Glass manufacturing apparatus and methods for separating a glass ribbon
US11760683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B17/064
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A glass manufacturing apparatus can include a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and an elongated anvil member aligned with a space disposed between the first elongated member and the second elongated member. Methods can include rotating the first elongated member and the second elongated member while the elongated anvil member contacts a first major surface of the glass ribbon. In another embodiment, a glass manufacturing apparatus can include a first and second row of suction cups, and an elongated anvil member. The elongated anvil member can be engaged with a first major surface of the glass ribbon between the first and second row of suction cups that are attached to the first major surface of the glass ribbon. The glass manufacturing apparatus is configured to produce a score line on the second major surface of the glass ribbon along the elongated anvil member.
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