Efficient assembly of double or triple pane windows
US8726487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53417
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention describes a process flow, method and apparatus to assemble triple IG units without contaminating the center glass lite. A non-contact vacuum pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having, dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.
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