Patent ID: 6398449
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
Linear connector for joining metal spacing profiles for multiple insulated glass panes, comprising:a flat, longitudinal body adapted to be inserted into a hollow space of a first spacing profile and a hollow space of a second spacing profile which is to be joined to the first spacing profile, said body having a substantially U-configured cross-section that is adapted for the passage of a hygroscopic powder and including, at least two abutment elements, said abutment elements comprising elastic brake blades that are positioned along lateral sides of said body and are inclined toward the center of said body, said brake blades being adapted to contact opposing front faces of the spacing profiles upon insertion of the linear connector into the spacing profiles to form an insertion abutment, at least a first and a second spring blade that project from the lateral sides of said body, said spring blades being positioned behind one another to form a V-configuration and being adapted to increase the frictional force between the surface of the body and inner wall surfaces of the spacing profiles and each of said spring blades supporting each other following insertion of said linear connection into a spacing profile, and a first and a second outwardly directed protuberance reinforcing element that are centrally positioned respectively along lateral sides of said body and connected to said brake blades, said reinforcing elements being adapted to bar passage of hygroscopic powder on the outside of the body.