Encapsulated glass frame assemblies and associated methods for forming same
US10260277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3052
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An encapsulated glass assembly includes a plastic frame having at least three sides and corners, with the frame having a channel extending within its outer frame surface that includes a lower wall portion connected to a side wall portion. The outer frame surface further includes at least one upper wall portion extending from the side wall portion and extending along at least one side of the frame, each one of the at least one upper wall portions further defining a portion of the channel as a C-shaped channel. A glass panel coupled to the frame is retained within the C-shaped channel along at least one side of the frame such that the edge of the panel is adjacent to the side wall portion. An encapsulant having a Shore hardness less than the frame is bonded onto the panel and onto the frame to secure the panel to the frame.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.