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Method and apparatus for the hot forming of glass workpieces, and hot-formed glass container

US11565961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2019
Grant dateJan 31, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B2215/50
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for producing a glass workpiece includes: a device configured to heat a glass until it softens; an inner molding tool configured to mold inner lateral surfaces of the workpiece; an outer molding tool configured to mold outer lateral surfaces of the workpiece, the outer molding tool having a shaping roller with a shaping surface; an accommodating device configured to accommodate the shaping roller, the shaping roller being mounted in a freely rotatable manner in the accommodating device and is fixable during a shaping process by a lockable locking device, the shaping roller being locked with a releasable connection such that the shaping roller can be released and rotated through an angle α in the locking device between individual shaping processes; and an apparatus configured to apply a lubricating oil to the shaping surface of the shaping roller and having an outlet opening configured to dispense the lubricating oil.

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