GB2077834A - A multiple pane assembly - Google Patents

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GB2077834A
GB2077834A GB8118434A GB8118434A GB2077834A GB 2077834 A GB2077834 A GB 2077834A GB 8118434 A GB8118434 A GB 8118434A GB 8118434 A GB8118434 A GB 8118434A GB 2077834 A GB2077834 A GB 2077834A
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    • 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
    • E06B3/66314—Section members positioned at the edges of the glazing unit of tubular shape
    • 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
    • E06B3/67—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation or for controlled passage of light
    • E06B3/6707—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation or for controlled passage of light specially adapted for increased acoustical insulation

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A multiple pane assembly (1) comprises at least two transparent glazing sheets (2,3) arranged face-to- face and separated by a spacer at their peripheries. The spacer comprises hollow metallic spacing members (4) which are welded or soldered together at the corners of the pane assembly (1). An external seal (6) of silicone is adhered to the outside periphery of the spacer and the opposed inner surfaces of the glazing sheets (2, 3). Preferably the external seal (6) extends around the rim of at least one of the glazing sheets (2, 3). <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION A multiple pane assembly This invention relates to a multiple (i.e. two or more) pane assembly.
According to the invention a multiple pane assembly comprises at least two transparent glazing sheets arranged face-to-face and separated by a spacer adjacent the periphery of the glazing sheets to provide an air space between the sheets, the spacer comprising hollow metallic spacing members adjacent ones of which are welded or soldered together at corners of the pane assembly, and an external seal of silicone adhered to the outside periphery of the spacer and the opposed inner surfaces of the glazing sheets.
Suitably the external seal extends around the rim of at least one of said glazing sheets.
Conveniently the multiple pane assembly is provided with a pair of internal seals, typically of polyisobutylene, each internal seal being adhered to the inner surface of a respective one of the glazing sheets and a confronting side surface of each spacing member.
Suitably each hollow spacing member contains a desiccant and is provided with communicating means enabling the interior of each hollow spacing member to be placed in direct communication with the air space formed between the glazing sheets. The communicating means may be in the form of a continuous groove formed along the length of each spacing member or in the form of a plurality of spaced apart holes or openings formed along the length of each spacing member.
Conveniently adjacent spacing members are butt jointed, e.g. by means of a mitre joint, and are then inductively welded or flash welded together.
Alternatively, the adjacent spacing members may be ultra-sonically soldered together.
An inner spacer, in the form of hollow, perforated elongate members, may be fixed to, so as to be positioned inwardly of, the firstmentioned spacer, the inner spacer serving to improve the noise insulating properties of the multiple pane assembly.
The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing the sole Figure of which shows a section through a multiple pane assembly according to the invention.
The Figure shows a multiple pane assembly in the form of a double glazed unit generally designated with the reference numeral 1. The unit 1 comprises a pair of rectangular, transparent glazing sheets 2, 3, e.g. of glass, arranged face-toface and separated by four hollow metallic, e.g.
extruded aluminium, spacing members (only one of which can be seen in the Figure) extending along respective sides of the unit 1. Adjacent spacing members 4 are welded together at each corner of the unit to provide a rigid hollow spacer extending continuously adjacent the periphery of the unit 1.
Each spacing member 4 typically contains a desiccant and may be provided with a continuous groove 5 along its length enabling the hollow interior of the member 4 to communicate directly with the air space formed between the separated sheets 2 and 3. Alternatively the groove 5 may be replaced by a plurality of spaced apart holes or openings (not shown). Conveniently the opposite ends of each spacing member 4 are mitred so that adjacent ends of each adjacent pair of members 4 are butted together to form a mitred joint, the adjacent ends then being inductively welded or flash welded together.
The unit 1 further comprises an external seal 6 of silicone and a pair of inner seals 7 and 8 typically made of polyisobutylene. The external seal 6 is adhered to an outer peripheral surface 4a of each member and to the rim 2a (3a) and inner surface 2b (3b) of each glazing sheet 2 (3). The seal 6 which covers the rims 2a and 3a of the sheets 2 and 3, thus protects the peripheral edge of the glazing unit 1 during transportation and fitting of the unit 1. The inner seal 7 (8) is disposed inwardly of the seal 6 and is adhered to the inner surface 2b (3b) of the glazing sheet 2 (3) and to a confronting side surface 4b (4c) of each member 4. As can be seen in the Figure, each sealing member 4 is shaped so as to separate each of the seals 7 and 8 from the seal 6.
In order to improve the noise insulating properties of the unit 1, the latter may be provided with channel-shaped inner spacers 9 which are fixed, e.g. by means of a snap fitting, to the spacing members 4 so as to be positioned inwardly thereof. The base 9a of each channelshaped member 9 is provided with a plurality of perforations 10.
In an alternative embodiment of pane assembly, adjacent spacing members 4 may be soldered, e.g. ultrasonically soldered, together at the corners of the unit 1 instead of being welded together.
Although a double glazed unit has been described in detail, it should be realised that the present invention is intended to cover other types of glazing units, e.g. three or four panel assemblies or units.
1. A multiple pane assembly comprising at least two transparent glazing sheets arranged face-to face and separated by a spacer adjacent the preiphery of the glazing sheets to provide an air space between the sheets, the spacer comprising hollow metallic spacing members adjacent ones of which are welded or soldered together at corners of the pane assembly, and an external seal of silicone adhered to the outside periphery of the spacer and the opposed inner surfaces of the glazing sheet.
2. A multiple pane assembly according to claim 1, in which the external seal extends around the rim of at least one of said glazing sheets.
3. A multiple pane assembly according to claim 1 or 2, provided with a pair of internal seals, each internal seal being adhered to the inner surface of a respective one of the glazing sheets and
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION A multiple pane assembly This invention relates to a multiple (i.e. two or more) pane assembly. According to the invention a multiple pane assembly comprises at least two transparent glazing sheets arranged face-to-face and separated by a spacer adjacent the periphery of the glazing sheets to provide an air space between the sheets, the spacer comprising hollow metallic spacing members adjacent ones of which are welded or soldered together at corners of the pane assembly, and an external seal of silicone adhered to the outside periphery of the spacer and the opposed inner surfaces of the glazing sheets. Suitably the external seal extends around the rim of at least one of said glazing sheets. Conveniently the multiple pane assembly is provided with a pair of internal seals, typically of polyisobutylene, each internal seal being adhered to the inner surface of a respective one of the glazing sheets and a confronting side surface of each spacing member. Suitably each hollow spacing member contains a desiccant and is provided with communicating means enabling the interior of each hollow spacing member to be placed in direct communication with the air space formed between the glazing sheets. The communicating means may be in the form of a continuous groove formed along the length of each spacing member or in the form of a plurality of spaced apart holes or openings formed along the length of each spacing member. Conveniently adjacent spacing members are butt jointed, e.g. by means of a mitre joint, and are then inductively welded or flash welded together. Alternatively, the adjacent spacing members may be ultra-sonically soldered together. An inner spacer, in the form of hollow, perforated elongate members, may be fixed to, so as to be positioned inwardly of, the firstmentioned spacer, the inner spacer serving to improve the noise insulating properties of the multiple pane assembly. The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing the sole Figure of which shows a section through a multiple pane assembly according to the invention. The Figure shows a multiple pane assembly in the form of a double glazed unit generally designated with the reference numeral 1. The unit 1 comprises a pair of rectangular, transparent glazing sheets 2, 3, e.g. of glass, arranged face-toface and separated by four hollow metallic, e.g. extruded aluminium, spacing members (only one of which can be seen in the Figure) extending along respective sides of the unit 1. Adjacent spacing members 4 are welded together at each corner of the unit to provide a rigid hollow spacer extending continuously adjacent the periphery of the unit 1. Each spacing member 4 typically contains a desiccant and may be provided with a continuous groove 5 along its length enabling the hollow interior of the member 4 to communicate directly with the air space formed between the separated sheets 2 and 3. Alternatively the groove 5 may be replaced by a plurality of spaced apart holes or openings (not shown). Conveniently the opposite ends of each spacing member 4 are mitred so that adjacent ends of each adjacent pair of members 4 are butted together to form a mitred joint, the adjacent ends then being inductively welded or flash welded together. The unit 1 further comprises an external seal 6 of silicone and a pair of inner seals 7 and 8 typically made of polyisobutylene. The external seal 6 is adhered to an outer peripheral surface 4a of each member and to the rim 2a (3a) and inner surface 2b (3b) of each glazing sheet 2 (3). The seal 6 which covers the rims 2a and 3a of the sheets 2 and 3, thus protects the peripheral edge of the glazing unit 1 during transportation and fitting of the unit 1. The inner seal 7 (8) is disposed inwardly of the seal 6 and is adhered to the inner surface 2b (3b) of the glazing sheet 2 (3) and to a confronting side surface 4b (4c) of each member 4. As can be seen in the Figure, each sealing member 4 is shaped so as to separate each of the seals 7 and 8 from the seal 6. In order to improve the noise insulating properties of the unit 1, the latter may be provided with channel-shaped inner spacers 9 which are fixed, e.g. by means of a snap fitting, to the spacing members 4 so as to be positioned inwardly thereof. The base 9a of each channelshaped member 9 is provided with a plurality of perforations 10. In an alternative embodiment of pane assembly, adjacent spacing members 4 may be soldered, e.g. ultrasonically soldered, together at the corners of the unit 1 instead of being welded together. Although a double glazed unit has been described in detail, it should be realised that the present invention is intended to cover other types of glazing units, e.g. three or four panel assemblies or units. CLAIMS
1. A multiple pane assembly comprising at least two transparent glazing sheets arranged face-to face and separated by a spacer adjacent the preiphery of the glazing sheets to provide an air space between the sheets, the spacer comprising hollow metallic spacing members adjacent ones of which are welded or soldered together at corners of the pane assembly, and an external seal of silicone adhered to the outside periphery of the spacer and the opposed inner surfaces of the glazing sheet.
2. A multiple pane assembly according to claim 1, in which the external seal extends around the rim of at least one of said glazing sheets.
3. A multiple pane assembly according to claim
1 or 2, provided with a pair of internal seals, each internal seal being adhered to the inner surface of a respective one of the glazing sheets and confronting side surfaces of the spacing members.
4. A multiple pane assembly according to claim 3, in which each internal seal is made of polyisobutylene.
5. A multiple pane assembly according to any of the preceding claims, in which each hollow spacing member contains a desiccant and is provided with communicating means enabling the interior of each hollow spacing member to be placed in direct communication with the air space between the glazing sheets.
6. A multiple pane assembly according to claim 5, in which the communicating means is in the form of a continuous groove formed along the length of each spacing member.
7. A multiple pane assembly according to claim 5, in which the communicating means is in the form of a plurality of spaced apart holes or openings formed along the length of each spacing member.
8. A multiple pane assembly according to any of the preceding claims, in which adjacent spacing members are butt jointed prior to being welded or soldered together.
9. A multiple pane assembly according to claim 8, in which adjacent spacing members are butt jointed by means of a mitre joint.
10. A multiple pane assembly according to any of the preceding claims, in which adjacent spacing members are inductively welded or flash welded together.
11. A multiple pane assembly according to any of claims 1 to 9, in which adjacent spacing members are ultra-sonically soldered together.
12. A multiple pane assembly according to any of the preceding claims, comprising an inner spacer, in the form of hollow, perforated elongate" members, is fixed to, so as to be positioned inwardly of, the first-mentioned spacer, the inner spacer serving to improve the noise insulating properties of the multiple pane assembly.
13. A multiple pane assembly constructed and arranged substantially as herein described with reference to, and as illustrated in, the accompanying drawing.
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DE3403275A1 (en) * 1984-01-31 1985-08-01 Julius & August Erbslöh GmbH & Co, 5600 Wuppertal Spacer with desiccant for insulating glass panes
EP0241665A2 (en) * 1986-04-10 1987-10-21 Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung Vehicle window
US4750302A (en) * 1986-11-26 1988-06-14 Bechtold Stephen K Insulated glass skylight assembly
US4850175A (en) * 1985-11-07 1989-07-25 Indal Limited Spacer assembly for multiple glazed unit
EP0430889A2 (en) * 1989-11-30 1991-06-05 Glas Trösch AG St. Gallen Multiple insulating glazing
EP0579542A1 (en) * 1992-07-16 1994-01-19 Saint-Gobain Vitrage International Noise insulating hollow body
EP0586121A1 (en) * 1992-08-26 1994-03-09 Pilkington Glass Limited Insulating units
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WO1985001774A1 (en) * 1983-10-12 1985-04-25 Julius & August Erbslöh Gmbh & Co. Supporting insert for insulating glazing
EP0139262A1 (en) * 1983-10-12 1985-05-02 Julius &amp; August Erbslöh GmbH &amp; Co. Spacer for insulating glazing
DE3403275A1 (en) * 1984-01-31 1985-08-01 Julius & August Erbslöh GmbH & Co, 5600 Wuppertal Spacer with desiccant for insulating glass panes
US4850175A (en) * 1985-11-07 1989-07-25 Indal Limited Spacer assembly for multiple glazed unit
EP0241665A2 (en) * 1986-04-10 1987-10-21 Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung Vehicle window
EP0241665A3 (en) * 1986-04-10 1987-12-23 Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung Vehicle window
US4750302A (en) * 1986-11-26 1988-06-14 Bechtold Stephen K Insulated glass skylight assembly
EP0430889A2 (en) * 1989-11-30 1991-06-05 Glas Trösch AG St. Gallen Multiple insulating glazing
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GB2290823A (en) * 1994-06-30 1996-01-10 Glaverbel Multiple glazing spacer and unit
US5640815A (en) * 1994-06-30 1997-06-24 Glaverbel Multiple glazing unit
GB2290823B (en) * 1994-06-30 1998-09-23 Glaverbel Multiple glazing unit
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