摘要 |
<p>A vacuum panel (1) includes a jacket (2) having a bottom (2a) that is formed into a 'pan' shape. A top (2b) is welded to the flanges (4) of the bottom (2a) to create a hermetic seal therebetween. A dense glass fiber mat (10) fills the jacket (2). A getter (12) is strategically located in the panel (1) to absorb residual gases in the panel (1) and maintain the vacuum life. To create the vacuum in the panel (1), the panel (1) is heated to a specified temperature and time, and evacuated through an opening (14). The opening (14) is sealed with a braze seal (18) that is melted over the opening (19).</p> |