Patent ID: 6148890
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for applying adhesive spacer to a substrate comprising a glass pane, to produce an insulated glass window comprising:a first applicator head for applying said adhesive spacer to said substrate;support means for supporting the applicator head a distance from a surface of the substrate;means for advancing the substrate relative to the applicator head;feed means for feeding the spacer at a controllable speed to the applicator head; andan applicator channel for guiding and positioning the spacer on the substrate;said applicator channel including a cooperative pair of driven belts for positioning the spacer at a rate corresponding to said controllable speed, said belts being arranged in upstanding relation to said substrate for compressing said spacer therebetween to from an application channel to position said spacer on said substrate while the spacer is between the belts;drive means for driving said driven belts;a pressure belt for pressing on the spacer to provide sealing contact between the spacer and the substrate.