Patent ID: 6245145
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
Apparatus for coating a spacer frame for insulated glass panes with adhesive or sealant, the apparatus comprising:a conveyor for conveying the spacer frame along a conveying path;nozzles arranged on either side of the conveyor path for applying adhesive or sealant to lateral faces of the spacer frame;a support positioned above the conveyor for supporting parts of the spacer frame which project upwards from the conveyor;said spacer frame having a lower leg comprising a hollow section strip having a lower surface adapted to lie on the conveyor, two side surfaces, and an upper surface with side edges;pressure rollers arranged to press the leg of the spacer frame against said conveyor; said pressure rollers adapted to swivel into contact with the leg and away from said leg;said pressure rollers structured and arranged to abut only the side edges of the upper surface of the hollow section strip; andwherein the pressure rollers are staggered rollers having an axis of rotation, said rollers having a part of reduced diameter in the vicinity of the edges of the upper surface, and an annular surface, aligned perpendicularly to the axis of rotation, which abuts the side surfaces of the hollow section strip.