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Window assemblies

a technology for windows and doors, applied in the direction of window/door frames, fuselages, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of stress and strain in the window substra

Active Publication Date: 2015-11-19
THE BF GOODRICH CO
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[0009]A window assembly includes a window pane and a flexure ring. The window pane has opposed top and bottom surfaces and an outer periphery. The flexure ring defines a ring axis and is mounted to the outer periphery of the window pane for providing the window pane with substantial isolation from vehicle induced loads.

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The portions of loads that are not absorbed by the RTV bond layer can be transmitted to the window and can cause stress and strain in the window substrate.

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[0021]Reference will now be made to the drawings wherein like reference numerals identify similar structural features or aspects of the subject disclosure. For purposes of explanation and illustration, and not limitation, a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a window assembly accordance with the disclosure is shown in FIG. 1 and is designated generally by reference character 100. The systems and methods described herein can be used in windows for vehicles, or for mirrors, lenses or windows in any other suitable optical instrument, for example, to provide isolation from loads transmitted through the frame while maintaining out-of-plane stiffness.

[0022]As shown in FIG. 1 window assembly 100 includes a window pane 102, a flexure ring 104, an intermediary ring 106 and a frame 108. Intermediary ring 106 is mounted between the outer periphery of window pane 102 and an inner periphery of flexure ring 104. Flexure ring 104 defines a ring axis A. Window pane 102, flexure ring 104...

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Abstract

A flexure ring for a window assembly includes a continuous annular portion and a segmented portion. The continuous annular portion defines a ring axis. The segmented portion defines a plurality of circumferential segments. The continuous annular portion is connected to each circumferential segment by a respective neck. Each neck extends from the continuous annular portion to a respective one of the circumferential segments. The continuous annular portion, the segmented portion and the necks are configured to circumscribe a window pane.

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0001]This invention was made with government support under contract number W9089-34082 awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The government has certain rights in the invention.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present disclosure relates to window assemblies, and more particularly to window assemblies such as those that require specific optical performance for use in applications that can impose stress, such as in the exterior of aircraft, other vehicles, and environmental test chambers.[0004]2. Background of the Related Art[0005]Windows installed on vehicles need to be durable but also meet stringent optical and mechanical requirements depending on the intended application. A traditional window assembly includes a window substrate cemented into a frame using a compliant adhesive, such as a room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) material. The RTV bond provides isolation of the window fr...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E06B1/26B64C1/14E06B1/36
CPCE06B1/26B64C1/1492E06B1/36E06B1/006E06B1/68
Inventor PODYMA, STEVENZMEK, WILLIAM
Owner THE BF GOODRICH CO
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