Insulating glass unit fluid exchange assembly and method

US11480010B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GED Integrated Solutions, Inc. · US

Inventors

• William A. Briese · Hinckley, US
• John Grismer · Cuyahoga Falls, US
• Steven W. Pesek · Hinckley, US
• Paul A. Hofener · Parma, US
• Brady S. Jacot · Stow, US
• Jason Rody · Ravenna, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 7, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 25, 2022
• Expiry date: Oct 9, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E06B3/6715
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid exchanging system and method for use in exchanging fluids in insulating glass units (IGUs). The fluid exchanging system includes an articulating arm having a plurality of members and arms to allow movement about multiple axes defined by the articulating arm, an optical sensor system, coupled to the articulating arm, for identifying an opening in a spacer frame of an IGU, and a fluid exchanging apparatus releasably couplable to the articulating arm. The fluid exchanging apparatus also includes a fluid exchanging head for evacuating atmospheric air from the IGU and dispensing fluid into the IGU.