JPH0376189B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a kit for repairing motor vehicles.

In US Application Nos. 3,562,366 and 3,765,975, cracks in the windshield are repaired by supersonic vibration or mechanical force and a polymer solution fills the cracks in the windshield. Further, in the patent described in No. 3,562,366, negative pressure cycles and positive pressure cycles are used alternately under certain conditions. Another method, No. 3997520, promotes filling cracks in windshields by squirting a polymer solution before injection and then applying positive and negative pressure cycles. To repair the windshield, it ensures that the windshield is completely filled with the polymer solution or other repair material, thereby allowing it to be completely filled with the repair material. There have been problems with the use of negative and positive pressure cycles to specify precise pressure levels long enough to monitor the repair process to compensate for the release of air from a windshield crack cavity.

The present invention provides a windshield repair kit for positioning a repair assembly over a crack in the windshield, securing the windshield repair assembly, and having a longitudinal cylindrical opening and one end disposed in the windshield. Position the screw with the gasket in the repair assembly positioned above so that the end of the gasket is on the windshield and the gasket on the end of the screw generally provides a fluid tight seal to the windshield. Rotate the screw down onto the windshield until it forms, inject the repair material into the windshield area through the screw, and apply it over the crack in the windshield for approximately 3 to 7 seconds. Create a vacuum within a mercury column of 20 inches (38.1 cm to 63.5 cm (15
Create a vacuum above the windshield lining to within 25 inches of mercury (50.8 cm to 76.2 inches of mercury), maintain the increased vacuum for approximately 3 to 7 minutes, and add 50.8 cm to 76.2 inches of mercury
Increase the vacuum above the windshield to within a range of 20 to 30 inches, thereby forcing air to the outside of the windshield and keeping the vacuum on the windshield for approximately 3 to 10 minutes. create pressure,
Thereby, a kit for repairing windshield cracks is assembled, characterized in that it consists of extruding a repair material into the windshield cracks.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a reusable kit and repair assembly for repairing windshield cracks.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a means for visually monitoring windshield repairs, generally including the formation of a fluid-tight seal in the windshield arrangement and the evacuation of air from cracked areas of the windshield. It is in.

It is further an object of the present invention to specify precise pressure levels and times to ensure complete filling of the windshield with repair material.

Other objects, advantages, and features of the invention will become apparent from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a windshield repair kit 1 used for repairing windshields in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the windshield 10 to be repaired has a plastic layer 12 sandwiched between an inner glass layer 14 and an outer glass layer 16. As a typical example of a safety glass windshield crack, the outer glass layer 16 has a conically shaped cavity 18 having a conically shaped glass segment 20 . The area of cavity 18 is filled with a repair material which is solidified to hold conical glass piece 20 in place and prevent reflection of light in cavity 18. Repair assembly 22 is mounted in position on windshield 10 to begin repairing the windshield crack indicated by cavity 18 .

The components necessary for repairing a spotted windshield are supplied in the form of a kit 1 as shown in FIG. The repair assembly 22 comprises a base 24 having an opening (not shown), a neck 28 attached to the base 24 having a circular opening 30, shown in FIG. a suction cup 32 attached to one side of the suction cup 24; an arm 34 attached to the suction cup and perpendicular to the base 24 and protruding perpendicularly to the base 24 through the base opening; and a clamp 36 adapted to move the arm 34 so as to pull it outward. Repair assembly 22
A mirror is provided on the side of the windshield opposite the windshield 10 and positioned facing the windshield 10. Circular opening 3 in repair assembly neck 28
Screw 38 is shown adapted to be positioned at zero. The screw 38 has a longitudinal cylindrical opening 40, such as an O-ring 42, attached to the end of the screw 38 opposite the head of the screw 38.
and a gasket. A tube 44 is provided and is adapted to be positioned at the end of the threaded cylindrical opening 40 opposite the O-ring 42.

A repair material 46 is provided and is adapted to fill the conical cavity 18 surrounding the conical glass segment 20 shown in FIG. The kit has a repair material applicator adapted to fit into the cylindrical opening 40 of the screw 38. The repair material applicator shown in FIG. 2 is a syringe 48 that is adapted to be filled with repair material 46. The repair material applicator shown in FIG.
Additionally, a needle 50 is provided which is attached to the syringe 48 and adapted to be inserted into the tube 44. Alternatively, the repair material applicator may be a disposable plastic container with or without a predetermined amount of repair material 46 adapted to fit into the cylindrical opening 40 or tube 44. It may also have a protruding feeder. The device for delivering a predetermined amount of repair material 46 in a cylindrical screw 40 to the crack area 18 of the windshield is suitable for use as a repair material applicator.

A vacuum pump 52 is shown and is adapted to be attached to thread 38 or alternatively to tube 44 by a hose 53. Gauge 54
measures the level of vacuum supplied by the pump. Also shown on screw 38 is a positive pressure applicator 56 which is adapted to be inserted into tube 44 as an alternative. Positive pressure applicator 56 in one embodiment is a syringe with a notched handle 58 that engages a clip 60 positioned on the pressure syringe. Instead of a pressure syringe, an air pump (not shown) with a conventional check valve arrangement may be used as a positive pressure applicator. Alternatively, a single device capable of drawing a vacuum and applying pressure may be a vacuum pump 52.
and positive pressure applicator 56. This is advantageous since only one attachment to the screw 38 or tube 44 is required. If a repair material is selected that must be treated with ultraviolet light before solidifying inside the windshield crack,
An ultraviolet radiation source 62 is provided to provide ultraviolet radiation to the area surrounding the crack after the repair material has been inserted into the crack.

FIG. 4 shows a kit 2 according to a modified example. Parts of kit 2 that are the same as kit 1 are numbered the same. Parts that are different from Kittu 2 are numbered in the 100s.

In the kit 2, the mirror 37 is attached to the support frame 16.
6, the supporting frame 1
66 is secured to the windshield by a pair of suction cups 168. Repair assembly network 28
The screw 38, which is adapted to be positioned in the circular opening 30 of the gasket, replaces the O-ring 42 shown in FIG.
ring). The quadrilateral ring 142 provides a low pressure seal in the negative and positive pressure ranges which are important for star cracking due to excessive pressure.

A tube 144 is provided and adapted to be positioned at the end of the threaded cylindrical opening 40. tube 14
4 is made from Delrin, a synthetic material that does not absorb moisture. A coupling fitting (not shown) is attached to the end of Delrin tube 144.

A single fluid pressure pump 152 is provided, which represents an alternative position to the vacuum pump 52 and positive pressure applicator 56 shown in FIG. Fluid pressure pump 152 has a two-way valve 170 operated by caps 172 and 176;
70 controls whether pump 152 draws negative or positive pressure. Two check valves 169 and 171 are connected to two-way valve 17 by pipe 173.
Concatenated to 0. Two check valves 169 and 171 are connected by fittings 177 and 179 to a piston cylinder 181 having a piston 174 and a tube 178, as well as tube 144 being connected to valve 170. Connection fitting (not shown)
is attached to the end of tube 178. Gauge 1
54 is attached to the housing of tube 178, and the gauge 154 measures negative pressure in inches of mercury and positive pressure in square inches.

When cap 172 of two-way valve 170 is withdrawn, air is drawn through valve 170, tube 173 and check valve 169 into fitting 177 and piston cylinder 181 and into tube 178, so that when piston 174 is withdrawn, the pump supplies negative pressure. When the cap 176 of the two-way valve 170 is pulled out as shown in FIG.
9, check valve 171, pipe 175, valve 1
70 into tube 178, the pump provides positive pressure when piston 174 is pushed. A hole (not shown) in valve 170 releases excess air to the pressure side during vacuum mode when piston 174 is pushed and releases vacuum from the vacuum side during positive pressure mode when piston 174 is pulled. do.

A pair of fixing clips are provided at both ends of the hose 53. Each clip 180 is mounted over a connecting fitting of tubes 144 and 178 to provide a fluid tight seal.

FIG. 5 shows a preferred embodiment of the repair assembly 22 and mirror 37 for use with kit 1 or kit 2. Components of the repair assembly 22 that are the same as the repair assembly 22 shown in FIGS. 1-4 are numbered the same. Different parts are numbered in the 200s.

Referring to FIG. 5, a preferred repair assembly 22
has a suction cup base 22 that is readily available for purchase. Suction cup base 22 shown in FIG.
1 includes a base 224 having a plurality of openings, at least one handle 2 to facilitate removal of the repair assembly 22 from the surface of the windshield 10;
43 and attached to the windshield side of the base 224;
protruding through the lateral opening of the suction cup 2
32, the arm 234 is removable from the base 224 to expel air from the suction cup and thereby attract the edge of the suction cup 232 to the windshield 10. There is.

Repair assembly 22 also includes a neck 228 having a first portion 229 with a circular opening 230 adapted to receive screw 38 therein; 229, the second portion 231 is formed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal slit 23.
It has 3. Base 224 of suction cup base 221
a first pivot coupler 235 positioned at the top of the
is connected to the suction cup base 221, and the neck 22 is connected to the suction cup base 221.
A longitudinal slit 233 in the second portion 231 of the
connected to.

The first adjusting screw 237 is connected to the first rotary coupler 23
5, the first adjustment screw 237 is
The adjustment screw 237 functions as a first adjustment device.
is movable by means of a first pivot coupling 235 so that the neck can rotate about the absorbent cup base 221. The first adjustment screw 237 is connected to the first pivot coupling so that rotation about the suction cup base 221 allows the neck 228 to be moved to an approximate position (with respect to the windshield wrap area 18). 1 to loosen 235
It can be rotated in any direction. Next, the first adjustment screw 237 can be rotated in the opposite direction so that the first pivot coupler 235 can be tightened, so that the neck 228 is
It cannot rotate freely around 21.
Instead of the first adjusting screw 237, another first adjusting device can be used, such as a clamp or the like.

A second pivot coupler 239 extends from the first pivot coupler 235 through a longitudinal slit in the second portion 231 of the neck 228 . A second adjustment screw 241 is associated with a second pivot coupler 239 that functions as a second adjustment device and that the second pivot coupler 239 is longitudinally The slit 233 can be moved in the lengthwise direction, and the neck 288 is connected to the second pivot coupler 23.
It is movable so that it can rotate around 9.
The second adjustment screw 241 is the first adjustment screw 237
is similar to.

The second adjustment screw 241 is connected to the second rotary coupler 23
9 can be loosened and moved along the length of the longitudinal slit 233 or the neck 228 can be pivoted about the second pivot coupler, thereby allowing the neck 228 to move into the cylindrical opening 230 of the neck 228. It is rotatable in one direction to move the positioned screw 38 and position it directly over the area 18 of the windshield crack. The second adjusting screw 241 can then be rotated in the opposite direction to tighten the second pivot coupler 239, so that the second pivot coupler 239 is rotated along the length of the longitudinal slit. and the neck 228 cannot pivot about the second pivot coupler 239. The screw 38 is held firmly in place over the windshield crack. Similar to the first adjustment device, a second adjustment device such as a clamp or the like can be used in place of the second adjustment screw 241.

The adjustment by the second rotary coupler 239 is shown in FIG. 5 in comparison with the shape of the solid line and the shape of the shadow line.
In both figures, suction cup base 221 is positioned on a relatively flat portion of the windshield. The solid line diagram shows the windshield crack area 18.
is on a curved surface of the windshield 10, rather than on a flat portion of the windshield 10 in a plane parallel to the suction cup base 221. Therefore, the screw 38 is connected to the windshield crack area 18 even though the plane of the suction cup base 221 is not perpendicular to the windshield crack area 18.
is positioned by a second pivot coupler 239 such that it is positioned perpendicular to . In the image diagram, the suction cup base 221 is at the same position. However, the windshield crack area 18 is rather located on a flat portion of the windshield that is remote from and parallel to the suction cup base 221.

Therefore, the second pivot coupler 239 is moved by the second adjusting screw 241 and, compared to the actual view, the second pivot coupler 239 approaches the end of the longitudinal slit. and the net 228 is the second
is pivoted upwardly about the pivot coupler 239 substantially from the direction shown in the drawings.

As shown in FIG.
8, and the suction cup is adapted to be attracted to the windshield by applying manual pressure.

By kit 1 or kit 2 according to the present invention,
To repair the windshield, first insert the repair assembly 22 into the windshield crack cavity 18 so that the circular opening 30 in the neck 28 is located in the windshield crack cavity 18 as shown in FIG.
so that it faces directly above. Next, repair assembly 2
2, clamp 3 parallel to the windshield 10.
The arm 3 is fixed onto the windshield 10 by pressing the arms 6 parallel to each other and thereby connected to the suction cup 32 through the circular opening in the base.
4 outward and push down the edge of the suction cup 32 to attract it to the windshield 10. A mirror 37 then reflects the cracked area of the windshield to ensure that the repair assembly 22 is on the surface of the windshield and to monitor the stages of windshield repair.
Position the windshield on the opposite side of 2 so that it faces the windshield. By using a support frame 166 with tape or suction cups 168, as shown in FIG.
Fix 7.

Next, O-ring 42 or quadrilateral ring 142
Position the screw 38 within the circular opening 30 so that it points directly into the crack area of the windshield. The screw 38 is then pushed down onto the windshield by rotating the gasket, O-ring 42 or quadrilateral ring 142, generally forming a fluid tight seal, which 142 by visually observing the reflection.

The screw 38 also includes a tube 44 or tube 144 inserted into the threaded cylindrical opening 40, as shown in FIG.
has.

When using the modified repair assembly 22 shown in FIG. 5, the repair assembly 22 is positioned on the windshield 10 at a location near the crack area 10. Air is expelled from suction cup 232 and pushes arm 234 until suction cup 232 is attracted to the windshield. Next, thread the screw 38 into the circular opening 23 in the neck 228 above the crack area 18.
0, the second adjustment screw 24
Move 1.

The next step is to fill a repair material applicator, such as syringe 48, with repair material 46 and needle 50 is attached to syringe 48. The needle 50 is inserted into the threaded cylindrical opening 40 or alternatively into the tube 44 or tube 144 . If the tube is inserted into the threaded cylindrical opening 40, the syringe plunger is pushed through the needle 50 into the surface of the crack area of the windshield. syringe 46
And instead of the needle 50, a disposable plastic container with a protruding feeder may be used. The prong dispenser may be replaced by a tube 44 or tube 144 once the plastic container contains a predetermined amount of repair material 46 and the container is crushed to transfer the repair material 46 to the surface of the cracked area of the windshield. .

After injection of repair material 46, syringe 48 and needle 50 are removed from repair assembly 22. The next step is to connect the vacuum pump 52 to the screw 38 generally in a fluid-tight relationship using a device similar to that shown in FIG. 4 for the hose 53 or other suitable coupling means kit 2.
Or, as a modification, it is attached to the tube 44. Hydraulic pump 152 is attached to screw 38 or tube 144 by hose 53 with attachment clip 180. Next, O-ring 42 or quadrilateral ring 1
25.4 cm to 50.8 cm (10 to 10 cm) of mercury over the windshield crack area surrounded by
20 inches) to create a vacuum,
The pressure is measured by a gauge 56 attached to the vacuum pump 52 or a gauge 156 attached to the hydraulic pump 152 for approximately 3 to 7 minutes or until the mirror reflection of the crack area represents the initial evacuation of air from the crack. Measure until no bubbles appear. In the final vacuum step, which requires forcing air out of the windshield crack cavity 18, the vacuum is further increased to within the range of 20 to 30 inches of mercury for approximately 3 to 7 minutes or until the crack is removed. Hold until no bubbles appear in the mirror reflection of the area.
Vacuum pump 52 is then removed from repair assembly 22. If a hydraulic pump is used, pump 152 remains attached to repair assembly 22. As a modified example, 50.8cm to 76.2cm (20 to 76.2cm)
Create a vacuum in the range of 30 inches of mercury over the windshield crack area until no air bubbles appear in the mirror reflection of the windshield crack area, representing the end of air evacuation from the windshield crack. Maintain vacuum.

The next step is to create positive pressure above the crack area of the windshield to introduce repair material 46 into cavity 18. A pressure syringe 56,
Whatever form the air pump or hydraulic pump 152 takes, it generally engages the threaded cylindrical opening 40, or alternatively the tube 44 or tube 144, in a fluid-tight relationship. If the positive pressure applicator is a pressure syringe,
Pressure syringe plunger with notched handle 58
press until it engages the notch in the clip 60. In many cases, the desired level is 2.81, which is easily measured with gauge 154 of fluid pressure pump 152.
Kg/cm ² to 3.53Kg/cm ² (40 to 50 per inch square)
(pounds). In any case, the pressure is maintained for approximately 3 to 10 minutes, after which the repair assembly is removed from the windshield by lifting clamp 36 and then removing suction cup 32.
release.

Many repair materials solidify without further manipulation. However, some repair materials especially
Some polymers must be supplied with ultraviolet light to initiate the catalyst solidification reaction. In these cases,
The final repair step is to expose the cracked area of the windshield to ultraviolet light by ultraviolet light source 62 for approximately one minute to solidify repair material 46 within windshield cavity 18.

In accordance with the present invention, the repair assembly is positioned and secured over the windshield so that the circular opening of the neck is directly above the crack in the windshield. The mirror is then positioned on the side of the windshield opposite the repair assembly, facing the windshield, and secured to the windshield with tape.

Next, position the screw with the tube into the neck with the O-ring directly above the crack area of the windshield. The O-ring is lowered onto the windshield and the screw is rotated to generally form a fluid tight seal. The process of seal formation is monitored by viewing the mirror screw and O-ring areas.

The syringe is then filled with the polymeric repair material and the needle is attached to the syringe. Insert the needle through the threaded tube and press the syringe handle to transfer the polymer from the syringe to the crack area of the windshield.

The needle is then removed from the tubing. One end of the hose is attached to the tubing, typically in a fluid-tight relationship, and the other end is attached to the vacuum pump, also typically in a gas-tight relationship. Next, the vacuum removes the mercury
The pressure is increased to 20 inches and maintained for 5 minutes. Finally, the vacuum is 63.5 cm (25 cm) of mercury.
(inches) and maintained for approximately 5 minutes.

The hose and vacuum pump are then removed and a positive pressure applicator in the form of a pressure syringe is inserted into the tube in a substantially fluid-tight relationship. Press the pressure syringe handle to apply positive pressure over the crack area of the windshield until the handle notch engages the clip. The positive pressure is left in place for 5 minutes.

Polymers are used as repair materials that require ultraviolet light before solidifying in windshield cracks.
Therefore, in the next step, the repair assembly is removed from the windshield and a UV source is used for one minute to provide heat to the windshield crack area.

Many repair materials are suitable for use with the present invention. Generally, the selected repair material must be of sufficiently low viscosity to allow flow of the repair material into the crack cavity in the windshield, with or without heating. It must be rapidly solidified to a substantial reflectance. Typical repair materials used are resins and polymers. Examples of polymers used are polyesterepoxies and urethanes.
Other suitable repair materials are described in the prior art.

What distinguishes the invention is the vacuum sequence that is carefully measured and maintained prior to applying positive pressure to the crack area of the windshield. Also, the prior art does not disclose the use of a single manual hydraulic pump to apply both positive and negative pressure to the windshield crack area. Additionally, the prior art does not disclose the use of mirrors to monitor seal formation and to determine the end of the air evacuation step from the crack to completely fill the windshield crack with repair material. There is no need to degas the repair material before injection to allow for a strong vacuum.

Finally, the kit and its contents can be reused to repair cracks in the windshield.

The invention is not limited to the particular structure and arrangement of parts shown and described herein;
It is to be understood to cover all modifications within the scope of the following claims.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view for repairing a cracked windshield. 2 is a schematic illustration of the repair assembly portion of the windshield repair kit of FIG. 1 applied to a windshield having a crack; FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a repair assembly applied to a windshield having a crack. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a repair assembly applied to a windshield with a crack. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an alternative embodiment of a mirror portion and repair assembly of a windshield repair kit applied to a windshield having a crack. 14...Inner glass layer, 16...Outer glass layer, 2
8...Net, 30...Circular opening, 34...Arm,
38...Screw, 44...Pipe, 48...Syringe, 46...Repair material, 52...Vacuum pump, 53...Hose, 54
…gauge.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. (a) a repair assembly 22 adapted to be secured to the windshield 10 over the windshield crack 18;
(i) a suction cup base 221; and (ii) a first portion 22 having a circular opening 230.
9 and a second portion 231 formed at an angle to the first portion 229 and provided with a longitudinal slit 233.
(iii) a longitudinal slit 23 positioned at the top of the suction cup base 221 and connecting the suction cup base 221 to the second portion 231 of the neck 228;
(iv) a first pivot coupler 235 connecting to the neck 2;
(v) through a longitudinal slit 233 in the second part 231 of the neck 228; and a second pivot coupler 23 extending from the first pivot coupler 235.
(vi) the second pivot coupler 239 is movable along the length of the longitudinal slit 233 and the neck 228 is pivotable about the second pivot coupler 239; (b) having a longitudinal cylindrical opening 40 and perpendicular to the windshield 10 above the crack 18 in the windshield for repair assembly. Circular opening 2 of solid body 22
Screw 38 now installed within 30
and (c) attached to the end of the screw 38 adjacent to the windshield 10 and adapted to form a liquid-tight seal with the windshield 10 when the screw 38 is tightened onto the windshield 10. (d) a repair material applicator adapted to fit into the cylindrical opening 40 of the screw 38 for filling the windshield crack 18 with repair material; (e) a substantially liquid-tight gasket 42; Crack 18 in the windshield, which is attached to screw 38 in relation to
A kit for repairing cracks in a windshield, comprising a device for applying negative pressure and positive pressure to a windshield. 2. The suction cup base includes (a) a base 224 having a plurality of openings, and (b) a base 22 on the opposite side from the first rotary coupler 235.
(c) a suction cup 232 attached to the side of the windshield 10 and having at least one handle 234 for facilitating removal of the repair assembly 22 from the surface of the windshield 10; (c) attached to the suction cup 232 and having a base 224;
an arm 234 projecting through a side opening of the
The arm 234 is movable in and out of the base 224 in order to discharge air from the suction cup 232, thereby discharging air from the suction cup 232.
2. The kit according to claim 1, wherein the edge of the kit is adsorbed to the windshield 10. 3. The device for applying negative pressure and positive pressure to the crack 18 in the windshield is a single unit capable of drawing negative pressure and positive pressure, and which is adapted to mount the screw 38 in a substantially liquid-tight relationship. A kit according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a fluid pressure pump (152). 4. The fluid pressure pump 152 includes (a) a two-way valve 170 that controls whether to draw positive pressure or negative pressure, (b) two check valves 169 and 171 connected to the two-way valve 170, and (c ) a piston cylinder 181 connected to the check valves 169 and 171; (d) a piston 174 positioned within the piston cylinder 181; and (e) a gauge 154 communicating with the two-way valve 170.
The kit according to claim 3, characterized in that the gauge 154 is capable of measuring positive pressure and negative pressure. 5 (a) a tube 44 adapted to be inserted into the end of the threaded cylindrical opening 40 opposite the gasket 42 to guide insertion of a repair material applicator; and (b) tube 44 and a fluid pressure pump. 4. A kit according to claim 3, further comprising: a hose having fixing clips at both ends that can be attached in substantially liquid-tight relation to the hose. 6 Mirror 37 attached to the inside of the suction cup 268
, the suction cup 268 is positioned on the opposite side of the windshield 10 from the repair assembly 22, and is adapted to be attracted to the windshield 10 by being pressed by hand. A kit according to claim 1. 7. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a repair material 46 adapted to fill the crack 18 in the windshield. 8. The repair material applicator comprises: (a) a syringe 48 adapted to be filled with repair material; and (b) attached to the syringe 48 for conveying the repair material from the syringe 48 to the windshield crack 18. , and a needle (50) adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical opening of the screw (38). 9 Windshield crack 18 such that the repair material that requires ultraviolet light to initiate catalytic hardening is cured within windshield crack 18.
Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an ultraviolet source 62 adapted to supply ultraviolet rays to
Kits listed in section. 10 (a) On the crack 18 of the windshield,
a repair assembly 22 adapted to be secured to the windshield 10; (c) a screw 38 now positioned within the circular opening 230 of the repair assembly 22 ; (d) a cylindrical opening 40 in the screw 38 for filling the windshield crack 18 with repair material; (e) a windshield crack 18 adapted to be attached to the screw 38 in a substantially liquid-tight relationship;
a single pressure pump 152 for applying negative pressure and positive pressure to a region of the area, the single pressure pump 152: (i) controlling whether the pump 152 draws negative pressure or positive pressure; (ii) two check valves 169 and 171 connected to the two-way valve 170; (iii) a piston cylinder 181 connected to the check valves 169 and 171; and (iv) a piston cylinder 181. (v) a gauge 154 communicating with the two-way valve 170 capable of measuring negative pressure and positive pressure; Kittuto. 11 (a) a tube 44 adapted to be inserted into the end of the threaded cylindrical opening 40 opposite the gasket 42 to guide insertion of a repair material applicator; and (b) tube 44. 11. A kit according to claim 10, further comprising: a hose (53) provided at each end with fixing clips that can be attached in substantially liquid-tight relation to a pressure pump and a hose (53). 12 Mirror 3 attached to the inside of the suction cup 268
7, and the suction cup 268 is positioned on the opposite side of the windshield 10 from the repair assembly 22, and is adapted to be attracted to the windshield 10 by pressing it by hand. A kit according to claim 10. 13. The kit of claim 10, further comprising a repair material 46 adapted to fill the crack 18 in the windshield. 14. The repair material applicator comprises: (a) a syringe 48 adapted to be filled with repair material; and (b) attached to the syringe 48 for conveying the repair material from the syringe 48 to the windshield crack 18. and a needle (50) adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical opening of the screw (38). 15 Windshield crack 18 such that the repair material that requires ultraviolet light to initiate catalytic setting action is solidified within windshield crack 18.
Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an ultraviolet source 62 adapted to supply ultraviolet rays to
The kit described in item 0. 16 (a) a suction cup base 221; (b) a first portion 229 having a circular opening 230;
and a second portion 231 formed at an angle with respect to the first portion 229 and having a longitudinal slit 233; (c) a second portion 231 of the neck 228; a device for rotatably connecting the neck 228 to the suction cup base 221 via a longitudinal slit 233; (d) the neck 228 to the suction cup base 221;
(e) a screw having a longitudinal cylindrical opening 40 adapted to be installed within a circular opening 230 of the first portion 229 of the neck 228; 38, the suction cup base 221 is attached to the windshield 10 near the windshield crack 18, and the screw 38 selectively moves the neck 228,
and by rotating and selectively adjusting and fixing the adjusting and fixing device, the windshield is positioned over the windshield crack 18 and substantially perpendicular to the windshield 10. Repair assembly for repairing cracks in the shield. 17 (a) a suction cup base 221; (b) a first portion 229 having a circular opening 230;
(c) a neck 228 having a second portion 231 formed at an angle with respect to the first portion 229 and having a longitudinal slit 233; (c) positioned at the top of the suction cup base 221; , (d) a first pivot coupler 235 connecting the suction cup base 221 to the longitudinal slit 233 of the second portion 231 of the neck 228; 22
(e) through a longitudinal slit 233 in the second part 231 of the neck 228; and a second pivot coupler 239 extending from the first pivot coupler 235.
(f) The second pivot coupler 239 is movable in the length direction of the longitudinal slit 233, and the
(g) having a longitudinal cylindrical opening 40 and having a longitudinal cylindrical opening 40 for adjusting the neck The suction cup base 221 is mounted to the windshield 10 in the vicinity of the windshield crack 18 and has a screw 38 adapted to be mounted inside the circular opening 230 of the first portion 229 . selectively rotates the net 228,
By rotating and selectively adjusting and fixing the first adjustment device 237 and the second adjustment device device 241, the windshield can be positioned over the windshield crack 18 and approximately perpendicular to the windshield 10. A repair assembly for repairing a crack in a windshield, the assembly being positioned. 18 The suction cup base includes (a) a base 224 having a plurality of openings, and (b) a base 22 on the opposite side from the first pivot coupler 235.
(c) a suction cup 232 attached to the side of the windshield 10 and having at least one handle 234 for facilitating removal of the repair assembly 22 from the surface of the windshield 10; (c) attached to the suction cup 232 and having a base 224;
an arm 234 projecting through a side opening of the
The arm 234 is movable in and out of the base 224 in order to discharge air from the suction cup 232, thereby discharging air from the suction cup 232.
18. The repair assembly according to claim 17, wherein the edge of the windshield is attracted to the windshield 10. 19 (a) attached to the end of the screw 38 adjacent the windshield 10 and adapted to form a liquid-tight seal with the windshield 10 when the screw 38 is tightened onto the windshield 10; (b) the gasket 4 of the cylindrical opening 40 of the screw to guide the insertion of the repair material applicator;
18. A repair assembly as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that it comprises: a tube (44) adapted to be inserted into the end opposite the tube (44).