Window glazing with conductive connector

Abstract

The invention relates to a glazing (1) comprising at least one glass sheet (11), an electrically conductive element (12) at least partially provided on an inner surface of the glass sheet (11), at least one feeding contact (121) adjacent to and in electrical communication with the electrically conductive element (12), a support (13) fixed on the glass sheet (11) adjacent to the feeding contact (121), and a connector (14) configured to be electrically connected to the feeding contact (121), the connector comprising a body (141) attached to the support (13).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electrical connector for glass applications, particularly suitable for electrical components on glass surfaces. More specifically, this invention relates to an electrical connector for transmitting current to an embedded glass comprising a conductive element, the conductive element comprising a metal layer or wire. The electrical connector is used to provide energy / power to the conductive element. Even more specifically, this invention relates to an electrical connector for embedded glass in vehicles. Furthermore, specifically, the subject matter of this invention relates to an electrical connector that can be used to transmit electrical energy to electrical devices in vehicles, such as, but not limited to, defrosters, defoggers, heating grilles, antennas, cameras, sensors, etc. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connectors for glass surfaces are known in the art, particularly in vehicles. These connectors are assembled to and electrically connected to a conductive layer or wire disposed on the glass surface to transmit electrical energy to electrical devices. More specifically, conductive elements, typically comprising silver, are screen-printed or deposited onto a substrate formed of glass (such as rear windows, side windows, sunroofs, or windshields of vehicles, but not limited to such examples). The conductive elements typically extend horizontally across the glass pane. The conductive elements can also form electrical devices such as general defrosters, frost removers, heating grilles, and antennas.

[0003] Electrical components in vehicles are typically subjected to harsh conditions on the road. Automotive electronics are often exposed to rapid temperature changes, ranging from -50°C to +120°C, depending on the season or continent. Differences in the coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) between different parts of the electrical components cause residual stress to accumulate during temperature fluctuations. Such stress can lead to cracking or other damage to the glass substrate, or malfunctions in electrical devices such as defrosters, frost removers, and antennas due to connectors losing connection to conductive elements. Residual stress can also originate from other sources, such as fatigue loads or vibration loads during the vehicle's service life.

[0004] With the ban on lead in soldering applications, various lead-free soldering technologies and materials have emerged. However, lead-free soldering still faces many challenges in replacing conventional lead soldering, such as the need for preheating, integration into existing production lines without capital expenditure constraints, time losses in offline applications, and difficulty in soldering near other components.

[0005] However, with the rapid growth in demand for vehicle electronics, the number of connection points required to connect to vehicle mounting glass is increasing, while the aforementioned regulatory requirements limit manufacturers. Since lead-free soldering is neither applicable nor feasible in some cases, solutions requiring no soldering process have been explored. Those solutions defined in this art involve housings or box-like structures and spring contacts for electrical connections, the housings or box-like structures allowing the spring contacts to be pressed and clamped onto conductive elements to ensure a stable electrical connection.

[0006] However, such an alternative requires design changes during production, primarily involving all components of the connector and their corresponding mating parts, i.e., the devices that secure the connector to the mounting glass, such as brackets used for mounting optical devices. Therefore, this alternative solution cannot be applied without significant design modifications.

[0007] Although various solutions have been proposed as connector alternatives to conventional lead-welded connectors used in window glazing for vehicles in order to comply with regulations, as mentioned, the applicability of such developments is limited without design changes. For example, U.S. Patent Application No. US 20190356063 also discloses a solderless connector. The electrical connection element includes a cover that holds a resiliently biased member in place.

[0008] For example, US patent applications US 20160204524 and US 20210043997 also disclose similar solutions for electrical connectors mounted on glass plates. The electrical connector requires a device that covers the connector from the top.

[0009] For example, European Patent No. EP 2585291 also discloses a laminated glass for a vehicle, which includes an electrical connection element disposed on a glass sheet by means of a spring-loaded feeder pressed onto a conductive layer. The electrical connection element includes a housing that is adhesively bonded or clamped to the outer side of at least one of the glass sheets.

[0010] For example, US Patent Application No. US 20220295603 also discloses an electrical connector that does not require soldering, which is bonded to a conductive element by an adhesive and is also covered from above by a housing.

[0011] Although the existing technologies cited have partially solved the problem of establishing an electrical connection between conductive elements and connectors, there is still a need for a connector itself that can better utilize the components already in use while also enabling easy and simple electrical connections.

[0012] Therefore, there remains a clear need to find suitable alternatives / replacements to conventional connectors to achieve more economical, stable, and simpler connectors. The underlying motivation is to find a connector solution that requires no or minimal design changes, and further, operates without degradation over extended periods, provides a stable connection to the glass substrate, and facilitates wider application in transportation by improving utilization efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0013] This invention provides an electrical connector for mounting glass. The mounting glass comprises at least one glass sheet. The invention also provides mounting glass including the electrical connector and a vehicle including the mounting glass. In another aspect, the invention relates to the use of such a connector in glass applications. In yet another aspect, the invention also relates to the use of such mounting glass in the automotive industry. The electrical connector and conductive elements (such as layers or wires) disposed on a substrate can form an electrical device or at least a portion thereof. The connector is operatively connected to and electrically communicated with the conductive elements for transmitting electrical energy to the electrical device.

[0014] The connector of the present invention is suitable for mounting glass comprising at least one glass plate and a conductive element disposed on at least a portion of the glass plate. The connector is to be attached to or connected to the conductive element for electrical communication with the conductive element. The connector includes a body and at least one leg portion that is pressed against the conductive element on the glass surface and allows current to flow from a cable to the conductive element. The body is fixed to a device for mounting optical devices (such as a camera bracket). Depending on the size intended for the application, the leg portion may have different characteristics.

[0015] The mounting glass of the present invention includes at least one glass plate, a conductive element, a feed contact for supplying energy to the conductive element, a bracket fixed adjacent to the feed contact, and a connector crimped onto the feed contact. Due to the present invention, a connecting cable can be attached to the connector body, or even a conventional body already used in existing applications can be used. The legs extend from the body and are securely crimped onto the feed contact without any components pressing the legs from above. This also allows for better utilization of the glass surface by achieving a stable connection within a predetermined area / volume. However, as will be detailed later, the connector of the present invention can also be used anywhere electrical connection is required on the glass surface.

[0016] This invention also relates to the structural and electrical characteristics of connectors, more specifically to the materials used to form the legs of the connector, and even more specifically to the shape of the legs. In another aspect, this invention relates to the use of such electrical connectors on glass substrates. This invention provides a connector capable of withstanding high mechanical stress and significant thermal fluctuations. The proposed connector is superior in structural characteristics such as strength and stability, and eliminates the aforementioned difficulties. Since the legs themselves provide electrical connection to the power supply contacts, a significant reduction in required design changes is achieved, and the ability to use existing components such as the connector body and support is also realized. Furthermore, this invention provides a more stable connector under a wide range of conditions and provides greater rigidity and greater bending strength for the joint assembly of the connector and the substrate with conductive elements. The connector of this invention itself has a wide range of applications, such as heating grilles, antennas, or glass breakage sensors used in vehicles, or camera heating applications requiring more than one contact with the glass substrate. In addition to all of the above, this invention also provides a connector with the aforementioned characteristics in a cost-effective manner.

[0017] The present invention further relates to providing a unique (customized) solution for glass substrates in the automotive industry, such as providing solutions for vehicles that include components including glass plates, electrical devices, and connectors to prevent sudden mechanical failure. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The invention will now be further described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same elements in various figures. These examples are provided by way of illustration rather than limitation. These drawings are schematic and not to scale. These drawings do not limit the invention in any way. Further advantages will be explained by example.

[0019] Figure 1 The inlaid glass according to the present invention is shown, while Figure 2 The connector attached to the bracket is shown. Figure 3 A top view of the connector and bracket is shown, as well as Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the mounting glass of the present invention is shown.

[0020] The reference numerals for the components shown in the figure are as follows: 1. Installed glass 11. Glass sheets 12. Conductive elements 121. Power supply contact 13. Stent 14. Connector 141. Ontology 142. Leg section 15. Opening Detailed Implementation

[0021] The invention will be described with reference to specific embodiments and certain accompanying drawings, but the invention is not limited thereto, but is limited only by the claims.

[0022] While some embodiments described herein include features that are not included in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments should be considered within the scope of the invention and form different embodiments, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. For example, any claimed embodiment may be used in any combination in the following claims.

[0023] As used herein, spatial or directional terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “above,” “below,” “top,” and “bottom,” etc., refer to the invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the invention can take various alternative orientations, and therefore these terms are not to be considered limiting. Furthermore, all figures used in the specification and claims to indicate dimensions, physical properties, processing parameters, component amounts, reaction conditions, etc., should in all cases be understood to be modified by the term “approximately.” Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the numerical values ​​listed in the following specification and claims are approximate values ​​that may vary according to the desired properties sought to be obtained according to the invention. In the following description, unless otherwise stated, the expression “substantially” means within 10%, preferably within 5%.

[0024] Furthermore, all ranges disclosed herein should be understood to include both the starting and ending range values, and to encompass any and all subranges contained therein. For example, the stated range “1 to 10” should be considered to include any and all subranges between the minimum value of 1 and the maximum value of 10 (and including the endpoints); that is, all subranges that begin with a minimum value of 1 or greater (e.g., 1 to 6.1) and end with a maximum value of 10 or less (e.g., 5.5 to 10). Further, as used herein, the terms “deposited on” or “set on” mean deposited or set on but not necessarily in surface contact with. For example, a coating “deposited on a substrate” does not exclude the presence of one or more other coating films of the same or different composition between the deposited coating and the substrate.

[0025] The use of the term "comprising" in this specification and claims does not exclude other elements or steps. When referring to a singular noun, the use of indefinite or definite articles (e.g., "a" or "an", "the") includes the plural form of that noun unless expressly stated otherwise. In this document, "configured to" (or set to) may be used interchangeably in hardware and software with, for example, "suitable for," "capable of," "modified to," "manufactured to," "capable of," or "designed to." In any case, the statement "the apparatus is configured to do..." can mean "the apparatus can do..." in conjunction with another apparatus or component.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims are used to distinguish similar elements and are not necessarily used to describe an order in time, space, hierarchy, or any other manner. It should be understood that such terms are interchangeable where appropriate, and embodiments of the invention described herein can operate in an order different from that described or illustrated herein. When a component (e.g., a first component) is described as being "(functionally or communicatively) coupled to" or "connected to" another component (e.g., a second component), it should be understood that the component may be directly connected to that other component or connected to it via other components (e.g., a third component).

[0027] The terms “connector,” “electrical connector,” and “conductive connector” are used interchangeably throughout this document. Similarly, the terms “pane,” “window pane,” “glass pane,” “glazing,” and “laminated glazing” are used interchangeably throughout this document. The phrase “electrically connected” or “in an electrically connected manner” throughout this document should be understood to mean that current can flow between the two elements mentioned, regardless of whether there is actual physical contact between them.

[0028] Referring to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts in several views, a fitted glass (1) is shown generally separately, which can be used in vehicles or the like. The fitted glass (1) comprises at least one glass sheet (11). The glass sheet (11) is further defined as automotive glass, but is not limited thereto. In a preferred embodiment, the automotive glass is further defined as soda-lime glass, which is well known for use in window fitted glass (1) of vehicles. However, it should be understood that the glass can be any type of glass composition or in any shape known in the art, such as borosilicate glass, quartz glass, flat glass, curved glass, or float glass, etc.

[0029] In different embodiments of the invention, the glass sheet (11) may be glass made of (mineral) glass, more specifically of silica-based glass (such as soda-lime silicate glass, aluminosilicate glass, or borosilicate glass), or of other materials or shapes, such as quartz glass, flat glass, curved glass, or float glass.

[0030] This invention proposes an alternative electrical connection to an embedded glass (1), which is formed of glass, for use in vehicles, more preferably for use in laminated embedded glass, but not limited thereto. Vehicles should be understood as any means of transport that moves anything from point a to point b, including any land, air, or sea transport such as cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, buses, trams, trains, drones, airplanes, helicopters, etc.

[0031] In another embodiment, the mounting glass (1) may be a laminated mounting glass. A laminated mounting glass refers to at least two glass sheets (11) laminated together by an interlayer. The glass sheets may be made of (mineral) glass, more specifically of silica-based glass (such as soda-lime silicate glass, aluminosilicate glass, or borosilicate glass). The interlayer is typically made of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). However, as stated above, the invention is not limited to laminated mounting glass.

[0032] A conductive element (12) is applied to a region of the glass plate (11) such that the conductive element (12) is located on at least a portion of the glass plate (11). The conductive element (12) is located on the inner surface of the mounting glass (1). The inner surface should be understood to refer to the P4 surface for laminated mounting glass and the P2 surface for single-layer mounting glass, in accordance with the naming conventions for mounting glass in vehicles. The conductive element (12) can resemble a fine conductive line applied to the glass plate (11) (one-dimensional form) or a conductive layer applied to the glass plate (11) (two-dimensional form). Preferably, the conductive element (12) contains silver; however, it should be understood that other conductive metals (such as copper) can also be used for the conductive element (12). The conductive element (12) can be formed on the surface of the glass sheet (11) by sintering a silver paste containing silver powder and glass frit, and the silver paste can also be deposited, coated or printed on the surface of the window frame (1), or formed by any method that allows the conductive element (12) to be disposed on the surface of the glass sheet (11). The conductive element (12) can be visible on the window frame (1) and typically includes lines extending horizontally across the window frame (1), but the conductive element (12) can also be a transparent conductive element. The conductive element (12) is preferably part of an electrical device such as a defroster, antenna, heating grid, sensor, camera heating element, glass breakage sensor or a combination thereof. However, the conductive element (12) can perform any function of such a conductive element (12) known in the art.

[0033] In different embodiments, depending on the intended application, the conductive elements (12) on the glass plate (11) may be equipped with conductive lines and / or a two-dimensional conductive layer. The conductive lines are placed vertically, but they may also be placed horizontally or along any other orientation on the glass plate (11).

[0034] In other embodiments, the conductive element (12) of the present invention can be screen-printed, deposited by physical or chemical vapor deposition, or simply coated on the surface of the glass plate (11). In some other embodiments, the conductive element (12) may include one or more of the following materials, such as, but not limited to, C, graphene, Ag, Au, Cu, Ni, Al, Ti, Cr, Fe, V, or W.

[0035] In other embodiments of the invention, the mounting glass (1) further includes an optically transparent opening (15) that covers at least a portion of the conductive layer (12). This transparent opening (15) is used in optical devices such as cameras or rain sensors, as these devices require a transparent substrate / medium for reliable operation. In variations of this embodiment, the conductive element (12) can be used to heat / defrost the opening area (15) independently of the rest of the mounting glass (1).

[0036] In other embodiments of the invention, the mounting glass (1) includes at least one power supply contact (121) adjacent to and electrically connected to the conductive element (12). The power supply contact (121) is used to supply power to the conductive element (12), and in different embodiments, the power supply contact (121) may be referred to as a bus. The power supply contact (121) is located adjacent to the conductive element (12) to provide electrical communication with the conductive element (12), therefore, in this context, the terms “adjacent” or “near” should be understood as electrically connected to the conductive element (12). The conventional use of the power supply contact (121) is to solder a connector (14) to the power supply contact (121). In variations of this embodiment, the power supply contact (121) may be part of the conductive element (12).

[0037] Depending on the intended application in different embodiments, the shape of the feed contact (121) may be circular, rectangular, or elliptical. In some other embodiments, the shape of the feed contact (121) is independent of the conductive element (12), i.e., the shape / design / pattern of the conductive element (12) is related to the intended function, while the shape / design / pattern of the feed contact (121) is related to the ease of electrical connection. For the purposes of this invention, the shape of the feed contact (121) is not of paramount importance.

[0038] refer to Figures 2 to 4 The electrical connector (14) is operatively connected to and electrically communicated with the conductive element (12), specifically in Figure 2 In this device, connector (14) connects to two different power supply contacts (121). The conductive element (12) and connector (14) together can form an electrical device or part thereof as described above. The purpose of connector (14) is to transmit current or signals between the electrical device and the conductive element (12) disposed on the glass plate (11). The current or signal is transmitted through a conductive cable (not shown) electrically connected to connector (14) of the present invention.

[0039] In another embodiment of the invention, the mounting glass (1) includes a bracket (13) fixed to the glass plate (11) adjacent to the feed contact (121). In various embodiments, the bracket (13) can be used to mount optical elements onto the mounting glass (1). Conventionally, the bracket (13) is also referred to in the art as a camera bracket or sensor bracket because the bracket (13) can be used for mounting optical devices and is primarily made of plastic or similar materials. The bracket (13) may overlap with the conductive element (12) (which is not essential for the purposes of this invention); however, the bracket (13) and the feed contact (121) should be adjacent to each other, preferably less than 10 cm apart, and logically, the feed contact (121) should be able to provide an electrical connection. In this invention, the bracket (13) is used at least for mounting the connector (14), which will be described below.

[0040] The connector (14) of the present invention is used for mounting glass (1), the mounting glass comprising at least one glass plate (11) and a conductive element (12) disposed on at least a portion of the glass plate (11), and the connector (14) is to be electrically connected to the conductive element (12), i.e., configured to be electrically connected to a feed contact (121), and wherein the connector (14) comprises a body (141) attached to a bracket (13) and at least one leg portion (142) to be electrically connected to the feed contact (121). Thus, the connector (14) of the present invention is a connector (14) mounted on a bracket (13), and the leg portion (142) provides electrical communication with at least one feed contact (121) and indirectly provides electrical communication with the conductive element (12). In a variant of this embodiment, the connector (14) includes a socket / plug for a cable to be inserted, so that the connector (14) provides an electrical connection to the conductive element (12) by being secured to a bracket (13), which acts as a support for the connector (14), and then the cable is inserted into the connector (14) through the plug / socket.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the leg portion (142) of the connector (14) is pre-tensioned and pressed onto the power supply contact (121) to facilitate a stable connection between the power supply contact (121) and the connector (14), such as Figures 2 to 4As illustrated, since the body (141) of the connector (14) is fixed to the bracket (13), the leg portion (142) is similar to a cantilever extending from the body (141) and pressed against the feed contact (121). The leg portion (142) is pre-tensioned, i.e., when the body (141) of the connector (14) is fixed to the bracket (13), the leg portion (142) provides an unbreakable electrical connection with the feed contact (121). The leg portion (142) extends from the body (141) and is pivotally supported by the body (141), therefore, the leg portion (142) does not require support from above, i.e., no device for applying force from above. In another embodiment, the leg portion (142) has feet (not shown) to provide a larger surface area for electrical connection with the feed contact (121). Therefore, the leg portion (142) is part of the connector (14).

[0042] In other embodiments of the invention, the leg portion (142) extends from the body (141) almost parallel to the glass plate (11). As mentioned in the embodiments above, the leg portion (142) extends from the body (141) parallel to the glass plate (11) to provide pressurized physical contact on the power supply contact (121), with the required support / force provided by the fixed body (141) and the pre-tensioned leg portion (142). The leg portion (142) parallel to the glass plate (11) provides electrical connection within the same minimum thickness / height as conventional connectors, thus eliminating the need to replace the already used bracket (13), etc.

[0043] In other embodiments of the invention, the leg portion (142) can extend from the body (141) in a direction perpendicular to the glass plate (11). In this embodiment, the mounting glass (1) can be a sunroof of a vehicle, and the power supply contact (121) can be located on the edge of the glass plate (11). In this case, the bracket (13) can have an elongated shape, i.e., a certain thickness that allows the leg portion (142) to extend perpendicular to the glass plate (11). This configuration allows for weld-free electrical connections for horizontally aligned mounting glass.

[0044] In other embodiments of the invention, the body (141) of the connector (14) is snapped / attached / fixed to the bracket (13) by sliding parallel to the glass plate (11). This fixation of the body (141) is quite advantageous, as it reduces the positioning tolerance of the connector (14) in the direction perpendicular to the mounting glass (1). In other words, since the fixing force required for the body (141) is parallel to the mounting glass (1), and the leg portion (142) is pressed against the feed contact (121) in the direction perpendicular to the mounting glass (1), this allows for simple fixation of the connector (14) without affecting the robustness / durability of the electrical connection between the leg portion (142) and the feed contact (121). That is, the way the connector (14) is fixed to the bracket (13) also reduces the pressure tolerance of the leg portion (142) and ensures a durable contact between the leg portion (142) and the feed contact (121).

[0045] In other embodiments of the invention, the leg portion (142) is shaped to be biased against the feed contact (121). In a variant of the current embodiment, the leg portion (142) is shaped like a cricket's leg, meaning that the leg portion extends parallel to the body (141) and then bends at a large angle to press against the feed contact (121). With the leg portion (142) having this shape, a reliable electrical connection is effectively provided when the connector (14) is secured to the bracket (13).

[0046] In other embodiments of the invention, the leg portion (142) is made of a conductive material with sufficient rigidity and flexibility. To provide a reliable electrical connection unaffected by vibration or the like, a material that is both substantially rigid and flexible is selected for the leg portion (142). The leg portion (142) should have sufficient flexibility to ensure a durable electrical connection, while having sufficient rigidity to ensure the required pressure is applied to the feed contact (121). In various embodiments, the elastic modulus of the leg portion (142) is in the range of 100 GPa to 200 GPa, more preferably in the range of 110 GPa to 150 GPa. In other variations of this embodiment, the material of the leg portion (142) can be any conductive material with higher tensile strength / rigidity to achieve stability of the electrical connection.

[0047] In another embodiment of the invention, the leg portion (142) is made of an alloy material comprising copper, nickel, and silicon, which provides the leg portion (142) with the required flexibility and strength, while also being conductive. In different variations of this embodiment, the leg portion (142) may also comprise silver.

[0048] In other embodiments of the invention, the leg portion (142) is magnetic. The magnetic nature of the leg portion (142) enhances the strength of the electrical connection. In addition to pressure-induced contact, this embodiment introduces magnetic contact into the electrical connection between the feed contact (121) and the leg portion (142). The leg portion (142) can be made magnetic by conventional methods in the art, such as coating with a magnetic material.

[0049] In other embodiments of the invention, the leg portion (142) includes a scratch-resistant coating. The scratch-resistant coating prevents the leg portion (142) from scratching the conductive element (12) due to vibration or the like. This scratch-resistant coating can be achieved by applying a silver coating to the leg portion (142).

[0050] In other embodiments of the invention, a cable from a power source (such as a control unit) is inserted into the connector (14), particularly into the plug / socket of the body (141), but is not limited thereto. The connection may also be accomplished by any other conventional method (such as spot welding, ultrasonic welding, or conventional welding or conductive bonding) or any other method, i.e., to achieve at least one electrical contact element from the power source to the connector (14).

[0051] The present invention also proposes a vehicle comprising at least one fitted glass (1) as described above. In a preferred embodiment, the fitted glass (1) is a windshield, side window, rear window, sunroof, or any surface using glass.

[0052] The present invention also proposes the use of an electrical connector (14) having a pre-tensioned leg portion (142) as described in the above description as a current / signal carrier for any conductive element (12) disposed on a glass plate (11) for mounting glass (1). As described in the above description, the use of such a connector (14) on a glass surface provides an electrical connection solution without requiring design changes to the existing bracket (13), socket, and manufacturing method.

[0053] The present invention also proposes the use of the fitted glass (1) described in detail above in automotive applications and / or for automotive applications. The application of the fitted glass (1) is not limited to the automotive industry; the fitted glass (1) can also be used for interior and exterior windows of buildings, etc.

[0054] The embedded glass (1) of the present invention provides a simple solution for an electrical connector (14) on the surface of an embedded glass (1) comprising at least one glass plate (11) and conductive elements (12) on at least a portion of the embedded glass (1). Thus, the connector (14) can be equipped with a conventional body (141) for such a connector, and the leg portion (142) is adapted to be crimped onto a feed contact (121). The connector (14) of the present invention makes better use of limited space and provides a stable electrical connection without the need for soldering, enabling compatibility with a wide range of applications on glass surfaces. Generally, the connector (14) of the present invention is suitable for applications on glass where conventional solutions are largely impractical due to space constraints, and more specifically for integration into existing production lines.

[0055] While the invention has been detailed and described in the accompanying drawings and the foregoing description, such description should be considered illustrative or exemplary, not restrictive. The foregoing description details certain embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood that the invention can be practiced in many ways, however detailed the foregoing may appear in textual terms. The invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments.

Claims

1. An inlaid glass (1), comprising: At least one glass plate (11); a conductive element (12) at least partially disposed on the inner surface of the glass plate (11); at least one power supply contact (121) adjacent to and electrically connected to the conductive element (12); a bracket (13) fixed on the glass plate (11) adjacent to the power supply contact (121); and a connector (14) configured to be electrically connected to the power supply contact (121), the connector including a body (141) attached to the bracket (13), characterized in that the connector (14) further includes at least one leg portion (142) pressed onto the power supply contact (121) in a pre-tensioned manner.

2. The mounting glass (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The leg portion (142) extends from the body (141) almost parallel to the glass plate (11).

3. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The leg portion (142) is shaped to be biased against the power supply contact (121).

4. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The elastic modulus of the leg portion (142) is in the range of 100 GPa to 200 GPa, more preferably in the range of 110 GPa to 150 GPa.

5. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The leg portion (142) is made of an alloy material containing copper, nickel and silicon.

6. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The leg portion (142) is magnetic.

7. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The leg portion (142) includes a scratch-resistant coating.

8. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The bracket (13) is used to mount the optical device to the mounting glass (1).

9. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The body (141) is attached to the bracket (13) by sliding parallel to the mounting glass (1).

10. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The conductive element (12) is used to heat / defog at least a portion of the embedded glass (1).

11. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The mounting glass (1) further includes an optically transparent opening (15) that covers at least a portion of the conductive element (12).

12. The mounting glass (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein, The body (141) includes a plug / socket for cable wiring devices.

13. Use of an electrical connector (14) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 as a current carrier for at least one conductive element (12) disposed on an embedded glass (1).

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