Method and apparatus for producing glass fibers
US4643750A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/57
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention pertains to a method and apparatus for forming glass fibers by flowing fine streams of glass from closely spaced orifices in a feeder plate while directing a cooling gas upwardly to promote separation of the streams of glass and eliminate the tendency of the molten glass to flood at the feeder plate.
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