Components for multipane window unit sash assemblies
First Claim
1. A component in combination with a multipane window sash frame having an integral glazing pane mounting structure, said mounting structure comprising a spacer having a defined shape extending from and integral with said sash frame, said spacer having at least two opposing surfaces to which separate glazing panes can be adhesively mounted with the spacer therebetween;
- and said component being preformed from a desiccated material in a shape that is adapted to mate with the defined shape of said spacer, for application to said spacer prior to the mounting of glazing panes thereto.
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Abstract
Various desiccant, vapor barrier and/or sealant components are provided for a multipane window unit sash assembly having an integral glazing pane mounting structure. The components have varying shapes and features, which may include glazing pane mounting surfaces, spacer functions, dual seal capabilities and muntin bar retaining functions. Various materials can be used to fabricate the components, including adhesive, sealant, sealant strip, tape, foam, resin, metallic or plastic materials, or combinations of such materials. The components may be preformed, extruded onto the sash, or otherwise applied. Automated assembly of the components to the sash is also disclosed.
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27 Claims
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1. A component in combination with a multipane window sash frame having an integral glazing pane mounting structure,
said mounting structure comprising a spacer having a defined shape extending from and integral with said sash frame, said spacer having at least two opposing surfaces to which separate glazing panes can be adhesively mounted with the spacer therebetween; - and
said component being preformed from a desiccated material in a shape that is adapted to mate with the defined shape of said spacer, for application to said spacer prior to the mounting of glazing panes thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A component for a multipane window sash, comprising:
a preformed desiccated element in a shape that is adapted to mate with a shape of a spacer integral with the sash. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A component for a multipane window unit sash assembly, comprising:
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a preformed spacer for attachment to said sash;
said spacer having mounting surfaces for at least two glazing panes;
wherein;
said mounting surfaces are provided on flanges extending from said spacer; and
said flanges in combination with said sash define a channel therebetween for accommodating at least one of a sealant or adhesive.
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22. An insulating glass unit, comprising:
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a) a sash member made from a relatively porous material, said sash member including a glass supporting portion with first and second glass supporting surfaces extending away from a sash perimeter toward a viewing opening of said insulating glass unit;
b) a low porosity coating on said glass supporting portion of said sash member;
c) an adhesive on a portion of said coating that covers said first and second glass supporting surfaces; and
,d) a pair of glass lites adhered to said first and second glass supporting surfaces by said adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A method for fabricating an integrated multipane sash, comprising:
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providing a length of sash profile having a glazing pane supporting portion with at least first and second glazing pane supporting surfaces;
attaching a preformed desiccated component to said supporting surfaces;
cutting said length of sash profile into pieces;
forming a frame from said pieces; and
adhesively mounting a pair of glazing panes to said first and second glass supporting surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27)
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