Wireless Interlayer Film for Cable-Free Laminated Glass Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing laminated glass systems require cables for power supply and signal transmission to the light control film, which is inefficient and prone to deterioration due to repeated opening and closing of movable windows.

Innovation Solution

A laminated glass system utilizing wireless power supply and wireless apparatus, incorporating a sheet-shaped functional element, power receiving portion, driving portion, and control portion within an interlayer film, eliminating the need for cables.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If cables are used to connect the light control film and vehicle main body for power supply and signal transmission, then the light control function can be achieved, but the attachment process becomes complex and the cable deteriorates over time due to repeated opening and closing of movable windows

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecable durabilityVSAvoidattachment efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates the cable component from the system by implementing wireless power supply and wireless communication. The light control film is powered through wireless energy transmission and receives control signals via wireless communication, completely removing the physical cable connection that caused deterioration and attachment complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection system with wireless transmission systems. Power is transmitted wirelessly through electromagnetic fields, and control signals are communicated wirelessly, substituting the mechanical cable-based system with non-contact electromagnetic transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Use of energy by moving object

If cables are connected to the laminated glass for power supply, then the light control film can be powered, but the attachment process becomes inefficient and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply capabilityVSAvoidattachment efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the cable component from the power supply system by implementing wireless power transmission. The light control film receives power through wireless energy transfer, eliminating the need for physical cable connections during attachment and operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical cable connection for power supply with wireless electromagnetic power transmission. This substitution eliminates the attachment complexity associated with cable connections while maintaining the power supply capability to the light control film.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates easy attachment and enhances durability of laminated glass by eliminating cable connections, preventing deterioration from repeated use.

Implementation Method 1

a power receiving portion that receives power by wireless power supply

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless power supply: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4644347A1Laminated glass and laminated glass composite interlayer film
Publication Date: 2025.11.05 SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO LTD
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AI summary

A laminated glass (1A) of the present invention includes: a pair of laminated glass members (61); an interlayer film for laminated glass (50) disposed between the pair of laminated glass members (61); a sheet-shaped functional element (10); a power receiving portion (20) that receives power by wireless power supply; a driving portion (30) that drives the sheet-shaped functional element by the power received by the power receiving portion (20); and a control portion (40) that receives a signal transmitted by a wireless apparatus and controls the driving portion (30) based on the received signal. The sheet-shaped functional element (10), the power receiving portion (20), the driving portion (30), and the control portion (40) are provided in the interlayer film for laminated glass (50). According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an easily attachable and durable laminated glass and a composite interlayer film for laminated glass used therefor.