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Assemblies and methods for bending glass

US11702356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2020
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B23/0307
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed relate to a method for bending a glass substrate. The method includes actuating at least one heat shield to a first position at least partially covering an edge portion of a first major surface of the glass substrate. The method further includes heating the glass substrate. The method further includes actuating the at least one heat shield to a second position at least partially uncovering the edge portion of the glass substrate.

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