Apparatus and method for forming glass sheets
US6038887A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2225/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and a method for forming glass sheets includes a topside transfer platen (44) that releases a heated glass sheet onto a mold supported in an upper position by a mold support frame assembly (62) which then moves the mold vertically downward and rotationally to a lower position for movement horizontally on a track (66) from below the topside transfer platen for continuation of the forming. The apparatus includes an elevator mechanism (84) having a pair of elevators (86) and an associated pair of actuators (88) that are movable different extents in order to provide the vertical and rotational movement of the mold frame support assembly (62).
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