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Glass gob drop guide funnel assembly

US5511593A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1995
Grant dateApr 30, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B9/342
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A graphite funnel inserted into a metal funnel support sleeve guides hot glass gobs from a furnace to the glass blowing mold. The graphite insert is adjustable by set screws and is easily repositioned. The graphite insert has an outer diameter slightly less than the metal retainer to allow ambient air to pass upwardly past it.

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