Patent ID: 6368408
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
Device for coating sidewalls or flanks (6) of a spacer frame (7) having a plurality of members (8), comprising:a conveyor (1) that defines a conveying direction (2) and on which one of said members (8) of the spacer frame (7) is laid down to be conveyed by said conveyor (1); a support (9) provided above the conveyor (1) for supporting those members (8) of the spacer frame (7) that project upwardly from the conveyor (1); opposing nozzles (4) provided on both sides of the conveyor (1) for applying said adhesive or sealant to the flanks (6) of the respective member (8) of the spacer frame (7) laid down on the conveyor (1); and guide rolls (10, 10a, 11, 11a) located above the conveyor (1) that guide the respective member (8) of the spacer frame (7) laid down on the conveyor (1) by bearing against both flanks (6) of this member (8) with their outer circumferential surface (20), or at least with an edge of said circumferential surface (20); and further comprising at least a subset of the guide rolls (10, 10a, 11, 11a) designed and/or arranged that during conveyance, they roll along the flanks (6), they exert on the flanks (6) with their outer circumferential surface (20) or with the edge thereof an additional force that is directed towards the conveyor (1).