EP2463472B1 - Fensterscheibenabstandhalter - Google Patents
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- the exemplary and non-limiting embodiments of this invention relate generally to an insulated window pane spacer.
- Windows, doors or buildings may have insulated windows where two or more panes are separated by a spacer.
- the spacer has a structural function supporting the panes and the spacer also seals the space between the panes.
- US5439716 shows an insulated window spacer.
- FIG 6 shows an interior wall 60 which is joined to the U shaped spacer body by welding.
- the spacer has a thickness of 0,13 mm (0,005 inches).
- US5630306 shows bridge members made of a synthetic resin or composite material. In each case, it is preferred that the outermost dimension of the insulating spacer, provided by the synthetic resin or composite material bridge member, and no metal, contacts the inner and outer panes of the window unit.
- DE10226269 also shows a spacer with bridges (called legs) made of plastic material.
- the bridges are connected to metal side members by use of forks.
- Insulated glass units employing new technology and materials may have a higher risk of leaking and failing. Accordingly well proven materials and solutions may be more desirable if the draw backs regarding heat loss can be reduced.
- the disclosed aspects further provide a number of advantages, for example the material used to produce the spacer is reduced.
- an advantage is that the production roll forming process is eliminated or at least simplified because the profile shaping is less complex.
- an advantage is that the bridges enable easy modification of the spacer width.
- the spacer joined from separate parts enables flexible production and less storing etc. because the spacer shape and spacer properties can easy be changed by replacing the spacer parts instead of having to set up a new forming tool.
- the bridge and sidewall may be from different materials providing properties favourable to the bridge and sidewall respectively.
- the spacer may be gas tight to enhance the sealing properties.
- insulated windows typically include panes which are spaced apart by spacers installed between the panes at the pane edge portions.
- the spacer must fulfil several requirements including: strength to hold panes during production, transport, installation. Withstand years of aging and thermal expansion/contraction. Minimize the thermal conduction e.g. heat loss through the spacer.
- window constructions benefit from better insulation.
- Window insulation performance is a result of tradeoffs in the construction. For example insulation may be improved by using different filling gas, pane coatings, layers of panes and pane material etc. And in some cases it may be advantageous to use a particular spacer for reduced heat loss.
- Slim bridge members may have sufficient strength if they for example employ high strength metal or employ a rolling and/or corrugating process which hardens the bridges. Further when the spacer is welded from separate members the welding may further increase the strength by hardening.
- Fig. 1 shows a cross section example of a spacer profile comprising a first sidewall 1 and a second sidewall 2.
- the sidewalls are connected and spaced apart by a first bridge 3 and a second bridge 4.
- the sidewalls comprise an engagement portion 1 a configured to be adhered to confronting surfaces of panes and optionally a tapering portion 1b configured to hold sealing/adhesive material.
- first bridge 3 is associated with the sidewall 1,2 upper part and second bridge 4 is associated with the sidewall 1,2 lower part.
- the spacer has a substantially tubular cross section. This provides good strength and efficient production.
- the tubular cross section may also contain desiccant, foam or reinforcement insert or combinations thereof.
- the spacer is substantially rectangular.
- the first bridge 3 is associated with the spacer top (facing the interior of the glass unit when installed).
- the second bridge 4 is associated with the spacer bottom (facing the exterior of the glass unit when installed).
- the first and second sidewalls 1,2 are associated with the respective sides of the spacer facing the panes when installed.
- the first and second sidewalls 1,2 substantially extend between the first bridge 3 and the second bridge 4.
- the rectangular spacer parts may be joined near the 4 respective corners.
- the first sidewall 1 and the second sidewall 2 and the first bridge 3 and the second bridge 4 each are separate members joined together to form an assembly.
- the first sidewall 1 and the second sidewall 2 and the first bridge 3 and the second bridge 4 are joined together by assembly means.
- the first bridge and second bridge extend transversely between the first and second sidewall.
- the first and second bridge 3,4 extend in substantially a co-planar relationship. In one example both the first bridge 3 and the second bridge 4 have similar cross section.
- the present disclosure employs slim bridges 3,4 with low thermal conductivity.
- the bridge members may be worked such as rolled and/or corrugated to provide slim and yet strong bridge members. Further when the spacer is welded from separate members the welding may further increase the strength.
- the spacer bridge 3,4 is from metal and 0,1 mm thick or less.
- the spacer bridge 3,4 is from metal and has thickness between 0,08 mm or less, preferably 0,05 mm or less.
- at least the two bridges 3,4 are from metal and have thickness between 0,08 mm or less, preferably 0,05 mm or less.
- the first bridge 3 and/or the second bridge 4 are substantially thinner than the first sidewall 1 and/or the second sidewall 2.
- the thickness of one bridge e.g. sheet/profile thickness generally is lower than the thickness of one sidewall sheet/profile.
- first bridge is thinner than the sidewall or the second bridge is thinner than the sidewall or both bridges are thinner than the sidewall.
- the spacer e.g. sidewalls 1,2 and bridge 3,4 consists of separate joined metal parts only.
- At least one bridge 3,4 is undulated along the longitudinal direction to provide enhanced strength and stability.
- both the first bridge 3 and the second bridge 4 are undulated in the longitudinal direction in which the spacer profile extends.
- the spacer strength is enhanced and the undulated shape may help to absorb thermal expansion in the longitudinal direction if the bridge 3,4 has thermal expansion different from the panes.
- the bridge 3,4 is configured for increased transversal strength, by employing undulated shape.
- the bridge 3,4 optionally is from different metal material than the sidewalls 1,2 e.g. the first and second bridges 3,4 are from a first metal material and the sidewalls 1,2 are from a second metal material.
- first and second metal material is understood a material with different properties like heat conduction, heat expansion, strength, rigidity, seal material adhesion, forming ability etc.
- the sidewalls 1,2 are based on ductile metal material and the bridges 3,4 are based on high strength metal material.
- the sidewalls 1,2 are configured for forming and the bridges 3,4 are configured for less heat transfer.
- a first and second metal material may be a stronger material, so the bridge 3,4 is from a metal material comprising higher strength than the material of the sidewalls 1,2.
- the assembly has the advantage that for example the bridge first metal material 3,4 has enhanced strength while the sidewall 1,2 second metal material has enhanced forming properties.
- a first and second metal material may be a material configured to adhere seal material.
- the assembly has the advantage that for example the sidewalls 1,2 are from a second metal material having a surface configured for enhanced adhering of seal material.
- steel based materials have good long lasting adhering properties.
- a first and second metal material may be a material configured to have a thermal expansion adapted to better match the thermal expansion the pane.
- the assembly has the advantage that for example the sidewalls 1,2 are from a second metal material having thermal expansion more suitable to the panes.
- the bridge 3,4 members may also be shaped or made from material to compensate the thermal expansion effect of the insulated glass unit.
- a first and second metal material may be a material configured to have enhanced transversal compressive strength.
- the bridge 3,4 may be of a first metal material configured to have enhanced transversal compressive strength.
- the bridge 3,4 members extend between the sidewalls 1,2 are configured to provide reduced heat transfer compared to the sidewall 1,2 members. E.g. heat transfer transversely through the members.
- Fig. 2 shows an example of an installed spacer.
- the sidewalls 1,2 comprise an upper engagement portion 1 a configured to be adhered to confronting surfaces of panes 5,6 and a lower tapering portion 1 b configured to be adhered with sealing material.
- the first and second sidewall 1,2 comprise an engagement portion 1 a which is perpendicular to the transverse direction of the bridge 3,4 and a tapering portion 1 b which slopes from the engagement portion 1 a towards the centre of the spacer.
- the first bridge 3 when in use faces the interior space of the insulated glass unit and the second bridge 4 when in use faces the exterior.
- the engagement portion 1 a is towards the interior and the tapering portion 1 b is towards the exterior.
- the spacer is installed between two spaced apart panes 5,6 and the engagement portion 1 a is adhered to the pane 6 with a strip 7 or sealant, foam etc. while the tapering portion 1 b is adhered to the pane with sealant 8.
- the sealant 8 optionally covers the whole spacer facing the exterior as illustrated by 8b.
- the engagement portion 1 a is adhered to the pane 6 by primary seal means like a strip 7 or adhesive, sealant, foam etc.
- the engagement portion 1 a is substantially orthogonal to the bridge and faces the pane when in use. In one example the engagement portion 1a is substantially planar.
- the engagement portion 1 a optionally is concave to provide a cavity towards the pane.
- the engagement portion 1 a optionally has a shape adapted to minimize contact to the pane and thereby configured to reduce the heat transfer.
- the tapering portion 1 b is configured for secondary attachment.
- the tapering portion 1 b is optionally a cavity configured to contain seal material 8.
- Fig. 3 illustrates how the sidewall 1 assembly means 9,10,12,13 may be configured to join the bridge 3,4 parts to the sidewalls 1,2.
- the sidewall 1 has an upper end and lower end (e.g. when viewing a cross section) linked by an intermediate central portion.
- the assembly means may be an attachment ledge 9 provided at the upper end and lower end of the sidewall 1,2.
- an attachment ledge is associated with a protruding fold over 11.
- the assembly means optionally are tab portions extending towards the bridge.
- the assembly means optionally are folds, so the bridge terminal end is folded around the sidewall end or vice versa.
- the first sidewall 1 and the second sidewall 2 are joined to the first bridge 3 and the second bridge 5 by welding.
- the welds may be provided at overlapping portions of the bridges 3,4 and sidewalls 1,2.
- the welds are preferably at ledge/tab portions overlapped by the bridge members 3,4. There are at least four overlapped portions to join the separate bridges 3,4 and sidewalls1,2.
- the assembly means illustrate how the bridge 3,4 may rest on the ledge 9,10.
- the assembly means illustrate how the bridge 3,4 may be overlapped by the ledge 12,13.
- Figs. 4a-4c show examples of a protruding fold over 11 which is folded 180 degrees and extends substantially perpendicular to the bridge.
- the fold over 11 extends beyond the ledge 9 and/or 10.
- the fold over 11 may be associated with both ends of the sidewall as seen in fig 4a .
- the fold over may be associated with the lower end of the sidewall only as seen in fig 4b .
- the fold over may be associated with the upper end of the sidewall only as seen in fig 4c .
- the fold over 11 may enhance the assembly of the spacer and help to position and join the parts.
- Figs. 5a-5c show an enhancement of the sidewall tapering portion 1 b.
- the tapering portion 1 b when in use creates a cavity configured to hold sealant material 8.
- the sidewall tapering portion 1 b is formed with steps or waves to provide an enhanced attachment to the sealant material. The steps are illustrated as orthogonal, but the steps / waves may also be tilted.
- the stepped/waved tapering portion 1 b enhances the application and bonding of the seal material.
- the stepped tapering portion 1 b is compatible with the fold 11 described.
- the stepped tapering portion 1 b may employ a fold at the upper and lower end ( fig 5a ), employ a fold 11 at the lower end ( fig 5b ) or employ a fold 11 at the upper end ( fig 5c ).
- Fig. 6a shows a bridge 3,4 with an undulating or corrugated shape in the transversal direction.
- Fig. 6b shows a bridge 3,4 with an undulating or corrugated shape in the longitudinal direction.
- longitudinal direction is understood that the bridge is undulating along the pane edge e.g. along the spacer.
- the spacer has more stability and/or the bridge thickness may be reduced. This among other advantages enhances the thermal properties of the spacer.
- the undulating or corrugated shape may also enhance the strength due to work hardening (and thereby further reduce the thickness and heat loss).
- the undulating or corrugated shape may also enhance the elasticity so the spacer may adapt to expanding and contracting panes.
- the first bridge 3 and/or second bridge 4 may be provided as a band strip (flat, corrugated, perforated etc.).
- a bridge based on a band strip enables advanced bridge geometry with good strength and compressive strength and low heat conduction while providing easier production.
- Fig. 7 shows an example of a spacer and illustrates the sidewall 1,2 comprises a primary seal face P and secondary seal face S which correspond to the engagement portion 1 a and the tapering portion 1 b.
- the primary seal face P provides a impermeable seal and the secondary seal face S provides the structural strength.
- the engagement portion 1 a is configured to be attached to confronting surfaces of panes by the primary seal.
- the primary seal for example is 2-5 mm in height P.
- the tapering portion 1 b is configured to be attached to the confronting marginal surfaces of panes by the secondary seal face S.
- the secondary seal for example is 2-5 mm in height S.
- the combined height P+S is for example 4-10 mm.
- the secondary seal S is larger than the primary seal P e.g. S>P.
- a stronger structural adhesion is provided and the strain caused by the thermal expansion of the pane may be improved.
- Fig. 8 shows an example of a spacer and illustrates the details of the tapering portion 1 b used for the secondary seal.
- the tapering portion 1 b has an offset O from the engagement portion 1 a.
- the tapering portion 1 b has an angle A from the pane.
- the tapering portion does not need to be straight (may employ steps etc.) but is shown straight in this example for sake of simplicity.
- the offset O and angle A are formed.
- the tapering portion 1 b is configured for enhanced application of the seal material, so the seal material may be injected and properly fill the cavity between the tapering portion 1 b and the pane.
- the tapering portion 1 b is configured for forming the seal so the seal can withstand thermal expansion/contraction of the insulated glass unit.
- the angle A may be selected between 1-45 degrees. Preferably about 5-15 degrees.
- the application of the sealant is enhanced and the seal has enhanced withstand of thermal expansion.
- the offset O and/or the tapering portion 1 b reduce the tension/stress on the seal material caused by the thermal expansion of the pane.
- Fig. 9 illustrates another arrangement of the sidewall 1,2 and bridge 3,4 according to this disclosure.
- the sidewall 1,2 has an upstanding portion extending beyond the first bridge 3 (e.g upper bridge).
- the attachment ledge is provided by the offset O.
- Fig. 9 also illustrates that the bridge 3,4 may be sandwiched from for example two bridge members to enhance the strength. If one or more of the bridge members 3,4 is corrugated or undulated and then sandwiched a honeycomb like configuration may be provided.
- Fig. 10 illustrates another arrangement of the sidewall 1,2 and bridge 3,4 according to this disclosure.
- the first and second bridge 3,4 are attached to the same attachment ledge on each respective side.
- the first and second bridge 3,4 are provided at the bottom of the sidewalls 1,2 (e.g. towards the exterior of the insulated glass unit).
- a third bridge (not shown) for example associated with the top is also possible. This example could also employ one bridge only.
- the engagement portion is provided by the sidewall 1,2.
- Fig. 11 illustrates another arrangement of the sidewall 1,2 and bridge 3,4 according to this disclosure.
- the attachment ledge 10 may be provided by a fold 11 at the sidewall 1,2.
- the attachment ledge may be integral with the sidewall 1,2 or bridge 3,4.
- the engagement portion is constituted by the sidewall 1,2.
- Fig. 12 illustrates another arrangement of the sidewall 1,2 and bridge 3,4 according to this disclosure.
- the assembly means 9,10 are provided by the bridge 3,4 having an upstanding or down standing edge or tabs configured for attachment to the sidewall 1,2.
- the spacer assembly is joined by welding, preferably spot welding in the longitudinal direction of the spacer.
- the spacer sidewall 1,2 and the bridge 3,4 are from metals like steel, stainless steel, high strength steel including steel with wolfram, cobalt, titanium, vanadium or niobium etc. Alloys are understood to comprise a material if comprising more than 0,1 % of said material.
- the bridge 3,4 may be from steel comprising at least one of wolfram, cobalt, vanadium, niobium or titanium. Conventional aluminium or aluminium alloys may also be employed. Also alloys with nickel may be employed. Nickel may among other properties reduce the thermal expansion.
- the sidewalls and the first and second bridge may each be constructed from more parts. Different materials may also be employed.
- a bridge may be intermittent or continuously interrupted to provide lower heat conduction properties and better expansion/contraction properties.
- the first bridge may be adapted to hold an additional pane/sheet located inside the insulated glass e.g. between the two panes.
- the first bridge 3 may be adapted to hold a mutin bar.
- first and second bridge 3,4 could be interconnected.
- parts of the spacer may be covered by film or insulating material.
- the hollow spacer interior may contain a supply of desiccant material configured to remove moisture from the interpane space.
- the first bridge 3 and second bridge 4 may enclose the desiccant.
- the first bridge 3 may be perforated etc. so the desiccant may communicate with the insulated glass unit interior.
- Pane is to be understood as a window pane or a window glass, which may be laminated, coated etc.
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- Abstandhalter für eine isolierte Glaseinheit, der wenigstens Folgendes umfasst:eine erste Seitenwand (1) und eine zweite Seitenwand (2) und eine erste Brücke (3) und eine zweite Brücke (4),wobei die erste und die zweite Seitenwand (1), (2) entgegengesetzt sind, und jede einen Eingreifabschnitt umfasst, der dazu ausgebildet ist, an gegenüberliegenden Flächen von Scheiben angebracht zu werden,wobei die erste Brücke (3) und die zweite Brücke (4) die erste Seitenwand (1) und die zweite Seitenwand (2) in der Querrichtung voneinander beabstanden,dadurch gekennzeichnet, dassdie erste Seitenwand (1) und die zweite Seitenwand (2) und die erste Brücke (3) und die zweite Brücke (4) jeweils gesonderte Elemente sind, die aus Metall bestehen und durch Schweißen dauerhaft verbunden sind, um einen Abstandhalteraufbau zu bilden, und wobei wenigstens eines aus der erste Brücke (3) und der zweiten Brücke (4) gewellt ist, undwobei wenigstens eine der Brücken (3, 4) im Wesentlichen dünner als die Seitenwand (1, 2) ist, und/oder wenigstens eine der Brücken (3, 4) eine Dicke von 0,08 mm oder weniger und vorzugsweis 0,05 mm oder weniger aufweist.
- Abstandhalter nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, wobei die erste Brücke (3) mit dem oberen Teil der Seitenwand (1, 2) verbunden ist, und die zweite Brücke (4) mit dem unteren Teil der Seitenwand (1, 2) verbunden ist, wodurch ein im Wesentlichen rohrförmiger Querschnitt bereitgestellt wird.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die erste Brücke (3) und die zweite Brücke (4) verglichen mit der allgemeinen Dicke der ersten (1) und der zweiten Seitenwand (2) im Allgemeinen eine Dicke von weniger als 80 % aufweisen.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Brückenelemente (3, 4), die sich zwischen den Seitenwänden (1, 2) erstrecken, dazu ausgebildet sind, dass sie verglichen mit der Wärmeübertragung des Seitenwandelements (1, 2) eine verringerte Wärmeübertragung bereitstellen.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei wenigstens die Brücken (3,4) eine Dicke von 0,08 mm oder weniger und vorzugsweise 0,05 mm oder weniger aufweisen.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei wenigstens eine Brücke (3, 4) aus einem ersten Metallmaterial besteht, und die Seitenwand (1, 2) aus einem zweiten Metallmaterial besteht, wobei das erste und das zweite Metallmaterial unterschiedliche Eigenschaften wie die Wärmeleitung, die Wärmedehnung, die Stärke, die Starrheit, die Haftfähigkeit an einem Dichtmaterial oder die Formungsfähigkeit umfassen.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Seitenwände (1, 2) auf einem duktilen Metallmaterial beruhen und die Brücken (3, 4) auf einem Metallmaterial mit hoher Stärke beruhen.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Brücken (3, 4) aus einem stärkeren Material als dem Material der Seitenwände (1, 2) bestehen.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Brücken (3, 4) hochfesten Stahl umfassen.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Seitenwände (1, 2) aus einem Material bestehen, dessen Wärmedehnung so angepasst ist, dass sie im Wesentlichen der Wärmedehnung der Scheiben entspricht.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Abstandhalter einen sich verjüngenden Abschnitt (1b) und vorzugsweise einen stufigen sich verjüngenden Abschnitt (1b) umfasst.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die erste Brücke (3) und/oder die zweite Brücke (4) in der Längsrichtung z.B. entlang der Scheibenkante gewellt ist.
- Abstandhalter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die erste Seitenwand (1) und die zweite Seitenwand (2) und die erste Brücke (3) und die zweite Brücke (4) durch Anbringungsleisten (9, 10), an die vorzugsweise wenigstens eine vorspringende Umfalzung (11) angeschlossen ist, miteinander verbunden sind.
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