公开(公告)号：US20160039706A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14919052

申请日：2015-10-21

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： Dean M. Nitschke ,  Ashoka G. Jinka ,  Thomas J. Zalesak ,  James P. Schnabel, JR. ,  Scott Charles Morrow

IPC: C03B35/20

CPC classification number: C03B35/207 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/0355 ,  C03B27/0442 ,  C03B40/005 ,  C03B2225/02

Abstract: A method for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a glass processing operation may include adjusting a support structure so that multiple spaced apart support members of the support structure cooperate to define a shape that corresponds to a desired end shape of the glass sheet. The method may further include contacting the glass sheet with the support members until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled. Furthermore, the support structure may include a frame and a support assembly associated with the frame, the support assembly including the support members and a support connected to the support members such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the support. The support may further be connected to the frame at two locations on the frame such that the support spans an open area between the two locations on the frame.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑与玻璃加工操作相关联的加热的玻璃板的方法可以包括调整支撑结构，使得支撑结构的多个间隔开的支撑构件协调以限定对应于玻璃板的期望端部形状的形状。 该方法还可以包括使玻璃板与支撑构件接触，直到玻璃板被充分冷却。 此外，支撑结构可以包括框架和与框架相关联的支撑组件，支撑组件包括支撑构件和连接到支撑构件的支撑件，使得每个支撑构件的至少一部分相对于支撑件可调节 。 支撑件还可以在框架上的两个位置处连接到框架，使得支撑件跨越框架上的两个位置之间的开放区域。

公开(公告)号：US10683229B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-16

申请号：US15722393

申请日：2017-10-02

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： Dean M. Nitschke ,  Ashoka G. Jinka ,  Thomas J. Zalesak ,  James P. Schnabel, Jr. ,  Scott Charles Morrow

IPC: C03B35/20 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/035 ,  C03B27/044 ,  C03B40/00

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a bending operation includes a frame, a support ring adjustably supported on the frame for supporting a peripheral portion of the glass sheet, and multiple rib assemblies associated with the frame. Each rib assembly includes a laterally extending rib supported on the frame and multiple spaced apart support members connected to the rib and configured such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the rib. Furthermore, each support member is configured to contact a respective inner portion of the glass sheet to support the respective inner portion of the glass sheet until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled.

公开(公告)号：US10377657B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US15047811

申请日：2016-02-19

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： David B. Nitschke ,  Dean M. Nitschke ,  Mace L. Odneal ,  Ashoka G. Jinka

IPC: C03B23/03 ,  C03B35/14 ,  C03B23/025 ,  C03B23/035

Abstract: A press station (12) and system (10) for forming glass sheets that are initially formed with an upwardly concave curved shape with end portions (86) and an intermediate portion (88) having straight line elements that are subsequently formed with curved shapes to provide curvature along transverse directions. The forming is performed by initially providing curvature to the straight line elements of the glass sheet end portions (86) while the intermediate portion (88) still has the straight line elements. The glass sheet intermediate portion is subsequently formed to provide curvature to its straight line elements so the entire glass sheet has curvature in transverse directions.

公开(公告)号：US20140260431A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13796124

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： Dean M. Nitschke ,  Ashoka G. Jinka ,  Thomas J. Zalesak ,  James P. Schnabel, JR. ,  Scott Charles Morrow

IPC: C03B35/20 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/03

CPC classification number: C03B35/207 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/0355 ,  C03B27/0442 ,  C03B40/005 ,  C03B2225/02

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a bending operation includes a frame, a support ring adjustably supported on the frame for supporting a peripheral portion of the glass sheet, and multiple rib assemblies associated with the frame. Each rib assembly includes a laterally extending rib supported on the frame and multiple spaced apart support members connected to the rib and configured such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the rib. Furthermore, each support member is configured to contact a respective inner portion of the glass sheet to support the respective inner portion of the glass sheet until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑与弯曲操作相关联的加热的玻璃板的支撑结构包括框架，可调节地支撑在框架上用于支撑玻璃板的周边部分的支撑环和与框架相关联的多个肋组件。 每个肋组件包括支撑在框架上的横向延伸的肋和连接到肋的多个间隔开的支撑构件，并且构造成使得每个支撑构件的至少一部分相对于肋可调节。 此外，每个支撑构件被配置为接触玻璃板的相应内部以支撑玻璃板的相应内部，直到玻璃板被充分冷却。

公开(公告)号：US09802856B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14919052

申请日：2015-10-21

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： Dean M. Nitschke ,  Ashoka G. Jinka ,  Thomas J. Zalesak ,  James P. Schnabel, Jr. ,  Scott Charles Morrow

IPC: C03B23/025 ,  C03B35/20 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/035 ,  C03B27/044 ,  C03B40/00

CPC classification number: C03B35/207 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/0355 ,  C03B27/0442 ,  C03B40/005 ,  C03B2225/02

Abstract: A method for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a glass processing operation may include adjusting a support structure so that multiple spaced apart support members of the support structure cooperate to define a shape that corresponds to a desired end shape of the glass sheet. The method may further include contacting the glass sheet with the support members until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled. Furthermore, the support structure may include a frame and a support assembly associated with the frame, the support assembly including the support members and a support connected to the support members such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the support. The support may further be connected to the frame at two locations on the frame such that the support spans an open area between the two locations on the frame.

公开(公告)号：US09452948B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14174265

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： Dean M. Nitschke ,  Jeffrey A. Grzeszczak ,  Ashoka G. Jinka ,  James P. Schnabel, Jr. ,  David B. Nitschke

IPC: C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/025 ,  C03B23/035 ,  C03B35/20

CPC classification number: C03B23/0252 ,  C03B23/025 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/0302 ,  C03B23/0355 ,  C03B23/0357 ,  C03B35/147 ,  C03B35/202

Abstract: A glass sheet three stage forming station utilizes first and second upper molds and a lower mold to provide three stage forming. The glass is curved on the upper mold in the first stage but retains straight line elements transverse to the curvature. Transfer of the initially formed glass sheet from the first upper mold to the lower mold then provides the second stage of gravity forming and the glass sheet is then press formed between the second upper mold and the lower mold in the third stage which reduces optical distortion in the central viewing area of the formed glass sheet. The glass sheet is moved horizontally on the first upper mold and released onto the lower mold.

Abstract translation: 玻璃板三段成型台利用第一和第二上模和下模提供三段成型。 玻璃在第一阶段的上模具上弯曲，但是保持横向于曲率的直线元件。 将初始形成的玻璃板从第一上模转移到下模，然后提供第二重力成形阶段，然后在第三阶段中将第二上模和下模之间的玻璃板压制成形，这减少了光学变形 形成的玻璃板的中央观察区域。 玻璃板在第一上模上水平移动并释放到下模上。

公开(公告)号：US10246364B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15245686

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： Dean M. Nitschke ,  Jeffrey A. Grzeszczak ,  Ashoka G. Jinka ,  James P. Schnabel, Jr. ,  David B. Nitschke

IPC: C03B23/025 ,  C03B23/035 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B35/14 ,  C03B35/20

Abstract: A glass sheet forming method utilizes first and second upper molds and a lower mold to provide three stage forming. The glass is curved on the upper mold in the first stage but retains straight line elements transverse to the curvature. Transfer of the initially formed glass sheet from the first upper mold to the lower mold then provides the second stage of gravity forming and the glass sheet is then press formed between the second upper mold and the lower mold in the third stage which reduces optical distortion in the central viewing area of the formed glass sheet. In one embodiment the glass sheet is moved horizontally on the lower mold, and in another embodiment the glass sheet is moved horizontally on the first upper mold.

公开(公告)号：US09206067B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13796124

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.

Inventor： Dean M. Nitschke ,  Ashoka G. Jinka ,  Thomas J. Zalesak ,  James P. Schnabel, Jr. ,  Scott Charles Morrow

IPC: C03B23/03 ,  C03B35/20 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/035 ,  C03B27/044 ,  C03B40/00

CPC classification number: C03B35/207 ,  B25B11/00 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/0355 ,  C03B27/0442 ,  C03B40/005 ,  C03B2225/02

Abstract: A support structure for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a bending operation includes a frame, a support ring adjustably supported on the frame for supporting a peripheral portion of the glass sheet, and multiple rib assemblies associated with the frame. Each rib assembly includes a laterally extending rib supported on the frame and multiple spaced apart support members connected to the rib and configured such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the rib. Furthermore, each support member is configured to contact a respective inner portion of the glass sheet to support the respective inner portion of the glass sheet until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑与弯曲操作相关联的加热的玻璃板的支撑结构包括框架，可调节地支撑在框架上用于支撑玻璃板的周边部分的支撑环和与框架相关联的多个肋组件。 每个肋组件包括支撑在框架上的横向延伸的肋和连接到肋的多个间隔开的支撑构件，并且构造成使得每个支撑构件的至少一部分相对于肋可调节。 此外，每个支撑构件被配置为接触玻璃板的相应内部以支撑玻璃板的相应内部，直到玻璃板被充分冷却。