# US 2014/0196402 A1 · Device for inserting distancing cords > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0196402 A1 - Document ID: US20140196402A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/233,161 - Filed: 2012-09-20 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2011-09-22 - Assignees: Lisec Austria GmbH - Applicants: Lisec Austria GmbH - Inventors: Leopold Mader; Erich Lang; Alexander Kronsteiner - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140196402A1 ## CPC - B65G 49/068: {Stacking or destacking devices; Means for preventing damage to stacked sheets, e.g. spaces (stacking in general B65G57/00; destacking in general B65G59/00; spacer sheets in general B65H)} - B65D 57/006: {the articles being substantially flat panels, e.g. wooden planks or photovoltaic panels} - B65G 49/069: {Means for avoiding damage to stacked plate glass, e.g. by interposing paper or powder spacers in the stack (maculation per se B65H39/00)} - B65G: TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS (packaging B65B; handling thin or filamentary materials, e.g. paper sheets or thread, B65H; cranes B66C; portable mobile or lifting or hauling appliances, e.g. hoists, B66D; devices for lifting or lowering goods for loading or unloading purposes, e.g. fork-lift trucks, B66F9/00; emptying bottles, jars, casks, barrels or similar containers, not otherwise provided for, B67C9/00; delivering or transferring liquids B67D; filling or discharging vessels for liquefied, solidified or compressed gases F17C; pipe-line systems for fluids F17D) - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract In order to insert at least two zick-zack-extending cords (1) between two adjacent glass panels (2, 3, 4), in order to maintain the glass panels (2, 3, 4) at a distance from each other, cord guiding heads (20) which can be moved up and down on the front side of the front glass panel (2, 3) are provided. In order to move each guide head up and down, a length of the cord is placed on the glass panel for each guiding head. Gripping elements (14) are provided in the region of the lower edge of the glass panel, to maintain the cords (1) by forming loops (5) which are provided below the lower edge of the glass panels (2, 3, 4), the guiding heads (20) being displaced along the glass panels (2, 3, 4) up and down again and forming another length of cord (1). ## Claims ### Claim 1 Device for inserting at least one cord (1) between flat objects, such as glass panels (2, 3, 4), whereby the cord (1) forms a loop (5) on one edge of the objects (2, 3, 4), characterized in that at least one gripper (14) for temporary holding of the cord (1) in the area of the loop (5) is assigned to one edge of the objects (2, 3, 4). ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein the gripper (14) has two bent levers (15). ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein the gripper (14) has a drive for opening and closing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) Device according to claim 2, wherein the lever (15) of the gripper (14) can be pivoted, in particular by the drive, around axes that are oriented essentially parallel to the plane of the objects (2, 3, 4). ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) Device according to claim 2, wherein the free ends of the lever (15) are formed mirror-inverted. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) Device according to claim 5, wherein the one lever (15) on its free end has an especially cone-shaped projection and the other lever (15) on its free end has a recess formed mirror-inverted to the projection. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein at least one guiding head (20) is provided and wherein the guiding head (20) is adjustable in a plane parallel to the objects (2, 3, 4) from a starting position up to the gripper (14). ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) Device according to claim 7, wherein the guiding head (20) has a cord guide (21), which cord (1) is fed from a cord reel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) Device according to claim 7, wherein the guiding head (20) has a deflecting part (22) around which the cord (1) is guided. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) Device according to claim 9, wherein the gripper (14) can be switched from a readiness position into an operative position, in which its levers (15) are arranged engaging in the loop (5) of the cord (1), held by the deflecting part (22), in addition to one edge of the objects (2, 3, 4). ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) Device according to claim 7, wherein the guiding head (20) is arranged on a beam (18) and wherein the beam (18) is guided to move over slots (19) on guides (17) parallel to the objects (2, 3, 4). ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) Device according to claim 9, wherein the deflecting part (22) is fastened via a rod (24) on the beam (18). ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) Device according to claim 9, wherein the deflecting part (22) has a bent deflecting rod (23). ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) Device according to claim 13, wherein the bent-hollow side of the deflecting rod (23) is oriented pointing away from the beam (18). ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein a support wall (6) is provided, on which objects (2, 3, 4) lean that are to be laid against a support frame (10), which is arranged opposite to the support wall (6), and wherein at least one conveying system, in particular a conveyor belt (7), is provided for hauling the objects (2, 3, 4) on the lower edge of the support wall (6). ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) Device according to claim 15, wherein a reversing device (12)—equipped in particular with at least one suction head (13)—is provided in the support wall (6), and wherein the reversing device (12) can be switched between a readiness position within the support wall (6) and a release position brought toward the support frame (10). ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) Device according to claim 15, wherein the guides (17) for the beams (18) are arranged with the guiding head (20) between the support wall (6) and the support frame (10). ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) Device according to claim 15, wherein the support frame (10) is guided to move crosswise with respect to the support wall (6) via slots (8) on rails (9). ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) Device according to claim 15, wherein the at least one gripper (14) in the area of the lower edge of the support wall (6) is able to be adjusted relative to the latter and is able to be adjusted back and forth crosswise with respect to the surface of the same. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein two or more than two grippers (14) are provided and wherein a guiding head (20) is assigned to each gripper (14). ### Claim 21 (depends on 15) Device according to claim 15, wherein the support wall (6) and the support frame (10) are tilted in opposite directions with respect to the vertical and wherein the distance between the support wall (6) and the support frame (10) is smaller below than above.