Apparatus and method for processing molten glass

    公开(公告)号:US10011511B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-03

    申请号:US14912412

    申请日:2014-08-19

    CPC classification number: C03B7/02 C03B7/07 C03B17/02 C03B17/064

    Abstract: A glass forming apparatus for processing molten glass is disclosed comprising a delivery vessel for delivery molten glass to a forming body through a delivery conduit, the delivery conduit comprising a first portion have a circular cross-sectional shape, a second portion comprising a circular cross-sectional shape and a third portion comprising a non-circular cross-sectional shape. The delivery conduit further comprises a first transition portion coupling the second portion to the third portion, and a second transition portion coupling the third portion to an inlet of a trough in a forming body. Neither an inside bottom surface of the third portion, nor an inside bottom surface of the second transition portion, is lower than a bottom surface of the forming body trough. A method of processing molten glass is also described.

    Suspension and control system for glass laminate fusion

    公开(公告)号:US10011512B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-03

    申请号:US15037119

    申请日:2014-11-24

    CPC classification number: C03B17/02 C03B17/064

    Abstract: An apparatus for forming laminated sheet glass comprises a first upper pipe and a lower pipe and an adjustment mechanism comprising first and second first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a first horizontally extending support member, third and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a second horizontally extending support member the first upper pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods, a first and second lower-pipe suspension rod supported by the first horizontally extending support member and a third and fourth lower-pipe suspension rod and supported by the second horizontally extending support member, lower pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth lower-pipe suspension rods, each respective rod suspended so as to be horizontally adjustable and independently vertically adjustable.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL PROFILE CONTROL IN AN ISOPIPE
    3.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL PROFILE CONTROL IN AN ISOPIPE 有权
    一种ISOPIPE中热轮廓控制的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140318182A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-30

    申请号:US14169696

    申请日:2014-01-31

    CPC classification number: C03B17/067 C03B17/02 C03B17/064

    Abstract: A glass fusion draw apparatus for molten glass stream thermal profile control, including: a first enclosure; and a first isopipe situated within the first enclosure, the first enclosure can include at least one first heating element assembly integral with the wall of the first enclosure, and the at least one first heating element is in proximity to a portion of molten glass stream over-flowing the first isopipe within the enclosure. The apparatus can also include a proximity or temperature sensing system associated with the first enclosure that senses and controls the thermal gradient properties of the molten glass stream or streams in the first enclosure. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the fusion apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于熔融玻璃流热分布控制的玻璃熔化拉制装置,包括:第一外壳; 以及位于所述第一外壳内的第一等压槽,所述第一外壳可以包括与所述第一外壳的壁成一体的至少一个第一加热元件组件,并且所述至少一个第一加热元件靠近所述熔融玻璃流的一部分 - 在外壳内流动第一个等压槽。 该装置还可以包括与第一外壳相关联的接近或温度感测系统,其感测和控制第一外壳中的熔融玻璃流或流的热梯度特性。 还公开了制造和使用该融合装置的方法。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MOLTEN GLASS
    5.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MOLTEN GLASS 有权
    用于加工玻璃的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160185643A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-30

    申请号:US14912412

    申请日:2014-08-19

    CPC classification number: C03B7/02 C03B7/07 C03B17/02 C03B17/064

    Abstract: A glass forming apparatus for processing molten glass is disclosed comprising a delivery vessel for delivery molten glass to a forming body through a delivery conduit, the delivery conduit comprising a first portion have a circular cross-sectional shape, a second portion comprising a circular cross-sectional shape and a third portion comprising a non-circular cross-sectional shape. The delivery conduit further comprises a first transition portion coupling the second portion to the third portion, and a second transition portion coupling the third portion to an inlet of a trough in a forming body. Neither an inside bottom surface of the third portion, nor an inside bottom surface of the second transition portion, is lower than a bottom surface of the forming body trough. A method of processing molten glass is also described.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于加工熔融玻璃的玻璃成形设备,包括用于通过输送管道将熔融玻璃输送到成形体的输送容器,所述输送管道包括具有圆形横截面形状的第一部分, 截面形状和包括非圆形横截面形状的第三部分。 输送管道还包括将第二部分连接到第三部分的第一过渡部分和将第三部分连接到成形体中的槽的入口的第二过渡部分。 第三部分的内底面以及第二过渡部分的内底面都不比成形体槽的底面低。 还描述了一种加工熔融玻璃的方法。

    Refractory liner structure and use in glass fusion draw
    6.
    发明授权
    Refractory liner structure and use in glass fusion draw 有权
    耐火衬里结构和用于玻璃熔融拉制

    公开(公告)号:US09193617B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-24

    申请号:US14414509

    申请日:2013-07-26

    CPC classification number: C03B17/064

    Abstract: An interlocking structure including: a top panel; a first wall and second wall; a first brace and a second brace each having interlocks that interlock with complementary interlocks on the top panel and at least one of the first and second walls. The structure can optionally have an additional interlocking joint, for example, a boss and via, between the top panel and contact point(s) or contact regions of each wall, and the interlocking joint can optionally have an adhesive seal to lock the optional interlocking joints. Also disclosed is a method of making the liner article and methods for using the article for forming glass, as defined herein.

    Abstract translation: 一种互锁结构,包括:顶板; 第一个墙壁和第二个墙壁; 第一支架和第二支架,每个具有与顶板上的互补互锁和第一和第二壁中的至少一个互锁的互锁。 该结构可以可选地在顶板和每个壁的接触点或接触区域之间可选地具有附加的互锁接头,例如凸台和通孔,并且互锁接头可以可选地具有粘合密封件以锁定可选的互锁 关节。 还公开了如本文所定义的制造衬里制品的方法和使用用于形成玻璃的制品的方法。

    SUSPENSION AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GLASS LAMINATE FUSION
    9.
    发明申请
    SUSPENSION AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GLASS LAMINATE FUSION 有权
    玻璃层压熔融悬浮和控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160297702A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-13

    申请号:US15037119

    申请日:2014-11-24

    CPC classification number: C03B17/02 C03B17/064

    Abstract: An apparatus for forming laminated sheet glass comprises a first upper pipe and a lower pipe and an adjustment mechanism comprising first and second first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a first horizontally extending support member, third and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a second horizontally extending support member the first upper pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods, a first and second lower-pipe suspension rod supported by the first horizontally extending support member and a third and fourth lower-pipe suspension rod and supported by the second horizontally extending support member, lower pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth lower-pipe suspension rods, each respective rod suspended so as to be horizontally adjustable and independently vertically adjustable.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于形成层压玻璃板的设备包括第一上管和下管,以及调节机构,包括由第一水平延伸的第一支撑件支撑的第一和第二第一上管悬挂杆,第三和第四第一上管悬挂杆 由第二水平延伸的支撑构件支撑,第一上管直接或间接地由第一,第二,第三和第四第一上管悬挂杆支撑;第一和第二下管悬挂杆,由第一水平延伸的支撑构件 延伸的支撑构件和第三和第四下管悬挂杆,并且由第二水平延伸的支撑构件支撑,下管由第一,第二,第三和第四下管悬挂杆直接或间接地支撑,每个相应的杆 悬挂可水平调节,独立垂直调节。

    REFRACTORY LINER STRUCTURE AND USE IN GLASS FUSION DRAW
    10.
    发明申请
    REFRACTORY LINER STRUCTURE AND USE IN GLASS FUSION DRAW 有权
    REFRACTORY衬里结构和使用在玻璃熔融画

    公开(公告)号:US20150166388A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:US14414509

    申请日:2013-07-26

    CPC classification number: C03B17/064

    Abstract: An interlocking structure including: a top panel; a first wall and second wall; a first brace and a second brace each having interlocks that interlock with complementary interlocks on the top panel and at least one of the first and second walls. The structure can optionally have an additional interlocking joint, for example, a boss and via, between the top panel and contact point(s) or contact regions of each wall, and the interlocking joint can optionally have an adhesive seal to lock the optional interlocking joints. Also disclosed is a method of making the liner article and methods for using the article for forming glass, as defined herein.

    Abstract translation: 一种联锁结构,包括:顶板; 第一个墙壁和第二个墙壁; 第一支架和第二支架,每个具有与顶板上的互补互锁和第一和第二壁中的至少一个互锁的互锁。 该结构可以可选地在顶板和每个壁的接触点或接触区域之间可选地具有附加的互锁接头,例如凸台和通孔,并且互锁接头可以可选地具有粘合密封件以锁定可选的互锁 关节。 还公开了如本文所定义的制造衬垫制品的方法和使用用于形成玻璃的制品的方法。

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