Adhesively bonded window and hardware assembly
US8931821B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adhesively bonded window and hardware assembly includes a window member (12) presenting a surface (12a), a hardware member (14) having a flange (14a) and a projecting portion (14b) contiguous with and projecting from the flange, an adhesive member (18) disposed between the flange and the surface of the window member and adhesively bonding the hardware member (14) to the window member (12), and a sealing member (20) that envelopes part of the flange, fully surrounds the adhesive member, and bonds to and seals against the surface of the window member. The sealing member (20) serves to protect the adhesive member (18) from heat and humidity in the surrounding environment. The sealing member (20) can comprise an overmolded member formed of a polymer material.
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