Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for selecting a polymer insert on account of the qualities of its mechanical resistance for inclusion in laminated glazing. SOLUTION: The method consists in evaluating the tear resistance of the insert, characterized in that it also consists in evaluating the adherence of the insert in relation to at least one glass substrate. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a laminated glass material with properties of acoustic insulation and mechanical strength. SOLUTION: In the laminated glass material including a single-ply interlayer (12) of a thickness e having the form of a polymer film and two glass sheets (10, 11), and having properties of acoustic insulation and mechanical strength, the thickness e of the interlayer is defined according to Jc which is specific to the material and which represents the energy necessary for propagation of a crack initiated in the interlayer and also defines the critical energy value of the interlayer. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a laminated glass material having characteristics of sound insulation and mechanical strength. SOLUTION: In the laminated glass material having characteristics of sound insulation and mechanical strength and containing a single intermediate layer (12) as a polymer film having thickness e and two glass sheets (10, 11), the thickness e of the intermediate layer is defined according to the value Jc specific to the material of itself which represents the energy necessary for the propagation of cracks starting in the intermediate layer and also defines the critical energy of the intermediate layer.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a composite glass structure having excellent mechanical performances such as flexing resistance and a light weight per unit surface area by providing an integral structure in which a transparent plastic material having a greater thickness than that of two glass plates is interposed between two glass plates so as to satisfy specified strength and specific structural conditions. SOLUTION: The composite glass structure is composed of two glass plates and an interposed layer consisting of a plastic material bondable to the glass. The glass structure has surface weight and >=30 GPa Young's modulus based on 3 mm total thickness of the glass structure. A material having at least 20 MPa Young's modulus, e.g. an ionomer resin such as a copolymer of ethylene and methacrylic acid neutralized by a polyamine, a polyurethane, etc. can be utilized as the plastic material.
Abstract:
A method for selecting a polymer insert chosen on account of the qualities of its mechanical resistance for inclusion in laminated glazing. Said method consists in evaluating the tear resistance of said insert, characterized in that it also consists in evaluating the adherence of said insert in relation to at least one glass substrate.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a glass element assembly, wherein the substantially planar glass elements (3, 4, 5) are assembled by their edges, such as in particular stiffening or bracing elements (2). The glass elements (3, 4, 5) have each at said edges (9, 11) at least a male cutout (12) and/or a female cutout (10) which co-operates in coplanarity with a female and/or male cutout (10, 12) with matching shape. The invention is useful for producing glass element assemblies with translational locking of one or two degrees of freedom in the plane of the glass elements, and/or for producing glass element assemblies in anti-seismic and/or fire-resistant structures.
Abstract:
An insulating glazing unit including at least two glass sheets separated by, e.g., a gas-filled cavity. An insert serves for spacing the at least two glass sheets apart and has an internal face facing the gas-filled cavity and an opposed external face, together with a mechanism for sealing the inside of the glazing unit. The insert is in the form of a substantially flat profiled strip that girds the perimeter of the glazing unit by its internal face being pressed against the edges of the at least two glass sheets and held fast by a fastening device.
Abstract:
The evaluation of the mechanical strength of an intercalary film, such as a polymer film, consists of evaluating its resistance to tearing and equally evaluating the adhesion of the intercalary layer with respect to at least one glass type substrate. Independent claims are also included for: (a) a polymer film with acoustic insulation properties destined to be tested by this method; (b) a laminated glazing incorporating at least two glass type substrates and at least one polymer film.