EP1383715B1 - Multiple-glazing pane comprising a transparent spacer - Google Patents

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EP1383715B1
EP1383715B1 EP02745046.9A EP02745046A EP1383715B1 EP 1383715 B1 EP1383715 B1 EP 1383715B1 EP 02745046 A EP02745046 A EP 02745046A EP 1383715 B1 EP1383715 B1 EP 1383715B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F21V33/006—General building constructions or finishing work for buildings, e.g. roofs, gutters, stairs or floors; Garden equipment; Sunshades or parasols
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/66—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together
    • E06B3/6621—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together with special provisions for fitting in window frames or to adjacent units; Separate edge protecting strips
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/66—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together
    • E06B3/663—Elements for spacing panes
    • E06B3/66309—Section members positioned at the edges of the glazing unit
    • E06B3/66333—Section members positioned at the edges of the glazing unit of unusual substances, e.g. wood or other fibrous materials, glass or other transparent materials
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the invention relates to an insulating glass with the above-conceptual features of the claims, as well as targeteddessauscardiep and the possibility of exchange or retrofitting of lighting fixtures.
  • Conventional multiple panes for construction are constructed of two or more parallel disks. It is known e.g. for thermal insulation two discs spaced apart from each other to arrange the glass edge circumferentially provided with spacers and to fill the space therebetween with dried air or a protective gas.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a further developed insulating glass pane with which light can optionally be directed, steered or scattered.
  • the luminaires can be arranged visibly or invisibly, are movable and rotatable, can thus radiate in all directions, can be maintained, retrofitted and replaced without the glass pane being damaged or destroyed.
  • an insulating glass pane with at least two panes, which are spaced from each other and adjacent to each other, a gap between at least two panes and at least one circumferential spacer which connects the panes together, wherein the spacer is not only completely or partially translucent, but so is formed that the light does not seem arbitrary or uncontrolled in the glazing, but is directed or individually directed, directed or scattered.
  • the lights can be maintained, retrofitted or replaced without damaging the pane.
  • a luminous body is introduced from the outside into the inwardly recessed opening of the spacer (e.g., test tubes), the luminaires being e.g. LEDs are rotatable.
  • the filaments can be arranged in a circle, so that they radiate either vertically or horizontally, they are rotated, they shine into the depth of the room. You can spotlight, punctiform or diffuse light, with special effects can be achieved when the lights are colored or be provided with the element "movement".
  • the luminous bodies are located either directly on the edge of the insulating glass pane, in its immediate vicinity or in the pane itself.
  • the required electrical connections are advantageously in the framing surrounding the pane.
  • insulating glass pane of at least two glass panes 1, which are arranged parallel to each other and at a distance (which is predetermined by the circumferential spacer) to each other.
  • the disc spacing is approx. 12 mm - 16 mm.
  • the spacer 2 is connected on both sides and circumferentially by a (black) butyl tape 3 and a (black) thiolook 3 located on the end faces with the glass panes 1 surrounding them.
  • the result is a hermetically sealed insulating glass, in the space between the panes is (dry) air or a noble gas. Daylight and / or artificial light penetrates only through the remaining transparent glass surface, the edge compound is absolutely light-tight.
  • a translucent material preferably Plexiglas, polycarbonate, glass.
  • These transparent profiles are located on at least one glass edge of the insulating glass pane and thus allow the outside of the supply of light into the space between the panes. If the transparent material is not required or desired over the entire edge length, it may optionally be replaced with another opaque material. The dimension of the conventional spacer can be maintained, reduced or increased.
  • the filament is inserted into the U-profile. This means that it does not lie on the edge of the glass, but rests on the level of the beginning transparent glass surface. As the U-profile is possibly deeper than the spacers, not only can space be saved (eg for connections), but special effects can also be achieved since the actual light source becomes visible to the viewer.
  • a fiber optic cable running in the U-profile can enlighten the entire glass rim.
  • a translucent hollow profile used, which can be filled with a liquid, a gas or a gel.
  • a translucent layer construction is also feasible.
  • Figs. 5A and 5B is intended to show that the connection of the translucent elements with the spacer can be made either manually or industrially (10).
  • the Figs. 6A-6C stand for light control, light scattering, structure, color and appearance.
  • the Fig. 6A shows that the light delivery measure at the edge of the glass
  • both inward, to the space between the panes, as well as to the outside can be extended or staggered. This is useful if, for example, a colored or printed strip (for better perception) should extend into the interior of the laminated pane.
  • Fig. 6B It is shown that bent or edged 11 designs redirect the incident light. Corresponding edge structures 12 also cause a light steering or scattering.
  • a further variant of light scattering or deflection is shown by a matte surface 13.
  • the shaped edge formation 14 provides an additional opportunity to direct or scatter the light.
  • FIGs. 7A and 7B Another way to direct light through the spacer into the interior of insulating glass is in the Figs. 7A and 7B listed. In this variant, at least one opening is provided in the spacer.
  • the opening is e.g. with a translucent rod 28, a tube 15, a test tube 27 or a lens 29 or the like. equipped and used as light supply point.
  • FIGs. 8A-9A Another light supply option is in the Figs. 8A-9A contain.
  • translucent spacers 17 are inserted into the standard spacer 2 so as to guide the light into the disk.
  • the intermediate pieces 17 are preferably provided with two-sided flanges 17 a, each laterally in the Spacers 2 are introduced, the center piece 17 are provided as required with Ein Industrieslinsen 19 and / or Austechnologylinsen 18. These protrude as far as desired into the insulating glass pane or out. To save space you can also use notches 20 for light entry.
  • translucent spacers 21 are provided with perforations as the base and allow the light at any point.
  • the light-tight intermediate piece 22 of the insulating glass edge composite can be made variable translucent.
  • the intermediate piece 22 may be located in conventional insulating glass desiccant, wherein falling out of the desiccant is prevented by the end pieces 22a. If denomination is necessary, the translucent spacers 21a are used. This prevents the light-tight intermediate pieces from shifting.
  • the luminous bodies here preferably light-emitting diodes 24, are located directly above the light-permeable areas 21a.
  • the board 23 preferably extends over the entire illuminated spacer.
  • Figs. 11A-12D Several possibilities are shown how luminous bodies can be used.
  • Fig. 11Aa is the light pipe 25 with its lens 25a immediately above the translucent strip 4.
  • Fig. 11Ab the filament 25 is seated on the material 4 and, when the light 26 is turned on, radiates it inwards, between the two glass panes. The lighting starts at the top edge 4.
  • the luminous element 24 is a light-emitting diode (LED) 24, which shines in white or colored light.
  • LED light-emitting diode
  • the luminous element 25 with its lens 25a is located inside a hollow body 27, so that the light exits only in the interior of the insulating glass pane.
  • Figs. 12B and 12C serves as a light guide, a solid, but translucent, material, here for example a rod 28 and a truncated cone 29 with sealing rings.
  • a solid, but translucent, material here for example a rod 28 and a truncated cone 29 with sealing rings.
  • the principle of the light supply into the interior of the insulating glass pane is as described above.
  • Fig. 12D Here is located between the two glass sheets of insulating a translucent U-profile 7, in which the length of a laterally emitting fiber optic cable 25 is inserted.
  • a sealing profile 7a is inserted for locking and / or for thermal insulation.
  • the actual luminous bodies are not limited to the fiber-optic cables or light-emitting diodes listed here; in addition or as an alternative, other illuminants or luminous bodies may also be used.
  • the aforementioned hollow body can be filled with clear or colored water or other liquids or sand and thus decorative effects, with or without light, achieve.
  • decorative effects with or without light, achieve.
  • FIGS. 13A and 13C each show a simplified illustrated glass plate 31 with frame 32 and connecting cable 30, in which the light on the edge bond to the inside, between the glass, sometimes visible, sometimes invisible extends.

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Bereich der Erfindung:Field of the invention:

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Isolierglasscheibe mit den oberbegrifflichen Merkmalen der Patentansprüche, sowie gezielten Beleuchtungsausrichtungep und der Möglichkeit des austausches bzw. der Nachrüstung von Leuchtkörpern.The invention relates to an insulating glass with the above-conceptual features of the claims, as well as targeted Beleuchtungsausrichtungep and the possibility of exchange or retrofitting of lighting fixtures.

Stand der Technik der Erfindung:Prior art of the invention:

Übliche Mehrfachscheiben für das Bauwesen (z.B. Isolierglas) sind aus zwei oder mehr zueinander parallelen Scheiben aufgebaut. Bekannt ist dabei z.B. zur Wärmeisolierung zwei Scheiben beabstandet voneinander anzuordnen, den Glasrand umlaufend mit Abstandshaltern zu versehen und den Raum dazwischen mit getrockneter Luft oder einem Schutzgas zu füllen.Conventional multiple panes for construction (e.g., insulating glass) are constructed of two or more parallel disks. It is known e.g. for thermal insulation two discs spaced apart from each other to arrange the glass edge circumferentially provided with spacers and to fill the space therebetween with dried air or a protective gas.

Dieses Prinzip gilt praktisch für das gesamte Spektrum von Isolierverglasungen (Sonnenschutzgläser, Schallschutzgläser usw.), wobei die Abstandhalter üblicherweise aus Aluminium o.ä. bestehen und mit Trockenmittel gefüllt sind.This principle applies practically to the entire spectrum of insulating glazings (solar control glasses, noise protection glasses, etc.), the spacers usually made of aluminum or similar. exist and are filled with desiccant.

Bekannt ist, dass bei Isolierglasscheiben Leuchtkörper direkt in die Glaskanten strahlen und so einen gewissen Lichteffekt hervorrufen. Die eigentliche Lichtquelle bleibt jedoch unsichtbar.It is known that when insulated glass luminaires shine directly into the glass edges and thus cause a certain light effect. The actual light source, however, remains invisible.

Weiterhin ist bekannt, dass sich Lichtquellen in Zwischenraum einer Isolierglasscheibe befinden, was bedeutet, dass bei einem Leuchtendefekt die ganze Scheibe erneuert werden muss. Außerdem gibt es die Möglichkeit Lichtquellen über einen Glasstreifen im Randverbund scheinen zu lassen. Hierbei kann das Licht jedoch nicht gelenkt oder punktgenau gerichtet werden. Diese Technik erlaubt keine umlaufende Beleuchtung, da keine Trockenmittel zum Einsatz kommen kann.Furthermore, it is known that light sources are located in the space of an insulating glass pane, which means that in the case of a luminous defect, the entire pane has to be renewed. There is also the possibility to let light sources shine over a glass strip in the marginal composite. However, the light can not be directed or precisely directed. This technique does not allow circulating lighting as no desiccant can be used.

Außerdem sind aus dem Stand der Technik die Druckschriften " GB-A-2 144 167 " und " DE 19502293 " bekannt, welche Beleuchtungseinrichtungen zeigen.Moreover, the prior art documents " GB-A-2 144 167 " and " DE 19502293 "known which lighting devices show.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, eine weiterentwickelte Isolierglasscheibe vorzuschlagen, mit der Licht wahlweise gerichtet, gelenkt oder gestreut werden kann. Die Leuchtkörper können sichtbar oder unsichtbar angeordnet werden, sind beweglich und drehbar, können somit in alle Richtungen strahlen, können gewartet, nachgerüstet und ausgetauscht werden, ohne dass die Glasscheibe beschädigt oder zerstört wird.The object of the invention is to propose a further developed insulating glass pane with which light can optionally be directed, steered or scattered. The luminaires can be arranged visibly or invisibly, are movable and rotatable, can thus radiate in all directions, can be maintained, retrofitted and replaced without the glass pane being damaged or destroyed.

Darlegung der Erfindung:Statement of the invention:

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Isolierglasscheibe mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by an insulating glass pane having the features of patent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind Gegenstand von abhängigen Ansprüchen.Advantageous embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.

Vorteilhaft ist insbesondere eine Isolierglasscheibe mit zumindest zwei Scheiben, die voneinander beabstandet und zueinander benachbart angeordnet sind, einem Zwischenraum zwischen zumindest zwei Scheiben und zumindest einem umlaufenden Abstandhalter, der die Scheiben miteinander verbindet, wobei der Abstandhalter nicht nur ganz oder teilweise lichtdurchlässig ist, sondern so ausgebildet ist, dass das Licht nicht willkürlich oder unkontrolliert in die Verglasung scheint, sondern gezielt bzw. individuell gelenkt, gerichtet oder gestreut wird. Außerdem können die Leuchten gewartet, nachgerüstet oder ausgetauscht werden, ohne die Scheibe zu beschädigen.Particularly advantageous is an insulating glass pane with at least two panes, which are spaced from each other and adjacent to each other, a gap between at least two panes and at least one circumferential spacer which connects the panes together, wherein the spacer is not only completely or partially translucent, but so is formed that the light does not seem arbitrary or uncontrolled in the glazing, but is directed or individually directed, directed or scattered. In addition, the lights can be maintained, retrofitted or replaced without damaging the pane.

Eine weitere Variante ist mit der in eine Isolierglasscheibe ragende Beleuchtung gegeben. Hierbei wird ein Leuchtkörper von außen, in die nach innen versenkte Öffnung des Abstandhalter (z.B. Reagenzgläser), eingeführt, wobei die Leuchten z.B. LEDs, drehbar sind.Another variant is given with the projecting into an insulating glass lighting. In this case, a luminous body is introduced from the outside into the inwardly recessed opening of the spacer (e.g., test tubes), the luminaires being e.g. LEDs are rotatable.

Die Leuchtkörper können umlaufend angeordnet werden, so dass sie entweder senkrecht oder waagrecht strahlen, werden sie gedreht, so leuchten sie in die Tiefe des Raumes. Sie können zielgenau strahlen, punktförmig oder diffus leuchten, wobei besondere Effekte zu erzielen sind, wenn die Lichter farbig sind oder mit dem Element "Bewegung" versehen werden.The filaments can be arranged in a circle, so that they radiate either vertically or horizontally, they are rotated, they shine into the depth of the room. You can spotlight, punctiform or diffuse light, with special effects can be achieved when the lights are colored or be provided with the element "movement".

Die Leuchtkörper befinden sich entweder direkt am Rand der Isolierglasscheibe, in deren unmittelbaren Nähe oder in der Scheibe selbst. Die erforderlichen Elektroanschlüsse sind vorteilhafterweise in der die Scheibe umgebenden Rahmung.The luminous bodies are located either directly on the edge of the insulating glass pane, in its immediate vicinity or in the pane itself. The required electrical connections are advantageously in the framing surrounding the pane.

Darstellung der Erfindung:Presentation of the invention:

Wie in Fig. 1 ersichtlich, besteht eine Isolierglasscheibe aus mindestens zwei Glasscheiben 1, die parallel und mit Abstand (der durch den umlaufenden Abstandshalter vorgegeben wird) zueinander angeordnet sind. Im Regelfall beträgt der Scheibenabstand ca. 12 mm - 16 mm.As in Fig. 1 can be seen, there is an insulating glass pane of at least two glass panes 1, which are arranged parallel to each other and at a distance (which is predetermined by the circumferential spacer) to each other. As a rule, the disc spacing is approx. 12 mm - 16 mm.

Der Abstandhalter 2 ist beidseitig und umlaufend durch ein (schwarzes) Butylband 3 sowie eine an den Stirnseiten befindliche (schwarze) Thiokoldichtmasse 3 mit den sie umgebenden Glasscheiben 1 verbunden. Es entsteht eine hermetisch abgeschlossene Isolierglasscheibe, in dessen Scheibenzwischenraum sich (trockene) Luft oder ein Edelgas befindet. Tageslicht oder/und Kunstlicht dringt nur durch die verbleibende transparente Glasfläche, der Randverbund ist absolut lichtdicht.The spacer 2 is connected on both sides and circumferentially by a (black) butyl tape 3 and a (black) thiolook 3 located on the end faces with the glass panes 1 surrounding them. The result is a hermetically sealed insulating glass, in the space between the panes is (dry) air or a noble gas. Daylight and / or artificial light penetrates only through the remaining transparent glass surface, the edge compound is absolutely light-tight.

Diese Tatsache ist bei nahezu allen Isoliergläsern gegeben, ganz egal, ob es sich um 2-fach oder Mehrfach-Isolierglas handelt und welche Funktionen die Isolierglasscheibe zu erfüllen hat. Die Umsetzung der hier aufgeführten erfinderischen Maßnahme ist lediglich ein zusätzlicher Produktionsschritt, der eine Herstellung von Isolierglas in bekannter Art und Weise erlaubt.This fact is the case with almost all insulating glass, regardless of whether it is double or multiple insulating glass and what functions the insulating glass pane has to fulfill. The implementation of the inventive measure listed here is merely an additional production step, which allows a production of insulating glass in a known manner.

Die Erfindung hat das Ziel, Lichtquellen z.B. 24, 25 zwischen die Glasscheiben strahlen zu lassen, aber nicht nur wahllos, sondern bedarfsorientiert und exakt gesteuert. In dieser Patentanmeldung sind mehrere Möglichkeiten aufgeführt, die sich am Besten wie folgt kurz beschreiben lassen:

  1. 1. über zusätzliche lichtdurchlässige Profile
  2. 2. über lichtdurchlässig gefüllte Öffnungen
  3. 3. über lichtdurchlässige Zwischenstücke und
  4. 4. über lichtdurchlässige Abstandhalter.
The aim of the invention is to allow light sources, for example 24, 25, to radiate between the panes of glass, but not only indiscriminately, but needs-oriented and precisely controlled. In this patent application several possibilities are listed, which can be best described as follows:
  1. 1. via additional translucent profiles
  2. 2. over transparent filled openings
  3. 3. via translucent intermediate pieces and
  4. 4. via translucent spacers.

Bei den Fig. 2A - 3C ist erkennbar, dass zusätzlich zum Standard-Abstandhalter ein lichtdurchlässiges Material Verwendung findet (vorzugsweise Plexiglas, Polycarbonat, Glas). Diese transparenten Profile befinden sich an mindestens einer Glaskante der Isolierglasscheibe und erlauben so von außen die Zufuhr von Licht in den Scheibenzwischenraum. Falls das transparente Material nicht über die gesamte Kantenlänge erforderlich ist oder gewünscht wird, kann es wahlweise durch ein anderes undurchsichtiges Material ersetzt werden. Die Dimension des herkömmlichen Abstandhalters kann beibehalten, verringert oder vergrößert werden.Both Fig. 2A - 3C It can be seen that in addition to the standard spacer a translucent material is used (preferably Plexiglas, polycarbonate, glass). These transparent profiles are located on at least one glass edge of the insulating glass pane and thus allow the outside of the supply of light into the space between the panes. If the transparent material is not required or desired over the entire edge length, it may optionally be replaced with another opaque material. The dimension of the conventional spacer can be maintained, reduced or increased.

Wie aus den Fig. 2A - 3A ersichtlich können, je nach Erfordernis, verschiedene Anordnungen und Profilausbildungen zum Einsatz kommen, wobei das Prinzip der Lichtdurchdringung stets das Gleiche bleibt.Like from the Fig. 2A - 3A can be used, depending on the requirements, different arrangements and profile designs are used, the principle of light penetration always remains the same.

Legt man auf die lichtdurchlässigen Profile Leuchtkörper 24, 25, so bekommt man eine Isolierglasscheibe, die eine Lichtzufuhr von außerhalb der Glasscheibe nach innen erlaubt, wobei die Breite, Tiefe, Länge und Intensität der Lichtdurchlässigkeit frei gewählt werden kann. Bei einer umlaufenden Anwendung ist die größte Lichtzufuhr in die Isolierglasscheibe gegeben. Die Lichtzufuhr wird bei den Fig. 2A - 3A so praktiziert, dass die Leuchtkörper 23, 25 auf die lichtdurchlässigen Materialien gelegt und befestigt werden.Laying on the translucent profiles filament 24, 25, you get an insulating glass that allows light from outside the glass to the inside, the width, depth, length and intensity of light transmission can be chosen freely. In a peripheral application, the largest supply of light is given in the insulating glass pane. The light supply is at the FIG. 2A-3A practiced so that the luminous bodies 23, 25 are placed and fixed on the translucent materials.

Völlig anders ist es bei Fig. 3B. Hier wird der Leuchtkörper in das U-Profil eingelegt. Dies bedeutet, dass er nicht auf dem Glasrand liegt, sondern auf dem Niveau der beginnenden transparenten Glasfläche ruht. Da das U-Profil gegebenenfalls tiefer ist als die Abstandhalter kann nicht nur Platz gespart werden (z.B. für Anschlüsse), sondern es lassen sich auch besondere Effekte erzielen, da die eigentliche Lichtquelle vom Betrachter aus sichtbar wird.It is completely different Fig. 3B , Here, the filament is inserted into the U-profile. This means that it does not lie on the edge of the glass, but rests on the level of the beginning transparent glass surface. As the U-profile is possibly deeper than the spacers, not only can space be saved (eg for connections), but special effects can also be achieved since the actual light source becomes visible to the viewer.

Ein im U-Profil verlaufendes Glasfaserkabel (Fig. 12D) kann so den gesamten Glasrand erleuchten.A fiber optic cable running in the U-profile ( Fig. 12D ) can enlighten the entire glass rim.

Für den Fall, dass aus wärmetechnischen Gründen eine besondere Aufmerksamkeit dem Wärmeübergang im Bereich des Isolierglasrandverbundes zukommt, wird, wie in Fig. 3C ersichtlich, ein lichtdurchlässiges Hohlprofil verwendet, welches mit einer Flüssigkeit, einem Gas oder einem Gel gefüllt werden kann. Ein lichtdurchlässiger Schichtenaufbau ist ebenfalls machbar.In the event that due to thermal reasons, particular attention is paid to the heat transfer in the area of the insulating glass edge joint, as in Fig. 3C can be seen, a translucent hollow profile used, which can be filled with a liquid, a gas or a gel. A translucent layer construction is also feasible.

Die Fig. 5A und 5B soll aufzeigen, dass die Verbindung der lichtdurchlässigen Elemente mit dem Abstandhalter entweder händisch oder industriell (10) vorgenommen werden kann.The Figs. 5A and 5B is intended to show that the connection of the translucent elements with the spacer can be made either manually or industrially (10).

Die Fig. 6A - 6C stehen für Lichtlenkung, Lichtstreuung, Struktur, Farbe und Aussehen.The Figs. 6A-6C stand for light control, light scattering, structure, color and appearance.

Die Fig. 6A zeigt, dass die Lichtzufuhrmaßnahme am Glasrand zusätzlich sowohl nach innen, zum Scheibenzwischenraum, als auch nach außen verlängert bzw. versetzt angeordnet werden kann. Dies ist dann sinnvoll, wenn z.B. ein eingefärbter oder bedruckter Streifen (zur besseren Wahrnehmung) in das Innere des Scheibenverbundes hineinreichen soll.The Fig. 6A shows that the light delivery measure at the edge of the glass In addition, both inward, to the space between the panes, as well as to the outside can be extended or staggered. This is useful if, for example, a colored or printed strip (for better perception) should extend into the interior of the laminated pane.

In Fig. 6B wird aufgezeigt, dass gebogene oder gekantete 11 Ausführungen das einfallende Licht umlenken. Entsprechende Randstrukturierungen 12 bewirken ebenfalls eine Lichtlenkung oder -streuung.In Fig. 6B It is shown that bent or edged 11 designs redirect the incident light. Corresponding edge structures 12 also cause a light steering or scattering.

In Fig. 6C wird eine weitere Variante von Lichtstreuung bzw. -lenkung durch eine matte Oberfläche 13 aufgezeigt. Die geformte Kantenausbildung 14 schafft eine zusätzliche Möglichkeit das Licht zu lenken oder zu streuen.In Fig. 6C a further variant of light scattering or deflection is shown by a matte surface 13. The shaped edge formation 14 provides an additional opportunity to direct or scatter the light.

Eine andere Möglichkeit Licht über den Abstandshalter in das Innere von Isolierglas zu leiten, ist in der Fig. 7A und 7B aufgeführt. Bei dieser Variante ist im Abstandhalter mindestens eine Öffnung vorgesehen.Another way to direct light through the spacer into the interior of insulating glass is in the Figs. 7A and 7B listed. In this variant, at least one opening is provided in the spacer.

Die Öffnung wird z.B. mit einem lichtdurchlässigen Stab 28, einem Rohr 15, einem Reagenzglas 27 oder eine Linse 29 o.ä. bestückt und als Lichtzufuhrstelle benutzt.The opening is e.g. with a translucent rod 28, a tube 15, a test tube 27 or a lens 29 or the like. equipped and used as light supply point.

Eine weitere Lichtzufuhrmöglichkeit ist in den Fig. 8A - 9A enthalten. Hier werden in den Standard-Abstandhalter 2 lichtdurchlässige Zwischenstücke 17 eingeführt, um so das Licht in die Scheibe zu führen.Another light supply option is in the Figs. 8A-9A contain. Here, translucent spacers 17 are inserted into the standard spacer 2 so as to guide the light into the disk.

Die Zwischenstücke 17 werden vorzugsweise mit beidseitigen Flanschen 17a versehen, die jeweils seitlich in die Abstandshalter 2 eingeführt werden, wobei das Mittelstück 17 je nach Erfordernis mit Einführlinsen 19 oder/und Ausführlinsen 18 versehen werden. Diese ragen beliebig weit in die Isolierglasscheibe hinein bzw. heraus. Um Platz zu sparen lassen sich auch Kerben 20 zur Lichteinfuhr verwenden.The intermediate pieces 17 are preferably provided with two-sided flanges 17 a, each laterally in the Spacers 2 are introduced, the center piece 17 are provided as required with Einführlinsen 19 and / or Ausführlinsen 18. These protrude as far as desired into the insulating glass pane or out. To save space you can also use notches 20 for light entry.

Ähnlich wie bei den Fig. 8-9 verhält es sich bei den Fig. 10A-10G. Hier sind lichtdurchlässige Abstandhalter 21 mit Perforierungen als Basis vorgesehen und erlauben die Lichtzufuhr an beliebiger Stelle. Mit dem lichtdichten Zwischenstück 22 kann der Isolierglasrandverbund variabel lichtdurchlässig gestaltet werden. Im Zwischenstück 22 kann sich das bei Isolierglas übliche Trockenmittel befinden, wobei ein Herausfallen des Trockenmittels durch die Endstücke 22a verhindert wird. Falls eine Stückelung notwendig ist, kommen die lichtdurchlässigen Distanzstücke 21a zum Einsatz. So wird verhindert, dass sich die lichtdichten Zwischenstücke verschieben.Similar to the Fig. 8-9 is it with the Figs. 10A-10G , Here translucent spacers 21 are provided with perforations as the base and allow the light at any point. With the light-tight intermediate piece 22 of the insulating glass edge composite can be made variable translucent. In the intermediate piece 22 may be located in conventional insulating glass desiccant, wherein falling out of the desiccant is prevented by the end pieces 22a. If denomination is necessary, the translucent spacers 21a are used. This prevents the light-tight intermediate pieces from shifting.

Als Alternative oder weitere Variante besteht die Möglichkeit anstatt lichtdichte Zwischenstücke zu verwenden, die entsprechenden Bereiche lichtdicht zu bedrucken, zu bekleben oder zu bemalen.As an alternative or further variant, it is possible, instead of using light-proof intermediate pieces, to print, paste or paint the corresponding areas in a light-tight manner.

Beim Beispiel in Fig. 10G ist zu erkennen, dass sich die Leuchtkörper, hier vorzugsweise Leuchtdioden 24, unmittelbar über den lichtdurchlässigen Bereichen 21a befinden. Die Platine 23 reicht vorzugsweise über den gesamten beleuchteten Abstandhalter.In the example in Fig. 10G It can be seen that the luminous bodies, here preferably light-emitting diodes 24, are located directly above the light-permeable areas 21a. The board 23 preferably extends over the entire illuminated spacer.

In den Fig. 11A-12D sind mehrere Möglichkeiten aufgezeigt, wie Leuchtkörper zum Einsatz kommen können. Bei der Fig. 11Aa befindet sich das Lichtleitkabel 25 mit seiner Linse 25a unmittelbar über dem lichtdurchlässigen Streifen 4. In Fig. 11Ab sitzt der Leuchtkörper 25 auf dem Material 4 auf und strahlt bei eingeschaltenem Licht 26 dieses nach innen, zwischen die beiden Glasscheiben. Die Beleuchtung beginnt an der Oberkante 4.In the Figs. 11A-12D Several possibilities are shown how luminous bodies can be used. In the Fig. 11Aa is the light pipe 25 with its lens 25a immediately above the translucent strip 4. In Fig. 11Ab the filament 25 is seated on the material 4 and, when the light 26 is turned on, radiates it inwards, between the two glass panes. The lighting starts at the top edge 4.

Vom Prinzip her gleich verhält es sich bei der Fig. 11B. Hier ist der Leuchtkörper 24 jedoch eine Leuchtdiode (LED) 24, die in weißem oder farbigen Licht erstrahlt. Als Lichtleiter dient hier ein transparentes U-Profil 5.The same principle applies to the Fig. 11B , Here, however, the luminous element 24 is a light-emitting diode (LED) 24, which shines in white or colored light. As a light guide here serves a transparent U-profile. 5

In Fig. 12A hingegen befindet sich der Leuchtkörper 25 mit seiner Linse 25a im Inneren eines Hohlkörpers 27, so dass das Licht erst im Inneren der Isolierglasscheibe austritt.In Fig. 12A on the other hand, the luminous element 25 with its lens 25a is located inside a hollow body 27, so that the light exits only in the interior of the insulating glass pane.

Verzichtet man auf die Linse 25a und benutzt ein Glasfaserbüschel, so lassen sich sehr unterschiedliche und reizvolle Lichteffekt erzielen.If one waives the lens 25a and uses a glass fiber tuft, then very different and attractive lighting effect can be achieved.

In den Fig. 12B und 12C dient als Lichtleiter ein massives, aber lichtdurchlässiges, Material, hier beispielsweise ein Stab 28 und ein Kegelstumpf 29 mit Dichtringen. Das Prinzip der Lichtzufuhr in das Innere der Isolierglasscheibe ist wie vor beschrieben.In the Figs. 12B and 12C serves as a light guide, a solid, but translucent, material, here for example a rod 28 and a truncated cone 29 with sealing rings. The principle of the light supply into the interior of the insulating glass pane is as described above.

Anders verhält sich die Situation bei der Fig. 12D. Hier befindet sich zwischen den beiden Glasscheiben des Isolierglases ein lichtdurchlässiges U-Profil 7, in welches der Länge nach ein seitlich abstrahlendes Glasfaserkabel 25 eingelegt ist. Zur Arretierung oder/und zur Wärmedämmung ist ein Dichtprofil 7a eingelegt.The situation is different in the case of Fig. 12D , Here is located between the two glass sheets of insulating a translucent U-profile 7, in which the length of a laterally emitting fiber optic cable 25 is inserted. For locking and / or for thermal insulation, a sealing profile 7a is inserted.

Für alle vorgenannten Beispiele beschränken sich die eigentlichen Leuchtkörper nicht auf die hier aufgeführten Glasfaserkabel oder Leuchtdioden, es können zusätzlich oder alternativ auch andere Leuchtmittel oder Leuchtkörper Verwendung finden.For all the above examples, the actual luminous bodies are not limited to the fiber-optic cables or light-emitting diodes listed here; in addition or as an alternative, other illuminants or luminous bodies may also be used.

Auch lassen sich die vorgenannten Hohlkörper mit klarem oder farbigem Wasser oder anderen Flüssigkeiten oder Sand füllen und sich somit dekorative Effekte, mit oder ohne Licht, erzielen. Außerdem lassen sich zur verbesserten Wahrnehmung des Lichtes zwischen den Glasscheiben, befestigt an den Zwischenstücken 17 und 18, Netze o.ä. anbringen.Also, the aforementioned hollow body can be filled with clear or colored water or other liquids or sand and thus decorative effects, with or without light, achieve. In addition, for improved perception of the light between the glass panes, attached to the intermediate pieces 17 and 18, nets or similar. Attach.

Die Fig. 13A u- 13C zeigen jeweils eine vereinfacht dargestellte Glasscheibe 31 mit Rahmen 32 und Anschlusskabel 30, in der sich das Licht über den Randverbund nach innen, zwischen die Glasscheiben, mal sichtbar, mal unsichtbar, erstreckt.The FIGS. 13A and 13C each show a simplified illustrated glass plate 31 with frame 32 and connecting cable 30, in which the light on the edge bond to the inside, between the glass, sometimes visible, sometimes invisible extends.

Alle zuvor beschriebenen lichttechnischen Maßnahmen können mit glasklaren Produkten ebenso durchgeführt werden, wie mit lichtdurchlässigen farbigen, eingetrübten, strukturierten oder bedruckten Materialien.All lighting measures described above can be carried out with crystal-clear products as well as with translucent colored, cloudy, structured or printed materials.

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  1. An illuminated multiple pane unit, comprising
    - at least two panes which are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other with a clearance between them in each case,
    - a hermetically closed interspace between the at least two panes and
    - at least one surrounding translucent spacer interconnecting two panes in each case,
    characterized in that
    - the spacer (2) comprises one or more areas where it is completely or partially translucent or light-conducting and
    - in these areas has the shape of a hollow section, preferably U-section, which is closed or open towards outside, or the shape of a hollow body (7, 8, 21),
    - said hollow section or hollow body comprising one or more illuminating elements and/or illuminants on the optionally open side opposite the hermetically closed pane interspace,
    - said illuminating elements and/or illuminants being arranged outside or within the at least one translucent or light-conducting zone of the spacer (2).
  2. The multiple pane unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the translucent or light-conducting zone of the spacer (2) is a plug connector (17) whose two legs (17a) are respectively inserted in the adjoining part of the spacer (2).
  3. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the translucent or light-conducting zone of the plug connector (17) additionally comprises a protrusion (18, 19) which projects towards outside or inside by an arbitrary distance, can be of any shape and is equipped with an illuminating element and/or illuminant.
  4. The multiple pane unit according to claim 3, characterized in that the translucent or light-conducting plug connector (17) comprises a protrusion (18, 19) which projects towards inside or outside and includes a notch (20) of any size in which the illuminating element or illuminant is arranged.
  5. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the plug connector (17) or the hollow body or hollow section (7, 8, 21) comprises at least one through-hole, with a hollow, translucent body (27) preferably in the form of a test tube and closed at its forward end, or a solid rod (15) of any shape being tightly inserted in said through-hole, an illuminating element or illuminant being provided outside or within the hollow body (27) or the solid rod (15).
  6. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cross-section of the surrounding spacer (2) consists of hollow or solid chamber-like zones which are translucent or light-conducting or otherwise are optically opaque or not capable of conducting light (Fig. A2 to 3C and Fig. 5A to 6C).
  7. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the translucent or light-conducting part of the cross-section of the spacer (2) has any cross-section, preferably a round, rectangular or frustoconical cross-section (Fig. 4A, 4B, 7A, 7B, 12C).
  8. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one of the two translucent or light-conducting hollow or solid chamber-like zones (4) of the cross-section of the spacer (2) is at least partially extended towards inside or outside (Fig. 6A to 6C).
  9. The multiple pane unit according to claim 8, characterized in that the at least one translucent or light-conducting hollow or solid chamber-like zone (4) of the cross-section of the spacer (2) is at least partially angled or bent (11), structured (12), matt (13) or of any shape.
  10. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that an illuminating element or illuminant is externally placed on a translucent zone of the spacer (2) in such a manner that any supply of light from outside the multiple pane unit towards inside is possible with freely selectable width, depth, length and intensity.
  11. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the illuminating element or the illuminant is arranged on or in the translucent zone of the spacer (2).
  12. The multiple pane unit according to claim 11, characterized in that the illuminating element or illuminant is a fiber optic cable (25).
  13. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the translucent or light-conducting hollow section (8, 21), the open top profile (7) or the open top hollow body (27) of the spacer (2) is filled with a preferably light-conducting fluid, a preferably light-conducting gas or a preferably light-conducting gel.
  14. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the illuminating element or illuminant is a light-emitting diode (24) which is placed on the translucent or light-conducting zone of the spacer (2) from outside or is arranged therein.
  15. The multiple pane unit according to claim 14, characterized in that an illuminating element (25), optionally having a lens (25a) attached thereto, is arranged in the interior of an open top hollow body (27), of an open top hollow section (7) or of a hollow section (8, 21), so that the light escapes only in the closed internal interspace between the multiple pane unit.
  16. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 15, characterized in that connection cables (30) for the illuminating element(s) and/or illuminant(s) are arranged in the frame (32) of the multiple pane unit.
  17. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the translucent or light-conducting parts of the spacer (2) are provided with translucent colored, turbid, structured or printed materials.
  18. The multiple pane unit according to at least one of the claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the translucent zone (21) of the spacer (2) is designed so as to be variably translucent by means of one or more optically opaque intermediate pieces (22) which are optionally filled with a desiccant, the intermediate pieces (22) being fixed with translucent distant pieces (21 a) adjoining both sides thereof.
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