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Manufacture of curved glass sheets

US4755204A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 1987
Grant dateJul 5, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B29/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Curved glass is maufactured by supporting glass on a sag bending mould which is passed through a furnace. During initial heating of the glass on the mould, hot air is directed around the mould beneath the glass to minimize the temperature difference between the mould and the glass.

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