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Vacuum glazing comprising two sheets of glass, hermetically sealed around the edge, with a thermally insulating internal vacuum, and an array of support pillars placed between the glass sheets to be in contact therewith, wherein the pillars are one piece elements consisting of a core or central body

Vacuum glazing comprising two sheets of glass, hermetically sealed around the edge, with a thermally insulating internal vacuum, and an array of support pillars placed between the glass sheets to be in contact therewith, wherein the pillars are one piece elements consisting of a core or central body, made of a material of higher compressive strength, and at least one contact layer, made of a softer metallic or carbon material, the contact layer being arranged to provide an integral interface between at least one of the ends of the central body and the adjacent glass sheet, the contact layer being arranged to absorb shear forces.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] Vacuum glazing comprising two sheets of glass, hermetically sealed around the edge with a thermally insulating internal vacuum, and an array of support pillars placed between the glass sheets to be in contact therewith, wherein the pillars are integrally formed elements c

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] Vacuum glazing comprising two sheets of glass, hermetically sealed around the edge with a thermally insulating internal vacuum, and an array of support pillars placed between the glass sheets to be in contact therewith, wherein the pillars are integrally formed elements comprising a core and a contact layer, the core being made of a material having a higher compressive strength than a softer material from which said contact layer is formed, the contact layer being arranged to provide an interface between at least one of the ends of the central body and the adjacent glass sheet, the contact layer further being arranged to absorb shear forces by deforming under the action of the shear forces.