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Apparatus and method for attenuating float glass

US4299612A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1980
Grant dateNov 10, 1981
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B18/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An edge engaging device for attenuating a ribbon of float glass having a single elongated barrel and a plurality of operatively interconnected edge rolls secured near one end thereof. The edge rolls are rotatable about a generally horizontal axis angularly related to the longitudinal center line of the elongated barrel, and means are provided to adjust the angular relationship thereof.

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