THREE DIMENSIONAL GLASS STRUCTURE, DECORATED MOLDING ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING DECORATED MOLDING ARTICLE

• US 20180003359A1
• Filed: 08/25/2016
• Published: 01/04/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2016
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Jin Ya Dian Technology Co., Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Jin Ya Dian Technology Co., Ltd.
• Inventors: Ying, Kuo-Liang, Lai, Ya-Yu
• Application Number:
  US15/246,571
• Publication Number:
  US 20180003359A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 1/00 Layered products having a non-planar shape
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 15/04 comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B11/08; next to a water-setting substance layer B32B13/06; next to a glass layer B32B17/061; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B23/042
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 15/08 of synthetic resin
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 15/14 next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 17/061 of metal
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2255/10 on synthetic resin layer or on natural or synthetic rubber layer
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2255/26 Polymeric coating
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2255/28 Multiple coating on one surface
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2262/106 Carbon fibres, e.g. graphite fibres
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/4023 on the layer surface, e.g. ink
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/408 Matt, dull surface
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• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/558 Impact strength, toughness
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/584 Scratch resistance
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2307/75 Printability
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2451/00 Decorative or ornamental articles wall paper B32B2607/02
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2457/00 Electrical equipment
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2605/003 Interior finishings
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 2605/08 : Cars
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/06 : as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material next to a layer of a particular substance B32B9/045; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B11/046; next to a water setting substance layer B32B13/12; next to a metal layer B32B15/08; next to a glass layer B32B17/10; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B19/045; next to a wood layer B32B21/08; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B23/08; next to a natural or synthetic rubber layer B32B25/08
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/08 : of synthetic resin
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/12 : next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/308 : comprising acrylic (co)polymers
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/32 : comprising polyolefins comprising vinyl (co)polymers or acrylic (co)polymers B32B27/30
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 27/36 : comprising polyesters
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 5/02 : characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer layer formed of metallic wires B32B15/02; layer formed of natural mineral fibres B32B19/02; layer formed of wood fibres B32B21/02
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 7/12 : using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• CPC Class Codes: C03C 17/34 : with at least two coatings having different compositions C03C17/44 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: C03C 2217/72 : Decorative coatings
• CPC Class Codes: C03C 27/02 : by fusing glass directly to metal
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 45/00 : Arrangements within vehicle lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, for purposes other than emission or distribution of light
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 25/12 : Flameproof or explosion-proof arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 3/02 : characterised by the shape
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/00 : Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 : Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: G02F 1/133603 : with LEDs

Abstract

A three dimensional (3D) glass structure for decorating a workpiece includes a 3D glass layer, a light emitting layer, and a decorating layer. The 3D glass layer has a front surface and a back surface opposite to each other. The light emitting layer is disposed on the back surface of the 3D glass layer. The decorating layer is disposed between the 3D glass layer and the light emitting layer.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional (3D) glass structure, for decorating a workpiece, the 3D glass structure comprising:

a 3D glass layer, having a front surface and a back surface opposite to each other;

a light emitting layer, disposed on the back surface of the 3D glass layer; and

a decorating layer, disposed between the 3D glass layer and the light emitting layer.

2. The 3D glass structure of claim 1, wherein the front surface of the 3D glass layer comprises a matte finish surface, a mirror surface, an uneven surface, or a combination thereof.

3. The 3D glass structure of claim 1, wherein the 3D glass layer comprises a curving-surface glass, a flat-surface glass, or a combination thereof.

4. The 3D glass structure of claim 1, wherein the decorating layer comprises a single layer structure or a multi-layer structure.

5. The 3D glass structure of claim 1, wherein the decorating layer comprises:

a base layer;

a pattern layer, disposed on the base layer; and

a hard coating layer, disposed between the base layer and the pattern layer.

6. The 3D glass structure of claim 5, wherein the decorating layer further comprises a first adhesive layer disposed on the pattern layer, so that the decorating layer is adhered to the back surface of the 3D glass layer by the first adhesive layer.

7. The 3D glass structure of claim 5, wherein the hard coating layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, the first surface is an uneven surface and the second surface is a flat surface.

8. The 3D glass structure of claim 7, wherein the hard coating layer contacts with the pattern layer via the first surface, and contacts with the base layer via the second surface.

9. The 3D glass structure of claim 1, wherein the light emitting layer comprises a backlight module of light emitting diode, a backlight module of conductive polymer, or a combination thereof.

10. A decorated molding article, comprising:

a workpiece, having an outer surface; and

the 3D glass structure as recited in claim 1, disposed on the outer surface of the workpiece, wherein the 3D glass structure is adhered to the workpiece via a second adhesive layer.

11. The decorated molding article of claim 10, wherein a material of the outer surface of the workpiece comprises plastic, metal, carbon fiber, glass, or a combination thereof.

12. The decorated molding article of claim 10, wherein the workpiece comprises a housing or an assembly part of an electronic apparatus, a housing or an assembly part of vehicle or a combination thereof, and the housing or the assembly part of vehicle comprises interior decoration of car, exterior decoration of car, car logo, car dashboard, intelligent key (I-key), engine start button, or a combination thereof.

13. A fabrication method for a decorated molding article, comprising:

providing the 3D glass structure as recited in claim 1; and

performing an in-mold decoration (IMD) process or an out mold decoration (OMD) process on the 3D glass structure, so that the 3D glass structure is adhered to an outer surface of a workpiece via a second adhesive layer.

14. The fabrication method for the decorated molding article of claim 13, wherein the IMD process performed on the 3D glass structure comprises:

disposing the 3D glass structure in an IMD mold having a molding cavity, wherein the 3D glass structure covers at least a portion of a surface of the molding cavity;

injecting the molding material into the IMD mold, so that the molding material and the 3D glass structure are combined to each other;

cooling the molding material; and

taking the decorated molding article out from the IMD mold.

15. The fabrication method for the decorated molding article of claim 13, wherein processing 3D glass structure performed by the OMD process comprises:

providing a workpiece;

disposing the workpiece and the 3D glass structure in a mold;

performing a high pressure decorative molding process, so as to adhere the 3D glass structure onto the outer surface of the workpiece via a second adhesive layer.

16. The fabrication method for the decorated molding article of claim 15, wherein the high pressure decorative molding process comprises:

performing a heating and softening process on the 3D glass structure;

contacting the 3D glass structure with the workpiece and performing a pressing process; and

performing a high pressure vacuum molding process on the 3D glass structure and the workpiece, so that the 3D glass structure adheres onto the outer surface of the workpiece.

17. The fabrication method for the decorated molding article of claim 13, wherein a process for forming the 3D glass structure comprises:

providing a 3D glass layer, the 3D glass layer having a front surface and back surface opposite to each other;

forming a light emitting layer on the back surface of the 3D glass layer; and

forming a decorating layer between the 3D glass layer and the light emitting layer.

18. The fabrication method for the decorated molding article of claim 17, wherein a process to form the decorating layer between the 3D glass layer and the light emitting layer comprises:

providing a base layer;

forming a pattern layer on the base layer;

forming a hard coating layer between the base layer and the pattern layer; and

forming a first adhesive layer on the pattern layer.

19. The fabrication method for the decorated molding article of claim 18, wherein a process to form the decorating layer between the 3D glass layer and the light emitting layer comprises performing a transfer molding process, the transfer molding process comprises:

performing a heating process on the decorating layer;

contacting the first adhesive layer of the decorating layer with the back surface of the 3D glass layer and performing a pressing process, so that the decorating layer is adhered to the back surface of the 3D glass layer via the first adhesive layer.

20. The fabrication method for the decorated molding article of claim 17, wherein a process for forming the decorating layer comprises directly forming the decorating layer on the back surface of the 3D glass layer by using printing, spray coating, electrical plating, vapor deposition, sputtering deposition, or a combination thereof.