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Insulating glass unit final sealing assembly and method

US11596969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2020
Grant dateMar 7, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2040

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  • 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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