Patent classifications
E06B3/5807
Shatter-resistant, optically-transparent panels and methods of use of the panels for on-site retrofitting and reinforcing of passageways
The disclosure includes multi-layered panels (10, 60, 204) including exterior layers of glass (12, 44) and interior layers of urethane (20, 36) and at least one layer of polycarbonate (16) between the urethane layers (20, 36) that result in enhanced shatter resistance within panels (10, 60, 204) that weigh between about 4.1 and 4.6 pounds per square foot. The panels (10, 60, 204) include an insertion tab (23, 61, 23) of the polycarbonate layer (16) that enhances performance of the panel (10). Reinforced passageways (70, 200, 300) such as doors and windows of schools, hospitals and other public and private buildings, are disclosed using the multi-layered panel (10, 60, 204) with the insertion tab (23, 61, 23).
ENCAPSULATION ASSEMBLY AND FORMING METHOD THEREOF, AND VEHICLE WINDOW
An encapsulation assembly and a forming method thereof, and a vehicle window are provided. The method includes: forming a trim which includes a decoration section and a connection section with a penetration structure formed therein; and forming a gasket which includes a fixing section covering the connection section of the trim, wherein a part of the fixing section is filled into the penetration structure of the connection section. The encapsulation assembly includes: a trim which includes a decoration section and a connection section with a penetration structure formed therein; and a gasket which includes a fixing section covering the connection section of the trim, wherein a part of the fixing section is filled into the penetration structure of the connection section. The vehicle window includes a piece of glass and the above encapsulation assembly. A part of the fixing section of the gasket can be filled into the penetration structure. When the fixing section of the gasket covers the connection section of the trim, the fixing section can be fixed with the connection section of the trim through the penetration structure, such that a more stable connection between the fixing section and the trim can be achieved, which may increase the service life of the encapsulation assembly.
INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVABLE BARRIERS
A frame rail for a movable barrier comprises an outer surface portion and an inner surface portion, the inner surface portion forming an internal cavity. The frame rail also comprises a first module connector formed in the internal cavity, the first module connector extending along a length of the frame rail and configured to slidably receive a corresponding second module connector of an internal module.