Insulated panel and glazing system comprising the same

Abstract

The invention provides a translucent glazing panel comprising: (a) a thermoplastic panel comprising (i) an outer wall having an inner surface defining an internal channel, the internal channel having an internal volume, and (ii) at least one inner wall protruding from the inner surface into the internal channel, and (b) hydrophobic aerogel particles, the hydrophobic aerogel particles being disposed within the channel. The invention also provides an insulated glazing system comprising: (a) a first U-shaped element, (b) a second U-shaped element, the first and second elements being disposed to define a cavity therebetween, and (c) an insulating panel disposed within the cavity. The insulated glazing system can further comprise hydrophobic aerogel particles disposed within the internal channel of the insulating panel. The insulating panel of the glazing system also can be the same as the translucent glazing panel described herein.

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       77 . A glazing panel made of a thermoplastic material and comprising outer walls connected by one or more inner walls to form internal channels and having at least one of the channels and at least one wall treated to enhance at least one of thermal, insulating, and moisture-control properties.  
   
   
       78 . The glazing panel of  claim 77 , wherein at least one of the internal channels is filled with aerogel particles.  
   
   
       79 . The glazing panel of  claim 77 , wherein all of the internal channels are filled with aerogel particles.  
   
   
       80 . The glazing panel of  claim 77 , wherein a sealant is applied to at least one outer wall.  
   
   
       81 . The glazing panel of  claim 77 , wherein at least one of the internal channels is filled with insulation material.  
   
   
       82 . The glazing panel of  claim 81 , wherein the insulation material is applied to a single layer of internal channels.  
   
   
       83 . The glazing panel of  claim 81 , wherein the insulation material is translucent.  
   
   
       84 . The glazing panel of  claim 81 , wherein the insulation material is inorganic aerogel particles.  
   
   
       85 . The glazing panel of  claim 84 , wherein the inorganic aerogel particles are silica aerogel particles.  
   
   
       86 . The glazing panel of  claim 77 , wherein the panel further comprises at least one material for enhancing thermal properties.  
   
   
       87 . The glazing panel of  claim 86 , wherein the material for enhancing thermal properties is silicone.  
   
   
       88 . The glazing panel of  claim 86 , wherein the material for enhancing thermal properties is a polymeric sealant.  
   
   
       89 . The glazing panel of  claim 77 , wherein the thermoplastic material is polycarbonate.  
   
   
       90 . A glazing panel made of a thermoplastic material and comprising outer walls connected by an inner surface that defines at least one internal channel, the structure having its open ends covered by either the outer walls, wherein at least one of the internal channels and at least one wall are treated to enhance at least one of thermal, insulating, and moisture-control properties.  
   
   
       91 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein the internal channels have a square or rectangular shape.  
   
   
       92 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein the inner surface enhances at least one of thermal, insulating, and moisture-control properties.  
   
   
       93 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein at least one of the internal channels is filled with aerogel particles.  
   
   
       94 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein all of the internal channels are filled with aerogel particles.  
   
   
       95 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein a sealant is applied to at least one outer wall.  
   
   
       96 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein the glazing panel has at least one internal channel filled with insulation material.  
   
   
       97 . The glazing panel of  claim 96 , wherein the insulation material is applied to a single layer of internal channels.  
   
   
       98 . The glazing panel of  claim 96 , wherein the insulation material is translucent.  
   
   
       99 . The glazing panel of  claim 96 , wherein the insulation material is inorganic aerogel particles.  
   
   
       100 . The glazing panel of  claim 99 , wherein the inorganic aerogel particles are silica aerogel particles.  
   
   
       101 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein the panel further comprises at least one material for enhancing thermal properties.  
   
   
       102 . The glazing panel of  claim 101 , wherein the material for enhancing thermal properties is silicone.  
   
   
       103 . The glazing panel of  claim 101 , wherein the material for enhancing thermal properties is a polymeric sealant.  
   
   
       104 . The glazing panel of  claim 90 , wherein the thermoplastic material is polycarbonate.