Spacer system for installing vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit in window frame designed to accommodate thicker IG window unit
US8683775B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B3/6612
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit installation configuration and method for installing a VIG window unit in a window frame that was designed to accommodate at least a thicker IG (insulating glass/integrated glass) window unit(s). The VIG window unit may be supported on a first side by a first stop portion of the frame and on a second side by a second stop portion of the frame. A spacer structure is provided along at least one side of the VIG window unit between the VIG window unit and at least one of the first and second stop portions, the spacer structure including at least one hollow area surrounded by a solid portion when viewed cross sectionally.
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