Vacuum support table for glass glazing and the like
US4861008A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1987 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H1/18
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A glazing table of the type for supporting a window pane, plate or window assembly thereof, said table including a support frame having a pair of oppositely disposed support columns, an elongated hollow manifold member rotatably journaled on said columns adapted for pivotally mounting said table, a base member fixedly attached to said rotatable manifold member, a resilient platen member made from an elastomeric or polymeric material attached to said base member, a plurality of vacuum ports extending through said base and resilient platen members, and a vacuum supply source for automatically applying a vacuum confronting undersurface of a glass plate or panel mounted on said base member.
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