Encapsulated plastic panel and method of making the same

摘要

An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel having an encapsulation to enhance the sealing of the glazing panel to the vehicle is presented. This economical method includes the steps of forming a plastic panel having an A-side and B-side; printing an opaque border from an ink with the border being in contact with the B-side of the panel and substantially encircling the perimeter of the panel; curing the ink of the opaque border; applying a weatherable layer on the printed border and the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; depositing an abrasion resistant layer on the weatherable layer; placing the plastic panel into a mold having a soft gasket; injecting an elastomeric material to form an encapsulation that substantially encircles the perimeter of the plastic panel and encompasses the A-side; B-side and edge of the plastic panel; and removing the plastic panel from the mold.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel for use as an automotive window or sunroof, the method comprising the steps of:
forming a plastic panel having an A-side and B-side; printing an opaque border from an ink with the border being in contact with the B-side of the plastic panel and substantially encircling the perimeter of the plastic panel; curing the ink of the opaque border; applying a weatherable layer on the opaque border and the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; depositing an abrasion resistant layer on the weatherable layer; placing the plastic panel into a mold having a soft gasket; injecting an elastomeric material to form an encapsulation that substantially encircles the perimeter of the plastic panel; and removing the plastic panel from the mold.