Method and apparatus for forming a vehicle window assembly

摘要

A method and apparatus for forming a vehicle window assembly utilizes one or more induction heating devices to adhesively bond an item of hardware to a glass substrate, which substrate is then adapted to fill an opening in a vehicle body. Preferably, the induction heating device(s) and one or more assembly aids are components of an assembly fixture which allows for automated or semi-automated production of such vehicle window assemblies.

主权项

1. A method of bonding an item of hardware to a glass substrate to form a vehicle window assembly, comprising:
transporting the glass substrate on a continuous conveyor to an assembly fixture; supporting the glass substrate on an upper surface of the assembly fixture; bringing a surface of the item of hardware into bonding contact with a surface of the glass substrate with an adhesive material interposed between the surface of the item of hardware and the surface of the glass substrate; and while the glass substrate is supported on the upper surface of the assembly fixture, activating one or more induction heating devices to heat one or more of the glass substrate, the item of hardware, and the adhesive material; thereby bonding the item of hardware to the glass substrate.