Patent ID: 7716885
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling an insulating glazing unit having a muntin grid; the method comprising the steps of: providing first and second sheets of glass; providing a spacer; connecting the spacer to the second sheet of glass to define the boundaries of an insulating chamber; providing a muntin grid having at least two leg ends to be connected to the spacer; providing a muntin clip for each leg end of the muntin grid; each of the muntin clips having a positioning arm; each positioning arm having an inner end and an outer end; connecting one muntin clip to each leg end of the muntin grid with the positioning arms projecting in the same direction; supporting the muntin grid on the spacer with the inner ends of the positioning arms engaging the spacer and the outer ends of the positioning arms projecting outwardly away from the spacer; engaging the first sheet of glass with the outer ends of the positioning arms of the muntin clips to move the muntin clip and muntin grid with respect to the spacer and to move the positioning arms into slits formed in the spacer; and connecting the first sheet of glass to the spacer after the muntin clip and muntin grid have been moved by the engagement of the first sheet of glass with the outer ends of the positioning arms.