Molten glass delivery and refining system
US8402787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2211/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for refining and delivering a supply of molten glass include melting a supply of glass in a melter and discharging a stream of molten glass. A refining section is provided to refine the molten glass discharged by the melter and to deliver the molten glass downstream to a glass forming apparatus. The refining section is mounted for movement into and out of contact with the stream of molten glass to connect and disconnect the glass forming apparatus with the stream of molten glass.
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