20240026729. VACUUM INSULATED GLAZING UNITS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME simplified abstract (JELD-WEN, Inc.)

VACUUM INSULATED GLAZING UNITS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Organization Name

JELD-WEN, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Yuxuan Gong of Lewis Center OH (US)

Jason Kantola of Klamath Falls OR (US)

Paul Hemingfield of Charlotte NC (US)

Franklin Rolles of Charlotte NC (US)

Qingzheng Cheng of Charlotte NC (US)

David Lee Yagla of Klamath Falls OR (US)

Shawn Laskoski of Charlotte NC (US)

VACUUM INSULATED GLAZING UNITS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026729 titled 'VACUUM INSULATED GLAZING UNITS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for creating vacuum insulated glazing units. The method involves sealing a first pane with a primary sealant, placing support pillars and an evacuation tube on the first pane, positioning a second pane on the support pillars, and using a laser beam to heat and sinter the primary sealant to join the first and second pane. The intermediate space between the panes is then evacuated to create a low-pressure environment, and the evacuation tube is sealed to maintain the low-pressure environment.

• The method involves sealing two panes of glass together using a primary sealant and support pillars.
• A laser beam is used to heat and sinter the primary sealant, creating a strong seal between the panes.
• The intermediate space between the panes is then evacuated to create a low-pressure environment.
• The evacuation tube is sealed to maintain the low-pressure environment within the glazing unit.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Energy-efficient windows for buildings
• Insulated glass panels for refrigeration units
• Thermal insulation for vehicles and aircraft

Problems solved by this technology:

• Reduced heat transfer through windows, improving energy efficiency
• Enhanced thermal insulation for refrigeration units, reducing energy consumption
• Improved comfort and energy efficiency in vehicles and aircraft

Benefits of this technology:

• Increased energy efficiency and reduced heating/cooling costs
• Improved thermal comfort and reduced condensation
• Potential for smaller and lighter insulation systems in vehicles and aircraft.

Original Abstract Submitted

methods and vacuum insulated glazing units are provided. the methods include providing a first pane, applying a primary sealant to the first pane adjacent to and along a perimeter of the first pane, positioning support pillars on the first pane, positioning an evacuation tube on the first pane, positioning a second pane on the support pillars, heating the primary sealant with a laser beam sufficient to sinter the primary sealant to form a primary seal joining the first and second pane, evacuating an intermediate space defined between the first and second pane, and the primary seal to produce a low-pressure environment in the intermediate space by drawing gas from the intermediate space through the evacuation tube, and sealing the evacuation tube and thereby hermetically sealing the intermediate space within the first and second pane, the primary seal, and the evacuation tube to maintain the low-pressure environment therein.