Method and apparatus for sealing the edge of a glass article
US10513455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03C2218/13
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a fiber feeding system to deposit a fiber on an edge of the glass article and a laser system. The laser system is positioned to project a first and a second laser beam onto a first and a second side of the fiber, respectively. The laser system is positioned to project a third laser beam onto the edge of the glass article. A method includes advancing a glass article relative to a fiber; positioning the fiber in relation to an edge of the glass article, contacting a first side of the fiber with a first laser beam, contacting a second side of the fiber with a second laser beam, depositing the fiber on the edge of the glass article, and contacting the edge of the glass article with a third laser beam.
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