface of the optical coating exhibit a contact angle of less than about 20°. The mirror exhibits a C* value of less than 25.

    Electrochromic Devices With Thin Bezel-Covered Edge
    18.
    发明申请
    Electrochromic Devices With Thin Bezel-Covered Edge 有权
    具有薄边框覆盖边缘的电致变色器件

    公开(公告)号:US20080049295A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-28

    申请号:US11928336

    申请日:2007-10-30

    IPC分类号: G02F1/153 G02B5/08 G02B7/182

    摘要: A mirror includes an electro-optic mirror subassembly, and a thin-profiled bezel attached around a perimeter of the electrochromic mirror subassembly. The electro-optic mirror subassembly is supported on a carrier by an adheringly bonded heater and foam tape in a laminar arrangement. The bezel may be bonded to an edge of the front surface of the front element of the electro-optic mirror subassembly, and/or may be bonded and/or interlockingly mechanically attached to an edge of the carrier. Alternatively, the bezel can be a strip of paint or thin coating material. The bezel can be molded in place, or can be pre-molded and elastically stretched to permit assembly. In one form, the bezel includes a laterally-extending fin that prevents seeing past the bezel into the inside of a mirror housing. In at least one embodiment, the assembly has no bezel or only a bezel on one edge.

    摘要翻译: 镜子包括电光镜子组件,以及围绕电致变色镜子组件的周边附着的薄型表圈。 电光镜子组件通过粘结的加热器和泡沫胶带以层叠布置方式支撑在载体上。 边框可以结合到电光镜子组件的前元件的前表面的边缘,和/或可以结合和/或互锁地机械地连接到载体的边缘。 或者,边框可以是一条漆条或薄涂层材料。 表圈可以模制在适当位置,或者可以预成型并弹性拉伸以允许组装。 在一种形式中,挡板包括横向延伸的翅片,其防止看到通过挡板进入镜壳体的内部。 在至少一个实施例中,组件在一个边缘上没有挡板或仅一个挡板。

    Variable reflectance mirrors and windows

    公开(公告)号:US20060007550A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-12

    申请号:US11179793

    申请日:2005-07-12

    IPC分类号: G02B17/00

    CPC分类号: B60R1/088

    摘要: Various structures for variable reflectance rearview mirrors and variable transmittance windows are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to the provision of a polarized reflector in a rearview mirror. Another embodiment pertains to the provision of a switchable cholesteric liquid crystal element in a window. Yet another embodiment pertains to the provision of a plurality of apertures in a reflector layer of a rearview mirror where the apertures are sized and positioned in alignment with light emitting areas of a display positioned behind the reflector layer. In another embodiment, a moveable display or mirror element is attached to a rearview mirror housing.

    ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    20.
    发明申请
    ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOWS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME 有权
    电致动窗及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070103763A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-10

    申请号:US11616118

    申请日:2006-12-26

    IPC分类号: G02F1/15

    摘要: An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种电致变色窗组件,其包括第一基板和第二基板,该第一基板和第二基板通过窗框和间隔件与第一基板保持平行和间隔的关系。 窗户组件还包括安装在形成在第一和第二基板之间的气密室内的电致变色装置。 电致变色装置22可以安装成在作为外部基板的第一基板12和电致变色装置22之间提供空气室。 在基板12和14之间形成的至少一个室和电致变色装置22可以填充有诸如氩的绝缘气体。 还公开了用于制造用于结合到这种窗组件中的电致变色装置的新方法。 还公开了一种新颖的电致变色装置,其具有围绕电致变色装置的整个周边固定的电气总线夹。