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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.

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A method of constructing a spacer frame for an insulating glass panel from four separate open ended spacer frame segments interconnected at their ends by corner connectors at least three of which have projecting body portions which are hinged together comprising: (a) loading desiccant material into

A method of constructing a spacer frame for an insulating glass panel from four separate open ended spacer frame segments interconnected at their ends by corner connectors at least three of which have projecting body portions which are hinged together comprising: (a) loading desiccant material into at least one of said frame segments; (b) attaching respective projecting body portions of one corner connector to adjacent ends of the first and second frame segments to hingedly interconnect said first and second frame segments; (c) attaching respective projecting body portions of a second corner connector to adjacent ends of the second and third frame segments to hingedly interconnect said second and third frame segments; (d) attaching respective projecting body portions of a third corner connector to adjacent ends of the third and fourth frame segments to hingedly interconnect said third and fourth frame segments; (e) moving said interconnected frame segments successively through a sealant applying station; including (i) positioning said interconnected spacer frame segments in end to end alignment; and (ii) moving said aligned spacer frame segments along a substantially linear path of travel extending through said sealant applying station; (f) applying sealant material to at least one side of the spacer frame segments passing through said station; (g) pivoting each spacer frame segment relative to the adjacent frame segment about the hinge of the interposed corner connector to form a substantially rectangular frame shape; and, (h) securing adjacent ends of said frame segments against relative pivotal movement.