Glued Window Pane Frame Assembly for Continuous Adhesive Bonding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing window construction methods fail to achieve a uniform and continuous adhesive bond between the window pane and the frame, leading to potential adhesive detachment during operation and reduced burglary protection.
Innovation Solution
The use of bay-shaped clamping elements with recesses and spring elements, along with a specialized mounting tool, allows for a uniform adhesive bond by filling gaps with adhesive, ensuring a strong and continuous connection between the window pane and the frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional glazing blocks are used to secure the window pane, then the pane can be fixed in place, but a uniform adhesive bond cannot be achieved and the pane is vulnerable to prying
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping element is divided into multiple functional segments: a first clamping region with spring elements for creating gaps, a second clamping region for securing the pane, and a bay-shaped recess for adhesive application. This segmentation allows each region to perform its specific function optimally while working together as an integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring elements are pre-loaded in the first clamping region to automatically create the necessary gap between the pane and frame when the clamping element is inserted. This preliminary action ensures the gap exists before adhesive application, eliminating the need for manual gap creation and ensuring uniform adhesive distribution.
2Ease of manufacture
If clamping elements are inserted to create a gap for adhesive, then adhesive bond is possible, but the clamping elements block adhesive application in those areas
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping element is divided into multiple functional segments: a first clamping region with spring elements for creating gaps, a second clamping region for securing the pane, and a bay-shaped recess for adhesive application. This segmentation allows each region to perform its specific function optimally while working together as an integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The bay-shaped recess acts as an intermediary structure that bridges the clamping function and adhesive bonding function. It provides a dedicated space that collects and distributes adhesive uniformly around the clamping element, ensuring continuous adhesive bonding in areas where clamping elements are present.
3Ease of operation
If manual insertion of clamping elements is used, then installation is simple, but repositioning and alignment are impossible after insertion
Solution Approach 1:
The spring elements provide dynamic, adjustable clamping force that automatically adapts to the gap size and pane position. This allows the clamping element to be inserted easily while maintaining the ability to achieve precise alignment through the elastic deformation of the spring elements, which can compensate for minor positioning variations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides a stable and secure fixation of the window pane within the frame, enhancing stability and burglary protection by ensuring a uniform adhesive bond and preventing the pane from being pried out.
Implementation Method 1
adhesive is introduced into the gap created by the clamping elements between the circumferential surfaces and the inner circumferential surface of the frame, and the window pane is bonded to the frame along the circumferential sides in a force-fit and material-fit manner
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AI summary
The invention relates to a window element (1), an assembly tool (22), and a method for assembling the window element (1). A window pane (2) of the window element (1) has two opposing pane surfaces (5) accessible from the outside and a circumferential edge with several perimeter sides (6). The window pane (2) rests against a frame stop (8) of the frame (2) in an edge region (7) of the pane surface (5) facing the frame (2). Several clamping elements (4) can be inserted along the perimeter sides (6) of the window pane (2) between circumferential surfaces (9) of the perimeter sides (6) of the window pane (2) and an inner perimeter surface (10) of the frame (2) in an assembly direction (11) oriented perpendicular to the pane surfaces (5). The window pane (2) rests against the clamping elements (4) inside the frame (2).The clamping elements (4) create a defined gap (12) between the circumferential surfaces (9) and the inner circumferential surface (10) of the frame (2), into which adhesive (13) is applied. The window pane (2) is positively and materially bonded to the frame (2) along its circumferential sides (6). The clamping element (4) has a bay-shaped recess (14) opening in the opposite direction to the mounting direction (11), which can be filled with adhesive (13) so that a material-bonded connection can be established between the circumferential surfaces (9) and the inner circumferential surface (10) of the frame (2).