GLASS LAMINATE SYSTEM FOR HOCKEY RINKS

摘要

A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield is provided for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink. The glass shield includes a glass panel and a glass- retaining plastic film adhered to the glass panel such that the plastic film substantially covers a surface of the panel. Preferably, the plastic film has a thickness of at least about 0.014 inch. At least one edge retainer may be engaged on an edge of the glass panel such that the edg e retainer extends over substantially the full length of the engaged edge of the glass and overlaps the plastic film. The edge retainer portions) preferably are U-shaped channels construct ed of transparent polyvinyl chloride. Preferably, the glass panels are rectangular , and may include cutouts at their top corners to assist in mounting the glass shield atop the dasher board. To further support the glass, an additional plastic film may be applied to at least a portion of a second surface of the glass.