Insulating glazing and window

Abstract

An insulating glazing includes at least one first pane element, at least one spacer, and at least one connector. The spacer and the connector are arranged next to each other such that they extend along a common longitudinal axis, wherein the spacer and the connector accommodate and position the first pane element. The connector has at least one first electrically conductive conductor element such that an electrical connection can be established between an external power source and the first pane element via the first conductor element.

Claims

1. An insulating glazing comprising at least one first pane element, a second pane element and a third pane element, at least one spacer, at least one connector, and at least one first sealing component and at least one second sealing component, wherein the at least one spacer and the at least one connector are arranged next to each other such that the at least one spacer and at least one connector extend along a common longitudinal axis, wherein the at least one spacer and the at least one connector form a receiving groove for accommodating the at least one first pane element, the at least one spacer and the at least one connector accommodate and position the at least one first pane element within the receiving groove, and wherein the at least one connector has at least one electrically conductive conductor element such that an electrical connection is established between an external power source and the at least one first pane element via the at least one electrically conductive conductor element, wherein the at least one electrically conductive conductor element extends exclusively through the at least one second sealing component in a region of the at least one connector to establish a connection of the external power source to the at least one first pane element, wherein along the at least one first pane element a plurality of conductor surfaces are provided spaced apart from one another for connecting to the at least one electrically conductive conductor element, wherein the plurality of conductor surfaces are concealed in the receiving groove of the at least one spacer and/or at least one connector, and wherein the at least one connector has at least one recess, through which the at least one electrically conductive conductor element is passed for connecting to at least one of the plurality of conductor surfaces of the at least one first pane element, the at least one recess being opposite to the at least one conductor surface.

2. The insulating glazing according to claim 1, wherein the at least one connector has a cross-sectional structure of the at least one spacer.

3. The insulating glazing according to claim 1, wherein at least one plug connector is provided for a non-positive and/or positive connection of the at least one spacer to the at least one connector.

4. The insulating glazing according to claim 3, wherein a basic structure of the at least one spacer and of the at least one connector has in each case at least one hollow space for accommodating the at least one plug connector.

5. The insulating glazing according to claim 3, wherein the at least one connector includes at least one insertion leg and a basic structure of the at least one spacer includes at least one hollow space suitable for accommodating the at least one insertion leg for producing a non-positive and/or positive connection.

6. The insulating glazing according to claim 1, wherein the at least one first sealing component and the at least one second sealing component are in each case formed in one piece.

7. A window with insulating glazing according to claim 1.

8. The insulating glazing according to claim 1, wherein the insulating glazing is a triple glazing or a multiple glazing.

Description

(1) The invention is explained in the following with reference to the accompanying figures.

(2) Schematically, they depict:

(3) FIG. 1 an overview of a first exemplary embodiment of the invention with triple glazing;

(4) FIG. 2a, b an isometric front view of the first exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1;

(5) FIG. 3 an isometric front view of a second exemplary embodiment of the invention with double glazing, and

(6) FIG. 4 schematically shows an exploded side view of the spacer, the plug connector and the connector.

(7) FIG. 1 depicts an overview of a first exemplary embodiment of an insulating glazing, in particular a triple glazing. In particular, the insulating glazing is depicted in a sectional view.

(8) The insulating glazing is shown with a first, second, and third pane element 1; 2; 3. In addition, the insulating glazing has a connector 5. A spacer 4 connected to the connector 5 is not visible in FIG. 1 or is concealed by the second pane element 2.

(9) In this context, the insulating glazing of FIG. 1 is implemented as a triple insulating glazing. The connector 5 or the spacer 4 are expediently implemented for accommodating the three pane elements of the triple insulating glazing.

(10) Preferably, the second pane element 2 is an inner pane, whereas the third pane element 3 is an outer pane. The centrally arranged first pane element 1 is implemented as an active or functional pane element.

(11) Preferably, the insulating glazing of FIG. 1 can be an electrochromatic glazing or a liquid crystal glazing, wherein, in particular, the first pane element 1 is the functional pane element.

(12) The second and third pane element 2; 3 are arranged on the outer sides of a spacer 4 or a connector 5. The first pane element 1 is accommodated and positioned in a receiving groove 7 of the spacer 4 or connector 5.

(13) A second sealing component 9.2 that extends along the width of the connector 5 is shown between the connector 5 and the second and third pane element 2, 3. In particular, the second sealing component 9.2 extends along the width of the connector 5 on its side facing away from the first pane element 1.

(14) The second sealing component 9.2 is intended in particular to increase the mechanical stability of the insulating glazing and the sealing of the insulating glazing. The second sealing component 9.2 is preferably implemented in one piece.

(15) In addition, FIG. 1 shows two external current conductors or external cables 13.1; 13.2 that extend in the direction of the connector 5. In particular, the external current conductors 13.1; 13.2 are provided to connect the insulating glazing to an external power source for transmitting electrical energy.

(16) In the context of the use of the insulating glazing depicted in FIG. 1, it is intended for the insulating glazing to be expediently surrounded by a window frame. Thus, the window frame can be connected to the second sealing component 9.2 or preferably provided at a distance from the second sealing component 9.2.

(17) FIG. 2a is an enlarged view of the first exemplary embodiment of the insulating glazing of FIG. 1.

(18) The connector 5 is shown connected to a spacer 4. The connection is preferably done by means of plug-in connectors (not shown in FIG. 2a, 2b), which are inserted into hollow spaces 12 of the spacer 4 and the connector 5.

(19) In the context of FIG. 2a, the device can have one or a plurality of connectors 5 along a side edge of the first pane element 1, which are in each case individually placed between spacers 4.

(20) According to FIG. 2a, the third pane element 3 or the second pane element 2 (not shown in FIG. 2a) is provided on side surfaces of the connector 5 or of the spacer 4. The second and third pane element 2; 3 respectively are bonded with a first sealing component 9.1 along the side surfaces of the connector 5 and the spacer 4.

(21) The first sealing component 9.1 can be a butyl bond or a butyl seal.

(22) The second sealing component 9.2 is provided between the second and third pane element 2; 3 across the width of the connector 5 or the spacer 4. The second sealing component is intended in particular to increase the mechanical stability of the insulating glazing and the sealing of the insulating glazing.

(23) The first pane element 1 is arranged in a receiving groove 7, which is formed by the spacer 4 and the connector 5 along a common longitudinal axis X. The receiving groove 7 is substantially U-shaped or similarly shaped.

(24) Preferably, a damping material (not shown in FIG. 2a), which can serve for bonding the first pane element 1 as well as for damping of movements of the first pane element 1, can be provided within the receiving groove 7.

(25) In addition, the first pane element 1 has, on a first functional pane side 1.1 according to FIG. 2a, a first and a second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2. The first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2 are substantially rectangular and are arranged spatially and electrically separated from one another on the first pane element 1.

(26) The first pane element 1 can be designed with an electrically activatable or active coating on a first pane side 1.1 (not shown in FIGS. 1 to 3). Thus, the first pane element 1 can be provided as a functional or activatable pane element.

(27) The conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 are provided in close proximity to the side edge of the first pane element 1. In particular, the conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 are arranged along that part of the first pane element 1 that is situated in the receiving groove 7 of the connector 5 or the spacer 4.

(28) Thus, an aesthetic external overall impression can be achieved, making it possible to dispense with a black print coating as a screen, e.g., along the second and/or third pane element 2; 3 or or along the pane side of the first pane element 1 opposite the first pane side 1.1.

(29) Preferably, the first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2 are arranged as close as possible to the side edge of the first pane element 1.

(30) If need be, according to FIG. 2a, the first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2 can be spaced at a distance from the side edge of the first pane element 1. This is, in particular, advantageous in the case of combinations with a connector made of a conductive material such as metal.

(31) According to FIG. 2a, the connector 5 is provided with two conductor elements 6.1; 6.2. The conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 extend through elongated recesses 11 of the connector 5 from the second sealing component 9.2 all the way to the conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 of the first pane element 1.

(32) The recesses 11 of the connector are implemented as incisions in the direction of the longitudinal axis X and are used for the passage of the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2. The conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 are, according to FIG. 2a, implemented in particular as electrically conductive cables or strands. Alternatively, the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 can be implemented as conductor tracks.

(33) Within the receiving groove 7, the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 extend in a V-shaped pattern in the direction of the respective conductor surface 10.1; 10.2. Thus, the first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2 can be connected to various conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 and, if need be, can be subjected to different electrical potentials.

(34) Thus, different functions of the functional pane or of the functional first pane element 1 can be carried out along the two conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 depending on the electrical voltage applied.

(35) The conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 are accommodated in the connector 5 and extend through the recesses 11 in the direction of the second sealing component 9.2. Alternatively, provision can preferably be made to integrally incorporate conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 in the connector 5 or to to cast them in the material of the connector 5. This embodiment has, in particular, improved tightness and is easy to produce.

(36) In particular, the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 pass exclusively through the second sealing component 9.2 and have in each case a connection to one of the external current cables 13.1; 13.2. Thus, an electrical connection to the conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 can be established by means of the connector 5 with the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2.

(37) Preferably, the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 are cast in the second sealing component 9.2 in order to ensure tightness of the device.

(38) Thus, an electrical connection can be established from the external current cables or current conductors 13.1; 13.2 according to FIG. 2a to the connected external power source via the connector 5 to the conductor surfaces 6.1; 6.2 of the first pane element 1.

(39) FIG. 2b again depicts the first exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 2a from a rotated perspective.

(40) In particular, it is clear that the first and second conductor element 6.1; 6.2 are in each case connected to one of the conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 electrically separated from one another. The conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 as well as the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 are arranged distributed along the receiving groove 7 and along the first pane element 1.

(41) Since the electrical connection between an external power source or external power cables 13.1; 13.2 and the first pane element 1 is made exclusively via the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 of the connector 5, simplified production of the insulating glazing is ensured.

(42) Furthermore, the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 of the connector 5 only have to be passed through the second sealing component 9.2 over a short distance.

(43) In particular, when the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2, designed as cables or strands according to the first exemplary embodiment, are cast in the second sealing component 9.2 as cables or strands, complete tightness of the insulating glazing can advantageously be achieved with the first and second sealing component 9.1; 9.2.

(44) According to FIG. 1 through 2b, the receiving groove 7 is arranged substantially centrally or symmetrically to the connector 5 or spacers 4.

(45) Alternatively, the receiving groove 7 can be shifted to one side or implemented asymmetrically. In particular, the connector 5 can be implemented with an asymmetrically arranged receiving groove 7.

(46) Thus, for example, less distance can be provided between the first and second pane element 1; 2, than between the first and third pane element 1;3. Thus, it is, for example, possible to achieve optimization of the acoustics or the sound damping values.

(47) FIG. 3 depicts a second exemplary embodiment of the insulating glazing as a double glazing.

(48) Essentially, the second exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 3 differs from the first exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 in its design as a double glazing and the associated design of the cross-sectional structure of the at least one spacer 4′ and the at least one connector 5′.

(49) The connector 5′ is connected to a spacer 4′. Preferably, the connector 5′ is placed between two spacers 4′. In FIG. 3, the insulating glazing is depicted in a cross-section through a connector 5′.

(50) The connector 5′ can, expediently, have the same length as a spacer 4′, or be implemented substantially shorter.

(51) The connector 5′ and the spacer 4′ are in each case designed with a hollow space 12.

(52) In particular, the connector 5′ and the spacer 4′ have an identical cross-sectional structure. The connector 5′ and the spacer 4′ are connectable by means of a plug connector (not shown in FIG. 3) that can be introduced into the hollow spaces.

(53) FIG. 4 schematically shows an exploded side view of the spacer 4′, the plug connector 21 and the connector 5′. The plug connector 21 can be inserted into the hollow spaces of the spacer 4′ and the connector 5′ to provide a non-positive and/or positive connection.

(54) The first pane element 1 is bonded to a side surface of the connector 5′ by means of the first sealing component 9.1. The second pane element 2 is attached or bonded to the opposite outer side of the connector 5′ by means of the first sealing component 9.1.

(55) In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 3, the first pane element 1 can be provided as an outer pane. The functional first pane surface 1.1 of the first pane element 1 faces the second pane element 2 of the insulating glazing. The second pane element 2 is, in this exemplary embodiment, preferably an inner pane of the insulating glazing.

(56) The second sealing component 9.2 is provided between the first and second pane element 1; 2 along the width of the connector 5′ or the spacer 4′ such that the connector 5′ or the spacer 4′ is sealed relative to a window frame.

(57) The first and second sealing component 9.1; 9.2 are preferably designed in one piece in each case.

(58) In particular, the insulating glazing of FIG. 3 is provided such that a window frame structure for a window can be provided on the second sealing component 9.2.

(59) According to FIG. 3, two conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 spaced at a distance from one another are provided along the first pane side 1.1 of the first pane element 1. The conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 are electrically separated from one another.

(60) The conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 can preferably be implemented as a silver paste print or the like such that an expedient coupling of an electrical potential to the first pane element 1 is possible.

(61) In particular, provision is made that the first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2 are arranged separated from one another such that different electrical potentials can be coupled in via the first and second the conductor surface 10.1; 10.2.

(62) Furthermore, the first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2 are arranged above the first sealing component on the first pane element 1. In order to achieve an aesthetic overall impression, a black print can be provided, for example, along the first pane element 1 such that the conductor surfaces 10.1; 10.2 are not visible in the intended state of use of the insulating glazing.

(63) A conductor element 6.1; 6.2 is coupled in each case to the first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2. The conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 are provided according to FIG. 3 as wire-shaped conductor elements or the like. In particular, the first and second conductor element 6.1; 6.2 have in each case an arcuate part for coupling to the respective first and second conductor surface 10.1; 10.2.

(64) The conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 are accommodated in or on the connector 5′ such that an electrical connection can be established between the first pane element 1 and an external power source via the connector 5′.

(65) The conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 pass through the connector 5′ with the hollow space 12 and through the second sealing component 9.2. Only the first and second conductor element 6.1; 6.2 penetrate the second sealing component 9.2 by the shortest possible route.

(66) Preferably, the first and second conductor element 6.1; 6.2 are cast in the second sealing component 9.2.

(67) According to FIG. 3, the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 open in each case into an external current conductor 13.1; 13.2 of an external power source. Thus, by means of the conductor elements 6.1; 6.2 of the connector 5′, an electrical connection to the first pane element 1 can be established.

(68) In general, by means of the insulating glazing according to the invention or a window according to the invention through the use of at least one special connector 5; 5′, it is advantageously possible to establish an electrical connection between an external power source and the first pane element 1.

(69) Using the at least one connector 5, the at least one conductor element 6.1; 6.2, and the at least one conductor surface 10.1; 10.2, uniform introduction of an electrical potential on the first pane element 1 can be done.

(70) At the same time, improved sealing is ensured along with lower production effort and reduced production costs.

LIST OF REFERENCE CHARACTERS

(71) 1 first pane element 1.1 first pane side of the first pane element 2 second pane element 3 third pane element 4; 4′ spacer 5; 5′ connector 6.1 conductor element 6.2 conductor element 7 receiving groove 9.1 first sealing component 9.2 second sealing component 10.1 first conductor surface 10.2 second conductor surface 11 recess 12 hollow space 13.1 external current conductor 13.2 external current conductor X longitudinal axis