Patent ID: 6298606
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A method for making a window assembly for vehicles comprising:1) providing a window panel having a frit layer on at least a portion of one surface of said panel;2) providing at least one mounting member for attachment to said window panel, said mounting member having an attachment portion for mounting said mounting member on said window panel;3) applying a layer of adhesion promoting primer to at least one of an area of said frit layer on said window panel and said attachment portion of said mounting member;4) applying an adhesive on at least one of said area of said frit layer on said window panel and said attachment portion of said mounting member; and5) forming a joint by engaging said attachment portion of said mounting member with an area of said frit layer on said window panel, said adhesive and primer layer being disposed therebetween, and curing said adhesive disposed therebetween whereby said mounting member is bonded to said window panel, said joint being capable of withstanding a straight pull load of greater than at least 150 pounds applied at a rate of 25 millimeters per minute without failure.