Method for positioning glass sheets for forming
US8881551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2225/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for positioning glass sheets for forming includes positioners (55) that are moved slower than the speed of glass sheet conveyance to provide rotational adjustment of a glass sheet for accurate alignment above a forming mold (52). The forming mold (52) is moved upwardly for the forming in a pressing manner against a downwardly facing upper mold (58). Both preformed and flat glass sheets can be positioned by different embodiments of the apparatus.
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