Patent ID: 8967219
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A spacer applicator assembly comprising: tooling comprising a plurality of spacer retention devices, at least one of the spacer retention devices being movable in a first direction, the tooling being configured to form a spacer frame from a length of spacer at an assembly position that is spaced apart from a surface of a transparent pane; and an actuator coupled to the tooling, the actuator being configured to rotate the tooling about an axis, wherein the actuator is configured to move the tooling from the assembly position towards the surface of the transparent pane in a second direction that is generally parallel to the axis to an attachment position, wherein the tooling is configured to attach the spacer frame to the surface of the transparent pane at the attachment position, and wherein the tooling is configured to move at least some of the spacer retention devices inwardly toward each other to disengage from the spacer frame.