Vehicle Window Glass Assembly Relay Layout for Watertight Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of electrical components within a glass assembly with a resin frame for vehicle windows often compromises watertightness, leading to moisture ingress and water leakage due to the placement of electrical connections within the adhesive applying area.
Innovation Solution
The glass assembly is configured with distinct adhesive sections and an electrical connection system where the electrical component is positioned in one section and the connection member in another, with a relay portion interposed between the adhesive and outer surface, ensuring electrical connectivity while maintaining watertightness through strategic sealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the electrical connection portion is disposed in the adhesive applying area to connect electrical components, then electrical connectivity is achieved, but the watertightness in the adhesive applying area reduces causing moisture ingress and water leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the adhesive applying area into multiple sections: a first adhesive applying area for the electrical component, a second adhesive applying area for the electrical connection member, and a third adhesive applying area connecting them. This segmentation allows each area to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall watertightness through separate sealing zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a resin frame as an intermediary structure that integrates multiple adhesive applying areas and provides a sealing function. The resin frame acts as a mediator between the electrical components and the external environment, maintaining watertightness while accommodating electrical connections through its multi-section adhesive applying areas.
2Device complexity
If the electrical component and electrical connection member are disposed in the same adhesive applying area, then device complexity is reduced, but the watertightness deteriorates due to compromised sealing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the adhesive applying area into distinct first, second, and third areas with different functions. The first area bonds the electrical component to the glass, the second area bonds the electrical connection member, and the third area provides sealing between them. This segmentation maintains structural organization while ensuring watertightness through dedicated sealing zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The resin frame serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, integrates multiple adhesive applying areas for different components, and maintains watertightness through its sealing design. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components while preserving sealing integrity.
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AI summary
A glass assembly with a resin frame for a vehicle window includes a glass plate; and a resin frame disposed on a peripheral edge area of the glass plate, wherein an electrical component disposed in a second section and an electrical connection member disposed in a first section are electrically connected together via a through hole as a relay portion interposed between a surface and an inner side surface with an adhesive applied thereto, and wherein the through hole is sealed with a sealing member.