Glazing Panel Edge Holder Deflects Cold Migration
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Solution Overview
Problem
In triple glazed window and door systems, cold manifestation migrates through edgewise gaps from the exterior to the innermost glazing panel, compromising insulation integrity.
Innovation Solution
A holder structure with synthetic resinous material is positioned between the glazing panels to deflect cold manifestation away from the innermost panel by confining it between the outer and intermediate panels, using adjustable resinous bodies that project inwardly and laterally within the gap.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If edgewise gaps are provided between triple panel sections for panel retention structure, then panel installation and retention is enabled, but cold manifestation migrates through the gap from exterior to innermost panel compromising insulation integrity
Solution Approach 1:
A holder structure with resinous material is introduced as an intermediary element within the edgewise gap. The holder structure projects inwardly from the intermediate panel edge and extends laterally to deflect cold manifestation away from the innermost panel, while still allowing the gap to serve its retention function.
Solution Approach 2:
The resinous material is selectively positioned at specific locations within the gap - projecting from the intermediate panel edge and extending laterally toward the innermost panel. This localized placement creates a thermal barrier precisely where needed to block cold migration paths without affecting the overall gap structure or panel retention capability.
2Reliability
If holder structure with resinous material is positioned in the gap to block cold manifestation, then insulation integrity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support for the resinous material, acts as a thermal barrier to deflect cold manifestation, and integrates with the existing panel retention system. The resinous material itself serves both as structural filler and thermal insulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder structure and resinous material are combined into a single integrated assembly that is installed as one unit within the gap. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies installation while maintaining the thermal barrier function.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively prevents cold migration to the innermost panel, maintaining insulation integrity by redirecting cold manifestation through the spacings between the outer and intermediate panels, thereby reducing unwanted heat transfer.
Implementation Method 1
first synthetic resinous material retained by such holder structure to face laterally in the gap, toward opposed intermediate panel edges... cold manifestation migrating through the gap via said material is confined to migrate in the spacings between the outer and intermediate panels
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AI summary
Apparatus to protect glazed window or door panels against cold manifestation effective migration via glazing panel edge defined gaps, there being spaced apart outer, intermediate and inner glazing panels, the apparatus comprising holder structure projecting longitudinally endwise radially inwardly in said gaps, the holder structure being laterally sidewardly elongated, first synthetic resinous material retained by the holder structure to face laterally in a gap toward opposed intermediate panel edges, the material adjustably located at a position relative to the opposed intermediate panel edges characterized in that cold manifestation migrating through the gap via said material is confined to migrate in the spacing between the outer and intermediate panels, at opposite sides of the gap.