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A spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass panel is disclosed which is constructed by arranging a plurality of spacer frame segments end to end in substantial alignment, with adjacent frame ends being connected together, and supplying sealant to the aligned spacer frame segments substantially c

A spacer frame assembly for an insulating glass panel is disclosed which is constructed by arranging a plurality of spacer frame segments end to end in substantial alignment, with adjacent frame ends being connected together, and supplying sealant to the aligned spacer frame segments substantially continuously along opposite sides. The adjacent frame segments are then pivoted about axes extending transversely to the opposite sides to form a generally planar polygonal frame configuration and the free ends of the frame are joined. A connector for adjacent ends of the spacer frame segments is disclosed which includes first and second body portions secured to first and second frame segments, respectively, and hinge structure connecting the body portions for enabling movement of one frame segment relative to the other. The connector body portions are secured relative to each other by connecting structure with the first frame segment in a predetermined angular position with respect to the second frame segment. Free ends of the frame segments are joined by a two part connector.

대표청구항 ▼

A spacer frame assemblage for use in construction of an insulating glass panel comprising: (a) first and second axially aligned spacer frame segments; (b) sealant material disposed along at least one side of said frame segments; and, (c) a connector between said frame segments comprising: (i) a firs

A spacer frame assemblage for use in construction of an insulating glass panel comprising: (a) first and second axially aligned spacer frame segments; (b) sealant material disposed along at least one side of said frame segments; and, (c) a connector between said frame segments comprising: (i) a first body portion secured to the first frame segment; (ii) a second body portion secured to the second frame segment; (iii) hinge means connecting said first and second body portions together for enabling said frame segments to remain in axial alignment while said sealant material is applied and providing for flexing movement of one frame segment relative to the other frame segment from the axially aligned position; and, (iv) connecting means for securing said body portions in position when said body portions are hingedly moved to predetermined relative positions, said connecting means comprising an element projecting from one body portion and in latching engagement with said other body portion when said body portions are secured together with said frame segments in a predetermined flexed position.