Multi-windowpane structure for use in a temperature controlled environment
AssigneeSanden Corporation
InventorKatsumi Shinagawa
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Abstract
A multi-windowpane structure for use in a temperature controlled environment such as a refrigerator or freezer with a display chamber. The window comprises two parallel glass panes which are separated from one another by a spacer disposed along their edges. The spacer is formed of transparent resinous material and contains a drying element. Therefore, high visibility of the merchandise on display is achieved. Since the spacer is formed of a resinous material, its rate of heat transfer is very low. Thus, the formation of condensation along the inner surfaces of the glass panes is greatly reduced.
Claims8
In a multi-windowpane structure for use in a temperature controlled environment, said structure including a pair of glass panes maintained in spaced parallel position by a spacer disposed therebetween along the edges of said glass panes and a seal element disposed on the outside of said spacer to seal off the space between said panes, an improvement comprising said spacer being formed of transparent resinous material, wherein there is substantial visibility through said spacer.
In a multi-windowpane structure for use in a temperature controlled environment, said structure including a pair of glass panes maintained in spaced parallel position by a spacer disposed therebetween along the edges of said glass panes and a seal element disposed on the outside of said spacer to seal off the space between said panes, an improvement comprising said spacer being formed of transparent resinous material and a reinforcement element, said reinforcement element providing mechanical strength to said spacer.
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