Method and system for making glass sheets including grinding lateral edge(s) thereof
US7235002B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B41/002
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for making glass sheets is provided. At least one grinding wheel is provided for grinding a lateral edge of a glass sheet. An airbag and corresponding air pressure regulator are provided for biasing the grinding wheel against the lateral edge of the glass sheet being ground. In certain example embodiments, the airbag is advantageous in that it permits the grinding wheel to be biased against the lateral edge of the glass sheet with a substantially constant pressure, where this pressure does not substantially fluctuate due to small changes in the location of the edge of the passing glass.
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