A automobile laminated glass according to the present invention includes: a curved outer glass plate; a curved inner panel that is smaller than the outer glass plate and is disposed opposing the outer glass plate; and an intermediate film that includes a functional layer and is disposed between the outer glass plate and the inner panel, wherein at least a portion of the inner panel is located inward of a peripheral edge of the outer glass plate.

A automobile laminated glass according to the present invention includes: a curved outer glass plate; a curved inner panel that is smaller than the outer glass plate and is disposed opposing the outer glass plate; and an intermediate film that includes a functional layer and is disposed between the outer glass plate and the inner panel, wherein at least a portion of the inner panel is located inward of a peripheral edge of the outer glass plate.

A method for producing laminated glass or a precursor thereof using a first glass pane with a thickness of at least 1.4 mm and a second glass pane with a thickness of not more than 1.0 mm, the first and second glass panes differing in curvature and/or locally in shape, includes aligning an arrangement including the first and second glass panes and a laminating film by positioning a side edge of the arrangement against a stop element; pre-fixing the aligned arrangement at at least two locations on the positioned side edge of the arrangement by one or more fixing elements and heating, after which the fixing element or elements are removed again; and forming a fixed arrangement by passing the pre-fixed arrangement through a roller arrangement with the pre-fixed side edge of the arrangement ahead. The arrangement is heated in sections during passage.

A method for producing laminated glass or a precursor thereof using a first glass pane with a thickness of at least 1.4 mm and a second glass pane with a thickness of not more than 1.0 mm, the first and second glass panes differing in curvature and/or locally in shape, includes aligning an arrangement including the first and second glass panes and a laminating film by positioning a side edge of the arrangement against a stop element; pre-fixing the aligned arrangement at at least two locations on the positioned side edge of the arrangement by one or more fixing elements and heating, after which the fixing element or elements are removed again; and forming a fixed arrangement by passing the pre-fixed arrangement through a roller arrangement with the pre-fixed side edge of the arrangement ahead. The arrangement is heated in sections during passage.

This disclosure details exemplary adjustable glass track systems for vehicles. In some embodiments, the glass track systems may establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a glass pane of a frameless door. In other embodiments, the glass track systems may additionally establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a vehicle roof structure. Exemplary adjustable glass track systems may include, among other features, a tubular frame rail, a channel rail, appliques, and seals.

This disclosure details exemplary adjustable glass track systems for vehicles. In some embodiments, the glass track systems may establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a glass pane of a frameless door. In other embodiments, the glass track systems may additionally establish a continuous sealing plane relative to a vehicle roof structure. Exemplary adjustable glass track systems may include, among other features, a tubular frame rail, a channel rail, appliques, and seals.

A glass with a function of regulation in sections includes a glass body and a conductive component. The glass body includes a glass substrate and a functional component attached to the glass substrate and divided into sections capable of being individually regulated. The conductive component is coupled to each section of the functional component. The conductive component includes a flexible printed circuit and a conductive adhesive. The flexible printed circuit includes a conductive trace electrically connected to each section of the functional component via the conductive adhesive to allow an individual regulation of each section of the functional component. The glass with a function of regulation in sections is capable of regulating a function of a target section of the functional component according to a user's instruction and an environmental parameter.

A glass with a function of regulation in sections includes a glass body and a conductive component. The glass body includes a glass substrate and a functional component attached to the glass substrate and divided into sections capable of being individually regulated. The conductive component is coupled to each section of the functional component. The conductive component includes a flexible printed circuit and a conductive adhesive. The flexible printed circuit includes a conductive trace electrically connected to each section of the functional component via the conductive adhesive to allow an individual regulation of each section of the functional component. The glass with a function of regulation in sections is capable of regulating a function of a target section of the functional component according to a user's instruction and an environmental parameter.

A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a cargo body coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the cab, and a driver seat disposed within the cab. The cab has a first door with a first window and a second door with a second window. When the driver seat is in a position that accommodates an operator being in the 95.sup.th male height percentile, the operator within the driver seat can see out of (i) the first window at a first angle relative to a forward looking direction that is parallel with the longitudinal axis and (ii) the second window at a second angle relative to the forward looking direction. Each of the first angle and the second angle is at least 95 degrees.

A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a cargo body coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the cab, and a driver seat disposed within the cab. The cab has a first door with a first window and a second door with a second window. When the driver seat is in a position that accommodates an operator being in the 95.sup.th male height percentile, the operator within the driver seat can see out of (i) the first window at a first angle relative to a forward looking direction that is parallel with the longitudinal axis and (ii) the second window at a second angle relative to the forward looking direction. Each of the first angle and the second angle is at least 95 degrees.