Method and system for finishing glass sheets
US9375820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B9/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of finishing glass sheets includes forming a stack comprising alternating layers of unfinished glass sheets and spacer pads. The stack is such that there is no physical contact between any two adjacent unfinished glass sheets and outer edges of the spacer pads are recessed relative to outer edges of the unfinished glass sheets. The stack is secured by clamping the unfinished glass sheets and spacer pads together and then supported on a working surface. The unfinished glass sheets of the stack are finished simultaneously while the stack is supported on the working surface. After the finishing, the stack comprises alternating layers of finished glass sheets and spacer pads.
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