Edge-encapsulated glazing module
AssigneesPilkington plc, Flachglas Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsGeoffrey Greenhalgh, Peter Morris, John N. Bearon, Guenter Armbruster
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle has a moulded encapsulation which embodies means to provide a function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body. The said means may be means for mounting a lighting unit; conduit means; or a mounting for a vehicle accessory. The lighting unit may be a rear light for the vehicle. The conduit means may comprise electrical leads on an RF lead. Alternatively, the conduit means may comprise a hollow tube for water or air. The vehicle accessory may be a rear view mirror; a license disc, windscreen wiper or a spoiler.
Claims13
An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle, comprising an encapsulation molded-in-place around an edge of a glazing material, the molded-in-place encapsulation being molded with a portion disposed to an exterior side of the module wherein said portion defines means to provide an auxiliary function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body.
An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle, comprising an encapsulation molded-in-place around an edge of a glazing material wherein the molded-in-place encapsulation embodies means to provide an auxiliary function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body, the molded-in-place encapsulation embodying conduit means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.