GB2277769A - Glass buffers - Google Patents
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- GB2277769A GB2277769A GB9308931A GB9308931A GB2277769A GB 2277769 A GB2277769 A GB 2277769A GB 9308931 A GB9308931 A GB 9308931A GB 9308931 A GB9308931 A GB 9308931A GB 2277769 A GB2277769 A GB 2277769A
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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
- E06B3/6604—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together comprising false glazing bars or similar decorations between the panes
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Abstract
A glass buffer, for use in a double glazing panel to prevent the glass panes contacting decorative profiles between the panes due to vibration, is injection moulded of a resilient thermoplastic material such as a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic rubber. The two components may be physically blended, e.g. a thermoplastic olefins (TPO), or reactively combined to form polymer alloys as in the thermoplastic vulcanisates and melt-processable rubbers. Thermoplastic urethanes (TPUs) can also be used. In a preferred form the buffer comprises two heads 1 and 2 joined by a narrower waist 3 and having a tail 6 joined to one of the heads. <IMAGE>
Description
2277769 1 GLASS BUFFERS
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to glass buffers, as used in glazing panels of the kind which incorporate two or more spaced panes of glass. For convenience, such glazing panels will simply be referred to below as "double glazing panels".
BACKGROUND
In double glazing panels, an array of decorative plastics profiles and connecting keys are sometimes inserted between the panes of glass, to simulate a traditional georgian-style window for example. In orderto stop the panes of glass from chattering against the enclosed profiles and/or keys, e.g. due to traffic vibrations, it is common to insert resilient buffers into the plastics components to contact the panes of glass and act as dampers. One existing form of buffer has a head secured to a waisted stud which is twisted into a pre-drilled hole in the component so that the head contacts the pane of glass. Normally, two such buffers are arranged for contact with the opposed panes of glass. Another form of buffer includes two connected heads arranged on opposite sides of the plastics component to contact the panes of glass. The heads are joined by a narrower waist which passes 2 P446 through the component, and in order to assist with insertion into the component, the buffer is formed with a tail attached to one of the heads, which is first inserted through a hole in the component and used to pull the buffer through the component before being detached from the head. When installed, the waist is slightly in tension to hold the buffer in place.
Existing glass buffers are transfer moulded using a slug of silicone rubber, but this material requires curing in the die for a significant period, resulting in a high cycle time and high component cost. An additional disadvantage of silicone rubber is that the colour range which can be achieved is very limited.
An aim of the present invention may be viewed as being to reduce the manufacturing time and cost whilst retaining the functional attributes of existing glass buffers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention proposes a glass buffer for use in a double glazing panel, which is injection moulded of a resilient thermoplastic material.
The glass buffer of the invention does not require a long period of cooling before it can be removed from the mould. In addition, by using thermoplastics based materials as opposed to silicone rubbers a wide range of colours can be achieved with little or no fading.
The preferred moulding material is a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic 3 P446 rubber. Thermoplastic elastomers and rubbers have been commercially available since the 1960s. They are block copolymers comprising a hard thermoplastic and a resilient synthetic elastomer or natural rubber.
The two components may simply be physically blended. An example of this group which is particularly useful in the present invention is the thermoplastic olefins (TPOs), which are a blend of a polyolefin and an uncured rubber component. On the other hand, the styrenics (which incorporate polystyrene) are less suitable since they are generally only suitable for low temperature applications.
The components may also be reactively combined to form polymer alloys as i n the thermoplastic vu [can isates and melt-processable rubbers, both of wh ich can generally be used in the invention.
A third group of thermoplastic elastomers which can be used are the thermoplastic urethanes (TPUs), although their cost is generally higher than the two groups mentioned above.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The following description and the accompanying drawings referred to therein are included by way of non-limiting example in order to illustrate how the invention may be put into practice. In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a side view of a typical glass buffer of the invention, and 4 Figure 2 is a transverse section 11-11 through the buffer.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
P446 The illustrated glass buffer comprises a pair of head portions 1, 2 joined by a narrower waist 3. The heads are of square plan view and the waist is of square transverse section, although it will be appreciated that both could be circular outline, or indeed, of any other desired shape. The waist 3 has a pair of opposed flats 4, 5 formed across opposite corners. In addition, one of the heads 1 is formed with an axial tail 6 having a neck region 7 at its point of attachment to the head 1.
The buffer is inserted through a pre-formed aperture in a profile connector key (not shown) by first feeding the tail 6 through the key and then using the tail to pull the head 1 completely through the key. When the two heads 1, 2 abut opposite sides of the key, the waist 3 is slightly under tension to assist in holding the buffer in place. The tail 3 is normally trimmed off by cutting to provide the head 1 with a clean cut face.
The buffer is injection moulded from a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic rubber. As is normal in injection moulding, the polymer granules are fed through a heated screw until viscous, whereupon the material is forced into a mould cavity. The component is allowed to cool in the mould for a short period and is then ejected from the mould and allowed to air cool.
The following thermoplastic elastomers/rubbers have been used:
P446 1. Vitacom TPE 4203, a thermoplastic elastomer based on uncured polymers. 2. Evode Compound 273.
3. Dynamically vulcanised PP/polymer alloys, such as Santoprene 201-55 and Santoprene 201-64. 4. Dupont Alcryn 2060.
In each case the cycle times were dramatically reduced compared with transfer moulding of silicone rubber, and significant cost savings were achieved. The materials had comparable resilient qualities to silicone rubber, were UV and colour stabilised, and maintained their resilience throughout a normal working temperature range of -20C to 1OWC. The materials had a greater attainable colour range with little or no colour fading. U.v.1fogging tests (as detailed in BS 5713: 1979 - Hermetically Sealed Flat Double Glazing Units) showed that there was no detectable fogging from volatile materials inside the glazing panel.
It will be appreciated that the invention is equally applicable to glass buffers of the kind having a single head secured to a fixing stud. In addition, the buffers could be inserted into the extruded profile instead of the connecting keys, and indeed, they could be used in any other position within a double glazing panel where an anti-rattle buffer is required.
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Claims (12)
- CLAIMS a P446 1. A glass buffer for use in a double glazing panel, whichis injection moulded of a resilient thermoplastic material.
- 2. A glass buffer according to Claim 1, formed of a thermoplastic elastomer or thermoplastic rubber.
- 3. A glass buffer according to Claim 2, in which the resilient thermoplastic material comprises a physical blend of a thermoplastic and a relatively resilient elastomer or natural rubber.
- 4. olefin.A glass buffer according to Claim 3, formed of a thermoplastic
- 5. A glass buffer according to Claim 2, in which the resilient thermoplastic material comprises a thermoplastic which is reactively combined with a resilient elastomer or natural rubber.
- 6. vulcanisate.
- 7. processable rubber.
- 8.A glass buffer according to Claim 5, formed of a thermoplastic A glass buffer according to Claim 5, formed of a melt- A glass buffer according to Claim 2, formed of a thermoplastic 0 7 urethane.P446
- 9. A glass buffer according to any preceding claim, comprising a head portion joined to a narrower waist portion.
- A glass buffer according to Claim 9, comprising two head portions joined by a narrower waist portion and having a tail attached to one of the head portions.
- 11.
- 12. A glass buffer substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.A glass buffer substantially as described herein.
Priority Applications (2)
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GB9308931A GB2277769B (en) | 1993-04-23 | 1993-04-23 | Glass buffers |
EP94302825A EP0622515A3 (en) | 1993-04-23 | 1994-04-20 | Glass buffers. |
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GB9308931A GB2277769B (en) | 1993-04-23 | 1993-04-23 | Glass buffers |
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GB2277769A true GB2277769A (en) | 1994-11-09 |
GB2277769B GB2277769B (en) | 1996-12-04 |
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Citations (6)
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GB1108593A (en) * | 1964-02-13 | 1968-04-03 | Oasis Technical Invest Ltd | Window and the combination thereof with alarm means |
GB1208891A (en) * | 1967-05-23 | 1970-10-14 | Oasis Technical Invest Ltd | Improvements relating to windows |
US3990201A (en) * | 1974-09-03 | 1976-11-09 | Gerald Falbel | Evacuated dual glazing system |
US4132218A (en) * | 1976-12-10 | 1979-01-02 | Bennett Christopher J | Vacuum panel |
GB2078838A (en) * | 1980-07-03 | 1982-01-13 | Hirsch Elisabeth | Shatterproof insulating glazing panel |
EP0181963A1 (en) * | 1984-11-23 | 1986-05-28 | Dieter Georg Redel | Multiple glazing |
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DE2815948C2 (en) * | 1978-04-13 | 1983-01-27 | Fa. Schüt-Duis, 2960 Aurich | Decorative grille made of hollow profiles and junction connectors integrated in an insulating glass |
DE3221117A1 (en) * | 1981-07-03 | 1983-04-07 | Fa. Franz Knack, 4400 Münster | Insulating-glass element with ornamental glass element inserted between two panes and with distance pieces |
DE3413539A1 (en) * | 1984-04-11 | 1985-10-24 | Willi 5208 Eitorf Schiefelbusch | Lattice for the decoration of doors, windows or the like |
DE8515324U1 (en) * | 1985-05-24 | 1985-08-01 | Wilhelm Baumann GmbH + Co KG, 3110 Uelzen | Insulating glass pane with rung subdivision |
KR960007312B1 (en) * | 1989-02-22 | 1996-05-30 | 엘프 아토캠 에스. 에이 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER MADE OF ETHYLENE Ñß-OLEFIN COPOLYMER AND POLYNORBORNENE |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1108593A (en) * | 1964-02-13 | 1968-04-03 | Oasis Technical Invest Ltd | Window and the combination thereof with alarm means |
GB1208891A (en) * | 1967-05-23 | 1970-10-14 | Oasis Technical Invest Ltd | Improvements relating to windows |
US3990201A (en) * | 1974-09-03 | 1976-11-09 | Gerald Falbel | Evacuated dual glazing system |
US4132218A (en) * | 1976-12-10 | 1979-01-02 | Bennett Christopher J | Vacuum panel |
GB2078838A (en) * | 1980-07-03 | 1982-01-13 | Hirsch Elisabeth | Shatterproof insulating glazing panel |
EP0181963A1 (en) * | 1984-11-23 | 1986-05-28 | Dieter Georg Redel | Multiple glazing |
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GB2277769B (en) | 1996-12-04 |
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GB9308931D0 (en) | 1993-06-16 |
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Effective date: 19980423 |