摘要 |
<p>A laminated article is provided which is particularly well adapted for use as an automotive sidelite. The laminated article includes a first ply (12), a second ply (20) and an interlayer (18) located between the two plies, with the two plies and interlayer dimensioned such that the laminated article has a total thickness of about 4.0 - 6.0 mm, more preferably of about 4.0 - 5.0 mm. The plies are preferably heat strengthened glass in the thickness range of about 1.0 - 3.0 mm. The interlayer is preferably a plastic material, such as polyvinyl butyral, and has a thickness in the range of about 0.50 - 0.80 mm. A coating (16), such as a solar control coating or electroconductive coating, can be formed or deposited on one or more surfaces of the plies and/or interlayers. A method and apparatus are also provided for producing a laminated sidelite of the invention.</p> |