公开(公告)号：US07871664B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11639436

申请日：2006-12-15

申请人： Kevin O'Connor ,  Yei-Ping (Mimi) H. Wang ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Robert A. Vandal ,  Shane Hadfield ,  Jean-Marc Sol ,  Greg Brecht

发明人： Kevin O'Connor ,  Yei-Ping (Mimi) H. Wang ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Robert A. Vandal ,  Shane Hadfield ,  Jean-Marc Sol ,  Greg Brecht

IPC分类号： B05D5/06

CPC分类号： G02B5/10 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10082 ,  B32B17/10091 ,  B32B17/1022 ,  B32B17/10302 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B32B17/10889 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/82 ,  Y02E10/42

摘要： A reflector (e.g., mirror) for use in a solar collector or the like is provided. In certain example embodiments of this invention, a reflector is made by (a) forming a reflective coating on a thin substantially flat glass substrate (the thin glass substrate may or may not be pre-bent prior to the coating being applied thereto), (b) optionally, if the glass substrate in (a) was not prebent, then cold-bending the glass substrate with the reflective coating thereon; and (c) applying a plate or frame member to the thin bent glass substrate with the coating thereon from (a) and/or (b), the plate or frame member (which may be another thicker pre-bent glass sheet, for example) for maintaining the thin glass substrate and coating thereon in a desired bent orientation in a final product which may be used as parabolic trough or dish type reflector in a concentrating solar power apparatus or the like.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于太阳能收集器等的反射器（例如，反射镜）。 在本发明的某些示例性实施例中，反射器通过（a）在薄的基本上平坦的玻璃基板上形成反射涂层（薄膜玻璃基板可以在施加涂层之前可以预先弯曲），（ b）任选地，如果（a）中的玻璃基板不是预先的，则用其上的反射涂层冷却玻璃基板; （c）使用（a）和/或（b）上的涂层将薄板或玻璃基板施加到薄弯曲玻璃基板上，板或框架部件（其可以是另一较厚的预弯曲玻璃板，例如 ），用于在最终产品中以期望的弯曲取向保持薄玻璃基板并在其上涂覆，该最终产品可以在集中太阳能发电设备等中用作抛物面槽或盘型反射器。

公开(公告)号：US08303124B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US12926833

申请日：2010-12-13

申请人： Kevin O'Connor ,  Yei-Ping (Mimi) H. Wang ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Robert A. Vandal ,  Shane Hadfield ,  Jean-Marc Sol ,  Greg Brecht

发明人： Kevin O'Connor ,  Yei-Ping (Mimi) H. Wang ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Robert A. Vandal ,  Shane Hadfield ,  Jean-Marc Sol ,  Greg Brecht

IPC分类号： G02B5/10 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B7/182 ,  F24J2/12 ,  H01L31/042

CPC分类号： G02B5/10 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10082 ,  B32B17/10091 ,  B32B17/1022 ,  B32B17/10302 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B32B17/10889 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/82 ,  Y02E10/42

摘要： A reflector (e.g., mirror) for use in a solar collector or the like is provided. In certain example embodiments of this invention, a reflector is made by (a) forming a reflective coating on a thin substantially flat glass substrate (the thin glass substrate may or may not be pre-bent prior to the coating being applied thereto), (b) optionally, if the glass substrate in (a) was not prebent, then cold-bending the glass substrate with the reflective coating thereon; and (c) applying a plate or frame member to the thin bent glass substrate with the coating thereon from (a) and/or (b), the plate or frame member (which may be another thicker pre-bent glass sheet, for example) for maintaining the thin glass substrate and coating thereon in a desired bent orientation in a final product which may be used as parabolic trough or dish type reflector in a concentrating solar power apparatus or the like.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于太阳能收集器等的反射器（例如，反射镜）。 在本发明的某些示例性实施例中，反射器通过（a）在薄的基本上平坦的玻璃基板上形成反射涂层（薄膜玻璃基板可以在施加涂层之前可以预先弯曲），（ b）任选地，如果（a）中的玻璃基板不是预先的，则用其上的反射涂层冷却玻璃基板; （c）使用（a）和/或（b）上的涂层将薄板或玻璃基板施加到薄弯曲玻璃基板上，板或框架部件（其可以是另一较厚的预弯曲玻璃板，例如 ），用于在最终产品中以期望的弯曲取向保持薄玻璃基板并在其上涂覆，该最终产品可以在集中太阳能发电设备等中用作抛物面槽或盘型反射器。

公开(公告)号：US20110085257A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：US12926833

申请日：2010-12-13

申请人： Kevin O'Connor ,  Yei-Ping (Mimi) H. Wang ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Robert A. Vandal ,  Shane M. Hadfield ,  Jean-Marc Sol ,  Greg Brecht

发明人： Kevin O'Connor ,  Yei-Ping (Mimi) H. Wang ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Robert A. Vandal ,  Shane M. Hadfield ,  Jean-Marc Sol ,  Greg Brecht

IPC分类号： G02B5/10 ,  G02B7/182

CPC分类号： G02B5/10 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10082 ,  B32B17/10091 ,  B32B17/1022 ,  B32B17/10302 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B32B17/10889 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/82 ,  Y02E10/42

摘要： A reflector (e.g., mirror) for use in a solar collector or the like is provided. In certain example embodiments of this invention, a reflector is made by (a) forming a reflective coating on a thin substantially flat glass substrate (the thin glass substrate may or may not be pre-bent prior to the coating being applied thereto), (b) optionally, if the glass substrate in (a) was not prebent, then cold-bending the glass substrate with the reflective coating thereon; and (c) applying a plate or frame member to the thin bent glass substrate with the coating thereon from (a) and/or (b), the plate or frame member (which may be another thicker pre-bent glass sheet, for example) for maintaining the thin glass substrate and coating thereon in a desired bent orientation in a final product which may be used as parabolic trough or dish type reflector in a concentrating solar power apparatus or the like.

公开(公告)号：US08814372B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12285571

申请日：2008-10-08

申请人： Robert A. Vandal ,  Duane O. Recker

发明人： Robert A. Vandal ,  Duane O. Recker

IPC分类号： G02B7/182 ,  F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/52

CPC分类号： F24S25/65 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  F24S2080/09 ,  G02B5/0858 ,  G02B5/10 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T156/10

摘要： In certain example embodiments, a solar collector system including a plurality of reflectors is provided. Each reflector has a stiffening rib associated therewith and is attached thereto on a side facing away from the sun. At least one area on each stiffening rib is suitable for accommodating a polymer-based adhesive for bonding the rib to a side of the associated reflector facing away from the sun. Each stiffening rib is formed so as to substantially match a contour of the associated reflector. At least two of each rib, the associated reflector, and the adhesive have respective coefficients of thermal expansion within about 50% of one another. Each stiffening rib is sized and positioned on the associated reflector so as to increase an EI value thereof at least about 10 times or to at least about 9,180 pascal meters4. Methods of making the same also are provided in certain example embodiments.

摘要翻译： 在某些示例性实施例中，提供了包括多个反射器的太阳能收集器系统。 每个反射器具有与之相关联的加强肋，并且在背对太阳的一侧附接到其上。 每个加强肋上的至少一个区域适于容纳聚合物基粘合剂，用于将肋粘合到相对于背对太阳的相关反射体的一侧。 每个加强肋形成为基本匹配相关反射器的轮廓。 每个肋中的至少两个，相关联的反射器和粘合剂在彼此的约50％内具有相应的热膨胀系数。 每个加强肋的尺寸和尺寸设置在相关联的反射器上，以便将其EI值增加至少约10倍或至少约9,180帕斯卡计4。 在某些示例性实施例中也提供了制造它们的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08506752B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13064726

申请日：2011-04-11

申请人： Robert A. Vandal ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Keith Aldrich

发明人： Robert A. Vandal ,  Duane O. Recker ,  Keith Aldrich

IPC分类号： C09J4/00

CPC分类号： B60R1/04 ,  B32B37/12 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J2400/143 ,  C09J2400/163 ,  C09J2463/00 ,  C09J2475/00 ,  F16B11/006 ,  Y10T156/10

摘要： Certain example embodiments relate to techniques for bonding automotive brackets for sensors, rear view mirrors, and/or other components to an interior surface of the glass. The adhesive films of certain example embodiments may be film-based adhesives that may be die-cut and pre-applied to the brackets or components. They may have a good initial adhesion or green strength immediately upon contact with the glass. In certain example instances, the films may be applied and successfully bond to the glass at near ambient temperature conditions to a strength level adequate to meet operational specifications for the component in under 72 hours.

摘要翻译： 某些示例实施例涉及将用于传感器，后视镜和/或其他部件的汽车支架粘合到玻璃的内表面的技术。 某些示例性实施方案的粘合剂膜可以是可以被切割并预先施加到托架或部件上的基于膜的粘合剂。 它们可能在与玻璃接触时立即具有良好的初始粘合力或生坯强度。 在某些实例中，膜可以在接近环境温度条件下被施加并成功地结合到玻璃上，达到足以在72小时内满足部件的操作规范的强度水平。

公开(公告)号：US20090101208A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US12285571

申请日：2008-10-08

申请人： Robert A. Vandal ,  Duane O. Recker

发明人： Robert A. Vandal ,  Duane O. Recker

IPC分类号： H01L31/00 ,  G02B7/182 ,  B32B37/00

CPC分类号： F24S25/65 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S23/71 ,  F24S23/82 ,  F24S25/60 ,  F24S2025/601 ,  F24S2080/09 ,  G02B5/0858 ,  G02B5/10 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/45 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10T156/10

摘要： In certain example embodiments, a solar collector system including a plurality of reflectors is provided. Each reflector has a stiffening rib associated therewith and is attached thereto on a side facing away from the sun. At least one area on each stiffening rib is suitable for accommodating a polymer-based adhesive for bonding the rib to a side of the associated reflector facing away from the sun. Each stiffening rib is formed so as to substantially match a contour of the associated reflector. At least two of each rib, the associated reflector, and the adhesive have respective coefficients of thermal expansion within about 50% of one another. Each stiffening rib is sized and positioned on the associated reflector so as to increase an EI value thereof at least about 10 times or to at least about 9,180 pascal meters4. Methods of making the same also are provided in certain example embodiments.

摘要翻译： 在某些示例性实施例中，提供了包括多个反射器的太阳能收集器系统。 每个反射器具有与之相关联的加强肋，并且在背对太阳的一侧附接到其上。 每个加强肋上的至少一个区域适于容纳聚合物基粘合剂，用于将肋粘合到相对于背对太阳的相关反射体的一侧。 每个加强肋形成为基本匹配相关反射器的轮廓。 每个肋中的至少两个，相关联的反射器和粘合剂在彼此的约50％内具有相应的热膨胀系数。 每个加强肋的尺寸和尺寸设置在相关联的反射器上，以便将其EI值增加至少约10倍或至少约9,180帕斯卡计4。 在某些示例性实施例中也提供了制造它们的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100107505A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12289770

申请日：2008-11-03

申请人： Mark A. Schreiner ,  Darrin Neitzke ,  Duane O. Recker

发明人： Mark A. Schreiner ,  Darrin Neitzke ,  Duane O. Recker

IPC分类号： E05D15/06 ,  B21D53/88

CPC分类号： E05D15/0608 ,  B60J1/1853 ,  E05D15/1047 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  Y10T29/49622

摘要： Certain example embodiments relate to a sliding window assembly (e.g., of the type found in utility cabs or other vehicles), and methods of making the same. A slidable window panel includes at least one top pin and at least one bottom pin attached thereto. A single fixed window panel includes a hole being defined therein for receiving the slidable panel. Elongated upper and lower rails connected to the fixed panel include upper and lower rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one top and bottom pin attached to the slidable panel. Forward and rear end details are provided to each of the upper and lower rails proximate to the hole for slidingly receiving, in respective channels formed therein, the at least one top and bottom pins. The slidable panel is laterally movable when being opened via the respective rail channels provided to the upper and lower rails. The channels in the forward and rear end details are formed so that the slidable panel is movable slightly outwardly towards the hole when the slidable window is being closed and slightly inwardly away from the hole when the slidable window is being opened.

摘要翻译： 某些示例性实施例涉及滑动窗组件（例如，在公用事业驾驶室或其他车辆中找到的类型）及其制造方法。 可滑动的窗面板包括至少一个顶销和至少一个底销附接到其上。 单个固定窗面板包括限定在其中的用于接收可滑动面板的孔。 连接到固定面板的细长的上下轨道包括限定在其中的上和下轨道通道，用于滑动地接收附接到可滑动面板的至少一个顶部和底部销。 前端和后端细节被提供到靠近孔的上和下轨道中的每一个，用于在其中形成的相应通道中滑动地接收至少一个顶销和底销。 当通过设置在上下轨道的相应导轨通道打开时，可滑动面板可横向移动。 前端和后端细节中的通道形成为使得当可滑动窗口被打开时，当可滑动窗口被关闭并且稍微向内离开孔时，可滑动面板可朝向孔稍微向外移动。

公开(公告)号：US09027282B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US12289770

申请日：2008-11-03

申请人： Mark A. Schreiner ,  Darrin Neitzke ,  Duane O. Recker

发明人： Mark A. Schreiner ,  Darrin Neitzke ,  Duane O. Recker

IPC分类号： E05D15/06 ,  B60J1/18 ,  E05D15/10

CPC分类号： E05D15/0608 ,  B60J1/1853 ,  E05D15/1047 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  Y10T29/49622

摘要： Certain example embodiments relate to a sliding window assembly (e.g., of the type found in utility cabs or other vehicles), and methods of making the same. A slidable window panel includes at least one top pin and at least one bottom pin attached thereto. A single fixed window panel includes a hole being defined therein for receiving the slidable panel. Elongated upper and lower rails connected to the fixed panel include upper and lower rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one top and bottom pin attached to the slidable panel. Forward and rear end details are provided to each of the upper and lower rails proximate to the hole for slidingly receiving, in respective channels formed therein, the at least one top and bottom pins. The slidable panel is laterally movable when being opened via the respective rail channels provided to the upper and lower rails. The channels in the forward and rear end details are formed so that the slidable panel is movable slightly outwardly towards the hole when the slidable window is being closed and slightly inwardly away from the hole when the slidable window is being opened.

摘要翻译： 某些示例性实施例涉及滑动窗组件（例如，在公用事业驾驶室或其他车辆中找到的类型）及其制造方法。 可滑动的窗面板包括至少一个顶销和至少一个底销附接到其上。 单个固定窗面板包括限定在其中的用于接收可滑动面板的孔。 连接到固定面板的细长的上下轨道包括限定在其中的上和下轨道通道，用于滑动地接收附接到可滑动面板的至少一个顶部和底部销。 前端和后端细节被提供到靠近孔的上和下轨道中的每一个，用于在其中形成的相应通道中滑动地接收至少一个顶销和底销。 当通过设置在上下轨道的相应导轨通道打开时，可滑动面板可横向移动。 前端和后端细节中的通道形成为使得当可滑动窗口被打开时，当滑动窗口被关闭并且稍微向内离开孔时，滑动面板可朝向孔稍微向外移动。

公开(公告)号：US20110219702A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US13067217

申请日：2011-05-17

申请人： Duane O. Recker

发明人： Duane O. Recker

IPC分类号： B60J1/18

CPC分类号： B60J1/1853

摘要： Certain example embodiments relate to a window assembly for a vehicle. A slidable window panel includes at least one top pin and at least one bottom pin attached thereto. A single fixed window panel includes a hole defined therein for receiving the slidable panel. An elongated upper rail includes first and second upper rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one top pin attached to the slidable panel. An elongated lower rail includes first and second lower rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one bottom pin attached to the slidable panel. The upper and lower rails are connected to the fixed panel. The first upper rail channel and the first lower rail channel are provided at a first depth and the second upper rail channel and the second lower rail channel are provided at a second depth. The slidable panel is substantially flush with the fixed panel when closed, but is slightly inwardly and laterally movable when being opened. Safety features may include, for example, teeth provided to the upper and/or lower elongated rails of the window assembly and/or a downwardly extending flange provided to the upper rail of the window assembly. Water management features may include, for example, one or more sealing bulbs provided to the window assembly and/or a draining recess or channel provided to the lower rail of the window assembly.

摘要翻译： 某些示例实施例涉及用于车辆的窗组件。 可滑动的窗面板包括至少一个顶销和至少一个底销附接到其上。 单个固定窗面板包括限定在其中的用于接收可滑动面板的孔。 细长的上轨道包括限定在其中的第一和第二上轨道通道，用于滑动地接收附接到可滑动面板的至少一个顶销。 细长的下轨道包括限定在其中的第一和第二下部导轨通道，用于滑动地接收附接到可滑动面板的至少一个底部销。 上下导轨连接到固定面板上。 第一上导轨通道和第一下导轨通道设置在第一深度处，第二上导轨通道和第二下导轨通道设置在第二深度。 可滑动面板在关闭时基本上与固定面板齐平，但在打开时略微向内和侧向移动。 安全特征可以包括例如提供给窗组件的上和/或下细长轨道的齿和/或提供到窗组件的上轨道的向下延伸的凸缘。 水管理特征可以包括例如设置到窗组件的一个或多个密封灯泡和/或设置到窗组件的下轨道的排水凹槽或通道。

公开(公告)号：US08220205B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US13067217

申请日：2011-05-17

申请人： Duane O. Recker

发明人： Duane O. Recker

IPC分类号： E06B3/00

CPC分类号： B60J1/1853

摘要： Certain example embodiments relate to a window assembly for a vehicle. A slidable window panel includes at least one top pin and at least one bottom pin attached thereto. A single fixed window panel includes a hole defined therein for receiving the slidable panel. An elongated upper rail includes first and second upper rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one top pin attached to the slidable panel. An elongated lower rail includes first and second lower rail channels defined therein for slidingly receiving the at least one bottom pin attached to the slidable panel. The upper and lower rails are connected to the fixed panel. The first upper rail channel and the first lower rail channel are provided at a first depth and the second upper rail channel and the second lower rail channel are provided at a second depth. The slidable panel is substantially flush with the fixed panel when closed, but is slightly inwardly and laterally movable when being opened. Safety features may include, for example, teeth provided to the upper and/or lower elongated rails of the window assembly and/or a downwardly extending flange provided to the upper rail of the window assembly. Water management features may include, for example, one or more sealing bulbs provided to the window assembly and/or a draining recess or channel provided to the lower rail of the window assembly.

摘要翻译： 某些示例实施例涉及用于车辆的窗组件。 可滑动的窗面板包括至少一个顶销和至少一个底销附接到其上。 单个固定窗面板包括限定在其中的用于接收可滑动面板的孔。 细长的上轨道包括限定在其中的第一和第二上轨道通道，用于滑动地接收附接到可滑动面板的至少一个顶销。 细长的下轨道包括限定在其中的第一和第二下部导轨通道，用于滑动地接收附接到可滑动面板的至少一个底部销。 上下导轨连接到固定面板上。 第一上导轨通道和第一下导轨通道设置在第一深度处，第二上导轨通道和第二下导轨通道设置在第二深度。 可滑动面板在关闭时基本上与固定面板齐平，但在打开时略微向内和侧向移动。 安全特征可以包括例如提供给窗组件的上和/或下细长轨道的齿和/或提供到窗组件的上轨道的向下延伸的凸缘。 水管理特征可以包括例如设置到窗组件的一个或多个密封灯泡和/或设置到窗组件的下轨道的排水凹槽或通道。