Abstract:
In addition to providing for vision and protection from the external elements, various other features, such as lighting, cameras, sensors and displays have been integrated within automotive glazings Some of these require a laminate with an offset between the edges of at least two of the glass layers to accommodate components and/or connectors. When the edge of one glass layer is offset, such that it is no longer substantially captured by the mounting means used to install the glazing in the vehicle, the mechanical strength is reduced. To compensate, the remaining layer must be made stronger, usually by increasing the thickness. Even when compensated, the security of the glazing remains compromised as the smaller glass layer is not directly connected to the vehicle. If the larger glass layer should break, the opening may be left unprotected. By providing an innovative integrated reinforcement in the offset portion, a secure, stronger and lighter laminate can be obtained.
Abstract:
There is provided a multi-layered glass in which two glass plates are placed such that they form a space via a spacer placed in a peripheral part of glass plates, wherein at least one low-emissivity film, which includes a plastic film and a Fabry-Perot interference filter formed on one side or both sides of the plastic film, is placed in the space, whereby space is divided; each of gaps between the glass plates and the spacer, and between the low-emissivity film and the spacer is sealed with a primary sealing material; a gap between the glass plates outside of the primary sealing material and the spacer is sealed with a secondary sealing material; and a reinforcement material is placed inside of the secondary sealing material. The multi-layered glass has a good appearance and excellent heat-insulating properties.
Abstract:
A laminate structure having a first glass layer, a second glass layer, and at least one polymer interlayer intermediate the first and second glass layers. In some embodiments, the first glass layer can be comprised of a strengthened glass having first and second surfaces, the second surface being adjacent the interlayer and chemically polished and the second glass layer can be comprised of a strengthened glass having third and fourth surfaces, the fourth surface being opposite the interlayer and chemically polished and the third surface being adjacent the interlayer and having a substantially transparent coating formed thereon. In another embodiment, the first glass layer is curved and the second glass layer is substantially planar and cold formed onto the first glass layer to provide a difference in surface compressive stresses on the surfaces of the second glass layer.
Abstract:
A combination of a connector for glass elements and such glass elements to provide a loadbearing glass construction that comprises at least one glass post and at least one glass beam that are arranged adjacent to each other, wherein the connector is arranged to provide a rotationally fixed connection between the post and the beam.
Abstract:
A glass sheet laminate structure (10) produced by laminating at least three glass sheets (20) each having a thickness of less than 1 mm through an intermediate layer (30) between two adjacent glass sheets. The maximum variation ΔHmax of the interval H between two adjacent glass sheets opposed to each other through the intermediate layer in connection with the central portion and the opposite end portions satisfies a relationship of 0 μm
Abstract:
A silicone composition comprising at least one hydrogenpolysiloxane resin having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, a cross-linking agent having an average of at least two aliphatic carbon-carbon double bonds per molecule, and a hydrosilylation catalyst; a silicone adhesive comprising a cured product of at least one hydrogen-polysiloxane resin; and a coated substrate and a laminated substrate, each comprising the silicone adhesive.