WO2006039664A2 - Trim joint for sealing gaps between panes of flat glass - Google Patents
Trim joint for sealing gaps between panes of flat glass Download PDFInfo
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- WO2006039664A2 WO2006039664A2 PCT/US2005/035527 US2005035527W WO2006039664A2 WO 2006039664 A2 WO2006039664 A2 WO 2006039664A2 US 2005035527 W US2005035527 W US 2005035527W WO 2006039664 A2 WO2006039664 A2 WO 2006039664A2
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D23/00—General constructional features
- F25D23/08—Parts formed wholly or mainly of plastics materials
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- Refrigerator cases typically have flat panes of glass which form portions of the case, and which can come together leaving a gap defined therebetween. These gaps are needed to allow smooth operation of the refrigerator case, for example during opening and closing.
- a refrigerator case assembly comprising at least two refrigerator case elements positioned next to each other and defining a gap therebetween; and a trim joint comprising a body portion for covering the gap and a mounting member for releasably securing the trim joint relative to the at least two case elements with- the body portion covering the gap.
- a trim joint for a refrigerator case, comprising a body portion comprising an elongate member having two ends; and a mounting member positioned at one of the two ends for releasably mounting the body portion to a refrigerator case.
- a method for enhancing efficiency of a refrigerator case comprises the steps of providing at least two refrigerator case elements positioned next to each other and defining a gap therebetween; providing a trim joint comprising a body portion for covering the gap and a mounting member for releasably securing the trim joint relative to the at least two case elements with the body portion covering the gap; and selectively positioning the trim joint so that the body portion covers the gap and the mounting member engages at least one of the refrigerator case elements
- FIGS 1-3 schematically illustrate a trim joint in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 4 schematically illustrates a refrigerator case as an environment of use of the trim joint of the present invention
- Figure 5 schematically illustrates a portion of the case of Figure 4 with a trim joint shown in position with dashed lines;
- Figure 6 is a sectional view of a trim joint in position relative to a refrigerator case gap in accordance with the invention.
- the invention relates to a trim joint for closing the gap between substantially flat panes of glass or other material which form a refrigerator case.
- FIG 4 schematically illustrates a refrigerator case 50 having a base 52 and two case elements 54, 56 which define form a wall of the case and define therebetween a gap 58.
- case elements 54, 56 in this instance glass wall members, define along with the other walls of refrigerator case 50 a refrigerated space in which food products or other items can be stored at controlled temperature.
- Case 50 is typically designed so that there is a gap 58 between elements 54, 56, since generally at least one of these elements can pivot relative to the rest of case 50 to an open position, and gap 58 avoids frictional resistance to such movement.
- gap 58 also allows air flow from inside to outside of the case and this air flow can be undesirable from an efficiency standpoint and also in order to comply with certain government regulations.
- trim joint 10 according to the invention advantageously can be releasably positioned over the gap 58 as desired.
- Figure 6 shows trim joint 10 positioned over gap 58 by mounting the mounting member 14 along a bottom edge of case elements 54, 56. In this position, body portion 12 of trim joint 10 is positioned flat on the glass surfaces, specifically extending along and overlapping the vertical edges of the glass surfaces which define the gap, so that the trim joint seals this gap.
- Trim joint 10 is preferably provided with at least body portion 12 made of substantially transparent material. Since case elements 54, 56 are typically glass or some other transparent material so that objects within the case can be viewed, it is functionally if not aesthetically preferable for trim joint 10 to also be provided from transparent material in accordance with the invention.
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US11/576,370 US20070256390A1 (en) | 2005-09-29 | 2005-09-29 | Trim joint for sealing gaps between panes of flat glass |
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Cited By (1)
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US8973385B2 (en) | 2007-03-02 | 2015-03-10 | Hill Phoenix, Inc. | Refrigeration system |
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US3372728A (en) * | 1965-12-23 | 1968-03-12 | Central Specialties Co | Shade cornice |
US5201787A (en) * | 1991-05-31 | 1993-04-13 | Usg Interiors, Inc. | Trim system for suspension ceilings |
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US3372728A (en) * | 1965-12-23 | 1968-03-12 | Central Specialties Co | Shade cornice |
US5201787A (en) * | 1991-05-31 | 1993-04-13 | Usg Interiors, Inc. | Trim system for suspension ceilings |
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US8973385B2 (en) | 2007-03-02 | 2015-03-10 | Hill Phoenix, Inc. | Refrigeration system |
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