Moisture resistant coatings for polymeric enclosures
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GORE ENTERPRISE HLDG INC
- Publication Date
- 2012-03-28
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
Background of the invention
[0001] Excessive moisture can cause damage within many electronic packages such as lighting assemblies or electronic control units. For example, electrical and electronic devices can be damaged by excessive moisture inside the package. Examples of lighting assemblies that are adversely affected by moisture include, for example, automotive headlight units and other outdoor lighting assemblies where on / off cycling of the lamp within the enclosure results in moisture accumulation. As used herein, the term "humidity" is intended to mean water, whether in liquid or vapor form, that diffuses or condenses from the ambient atmosphere.
[0002] The problem of moisture accumulation within the package is particularly acute in packages with polymer components. For example, modern automobile headlights, brake lights, running lights, turn signals, fog lights, reverse lights, and parking lights (collectively referred to as "lights" or "auto lights") often have o...