With the push and development of polycarbonate (PC) roofs, simply reducing weight is not enough, and integral molding is a key advantage of this technology.

The Toyota Automatic Loom is currently exhibiting the "Multifunctional Resin Roof" at the "44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015" (October 29-November 8). The product is integrated to improve the appearance quality while integrating functions. The roof is made in a two-color molding process. The transparent PC portion is first injection molded, and then the mold is inverted, and the black PC portion as a frame is injection molded. The surface is coated with a silicon coating to improve light resistance.

The new resin roof features a one-piece shape that includes a "shark fin". There are antennas and rearview cameras on the shark fins. These parts (functions) are integrated into the resin roof by integral molding. In addition, the product uses a thin long light guide to change the configuration of the LED components, and is mounted on the shark fins to integrate the high brake lights onto the resin roof.

In recent years, the resin roof that has been used on the "Prius α" has only replaced the glass with polycarbonate, and has not integrated functions.

One of the advantages of one-piece molding is the higher quality of appearance. The shark fins are seamless with the windows and look cool. At present, the shark fins are fixed on the steel roof and have seams. Moreover, by improving the configuration of the LED assembly and the light guide body, the drop of the brake light is reduced.

Changing the glass to resin has the effect of reducing weight by 30-40%. However, it is said that the cost is likely to be doubled. Toyota's automatic loom said that it will promote measures such as functional integration in the future, and strive to keep the total cost at the same level.

In addition, Toyota's automatic loom has also developed a "resin triangle window" for PC windows. A high-hardness coating film made of silicon was prepared by CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) using a license from Exatec, USA. Wear tests using a wear wheel to detect haze indicate that the wear resistance of the product ensures that the field of view used on the front window is maintained. The new triangular window weighs 350g each, halving the glass triangle window.

Laminate Lighting

A laminate lighting system is a special lighting technology used to provide lighting effects for display and display devices such as laminates and display cabinets. Laminates are usually made of transparent or translucent materials, such as glass, acrylic, etc., to display products or items.

Laminate lighting By installing lamps under or on the side of the laminate, the light shines directly onto the laminate, achieving the highlight of the display items and creating an attractive effect. Common lighting methods include:

Laminate backlight lighting: The light is installed behind the laminate, and through the transparency of the laminate, the item shows a bright and uniform effect under the illumination of the light. In this way, the display items can look more vivid and eye-catching.

Laminate sidelight lighting: The light is installed on the side of the laminate, so that the light comes in from the side, through the refraction and reflection of the laminate, evenly illuminating the display items. In this way, the texture and details of the item can be highlighted, enhancing its attractiveness.

Laminate point lighting: The use of small, high-brightness lamps to focus the light on a specific location to highlight the focus or specific part of the display item. This is often used to highlight a product or specific detail to create a unique visual effect.

Laminate lighting technology can be applied to various scenarios, such as shopping malls, museums, exhibitions, stores, etc., for displaying jewelry, watches, artwork, merchandise, and other items. It can not only enhance the ornamental and attractive of the display items but also improve the overall effect of the display environment and enhance the beauty and experience of the space.

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