Sealed unit and spacer

摘要

A sealed unit includes at least two sheets of transparent or translucent material separated from each other by a spacer. One example of a spacer for a sealed unit includes a first elongate strip, a second elongate strip, and filler arranged therebetween. The first and second elongate strips have a small undulating shape in some embodiments. Methods of making spacers and window assemblies as well as devices for use in the manufacture of spacers and assemblies are disclosed including a manufacturing jig and a spool storage rack. The spool storage rack stores a plurality of spools configured to store spacer materials thereon.

主权项

1. A spacer comprising:
a first elongate strip of stainless steel, the first elongate strip defining a first surface and a first length; a second elongate strip of stainless steel, the second elongate strip defining a second surface, a second length, and at least one aperture extending through the second elongate strip, wherein the second surface is spaced from the first surface; at least one filler arranged between the first and second surfaces, the filler including a desiccant; and at least one non-metallic sealant material arranged between ends of the first and second elongate strips and panes of glass of an insulated glass unit (IGU) configured to receive the spacer, wherein the first and second elongate strips each define an undulating shape in a same direction and along their lengths, the undulating shape defining a peak-to-peak period in a range from 0.02 inches to 0.04 inches and a peak-to-peak amplitude in a range from 0.02 inches to 0.04 inches.