Abstract: A device (1) for providing a fixing point for an insulated glass unit (3), the device having clamping blocks (22) to mount the device (1) though opposed panes of glass (5, 6) of the unit (3) and a spacer (10) with opposed faces (13, 14). At least one of the opposed faces (13, 14) having an annular groove (17, 18) for carrying sealant to seal against an associated one of the glass panes (5, 6) when the glass panes (5, 6) are tensioned together by the clamping blocks (22).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 2010
Date of Patent:
February 19, 2013
Assignee:
Nupress Tools Pty Limited
Inventors:
Murray Robert Clair, Craig Adam McWilliam
Abstract: A device (1) for providing a fixing point for an insulated glass unit (3), the device having clamping blocks (22) to mount the device (1) though opposed panes of glass (5, 6) of the unit (3) and a spacer (10) with opposed faces (13, 14). At least one of the opposed faces (13, 14) having an annular groove (17, 18) for carrying sealant to seal against an associated one of the glass panes (5, 6) when the glass panes (5, 6) are tensioned together by the clamping blocks (22).
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 12, 2010
Publication date:
February 3, 2011
Applicant:
NUPRESS TOOLS PTY LIMITED
Inventors:
Murray Robert Clair, Craig Adam McWilliam
Abstract: A point fixing apparatus is described. The point fixing apparatus is suitable for mounting an insulated glass unit (IGU) to a support structure, the IGU having first and second panes of glass spaced apart from one another, the point fixing apparatus including: a spacer apparatus for spacing the first and second panes from one another; a first clamping block configured for clamping the first glass pane against the spacer apparatus; a second clamping block configured for clamping the second glass pane against the spacer apparatus; and one or more stop devices configured to inhibit overtightening of the clamping blocks against the panes and spacer apparatus, the one or more stop devices disposed between the clamping blocks when assembled.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 2, 2008
Publication date:
June 17, 2010
Applicant:
NUPRESS TOOLS PTY LIMITED
Inventors:
Murray Robert Clair, Craig Adam McWillam