Frameless Multi-Layer Window Panel with Adhesive Bonded Edges
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsDonald Paul Iacovoni, Paul L. Heirtzler, Daniel J. Ondrus
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Abstract
A multi-layer, laminated panel for a frameless window assembly has an adhesive bead extending along a frameless edge of the panel to contacting and structurally bond the two outer layers of the pane, thereby increasing the stiffness of the panel. The panel is used in a movable window assembly for an automotive vehicle in which a regulator is mounted to the vehicle adjacent a window opening, a seal is installed in the window opening, and the panel is moved by the regulator to a closed position wherein the frameless edge of the panel engages the seal.
Claims20
A laminated panel for a frameless window assembly comprising:
- first and second outer layers;
- an inner layer sandwiched between the first and second outer layers;
- and
- an adhesive bead extending along a frameless edge of the panel and contacting and structurally bonding the two outer layers of the pane.
A movable window assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising:
- a regulator for mounting to the vehicle adjacent a window opening;
- a seal for installation in the window opening;
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- a panel movable by the regulator to a closed position wherein a frameless edge of the panel engages the seal and comprising:
- first and second outer layers;
- an inner layer sandwiched between the first and second outer layers;
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- an adhesive bead extending along the frameless edge to contact and structurally bond the two outer layers of the panel.
A method of forming a frameless laminate window panel comprising:
- forming a multi-ply panel having first and second outer layers and an inner layer sandwiched therebetween;
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- applying a bead of adhesive along a frameless edge of the panel to contact and structurally bond together the first and second outer layers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.