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Float glass forming chamber with a flat slab roof

US4319908A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 26, 1980
Grant dateMar 16, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B18/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A float glass forming chamber is provided with a simplified roof structure comprised of suspended refractory slabs, whereby the number of joints and non-planar interior surfaces are reduced so as to suppress condensation and drippage of volatile materials within the chamber.

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