SPACERS AND CONNECTORS FOR INSULATED GLASS UNITS
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Abstract
This disclosure describes insulated glass units (IGUs) that incorporate electrochromic devices. More specifically, this disclosure focuses on different configurations available for providing an electrical connection to the interior region of an IGU. In many cases, an IGU includes two panes separated by a spacer. The spacer defines an interior region of the IGU and an exterior region of the IGU. Often, the electrochromic device positioned on the pane does not extend past the spacer, and some electrical connection must be provided to supply power from the exterior of the IGU to the electrochromic device on the interior of the IGU. In some embodiments, the spacer includes one or more holes (e.g, channels, mouse holes, other holes, etc.) through which an electrical connection (e.g., wires, busbar leads, etc.) may pass to provide power to the electrochromic device.
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1. (canceled)
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2. A magnetic assembly for providing electrical power to an electrochromic window, the magnetic assembly comprising:
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a first connector comprising a first pair of electrical contacts, each of the electrical contacts of the first pair of electrical contacts wired to a distinct bus bar of a pair of bus bars configured to deliver power to an electrochromic device of the electrochromic window; a second connector that is shaped to register and engage with the first connector, the second connector comprising a second pair of electrical contacts configured to deliver electrical power from a power source;
each electrical contact of the first pair of electrical contacts configured to engage with a distinct electrical contact of the second pair of electrical contacts and establish electrical communication when the first and second connectors are engaged with each other; andat least one magnetic element configured to magnetically hold the first and second connectors together when they are registered with each other. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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