Vehicle interior systems having a cold-bent glass substrate and methods for forming the same
US12296556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a vehicle interior system and methods for forming the same are disclosed. A glass substrate is bent to a curved shape within a mold cavity, and a liquid polymer material is delivered to the mold and is in contact with the curved glass substrate. The liquid polymer is solidified to form a polymer frame that engages the bent glass substrate, and the engagement between the frame and the glass substrate holds the glass substrate in the bent shape. The temperature of the glass substrate during the bending process and formation of the frame are maintained below the glass transition temperature of the glass substrate.
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