WINDSHIELD REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

An apparatus (10) for repairing breaks (16) in safety glass, such as that found on automotive windshields (11), includes a self-contained, small fixture (21) which can be secured to the windshield and centered on the break (16). The fixture (21) includes connections for applying a vacuum source (48) for evacuating the break (16), and for connecting a self-contained and self-supported measured quantity of resin (57) to the fixture (21) so the resin (57) will enter the break (16) while the break (16) remains under a vacuum. The introduction of the resin (57) into the break (16) is thus enhanced, because the break (16) is under vacuum. When vacuum is released, pressure may be applied to the resin (57) to force it into the break (16) to completely fill the break (16) and provide for a visually acceptable repair. Curing of resins can then be carried out in a conventional manner.