METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REFORMING A GLASS SHEET
    1.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REFORMING A GLASS SHEET 审中-公开
    用于改造玻璃板的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2012151010A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-08

    申请号:PCT/US2012/030690

    申请日:2012-03-27

    CPC classification number: C03B23/0256 C03B23/0258 C03B25/025

    Abstract: A deformation apparatus for reforming a glass sheet (180, 190) comprises a central portion (110), a first edge mold (130a) movably coupled to a first end of the central portion and configured to be linearly translated along a linear mold axis (120) in a first direction toward the central portion. The deformation apparatus further includes a second edge mold (130b) movably coupled to the second end of the central portion and configured to be linearly translated along the linear mold axis in a second direction opposite the first direction and toward the central portion. Methods are also provided including the step of cooling a reformed glass sheet, wherein a greater shrinkage of the reformed glass sheet relative to a shrinkage of the deformation apparatus is accommodated by a movement of at least the first edge mold in a first direction toward the central portion of the deformation apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 用于重整玻璃板(180,190)的变形装置包括中心部分(110),第一边缘模具(130a),其可移动地联接到中心部分的第一端并且构造成沿着线性模具轴线线性平移 120)朝向中央部分的第一方向。 变形装置还包括第二边缘模具(130b),其可移动地联接到中心部分的第二端并被构造成沿与第一方向相反的第二方向并且朝向中心部分沿线性模具轴线线性平移。 还提供了一种方法,其包括冷却重整玻璃板的步骤,其中通过至少第一边缘模具沿着第一方向向着中心运动而使改性玻璃板相对于变形装置的收缩更大的收缩被容纳 变形装置的一部分。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING A GLASS TUBE BY DRAWING FROM MOLTEN GLASS
    2.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING A GLASS TUBE BY DRAWING FROM MOLTEN GLASS 审中-公开
    通过从玻璃制造玻璃管制造的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2014036201A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:PCT/US2013/057180

    申请日:2013-08-29

    CPC classification number: C03B17/04 C03B23/047 C03B40/04

    Abstract: A glass tube making apparatus comprises a forming device with a shaping member positioned within a downstream portion of an outer tube. In further examples, methods of making a glass tube include the steps of passing a quantity molten glass through an upstream portion of the outer tube, wherein the molten glass includes a first cross-sectional shape. The method further includes the step of passing the quantity of molten glass through a downstream portion of the outer tube, wherein the first cross-sectional shape is transitioned to a second cross-sectional shape. In still further examples, methods of making a glass tube include the step of modifying a cross-sectional shape of the glass tube with an air bearing.

    Abstract translation: 玻璃管制造装置包括具有定位在外管的下游部分内的成形构件的成形装置。 在其他实施例中,制造玻璃管的方法包括使量的熔融玻璃通过外管的上游部分的步骤,其中熔融玻璃包括第一横截面形状。 该方法还包括使熔融玻璃量通过外管的下游部分的步骤,其中第一横截面形状转变到第二横截面形状。 在另外的实施例中,制造玻璃管的方法包括用空气轴承改变玻璃管的横截面形状的步骤。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING LAMINATED GLASS SHEETS
    4.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING LAMINATED GLASS SHEETS 审中-公开
    生产层压玻璃板的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2014009766A2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-16

    申请号:PCT/IB2012/001715

    申请日:2012-07-13

    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for forming a laminated glass sheet includes forming a multi-layer glass melt (300) from a molten core glass (106) and at least one molten cladding glass (126). The multi-layer glass melt (300) has a width W m , a melt thickness Tm and a core to cladding thickness ratio T c :T d . The multi-layer glass melt (300) is directed onto the surface of a molten metal bath (162) contained in a float tank (160). The width W m of the multi-layer glass melt (300) is less than the width W f of the float tank (160) prior to the multi-layer glass melt (300) entering the float tank (160). The multi-layer glass melt (300) flows over the surface of the molten metal bath (162) such that the width W m of the multi-layer glass melt (300) increases, the melt thickness Tm decreases, and the core to cladding thickness ratio T c :TC i remains constant as the multi-layer glass melt (300) solidifies into a laminated glass sheet.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例,一种用于形成夹层玻璃板的方法包括从熔融芯玻璃(106)和至少一个熔融包层玻璃(126)形成多层玻璃熔体(300)。 多层玻璃熔体(300)具有宽度Wm,熔体厚度Tm和芯与包层厚度比Tc:Td。 多层玻璃熔体(300)被引导到包含在浮子罐(160)中的熔融金属浴(162)的表面上。 多层玻璃熔体(300)的宽度Wm小于多层玻璃熔体(300)进入浮子槽(160)之前的浮子槽(160)的宽度Wf。 多层玻璃熔体(300)在熔融金属浴(162)的表面上流动,使得多层玻璃熔体(300)的宽度Wm增加,熔体厚度Tm降低,芯到包层厚度 比例Tc:当多层玻璃熔体(300)凝固成夹层玻璃板时,TCi保持恒定。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SHAPED ARTICLES FROM SHEET MATERIAL
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SHAPED ARTICLES FROM SHEET MATERIAL 审中-公开
    用于形成材料形状的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2010061238A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-03

    申请号:PCT/IB2008/003701

    申请日:2008-11-26

    CPC classification number: C03B23/0357

    Abstract: The invention concerns a method and an apparatus for making shaped articles. The apparatus includes a container (102) having at least one vacuum port (108) and a surface (124) for receiving a sheet of glass-based material (130). At least one positive mold (116) is supported in the container (102), where the at least one positive mold (116) has an exterior surface (118) including a profile defining an interior of a shaped article. An open volume (115) is defined between the container and the at least one positive mold and is in communication with the vacuum port. The> method comprises providing an array of positive molds (116) and sagging the sheet (130) onto the surfaces (118) of the molds to form an array of shaped articles interconnected by sagging 'webs, said webs extending below a base of the array of shaped articles.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于制造成型制品的方法和装置。 该设备包括具有至少一个真空端口(108)和用于容纳玻璃基材料片(130)的表面(124)的容器(102)。 至少一个正模具(116)被支撑在容器(102)中,其中至少一个正模具(116)具有外表面(118),外表面(118)包括限定成形制品内部的轮廓。 开口容积(115)限定在容器和至少一个正模之间,并与真空口连通。 该方法包括提供正模具阵列(116)并使片材(130)下垂到模具的表面(118)上以形成通过下垂网状物连接的成形制品阵列,所述网状物延伸到 成型制品阵列。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING LAMINATED GLASS SHEETS
    8.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING LAMINATED GLASS SHEETS 审中-公开
    生产层压玻璃板的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2014009766A3

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:PCT/IB2012001715

    申请日:2012-07-13

    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for forming a laminated glass sheet includes forming a multi-layer glass melt (300) from a molten core glass (106) and at least one molten cladding glass (126). The multi-layer glass melt (300) has a width Wm, a melt thickness Tm and a core to cladding thickness ratio TC:TCl. The multi-layer glass melt (300) is directed onto the surface of a molten metal bath (162) contained in a float tank (160). The width Wm of the multi-layer glass melt (300) is less than the width Wf of the float tank (160) prior to the multi-layer glass melt (300) entering the float tank (160). The multilayer glass melt (300) flows over the surface of the molten metal bath (162) such that the width Wm of the multi-layer glass melt (300) increases, the melt thickness Tm decreases, and the core to cladding thickness ratio TC:TCl remains constant as the multi-layer glass melt (300) solidifies into a laminated glass sheet. The invention also relates to the associated apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例,一种用于形成夹层玻璃板的方法包括从熔融芯玻璃(106)和至少一个熔融包层玻璃(126)形成多层玻璃熔体(300)。 多层玻璃熔体(300)具有宽度Wm,熔体厚度Tm和芯与包层厚度比TC:TCl。 多层玻璃熔体(300)被引导到包含在浮子罐(160)中的熔融金属浴(162)的表面上。 多层玻璃熔体(300)的宽度Wm小于多层玻璃熔体(300)进入浮子槽(160)之前的浮子槽(160)的宽度Wf。 多层玻璃熔体(300)流过熔融金属浴(162)的表面,使得多层玻璃熔体(300)的宽度Wm增加,熔体厚度Tm降低,芯与包层厚度比TC :多层玻璃熔体(300)凝固成夹层玻璃板时,TCl保持恒定。 本发明还涉及相关联的装置。

    THERMO-MECHANICAL REFORMING METHOD AND SYSTEM AND MECHANICAL REFORMING TOOL
    9.
    发明申请
    THERMO-MECHANICAL REFORMING METHOD AND SYSTEM AND MECHANICAL REFORMING TOOL 审中-公开
    热机械改造方法与系统与机械改造工具

    公开(公告)号:WO2013055861A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:PCT/US2012/059663

    申请日:2012-10-11

    CPC classification number: C03B23/0258 C03B23/0256

    Abstract: A reformable area and a non-reformable area of a sheet of glass material are heated to a first temperature corresponding to a first viscosity. The reformable area is subsequently locally heated to a second temperature corresponding to a second viscosity, where the second viscosity is lower than the first viscosity. A bend is formed in the reformable area during the local heating of the reformable area by contacting a first pusher with the non-reformable area and translating the first pusher along a linear path to apply a pushing force to the non-reformable area that results in the bend in the reformable area or by contacting a second pusher with an edge area of the reformable area and rotating the pusher along a circular path to apply a pushing force to the edge area of the reformable area that results in the bend in the reformable area.

    Abstract translation: 将一片玻璃材料的可重整区域和不可重整区域加热到对应于第一粘度的第一温度。 然后将可重整区域局部加热至对应于第二粘度的第二温度,其中第二粘度低于第一粘度。 在可重整区域的局部加热期间,通过使第一推动器与不可重新形成的区域接触并沿着线性路径平移第一推动器,在可重新形成的区域中形成弯曲,以将推力施加到不可重新形成的区域,从而导致 可重新形成区域的弯曲或者通过使第二推动器与可重整区域的边缘区域接触并沿着圆形路径旋转推动器以将推力施加到可重整区域的边缘区域,导致可重整区域的弯曲 。

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