Apparatus for bending glass sheets
US4312661A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B23/0305
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated press member having pivotal end sections for imparting complex shapes to glass sheets. The end sections are pivoted in unison by a single fluid cylinder operatively connected to a rack and pinion assembly in turn connected to both end sections for effecting concurrent and equal pivotal movement thereof. A series of adjusting screws are associated with the rack and pinion assembly for angularly adjusting the positions of the end sections in various operative positions of the press member.
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