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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2022
Filed:
May. 22, 2020
Applicant:
Cardinal Ig Company, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Inventors:
Robert C. Buchanan, Spring Green, WI (US);
Michael J. Milewski, Poynette, WI (US);
Daniel Todd Butson, Pardeeville, WI (US);
Assignee:
CARDINAL IG COMPANY, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E06B 3/673 (2006.01); B25J 9/00 (2006.01); B25J 15/00 (2006.01); B25J 9/16 (2006.01); B29C 65/48 (2006.01); B29C 65/00 (2006.01); B29C 65/78 (2006.01); E06B 3/663 (2006.01); B29L 31/00 (2006.01); B29K 709/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E06B 3/67326 (2013.01); B25J 9/0093 (2013.01); B25J 9/1682 (2013.01); B25J 9/1687 (2013.01); B25J 15/0028 (2013.01); B25J 15/0061 (2013.01); B29C 65/48 (2013.01); B29C 65/787 (2013.01); B29C 65/7841 (2013.01); B29C 66/7465 (2013.01); B29C 66/863 (2013.01); E06B 3/66342 (2013.01); B29K 2709/08 (2013.01); B29L 2031/7782 (2013.01);
Abstract
The invention provides automated spacer processing systems and methods. The systems and methods involve at least one robot arm that is configured to process spacers for multiple-pane insulating glazing units. In some embodiments, the systems also include an insulating glazing unit assembly line and a spacer conveyor system. Additionally or alternatively, the systems may include a sealant applicator.