STATIC PLASMA GRID EVACUATION TECHNIQUES FOR VACUUM INSULATING GLASS (VIG) UNITS
    1.
    发明申请
    STATIC PLASMA GRID EVACUATION TECHNIQUES FOR VACUUM INSULATING GLASS (VIG) UNITS 有权
    真空绝缘玻璃(VIG)单元的静态等离子体净化技术

    公开(公告)号:US20120304696A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-06

    申请号:US13149085

    申请日:2011-05-31

    IPC分类号: C03C27/00

    摘要: A thermally insulating panel (e.g., vacuum IG window unit) includes first and second opposing substrates spaced apart from one another by a plurality of spacers. A low pressure space is defined between the substrates, and is hermetically sealed off by at least one edge seal. During evacuation of the space, a plasma is ignited within the space via a static grid assembly in order to reduce the time needed to evacuate the space down and/or to help remove debris from within the space to the desired low pressure.

    摘要翻译: 隔热板(例如,真空IG窗单元)包括通过多个间隔件彼此间隔开的第一和第二相对基板。 在基板之间限定低压空间,并通过至少一个边缘密封密封。 在排空空间期间,等离子体经由静电栅格组件在空间内点燃,以便减少将空间抽空和/或帮助将空间内的碎屑从所需低压中移除所需的时间。

    Localized heating techniques incorporating tunable infrared element(s) for vacuum insulating glass units, and/or apparatuses for same
    4.
    发明申请
    Localized heating techniques incorporating tunable infrared element(s) for vacuum insulating glass units, and/or apparatuses for same 有权
    包括用于真空中空玻璃单元的可调谐红外线元件的局部加热技术和/或用于其的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120210750A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-23

    申请号:US12929876

    申请日:2011-02-22

    IPC分类号: C03C27/00

    摘要: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to edge sealing techniques for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to techniques for providing localized heating to edge seals of units, and/or unitized ovens for accomplishing the same. In certain example embodiments, infrared (IR) heating elements are controllable to emit IR radiation at a peak wavelength in the near infrared (NIR) and/or short wave infrared (SWIR) band(s), and the peak wavelength may be varied by adjusting the voltage applied to the IR heating elements. The peak wavelength may be selected so as to preferentially heat the frit material used to form a VIG edge seal while reducing the amount of heat provided to substrates of the VIG unit. In certain example embodiments, the substrates of the VIG unit do not reach a temperature of 325 degrees C. for more than 1 minute.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的某些示例性实施例涉及真空中空玻璃(VIG)单元的边缘密封技术。 更具体地,某些示例实施例涉及用于向单元的边缘密封提供局部加热的技术和/或用于实现其的单元化炉。 在某些示例性实施例中,红外线(IR)加热元件是可控制的,以在近红外(NIR)和/或短波红外(SWIR)频带中的峰值波长处发射IR辐射,并且峰值波长可以通过 调整施加到IR加热元件的电压。 可以选择峰值波长,以优先加热用于形成VIG边缘密封的玻璃料,同时减少提供给VIG单元的基板的热量。 在某些示例性实施例中,VIG单元的基板未达到325摄氏度以上的温度超过1分钟。

    Apparatuses for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) unit tip-off, and/or associated methods
    5.
    发明授权
    Apparatuses for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) unit tip-off, and/or associated methods 有权
    真空中空玻璃(VIG)装置的脱落装置和/或相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US08794033B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-05

    申请号:US13326876

    申请日:2011-12-15

    申请人: Ryan L. Dear

    发明人: Ryan L. Dear

    摘要: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to apparatuses for sealing the tips of pump-out tubes of vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units, and/or associated methods. In certain example embodiments, a laser source used in sealing the pump-out tube is thermally insulated from the VIG unit and emits a laser beam through one or more windows in an oven towards a mirror located therein. The mirror is located so as to redirect the laser beam onto the pump-out tube to thereby seal it. For instance, a substantially horizontal laser beam emitted from a laser source located outside the oven enters into the oven through one or more windows and is reflected by a mirror towards the pump-out tube to be sealed. The repositioning of the laser source advantageously can change its effective focal length and/or the location of the laser beam, e.g., because of the fixed location of the mirror.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的某些示例性实施例涉及用于密封真空中空玻璃(VIG)单元的抽出管的顶端的装置和/或相关联的方法。 在某些示例性实施例中,用于密封抽出管的激光源与VIG单元热绝缘,并且通过烘箱中的一个或多个窗口朝向位于其中的镜子发射激光束。 镜子位于将激光束重定向到泵出管上,从而将其密封。 例如,从位于炉外的激光源发出的基本水平的激光束通过一个或多个窗口进入烘箱,并被反射镜朝向要被密封的抽出管反射。 激光源的重新定位有利地可以改变其有效焦距和/或激光束的位置,例如由于反射镜的固定位置。

    Flame guard and exhaust system for large area combustion deposition line, and associated methods

    公开(公告)号:US09637820B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-02

    申请号:US12654651

    申请日:2009-12-28

    IPC分类号: C23C16/453 C23C16/54

    摘要: Certain example embodiments relate to an in-line scalable system that may be used in the combustion deposition depositing of thin films. The systems of certain example embodiments may comprise one or more modules, with each such module including at least one burner and at least one high volume cooling section. In certain example implementations, multiple burners and multiple cooling sections are provided to a single module in alternating order. The systems of certain example embodiments may, in addition or in the alternative, comprise a combined flame guard and exhaust system. The combined flame guard and exhaust system of certain example embodiments advantageously may provide a means to reduce the amount of interference of the deposition process by ambient conditions, improve flame uniformity in the deposition zone, contain and exhaust combustion products while reducing restrictions to the stable operating space of the combustion deposition process, etc.

    Lighting solution for apparatuses for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) unit tip-off, and/or associated methods
    7.
    发明授权
    Lighting solution for apparatuses for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) unit tip-off, and/or associated methods 有权
    真空中空玻璃(VIG)装置的关闭装置和/或相关方法的照明解决方案

    公开(公告)号:US08742287B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-03

    申请号:US13326893

    申请日:2011-12-15

    申请人: Ryan L. Dear

    发明人: Ryan L. Dear

    摘要: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to apparatuses for sealing the tips of pump-out tubes of vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units, and/or associated methods. In certain example embodiments, a laser source used in sealing the pump-out tube is thermally insulated from the VIG unit and emits a laser beam through one or more windows in an oven towards a mirror located therein. The mirror is located so as to redirect the laser beam onto the pump-out tube to thereby seal it. For instance, a substantially horizontal laser beam emitted from a laser source located outside the oven enters into the oven through one or more windows and is reflected by a mirror towards the pump-out tube to be sealed. The repositioning of the laser source advantageously can change its effective focal length and/or the location of the laser beam, e.g., because of the fixed location of the mirror.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的某些示例性实施例涉及用于密封真空中空玻璃(VIG)单元的抽出管的顶端的装置和/或相关联的方法。 在某些示例性实施例中,用于密封抽出管的激光源与VIG单元热绝缘,并且通过烘箱中的一个或多个窗口朝向位于其中的镜子发射激光束。 镜子位于将激光束重定向到泵出管上,从而将其密封。 例如,从位于炉外的激光源发出的基本水平的激光束通过一个或多个窗口进入烘箱,并被反射镜朝向要被密封的抽出管反射。 激光源的重新定位有利地可以改变其有效焦距和/或激光束的位置,例如由于反射镜的固定位置。

    Large area combustion deposition line, and associated methods
    8.
    发明申请
    Large area combustion deposition line, and associated methods 审中-公开
    大面积燃烧沉积线及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110159199A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US12654653

    申请日:2009-12-28

    CPC分类号: C23C16/453 C03C17/002

    摘要: Certain example embodiments relate to an in-line scalable system that may be used in the combustion deposition depositing of thin films. The systems of certain example embodiments may comprise one or more modules, with each such module including at least one burner and at least one high volume cooling section. In certain example implementations, multiple burners and multiple cooling sections are provided to a single module in alternating order. The systems of certain example embodiments may, in addition or in the alternative, comprise a combined flame guard and exhaust system. The combined flame guard and exhaust system of certain example embodiments advantageously may provide a means to reduce the amount of interference of the deposition process by ambient conditions, improve flame uniformity in the deposition zone, contain and exhaust combustion products while reducing restrictions to the stable operating space of the combustion deposition process, etc.

    摘要翻译: 某些示例实施例涉及可用于薄膜的燃烧沉积沉积中的在线可缩放系统。 某些示例性实施例的系统可以包括一个或多个模块,其中每个这样的模块包括至少一个燃烧器和至少一个高容积冷却部分。 在某些示例性实施方案中,多个燃烧器和多个冷却段以交替的顺序提供给单个模块。 另外或替代地,某些示例性实施例的系统可以包括组合的防火和排气系统。 某些示例性实施例的组合的防火和排气系统有利地可以提供一种方法,以减少环境条件下沉积过程的干扰量,改善沉积区中的火焰均匀性,容纳和排放燃烧产物,同时减少对稳定运行的限制 燃烧沉积过程的空间等

    Flame guard and exhaust system for large area combustion deposition line, and associated methods
    9.
    发明申请
    Flame guard and exhaust system for large area combustion deposition line, and associated methods 有权
    大面积燃烧沉积生产线的防火和排气系统及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110159198A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US12654651

    申请日:2009-12-28

    摘要: Certain example embodiments relate to an in-line scalable system that may be used in the combustion deposition depositing of thin films. The systems of certain example embodiments may comprise one or more modules, with each such module including at least one burner and at least one high volume cooling section. In certain example implementations, multiple burners and multiple cooling sections are provided to a single module in alternating order. The systems of certain example embodiments may, in addition or in the alternative, comprise a combined flame guard and exhaust system. The combined flame guard and exhaust system of certain example embodiments advantageously may provide a means to reduce the amount of interference of the deposition process by ambient conditions, improve flame uniformity in the deposition zone, contain and exhaust combustion products while reducing restrictions to the stable operating space of the combustion deposition process, etc.

    摘要翻译: 某些示例实施例涉及可用于薄膜的燃烧沉积沉积中的在线可缩放系统。 某些示例性实施例的系统可以包括一个或多个模块,其中每个这样的模块包括至少一个燃烧器和至少一个高容积冷却部分。 在某些示例性实施方案中,多个燃烧器和多个冷却段以交替的顺序提供给单个模块。 另外或替代地,某些示例性实施例的系统可以包括组合的防火和排气系统。 某些示例性实施例的组合的防火和排气系统有利地可以提供一种方法,以减少环境条件下沉积过程的干扰量,改善沉积区中的火焰均匀性,容纳和排放燃烧产物,同时减少对稳定运行的限制 燃烧沉积过程的空间等