Patent · US Expired

Convex bottomed float glass forming chamber entrance

US4197107A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 1978
Grant dateApr 8, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 6, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B18/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for glass delivery to a forming chamber are disclosed. The forming entrance bottom comprises an upward facing convex surface wherein the highest point of the convex surface extends generally in the direction of glass movement.

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