Window unit assembly station and method.
Abstract
An insulating glass unit (IGU) assembly station may include an assembly table, a conveyor assembly, and a projection component. The mounting table may have a table surface configured to receive first and second glass panes, the table surface being positioned in an inclined plane relative to the vertical position. The conveyor assembly may be configured to translate the first and second glass panes along a translation path from a first end of the table surface to a second end of the table surface, the translation path being substantially parallel to the table surface. The projection component may be adjacent to the mounting table and may be configured to engage the first glass pane so as to extend at least the lower portion of the first glass pane from an initial position to a first offset mounting position. translation path.

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- 1REIVINDICACIONES 1. Una estación de montaje de unidad de vidrio aislante (IGU) que comprende:una tabla de montaje que tiene una superficie de tabla configurada para recibir primer y 5 segundo componentes de ventana transparente, la superficie de tabla es posicionada en una inclinación con relación a la posición vertical;un montaje de transportador configurado para trasladar el primer y segundo componentes de ventana transparente a lo largo de una trayectoria de traslación de un 10 primer extremo de la superficie de tabla a un segundo extremo de la superficie de tabla, la trayectoria de traslación es sustancialmente paralela a la superficie de tabla;y un componente de proyección adyacente a la tabla de montaje y configurado para embragar con el primer componente de ventana 15 transparente para trasladar al menos una porción inferior del primer componente de ventana transparente entre una posición inicial y una primera posición de montaje desplazada de la trayectoria de traslación;la estación de montaje de unidad de vidrio aislante está caracterizada porque comprende también: 20 una barra de presión que se extiende sustancialmente a través de la superficie de tabla y que puede trasladarse, tanto sustancialmente en paralelo a la superficie de tabla como sustancialmente perpendicular a la superficie de tabla, la barra de presión es configurada, tanto para empujar una 25 superficie frontal del primer componente de ventana transparente como para soportar una superfii ¿ primer componente de ventana transparente.
- 2La estación de montaje IGU de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el componente de proyección tiene una superficie de recepción entre un primer y segundo bordes, la superficie de recepción es configurada para recibir la porción inferior del primer componente de ventana transparente, en donde el componente de proyección además incluye una superficie de extensión configurada para unirse con la trayectoria de traslación en función de la extensión del componente de proyección hacia la primera posición de montaj e.
- 3La estación de montaje IGU de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el montaje de transportador es configurado para trasladar el segundo componente de ventana transparente a una segunda posición de montaje en donde el segundo componente de ventana transparente es sustancialmente paralelo a la superficie de tabla y está por detrás del primer componente de ventana transparente una vez que el primer componente de ventana transparente es extendido hacia la primera posición de montaje, en donde el segundo componente de ventana transparente tiene un bastidor espaciador acoplado con el mismo.
- 4La estación de montaje IGU de conformidad con la reivindicación 3, caracterizada porque la tabla de montaje tiene una ranura a través de la superficie de ' « la barra de presión incluye un dedo que se extiende de la barra de presión hacia la superficie de tabla, en donde el dedo es configurado para ser recibido por la ranura en la posición inicial del primer componente de ventana transparente, y en donde el dedo es configurado para embragar con una porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente y para soportar la superficie trasera del primer componente de ventana transparente cuando el primer componente de ventana transparente es desplazado de la superficie de tabla en la primera posición de montaje, y en donde en respuesta al montaje de transportador que traslada el segundo componente de ventana transparente hacia la segunda posición de montaje, el dedo es configurado para desembragar la porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente.
- 5La estación de .montaje IGU de conformidad con la reivindicación 3, caracterizada porque en respuesta al montaje de transportador que traslada el segundo componente de ventana transparente hacia la segunda posición de montaje, la barra de presión es configurada para empujar contra la superficie frontal del primer componente de ventana transparente para qonectar al menos una porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente al menos con una porción superior del bastidor espaciador para formar una IGU parcialmente acoplada, y en donde la IGU parcialmente acoplada incluye una separación entre la porción inferior del primer componí i.?- — a transparente y la porción inferior del bastidor espaciador que recibe el gas para formar una IGU llena con gas.
- 6La estación de montaje IGU de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, caracterizada porque el montaje de transportador es configurado para trasladar el segundo componente de ventana transparente y un tercer componente de ventana transparente hacia una segunda posición de montaje en donde el segundo y tercer componentes de ventana transparente son sustancialmente paralelos a la superficie de tabla y están por detrás del primer componente de ventana transparente una vez que el primer componente de ventana transparente es extendido hacia la primera posición de montaje, en donde el segundo y tercer componentes de ventana transparente tienen uno o más bastidores espaciadores acoplados con los mismos.
- 7La estación de montaje IGU de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizada porque la tabla de montaje tiene una ranura a través de la superficie de tabla, en donde la barra de presión incluye un dedo que se extiende de la barra de presión hacia la superficie de tabla, en donde el dedo es configurado para, ser recibido por la ranura en la posición inicial del primer componente de ventana transparente, y en donde el dedo es configurado para embragar con una porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente y para soportar la superficie trasera del primer componente de ventana transparente cuando el primer component — transparente es desplazado de la superficie de tabla en la primera posición de montaje, en donde en respuesta al montaje de transportador que traslada el segundo y tercer componentes de ventana transparente hacia la segunda posición de montaje, el dedo es configurado para desembragar la porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente.
- 8La estación de montaje IGU de conformidad con la reivindicación 6, caracterizada porque en respuesta al montaje de transportador que traslada el segundo y tercer componentes de ventana transparente hacia la segunda posición de montaje, la barra de presión es configurada para empujar contra la superficie frontal del primer componente de ventana transparente para conectar al menos una porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente al menos con una porción superior de uno de los uno o más de los bastidores espaciadores para obtener una IGU parcialmente acoplada, y en donde la IGU parcialmente acoplada incluye una separación entre la porción inferior del primer componente de ventana transparente y una porción inferior de uno de los uno o más de los bastidores espaciadores que reciben el gas para formar una IGU llena con gas.
- 9Un método de montaje de unidad de vidrio aislante (IGU), que comprende:recibir primer y segundo componentes de ventana transparente en la superficie de tabla de una estación de montaje, la superficie de tabla es pos! / inclinación con relación a la posición vertical;trasladar el primer y segundo componentes de ventana transparente a lo largo de una trayectoria de traslación de un primer extremo de la superficie de tabla a un segundo extremo de la superficie de tabla, la trayectoria de traslación es sustancialmente paralela a la superficie de tabla;embragar el primer componente de ventana transparente con un componente de proyección;trasladar al menos una porción inferior del primer componente de ventana transparente con el componente de proyección entre una posición inicial y una primera posición de montaje desplazada de la trayectoria de traslación;y poner el primer componente de ventana transparente de la primera posición de montaje en contacto con el segundo componente de ventana transparente para formar la IGU;caracterizándose el método porque comprende embragar una barra de presión con una porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente, la barra de presión es configurada tanto para empujar una superficie frontal del primer componente de ventana transparente como para soportar una superficie trasera del primer componente de ventana transparente cuando el primer componente de ventana transparente es desplazado de la superficie de tabla, en donde la barra de presión puede ser trasladada en un plano sustancialmente paralelo a la superficie de tabla.
- 10El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque el embrague del primei « ventana transparente y el traslado de al menos la porción inferior del primer componente de ventana transparente con el componente de proyección además incluye:recibir la porción inferior del primer componente de ventana transparente en una superficie de recepción definida entre un primer y segundo bordes del componente de proyección;y unir una superficie de extensión del componente de proyección con la trayectoria de traslación en función de la extensión del componente de proyección hacia la primera posición de montaje.
- 11El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 9, caracterizado además porque comprende trasladar el segundo componente de ventana transparente hacia una segunda posición de montaje, de manera que el segundo componente de ventana transparente es sustancialmente paralelo a la superficie de tabla y está por detrás , del primer componente de ventana transparente una vez que el primer componente de ventana transparente es extendido hacia la primera posición de montaje, en donde el segundo componente de ventana transparente tiene un bastidor espaciador acoplado con el mismo.
- 12El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 11, caracterizado además porque comprende:recibir un dedo de la barra de presión en una ranura a través de la superficie de tabla en la posición inicial del primer componente de ventana transparente, el dedo es configurado para embragar con la porción superior del primer componente de ventí .i,n *s y para soportar la superficie trasera del primer componente de ventana transparente cuando el primer componente de ventana transparente es desplazado de la superficie de tabla en la primera posición de montaje;y en respuesta al montaje de transportador que traslada el segundo componente de ventana transparente hacia la segunda posición de montaje, desembragar el dedo de la porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente.
- 13El método de conformidad con la reivindicación 11, caracterizado además porque comprende, en respuesta al montaje de transportador que traslada el segundo componente de ventana transparente hacia la segunda posición de montaje, empujar la barra de presión contra la superficie frontal del primer componente de ventana transparente para conectar al menos la porción superior del primer componente de ventana transparente con al menos una porción superior del bastidor espaciador para formar una IGU parcialmente acoplada y en donde la IGU parcialmente acoplada incluye una separación entre la porción inferior del primer componente de ventana transparente y una porción inferior del bastidor espaciador que recibe el gas para formar una IGU llena con gas.
Independent claims13
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(54) Title: WINDOW UNIT ASSEMBLY STATION AND METHOD.
(54) Title: WINDOW UNIT ASSEMBLY STATION AND METHOD.
(57) Summary
An Insulating Glass Unit (IGU) mounting station may include a mounting table, a carrier mount, and a projection component. The mounting table may have a table surface configured to receive first and second glass panes, the table surface being positioned on an inclined plane relative to the vertical position. The conveyor assembly can be configured to translate the first and second glass panes along a translation path from a first end of the table surface to a second end of the table surface, the translation path is substantially parallel to the table surface. The projection component may be adjacent to the mounting table and may be configured to engage with the first glass pane so that it extends at least the lower portion of the first glass pane from an initial position to a first offset mounting position from the translation path.
(57) Abstract
An insulated glass unit (IGU) assembly station can include an assembly table, a conveyor assembly, and a projection component. The assembly table can have a table surface configured to receive first and second panes of glass, the table surface being positioned at an incline relative to a vertical position. The conveyor assembly can be configured to transíate the first and second panes of glass along a translation pathway from a first end of the table surface to a second end of the table surface, the translation pathway being substantially parallel to the table surface. The projection component can be adjacent to the assembly table and can be configured to engage the first pane of glass to extend at least a bottom portion of the first pane of glass from an initial position to a first assembly position offset from the translation pathway.
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WINDOW UNIT ASSEMBLY STATION.
Field of the Invention
The present description relates to the manufacture of window units and, more particularly, relates to a window unit mounting method and station.
Background of the Invention
This section provides the background information related to the present disclosure that is not necessarily the prior art.
An insulating glass unit (IGU) includes two or more clear window components, for example, glass panes, positioned so that there is a gap between each of the clear window components. One or more physical spacers can be inserted between the transparent window components to create the gaps between the transparent window components. The spaces can be filled with air or another gas, for example argon, or they can be pumped at near vacuum pressure. The IGU can then be sealed to prevent air and / or moisture from entering the spaces between the clear window components. IGUs can provide a decrease in heat transfer between the two or more transparent window components, resulting in better thermal insulation by the IGUs.
Summary of the Invention
This section provides the general summary of the description, and is not a detailed description of its full scope or all of its features.
An insulating glass unit (IGU) mounting station is introduced. The IGU mounting station may include a mounting table that has a table surface configured to receive the first and second transparent window components, the table surface being positioned at an angle relative to the vertical position. The .IGU mounting station can include a protractor mount configured to move the first and second clear window components along one. translation path from a first end of the table surface to a second end of the table surface, the translation path is substantially parallel to the table surface. The IGU mounting station may also include a projection component adjacent to the mounting table and configured to engage with the first transparent window component to translate at least a lower portion of the first transparent window component between an initial position and a first position. Mounted offset from the translation path.
In some modalities, the component - γ. has a receiving surface between the first and second edges, the receiving surface is configured to receive a lower edge of the first transparent window component, wherein the projection component further includes an extension surface configured to join the translation path depending on the extension of the projection component to the first mounting position.
In other embodiments, the IGU mounting station further includes a pressure bar that extends substantially across the table surface and can be translated, both substantially parallel to the table surface and substantially perpendicular to the table surface, the pressure bar is configured, both to push a front surface of the first transparent window component and to support a rear surface of the first transparent window component.
In some embodiments, the protractor mount is configured to move the second clear window component to a second mounting position where the second clear window component is substantially parallel to the table surface and is behind the first clear window component. once the first transparent window component is extended to the first mounting position, where the according *. Clear window has a spacer frame attached to it.
In other embodiments, in response to the conveyor assembly that translates the second transparent window component to the second mounting position, the pressure bar is configured to push against the front surface of the first transparent window component to connect at least a top portion of the first, transparent window component with at least an upper portion of the spacer frame to form a partially coupled IGU.
In some embodiments, the partially coupled IGU includes a gap between the bottom portion of the first clear window component and the bottom portion of the spacer frame that receives the gas to form a gas-filled IGU.
In other embodiments, the mounting table has a slot through the table surface, where the pressure bar includes a finger that extends from the pressure bar to the table surface, where the finger is configured to be received by the slot in the initial position of the first transparent window component, and wherein the finger is configured to engage the top edge of the first transparent window component and to support the rear surface of the first transparent window component when the first transparent component is displaced from the table surface in the first mounting position.
In some embodiments, in response to conveyor mounting that translates the second transparent window component to the second mounting position, the finger is configured to disengage the top edge of the first transparent window component and the pressure bar is configured to push against the front surface of the first transparent window component to connect at least an upper portion of the first transparent window component to at least with an upper portion of the spacer frame to form a partially coupled IGU.
In other embodiments, the partially coupled IGU 15 includes a gap between the bottom portion of the first clear window component and the bottom portion of the spacer frame that receives the gas to form a gas-filled IGU.
In some embodiments, the conveyor assembly 20 is configured to translate the second transparent window component and a third transparent window component to a second mounting position where the second and third transparent window components are substantially parallel to the surface of ' table and are behind the first 25 transparent window component once the first transparent window component is exte <sup>L</sup>h?. first mounting position, where the second and third clear window components have one or more spacer frames attached thereto.
In other embodiments, in response to conveyor mounting that moves the second and third clear window components to the second mounting position, the pressure bar is configured to push against the front surface of the first transparent window component to connect at least an upper portion of the first transparent window component to at least an upper portion of one of one or more of the spacer frames to obtain a Partially coupled IGU.
In some embodiments, the partially coupled IGU includes a gap between the bottom portion of the first clear window component and the bottom portion of one of one or more of the gas-receiving spacer frames to form a gas-filled IGU.
In other embodiments, the mounting table has a slot through the table surface, where the pressure bar includes a finger that extends from the pressure bar to the table surface, where the finger is configured to be received by the slot in the initial position of the first transparent window component, and where the finger is configured to engage with the upper edge of the first window component trai <sup>1</sup> '·. ύ. supporting the rear surface of the first transparent window component when the first transparent window component is displaced from the table surface in the first mounting position.
In some embodiments, in response to conveyor mounting that moves the second and third clear window components to the second mounting position, the finger is configured to disengage the top edge of the first transparent window component and the pressure bar is configured to push against the front surface of the first transparent window component to connect at least an upper portion of the first transparent window component to at least with an upper portion of one of one or more of the spacer frames to obtain a partially coupled IGU.
In other embodiments, the partially coupled IGU includes a gap between the bottom portion of the first clear window component and the bottom portion of one of one or more of the gas-receiving spacer frames to form a gas-filled IGU.
An IGU assembly method is also presented. The method may include receiving the first and second clear window components on the table surface of a mounting station, the table surface being positioned at an inclination with vertical relationship. The method may include moving the first and second transparent window components along a translation path from a first end of the table surface to a second end of the table surface, the translation path being substantially parallel to the surface. table. The method may include clutching the first transparent window component with a projection component. The method may include translating at least a lower portion of the first transparent window component with the projection component between an initial position and a displaced first mounting position of the translation path. The method may also include contacting the first clear window component of the first mounting position with the second clear window component to form the IGU.
In some embodiments, the clutch of the first transparent window component and the transfer at least in the lower portion of the first transparent window component with the projection component further include: receiving a bottom edge of the first transparent window component on a defined receiving surface between the first and second edges of the projection component, and joining an extension surface of the projection component with the translation path as a function of the extension of the component of projection to the first posi <¿a.
In other embodiments, the method further includes clutching a pressure bar with an upper portion of the first transparent window component, the pressure bar is configured to both push a front surface of the first transparent window component and to support a surface. back of the first transparent window component when the first transparent window component is displaced from the table surface.
In some embodiments, the method further includes moving the second transparent window component to a second mounting position, such that the second transparent window component is substantially parallel to the table surface and is behind the first transparent window component one Once the first clear window component is extended to the first mounting position, wherein the second transparent window component has a spacer frame coupled therewith.
In other embodiments, the method further includes, in response to the conveyor mounting that translates the second transparent window component to the second mounting position, pushing the pressure bar against the front surface of the first transparent window component to connect at least one upper portion of the first transparent window component with at least one upper portion of the spacer frame to form a partial IGU. '
In some embodiments, the partially coupled IGU includes a gap between the bottom portion of the first clear window component and the bottom portion of the spacer frame that receives the gas to form a gas-filled IGU.
In other embodiments, the method further includes receiving a finger from the pressure bar in a slot through the table surface at the initial position of the first transparent window component, the finger is configured to engage a top edge of the first transparent window component and to support the rear surface of the first transparent window component when the first transparent window component is displaced from the table surface in the first mounting position. .
In some embodiments, the method further includes, in response to conveyor mounting that moves the second transparent window component to the second mounting position, disengage your finger from the top edge of the first clear window component and push the pressure bar against the front surface of the first clear window component to connect at least a top portion of the first clear window component to at least the top portion of the spacer frame to form a partially coupled IGU.
In other embodiments, the IGU part "u, 1 ^, u includes a gap between the lower portion of the first transparent window component and the lower portion of the spacer frame receiving the gas to form a gas filled IGU.
In some embodiments, the method further includes moving the second transparent window component and a third transparent window component to a second mounting position where the second and third transparent window components are substantially parallel to and behind the table surface. of the first transparent window component once the first transparent window component is extended to the first mounting position, wherein the second and third clear window components have one or more spacer frames attached thereto.
In other embodiments, the method further includes, in response to the conveyor mounting that translates the second and third clear window components to the second mounting position, pushing the pressure bar against the front surface of the first transparent window component to connect at least an upper portion of the first transparent window component to at least an upper portion of one of one or more of the spacer frames to obtain a partially coupled IGU .
In some embodiments, the parcel IGU includes a gap between the bottom portion of the first clear window component and the bottom portion of one of one or more of the spacer frames receiving the gas to form a gas-filled IGU.
In other embodiments, the method further includes receiving a finger from the pressure bar in a slot through the table surface at the initial position of the first transparent window component, the finger is configured to engage an upper edge of the first transparent window component and to support the rear surface of the first transparent window component when the first transparent window component is displaced from the table surface in the first mounting position.
In some embodiments, the method further includes, in response to conveyor mounting that translates the second and third clear window components to the second mounting position, the finger release from the top edge of the first clear window component that pushes the pressure bar against the front surface of the first clear window component to connect an upper portion of the first clear window component to an upper portion of one of one or more of the spacer frames to obtain a partially coupled IGU.
In some embodiments, the partially coupled IGU includes a gap between the lower transparent window component portion and the lower portion of one of one or more of the spacer frames receiving the gas to form a gas filled IGU.
Additional areas of applicability will be more apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present description.
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The invention could be more fully understood and appreciated by considering the following detailed description of various embodiments of the invention in connection with the attached figures.
Figure 1 represents a perspective view of a mounting station consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 2 represents a front view of the mounting station consistent with Figure 1.
Figure 3 represents an end view of the mounting station consistent with Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a schematic representation of a first stage of a process, consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 5 is an esc 'representation, ¿7. _ a second stage of a process, consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a third stage of a process, consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a fourth stage of a process, consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 8 is a detail end view during operation of a mounting station consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 9 is a detail view of a portion of a mounting station that has received the window unit components consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a mounting station consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 11 is a front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 10.
Figure 12 is a view of the embodiment represented in Figure 10, having the components dimensioned to the maximum of window unit.
Figure 13 depicts a schematic view of the consistent example window unit co: described herein.
Figure 14 represents a schematic side view of the example window unit of Figure 13.
Figure 15 depicts a schematic side view of another example window unit consistent with the technology described herein.
Figure 16 depicts a schematic isometric view of a portion of another example window unit component consistent with the technology described herein.
The corresponding reference numbers indicate the corresponding parts through all the different views of the figures.
Detailed description
Insulating glass unit (IGU) mounting systems involve the placement of two or more clear window components, for example, glass panes, separated from each other. The transparent window components can be separated from each other by inserting one or more spacers between the transparent window components. During mounting, IGU mounting systems typically use a vacuum system to remove a transparent window component from a floating table and to place the transparent window component on a mounting station. These vacuum systems require and:.,: 1 vacuum rear that prevents the operator of the IGU mounting system from being able to observe the process during operation. These vacuum systems are also complex, expensive, and time consuming. In some cases, clear window components can fall out of the vacuum backplate and break.
Gas filling of the IGUs and / or pumping of the pressure in the IGUs to near vacuum pressure can be accomplished in several ways. One technique is to form a sealed IGU and subsequently drill or otherwise form a temporary hole in the seal, spacer, or one of the clear window components whereby the gas is injected, for example , argon gas. This temporary hole can then be sealed. An alternative technique is the use of special sealing conveyors that create a temporary seal with a gap or temporary hole in the IGU whereby the gas is injected, after which a current or additional seal can be applied. The pressure in the IGUs can also be pumped almost to a vacuum using either of these techniques. However, both of these techniques are complex, slow, and require additional equipment, which increases costs.
Accordingly, a window unit mounting method and station are presented. The window unit mounting method and station of the present descrip<sup>; </sup>mechanical components rather than a vacuum system during current IGU mounting. Compared to the vacuum system, these mechanical components are simpler, faster / cheaper, and allow the operator to observe the process. These mechanical components also provide only partial connection of the two or more clear window components with one or more of the spacers, for example, in an upper portion of the IGU, whereby a gap is left, for example, in the lower part, for filling gas in the enclosure.
The example modalities will be described more fully below with reference to the attached figures.
Figure 1 depicts a perspective view of a mounting station 100 consistent with the technology described herein. The mounting station 100 has a frame 110, a mounting table 120, a pressure bar 130, a blower 140 and a conveyor mounting 200. The mounting station 100 is holding the window unit components 300. The frame 110 it is generally configured to allow mounting station 100 to be independent. FIG. 2 depicts a front view of the mounting station of FIG. 1, where a conveyor housing 260 is positioned over the portions of the conveyor assembly 200. FIG. 3 depicts FIG. 1 mounting of a first end 126.
Mounting table 120 defines a table surface
121 configured to receive window unit components, such as window panes, window pane mounts, and the like. Table surface 121 is substantially flat. Table surface 121 is generally configured to be at a slight tilt relative to the vertical position, so that gravity helps hold window unit components 300 in position on mounting table 120. In a variety of embodiments, the table surface is tilted relative to the vertical position by at least 1 degree, at least 2 degrees, and at least 3 degrees. In a particular embodiment, the table surface is tilted relative to the vertical position by approximately 7 degrees.
Mounting table 120 defines a plurality of holes 122 through mounting table 120 and table surface 121 that allow air to pass to table surface 121. Blower 14 0 provides the pressurized air passing through of the plurality of holes
122 defined by mounting table 120. As such, an air path from blower 140 to pressurized air tank (not shown) is defined through the plurality of holes 122 in mounting table 120, so that the air tank, blower 140 and pluralic <sup>1</sup> .. <sub>w </sub>122 they are in fluid communication. This configuration reduces friction between window unit components 300 and table surface 121. Mounting table 120 also defines the incremental grooves 124 that extend from the upper end 127 to the lower end 125 of the mounting table 120 through length of table surface 121, which will be described in greater detail later.
The pressure bar 13 0 extends substantially across the width of the mounting table 120. The pressure bar 130 can be translated parallel to the table surface 121 from the upper end 127 to the lower end 125 of the table surface 121. Pressure bar 130 is configured to align with a first edge 302 of window unit components 300 and to assemble window unit components 3 00 together to form a window unit. In a variety of embodiments, pressure bar 130 presses window unit components 300 together along first edge 302. Pressure bar 300 is also generally configured to translate a first window unit component from the surface of Table 121 of mounting table 12 0 in a direction generally perpendicular to table surface 121 of mounting table 120, which will be described in greater detail later.
Conveyor assembly 200 is "generally" for linearly moving window unit components from first end 126 of mounting table to a second end 128 of mounting table 120 via translation path 270 . The components of the conveyor assembly 200 along the translation path 270 define a translation surface 272 that is configured to frictionally engage with each of the window unit components 300 along the portions of the surfaces of its lower edges 304. Translation path 270 is defined by at least one conveyor belt 230 and, periodically, by one or more projection components 210, wherein the projection components are sliding rollers 210. In a variety of embodiments, the trajectory of Translation 270 is parallel to table surface 121. Translation surface 272 is defined at least by portions of conveyor belt 230 along translation path 270. Generally, conveyor assembly 200 has components that include drive roller 220, conveyor belt 230, slip rollers 210, and a combination of idler rollers 240 and / or idler gears 250 to drive conveyor belt 230 and to adjust the tension of the conveyor belt 230. The conveyor assembly 200 is further configured to align a first component ..... *. ' to . \ window and a second window unit component, which will be described in greater detail later.
Figures 4-7 are schematic representations of the incremental process steps consistent with the technology described herein as observed from a second end 128 of mounting station 100. FIG. 4 depicts a first window unit component 310 that has been translated to the second end 128 of mounting table 120 along mounting table surface 121 and a translation path 270 defined by the conveyor mounting. 200. Figures 5-6 depict translation of the first window unit component 310 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the table surface 121. FIG. 7 depicts a second window unit component 320 that has been translated to align with the first window unit component 310 to be assembled.
Next, referring to Figure 4, the first window unit component 310 has been received by the mounting station 100. In a variety of embodiments the first window unit component 310 is at least one window pane, and It can also include other components. In a variety of embodiments, the first window unit component 310 is received by the mounting station 100 from a previous station on a line of ru portion of the bottom surface of the bottom edge 312 of the first window unit component 310 is clutched, frictionally, by at least a portion of the translation surface 272 along the translation path 270 at the first end 126 of the mounting station 100 (see Figure 1), and translation surface 272 is translated, whereby, window unit component 310 is translated to second end 128 of mounting station 100 to a position consistent with that depicted in Figure 2. Translation path 270 is defined, in part, by a portion of the receiving outer annular surface 214 of each of a plurality of sliding rollers 210 located adjacent to mounting table 121, so that the first drive component window is positioned on at least one sliding roller. In a variety of embodiments the slide rollers 210 are idler rollers.
One or more fingers 132 (see Figure 5 for an unobstructed view) of the pressure bar 130 are moved along the table surface 121 from top to bottom of the table surface to a clear position of the top edge 314 of the window unit component 310. The fingers 132 are moved to the table surface 121 and each incremental finger 132 is received by the incremental slot 124 defined by the mounting table 120. The fingers <sup>1,1</sup> * 'along the table surface 121 toward the top edge 314 of the window unit component 310, such that an inner surface 134 of the finger 132 is positioned adjacent to the rear surface 316 of the window unit component 310 ( see Figure 5).
Generally, each of the fingers 132 has an extension component 133 that extends from the pressure bar 130 in a direction towards the table surface 121 and a contact component that extends generally parallel to the table surface 121 The contact component defines a contact surface which is the inner surface 134 of finger 132. Extension component 133 and contact surface 134 allow finger 132 to receive an edge of a window unit component, which includes the surface of the first window unit component 310 that supports table surface 121.
Each of the incremental grooves 124 is generally dimensioned to accommodate the width and depth of the corresponding finger 132 to be received. Generally, each of the fingers 132 is similarly dimensioned, and likewise, each of the grooves 124 is similarly dimensioned. In one embodiment, the width of each slot is approximately 2.54 cm (1 inch). In one embodiment, the depth of each slot is approximately
3/8-inch (0.952 cm). Those person;
A person skilled in the art will appreciate the variety of dimensions that can be used for these components.
Next, referring to Figure 5, the 5 sliding rollers 210 are extended from translation path 270 and in a direction generally perpendicular to table surface 121. A first annular flange 212 and a second annular flange 216 prevent translation. from the bottom edge 312 of the first window unit component 310 10 beyond the outer annular receiving surface 214 of each of the sliding rollers 210. As such, when the sliding rollers 210 extend from the translation path 270, the bottom edge 312 of the first window unit component 310 is likewise translated out of the translation path 270.
While in the embodiments described herein the sliding rollers are described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other structures can be used that are positioned to mutually define the translation path to receive the surface of a first window unit component, and to extend to a position outside the translation path. These components are widely referred to herein as projection components. In an alternative embodiment, each of one or more projection components defines, for example, a receiving surface, an annular rotating receiving surface, of a sliding roller. In this embodiment, the fixed receiving surface can be configured to create relatively low friction forces that allow for movement of the window components therein. Similarly, the flanges can support the receiving surface of this projection component to prevent translation of a window unit component beyond the receiving surface. Projection components can also have other configurations.
Referring back to FIG. 5, in a variety of embodiments, prior to the extension of the slide rollers 210, the translation surface 272 defined by the conveyor assembly 200 is temporarily removed from the translation path 270 to avoid interference between the translation surface 272 and the first window unit component 310 during the extension of the sliding rollers 210. In this embodiment, the portions of the conveyor assembly 200 and / or the translation surface 272 are rotatably coupled with the frame of the mounting station 110 or the mounting table 120, so that the translation surface 272 Conveyor assembly 200 is rotated out of translation path 270 prior to extension of slide rollers 210, and is rotated back to translation path 270. or. extension of slide rollers 210. Other mechanisms for temporarily removing translation surface 272 from translation path 270 will also be appreciated by those of skill in the art.
At the same substantial time with the extension of the sliding rollers 210, the fingers 132 are translated out of the table surface 121, which translates the upper edge 314 of the first window unit component 310 out of the table surface 121. The Figure 6 depicts the first window unit component 310 in a mounting position between slide rollers 210 and fingers 132. With the first window unit component 310 in the assembled and cleared position of translation path 270, the second window unit component 320 can be translated along table surface 121 and translation path 270 toward mounting position. The mounting position for the second window unit component 320 is depicted in Figures 7 and 9. The mounting position is defined herein as the position of the applicable window unit components immediately prior to contacting the window unit components.
A portion of the bottom surface of the bottom edge 327 of the second window unit component 320 is frictionally engaged by the translation 272 defined by the components of the conveyor assembly 200 along the translation path 270, and the second window unit component 320 is translated into a mounting position as depicted in Figure 7. In a variety of embodiments, the second window unit component 320 is received by the mounting station 100 from a previous station on a manufacturing line. Sliding rollers 210 are no longer located along translation path 270, allowing linear translation of the second window unit component 320 from the first end 126 (see Figure 1) to the second end 128 of the station mounting path 100 along the linear translation path defined by the rest of the translation surface 272 of the conveyor assembly.
In the current embodiment, the second window unit component 320 is a second window pane 322 having a window spacer 324 coupled therewith. In some embodiments, the second window unit component may be multiple window panes coupled with one or more window spacers. The second window unit component is generally configured to be assembled with the first window unit component. In the current example, window spacer 324 has an exposed edge 326 in which the liquid is located. <sup>1</sup> - exposed edge 326 of window spacer 324 is configured to receive the first window unit component 310.
When the second window unit component 320 is in the mounting position, the top edge 314 of the first window unit component 310 is released by the fingers 132 to be substantially aligned with the top edge 328 of the second window unit component window 320, particularly the upper edge 328 of the second window pane 322. In a variety of embodiments, before releasing the top edge 314 of the first window unit component 310, the fingers 132 and / or the sliding rollers 210 may be translated towards the second window unit component 320 to better align the first component window unit 310 and the second window unit component 320. In some embodiments, the slide rollers 210 are retracted toward the table surface, and thus the second window unit component 320 brings the first window unit component 310 into contact with the second window unit component 320. Figure 7 shows fingers 132 after releasing the first window unit component 310 to be in contact with the second window component 320.
In a variety of embodiments, once the top edge 314 of the first window unit component 310 is released, the push bar 130 does? V:. «Front surface 318 of the first window unit component 310 toward the top edge 314 and compresses the first window unit component 310 against the sealing liquid on the exposed edge 326 of the window spacer 324 to engage the window unit components 310, 320. In a variety of embodiments, push bar 130 compresses first window unit component 310 and second window unit component 320 against table surface 121 to a predetermined width.
FIG. 8 depicts a detailed end view of a push bar 130 having fingers 132 that are engaging with top edge 314 of a first window unit component 310, consistent with the modalities of a mounting station 100. In Figure 8, both of the first and second window unit components are in the mounting position, almost to be contacted with each other. In the current embodiment, the inner surface of each of the fingers 132 defines a contact surface 134, which is configured to contact a portion of the rear surface 316 of the first window unit component 310. Generally, the contact surface 134 is configured to limit scratching or other marking on the first window unit component 310. Similarly, the push bar 130 defines a push surface 136 that is configured to contact the surface of the first window unit component 310, and 'is similarly configured to limit scratching or other marking on the first window unit component 310. The push surface 136 extends far enough below the fingers 132, so that the push surface 136 can contact the front surface 318 while the fingers are cleared of the top edge 314.
Depending on the coupling of the top edge 314 of the first window unit component 310 with the second window unit component 320, the window unit 300 can be moved to another manufacturing station. In one embodiment, the window unit 300 is moved to a gas filling station, where the space defined between the first window unit component 310 and the second window unit component 320 is filled with a gas. Window unit 300 can also be moved to other manufacturing stations. In one embodiment, the first partially coupled window unit component 310 and the second window unit component 320 can be moved to a gas filling station that includes an enclosure. The envelope can fully enclose the first partially coupled window unit component and the second window unit component 320. Then, gas filling can occur, after which the first window unit component 310 can <sup>1</sup> . j coupled with the second window unit component 320 and sealed, thereby creating a sealed gas fill IGU. In one embodiment, the enclosure can be pumped near vacuum before or during gas filling.
Figure 9 is a detail view of a portion of a mounting station 100 that has received the window unit components 300 consistent with the technology described herein. Mounting station 100 has at least one mounting table 120 and a conveyor mounting 200, both of which can be partially observed. Window unit components 300 are defined by a first component 310 and a second component 320 where, in the current embodiment, the first component 310 is a first window pane and the second component 320 is a second window pane 322 which it has a window spacer 324 coupled with it.
A translation surface 272 along the translation path 270 is in contact with at least a portion of the bottom edge surface 327 of the second window unit component 320. Each of the plurality of sliding rollers 210 defines a surface annular receiving exterior 214 which is in contact with a portion of the bottom edge surface 312 of the first window unit component 310 .. In current Figure 9, the outer annular receiving surfaces 214 of <sup>;</sup> or: Ó sliders 210 have generally been translated perpendicular outward from table surface 121 so that then outer annular receiving surfaces 214 are positioned outside translation path 270.
In the current embodiment, the first window component 310 and the second window component 320 are aligned through the use of a mechanical stop gate 280 that can be moved in a linear direction up and down, physically selective obstructing the translation path 270. In use, the mechanical stop gate 280 can be positioned to obstruct the translation path 270 during translation of the first window unit component 310 and the second window unit component 320, so that both of the first and second components window unit 310, 320 are optionally aligned with mechanical stop gate 280. Stop gate 280 can also be translated linearly in other directions. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that other procedures may also be used to align the window components.
In the current embodiment, each of the slide rollers 210 has an extension portion 219 that defines a secondary bearing surface 218 that joins the translation path 270 as a function of the slide rollers 210. In this embodiment, the portions The extension surface 218 supports the second window unit component 320 along the bottom edge surface 327 when the slide rollers 210 are in the extended position. In some other embodiments, an extension portion associated with a sliding roller 210 does not selectively define the translation path 270.
Figure 10 represents a perspective view of another embodiment of a mounting station 400 consistent with the technology described herein, and Figure 11 represents a front view of the system of Figure 10. The mounting station 400 has a frame 410 , a mounting table 420 defining a table surface 421, a pressure bar 430 and a conveyor mounting 440. The mounting station 400 is holding the window unit components 450. This embodiment is generally similar to the embodiments previously depicted, except in particular, for the configuration of the conveyor assembly 440. This particular embodiment lacks the drive roller coupled with a single conveyor belt that is depicted in Figure 1, and the conveyor assembly 440 has a series of alternating conveyor belt segments 442 and slip rollers 444, where the belt segments conveyor 442 and the annular surfaces the sliding rollers 444 mutually define a translation path 470 for a first window unit component. In this embodiment, multiple drive mechanisms can be used, or a single drive mechanism as will be understood in the art. Similar to the embodiments depicted above, the slide rollers are configured to translate outward, substantially perpendicular to the table surface 421 to prevent the slide rollers 444 from intersecting with the translation path 470.
As discussed above, in some prior art systems, vacuum devices are used to lift and hold window panes and bring them into contact with other window components. However, vacuum devices that connect to one of the larger surfaces of the glass also have the potential to leave a mark on the glass. In the mounting station embodiments described herein, it is possible to manipulate window panes and window subassemblies to construct window units without the use of a vacuum device, using the structures described herein.
Figure 12 depicts a mounting station 400 consistent with the embodiment depicted in Figures 10
eleven. In Figure 12, the components of united < <sup>r</sup>"They are of the maximum size accommodated or adapted by mounting station 400. As such, window unit components 450 extend across the width and height of table surface 421 of mounting table 420.
Mounting stations consistent with the technology described herein are compatible with window unit components that have a wide range of sizes. In general, the surface area of the table surface of the mounting table can define an upper limit to the size of the window components. In one modality the maximum window size that can be accommodated is 2.08 by 1.52 meters (82 by 60 inches). It should be appreciated that other window sizes can be adapted. The separation of the sliding rollers can help to define the lower limit of the size of the window components that can be adapted, so that adequate support is provided to the window unit components. Likewise, the spacing of the components in the conveyor assembly can also help define the lower limit on the size of the accommodated window components. Furthermore, the separation of the incremental grooves and the corresponding pressure bar fingers can also help to define the lower limit to the size of the accommodated window components. Other factors may also limit the sizes of window components that are tailored, material properties of window components such as structural rigidity, although the structural supports incorporated in the current design could help alleviate these limitations. In one embodiment, the window unit mounting station consistent with the technology described herein can accommodate or adapt components for a window unit as small as 0.35 x 0.35 meters (14 x 14 inches).
Figures 13 and 14 are schematic views of an example window unit consistent with the technology described herein. Window unit 10 has a first window pane 12, a second window pane 14, and a spacer 16 located between the first and second window panes 12, 14. The first and second window panes 12, 14 are adapted to allow that at least some amount of light pass through the window panes 12, 14. The first and second window panes 12, 14 are made of a translucent or transparent material. In at least one embodiment, the first and second window panes 12, 14 are made of a glass material. In another embodiment, the first and second window panes 12, 14 are made of a plastic material. In yet another embodiment, the first window pane 12 is of a different material than the second window pane 14.
The first window pane 12 ti J '7'. The surface 18 and an oppositely located second surface 20. Similarly, the second window pane 14 has a first surface 22 and an oppositely positioned second surface 24. The spacer 16 is located between the first and second window panes 12, 14 to keep the first and second window panes 12, 14 apart. Generally, spacer 16 is adapted to withstand the compressive forces applied to the first and second window panes 12, 14 and / or to maintain the desired space between the first and second window panes 12, 14.
The spacer 16 is engaged, in a sealed form, with each of the first and second window panes 12, 14 on an edge portion 26 of each of the first and second window panes 12, 14. In the embodiment shown, the spacer 16 is engaged, in sealed form, with the second surface 20 of the first window pane 12 and the second surface 24 of the second window pane 14.
While the example window unit herein has a first window unit component described as a window pane and a second window unit component described as a window pane and spacer mount, such as in the discussions associated with the Figures 4-9, those skilled in the art will appreciate that each window unit component can have a variety of configurations. From, the first window unit component is configured to be assembled with the second window unit component. As an example, in window units having three or more window panes and one or more spacers, the first window unit component may be a window pane and the second window unit component may be a multi-mount window panes having one or more spacers coupled thereto, wherein the first window unit component and the second window unit component are configured to be assembled. In yet another example, the first window unit component may be a window pane having a spacer, and the second window unit component may be a window pane.
Some contemplated mounting stations that are consistent with the technology described herein can be used with window units that have three or more window unit components and one or more spacers. For example, once the first window unit component and the second window unit component are assembled, the assembly may be moved to a position outside the linear translation path, at this point a third unit unit of Window can be translated along the linear translation path to a mounting position. So the mount can be put '<sup>,:</sup>.h, the third window unit component according to the concepts already described herein.
In some embodiments having three or more window unit components, the mounting station described herein may have secondary grooves and even tertiary grooves corresponding to secondary fingers and even tertiary fingers to selectively engage with additional window unit components. These modalities may additionally have secondary and even tertiary sliding rollers that are initially located along the travel path, which are configured to extend to varying distances to properly align the window unit components for assembly or mounting. Those of skill in the art will appreciate these variations.
Figures 15 and 16 represent schematic figures of two additional types of window units that can be assembled using the technology described herein. Figure 15 depicts a window unit 30 having a first window pane 32, a second window pane 34, and a third window pane 36, wherein the third window pane 36 may be referred to as an intermediate pane. A first spacer 38 is located between the first and second 34 window panes, and a se '... λ .... x 39 is located between the second 34 and the third 36 window panes. The first, second, and third window panes 32, 34, 36 may be similar to the window panes described in the discussion of Figures 13 and 14 above. In addition, the first and second spacers may be similar to the spacer described in discussion of previous Figures 13 and 14. The example window unit configuration depicted in Figure 15 can be referred to as a triple glass window unit having a stacked configuration.
Figure 16 depicts a partial schematic isometric view of another example triple glazed window unit that can be assembled with the technology described herein. Window unit 40 has a first window pane 42, a second window pane 44, a third window pane 46, and a spacer 48 that clutches, in sealed form, the first window pane 42 and the second window pane. The third window pane or intermediate glass 46 is retained between the first window pane 42 and the second window pane 44 by the spacer 48. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that multiple variations in the spacer structure will be compatible with the technology described herein, as well as, variations in the entire structure of the window mount.
Example embodiments are provided, so this description will be detailed, and fully convey the scope to those skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are noted, such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide detailed understanding of the modalities of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that the example embodiments could be included in many different forms and that they do not have to be interpreted to limit the scope of the description. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not · described in detail.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing only the particular exemplary modalities and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, singular forms one, one, and the could be understood to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term and / or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The terms comprise, which includes, includes and has, are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of characteristics, integers, stages, operations „indicated components, although they do not prevent the presence or addition of one or more others integer characteristics, stages, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein will not be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as the order of performance. It will also be understood that additional or alternative steps could be employed.
Although the terms, first, second, third, etc., could be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections do not have to be limited by these terms. These terms could only be used to distinguish an element, component, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Terms such as first, second, and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
The above description of the modalities has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. Nor is it intended to be exhaustive or to limit the description. The individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are not generally limited to this particular embodiment, although where applicable, they are interchangeable and may be used in a selected embodiment, even if they are not specifically shown or described. The same could also be varied in many ways. These variations will not be considered as a separation from the description, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the description.
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