US20200001829A1 - Window Assembly - Google Patents
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- H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
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- the invention relates to a window assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to a window assembly with a heated wiper rest area.
- the windows of a vehicle are a prominent feature of the overall design of the vehicle.
- the front window or windshield is a location on which an ever-expanding variety of electronic equipment and other devices are disposed.
- electricity must be reliably supplied to the equipment and devices disposed on the windshield to power the aforementioned items.
- a window assembly comprises a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass.
- the inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface.
- the second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other.
- the window assembly also comprises a connector assembly.
- the connector assembly has a wire assembly.
- the wire assembly comprises a terminal connector.
- the terminal connector has a width and a height. The width is greater than the height.
- the terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane.
- a potting layer is provided over the terminal connector. The potting layer separates the terminal connector from an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle adjacent thereto.
- the window assembly comprises a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass.
- the inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface.
- the second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other.
- the window assembly also comprises a connector assembly.
- the connector assembly has a wire assembly.
- the wire assembly comprises a terminal connector.
- the terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of the outer pane.
- a potting layer is provided over the terminal connector. The potting layer forms an inboard surface which does not extend beyond the second major surface of the inner pane.
- FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a vehicle depicting a window assembly in accordance with the invention
- FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the window assembly of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the window assembly of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion of the window assembly of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the window assembly of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the window assembly of FIG. 2 taken along line 6 - 6 ;
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the window assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 1 a window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the window assembly 10 , 10 A will be described in connection with a vehicle 12 . It would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the assembly described herein may have applications to on-highway and off-highway vehicles. Furthermore, it would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention could have industrial, locomotive, naval and aerospace applications.
- the window assembly 10 , 10 A may be installed in any appropriate body opening of the vehicle 12 . It is preferred that the window assembly 10 , 10 A is installed in a body opening 32 so as to be the front window or windshield of the vehicle 12 . However, it should be appreciated that the window assembly could be utilized in another body opening in the vehicle such as, for example, in a side or rear opening of the vehicle.
- the window assembly 10 , 10 A comprises a polymeric interlayer 14 provided between an inner pane of glass 16 and an outer pane of glass 18 .
- the polymeric interlayer 14 is substantially transparent to visible light.
- the polymeric interlayer 14 is of or includes a suitable polymer such as, for example, polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or another polymer.
- PVB polyvinyl butyral
- the polymeric interlayer 14 is provided as a sheet of material in a shape substantially matched to that of the inner pane 16 and outer pane 18 .
- the polymeric interlayer 14 is provided in a shape substantially matched to that of the inner pane 16 .
- the inner pane 16 and outer pane 18 are laminated to each other or are otherwise adhered together via the polymeric interlayer 14 .
- Lamination processes known in the art are suitable for adhering the inner pane 16 to the outer pane 18 via the polymeric interlayer 14 and forming the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- lamination processes will include inserting the polymeric interlayer 14 between the inner pane 16 and the outer pane 18 and subjecting the interlayer 14 and panes 16 , 18 to a predetermined temperature and pressure to create a laminated window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the combined thickness of the polymeric interlayer 14 and the inner pane 16 is 2.7 mm or less. More preferably, the combined thickness of the polymeric interlayer 14 and the inner pane 16 is 2.5 mm or less after lamination.
- the inner pane 16 and outer pane 18 each have a peripheral edge that defines a peripheral edge 30 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the inner pane 16 and outer pane 18 each have a first major surface 20 , 21 and a second major surface 22 , 23 .
- the first major surface 21 of the outer pane 18 faces the exterior environment
- the second major surface 22 of the inner pane faces the interior of the vehicle 12
- the second major surface 23 of the outer pane 18 and the first major surface 20 of the inner pane 16 face each other.
- the window assembly 10 , 10 A When installed, the window assembly 10 , 10 A is proximate a windshield wiper system (not depicted).
- the windshield wiper system comprises one or more windshield wipers which clean the window assembly 10 , 10 A and remove moisture from the assembly to allow the driver of the vehicle to clearly view the roadway ahead.
- the windshield wipers help to keep the window assembly 10 , 10 A free from ice, slush, and the like.
- the windshield wipers are susceptible to freezing to the first major surface 21 of the outer pane 18 while in a rest position.
- the wiper rest area 24 is provided on the first major surface 21 of the outer pane 18 and in one or more edge portions 26 , 26 A, 28 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A so that when the wipers are at rest or when ice, slush or the like is deposited the driver's view is only minimally obstructed.
- the wiper rest area 24 may comprise a lower edge portion 26 , 26 A or a side edge portion 28 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the wiper rest area 24 comprises the side edge portion 28 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A adjacent the driver's side of the vehicle.
- the wiper rest area 24 comprises a plurality of edge portions 26 , 26 A, 28 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the wiper rest area 24 may comprise the lower edge portion 26 , 26 A and side edge portion 28 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- Heating of the wiper rest area 24 can be accomplished by any suitable method.
- An example of a suitable method for heating the wiper rest area is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,137,086, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
- heating of the wiper rest area 24 is accomplished by electrical resistance heating.
- the wiper rest area 24 can be heated by providing electrical resistance heating on any of the major surfaces 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 .
- it is preferred to heat the wiper rest area 24 by providing electrical resistance heating on the second major surface 22 , 23 of the of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 .
- electrical resistance heating of the wiper rest area 24 is achieved by providing one or more electrically conductive traces 36 adjacent the wiper rest area 24 .
- the conductive traces 36 are provided on one of the major surfaces 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 and extend along one or more edge portions 37 , 38 of either the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 .
- the conductive traces 36 may extend along a lower edge portion 37 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 or along a driver's side edge portion 38 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 .
- the conductive traces 36 extend along both the lower edge portion 37 and driver's side edge portion 38 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 .
- the conductive traces 36 can be formed by a printing process. However, other processes may be utilized to form the conductive traces 36 and are suitable for use in forming the window assembly 10 , 10 A. Such processes include deletion, sputtering or silk-screening processes or the like.
- the conductive traces 36 can be formed from any material which promotes electrical conductance and has an electrical resistance so as to generate heat. For example, the conductive traces 36 may be formed from a silver-containing ceramic frit.
- the number of conductive traces 36 provided can vary depending on the amount of heating that is desired and the size of the wiper rest area 24 .
- the conductive traces 36 are spaced apart from each other and are provided in a grid-like pattern 39 , 40 .
- a plurality of grid-like patterns may be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , two grid-like patterns 39 , 40 are provided to heat the wiper rest area.
- the conductive traces 36 are electrically connected at each end to a busbar 41 , 42 , 43 .
- the conductive traces 36 may be employed in series. However, in other embodiments, the conductive traces may be employed in parallel.
- each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 may be provided in a generally perpendicular relationship and formed in a unitary manner with one or more conductive traces 36 .
- Each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 is electrically conductive.
- the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 can be formed in any manner and from any material which promotes electrical conductance.
- the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 are formed by the same process and from the same material utilized to form the conductive traces 36 .
- the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 may be formed by a printing process and from a silver-containing ceramic frit.
- busbars 41 , 42 , 43 are provided on the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 are provided on the same major surface of the inner pane or the outer pane that the conductive traces 36 are provided on.
- the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 are provided on the second major surface 22 , 23 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 .
- three busbars 41 , 42 , 43 are provided on the second major surface 23 of the outer pane 18 of the window assembly 10 .
- three busbars 41 , 42 , 43 may be disposed on the second major surface 22 of the inner pane 16 of the window assembly 10 A.
- a center busbar 42 is located between two outer busbars 41 , 43 .
- the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 are arranged on the second major surface 22 , 23 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 in a spaced apart and parallel relationship with each other.
- the center busbar 42 is electrically connected to each of the outer busbars 41 , 43 in, for example, a series circuit via the grid-like patterns 39 , 40 of the conductive traces 36 .
- Each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 is of a width 44 and a length 45 .
- the widths 44 of the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 may be substantially similar.
- the width 44 of each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 is selected to minimize the heat generated from the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 as electrical current travels through them.
- the width 44 of each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 is preferably greater than the widths of the conductive traces 36 connected to it. In certain embodiments like those illustrated in FIGS.
- each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 is of a length 45 such that a first portion 46 of each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 is disposed between the second major surface 23 of the outer pane 18 and the polymeric interlayer 14 . Also, in these embodiments, each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 is of a length 45 such that a second portion 48 of each busbar 41 , 42 , 43 extends into a cutout portion 50 of the window assembly 10 . The second portion 48 of each busbar is utilized to electrically connect the busbar 41 , 42 , 43 to a connector assembly 52 .
- the connector assembly 52 comprises a plurality of wire assemblies 54 and a wire connector 56 .
- the wire connector 56 allows a supply (not depicted) of electrical power to be communicated to the connector assembly 52 .
- Each wire assembly 54 comprises an electrically conductive wire 58 and a terminal connector 60 attached thereto. On an end, each wire assembly 54 via the conductive wire 58 is electrically connected to the wire connector 56 . On an opposite end, each wire assembly 54 via the terminal connector 60 is electrically connected to a busbar 41 , 42 , 43 . Electrical power is communicated from the supply to the wire connector 56 and from the wire connector 56 to the wire assemblies 54 .
- Electrical power is communicated from the wire assemblies 54 through the conductive wires 58 and terminal connectors 60 to the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 and from the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 to the conductive traces 36 to heat the wiper rest area 24 to a desired temperature.
- each conductive wire 58 is flexible to allow the wires to extend in and through a space 61 that remains after installation of the window assembly 10 , 10 A in the body opening 32 of the vehicle 12 .
- the conductive wires 58 extend in and through the space 61 around a molding member 63 .
- each wire 58 separates a portion of the molding member 63 from sheet metal 65 which at least partially defines the body opening 32 .
- each conductive wire 58 is covered by an insulating sheath 62 .
- the insulating sheath 62 prevents the conductive wire 58 from communicating electrical power to an undesired portion of the vehicle 12 such as an electrically conductive portion of the vehicle adjacent the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- a portion of the vehicle which is undesirable to communicate electrical power to and is adjacent the window assembly 10 , 10 A after installation is, for example, the sheet metal 65 which at least partially defines the vehicle body opening 32 .
- An unsheathed or exposed portion 64 of each conductive wire 58 is attached in a robust manner to a terminal connector 60 adjacent an end of the wire 58 .
- the terminal connectors 60 are attached to the exposed portions 64 of the conductive wires 58 mechanically such as, for example, by a crimping process.
- other methods of attaching the terminal connectors 60 to the exposed portions 64 of the conductive wires 58 may be utilized to form the wire assemblies 54 .
- Each terminal connector 60 comprises a cap portion 66 .
- the cap portion 66 is attached to a pair of sidewalls 68 , 70 disposed on opposite sides thereof.
- the sidewalls 68 , 70 are in a generally parallel relationship with each other.
- the sidewalls 68 , 70 are attached to the cap portion 66 and a base portion 72 .
- the sidewalls 68 , 70 are in a generally perpendicular relationship with the cap portion 66 and the base portion 72 .
- the exposed portion 64 of the conductive wire 58 separates the sidewalls 68 , 70 from each other and the cap portion 66 from the base portion 72 .
- the cap portion 66 and the base portion 72 are in a generally parallel relationship with each other.
- each wire assembly 54 is electrically connected to a busbar 41 , 42 , 43 via the terminal connector 60 .
- the base portion 72 of each terminal connector 60 is attached to the busbar 41 , 42 , 43 .
- the base portion 72 is attached to the busbar 41 , 42 , 43 via a soldering method. Soldering methods known in the art are suitable for attaching a base portion 72 to a busbar 41 , 42 , 43 .
- each terminal connector 60 is of substantially equal lengths and widths. However, in certain embodiments (not depicted), the base portion is of a length which is greater than that of the cap portion. In these embodiments, the additional length of the base portion provides additional surface area for attaching the base portion to a busbar.
- the terminal connectors 60 are substantially similar having substantially similar or identical portions and dimensions. Further, in certain embodiments, the terminal connectors 60 are rectangular in cross-section.
- portions 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 of the connector 60 being slightly misaligned or deformed.
- “rectangular in cross-section” should be understood to mean that the terminal connectors 60 could have portions 66 , 68 , 70 , 72 and/or edges which are somewhat rounded and/or be generally rectangular. Also, it should be appreciated that the terminal connectors 60 could be of another cross-sectional shape.
- Each terminal connector has a width W and a height or thickness H.
- the width W is the distance between the outside surfaces of the sidewalls 68 , 70 and the height H is the distance between the outside surface of the cap portion 66 and the outside surface of the base portion 72 .
- the “width” is the widest point of the terminal connector and the “height” is the thickest point of the terminal connector.
- the width W is greater than the height H.
- Each terminal connector 60 has a height which allows it to fit into the space 61 provided between a portion of the window assembly 10 , 10 A and the sheet metal 65 at least partially defining the body opening 32 into which the window assembly 10 , 10 A is installed.
- each terminal connector 60 has a height of 2.5 mm or less. More preferably, each terminal connector 60 has a height of 2.2 mm or less.
- a cylindrical tube member 74 may be disposed around the wire assemblies 54 to maintain the spacing and orientation of the wires 58 relative to each other.
- the cylindrical tube member 74 is provided between and spaced apart from the wire connector 56 and the terminal connectors 60 .
- the cylindrical tube member 74 is made from an insulating material such as, for example, a polymeric material.
- insulating materials such as, for example, a polymeric material.
- other insulating materials which can be provided in a cylindrical shape and offer a degree of resiliency could also be utilized to form the cylindrical tube member.
- a potting layer 76 is provided over at least a portion of the busbars 41 , 42 , 43 , each terminal connector 60 and a portion of each conductive wire 58 .
- the potting layer 76 separates the terminal connectors 60 from the sheet metal 65 at least partially defining the body opening 32 .
- the height of each terminal connector 60 is such that the potting layer 76 can be provided over the terminal connectors 60 at a thickness which protects the terminal connectors from environmental damage, electrically insulates the terminal connectors from the aforementioned sheet metal and provides a window assembly with a pleasing appearance.
- Suitable potting layer materials include acrylics, silicones and urethanes. However, other potting layer materials are suitable for use in forming the window assembly.
- the potting layer 76 is disposed on the second major surface 22 , 23 of the inner pane 16 or the outer pane 18 .
- the potting layer 76 is provided at a thickness such that it forms an inboard surface 78 which does not extend beyond the second major surface 22 of the inner pane 16 .
- the potting layer 76 and the terminal connectors 60 are of thicknesses that result in a combined thickness that is less than or equal to the combined thickness of the polymeric interlayer 14 and inner pane 16 .
- the inboard surface 78 formed by the potting layer 76 is aligned with the second major surface 22 of the inner pane 16 .
- the potting layer 76 forms an inboard surface 80 of the window assembly 10 A which separates a portion of the second major surface 22 of the inner pane 16 from the sheet metal 65 which partially defines the vehicle body opening 32 into which the window assembly 10 A is installed.
- the window assembly 10 includes the cutout portion 50 .
- each terminal connector 60 is attached to the second portion 46 of a busbar 41 , 42 , 43 in the cutout portion 50 and the potting layer 76 is provided thereover in the cutout portion 50 .
- the cutout portion 50 is located proximate a peripheral edge 30 of the window assembly 10 .
- the cutout portion 50 is located in the lower edge portion 26 of the window assembly 10 .
- the cutout portion 50 is formed in an edge 79 , 81 of the inner pane 16 and polymeric interlayer 14 by removing portions of the inner pane 16 and the polymeric interlayer 14 .
- the cutout portion 50 can be of any desired shape.
- the cutout portion 50 could be of a shape which is generally circular, hemispherical, oval, rectangular, square, triangular, or another polygonal shape.
- it may be preferred that the cutout portion 50 is of a generally pointed elliptical, partially elliptical or another generally pointed and/or elliptical shape.
- the molding member 63 is disposed around at least a portion of the peripheral edge 30 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the molding member 63 is formed from a polymeric material that can be molded onto or otherwise affixed around the peripheral edge 30 of the window assembly 10 , 10 A.
- the molding member 63 provides a seal about the body opening 32 of the vehicle 12 that the assembly 10 , 10 A is installed in.
- the molding member 63 may be disposed against a water box cover 82 when the window assembly 10 , 10 A is installed in the body opening 32 .
- a spacer 84 may be provided in the cutout portion 50 along a lower edge 86 of the outer pane 18 .
- the spacer 84 provides an inboard surface for attaching a portion of the molding member 63 to the window assembly 10 .
- the spacer 84 is attached to the window assembly 10 via bonding to the second major surface 23 of the outer pane 18 . Bonding the spacer 84 to the second major surface 23 of the outer pane 18 can be achieved via an adhesive or another suitable method.
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Abstract
A window assembly includes a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass. The inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other. The window assembly also includes a connector assembly. The connector assembly has a wire assembly. The wire assembly has a terminal connector. The terminal connector has a width and a height. The width is greater than the height. The terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane. A potting layer is provided over the terminal connector. The potting layer separates the terminal connector from an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle adjacent thereto.
Description
- The invention relates to a window assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to a window assembly with a heated wiper rest area.
- The windows of a vehicle are a prominent feature of the overall design of the vehicle. Increasingly, the front window or windshield is a location on which an ever-expanding variety of electronic equipment and other devices are disposed. Typically, electricity must be reliably supplied to the equipment and devices disposed on the windshield to power the aforementioned items. As such, there is often a balance that must be achieved between the appearance of the windshield and ensuring that the items disposed thereon will operate without failure.
- Thus, it would be desirable to provide a windshield which allows electrical power to be supplied to, for example, a heated wiper rest area and has a modern, pleasing appearance.
- In an embodiment, a window assembly is provided. The window assembly comprises a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass. The inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other. The window assembly also comprises a connector assembly. The connector assembly has a wire assembly. The wire assembly comprises a terminal connector. The terminal connector has a width and a height. The width is greater than the height. The terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane. A potting layer is provided over the terminal connector. The potting layer separates the terminal connector from an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle adjacent thereto.
- In another embodiment, the window assembly comprises a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass. The inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other. The window assembly also comprises a connector assembly. The connector assembly has a wire assembly. The wire assembly comprises a terminal connector. The terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of the outer pane. A potting layer is provided over the terminal connector. The potting layer forms an inboard surface which does not extend beyond the second major surface of the inner pane.
- The above, as well as other advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description when considered in the light of the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a vehicle depicting a window assembly in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the window assembly ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the window assembly ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion of the window assembly ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the window assembly ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the window assembly ofFIG. 2 taken along line 6-6; and -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the window assembly ofFIG. 1 . - It is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific articles, assemblies and features illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts. Hence, specific dimensions, directions, or other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed are not to be considered as limiting, unless expressly stated otherwise. Also, although they may not be, like elements in various embodiments described herein may be commonly referred to with like reference numerals within this section of the application.
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FIG. 1 awindow assembly window assembly vehicle 12. It would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the assembly described herein may have applications to on-highway and off-highway vehicles. Furthermore, it would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention could have industrial, locomotive, naval and aerospace applications. - The
window assembly vehicle 12. It is preferred that thewindow assembly vehicle 12. However, it should be appreciated that the window assembly could be utilized in another body opening in the vehicle such as, for example, in a side or rear opening of the vehicle. - The
window assembly polymeric interlayer 14 provided between an inner pane ofglass 16 and an outer pane ofglass 18. Preferably, thepolymeric interlayer 14 is substantially transparent to visible light. Thepolymeric interlayer 14 is of or includes a suitable polymer such as, for example, polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or another polymer. In certain embodiments like the one shown inFIG. 7 , thepolymeric interlayer 14 is provided as a sheet of material in a shape substantially matched to that of theinner pane 16 andouter pane 18. In other embodiments like the one shown inFIG. 6 , thepolymeric interlayer 14 is provided in a shape substantially matched to that of theinner pane 16. - To form the
window assembly inner pane 16 andouter pane 18 are laminated to each other or are otherwise adhered together via thepolymeric interlayer 14. Lamination processes known in the art are suitable for adhering theinner pane 16 to theouter pane 18 via thepolymeric interlayer 14 and forming thewindow assembly polymeric interlayer 14 between theinner pane 16 and theouter pane 18 and subjecting theinterlayer 14 andpanes window assembly polymeric interlayer 14 and theinner pane 16 is 2.7 mm or less. More preferably, the combined thickness of thepolymeric interlayer 14 and theinner pane 16 is 2.5 mm or less after lamination. - The
inner pane 16 andouter pane 18 each have a peripheral edge that defines aperipheral edge 30 of thewindow assembly inner pane 16 andouter pane 18 each have a firstmajor surface major surface major surface 21 of theouter pane 18 faces the exterior environment, the secondmajor surface 22 of the inner pane faces the interior of thevehicle 12 and the secondmajor surface 23 of theouter pane 18 and the firstmajor surface 20 of theinner pane 16 face each other. - When installed, the
window assembly window assembly window assembly major surface 21 of theouter pane 18 while in a rest position. Thus, it has been found to be desirable to heat a portion of thewindow assembly window assembly aforementioned portions 24 of thewindow assembly - The
wiper rest area 24 is provided on the firstmajor surface 21 of theouter pane 18 and in one ormore edge portions window assembly wiper rest area 24 may comprise alower edge portion side edge portion 28 of thewindow assembly wiper rest area 24 comprises theside edge portion 28 of thewindow assembly wiper rest area 24 comprises a plurality ofedge portions window assembly wiper rest area 24 may comprise thelower edge portion side edge portion 28 of thewindow assembly - Heating of the
wiper rest area 24 can be accomplished by any suitable method. An example of a suitable method for heating the wiper rest area is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,137,086, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. However, it is preferred that heating of thewiper rest area 24 is accomplished by electrical resistance heating. Thewiper rest area 24 can be heated by providing electrical resistance heating on any of themajor surfaces inner pane 16 or theouter pane 18. However, as illustrated best inFIGS. 6 and 7 , it is preferred to heat thewiper rest area 24 by providing electrical resistance heating on the secondmajor surface inner pane 16 or theouter pane 18. - Preferably, electrical resistance heating of the
wiper rest area 24 is achieved by providing one or more electricallyconductive traces 36 adjacent thewiper rest area 24. The conductive traces 36 are provided on one of themajor surfaces inner pane 16 or theouter pane 18 and extend along one ormore edge portions inner pane 16 or theouter pane 18. For example, the conductive traces 36 may extend along alower edge portion 37 of theinner pane 16 or theouter pane 18 or along a driver'sside edge portion 38 of theinner pane 16 or theouter pane 18. Preferably, the conductive traces 36 extend along both thelower edge portion 37 and driver'sside edge portion 38 of theinner pane 16 or theouter pane 18. - The conductive traces 36 can be formed by a printing process. However, other processes may be utilized to form the conductive traces 36 and are suitable for use in forming the
window assembly - The number of
conductive traces 36 provided can vary depending on the amount of heating that is desired and the size of thewiper rest area 24. Preferably, the conductive traces 36 are spaced apart from each other and are provided in a grid-like pattern wiper rest area 24, a plurality of grid-like patterns may be provided. For example, as shown inFIG. 2 , two grid-like patterns - As shown best in
FIGS. 3-4 , the conductive traces 36 are electrically connected at each end to abusbar busbar - Each
busbar busbars busbars busbars - As illustrated, a plurality of
busbars window assembly busbars busbars major surface inner pane 16 or theouter pane 18. In an embodiment, threebusbars major surface 23 of theouter pane 18 of thewindow assembly 10. Alternatively, as shown best inFIG. 7 , threebusbars major surface 22 of theinner pane 16 of thewindow assembly 10A. In these embodiments, acenter busbar 42 is located between twoouter busbars busbars major surface inner pane 16 or theouter pane 18 in a spaced apart and parallel relationship with each other. Thecenter busbar 42 is electrically connected to each of theouter busbars like patterns - Each
busbar width 44 and alength 45. As shown best inFIG. 5 , thewidths 44 of thebusbars width 44 of eachbusbar busbars width 44 of eachbusbar FIGS. 2-5 , eachbusbar length 45 such that afirst portion 46 of eachbusbar major surface 23 of theouter pane 18 and thepolymeric interlayer 14. Also, in these embodiments, eachbusbar length 45 such that asecond portion 48 of eachbusbar cutout portion 50 of thewindow assembly 10. Thesecond portion 48 of each busbar is utilized to electrically connect thebusbar connector assembly 52. - As shown best in
FIGS. 3-4 , theconnector assembly 52 comprises a plurality ofwire assemblies 54 and awire connector 56. Thewire connector 56 allows a supply (not depicted) of electrical power to be communicated to theconnector assembly 52. Eachwire assembly 54 comprises an electricallyconductive wire 58 and aterminal connector 60 attached thereto. On an end, eachwire assembly 54 via theconductive wire 58 is electrically connected to thewire connector 56. On an opposite end, eachwire assembly 54 via theterminal connector 60 is electrically connected to abusbar wire connector 56 and from thewire connector 56 to thewire assemblies 54. Electrical power is communicated from thewire assemblies 54 through theconductive wires 58 andterminal connectors 60 to thebusbars busbars wiper rest area 24 to a desired temperature. - Preferably, each
conductive wire 58 is flexible to allow the wires to extend in and through aspace 61 that remains after installation of thewindow assembly vehicle 12. For example, as shown best inFIGS. 6-7 , theconductive wires 58 extend in and through thespace 61 around amolding member 63. In these embodiments, eachwire 58 separates a portion of themolding member 63 fromsheet metal 65 which at least partially defines thebody opening 32. - Preferably, a major portion of each
conductive wire 58 is covered by an insulatingsheath 62. The insulatingsheath 62 prevents theconductive wire 58 from communicating electrical power to an undesired portion of thevehicle 12 such as an electrically conductive portion of the vehicle adjacent thewindow assembly window assembly sheet metal 65 which at least partially defines thevehicle body opening 32. An unsheathed or exposedportion 64 of eachconductive wire 58 is attached in a robust manner to aterminal connector 60 adjacent an end of thewire 58. Preferably, theterminal connectors 60 are attached to the exposedportions 64 of theconductive wires 58 mechanically such as, for example, by a crimping process. However, other methods of attaching theterminal connectors 60 to the exposedportions 64 of theconductive wires 58 may be utilized to form thewire assemblies 54. - Each
terminal connector 60 comprises acap portion 66. Thecap portion 66 is attached to a pair ofsidewalls sidewalls sidewalls cap portion 66 and abase portion 72. Preferably, thesidewalls cap portion 66 and thebase portion 72. The exposedportion 64 of theconductive wire 58 separates thesidewalls cap portion 66 from thebase portion 72. Preferably, thecap portion 66 and thebase portion 72 are in a generally parallel relationship with each other. - As noted above, each
wire assembly 54 is electrically connected to abusbar terminal connector 60. In order to electrically connect eachwire assembly 54 to abusbar base portion 72 of eachterminal connector 60 is attached to thebusbar base portion 72 is attached to thebusbar base portion 72 to abusbar - The
cap portion 66 andbase portion 72 of eachterminal connector 60 are of substantially equal lengths and widths. However, in certain embodiments (not depicted), the base portion is of a length which is greater than that of the cap portion. In these embodiments, the additional length of the base portion provides additional surface area for attaching the base portion to a busbar. - In an embodiment, the
terminal connectors 60 are substantially similar having substantially similar or identical portions and dimensions. Further, in certain embodiments, theterminal connectors 60 are rectangular in cross-section. Of course, variations in the processes utilized to form thewire assembly 54 andterminal connector 60 may lead toportions connector 60 being slightly misaligned or deformed. Thus, “rectangular in cross-section” should be understood to mean that theterminal connectors 60 could haveportions terminal connectors 60 could be of another cross-sectional shape. - Each terminal connector has a width W and a height or thickness H. In the embodiments where the
terminal connectors 60 are substantially rectangular in cross-section, the width W is the distance between the outside surfaces of thesidewalls cap portion 66 and the outside surface of thebase portion 72. When the cross-section is not rectangular, especially when the cross-section is irregular, the “width” is the widest point of the terminal connector and the “height” is the thickest point of the terminal connector. Preferably, the width W is greater than the height H. - Each
terminal connector 60 has a height which allows it to fit into thespace 61 provided between a portion of thewindow assembly sheet metal 65 at least partially defining thebody opening 32 into which thewindow assembly terminal connector 60 has a height of 2.5 mm or less. More preferably, eachterminal connector 60 has a height of 2.2 mm or less. - A
cylindrical tube member 74 may be disposed around thewire assemblies 54 to maintain the spacing and orientation of thewires 58 relative to each other. Thecylindrical tube member 74 is provided between and spaced apart from thewire connector 56 and theterminal connectors 60. Preferably, thecylindrical tube member 74 is made from an insulating material such as, for example, a polymeric material. However, other insulating materials which can be provided in a cylindrical shape and offer a degree of resiliency could also be utilized to form the cylindrical tube member. - As best shown in
FIGS. 6-7 , apotting layer 76 is provided over at least a portion of thebusbars terminal connector 60 and a portion of eachconductive wire 58. Thepotting layer 76 separates theterminal connectors 60 from thesheet metal 65 at least partially defining thebody opening 32. Advantageously, the height of eachterminal connector 60 is such that thepotting layer 76 can be provided over theterminal connectors 60 at a thickness which protects the terminal connectors from environmental damage, electrically insulates the terminal connectors from the aforementioned sheet metal and provides a window assembly with a pleasing appearance. Suitable potting layer materials include acrylics, silicones and urethanes. However, other potting layer materials are suitable for use in forming the window assembly. - Preferably, the
potting layer 76 is disposed on the secondmajor surface inner pane 16 or theouter pane 18. When thepotting layer 76 is provided on the secondmajor surface 23 of theouter pane 18 as is shown inFIG. 6 , thepotting layer 76 is provided at a thickness such that it forms an inboard surface 78 which does not extend beyond the secondmajor surface 22 of theinner pane 16. Thus, thepotting layer 76 and theterminal connectors 60 are of thicknesses that result in a combined thickness that is less than or equal to the combined thickness of thepolymeric interlayer 14 andinner pane 16. In this embodiment, it is preferred that the inboard surface 78 formed by thepotting layer 76 is aligned with the secondmajor surface 22 of theinner pane 16. When thepotting layer 76 is provided on the secondmajor surface 22 of theinner pane 16 as is shown inFIG. 7 , thepotting layer 76 forms aninboard surface 80 of thewindow assembly 10A which separates a portion of the secondmajor surface 22 of theinner pane 16 from thesheet metal 65 which partially defines the vehicle body opening 32 into which thewindow assembly 10A is installed. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 2-6 , in certain embodiments thewindow assembly 10 includes thecutout portion 50. In these embodiments, eachterminal connector 60 is attached to thesecond portion 46 of abusbar cutout portion 50 and thepotting layer 76 is provided thereover in thecutout portion 50. Thecutout portion 50 is located proximate aperipheral edge 30 of thewindow assembly 10. Preferably, thecutout portion 50 is located in thelower edge portion 26 of thewindow assembly 10. Thecutout portion 50 is formed in anedge 79, 81 of theinner pane 16 andpolymeric interlayer 14 by removing portions of theinner pane 16 and thepolymeric interlayer 14. - The
cutout portion 50 can be of any desired shape. For example, thecutout portion 50 could be of a shape which is generally circular, hemispherical, oval, rectangular, square, triangular, or another polygonal shape. However, as shown best inFIG. 3 , it may be preferred that thecutout portion 50 is of a generally pointed elliptical, partially elliptical or another generally pointed and/or elliptical shape. - The
molding member 63 is disposed around at least a portion of theperipheral edge 30 of thewindow assembly member 63 is formed from a polymeric material that can be molded onto or otherwise affixed around theperipheral edge 30 of thewindow assembly molding member 63 provides a seal about the body opening 32 of thevehicle 12 that theassembly molding member 63 may be disposed against awater box cover 82 when thewindow assembly body opening 32. In order to achieve an aesthetic appearance, there is very little space left between the moldingmember 63 and theaforementioned sheet metal 65. Nonetheless, it is desirable to utilize thespace 61 to, for example, provide an electrical connection therethrough. - In certain embodiments, a
spacer 84 may be provided in thecutout portion 50 along alower edge 86 of theouter pane 18. Thespacer 84 provides an inboard surface for attaching a portion of themolding member 63 to thewindow assembly 10. Thespacer 84 is attached to thewindow assembly 10 via bonding to the secondmajor surface 23 of theouter pane 18. Bonding thespacer 84 to the secondmajor surface 23 of theouter pane 18 can be achieved via an adhesive or another suitable method. - From the foregoing detailed description, it will be apparent that various modifications, additions, and other alternative embodiments are possible without departing from the true scope and spirit. The embodiments discussed herein were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to use the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. As should be appreciated, all such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention.
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1. A method of forming a window assembly, comprising:
providing a terminal connector which has a width and a height, wherein the width is greater than the height;
providing a wire assembly comprising a conductive wire with an unsheathed portion;
connecting the terminal connector to the unsheathed portion of the conductive wire;
providing an inner pane of glass laminated to an outer pane of glass by a polymeric interlayer, the inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other;
attaching the terminal connector to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane; and
applying a potting layer over the terminal connector to electrically insulate the terminal connector.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the terminal connector is mechanically connected to the unsheathed portion of the conductive wire.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the terminal connector is crimped to the unsheathed portion of the conductive wire.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the terminal connector is crimped so that the terminal connector is provided with a substantially rectangular cross-section.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the terminal connector is soldered to the busbar.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming a plurality of electrically conductive traces that are attached to the busbar.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of electrically conductive traces are formed by a printing process.
8. The window assembly defined in claim 6 , wherein the busbar and the plurality of electrically conductive traces are formed in a unitary manner and of silver-containing ceramic frit.
9. A window assembly, comprising:
a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass, the inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other;
a connector assembly having a wire assembly, the wire assembly comprising a terminal connector which has a width and a height, wherein the width is greater than the height and terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane; and
a potting layer provided over the terminal connector, wherein the potting layer electrically insulates the terminal connectors from the conductive portion of a vehicle adjacent thereto.
10. The window assembly defined in claim 9 , wherein the connector assembly has a plurality of wire assemblies and each wire assembly comprises a terminal connector, wherein the potting layer is provided over each terminal connector to separate and insulate the terminal connectors from the conductive portion of the vehicle adjacent thereto.
11. The window assembly defined in claim 9 , wherein the busbar is attached to a plurality of electrically conductive traces which extend along one or more edge portions of either the inner pane or the outer pane.
12. The window assembly defined in claim 9 , wherein the terminal connector is substantially rectangular in cross-section.
13. The window assembly defined in claim 9 , further comprising a cutout portion located proximate a peripheral edge of the assembly and formed in an edge portion of the inner pane and the polymeric interlayer.
14. The window assembly defined in claim 9 , wherein the terminal connector is of a thickness which is 2.5 mm or less.
15. The window assembly defined in claim 14 , wherein the combined thickness of the polymeric interlayer and the inner pane is 2.5 mm or less.
16. The window assembly defined in claim 9 , wherein an inboard surface formed by the potting layer is aligned with the second major surface of the inner pane.
17. A window assembly, comprising:
an inner pane of glass laminated to an outer pane of glass, the inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other;
a wire assembly comprising a wire and a terminal connector, the terminal connector being secured to an exposed portion of the wire, the terminal connector comprising a base portion, a cap portion, and a pair of sidewalls between the base portion and the cap portion, the terminal connector having a width and a height, wherein the width is greater than the height, and the base portion of the terminal connector being secured to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane; and
a potting layer provided over the terminal connector.
18. The window assembly defined in claim 17 , wherein the terminal connector is substantially rectangular in cross-section.
19. The window assembly defined in claim 17 , wherein the cap portion of the terminal connector is defined by a first portion extending from a first sidewall of the pair of sidewalls to a first portion end and a second portion extending from a second sidewall of the pair of sidewalls to a second portion end, the first portion end being adjacent the second portion end.
20. The window assembly defined in claim 19 , wherein the first portion end of the cap portion abuts the second portion end of the cap portion.
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