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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2012
Pella Corporation, Pella, IA (US);
Robert D. Magoon, Monett, MO (US);
James Alan Hughes, Monett, MO (US);
Chris Smith, Murray, KY (US);
Pella Corporation, Pella, IA (US);
Abstract
A curtain wall panel includes frame with a first frame member defining a channel, a cover configured to extend over the first frame member, a spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the spacer including a first end, a body, and a second end, the first end being configured to be secured in the channel of the first frame member in a cammed interference fit by rotating a body of the spacer, and the second end being configured to form a cammed interference fit with the cover. An insert is supported from the first frame member by the spacer with the cover fit onto the spacer to capture and secure the insert relative to the frame.