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Methods of manufacturing a thin glass pane

US10035724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2014
Grant dateJul 31, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T225/12
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods of manufacturing a glass pane comprise the steps of providing a glass sheet with a thickness of less than about 1.6 mm between a first major surface and a second major surface of the glass sheet. The methods include scoring the first major surface of the glass sheet to provide a boundary score line and a relief score line. In some examples, the method provides a relief score depth that is greater than a boundary score depth. In another example, the method includes the step of placing the glass sheet on a conveyor belt including a Shore A hardness of greater than or equal to 70. In further examples, methods of breaking a glass sheet with an oversized template are provided.

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