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US 2021/0282234 A1Published application
Lens heating systems and methods for an led lighting system
AssigneeJ.W. Speaker Corporation
InventorsEric Deering, Peter Andrew Zagar, Bradley William Kay, Dragoslav Popovic
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Abstract
Systems and methods for lighting system lens heating are described. The systems and methods include a substantially clear thermoplastic substrate; and a conductive ink or film circuit on the thermoplastic substrate.
Claims20
A method for manufacturing a heated lens system, the method comprising:
- applying a conductive ink or film circuit on a substantially clear thermoplastic substrate;
- positioning the thermoplastic substrate in a cavity of an injection molding tool;
- positioning an interconnect assembly in a pocket of a core of the injection molding tool;
- positioning the interconnect assembly against the thermoplastic substrate to establish an electrical connection between the interconnect assembly and the thermoplastic substrate;
- and
- injecting a resin into the injection molding tool,
- wherein the interconnect assembly is configured to supply power to the conductive ink or film circuit via the electrical connection.
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A method for manufacturing a heated lens system, the method comprising:
- applying a conductive ink or film circuit on a substantially clear thermoplastic substrate;
- positioning the thermoplastic substrate in a cavity of an injection molding tool;
- positioning an interconnect assembly in a pocket of a core of the injection molding tool;
- securing the interconnect assembly against the thermoplastic substrate by closing the injection molding tool;
- and
- injecting a resin into the injection molding tool,
- wherein injecting the resin forms a lens secured to at least a portion of the interconnect assembly and at least a portion of the thermoplastic substrate
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A method for manufacturing a heated lens system, the method comprising:
- applying a conductive ink or film circuit on a substantially clear thermoplastic substrate;
- positioning the thermoplastic substrate in a cavity of an injection molding tool;
- positioning an interconnect assembly in a pocket of a core of the injection molding tool;
- positioning the interconnect assembly against the thermoplastic substrate;
- and
- injecting a resin into the injection molding tool, the resin forming a lens.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.