Apparatus and methods for separating a glass ribbon
US10479718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2249/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A glass manufacturing apparatus may be configured to facilitate a process of separating a glass ribbon along a separation path extending across a width of the glass ribbon. In one example, the glass manufacturing apparatus comprises at least one anvil-side vacuum port defined by an elongated nose and an elongated anvil member. The anvil-side vacuum port is configured to remove glass debris during the process of separating the glass ribbon. In another example, the glass manufacturing apparatus comprises a scoring device and a score-side vacuum port configured to remove glass debris generated during the process of separating the glass ribbon.
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