Vehicle windshield
US7143979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C1/1492
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An injection molded windshield is provided for a vehicle. The injection molded acrylic or polycarbonate windshield enables vehicle shape design flexibility while achieving lower aerodynamic drag. The injection molded windshields offer additional benefits for the crew by increasing visibility area with larger windshields while reducing aero noise. The vehicle includes a body and an injection molded window attached to the body. The injection molded windshield is shaped to conform to the fuselage. The injection molded windshield is formed of at least one of an injection molded acrylic or polycarbonate material. The injection molded windshield is impact and ballistic tolerant.
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