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Lighting sytems for windows having plastic glazing

a technology of vehicle windows and light systems, which is applied in vehicle spotlighting, other compartment lighting, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of adding to the overall weight of the vehicle, adding to the cost and complexity of assembling the vehicle, and adding to the overall complexity and cost of manufacturing and assembling the vehicl

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-09-26
SABIC GLOBAL TECH BV
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Benefits of technology

The disclosure is about improving windows and lighting systems in vehicles by using plastic glazing with integrated lighting. The plastic glazing is made in one piece and is either transparent or translucent. The lighting system is integrated with the plastic glazing and can produce light to enhance the vehicle's features. The technical effects include improved safety and efficiency through enhanced visibility and reduced glare, improved aesthetics through unique lighting effects, and improved functionality through improved control and operation of vehicle components.

Problems solved by technology

These parts and other parts may add to the cost and complexity of assembling a vehicle.
These parts add to the cost and complexity of assembling a vehicle.
Such portions of a light assembly may add to the overall weight of a vehicle, and the overall complexity and cost of manufacturing and assembling a vehicle.
The above-noted problems with conventional light assemblies are compounded by recent trends to increase the number of lights provided on vehicles.

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[0058]The plastic glazing of example 1, wherein the light unit is supported on at least one of the following: the first vehicle window glazing component and the second vehicle window glazing component, wherein the window comprises at least one of the following: a front window, a side window, a rear quarter window, a rear window, a front quarter window, and a panoramic window.

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[0059]The plastic glazing of any one of Examples 1-2, wherein the plastic glazing is attached to a housing unit that is configured to support the light unit, wherein the housing unit comprises a fiber-reinforced polymer.

example 4

[0060]The plastic glazing of any one of Examples 1-3, further comprising a light guide configured to receive the light from the light unit, wherein the light guide is configured to one of the following: emit the received light along a length thereof to provide the light feature, deliver the light to an end thereof to provide the light feature internally within the vehicle, and deliver the light to an end thereof to provide the light feature externally from the vehicle.

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Abstract

A plastic glazing of a window of a vehicle having a light feature includes a first vehicle window glazing component, a second vehicle window glazing component molded onto the first vehicle window glazing component, and a light unit configured to produce light for the light feature. The light unit being integrated with at least one of the following: the first vehicle window glazing component and the second vehicle window glazing component. The light unit further configured to direct the light for the light feature through or from at least one of the following: the first vehicle window glazing component and the second vehicle window glazing component. The plastic glazing is a one-piece molded plastic construction. At least one of the first vehicle window glazing component and the second vehicle window glazing component is translucent or transparent

Description

BACKGROUNDTechnical Field[0001]The present disclosure relates to lighting systems for vehicle windows having plastic glazing.Technical Background[0002]Vehicles such as sedans, coupes, sports utility vehicles, vans, hatchbacks, and the like typically include one or more of front, side, quarter and rear window structures. Moreover, such vehicles include one or more light assemblies (e.g., a brake light, a puddle light). These parts and other parts may add to the cost and complexity of assembling a vehicle.[0003]In this regard, light assemblies in vehicles include a large number of separate components. For example, a typical vehicle may have several different types of lights, including, for example, parking lights, turn indicator lights, brake lights, and the like. Each of these lights may be made from many parts. These parts add to the cost and complexity of assembling a vehicle. Accordingly, as recognized in U.S. Pat. No. 7,048,423 (“the '423 Patent”), it desirable to have a lighting...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F21S43/245B60Q1/26B60Q3/20B60J1/20F21V8/00F21S43/237B29C45/16
CPCB29K2995/0026B60Q3/76B60Q1/34B60Q1/26F21S43/237F21S43/245B60Q3/20B60Q3/74B29L2031/30B29C45/16B60Q3/30B60Q1/323G02B6/001B60J1/20B60Q1/44B29C45/00B60Q1/268B60Q3/208B60Q1/324
Inventor MEIJERS, AUGUSTINUS GREGORIUS HENRICUSTERRAGNI, MATTEOSCHELLEKENS, GEERT JAN
Owner SABIC GLOBAL TECH BV
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