Insulating glass unit final sealing assembly and method
US10828659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2003/6638
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A window sealing system and method for use in sealing insulating glass units (IGUs) is disclosed herein. The system includes an articulating arm having a plurality of members and arms to allow movement about multiple axes defined by the articulating arm, and a sealant dispensing apparatus releasably couplable to the articulating arm. The sealant dispensing apparatus comprises a pivotable dispensing apparatus for dispensing sealant onto an IGU. The system further including a vision system, coupled to the sealant dispensing apparatus, for monitoring physical properties of the sealant during sealant application.
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