VACUUM IG WINDOW UNIT WITH EDGE MOUNTED PUMP-OUT TUBE

摘要

A vacuum insulating glas (IG) unit and method of making the same. An edge-mounted pump-out structure is provided, including a pre-positionable insert capable of receiving a pump-out tube therein. Following formation of the edge-mounted pump-out structure and its positioning on the unit, an edge seal is formed for hermetically sealing off the low pressure space located between the substrates.