Glazing with a soldered connector
US9595768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C28/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A glazing is disclosed comprising at least one ply of glass having an electrically conductive component on at least one surface, and an electrical connector electrically connected to the electrically conductive component through a soldered joint, the solder of the joint having a composition comprising 0.5 wt % or more indium, wherein the electrical connector comprises a nickel plated contact for contacting the solder. Also disclosed are solders having a composition comprising 14 to 75 wt % In, 14 to 75 wt % Sn, to 5 wt % Ag, to 5 wt % Ni, and less than 0.1 wt % Pb. Also disclosed is use of a solder having a composition comprising 0.5 wt % or more indium to solder a nickel plated electrical connector to an electrically conductive component on the surface of a ply of glass. The aspects of the invention improve the durability of electrical connections on glazing.
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