Abstract: Embodiments of a deadfront article are provided. The deadfront article includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The deadfront article also includes a semi-transparent layer disposed onto the second surface of the substrate. The semi-transparent layer has a region of a solid color or of a design of two or more colors, and the semi-transparent layer has a first optical density. Further, the deadfront article includes a contrast layer disposed onto the region. The contrast layer is configured to enhance visibility of the color(s) of the semi-transparent layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of a deadfront article for a display are disclosed herein. The deadfront article includes a cover structure having: an inner surface; an outer surface opposite the inner surface; a glass layer located between the inner surface and the outer surface; and a first layer of light transmitting ink or pigment located between the inner surface of the cover structure and the glass layer. The deadfront article also includes a light guide layer having: an inner surface; and an outer surface facing toward the inner surface of the cover structure. A light extraction layer located on at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the light guide layer.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a process comprises fixing a first portion of a flexible glass substrate into a first fixed shape with a first rigid support structure and attaching a first display to the first portion of the flexible glass substrate or to the first rigid support structure. After fixing the first portion and attaching the first display, and while maintaining the first fixed shape of the first portion of the flexible glass substrate and the attached first display, cold-forming a second portion of the flexible glass substrate to a second fixed shape and fixing the second portion of the flexible glass substrate into the second fixed shape with a second rigid support structure.

Abstract: A glass article comprises a glass substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, the second major surface being opposite the first major surface and a decorative ink layer disposed on the second major surface of the decorative ink layer and a conductive ink layer disposed on the second major surface. The conductive ink layer comprises conductive material dispersed in a dispersion medium and a sheet resistance that is less than a sheet resistance of the decorative ink layer. The conductive ink layer comprises a plurality of sensing structures arranged in a touch sensing circuit configured to vary in electrical properties in response to electromagnetic interactions with an external object.

Abstract: An oil cooling system for an electric machine that includes a housing and a stator accommodated in the housing, the stator having a first end part and a second end part in an axial direction of the electric machine. The oil cooling system includes an oil inlet, for receiving external cooling oil; a first annular oil application pipe, located at the first end part and in fluid communication with the oil inlet; and a second annular oil application pipe, located at the second end part and in fluid communication with the oil inlet. An axial oil application part is located between the first end part and the second end part and formed by a housing inner wall and a stator outer wall. The axial oil application part receives cooling oil from at least one of the first annular oil application pipe and the second annular oil application pipe.

Abstract: An article including: (a) a substrate (i) including a first primary surface and a second primary surface facing generally away from the first primary surface and (ii) exhibiting a substrate index of refraction; (b) a first layer of a high reflectance ink (i) layered over the second primary surface of the substrate, and (ii) exhibiting an ink index of refraction that is greater than the substrate index of refraction; and (c) a second layer of a substantially opaque ink, the second layer layered over the first layer, with the first layer sandwiched between the second layer and the substrate. The first layer is substantially free of a metallic component. For electromagnetic radiation throughout an entirety of the visible spectrum initially transmitted through the first primary surface of the substrate and incident on the first layer, the article exhibits an average reflectance that is greater than or equal to 4%.

Abstract: A drive system for a vehicle, and a vehicle. The drive system includes a housing, containing an electric motor of the drive system, and a cover fixed to the housing and formed with a cavity accommodating a transmission of the drive system A boost connector passes through the cover and extending into the housing, and is electrically connected to an electrical connector of the electric motor.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a decorated glass are provided. The decorated glass includes a transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface is opposite the first major surface. The decorated glass also includes a black ink layer disposed on the second major surface in a display region. The black ink layer has a transmission coefficient of between 0.2 and 0.85 with respect to incident light having a wavelength of 400 nm to 700 nm. The decorated glass has 2% or less of sparkle when measured from the first major surface via pixel power deviation reference (PPDr).

Abstract: A process comprises cold-forming a flat glass substrate into a non-planar shape using a die. The cold-formed glass substrate is bonded to a non-planar rigid support structure at a plurality of non-planar points using the die. Bonding methods include injection molding the non-planar rigid support structure, and direct bonding. An article is also provided, comprising a cold-formed glass substrate having opposing major surfaces and a curved shape, the opposing major surfaces comprising a surface stress that differ from one another. The cold-formed glass substrate is attached to a rigid support structure having the curved shape. The cold-formed glass substrate includes an open region not in direct contact with the non-planar rigid support structure, and the open region has a curved shape maintained by the non-planar rigid support structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes glass articles comprising a glass substrate and a variable transmittance component disposed on the glass substrate. The variable transmittance component comprises an electrically responsive material configured to switch between a first transmission state and a second transmission state in response to a change in voltage applied to the variable transmittance component. The variable transmittance component is electrically adjustable between a first configuration, in which at least a portion of the electrically responsive material is in the first transmission state such that a first average transmittance of a region of the glass article including the portion is less than or equal to 25% and a second configuration, in which the portion of the electrically responsive material is in the second transmission state and the region comprises a second average transmittance that is greater than or equal to 40%. In the first configuration, a deadfronting effect is realized.

Abstract: Embodiments of a decorated glass are provided. The decorated glass includes a transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface is opposite the first major surface. The decorated glass also includes a black ink layer disposed on the second major surface in a display region. The black ink layer has a transmission coefficient of between 0.2 and 0.85 with respect to incident light having a wavelength of 400 nm to 700 nm. The decorated glass has 2% or less of sparkle when measured from the first major surface via pixel power deviation reference (PPDr).

Abstract: An oil cooling system for an electric which includes a housing and a stator accommodated in the housing. The stator has a first end part and a second end part in an axial direction of the electric machine. The oil cooling system includes an oil inlet, for receiving external cooling oil, a first annular oil application pipe, located at the first end part and in fluid communication with the oil inlet, and a second annular oil application pipe, located at the second end part and in fluid communication with the oil inlet. An axial oil application part is located between the first end part and the second end part and formed by a housing inner wall and a stator outer wall. The axial oil application part receives cooling oil from at least one of the first annular oil application pipe and the second annular oil application pipe.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A drive system for a vehicle, and a vehicle. The drive system includes a housing, containing an electric motor of the drive system, and a cover fixed to the housing and formed with a cavity accommodating a transmission of the drive system A boost connector passes through the cover and extending into the housing, and is electrically connected to an electrical connector of the electric motor.

Abstract: An electric drive system includes a housing, which is internally provided with an electric motor, a controller and a transmission, wherein the electric motor includes a stator and a rotor. A first electrical connector, which is arranged in the housing and is located at an outlet terminal of the stator, is connected electrically to the controller, and a second electrical connector, which is arranged in the housing and is located at the outlet terminal of the stator is connected electrically to the stator. A cooling system includes a cooling channel arranged on the housing and a coolant distribution assembly connected to the cooling channel and having at least one first hole provided thereon. The first hole permits coolant flow through first hole toward the first electrical connector. At least one second hole permits coolant flow through the at least one second hole toward the second electrical connector.

Abstract: A housing assembly for an electric drive device, the housing assembly including a housing and an electric motor cover. The housing includes a first housing portion, the first housing portion at least partially accommodating an electric motor of the electric drive device, and a second housing portion located at one end of the first housing portion, the second housing portion accommodating a speed reducer of the electric drive device. The electric motor cover is fitted to another end of the first housing portion and includes a cover portion and a cavity portion. The cavity portion and the first housing portion together form an electric motor cavity for accommodating the electric motor.

Abstract: Embodiments of a deadfront configured to hide a display when the display is not active are provided. The deadfront includes a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface is opposite the first major surface. The deadfront also includes a neutral density filter disposed on the second major surface of the transparent substrate and an ink layer disposed on the neutral density filter. The deadfront defines at least one display region in which the deadfront transmits at least 60% of incident light and at least one non-display region in which the deadfront transmits at most 5% of incident light. A contrast sensitivity between each of the at least one display region and each of the at least one non-display region is at least 15 when the display is not active.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system and methods for forming the same are disclosed. A glass substrate is bent to a curved shape within a mold cavity, and a liquid polymer material is delivered to the mold and is in contact with the curved glass substrate. The liquid polymer is solidified to form a polymer frame that engages the bent glass substrate, and the engagement between the frame and the glass substrate holds the glass substrate in the bent shape. The temperature of the glass substrate during the bending process and formation of the frame are maintained below the glass transition temperature of the glass substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of a deadfront configured to hide a display when the display is not active are provided. The deadfront includes a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface is opposite the first major surface. The deadfront also includes a neutral density filter disposed on the second major surface of the transparent substrate and an ink layer disposed on the neutral density filter. The deadfront defines at least one display region in which the deadfront transmits at least 60% of incident light and at least one non-display region in which the deadfront transmits at most 5% of incident light. A contrast sensitivity between each of the at least one display region and each of the at least one non-display region is at least 15 when the display is not active.