Roller-hearth kiln for heating glazing sheets
US6363752B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B29/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller furnace for heating windows to their softening temperature. The furnace is provided above a roller transportation track. Vanes forming blowing nozzles are arranged transversely to the direction of movement of the windows in order to blow hot gas onto the top surface of the window. A radiative heater is provided below the roller transportation track to heat the bottom of the window.
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