公开(公告)号：US10399498B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US15845096

申请日：2017-12-18

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Juan C. Lara ,  Christopher M. Derry ,  David J Cammenga

IPC: B60R1/062 ,  G02B7/198 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G09G3/38 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02B27/01

Abstract: An electro-optic element of a display of a vehicle includes a first substantially transparent substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A first edge extends around the first substrate. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A second edge extends around the second substrate. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. At least one of the first and second edges is stepped proximate the seal to define a channel. An electro-optic material is positioned within the cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20190162881A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US16176477

申请日：2018-10-31

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Xiaoxu Niu

IPC: G02B5/08 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  B60R1/04

Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly, includes a front substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. The front substrate being substantially transparent. The front substrate defines a shaped edge along a periphery of the first surface. A first polarizer is coupled with the second surface. An electro-optic element is coupled to the first polarizer having a first substrate defining a first element surface and a second element surface. A second substrate is spaced away from the first substrate and defines a third element surface and a fourth element surface. An electro-optic material is positioned between the first and second substrates. A second polarizer is coupled to the fourth element surface. A display is configured to emit light having a first polarization into the second polarizer. A reflective layer is positioned between the front substrate and the display is configured to reflect both the first polarization of light and a second polarization of light.

公开(公告)号：US10300842B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US15487554

申请日：2017-04-14

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Garret C. DeNolf ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Adam R. Heintzelman

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12

Abstract: An illumination assembly configured to emit diffuse light through an indicator is disclosed. The assembly comprises a substrate having an applique disposed thereon. The applique forms an opening configured to transmit light through the substrate. The assembly further comprises a light source in connection with a circuit and configured to emit light through the shape. A diffusing layer is applied to a surface of the assembly between the circuit and the substrate. The diffusing layer comprises a resin material configured to cure in response to exposure to ultraviolet light or heat. The diffusing layer further comprises a filler material comprising a plurality of beaded structures configured to diffuse light from the light source.

公开(公告)号：US20190086759A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16192735

申请日：2018-11-15

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Sue F. Franz ,  Kelvin L. Baumann ,  Adam R. Heintzelman

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/15

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes an electrochromic medium including a cathodic component, an anodic component, a hydroquinone, and a solvent.

公开(公告)号：US20180373048A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US16018263

申请日：2018-06-26

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Benjamin B. Hilldore ,  Tom B. Sherman ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Keith W. Bigoness ,  Donald L. Bareman ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: G02B27/09 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G02B5/30

Abstract: An imager assembly including calibration functionality and a housing. An imager is disposed inside the housing. The imager includes a lens assembly. An electro-optic element is disposed on a wall of the housing and operable between a substantially clear condition and a substantially darkened condition. A light source directs light at the electro-optic element which redirects the light toward the lens assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20170010513A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15270370

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Autumn W. Trombka

IPC: G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02B5/20

CPC classification number: G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  G02B5/205 ,  G02F2202/28

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a front substrate having a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel to the first surface; a rear substrate spaced from and substantially parallel to the front substrate. The rear substrate comprises a third surface and a fourth surface substantially parallel to the third surface. The assembly further comprises an electrical contact for providing an electrical connection to an electrode in proximity to an electro-optic material and an appliqué layer. The appliqué layer is on at least a portion of the fourth surface and forms a contact-obscuring.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电光组件。 该组件包括具有基本平行于第一表面的第一表面和第二表面的前基板; 后基板与前基板间隔并基本平行。 后基板包括基本上平行于第三表面的第三表面和第四表面。 组件还包括用于提供与电光材料和贴布层附近的电极的电连接的电接触。 贴布层位于第四表面的至少一部分上并形成接触遮蔽。

公开(公告)号：US09434312B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14503482

申请日：2014-10-01

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  William L. Tonar ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Autumn W. Trombka ,  Gary J. Dozeman

IPC: G02B5/08 ,  G02F1/15 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/00 ,  G02F1/161

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02F1/0018 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly is provided that includes a front substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface; and a rear substrate comprising a third surface and a fourth surface. The rear substrate defines at least one contact via and the front substrate and the rear substrate define a cavity. The mirror assembly further includes a perimeter seal between the front substrate and the rear substrate; and an electrically conductive element at least partially within said at least one contact via that electrically connects with at least one of the second surface and the third surface. The mirror assembly also includes an electro-optic medium disposed in the cavity. In addition, the front substrate and the rear substrate each has a shaped edge having a continuously arcuate shape. The shaped edges can also be formed by grinding the edges together.

Abstract translation: 提供了后视镜组件，其包括包括第一表面和第二表面的前基板; 以及包括第三表面和第四表面的后基板。 后基板限定至少一个接触通孔，并且前基板和后基板限定空腔。 反射镜组件还包括在前基板和后基板之间的周边密封; 以及至少部分地在所述至少一个接触通孔内的导电元件，其电连接到第二表面和第三表面中的至少一个。 镜组件还包括设置在空腔中的电光介质。 此外，前基板和后基板各自具有连续弓形的成形边缘。 成形边缘也可以通过将边缘研磨在一起而形成。

公开(公告)号：US09354470B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14494789

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Kevin L. Ash ,  Sue F. Franz ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  David J. Cammenga

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G03G17/04 ,  G09G3/19 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/157 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L27/32 ,  G02F1/155

CPC classification number: G02F1/133602 ,  G02F1/133603 ,  G02F1/1521 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F2001/133626 ,  G02F2001/1512 ,  G02F2001/1515 ,  G02F2001/1519 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  H01L27/3232 ,  H01L51/5246 ,  H01L51/525 ,  H01L51/5281 ,  H01L2251/5323

Abstract: An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate including first and second surfaces, at least one of which includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate includes third and fourth surfaces, at least one of which includes a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal is disposed around perimeter portions of the first and second substrates, which define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states. A plurality of beads are disposed in a central portion of the cavity and are movable to a perimeter portion of the cavity. A substantially transparent light emitting display is disposed adjacent to the electro-optic device, which is in the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light.

Abstract translation: 发射显示系统包括具有包括第一和第二表面的第一基本上透明的基板的电光装置，其中至少一个包括第一导电层。 第二基本上透明的基板包括第三和第四表面，其中至少一个包括第二导电层。 主密封件设置在第一和第二基板的周边部分周围，这些在其间限定了一个空腔。 电光介质设置在空腔中并且是可变的透射的，使得电光装置可在基本上清晰和变暗的状态之间操作。 多个珠粒设置在空腔的中心部分中，并且可移动到空腔的周边部分。 当发光显示器发光时，基本上透明的发光显示器被布置为与电光器件相邻，处于变暗状态。