Apparatus for the efficient assembly of multi-pane insulating glass windows

Briese, William A.; Grismer, John; McGlinchy, Timothy B.

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Title: Apparatus for the efficient assembly of multi-pane insulating glass windows

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An insulating glass unit (IGU) assembly line apparatus capable of interleaving double and triple pane IGUs in accordance with an IGU production schedule. Visual indicators or prompts instruct operators at the assembly line in configuring a sequence of IGUs. Triple pane IGUs are assembled with minimal contamination of a center glass lite. A non-contact Bernoulli pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled.

Inventors:: Briese, William A.; Grismer, John; McGlinchy, Timothy B.

Issue Date:: Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 EST 2017

Research Org.:: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc., Twinsburg, OH (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1531966

Patent Number(s):: 9534439

Application Number:: 14/334,895

Assignee:: GED Integrated Solutions, Inc. (Twinsburg, OH)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B23 - MACHINE TOOLS B23P - OTHER WORKING OF METAL

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B65 - CONVEYING B65G - TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B23 - MACHINE TOOLS B23P - OTHER WORKING OF METAL
B23P19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B65 - CONVEYING B65G - TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
B65G15/28 - Conveyors with a load-conveying surface formed by a single flat belt, not otherwise provided for
B65G37/00 - Combinations of mechanical conveyors of the same kind, or of different kinds, of interest apart from their application in particular machines or use in particular manufacturing processes
B65G49/061 - {Lifting, gripping, or carrying means, for one or more sheets forming independent means of transport, e.g. suction cups, transport frames
B65G49/067 - {Sheet handling, means, e.g. manipulators, devices for turning or tilting sheet glass
B65G51/03 - over a flat surface or in troughs

E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E06 - DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL E06B - FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
E06B2003/66395 - {U-shape}
E06B3/673 - Assembling the units
E06B3/67326 - {Assembling spacer elements with the panes}
E06B3/67365 - {Transporting or handling panes, spacer frames or units during assembly
E06B3/67369 - {Layout of the assembly streets}
E06B3/67382 - {Transport of panes or units without touching the bottom edge}

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
Y10T29/49826 - Assembling or joining
Y10T29/49828 - Progressively advancing of work assembly station or assembled portion of work
Y10T29/49829 - Advancing work to successive stations [i.e., assembly line]
Y10T29/49885 - with coating before or during assembling
Y10T29/49904 - Assembling a subassembly, then assembling with a second subassembly
Y10T29/53 - Means to assemble or disassemble
Y10T29/534 - Multiple station assembly or disassembly apparatus
Y10T29/53409 - including converging conveyors

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DOE Contract Number:: EE000167

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2014-07-18

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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