公开(公告)号：US11970417B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17738637

申请日：2022-05-06

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Lewis Kirk Klingensmith ,  Joseph Michael Matusick ,  Connor Thomas O'Malley ,  Matthew Daniel Trosa ,  Steven Robert Wagner

IPC: C03B23/045 ,  C03B23/043 ,  C03B23/049 ,  C03B23/09 ,  C03B23/11 ,  C03B35/26

CPC classification number: C03B23/045 ,  C03B23/043 ,  C03B23/049 ,  C03B23/09 ,  C03B23/092 ,  C03B23/11 ,  C03B35/26

Abstract: Systems for producing articles from glass tube include a converter having a base with a plurality of processing stations and a turret moveable relative to the base. The turret indexes a plurality of holders for holding the glass tubes successively through the processing stations. The systems further include a gas flow system or a suction system for producing a flow of gas through the glass tube during one or more heating, forming, separating or piercing operations. The flow of gas through the glass tube produced by the gas flow system or suction system may be sufficient to evacuate or purge volatile constituents of the glass from the glass tube and/or pierce a meniscus formed on the glass tube during separation, thereby reducing the Surface Hydrolytic Response (SHR) of the interior surface of the glass tube and articles made therefrom.

公开(公告)号：US11339079B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-24

申请号：US16198041

申请日：2018-11-21

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Lewis Kirk Klingensmith ,  Joseph Michael Matusick ,  Connor Thomas O'Malley ,  Matthew Daniel Trosa ,  Steven Robert Wagner

IPC: C03B23/045 ,  C03B23/09 ,  C03B23/043 ,  C03B35/26 ,  C03B23/11 ,  C03B23/049

Abstract: Systems for producing articles from glass tube include a converter having a base with a plurality of processing stations and a turret moveable relative to the base. The turret indexes a plurality of holders for holding the glass tubes successively through the processing stations. The systems further include a gas flow system or a suction system for producing a flow of gas through the glass tube during one or more heating, forming, separating or piercing operations. The flow of gas through the glass tube produced by the gas flow system or suction system may be sufficient to evacuate or purge volatile constituents of the glass from the glass tube and/or pierce a meniscus formed on the glass tube during separation, thereby reducing the Surface Hydrolytic Response (SHR) of the interior surface of the glass tube and articles made therefrom.

公开(公告)号：US20210380460A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-09

申请号：US17338430

申请日：2021-06-03

Applicant: Gerresheimer Bünde GmbH

Inventor： Wolfram ACKER ,  Matthias HELLMICH ,  Vladislav LÖPP ,  Rainer VAHLE

IPC: C03B23/08 ,  C03B23/11 ,  C03B23/09

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a glass container, such as a glass syringe or a glass ampule, having a form-specific dispensing portion and optionally a form-specific counter support, from a glass container blank, wherein the basis weight of the glass container blank is detected indirectly or directly and the overall longitudinal extent of the glass container to be produced is determined on the basis of the detected basis weight.

公开(公告)号：US20050092025A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10702011

申请日：2003-11-05

Applicant: Elmer Fridrich

Inventor： Elmer Fridrich

IPC: C03B23/049 ,  C03B23/11 ,  C03C27/02 ,  H01J9/32 ,  H01J9/38 ,  H01J9/40 ,  H01J9/48 ,  H01K3/06 ,  H01K3/08 ,  H01K3/10 ,  H01K3/12 ,  H01K3/14 ,  H01K3/26 ,  H01K3/28

CPC classification number: H01K3/26 ,  C03B23/049 ,  C03B23/11 ,  C03C27/02 ,  H01J9/323 ,  H01J9/38 ,  H01J9/40 ,  H01J9/48 ,  H01K3/06 ,  H01K3/065 ,  H01K3/08 ,  H01K3/10 ,  H01K3/12 ,  H01K3/14 ,  H01K3/28

Abstract: Manufacturing equipment and manufacturing process steps that improve upon prior art processes for the manufacturing of filament tube and arc tube light sources, their components and subassemblies, and lamps employing said light sources. A double ended, tipless filament tube or arc tube light source incorporates a drawn-down tubular body, and one piece foliated leads with spurs for process handling and for spudding into a filament with stretched-out legs. Bugled ends on the body provide a novel cutoff means, facilitate a flush-fill finishing process, and enhance mounting and support of the light sources in lamps. The foliated leads are made from a continuous length of wire in a process including foil hammering and two-bath AC electrochemical etching. Cost-reduced light source and lamp production enables affordable household consumer lamps, even when containing two series-connected halogen filament tubes. Safety benefits ensue from series connection, especially in combination with disclosed body and filament constructions.

Abstract translation: 制造设备和制造工艺步骤，其改进了用于制造灯丝管和电弧管光源，其部件和子组件的现有技术方法以及采用所述光源的灯。 双头，无头的灯丝管或电弧管光源包括一个拉制的管状体，一个单一的叶片引线具有用于过程处理的刺激，并且用于伸展成具有伸展腿的细丝。 身体上的穿刺端部提供了一种新颖的切割装置，便于冲洗填充整理过程，并且增强灯中光源的安装和支撑。 叶片引线由连续长度的线材制成，包括箔锤击和双浴AC电化学蚀刻。 成本降低的光源和灯具生产使家庭消费者能够负担得起的家用电器，即使包含两个串联的卤素灯丝管。 串联连接的安全优势，特别是结合公开的主体和灯丝结构。

公开(公告)号：US5611834A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-18

申请号：US308508

申请日：1994-09-21

Applicant: Claus Walter ,  Paul Schmitz

Inventor： Claus Walter ,  Paul Schmitz

IPC: C03B23/11 ,  C03B21/00

CPC classification number: C03B23/112 ,  Y10S65/13

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for controlling the free deformation of thermoplastic material in an automated process for processing the material to form articles. These articles are especially ampules, small bottles and the like produced from glass tubes. In this method, in order to obtain a high dimensional accuracy of the article, a corrective action is carried out by applying heat to the starting material in the deformation region in the heating phase. This corrective action takes place in dependence on a desired-value/actual-value comparison of the deformation of a workpiece achieved in a predetermined working step. In order to exclude interference influences in the development of the deformation, the measurement of the deformation achieved, the desired-value/actual-value comparison and the corrective action are carried out in situ on one and the same workpiece during shaping of the deformation in the heating phase.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在用于处理材料以形成制品的自动化过程中控制热塑性材料的自由变形的方法。 这些制品特别是由玻璃管制成的安瓿瓶，小瓶等。 在该方法中，为了获得制品的高尺寸精度，通过对加热阶段的变形区域中的起始材料施加热量来进行校正动作。 根据在预定工作步骤中实现的工件的变形的期望值/实际值比较，进行该校正动作。 为了排除变形发展中的干扰影响，实现变形的测量，在成形变形期间在同一工件上原位进行期望值/实际值比较和校正作用 加热阶段。

公开(公告)号：US5178401A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-12

申请号：US738647

申请日：1991-07-31

Applicant: Reinhard Mannl ,  Alfons Wolfrum ,  Franz Neumeier

Inventor： Reinhard Mannl ,  Alfons Wolfrum ,  Franz Neumeier

IPC: C03B23/045 ,  C03B23/11

CPC classification number: C03B23/045 ,  C03B23/112 ,  Y10T279/1224 ,  Y10T279/1291 ,  Y10T279/1973 ,  Y10T279/3493

Abstract: Chucks for glass tubes should be designed so that, on the one hand, they grasp the glass tube gently so that the tube is not destroyed, and, on the other hand, so that they hold it securely enough so that a proper processing of the glass tube is possible. This causes a degree of technical complexity which enlarges the dimensions of the chuck and leads to a narrow diameter range for the clampable glass tubes. For other diameter ranges, the chucks have to be changed. The chuck according to the invention has a wide diameter range with small outside dimensions. The chuck has clamping jaws which can be moved radially with respect to its longitudinal axis and has a distance from the longitudinal axis determined by a pressure sleeve, which is connected to the clamping jaws by a forced guidance device. The forced guidance forms an angle of 30.degree. to 60.degree., and preferably 45.degree., with respect to the longitudinal axis. The chuck is used to hold glass tubes in a machine for producing vials.

Abstract translation: 玻璃管的卡盘应设计成一方面轻轻抓住玻璃管，使管不被破坏，另一方面使它们牢固地固定，以便正确加工 玻璃管是可能的。 这导致一定程度的技术复杂性，这扩大了卡盘的尺寸并导致可夹紧玻璃管的窄直径范围。 对于其他直径范围，卡盘必须更换。 根据本发明的卡盘具有宽的外径尺寸较小的直径范围。 卡盘具有可相对于其纵向轴线径向移动的夹爪，并且具有由压力套筒确定的纵向轴线的距离，压力套筒通过强制引导装置连接到夹爪。 强制引导相对于纵向轴线形成30°至60°，优选45°的角度。 卡盘用于将玻璃管保持在用于生产小瓶的机器中。

公开(公告)号：US5022909A

公开(公告)日：1991-06-11

申请号：US254272

申请日：1988-10-05

Applicant: Douglas L. Swanson

Inventor： Douglas L. Swanson

IPC: C03B23/09 ,  C03B23/11 ,  C03B33/095

CPC classification number: C03B23/095 ,  C03B23/116 ,  C03B33/095

Abstract: The invention is a machine for processing tubes. Preferably the machine is adapted to create glass flares by flaring an end of each tube and then cutting a length off the flared end. The machine includes several holding devices, each of which is adapted to hold a tube, preferably in a generally horizontal position. Each holding device is pivotally connected to two adjacent holding devices to thereby form an endless loop. The endless loop of holding devices is adapted to travel in a first endless path, preferably obround. The machine includes devices for continuously moving the endless loop of holding devices in the first endless path. The machine also includes a plurality of tube processing devices, such as flaring heads, which are also adapted to travel in a smaller endless path, preferably circular. The endless path of the processing devices is configured and driven so that each processing device line up with and travel the same velocity as a tube as it travels through a portion of the path of the holding devices. As a result, the machine is capable of continuous and efficient operation. Preferably, the machine also includes a plurality of tube cut-off tools which likewise rotate on a turret whereby the cut off tools line up with tubes as they travel past.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于处理管的机器。 优选地，机器适于通过扩展每个管的端部然后从扩口端切出一段长度来产生玻璃耀斑。 机器包括几个保持装置，每个保持装置适于保持管，优选地处于大致水平的位置。 每个保持装置枢转地连接到两个相邻的保持装置，从而形成无限循环。 保持装置的无限循环适于在第一环形路径中行进，优选地是圆形的。 该机器包括用于在第一环形路径中连续移动保持装置的无限循环的装置。 该机器还包括多个管加工装置，例如扩口，其还适于在较小的环形路径中行进，优选为圆形。 处理装置的无尽路径被构造和驱动，使得当每个处理装置行进通过保持装置的路径的一部分时，每个处理装置与管相匹配并且行进与管相同的速度。 因此，该机器能够连续高效地运行。 优选地，机器还包括多个管切割工具，其同样在转盘上旋转，由此当切割工具行进时，切割工具与管线对齐。

公开(公告)号：US4530712A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-23

申请号：US593261

申请日：1984-03-26

Applicant: J. David Kopf

Inventor： J. David Kopf

IPC: C03B23/047 ,  C03B23/11

CPC classification number: C03B23/0473

Abstract: A pipette puller is provided for drawing glass or quartz tubing into micropipettes. A fixed clamp and movable clamp are utilized and between the clamps a furnace is provided which has an opposing pair of elongated heating elements. The heating elements are supported by binding posts of high thermal conductivity and relatively large mass, which provides relatively low thermal inertia of the heating elements. The heating elements may be moved relative to each other, facilitating a high degree of control of the temperature applied to the glass or quartz tubing for obtaining uniformly repeatable shapes of micropipettes

Abstract translation: 提供移液管拉拔器用于将玻璃或石英管拉成微量移液管。 使用固定夹具和可移动夹具，并且在夹具之间设置有具有相对的一对细长加热元件的炉。 加热器

公开(公告)号：US4142883A

公开(公告)日：1979-03-06

申请号：US875316

申请日：1978-02-06

Applicant: Hans-Joachim Dichter

Inventor： Hans-Joachim Dichter

IPC: C03B23/11 ,  C03B23/12

CPC classification number: C03B23/114

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for working glass tubes, with several chucks circulating on a common axis and sweeping past several processing stations, there being mounted above each chuck a stepwise rotating magazine storing several glass tubes, each tube resting by its lower end on a non-rotating supporting plate which has a hole for the glass tubes to fall through for engagement by the chuck therebelow, the machine having a switch which causes the magazine to rotate, one step at a time, each step corresponding to the distance between two neighbouring tubes, in order to bring the next glass tube to the hole, and wherein between the hole of the supporting plate and the chuck therebelow there is a mobile arrestor blade which allows the magazine to rotate stepwise without a tube falling through the hole, until the chuck is empty, whereupon the blade can disengage so that it no longer blocks the hole.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于加工玻璃管的机器，其中多个卡盘在公共轴线上循环并且扫过多个加工站，每个卡盘上方安装有一个储存多个玻璃管的逐步旋转刀库，每个管由其下端搁置在 具有用于玻璃管的孔的非旋转支撑板通过其下方的卡盘进行接合，该机器具有使刀库旋转的开关，一次一步，每一步对应于两个相邻的位置之间的距离 管，以便将下一个玻璃管带到孔中，并且其中在支撑板的孔和其下的卡盘之间存在移动避雷器叶片，其允许料盒在没有管通过孔落下的情况下逐步旋转，直到 卡盘为空，因此刀片可以脱开，从而不再堵塞孔。

公开(公告)号：US3737020A

公开(公告)日：1973-06-05

申请号：US3737020D

申请日：1970-12-31

Applicant: OWENS ILLINOIS INC

Inventor： BAUMAN F

IPC: C03B23/11 ,  C03B33/06 ,  C03B33/085 ,  B65G47/06 ,  B65G47/80

CPC classification number: C03B33/085 ,  C03B23/114 ,  C03B33/06

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding glass tubes to a machine that severs the tubes to a prescribed length. The apparatus includes a plurality of storage racks for storing the glass tubes prior to their advancement. An advancement wheel that moves the tubes one at a time along a curvilinear path to a transfer point where the glass tubes are, either singularly or in pairs, deposited in holding guides that permit the glass tubes to move in a longitudinal direction as they are consumed by the severing machine. The invention also incorporates a finger arrangement that effects a very rapid horizontal translation of the glass tubes while they are maintained in vertical alignment.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将玻璃管供给到将管切割成规定长度的机器的装置。 该装置包括多个储存架，用于在其进行之前储存玻璃管。 一个前进轮，其将管子沿着曲线路径一次移动到转移点，玻璃管单独或成对地沉积在允许玻璃管沿着纵向方向移动的保持引导件中，因为它们被消耗 通过切割机。 本发明还包括一种手指装置，其在保持垂直对准的同时实现玻璃管的非常快速的水平平移。