MULTI-LAYER PROTECTIVE WINDOW SYSTEM FOR NON-MILITARY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME

摘要

A protective window system for non-military heavy equipment including: at least two window panes with at least one air gap therebetween wherein the thickness of each window pane and the size of the air gap is determined such that the window system meets or exceeds UL/ANSI 752 level 1 testing. In particular, the panes may be of polycarbonate, formed with a curved shape and between 5 and 30mm thick. The air gap may be between at least two of the at least two window panes that is between 5 and 50mm thick. The window system may include a channel for transporting conditioned air and a vent for allowing the conditioned air to enter the air gap; and a hinge mechanism for allowing at least one of the at least two window panes to move in relation to another of the at least two window panes.