IP Library Patent Application 18865549
Patent Application
App. No. 18/865,549

GLASS ASSEMBLY AND WINDOW ASSEMBLY

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18/865,549
Abstract

A glass assembly includes a first glass body having a first surface and a second surface which are oppositely arranged; a second glass body having a third surface facing the second surface and a fourth surface arranged oppositely; a light extraction structure arranged in the second glass body and having a light extraction surface; wherein incident light introduced into the second glass body is extracted at the light extraction structure and is led out from the fourth surface. The glass assembly improves the illumination brightness, create a richer and more comfortable atmosphere and improve the user experience on the premise of not affecting the performance and aesthetics of the glass itself.

Claims (16)

1 . A glass assembly comprising:

a first glass body having a first surface and a second surface which are oppositely arranged;

a second glass body having a third surface facing the second surface and a fourth surface arranged oppositely;

a light extraction structure arranged in the second glass body and having a light extraction surface;

wherein incident light introduced into the second glass body is extracted at the light extraction structure and is led out from the fourth surface.

2 . The glass assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the light extraction structure is formed in the second glass body by laser engraving.

3 . The glass assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the light extraction surface of the light extraction structure is arranged toward the first glass body or the second glass body.

4 . The glass assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the light extraction structure is formed in the second glass body before or after hot bending process.

5 . The glass assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the first glass body and the second glass body are attached by an intermediate layer having a gray scale.

6 . The glass assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the glass assembly comprises a light source arranged adjacent to the edge of the first glass body and/or the second glass body or arranged at the bottom of the second glass body or embedded in the second glass body.

7 . The glass assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the glass assembly comprises a light guide component configured to conduct the incident light at least toward the light extraction structure in the second glass body.

8 . The glass assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the glass assembly comprises a light source embedded in an opening arranged on the second glass body, and a sealing component arranged between the second surface and the third surface is provided at the opening.

9 . The glass assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the sealing component is configured as a reflector, so that light incident on the sealing component is reflected back into the second glass body.

10 . The glass assembly according to claim 8 , wherein a black ink is arranged at the opening to shield the opening and the light source in the opening.

11 . A window assembly comprising a glass assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the window assembly comprises door, window, curtain wall, vehicle window glass, airplane glass or ship glass.

12 . The window assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the window assembly is a vehicle window glass comprising front windshield, rear windshield, skylight glass, vehicle door glass or corner window glass, and wherein the first surface of the first glass body faces the outside of the vehicle and the fourth surface of the second glass body faces the inside of the vehicle.

Assignments (2)
NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT Recorded May 16, 2025
From: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
To: SAINT-GOBAIN SEKURIT FRANCE
Reel/Frame 071969/0743 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 12, 2024
From: YU, JIANKAI; MA, SITENG
To: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
Reel/Frame 069571/0199 →