Manufacturing process to reform glass tubes

    公开(公告)号:US10207947B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15862189

    申请日:2018-01-04

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for modifying the shape of a hollow structure. The method may comprise steps of providing a hollow structure having a cross-section with first and second diameters defining a first aspect ratio; heating at least a part of the hollow structure to at least its glass transition temperature, forming a malleable hollow structure; maintaining a positive pressure inside the malleable hollow structure to form a pressurized hollow structure; and pressing against a first side and an opposed second side of a heated part of the pressurized hollow structure, forming a hollow tabular structure having first and second opposed generally flat faces and a second aspect ratio greater than the first aspect ratio.

    PRESS BENDING MOLD CLOTH CHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    25.
    发明申请
    PRESS BENDING MOLD CLOTH CHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    新型弯曲模具更换系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150232367A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-20

    申请号:US14623667

    申请日:2015-02-17

    Abstract: A bending apparatus or lehr for bending a structure, the bending apparatus having a movable shaping mold with a mold cloth disposed about portions of the movable shaping mold. The mold cloth can be replaced without reducing temperature in the bending apparatus or lehr and during normal operation of the bending apparatus or lehr.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于弯曲结构的弯曲装置或退火炉,所述弯曲装置具有可移动成形模具,所述可移动成形模具设置在所述可移动成形模具的大部分周围。 在弯曲装置或退火炉中,以及弯曲装置或退火炉的正常操作期间,可以更换模布而不降低弯曲装置或退火炉的温度。

    RESHAPING THIN GLASS SHEETS
    26.
    发明申请
    RESHAPING THIN GLASS SHEETS 审中-公开
    修复薄玻璃片

    公开(公告)号:US20150000341A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-01

    申请号:US14350251

    申请日:2012-10-05

    CPC classification number: C03B23/0235 C03B23/0256 C03B23/0258 C03B23/0357

    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for bending sheet glass are disclosed. The present invention improves on the state-of-the-art by providing apparatus and methods that prevent unwanted distortion of the glass sheet. The apparatus and methods utilize localized heating at the bend to allow for overall glass sheet temperatures to be reduced, along with optional mechanical devices for improved bend quality.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于弯曲玻璃板的设备和方法。 本发明通过提供防止玻璃板不希望的变形的装置和方法来改进现有技术。 该设备和方法利用弯曲处的局部加热,以允许整体玻璃板温度以及用于改善弯曲质量的可选的机械装置。

    GLASS FORMING FURNACE
    27.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200325057A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-15

    申请号:US16848292

    申请日:2020-04-14

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are glass forming furnaces and methods of using the same. The glass forming furnaces may include a housing and a bending ring. The housing may define a chamber. The bending ring may include a first inlet port, a first outlet port, and a channel. The bending ring may be located within the chamber. The channel may have a shape that is similar to a shape of a glass article. The channel may define a cavity fluidly connecting the first inlet port and the first outlet port.

    MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PRECISION AND FUSION QUALITY GLASS TUBES

    公开(公告)号:US20170247279A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-31

    申请号:US15509393

    申请日:2015-09-09

    CPC classification number: C03B17/025 C03B17/04

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for making high quality glass tubes, and apparatuses for making high quality glass tubes. Because glass tubes made using the methods and apparatuses disclosed herein are substantially free from the optical defect known as paneling, the glass tubes may be used in displays for consumer electronic devices. The glass tubes are made by a continuous process in which a flow of molten glass is provided on an inner surface of a hollow, rotating mandrel such that the glass coats the inner surface of the mandrel and flows downstream on the inner surface of the mandrel, during which it is cooled to provide a higher viscosity. The glass is then removed from the mandrel and drawn to obtain a glass tube. A flow of molten glass may also be provided on the outer surface of the mandrel and joined with the glass flow on the inner surface of the mandrel when the glass flows exit the mandrel. The apparatuses presented herein are configured to provide high quality glass tubes using this method.

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