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Apparatus and method for controlling stresses in laminated automotive glass

US5385786A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1993
Grant dateJan 31, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24777
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A glass sheet annealing ring includes an insulating ring juxtaposed the inboard periphery of the annealing ring for reducing the cooling rate of the glass sheet in proximity to the insulating ring thereby reducing the magnitude of net inner band tension while maintaining edge compression as the glass sheet is cooled.

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