公开(公告)号：US4812157A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-14

申请号：US116873

申请日：1987-11-05

Applicant: Quintin R. Smith

Inventor： Quintin R. Smith

IPC: C03B23/025 ,  C03B23/02

CPC classification number: C03B23/0252

Abstract: An adjustable glass forming apparatus includes a peripheral frame having a shape which generally conforms to the shape of the glass sheet to be formed. Though preferably defining an L-shape in cross section, the frame may define other suitably rigid cross sections. A plurality of adjustable supports are disposed in close proximity about the frame. Each support includes a curved upper surface which contacts the lower face of the glass and a stanchion or shank which is received within a suitable opening in the frame. Preferably, the shank and opening define complementary male and female threads or other adjustable structures. The support may be readily adjusted up or down by rotation thereof and a jam nut maintains the support in the selected position.

Abstract translation: 一种可调节的玻璃成形装置，包括具有大致与待形成的玻璃板的形状一致的形状的周边框架。 虽然优选地在横截面中限定L形，但框架可以限定其他适当刚性的横截面。 多个可调节的支撑件靠近框架设置。 每个支撑件包括接触玻璃的下表面的弯曲的上表面和被接收在框架中的合适开口内的支柱或柄。 优选地，柄和开口限定互补的公螺纹或阴螺纹或其它可调结构。 支撑件可以通过其旋转而容易地向上或向下调节，并且止动螺母将支撑件保持在选定位置。

公开(公告)号：US4690319A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-01

申请号：US907330

申请日：1986-09-15

Applicant: Quintin R. Smith ,  Kellen R. Smith

Inventor： Quintin R. Smith ,  Kellen R. Smith

IPC: C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/035 ,  B23K31/02

CPC classification number: C03B23/0357 ,  C03B23/0302 ,  Y10T428/1241

Abstract: A complexly curved mold and method of fabricating same provides a highly accuate form for producing complexly curved panels such as automobile lights and the like. The mold comprises a lattice-work support or grid having one surface which conforms to the desired contour of the product. The lattice-work comprises and is assembled from a plurality of strips of a material such as stainless steel or similarly relatively high strength material which are arranged in two parallel arrays disposed normal to one another and secured together to form the lattice-work support. A plurality of plates which have been shaped by rolling, bending, or other forming means to conform to areas of the mold define the face of the mold. They are secured to the lattice-work support by suitable means such as welding. The face of the mold may also include a plurality of apertures arranged in a grid through which a vacuum may be drawn to ensure intimate contact between the product and the mold face.

Abstract translation: 复杂弯曲的模具及其制造方法提供了用于生产复杂弯曲面板（如汽车灯等）的高精度形式。 模具包括具有符合产品所需轮廓的一个表面的格子工作支架或格栅。 格子工作包括并且由诸如不锈钢或类似地相对较高强度的材料的多个条带组装，所述材料条布置在彼此垂直设置并固定在一起以形成格栅工作支撑件的两个平行阵列中。 已经通过轧制，弯曲或其它成形装置成形以符合模具区域的多个板限定了模具的表面。 它们通过合适的方式（例如焊接）固定到格栅工作支架上。 模具的表面还可以包括布置成格栅的多个孔，通过该孔可以抽出真空以确保产品与模具表面之间的紧密接触。

公开(公告)号：US5253431A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-19

申请号：US948497

申请日：1992-09-22

Applicant: Quintin R. Smith

Inventor： Quintin R. Smith

IPC: G01B3/20 ,  G01B5/14 ,  G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01B3/205 ,  G01B7/14

Abstract: A linear measurement device having a digital readout provides rapid and direct measurement of center-to-center, center-to-edge and edge-to-edge distances. The device includes an endpiece assembly secured to an elongate beam. A slider assembly is disposed on the beam for bi-directional translation therealong and includes an electronic distance measuring and readout assembly. The endpiece assembly and the slider assembly each include portions of three sets of locating structures which cooperate to position the slider relative to the beam to effect linear measurement. A first set of locating structures comprises a pair of cones for locating the centers of circles and measuring therebetween. The second set of locating structures comprises a cone and a pin for measuring the distance of the center of a circle from an edge. The third set of locating structures includes two pairs of pins disposed in parallel spaced relationship for making edge-to-edge and diagonal measurements.

Abstract translation: 具有数字读数的线性测量装置提供中心到中心，中心到边缘和边缘到边缘距离的快速和直接的测量。 该装置包括固定到细长梁的端部组件。 滑块组件设置在梁上用于双向平移，并且包括电子距离测量和读出组件。 端件组件和滑块组件各自包括三组定位结构的部分，其协作以相对于梁定位滑块以进行线性测量。 第一组定位结构包括一对锥体，用于定位圆心并在其间测量。 第二组定位结构包括用于测量圆心与边缘的距离的锥体和销。 第三组定位结构包括以对平行间隔的关系设置的两对销，用于进行边对边和对角线测量。

公开(公告)号：US4632691A

公开(公告)日：1986-12-30

申请号：US811544

申请日：1985-12-20

Applicant: Quintin R. Smith ,  Kellen R. Smith

Inventor： Quintin R. Smith ,  Kellen R. Smith

IPC: C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/035

CPC classification number: C03B23/0357 ,  C03B23/03

Abstract: A complexly curved mold and method of fabricating same provides a highly accurate form for producing complexly curved panels such as automobile lights and the like. The mold comprises a lattice-work support or grid having one surface which conforms to the desired contour of the product. The lattice-work comprises and is assembled from a plurality of strips of a material such as stainless steel or similarly relatively high strength material which are arranged in two parallel arrays disposed normal to one another and secured together to form the lattice-work support. A plurality of plates which have been shaped by rolling, bending, or other forming means to conform to areas of the mold define the face of the mold. They are secured to the lattice-work support by suitable means such as welding. The face of the mold may also include a plurality of apertures arranged in a grid through which a vacuum may be drawn to ensure intimate contact between the product and the mold face.

Abstract translation: 复合弯曲的模具及其制造方法为制造复杂曲面的面板如汽车灯等提供了高精度的形式。 模具包括具有符合产品所需轮廓的一个表面的格子工作支架或格栅。 格子工作包括并且由诸如不锈钢或类似地相对较高强度的材料的多个条带组装，所述材料条布置在彼此垂直设置并固定在一起以形成格栅工作支撑件的两个平行阵列中。 已经通过轧制，弯曲或其它成形装置成形以符合模具区域的多个板限定了模具的表面。 它们通过合适的方式（例如焊接）固定到格栅工作支架上。 模具的表面还可以包括布置成格栅的多个孔，通过该孔可以抽出真空以确保产品与模具表面之间的紧密接触。