Electrical connector for a laminated window

摘要

A laminated window is disclosed having a window heater unit which is connected to an external source of electrical power by means of an electrically conductive strip. At least a part of each of the electrically conductive strips is bonded on all sides to one or more laminating interlayer interposed between and bonding together two panes of glass. The bonding of the laminating interlayer to the electrically conductive strips during manufacture of the laminated window produces a water impervious seal between the laminating interlayer and the respective electrically conductive strip.

主权项

1. An electrical connector for a window having two panes of glass with at least one laminating interlayer interposed between and bonded to the two panes of glass and an electrical device interposed between the two panes of glass, wherein the electrical connector comprises an electrically conductive strip for connecting one input of the electrical device to a source of electrical power, wherein the electrically conductive strip is bonded on all sides to the at least one laminating interlayer to form a water impervious seal therebetween, and wherein the electrically conductive strip has a first portion interposed between said one pane of glass and the laminating interlayer for connection to the electrical device and a second portion interposed between the other pane of glass and the laminating interlayer for connection to the source of electrical power, and a third portion joining the first and second portions together, wherein the third portion extends through the laminating interlayer and is bonded to the laminating interlayer to form the water impervious seal, and wherein the first portion of the electrically conductive strip terminates in contact with said one pane of glass at a location between said one pane of glass and the laminating interlayer.