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Automatic flexible spacer or sealant applicator for a glass work piece and method of applying flexible spacer or sealant to a glass workpiece

US7712503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2006
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B3/67339
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dual head horizontal automatic flexible spacer and/or sealant applicator for a glass work piece that applies the flexible spacer and/or sealant along a single axis and will operate on a range of work pieces sizes. The machine will automatically square a work piece and pivot about a virtual pivot point of a corner of the work piece for any of a range of work piece sizes. A method of applying spacer and/or sealant is also disclosed.

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