Process and machine for manufacturing a hollow article made of thin glass
US9670085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B9/46
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a hollow glass article comprising at least one thin side wall (42), in which process: During forming of the article, excess glass is directed towards the exterior of the side wall of the article to form a convex bulge (43) and the bulge is removed to give the side wall of the article a substantially constant thickness.The invention also relates to a corresponding machine and product.
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