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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Process and apparatus for laser-supported glass forming

Номер: US20120060558A1
Автор: Georg Haselhorst, Thomas Risch
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

Reducing the adjustment complexity during the forming of glass products, such as the forming of glass tubes to obtain syringe bodies. The glass of a glass pre-product may be heated to be formed, a laser may be used that emits light having a wavelength for which the glass of the glass pre-product is at most partially transparent so that the light is at least partially absorbed in the glass.

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Номер записи: 1
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Glazing with very little double imaging

Номер: US20120070624A1
Автор: Corinne Payen, Herve Thellier, Jean-Luc Lesage
Принадлежит: Saint Gobain Glass France SAS

The invention relates to a curved glass pane, made of float glass, the area of a main face of which is greater than 1.5 m 2 and the product of its two depths of bending is greater than 3000 mm 2 , and such that its point located on the normal to its surface passing through its center of gravity has a radius of curvature of less than 3 m in any direction, the variation in its thickness in the longitudinal float direction being less than 10 μm over 500 mm. This pane may be assembled into laminated glazing of the automobile windshield type. Such a windshield has a very small amount of double imaging even when it is fitted into the vehicle so as to be close to the horizontal.

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Номер записи: 2
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Method and devices for producing optical glass elements, particularly concentrator optics

Номер: US20120094821A1
Автор: Christian Schenk, Ulrich Fotheringham
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

a method and to an apparatus for producing optical glass elements, in particular for producing what is referred to as low-cost optics for focusing light onto small areas, for example, for photovoltaic applications or optical couplers. The method for producing the optical glass elements includes: providing a glass rod having a selected cross-section, heating the glass rod such that it can be deformed in at least some sections, molding at least one optical glass element from the deformable section using a molding tool, separating the optical glass element from the glass rod at the connection, arranging a plurality of separated optical glass elements to form a group, and grinding and/or polishing at least one section of the separating surfaces of the grouped optical glass elements. The invention makes it possible to produce optical glass elements that meet low quality requirements in high quantities and with high output at low cost.

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Номер записи: 3
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Elongating method and apparatus for glass base material

Номер: US20120222452A1
Автор: Tetsuya Otosaka
Принадлежит: Shin Etsu Chemical Co Ltd

A method of elongating a glass base material to obtain a glass rod having a smaller diameter, using a glass base material elongating apparatus including a feeder at least for the glass base material, a heating furnace, and an elongating mechanism of the glass base material below the heating furnace, is such that a horizontal plane position measuring unit of the glass base material is provided inside or near the heating furnace, the feeder has a glass base material horizontal plane position adjusting unit, and the elongating mechanism has three or more sets of elongating rollers capable of switching between grasping and releasing for keeping the position of the glass rod in the horizontal plane to be constant, and the glass base material is elongated with the position thereof in the horizontal plane kept as targeted by controlling the glass base material horizontal plane position adjusting unit.

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Номер записи: 4
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Methods of fabricating a glass ribbon

Номер: US20120247154A1
Автор: Anatoli Anatolyevich Abramov, Chester Hann Huei Chang, James William Brown, Sean Matthew Garner, Xinghua Li
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

Methods of fabricating a glass ribbon comprise the step of bending a glass ribbon in a cutting zone to provide a bent target segment with a bent orientation in the cutting zone. The methods further include the step of severing at least one of the edge portions from the central portion of the bent target segment within the cutting zone. Further methods are provided including the step of bending a glass ribbon in a bending zone downstream from a downward zone, wherein the glass ribbon includes an upwardly concave surface through the bending zone. The methods further include the step of severing at least one of the edge portions from the central portion of a target segment within the bending zone.

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Номер записи: 5
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Glass with sculpted area, touch sensor device using the same, mold and method for making the same

Номер: US20120287057A1
Автор: Kang Wei
Принадлежит: Weis Ltd

The present invention discloses an integrated glass including opposite outer and inner surfaces and a solid sculpted area formed either on the outer surface or the inner surface. The solid sculpted area includes a number of concave shapes or convex shapes which can be used to form letters, numbers or patterns for user decorating or identifying. Besides, a mold for fabricating the integrated glass, a method for making the integrated glass, and a touch sensor device with such integrated glass are also disclosed by the present invention.

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Номер записи: 6
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for annealing glass plate

Номер: US20120291490A1
Автор: Akira Sugahara, Hiroshi Yamakawa, Yasumasa Kato
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Co Ltd

A method and an apparatus for annealing a glass sheet, which can sufficiently reduce ITT formed in the glass sheet, are provided. In the method for annealing a glass sheet G of the present invention, in a state that a heated and bent glass sheet G is placed on a forming mold 16 , first, a region of the glass sheet G to be lifted up is cooled by cooling devices 20, 22 , to make the temperature of the region to be lifted up to be a temperature of at most the strain point. Next, in this state, a lift-up member 36 is operated to lift up the region of the glass sheet G to be lifted up, by rods 38, 38 . . . , to separate the glass sheet G from the forming mold 16.

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Номер записи: 7
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Glass-bending apparatus and method

Номер: US20130000357A1
Автор: Amine Berrada Sounni, Brian S. Wares
Принадлежит: SunPower Corp

A sag-bending glass sheet mold is disclosed. The sheet mold comprises a plurality of lateral support members, a plurality of longitudinal support members arranged perpendicular to the lateral support members, each of the plurality of lateral support members extending between two of the plurality of longitudinal support members, each of the plurality of longitudinal support members having an upper surface, and the upper surfaces of each of the plurality of longitudinal support members combined to form a mold support surface. The sheet mold can also comprise a glass-bearing support sheet disposed atop the mold support surface, the glass-bearing support sheet extending across the plurality of longitudinal support members and above the lateral support members, the glass-bearing support sheet having a curved upper surface.

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Номер записи: 8
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Thermal sprayed coating of jig for producing glass sheet, and jig for producing glass sheet

Номер: US20130014543A1
Автор: Kazuo Hamashima, Yasunari Ishikawa
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Co Ltd

To provide a thermal sprayed coating of a jig for producing glass having favorable wear resistance and lubricity at high temperature of at least the strain point of a glass sheet. A thermal sprayed coating of a jig for producing a glass sheet, to be used for a jig for producing glass to be in contact with a glass sheet at a temperature of at least the strain point, which comprises tungsten carbide; at least one metal carbide selected from the group consisting of titanium carbide, zirconium carbide, hafnium carbide, niobium carbide, tantalum carbide, chromium carbide and molybdenum carbide; a metal containing Ni; and inevitable impurities, and a jig for producing a glass sheet comprising the thermal sprayed coating.

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Номер записи: 9
25-04-2013 дата публикации

GLASS MOLDING SYSTEM AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20130098110A1
Автор: Bailey Darrel P., Brennan John Harod, Dailey, Deming Scott Winfield, Ehemann Karl David, Gaylo Keith Raymond, JR. Michael Joseph, Kuhn David Joseph, Sheehan Brian Christopher, Ukrainczyk Ljerka, Wasson Kevin Lee, Yurkovsky Yuriy
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A glass molding system and a method of making glass articles using the glass molding system are disclosed. The glass molding system includes an indexing table, a plurality of enclosures arranged along the indexing table, and a plurality of stations defined on the indexing table such that each of the stations is selectively indexable with any one of the enclosures. At least one radiant heater is arranged in at least one of the enclosures. A radiation reflector surface and a radiation emitter body are arranged in the at least one of the enclosures. The radiation emitter body is between the at least one radiant heater and the radiation reflector surface and has a first surface in opposing relation to the at least one radiant heater and a second surface in opposing relation to the radiation reflector surface. 1. A glass molding system , comprising:an indexing table;a plurality of enclosures arranged along the indexing table;a plurality of stations defined on the indexing table such that each of the stations is selectively indexable with any one of the enclosures;at least one radiant heater arranged in at least one of the enclosures;a radiation reflector surface arranged in the at least one of the enclosures in opposing relation to the at least one radiant heater in the enclosure; anda radiation emitter body arranged in the at least one of the enclosures between the at least one radiant heater and the radiation reflector surface, the radiation emitter body having a first surface in opposing relation to the at least one radiant heater and a second surface in opposing relation to the radiation reflector surface.2. The glass molding system of claim 1 , further comprising a cooling apparatus disposed at least partially in the at least one of the enclosures and operable to remove heat from the radiation emitter body.3. The glass molding system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of molds and mold supports claim 1 , each mold support configured to support one of the ...

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Номер записи: 10
06-06-2013 дата публикации

FURNACE HAVING A THERMAL BARRIER

Номер: US20130139553A1
Автор: Berard Stephane, Delforge Christophe, Fanton Xavier, Machura Christophe
Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

A furnace for heating an object in a space, including a refractory ceramic wall, a heat source, at least one metal plate coated with an adherent layer of ceramic material on one of its principal faces, the coated plate being placed between the wall and the source, the adherent layer being situated facing the source. The coated metal plate acts as a thermal barrier and improves heating efficiency of the heat source. The furnace may for example serve to bend by gravity glass sheets placed on a bending frame. 121-. (canceled)22. A furnace for heating an object in a space comprising:a refractory ceramic wall;a heat source; andat least one metal plate coated with an adherent layer of a ceramic material on one of its principal faces placed between the wall and the heat source, the adherent layer being situated facing the heat source.23. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein a normal to the wall exists passing through the plate and then through the heat source when leaving the wall.24. The furnace as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the normal then passes through the space.25. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the layer is deposited by plasma spray or by electron beam evaporation.26. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the ceramic material of the layer reflects infrared more than that of the wall.27. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein a free surface of the adherent layer is based on zirconia.28. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the metal plate is made of steel or nickel alloy.29. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the ceramic material of the layer has a total reflection to infrared greater than 30% between 2 μm and 5 μm.30. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein a surface of the ceramic material of the layer is based on zirconia or doped zirconia claim 22 , and further comprising a tie layer between the metal plate and the layer of a ceramic material.31. The furnace as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the heat ...

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Номер записи: 11
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Process and device of three-dimensional deformation of panels, in particular glass panels

Номер: US20130152635A1
Автор: Miguel Tovar
Принадлежит: Cristales Automotrices De Jalisco Sa

For improving a process of three-dimensional deformation of glass panes, said glass panes a) are heated up to the softening temperature in a first step b) are deformed in a second step, and c) are prestressed by means of targeted cooling in a third step, wherein the process steps are subsequently applied to individual successive treatment segments of the panel to be deformed in such a manner that different subsequent treatment segments of the panel are treated effectively in another process step at the same time, wherein subsequent treatment segments for example are heated up to the processing temperature, while preceding treatment segments for example are already deformed, wherein air flows are applied to the glass panes in at least one process step, the invention proposes that the air flows are combined of blown air and compressed air in a controlled manner.

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Номер записи: 12
12-09-2013 дата публикации

VIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Номер: US20130233021A1
Автор: ISHIMI Yoshitaka, KUWABARA Hideo, SENGA Shinichiro, Yamauchi Hideki
Принадлежит: NIPRO CORPORATION

A method for producing a vial with low alkali elution by removing a deteriorated region caused by processing on an internal surface of a vial is disclosed. The method involves forming vials from borosilicate glass tubes including a first step of forming a borosilicate glass tube into a cup-shaped body by formation of a bottom of a vial, and a second step of forming the cup-shaped body into the vial by formation of a mouth of the cup-shaped body. 1. A method for producing a vial with low alkali elution by forming the vial from a borosilicate glass tube , said method comprising forming the borosilicate glass tube into a cup-shaped body with a bottom of the vial before forming a mouth of the cup-shaped body.2. The method for producing the vial with low alkali elution by forming the vial from the borosilicate glass tube according to wherein claim 1 ,said forming into the cup-shaped body with the bottom of the vial is carried out as a first step,fire-blasting an internal surface of the cup-shaped body with a flame is carried out as a second step, andsaid forming the mouth of the cup-shaped body is carried out as a third step.3. The method for producing the vial with low alkali elution by forming the vial from the borosilicate glass tube according to wherein claim 1 ,said forming into the cup-shaped body with the bottom of the vial is carried out as a first step,said forming the mouth of the vial is carried out as a second step, andfire-blasting an internal surface of the cup-shaped body with a flame is carried out as a third step.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said fire-blasting is carried out from the bottom of the cup-shaped body toward an opening of the cup-shaped body by a certain length with the flame.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said fire-blasting is carried out from the bottom of the cup-shaped body toward the mouth by a certain length with the flame.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said flame is a gas-and-oxygen flame ...

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Номер записи: 13
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Vial and method for producing the same

Номер: US20130233022A1
Автор: Hideki Yamauchi, Hideo Kuwabara, Shinichiro Senga, Yoshitaka Ishimi
Принадлежит: Nipro Corp

A method for producing a vial with low alkali elution by removing a deteriorated region caused by processing on an internal surface of a vial is disclosed. The method is for forming vials from borosilicate glass tubes, which includes a first step of forming a mouth of the vial; a second step of forming the borosilicate glass tube into a cup-shaped body to form a bottom of a vial; and a third step of fire-blasting an internal surface of the cup-shaped body with a flame.

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Номер записи: 14
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Glass lenticulars for autostereoscopic display

Номер: US20130258485A1
Автор: Heather D. Boek, Jacques Gollier, Mark O. Weller, Robert A. Boudreau, Thierry L.A. Dannoux
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

A method of making a glass lenticular array is provided. The method comprises: heating a sheet of glass, the sheet of glass comprising contact regions located thereupon in substantially parallel linear rows; and deforming the heated sheet of glass by contacting the contact regions with a forming body so as to form a plurality of cylindrical lenses in the heated sheet of glass, the plurality of cylindrical lenses arranged in substantially parallel rows with depressed regions between adjacent cylindrical lenses. The depressed regions are formed at the contact regions while apex regions of the cylindrical lenses are kept untouched during the step of deforming.

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Номер записи: 15
03-10-2013 дата публикации

STRENGTHENED GLASS ENCLOSURES AND METHOD

Номер: US20130258569A1
Автор: Amin Jaymin, McEnroe David John, Weeks Wendell P.
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are methods for making an enclosure having a three-dimensionally shaped glass wall portion comprising an initial step of shaping a glass charge into a preform having a preform cross-section corresponding in shape to a smaller cross-sectional shape for the three-dimensional glass wall portion. At least a surface portion of the preform is then finished if necessary to remove any visible optical surface defects therefrom and/or to meet geometric tolerances, and the preform is drawn along an elongation axis perpendicular to the preform cross-section to reduce or draw down the preform in size to the smaller cross-sectional shape for the three dimensional glass wall portion. The smaller cross-sectional shape or sections thereof are then tempered to provide a strengthened glass wall portion having a compressively stressed surface layer thereon. 1. A method for making an enclosure comprising a three-dimensionally shaped glass wall portion comprising:shaping a glass charge into a preform having a preform cross-section corresponding in shape to a smaller cross-sectional shape for a three-dimensional glass wall portion;finishing a surface portion of the preform to adjust preform geometry or remove visible surface defects therefrom;drawing the preform along an elongation axis perpendicular to the preform cross-section to reduce the preform to the smaller cross-sectional shape, andtempering the smaller cross-sectional shape to provide a glass wall portion having compressively stressed surface layer thereon.2. A method in accordance with wherein a size ratio between the preform cross-section and the smaller cross-sectional shape is in the range of 2:1 to 50:1.3. A method in accordance with wherein the smaller cross-sectional shape comprises at least one cross-sectional dimension meeting a shape specification for the smaller cross-sectional shape to within 0.25% of a corresponding dimension of the shape specification.4. A method in accordance with wherein the smaller ...

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Номер записи: 16
14-11-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED GLASS ARTICLES, AND USE OF THE GLASS ARTICLES MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD

Номер: US20130298608A1
Автор: Hoppe Bernd, LANGE Ulrich, Langsdorf Andreas
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

Processes for producing shaped glass articles with a defined geometry are provided. In some embodiment, the process includes arranging a glass pane on a mould, heating the glass pane by infrared radiation, deforming the heated glass pane over the mould by gravity, negative pressure, and/or positive pressure, and cooling the shaped glass pane to obtain the shaped glass article with a defined geometry. 112-. (canceled)13. A process for producing a shaped glass article with a defined geometry , the process comprising:arranging a glass pane on a mould;heterogeneously heating the glass pane in a heating unit to form a heated glass pane;deforming the heated glass pane over the mould by a force selected from the group consisting of gravity, negative pressure, excess pressure, and combinations thereof to form a shaped glass pane; andcooling the shaped glass pane to obtain the shaped glass article with the defined geometry.14. The process according to claim 13 , wherein the step of heterogeneously heating the glass pane comprises heating by infrared radiation in the heating unit.15. The process according to claim 14 , wherein the infrared radiation comprises short-wave infrared radiation or medium-wave infrared radiation.16. The process according to claim 13 , further comprising heating at least one inner wall of the heating unit to a temperature that is higher than a temperature of the heated glass pane.17. The process according to claim 13 , further comprising shadowing parts of the glass pane with a planar heating mask during the heating step.18. The process according to claim 13 , further comprising heating regions of the glass pane in which no or only a small degree of shaping is to be carried out to a temperature at which the glass has a viscosity in the range of 10dPas to 10dPas.19. The process according to claim 13 , further comprising heating regions of the glass pane having narrow radii to be shaped to a temperature at which the glass has a viscosity of less than ...

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Номер записи: 17
21-11-2013 дата публикации

HEAT-REGULATING GLASS BENDING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20130305787A1
Автор: Berrada Sounni Amine, Linderman Ryan J.
Принадлежит: SunPower Corporation

A sag-bending system is disclosed. The sag-bending system comprises a sag-bending glass support mold and a perimeter thermal manager. The sag-bending glass support mold has a quadrilateral shape, a collective upper surface, and a periphery. The support mold comprises a plurality of rib members extending in a first direction, each of the plurality of rib members having a curved upper surface shaped to form the collective upper surface having a position and shape to support a quadrilateral-shaped sag-bent glass sheet into a desired contour, each of the rib members further having a lower surface, and a plurality of support members extending in a second direction between at least two of the plurality of rib members, the second direction traverse to the first direction. 1. A method , comprising:heating a glass sheet above a glass support mold resulting in a curved glass sheet; andcooling a first edge of the curved glass sheet and a non-edge portion of the curved glass sheet at substantially the same rate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cooling includes using a thermal manager positioned near the first edge of the curved glass sheet to control cooling of the first edge of the curved glass sheet.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising coupling the glass support mold to the thermal manager.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said coupling is performed before said heating.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cooling includes using a thermal manager to control convective heat transfer at the first edge of the curved glass sheet during cooling.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising cooling a second edge of the curved glass sheet claim 1 , on an opposite side of the curved glass sheet claim 1 , at substantially the same rate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cooling includes using a thermal manager to reflect radiation at the first edge of the curved glass sheet.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cooling includes using a thermal manager that ...

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Номер записи: 18
21-11-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BENDING SHEETS

Номер: US20130307286A1
Автор: BALDUIN Michael, Dunkmann Benno, Le Ny Jean-Marie
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A method for bending a sheet is described. The method includes the following steps: a) at least one sheet is inserted into a pre-bending ring with a movable bending ring holder, the at least one sheet is heated at least to an approximately softening temperature, and the at least one sheet is prebent in the pre-bending ring to 5% to 50% of a final edge bending, b) the pre-bent sheet is lifted out of the pre-bending ring by means of a suction device and is bent further, beyond a bending obtained in the pre-bending ring, c) the at least one sheet is laid down by means of the suction device in a final-bending ring on the movable bending ring holder and the at least one sheet is bent to a final bending, and d) the at least one sheet is cooled down in the final-bending ring and the at least one sheet is bent by means of the suction device to 100% to 130% of an overall final edge bending. 1. A method for bending a pane , comprising:placing at least one pane in a pre-bending ring with a movable bending ring holder, heating the at least one pane at least to roughly its softening temperature, and pre-bending the at least one pane in the pre-bending ring to 5% to 50% of a final bend of an edge,lifting the at least one pane out of the pre-bending ring by a suction device and further bending the at least one pane beyond a bending obtained in the pre-bending ring, wherein during a bending on a bent contact surface of a counter framework of the suction device, a minimum distance of 3 mm to 50 mm between the at least one pane and an air baffle of a cover of the suction device that surrounds the counter framework is present,placing the at least one pane by means of the suction device in a final bending ring on the movable bending ring holder, and bending the at least one pane to the final bend, andcooling the at least one pane in the final bending ring and bending the at least one pane by the suction device to 100% to 130% of the final bend of the edge.2. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 19
28-11-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BENDING SHEETS

Номер: US20130313852A1
Автор: BALDUIN Michael, Dunkmann Benno, Le Ny Jean-Marie, RADERMACHER Herbert, SCHMIDT Lothar
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A method for bending a sheet is described. The method includes the following steps: a) at least one sheet is inserted into a pre-bending ring with a movable bending ring holder, the movable bending ring holder is moved into a furnace and the at least one sheet is heated to softening temperature and is pre-bent to 5% to 50% of a final edge bending, b) the at least one sheet is lifted by means of a suction device and is bent further, beyond the bending obtained in the pre-bending ring, c) the at least one sheet is laid down by means of the suction device in a final-bending ring on the movable bending ring holder and is bent to the final edge bending, and an area pre-bending of the at least one sheet is performed by means of thermal irradiation, d) the at least one sheet is lifted out of the final-bending ring by means of a second suction device, pressed against an opposing mould and bent, and the at least one sheet is laid down on the final-bending ring and the at least one sheet is cooled down. 1. A method for bending a pane , comprising:placing at least one pane in a pre-bending ring with a movable bending ring holder, the movable bending ring holder being moved into a furnace, and the at least one pane being heated to a softening temperature and pre-bent to 5% to 50% of a final bend of the edge,lifting the at least one pane by a suction device and further bending the at least one pane beyond the bending obtained in the pre-bending ring, wherein during a bending on a bent contact surface of a counter framework of the suction device, a minimum distance of 3 mm to 50 mm between the pane and an air baffle of a cover of the suction device that surrounds the counter framework is present,placing the at least one pane by means of the suction device in a final bending ring on the movable bending ring holder and bending the at least one pane to the final bend of the edge, wherein surface pre-bending of the at least one pane takes place by thermal irradiation,lifting the at ...

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Номер записи: 20
12-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BENDING A GLASS SHEET AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASING

Номер: US20130329346A1
Автор: Dannoux Thierry Luc Alain, Delautre Paul Louis Florent, Herve Patrick Jean Pierre, Joubaud Laurent, Poissy Stephane
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A method of bending a glass sheet includes placing the glass sheet on a support and heating the entire glass sheet to a first viscosity. A band of heat is applied and translated along the selected region of the glass sheet in which a predetermined is to be formed over a time period to form the predetermined in the selected region. The band of heat sectionally heats the selected region to a second viscosity that is lower than the first viscosity. An actuated force is applied to the glass sheet to incrementally form the predetermined bend in the selected region according to the location of the band of heat in the selected region. 1. A method of bending a glass sheet , comprising:placing the glass sheet on a support;heating the entire glass sheet to a first viscosity;applying and translating a band of heat along a selected region of the glass sheet in which a predetermined bend is to be formed over a time period to form the predetermined bend in the selected region, the band of heat sectionally heating the selected region to a second viscosity that is lower than the first viscosity; andapplying an actuated force to the glass sheet to incrementally form the predetermined bend in the selected region according to the location of the band of heat in the selected region.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first viscosity is in a range from 6×10Poise to 10Poise.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second viscosity is less than or equal to 10Poise.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a size of the selected region in a direction in which the band of heat is translated is greater than twice a size of the band of heat in the direction in which the band of heat is translated.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein placing the glass sheet on the support comprises allowing the selected region to overhang the support such that the support does not interfere with forming the predetermined bend in the selected region.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling a ...

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Номер записи: 21
19-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS SHEET WITH BENT PORTION AND GLASS SHEET WITH BENT PORTION

Номер: US20130337224A1
Автор: IKEMOTO Masayuki, IWAKOSHI Tomoya, Kobayashi Masahiro, ODANI Osamu, WADA Masanori
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Provided is a method capable of producing a glass sheet with a bent portion in which a flattened portion has high flatness and high smoothness. A flat glass sheet is radiationally heated with a first portion thereof held between first and second heat-insulating members . And then, a second portion of the flat glass sheet not held between the first and second heat-insulating members is bent. 1. A method for producing a glass sheet with a bent portion , the glass sheet including a flattened portion and the bent portion continued to the flattened portion ,wherein a flat glass sheet is radiationally heated with a first portion of the flat glass sheet held between first and second heat-insulating members and then a second portion of the flat glass sheet not held between the first and second heat-insulating members is bent.2. The method for producing a glass sheet with a bent portion according to claim 1 , wherein the flat glass sheet is heated so that the first portion of the flat glass sheet has a temperature below the softening point of the flat glass sheet.3. The method for producing a glass sheet with a bent portion according to claim 1 , wherein the flat glass sheet is heated so that the second portion of the flat glass sheet reaches a higher temperature than the first portion thereof.4. The method for producing a glass sheet with a bent portion according to claim 1 , wherein an entire region of the second portion is heated.5. The method for producing a glass sheet with a bent portion according to claim 1 , wherein the flat glass sheet used is a flat glass sheet having a linear coefficient of thermal expansion of 120×10/° C. or less at 30° C. to 380° C.6. The method for producing a glass sheet with a bent portion according to claim 1 , wherein the heat-insulating member includes a through hole and the heating and bending are performed while a coolant is fed through the through hole.7. The method for producing a glass sheet with a bent portion according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 22
26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BENDING SHEETS

Номер: US20130340479A1
Автор: BALDUIN Michael, Dunkmann Benno, Le Ny Jean-Marie, RADERMACHER Herbert, SCHMIDT Lothar
Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

A device for bending panes is described. The device has a pre-bending ring, a movable bending ring holder, a final bending ring, a preheating region for preheating at least one pane, a pre-bending region for a further bending of the at least one pane, a heating region for a final bending of an edge of the at least one pane and for a surface pre-bending of the at least one pane, a second bending region for a further surface bending of the at least one pane and a cooling region. 110-. (canceled)11. A furnace for bending panes , comprising:a pre-bending ring,a movable bending ring holder,a final bending ring,a preheating region for preheating at least one pane on the pre-bending ring on the movable bending ring holder,a pre-bending region with a vertically displaceable, bent suction device, comprising at least a counter framework with a bent contact surface as well as a cover surrounding the counter framework with an air baffle for a further bending of the pre-bent pane,a heating region for a final bending of an edge of the at least one pane on the final bending ring on the movable bending ring holder and for a surface pre-bending of the at least one pane by thermal irradiation,a second bending region with a second vertically displaceable suction device and a horizontally displaceable, bent counter mold configured for a further surface bending of the at least one pane, anda cooling region.12. The furnace according to claim 11 , further comprising a third suction device disposed in the second bending region.13. The furnace according to claim 11 , further comprising a heating device for heating the preheating region claim 11 , the pre-bending region claim 11 , the heating region and the second bending regions.14. The furnace according to claim 13 , wherein the heating device comprises radiant heaters claim 13 , preferably infrared radiators.15. The furnace according to claim 11 , wherein the heating device comprises an arrangement of individual claim 11 , separately ...

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Номер записи: 23
16-01-2014 дата публикации

WINDOW FORMING DEVICE AND WINDOW FORMING METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20140013803A1
Автор: Han Kwan-Young, Hwang Seong-Jin, Itakura Mikiya, LEE Dong-Ho, ROH Hyoung-Suk
Принадлежит: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

A device for making a window includes a main body defining a first space and a second space, a first shaft provided in the first space and connected to the main body, a first die provided in the first space and connected to the first shaft, a second shaft connected to the main body, movable relative to the first shaft and extending to the first space from the second space, and a second die provided in the first space and connected to the second shaft.. The device further includes an air-tight chamber surrounding the first and second dies, a gas supply conduit and a gas discharge conduit connected to the chamber, and an actuator connected to the second shaft and configured to move the second shaft relative to the first shaft. At least one of the first and second dies has a flat area and a curved area. 1. A device for making a window comprising:a main body defining a first space and a second space;a first shaft provided in the first space and connected to the main body;a first die provided in the first space and connected to the first shaft;a second shaft connected to the main body, movable relative to the first shaft and extending to the first space from the second space;a second die provided in the first space and connected to the second shaft;an air-tight chamber surrounding the first die and the second die;a gas supply conduit and a gas discharge conduit connected to the chamber; andan actuator connected to the second shaft and configured to move the second shaft relative to the first shaft,wherein at least one of the first die and the second die has a flat area and a curved area.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first die and the second die are disposed to be engaged with each other.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the window formed by the device has a thickness of about 0.5 mm to about 1.0 mm.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a lamp unit installed outside the chamber.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the lamp unit comprises a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 24
30-01-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRECISION GLASS SHEET BENDING

Номер: US20140026621A1
Автор: Dannoux Thierry Luc Alain, Fredholm Allan Mark, Joubaud Laurent, Peschiera Sophie, Poissy Stephane
Принадлежит: CORNING INCORPORATED

Please replace the originally filed abstract with the following amended abstract: An apparatus and method for precision bending a glass sheet that includes an oven for heating the glass sheet to a temperature near the softening temperature of the glass sheet. A stage for supporting the glass sheet. A pair of reference surfaces on the stage for precisely locating the glass sheet on the stage. At least one bending mechanism on a pair of arms inside the oven for bending an edge portion of the glass sheet. Inward facing first stop surfaces on the arms that contact reference surfaces on the stage for precisely locating the bending mechanism on the arms relative to the stage and the glass sheet. 117.-. (canceled)18. A method of precisely bending at least one edge portion of a glass sheet comprising:locating a glass sheet on a support surface of a stage having a first edge and an opposing second edge, with a first edge portion of the glass sheet extending beyond the first edge of the stage, the first edge of the stage having pair of spaced outward facing first reference surfaces;providing an elongate first bending mechanism inside the oven for bending a first edge portion of a glass sheet on the stage down over the first edge of the stage, the bending mechanism having a pair of spaced inward facing first stop surfaces in opposition to the pair of first reference surfaces;providing a pair of spaced inward facing first stop surfaces in opposition to the second edge of the stage;locating the stage with the glass sheet supported thereon in a bending oven and heating the glass sheet to a processing temperature between the annealing temperature and the softening temperature of the glass sheet; andmoving the first bending mechanism and moving the second stop surfaces inward toward the stage until the first stop surfaces contact the first reference surfaces and the second stop surfaces contact the second edge of the stage, whereby the stage is held between the first stop surfaces ...

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Номер записи: 25
06-02-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR PRECISION GLASS SHEET BENDING

Номер: US20140033770A1
Автор: Dannoux Thierry Luc Alain, Fredholm Allan Mark, Joubaud Laurent, Peschiera Sophie, Poissy Stephane
Принадлежит: CORNING INCORPORATED

An apparatus and method for precision bending a glass sheet that includes an oven for heating the glass sheet to a temperature near the softening temperature of the glass sheet. A stage for supporting the glass sheet. A pair of reference surfaces on the stage for precisely locating the glass sheet on the stage. At least one bending mechanism on a pair of arms inside the oven for bending an edge portion of the glass sheet. Inward facing first stop surfaces on the arms that contact reference surfaces on the stage for precisely locating the bending mechanism on the arms relative to the stage and the glass sheet. 1. An apparatus for precisely bending a glass sheet , comprising:an oven for heating the glass sheet to a processing temperature between the annealing temperature and the softening temperature of the glass sheet;a stage having a top support surface for supporting a sheet of glass, a first edge, an opposing second edge, and a pair of outward facing first reference surfaces on the first edge of the stage adjacent to ends of the first edge of the stage;a third edge extending between the first edge of the stage and the second edge of the stage; anda first registration element extending upward from the support surface of the stage adjacent to the third edge of the stage; anda second registration element extending upward from the support surface of the stage adjacent to the third edge of the stage;the first registration element and the second registration element being located on the stage to define a reference line oriented at a desired orientation with respect to the first edge of the stage, whereby when a glass sheet having a first edge portion to be bent is located on the support surface with a reference edge of the glass sheet extending from the first edge in contact with both the first registration element and the second registration element, the first edge portion of the glass sheet is aligned with the first edge of the stage.2. An apparatus as in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 26
13-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHAPING AN ELONGATED GLASS BODY

Номер: US20140041413A1
Автор: Bartsch Reiner, BIERSACK Ralf, Debreczeny Csaba, PULZ Wolfgang
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

The invention relates to a method and apparatus for shaping an elongated glass body , which is a glass tube or glass rod and has an initial profile, to an elongated glass body having a different profile. In order to be properly shaped, an elongated glass body passes through, in a hot malleable state, a nip, which is formed by squeezing rollers and which has a nip width which is less than an outer dimension of the initial profile. 1. A method for shaping an elongated glass body , which is a glass tube or glass rod and has an initial profile , to an elongated glass body having a different profile , comprising the step of:passing the elongated glass body, in a hot malleable state, through a nip formed by squeezing rollers, said nip having a nip width which is less than an outer dimension of the initial profile;in which methodthe position of at least one of the squeezing rollers is varied continuously so that a contact area between the respective squeezing roller and the hot glass body is varied continuously.2. The method for shaping an elongated glass body according to claim 1 , wherein the position of the respective squeezing roller is varied by a continuous axial adjustment of the respective squeezing roller.3. The method for shaping an elongated glass body according to claim 2 , whereinthe continuous axial adjustment of the respective squeezing roller is performed in accordance with a predetermined function; andthe predetermined function is a cyclic reciprocating movement of the respective squeezing roller in the axial direction of said respective squeezing roller.4. The method for shaping an elongated glass body according to claim 2 , whereinthe continuous axial adjustment of the respective squeezing roller is performed in accordance with a predetermined function; andthe predetermined function is carried out in discrete steps, each having the same step size.5. The method for shaping an elongated glass body according to claim 1 , wherein a respective rotational ...

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Номер записи: 27
27-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING REFLECTORS FOR A SOLAR CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS

Номер: US20140053607A1
Автор: Angel Roger P, Olbert Blain H
Принадлежит: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Glass reflectors for concentrating sunlight in a solar energy system are disclosed. A concave mold is used to shape the glass reflectors in which the surface of the mold that contacts the float glass has a grooved surface profile comprising a plurality of cusps. The surface of the mold also has a plurality of concave valleys. Glass reflectors are preferably manufactured by heating a sheet of float glass positioned over the mold until the sheet of glass sags to contact the mold. If necessary, the glass may also stretch to conform to the shape of the mold. In the case of large monolithic glass reflectors, the edges of the dish-shaped glass are rolled around the periphery of the mold. The glass reflector is then silvered to create a dish-shaped mirror that reflects solar radiation to a focus. 1. (canceled)2. A method of manufacturing a curved glass reflector for use in a solar energy system , comprising the steps of:heating a sheet of glass positioned over a mold having a plurality of adjacent concave grooves that intersect in cusps providing a cusp surface profile;forming the sheet of glass into a curved dish shape conforming to the cusp surface profile of the mold by sagging and stretching the sheet of glass using gravitational force until the sheet of glass touches the cusps of the mold, the cusp surface profile of the mold limiting thermal conduction between the mold and the glass; andcooling the sheet of glass to prevent continued drooping of the sheet of glass between the cusps of the mold.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:creating a reflective surface on the sheet of glass that has been formed into a curved dish shape so that said glass is adapted for use to reflect solar energy to a focal point for conversion in a solar energy system.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the mold has been coated with chromium.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the mold has been coated with nickel.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the mold has been coated ...

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Номер записи: 28
06-03-2014 дата публикации

FORMED GLASS SHEETS WITH LOW SURFACE ROUGHNESS

Номер: US20140065366A1
Автор: Joubaud Laurent
Принадлежит: CORNING INCORPORATED

Formed glass sheets comprise a substantially flat portion and a curved portion extending from the flat portion. The flat portion and the curved portion each respectively define an outer surface and an inner surface with an average thickness between the respective outer and inner surfaces of from about 0.3 mm to about 2 mm. The surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the respective outer and inner surfaces is less than or equal to about 0.5 nm. 1. A formed glass sheet comprising:a substantially flat portion and a curved portion extending from the flat portion, the flat portion and the curved portion each respectively define an outer surface and an inner surface with an average thickness between the respective outer and inner surfaces of from about 0.3 mm to about 2 mm, and the surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the respective outer and inner surfaces is less than or equal to about 0.5 nm.2. The formed glass sheet of claim 1 , wherein the surface roughness (Ra) is less than or equal to about 0.3 nm.3. The formed glass sheet of claim 1 , wherein the surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the outer surface and inner surface of the curved portion is from about 0.1 nm to about 0.25 nm.4. The formed glass sheet of claim 3 , wherein the surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the outer surface and inner surface of the curved portion is from about 0.1 nm to about 0.2 nm.5. The formed glass sheet of claim 4 , wherein the surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the outer surface and inner surface of the curved portion is about 0.15 nm.6. The formed glass sheet of claim 1 , wherein the surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface of the flat portion is from about 0.1 nm to about 0.2 nm.7. The formed glass sheet of claim 6 , wherein the surface roughness (Ra) of at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface of the flat portion is about 0.13 nm.8. The formed glass sheet of claim 1 , wherein edges of the curved portion ...

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Номер записи: 29
06-03-2014 дата публикации

LAMINATED GLASS AND ITS PRODUCTION PROCESS

Номер: US20140065374A1
Автор: AKADA Shuichi, KASAJIMA Masashi, KATO Yasumasa, KITAJIMA Yutaka, Tsuchiya Masahiro
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Company, Limited

To provide laminated glass excellent in the quality and the cost, in which two glass plates differing in the plate thickness can easily be bent with good accuracy. 1. A laminated glass comprising a plurality of glass plates bent into a predetermined shape , and an interlayer interposed between the plurality of glass plates , at least two glass plates among the plurality of glass plates being a thick glass plate and a thin glass plate differing in the plate thickness;wherein at an any temperature between the annealing point and the softening point of the thick glass plate, the thick glass plate between the two glass plates differing in the plate thickness, has a lower viscosity than the thin glass plate.2. The laminated glass according to claim 1 , wherein the two glass plates differing in the plate thickness have different glass compositions.3. The laminated glass according to claim 1 , wherein the two glass plates differing in the plate thickness satisfy the formula 1 Подробнее

Номер записи: 30
13-03-2014 дата публикации

One-piece die mold for molding a glass article, such as a salad bowl or a similar container, having at least one through hole, associated manufacturing equipment and corresponding molding process

Номер: US20140072737A1
Автор: Pier Francesco Piccioni
Принадлежит: VETRERIA DI BORGONOVO SpA

Mold for manufacturing glass containers such as salad has at least one through hole through their walls with three distinct parts; a die defining the outer shape of the container adapted to receive a gob of glass in a plastic state; a plunger, the inner shape of the container to be molded; and a closing ring. The three parts are pressed onto one another to cause pressing and expansion of the glass gob in the cavity of the mold. The die has a monolithic construction of one piece, and the closing ring and the one-piece die have at least one protruding portion defining the shape of the through hole to be molded and formed in the container.

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Номер записи: 31
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Thermo-mechanical reforming method and system and mechanical reforming tool

Номер: US20140075996A1
Автор: Allan Mark Fredholm, Arnaud Dejean, Laurent Joubaud, Paul Louis Florent Delautre, Stéphane Poissy, Thierry Luc Alain Dannoux
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

A reformable area and a non-reformable area of a sheet of glass material are heated to a first temperature corresponding to a first viscosity. The reformable area is subsequently locally heated to a second temperature corresponding to a second viscosity, where the second viscosity is lower than the first viscosity. A bend is formed in the reformable area during the local heating of the reformable area by contacting a first pusher with the non-reformable area and translating the first pusher along a linear path to apply a pushing force to the non-reformable area that results in the bend in the reformable area or by contacting a second pusher with an edge area of the reformable area and rotating the pusher along a circular path to apply a pushing force to the edge area of the reformable area that results in the bend in the reformable area.

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Номер записи: 32
03-04-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING LAMINATED GLASS, AND LAMINATED GLASS

Номер: US20140093702A1
Автор: KITAJIMA Yutaka
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Company, Limited

A process for producing laminated by heating glass plates to a temperature close to a softening point to bend the glass plates includes a forming step for placing a plurality of glass plates and overlaid via a release agent on a ring mold and bending the glass plates in a curved shape by gravity. In the forming step, at least two glass plates among the glass plates and have different plate thicknesses, the thinnest glass plate has a plate thickness of less than 1.6 mm, and the plate thickness difference between the thinnest glass plate and the thickest glass plate is at least 0.5 mm. In the forming step, the glass plates and are placed on the ring mold such that a thinner glass plate is disposed at a lower position. 1. A process for producing laminated including a plurality of glass plates wherein at least two glass plates among the glass plates have different plate thicknesses , the process comprising:placing a plurality of glass plates overlaid via a release agent on a ring mold and heating the glass plates to a temperature close to a softening point to bend the glass plates in a curved shape;laminating the bent glass plates with an interlayer being interposed between adjacent glass plates;pressure bonding the glass plates and the interlayer to form laminated glass;the thinnest glass plate among the glass plates, having a plate thickness of less than 1.6 mm, and the plate thickness difference between the thinnest glass plate and the thickest glass plate among the glass plates being at least 0.5 mm; andthe forming being carried out with the glass plates being placed on the ring mold such that a thinner glass plate is disposed at a lower position.2. The process for producing laminated according to claim 1 , wherein the laminated glass includes two glass plates having different plate thicknesses claim 1 , the process including:placing the two glass plates overlaid via the release agent on the ring mold and heating the glass plates to the temperature close to the ...

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Номер записи: 33
01-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING VACUUM TUBES FOR SOLAR THERMAL INSTALLATIONS

Номер: US20150000338A1
Автор: Laure Stefan
Принадлежит: DR. LAURE PLASMATECHNOLOGIE GMBH

The invention relates to a method and to a device for producing vacuum tubes for solar thermal installations, wherein the vacuum tube comprises an outer tube and an inner tube arranged within the outer tube, and the gap between the outer tube and the inner tube is sealed with respect to the exterior and evacuated. An outer tube () is coated in a first vacuum unit () and an inner tube () is coated in a second vacuum unit (). The coated outer tube () and the coated inner tube () are assembled in a third vacuum unit () and fused together at the ends. The third vacuum unit is connected to the first vacuum unit () and to the second vacuum unit (), such that the outer tube () and the inner tube () are not exposed to the atmosphere throughout the entire production of the vacuum tubes. 1. Method for producing vacuum tubes for solar thermal installations , whereby the vacuum tube comprises an outer tube and an inner tube arranged within the outer tube and the gap between the outer tube and the inner tube is sealed with respect to the exterior and evacuated , comprising the following method steps:{'b': 4', '1, 'insertion of an outer tube () into a first vacuum unit (), in which a vacuum prevails,'}{'b': 4', '1', '5', '5, 'application of at least one coating on the outer side and/or the inner side of the outer tube () in the first vacuum unit (), insertion of an inner tube () into a second vacuum unit (), in which a vacuum prevails,'}{'b': 5', '2', '4', '3', '1', '2', '4', '1', '3, 'application of at least one coating on the outer side and/or the inner side of the inner tube () in the second vacuum unit (), insertion of the coated outer tube () into a third vacuum unit () linked to the first and the second vacuum unit (, ), whereby the coated outer tube () is conveyed directly from the first vacuum unit () into the third vacuum unit (),'}{'b': 5', '3', '5', '2', '3', '5', '4', '3, 'insertion of the coated inner tube () into the third vacuum unit (), whereby the coated inner ...

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Номер записи: 34
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus for forming a glass

Номер: US20150000339A1
Автор: Dae-Sik Hong, Jae-Seung Jeon, Jin-seok Jang, Jong-Hwan Kim, Kwan-Young Han, Seong-Jin Hwang
Принадлежит: Samsung Display Co Ltd

An apparatus for forming a glass, the apparatus including a lower mold and an upper mold is disclosed. The lower mold may be configured to support a central portion of a lower surface of the glass. The upper mold may be configured to make point contact with an edge portion of an upper surface of the glass. The upper mold may press the edge portion of the upper surface of the glass to form a rounded portion of the edge portion of the glass. An apparatus for forming a glass, the apparatus including: a lower mold configured to make point contact with an edge portion of a lower surface of the glass; and an upper mold configured to press an interior portion of the upper surface of the glass to form a rounded portion at the edge portion of the glass, is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 35
01-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR FORMING A GLASS

Номер: US20150000340A1
Автор: Han Kwan-Young, Hong Dae-Sik, Hwang Seong-Jin, Jang Jin-Seok, Jeon Jae-Seung, KIM Jong-Hwan
Принадлежит: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

An apparatus for forming a glass, the apparatus including a lower mold, a fixing mold and an upper mold is disclosed. The lower mold may be configured to support a central portion of a lower surface of the glass. The fixing mold may be configured to support a central portion of an upper surface of the glass. The upper mold may press two edge portions of the upper surface of the glass to form rounded portions at the two edge portions of the glass. An apparatus for forming a glass, the apparatus including: a lower mold configured to press two edge portions of a lower surface of the glass to form rounded portions at the two edge portions of the glass; a fixing mold configured to support a central portion of the lower surface of the glass; and an upper mold configured to support a central portion of an upper surface of the glass is also disclosed. 1. An apparatus for forming a glass , the apparatus comprising:a lower mold configured to support a central portion of a lower surface of the glass;a fixing mold configured to support a central portion of an upper surface of the glass; andan upper mold configured to press two edge portions of the upper surface of the glass to form rounded portions at the two edge portions of the glass.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lower mold comprises:a lower block; anda supporting portion on an upper surface of the lower block, the supporting portion being configured to support the central portion of the lower surface of the glass.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the supporting portion has a forming portion at upper ends of two side surfaces of the supporting portion claim 2 , and the forming portion has a curvature corresponding to a curvature of the rounded portions to be formed in the glass.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the lower mold further comprises a guiding portion on an upper surface of the lower block at two sides of the supporting portion claim 2 , the guiding portion being configured to guide the two edge ...

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Номер записи: 36
01-01-2015 дата публикации

RESHAPING THIN GLASS SHEETS

Номер: US20150000341A1
Автор: Bisson Antoine Gaston Denis, Cowles Curtis Richard, Joubaud Laurent, McEnroe David John, Palumbo Aniello Mario
Принадлежит:

An apparatus and methods for bending sheet glass are disclosed. The present invention improves on the state-of-the-art by providing apparatus and methods that prevent unwanted distortion of the glass sheet. The apparatus and methods utilize localized heating at the bend to allow for overall glass sheet temperatures to be reduced, along with optional mechanical devices for improved bend quality. 1. An apparatus for bending a glass sheet comprising:a. a support element;b. an overall heating device;c. a localized heating device; and i. outside of the bending area; and', 'ii. on the side of the bending area opposite said support element., 'd. a bending assistance device which contacts said glass sheet2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a constraint device which contacts said glass sheet outside of the bending area.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said localized heating device comprises a device that heats said glass sheet by a method comprising conduction or radiation.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said localized heating device comprises a device that heats said glass sheet by conduction.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said conduction element comprises a metal claim 4 , metal oxide claim 4 , carbon compound claim 4 , intermetallic compound claim 4 , ceramic claim 4 , or glass ceramic.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said conduction element comprises platinum claim 5 , nichrome claim 5 , kanthal claim 5 , cupronickel claim 5 , doped or undoped molybdenum disilicide claim 5 , metal ceramics claim 5 , calrod claim 5 , a positive thermal coefficient ceramic claim 5 , barium titanate claim 5 , lead titanate claim 5 , molybdenum claim 5 , or silicon carbide.7. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said localized heating device comprises a device that heats said glass sheet by a method comprising radiation.8. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said localized heating device comprises an infrared heater.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 37
01-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING GLASS SHEETS FOR FORMING

Номер: US20150000346A1
Автор: Lechner Daniel P., Nitschke David B., Nitschke Dean M.
Принадлежит:

Apparatus () for positioning glass sheets for forming includes positioners () that are moved slower than the speed of glass sheet conveyance to provide rotational adjustment of a glass sheet into alignment above a forming mold () under the operation of a controller (). The forming mold () is moved upwardly for the forming in a pressing manner against a downwardly facing upper mold (). Both preformed and flat glass sheets can be positioned by different embodiments of the apparatus. 1. Apparatus for positioning a heated glass sheet for forming , comprising:a roll conveyor for conveying a heated glass sheet horizontally at a conveyor speed in a path along a direction of conveyance outwardly from a heating furnace and away from the furnace;a conveyor drive that drives the roll conveyor;an upwardly facing forming mold having an upwardly concave curved shape;a pair of positioners laterally spaced at a location along the direction of conveyance in the path of the conveyed glass sheet;a positioner drive for moving the pair of positioners along the direction of conveyance; anda controller for operating the conveyor drive and the positioner drive to: (a) convey the heated glass sheet horizontally on the roll conveyor at a decelerating conveyor speed in a direction of conveyance along a path toward a vertically aligned position above a forming mold; (b) move the pair of positioners along the direction of conveyance at a decelerating speed that is slower than the conveyor speed such that the conveyed glass sheet contacts the positioners for a sufficient time to provide rotational adjustment of the glass sheet on the roll conveyor to correct any rotation from a design rotational position with respect to the forming mold; (c) continue to decelerate the speed of conveyance and accelerate the speed of the positioners until the speed of the conveyor and the speed of the positioners are the same as each other and then continuing to increase the relative speed of the positioners with ...

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Номер записи: 38
02-01-2020 дата публикации

LAMINATED GLASS ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20200001575A1
Автор: Cleary Thomas Michael, Gomez Sinue, Hu Guangli, Schaut Robert Anthony, Smith Charlene Marie, Venkataraman Natesan
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A glass article includes a glass core layer and a glass cladding layer adjacent to the core layer. An average coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the core layer is greater than an average CTE of the cladding layer. An effective 10P temperature of the glass article is at most about 750° C. 1. A method comprising:contacting a glass sheet with a forming surface to form a shaped glass article, the glass sheet comprising a glass core layer and a glass cladding layer adjacent to the core layer;{'sup': '9.9', 'wherein an average coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the core layer is greater than an average CTE of the cladding layer, and an effective 10P temperature of the glass sheet is at most about 750° C.'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising printing a pattern on the glass sheet prior to the contacting step.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the printing step comprises printing the pattern on the glass sheet using a printing process selected from the group consisting of screen printing claim 2 , flexographic printing claim 2 , gravure printing claim 2 , photo-pattern printing claim 2 , pad printing claim 2 , and combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the pattern comprises a conductive pattern.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the pattern comprises at least one of an ink or an enamel.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the glass sheet is substantially planar during the printing step.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising firing the glass sheet after the printing step and prior to or concurrent with the contacting step. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/309,055 filed on May 7, 2015 which claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of International Application No. PCT/US2015/029671 filed May 7, 2015, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Application No. 61/989,704 filed May 7, 2014 the content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.This ...

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Номер записи: 39
07-01-2021 дата публикации

HANGING REGISTER STORAGE UNIT FOR A BENDING MACHINE FOR SPACER FRAMES OF INSULATING GLASS PANES

Номер: US20210002073A1
Автор: Schuler Peter
Принадлежит: Bystronic Lenhardt GmbH

A hanging register storage unit for a bending machine for spacer frames of insulating glass panes includes: a plurality of hanging registers which each have a storage site for a stack of unbent spacer profiles; a storage station having a plurality of receiving sites for in each case one of the hanging registers; a removal station having at least one receiving site for one of the hanging registers; and a conveyor device for transporting hanging registers between the receiving sites of the storage station and the receiving site of the removal station. 1. A hanging register storage unit for a bending machine for spacer frames of insulating glass panes , said storage unit comprising:a plurality of hanging registers, each comprising a storage for a stack of unbent spacer profiles;a storage station comprising several receiving places, one for each of the hanging registers;a removal station comprising at least one receiving place for one of the hanging registers; anda conveyor device for transporting hanging registers between at least one of the receiving places of the storage station and the receiving place of the removal station.2. The hanging register storage unit according to claim 1 , comprising a filling station which comprises at least one receiving place for one of the hanging registers.3. The hanging register storage unit according to claim 2 , wherein the filling station is arranged on a side of the storage station that is opposite of the removal station.4. The hanging register storage unit according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving places of the storage station are configured to receive the hanging registers in a suspended position.5. The hanging register storage unit according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving place of the removal station has a contact surface inclined in relation to the vertical in order to retain a hanging register in a position tilted around its longitudinal direction.6. The hanging register storage unit according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Method For Reducing or Eliminating Residue in a Glass Container and a Glass Container made in Accordance Therewith

Номер: US20160002087A1
Автор: Cocheteux Bruno, Cortes Arturo, Delabie Patrice, Luedtka Richard D., Prais Alfred W., Schaecher Randy, Vulliet Daniel, Wales Edouard
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A method of preparing a glass medical container is provided including the steps of providing a glass blank and forming a channel through a part of the glass blank, the channel being substantially free of tungsten or derivatives thereof. In a further aspect of the subject invention, a glass medical container is provided including a glass body having a channel extending through a part of the glass body, the channel being substantially free of tungsten or derivatives thereof. With the subject invention, tungsten or derivatives thereof can be generally or altogether completely avoided in glass medical containers. 1. A method of producing a glass medical container , comprising the steps of:providing a glass bank;providing a pin at an opening in said glass bank; andforming said glass bank to conformingly engage said pin to form a channel,wherein said pin is made of a material that does not contain tungsten and which is selected from the group consisting of metals or alloys containing platinum or platinum group metals, metals or alloys containing nickel, silicides, and combinations thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said forming step comprises forming said glass bank to form a channel having a length and defining a diameter that is constant along said length.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said forming step comprises forming said glass blank to form a channel having a length and defining a diameter that varies along said length.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said forming step comprises forming said glass blank to form a channel having a first portion defining a first constant diameter and a second portion defining a second constant diameter claim 3 , said first diameter being larger than said second diameter.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said first constant diameter is 0.6 mm and said second constant diameter is in the range of 0.2 to 0.4 mm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said glass medical container is selected from the group consisting of a ...

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Номер записи: 41
07-01-2016 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE COATED WITH A LOW-E MULTILAYER

Номер: US20160002098A1
Автор: HAGEN Jan, STERNCHUSS Juliette
Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

A material including a substrate coated on at least some of at least one of its faces with a thin-film multilayer including at least two films based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide, the films being separated by at least one dielectric intermediate film the physical thickness of which is at most 50 nm, no metal films being deposited between the films based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide, the multilayer furthermore including at least one oxygen barrier film above that film based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide which is furthest from the substrate, each film based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide possessing a physical thickness comprised in a range extending from 20 to 80 nm. 1. A material comprising a substrate coated on at least some of at least one of its faces with a thin-film multilayer comprising at least two films based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide , said at least two films being separated by at least one dielectric intermediate film , a physical thickness of which is at most 50 nm , no metal films being deposited between said at least two films based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide , said thin-film multilayer furthermore comprising at least one oxygen barrier film above a film of the at least two films based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide which is furthest from the substrate , each film of the at least two films based on a transparent electrically conductive oxide possessing a physical thickness comprised in a range extending from 20 to 80 nm.2. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of glass.3. The material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each transparent electrically conductive oxide is chosen from mixed indium tin oxide claim 1 , mixed indium zinc oxide claim 1 , gallium- or aluminum-doped zinc oxide claim 1 , niobium-doped titanium oxide claim 1 , zinc or cadmium stannate and antimony- and/or fluorine-doped tin oxide.4. ...

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Номер записи: 42
04-01-2018 дата публикации

FORMATION OF ELONGATED GLASS COMPONENTS WITH LOW BOW USING A GRIPPER DEVICE

Номер: US20180002215A1
Автор: Beavers, Chang Kai Huei, FATTAL Georges Levon, Ganz Oliver, JR. James E.
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Apparatus and method for producing elongated glass components with low bow. The apparatus may include a heating element to heat a bulk glass component where a strand may be drawn from the bulk glass component in a downward direction and a gripper device including a clamping element to support the strand while pulling or drawing it from the bulk glass component in a linear motion, and a low-friction mounting element attached to the clamping element which allows translational movement of the clamping element in an x-y plane. The gripper device may further be used to reduce bow in the strand while it is being drawn by moving the clamping element on the mounting element in a direction opposite the direction of any measured transverse acceleration. 1. An apparatus for forming an elongated component of glass with low bow , the apparatus comprising:a heating element to heat a bulk glass component where a strand may be drawn from the bulk glass component in a downward z direction; and a clamping element to support the strand and move linearly with the strand while it is drawn from the bulk glass component, and', 'a low-friction mounting element attached to the clamping element which allows translational movement of the clamping element in an x-y plane,', 'wherein a force applied to the clamping element by an external object will result in the clamping element being deflected along the mounting element., 'a gripper device, wherein the gripper device comprises2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a strand-center sensing element claim 1 , wherein the strand-center sensing element detects the position of the strand relative to the position of the clamping element.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mounting element comprises an x-y table including a pair of arms mounted on linear bearings or linear rails.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a motor to control movement of the pair of arms.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 43
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS METHODS OF MAKING GLASS RIBBON AND AS-DRAWN GLASS ARTICLES FROM THE SAME

Номер: US20200002211A1
Автор: Dannoux Thierry Luc Alain, Golyatin Vladislav Yuryevich, Rhoads Randy Lee
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A method for making a glass ribbon that includes: flowing a glass into a caster having a width (W) from about 100 mm to about 5 m and a thickness (t) from about 1 mm to about 500 mm to form an a cast glass; cooling the cast glass in the caster to a viscosity of at least 10Poise; conveying the cast glass from the caster; drawing the cast glass, the drawing comprising heating the cast glass to an average viscosity of less than 10Poise and drawing the cast glass into a glass ribbon having a width (W) that is less than W; and thereafter cooling the glass ribbon to ambient temperature. Further, the cast glass during the cooling, conveying and drawing steps is about 50° C. or higher. 1. A method for making a glass ribbon , comprising:{'sub': 'cast', 'flowing a glass into a caster having a width (W) from about 100 mm to about 5 m and a thickness (t) from about 1 mm to about 500 mm to form a cast glass;'}{'sup': '8', 'cooling the cast glass in the caster to a viscosity of at least 10Poise;'}conveying the cast glass from the caster;{'sup': '7', 'sub': ribbon', 'cast, 'drawing the cast glass from the caster, the drawing comprising heating the cast glass to an average viscosity of less than 10Poise and drawing the cast glass into a glass ribbon having a width (W) that is less than W; and thereafter'}cooling the glass ribbon to ambient temperature,wherein the cast glass during the cooling, conveying and drawing steps is at about 50° C. or higher.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the flowing step comprises flowing the glass at a viscosity of about 50 claim 1 ,000 Poise to about 10 Poise.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cast glass during the cooling claim 1 , conveying and drawing steps is at about 200° C. or higher.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of cooling the cast glass is conducted such that the cast glass in the caster is cooled to a viscosity of at least 10Poise.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the drawing step is ...

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Номер записи: 44
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCING GLASS VIALS

Номер: US20200002212A1
Автор: Jaeger Franz, Maennl Reinhard, Tratzky Stephan
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

A method for producing glass vials, in particular pharmaceutical vials or pharmaceutical ampoules, from a glass tube is provided, the method including the following steps: (a) rotating the glass tube about a longitudinal axis thereof; (b) locally heating the glass tube from one side by means of at least one burner to at least the softening temperature of the glass; (c) reducing the diameter by pressing at least one forming body laterally against the heated region; and (d) separating the glass tube by means of a burner. A glass vial produced in such a way releases a reduced amount of alkali in accordance with ISO 4802 and has a decreased delamination tendency. Furthermore, in the hot-formed peripheral region, the alkali content is only slightly reduced when compared with the alkali content in the glass interior. 1. A glass vial comprising a closed bottom and an open bottleneck , the glass vial consisting of a neutral glass configured as a borosilicate glass , wherein an alkali content within a heat-deformed region close to a surface of the glass vial is reduced by 30% at most when compared to an alkali content within an glass interior of the glass vial given by a composition of the borosilicate glass.2. The glass vial of claim 1 , wherein the alkali content within the heat-deformed region close to the surface is reduced by 20% at most when compared to the alkali content within the glass interior.3. The glass vial of claim 1 , wherein the alkali content within the heat-deformed region close to the surface is reduced by 10% at most when compared to the alkali content within the glass interior.4. The glass vial of claim 1 , comprising a sodium release according to ISO 4802-2 that is smaller than 0.5 μg/cm.5. The glass vial of claim 4 , wherein the sodium release according to ISO 4802-2 is smaller than 0.25 μg/cm.6. A glass vial comprising a closed bottom claim 4 , an open bottleneck claim 4 , and a sodium release according to ISO 4802-2 that is smaller than 0.5 μg/cm.7. ...

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Номер записи: 45
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SURFACE ELEMENT FOR AN OPERATING DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190002326A1
Автор: KÜHNER Manuel, Müller Ulrich, WACHINGER Michael
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A glass element is manufactured by a deep-drawing process with a plurality of surface regions marked by corresponding structure elements in the glass element such that they can be haptically sensed. A respective operator control input can be made by touching the surface regions. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for producing a surface element for an operator control device of a motor vehicle , comprising:manufacturing, by a deep-drawing process, a glass element having structure elements and surface regions, respectively, a respective operator control input being made by touching the surface regions, the structure elements providing respective markings of the surface regions that can be haptically sensed; andetching, following the deep-drawing process, a surface of at least one of the structure elements.12. The method as claimed in claim 11 , wherein said manufacturing includes forming at least one of the structure elements as an area structure element claim 11 , providing at least a portion of a corresponding surface region claim 11 , by a corresponding area structure element of a shaping tool in the deep-drawing process.13. The method as claimed in claim 12 , further comprising:applying a first colored layer to a rear side of the glass element;removing subregions of this first colored layer;applying a second colored layer to the rear side of the glass element with a color contrast in relation to the first colored layer, thereby forming at least one visible symbol on one of the surface regions.14. The method as claimed in claim 13 , wherein said removing of the subregions of the first colored layer is performed by a laser.15. The method as claimed in claim 14 , wherein at least one of the structure elements is a step delimiting at least the surface regions.16. The method as claimed in claim 15 , wherein at least one of the structure elements is formed in the deep-drawing process.17. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the glass element is a soda-lime glass.18. ...

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Номер записи: 46
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for producing an integral bond between components of quartz glass and heating burner suited therefor

Номер: US20190002327A1
Автор: Oliver Ganz
Принадлежит: Heraeus Quarzglas GmbH and Co KG

Known heating burners for producing a welded joint between components of quartz glass include a burner head in which at least one burner nozzle is formed, a burner-head cooling system for the temperature control of the burner head and a supply line connected to the burner nozzle for a fuel gas. Starting from this, to modify a heating burner in such a way that impurities in the weld seam between quartz-glass components to be connected are largely avoided, it is suggested that the burner head should include a base body of silver or of a silver-based alloy.

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Номер записи: 47
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING REFLECTED OPTICAL DISTORTION IN CONTOURED GLASS SHEETS

Номер: US20170003232A1
Автор: ADDINGTON Jason C., MORAN Benjamin L., VILD Michael J.
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A method for measuring optical distortion in a contoured glass sheet includes the steps of conveying the glass sheet in a first direction, employing at least one display to project a preselected multi-phase non-repeating contrasting pattern, and employing at least one camera, and uniquely pairing each one of the cameras one of the displays. The method may also include controlling each of the cameras to acquire the desired images, analyzing and combining the data acquired by the cameras to construct a definition of the surface of the glass sheet, and performing one or more optical processing operations on the surface data to analyze the optical characteristics of the glass sheet. 1. A method for measuring the optical characteristics of a curved glass sheet , the glass sheet having a first dimension and a second dimension , wherein the glass sheet is curved at least about one or more axes of curvature which are generally parallel to the first dimension , the method including at least the steps of:conveying the glass sheet in a first direction generally parallel to the first dimension of the glass sheet;projecting a preselected contrasting pattern from each of at least two displays onto the surface of the glass sheetproviding at least two cameras, each one of the cameras being uniquely paired with one of the displays, wherein each display and camera pair are mounted in a spaced-apart relationship a known distance and angle from the surface of the glass sheet for detecting the reflected image of the pattern projected on the surface of the glass sheet from its associated display, and wherein each of the display and camera pairs are spaced apart from each other at least in a second direction across the second dimension of the glass sheet such that each camera detects the reflected image of the pattern projected on the surface of the glass sheet from only its associated display, and wherein the patterns detected by the cameras together cover the entire surface in the ...

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Номер записи: 48
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Methods of making glass constructs

Номер: US20220013857A1
Автор: Bruce D. Katz, Steven J. Visco, Yevgeniy S. Nimon
Принадлежит: Polyplus Battery Co Inc

Manufacturing methods for making a substantially rectangular and flat glass preform for manufacturing a Li ion conducting glass separator can involve drawing the preform to a thin sheet and may involve one or more of slumping, rolling or casting the glass within a frame that defines a space filling region and therewith the shape and size of the preform. The thickness of the rectangular flat preform so formed may be about 2 mm or less. The frame may be slotted having a back surface and widthwise wall portion that define the height and width of the space filling region. The flat backing surface and surfaces of the widthwise wall portions are defined may be coated by a material that is inert in direct contact with the heated glass material, such as gold.

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Номер записи: 49
08-01-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-STAGE GLASS PRESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20150007612A1
Автор: King David V., Perry David T., Steinbacher Kurt
Принадлежит: Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC

Apparatus for shaping at least one glass sheet wherein a lower press ring and an upper press ring are configured to clamp a perimeter section of the glass sheet between the lower press ring and the upper press ring. The apparatus also includes an upper press at least partially disposed within the upper press ring and configured to shape at least a section of the glass sheet inside the perimeter section of the glass sheet, including forming by use of applied vacuum. The inner press may include openings that apply vacuum in selected areas of the inner press to vacuum form the ply within the selected areas. To control the ply on the upper press assembly, vacuum that is applied though passageways in the upper press ring to the gap between the upper press ring and the inner press is controlled through a seal in the gap. The upper press ring includes pivotal joints that increase adjustability of the forming surface of the upper press ring to the face surface of the inner press. 1. An apparatus for shaping at least one glass sheet , the apparatus comprising:a lower press ring;an upper press ring configured to clamp a perimeter section of the glass sheet between the lower press ring and the upper press ring; andan upper press at least partially disposed within the upper press ring, the upper press configured to shape at least a section of the glass sheet inside the perimeter section of the glass sheet.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper press is radially disposed within the upper press ring.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a power source that is configured to actuate movement of the upper press within the upper press ring.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the power source comprises an electric servo motor.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting plate configured to rigidly attach the upper press ring to a structural element.6. A system for shaping at least one glass sheet claim 1 , the system comprising:a lower press ring; ...

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Номер записи: 50
20-01-2022 дата публикации

STRESS FEATURES FOR CRACK REDIRECTION AND PROTECTION IN GLASS CONTAINERS

Номер: US20220017399A1
Автор: DeMartino Steven Edward, Domey Jeffrey John, Timmons Christopher Lee
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A glass container comprises a glass body comprising a first region under a compressive stress extending from a surface of the glass body to a depth of compression and a second region extending from the depth of compression into a thickness of the glass body, the second region being under a tensile stress. The glass container also includes a localized compressive stress region having a localized compressive stress extending from the surface to a localized depth of compression within the body. The localized depth of compression is greater than the depth of compression of the first region. The glass container also includes a crack re-direction region extending in a predetermined propagation direction, wherein the crack re-direction region possesses a higher tensile stress than the tensile stress in the second region in a sub-region of the crack re-direction region, the sub-region extending substantially perpendicular to the predetermined propagation direction. 1. A glass container comprising:a body comprising a glass composition, the body having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a wall thickness extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface, wherein the body comprises a localized compressive stress region having a localized compressive stress extending from the exterior surface to a localized depth of compression within the body, wherein:the localized compressive stress region extends farther into the body than any regions of compressive stress adjacent to the localized compressive region.2. The glass container of claim 1 , wherein the glass container comprises a pharmaceutical container.3. The glass container of claim 1 , wherein the localized depth of compression extends greater than or equal to 2% of the wall thickness and less than or equal to 25% of the wall thickness.4. The glass container of claim 3 , wherein the localized depth of compression extends greater than or equal to 20% of the wall thickness and less than or equal to 25% ...

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Номер записи: 51
12-01-2017 дата публикации

COLD FORMED LAMINATES

Номер: US20170008377A1
Автор: Fisher William Keith, Friske Mark Stephen, Moyer Steven Luther, Rickerl Paul George
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The principles and embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to complexly curved laminates made from a complexly curved substrate and a flat substrate, such as automotive window glazings, and methods of cold forming complexly-curved glass products from a curved substrate and a flat substrate. In one or more embodiments, the laminate includes first complexly-curved glass substrate with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a second complexly-curved glass substrate with a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface with a thickness therebetween; and a polymer interlayer affixed to the second convex surface and third surface, wherein the third surface and fourth surface have compressive stress values respectively that differ such that the fourth surface has as compressive stress value that is greater than the compressive stress value of the third surface. 1. A laminate comprising:a first complexly-curved glass substrate having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first thickness therebetween;a second complexly-curved glass substrate having a third surface, a fourth surface opposite the third surface, and a second thickness therebetween; anda polymer interlayer affixed to the second surface and third surface,wherein one of the first thickness and the second thickness is in the range of about 0.2 mm to about 0.7 mm and wherein the third and fourth surfaces respectively have compressive stress values such that the fourth surface has as compressive stress value that is greater than the compressive stress value of the third surface.2. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the complexly-curved glass substrate having a thickness in the range of about 0.2 mm to about 0.7 mm is a chemically strengthened glass.3. The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the first complexly-curved glass substrate has a thickness in the range of about 1.4 mm to about 3.85 mm claim 1 , and the second complexly-curved ...

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Номер записи: 52
12-01-2017 дата публикации

GLASS MANUFACTURING MOLD

Номер: US20170008792A1
Автор: KANG Kyong Rok, LIM Kyung Hoon, OH Seung Taek, SEO In Youl
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A mold includes a lower mold onto which flat glass is loaded, the lower mold being formed so that an upper portion thereof has a concave curved surface shape to load the flat glass; and an upper mold disposed above the lower mold to press the flat glass together with the lower mold, the upper mold being formed so that a lower portion thereof has a convex curved surface shape to press the flat glass. The lower mold is manufactured by reflecting an amount of dimensional change according to a shape change before and after molding of the flat glass and an amount of dimensional change due to thermal expansion of the lower mold and flat glass between a room temperature and a molding temperature. 1. A mold comprising:a lower mold onto which flat glass is loaded, the lower mold being formed so that an upper portion thereof has a concave curved surface shape to load the flat glass; andan upper mold disposed above the lower mold to press the flat glass together with the lower mold, the upper mold being formed so that a lower portion thereof has a convex curved surface shape to press the flat glass,wherein the lower mold is manufactured by reflecting an amount of dimensional change according to a shape change before and after molding of the flat glass and an amount of dimensional change due to thermal expansion of the lower mold and flat glass between a room temperature and a molding temperature.2. The mold according to claim 1 , wherein lower and upper heaters are respectively installed beneath the lower mold and above the upper mold claim 1 , in order to heat the flat glass inserted between the lower and upper molds.3. The mold according to claim 1 , wherein when the flat glass is lengthened by the shape change claim 1 , the lower mold is manufactured so as to obtain dimensions of the flat glass and additional distances of the flat glass extending in length and thickness directions.4. The mold according to claim 1 , wherein when the flat glass is lengthened by the thermal ...

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Номер записи: 53
27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD, SYSTEM, AND CHUCK FOR FORMING TIGHT BEND RADIUS GLASS SHAPES

Номер: US20220024798A1
Автор: Galgalikar Rohan Ram, Layouni Khaled, Liu Dani, Smith Kimberly Wilbert, Timmons Christopher Lee
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Disclosed is a method of forming a glass article in which a glass sheet is bent over a forming surface of a chuck. The forming surface defines a first shape including a curvature having a radius of curvature of 1000 mm or less, and the glass sheet includes a first major surface in contact with the forming surface. A frame is adhered to a second major surface of the glass sheet. The frame includes a frame support surface defining a second shape including a second curvature having a second radius of curvature of 1000 mm or less. A total force is applied to the glass sheet so that the glass sheet forms a third shape including a third curvature having a third radius of curvature of 1000 mm or less. The third shape deviates from the second shape by 2 mm or less across the frame support surface. 1. A method of forming a glass article , comprising:bending a glass sheet over a forming surface, the forming surface defining a first shape comprising a first curvature having a first radius of curvature of 1000 mm or less and the glass sheet comprising a first major surface in contact with the forming surface and a second major surface opposite to the first major surface;adhering a frame to the second major surface of the glass sheet, the frame comprising a frame support surface defining a second shape comprising a second curvature having a second radius of curvature of 1000 mm or less;applying a total force to the glass sheet so that the glass sheet forms a third shape comprising a third curvature having a third radius of curvature of 1000 mm or less;wherein the third shape deviates from the second shape by 2 mm or less across the frame support surface.2. A system for forming a glass article , the glass article comprising a glass sheet adhered to a frame , the system comprising:a chuck comprising a forming surface including a first curvature having a first radius of curvature of 1000 mm or less;at least one retainer configured to apply a first force to the glass sheet to hold ...

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Номер записи: 54
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Shaped glass article and method for producing such a shaped glass article

Номер: US20180009697A1
Автор: FENG He, Ning DA, Pengxiang QIAN
Принадлежит: Schott Glass Technologies Suzhou Co Ltd

A shaped glass article is provided that is ultrathin, has two surfaces and one or more edges joining the two surfaces, and a thickness between the two surfaces. The shaped ultrathin glass article has at least one curved area with a non-vanishing surface curvature with a minimal curvature radius R if no external forces are applied. A method for producing a shaped glass article is also provided that includes providing an ultrathin glass with two surfaces and one or more edges joining the two surfaces, having a thickness between the two surfaces and shaping the ultrathin glass to a shaped ultrathin glass article by forming at least one curved area having a non-vanishing surface curvature with a minimal curvature radius R if no external forces are applied to the shaped ultrathin glass article.

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Номер записи: 55
11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REFORMING GLASS TUBES INTO GLASS SLEEVES

Номер: US20180009698A1
Автор: Fredholm Allan Mark, Hsiao Raymond ChihChung, Tsvetkov Boris Nikolayevich
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A method for producing a glass sleeve having a first flattened portion and shaping tools for forming such glass sleeves. A method can comprise providing a substantially cylindrical glass tube—optionally polished or otherwise treated to reduce or remove interior imperfections—heating the glass tube to a temperature within the softening range of the glass, introducing one or more shaping tools having a generally D-shaped or generally rectangular cross-section into the enclosed space, and moving the one or more shaping tools against the inner curved surface to deform the tube, forming the first flattened portion. The one or more shaping tools can be made of any suitable material, for example: steel coated with boron nitride; porous graphite or carbon air bearings; or a nickel-based alloy (e.g., Inconel). 1. A method for producing a glass sleeve with a first flattened portion comprising:a. providing a substantially cylindrical tube made of glass, the substantially cylindrical tube having a longitudinal axis and an inner curved surface enclosing a space;b. heating the substantially cylindrical tube to a temperature within the softening range of the glass;c. introducing one or more shaping tools having a generally D-shaped or generally rectangular cross-section into the enclosed space;d. moving the one or more shaping tools against the inner curved surface to deform the tube, forming the first flattened portion.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising introducing at least two of the shaping tools into the enclosed space and moving the at least two shaping tools apart from each other and against the inner curved surface.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming a second flattened portion opposing the first flattened portion.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising moving the one or more shaping tools having a generally rectangular cross-section against the inner curved surface to deform the tube claim 3 , forming a further two opposing flattened portions.5. ...

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Номер записи: 56
11-01-2018 дата публикации

GLASS SHEET

Номер: US20180009705A1
Автор: HATANO Maya, ISHIBASHI Hiroki, Nakagawa Koji, Nakano Atsushi, NIHEI Toshifumi, OTA Shinya, YAMASHITA Shuichi
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Company, Limited

A glass sheet is a single glass sheet having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface. The glass sheet has a curvature part curved in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A radius of curvature in the first direction of the curvature part is 8,500 mm or less. At least a part of the first surface has been chemically strengthened in the curvature part. In the first direction within the chemically strengthened region in the curvature part, an Na amount in the first surface is smaller than the Na amount in the second surface. 1. A glass sheet , which is a single glass sheet having a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface , wherein:the glass sheet has a curvature part curved in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction;a radius of curvature in the first direction of the curvature part is 8,500 mm or less;at least a part of the first surface has been chemically strengthened in the curvature part; andin the first direction within the chemically strengthened region in the curvature part, an Na amount in the first surface is smaller than the Na amount in the second surface.2. The glass sheet according to claim 1 , wherein in the first direction within the region in the curvature part claim 1 , a ratio of the Na amount in the first surface to the Na amount in the second surface is 0.936 or less.3. The glass sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the radius of curvature in the first direction of the curvature part is 7 claim 1 ,000 mm or less claim 1 , and in the first direction within the region in the curvature part claim 1 , a ratio of the Na amount in the first surface to the Na amount in the second surface is 0.925 or less.4. The glass sheet according to claim 2 , wherein in the first direction within the region in the curvature part claim 2 , the ratio of the Na amount in the first surface to the Na amount in the second surface is 0.825 or less.5. The glass ...

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Номер записи: 57
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Highly stable and chemically temperable glasses

Номер: US20200010354A1
Автор: Christian MIx, Michael Schwall, Peter Nass, Ulf Dahlmann, Ulrich Fotheringham
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

Glasses and glass products which combine the chemical temperability with very good alkali and acid resistance, hydrolytic resistance, as well as a desired coefficient of thermal expansion are provided. The glass has a composition characterized by the following constituent phases: a composition characterized by the following constituent phases: 20-60 mol % albite; 0-40 mol % silicon dioxide; 0-20 mol % orthoclase; 0-10 mol % wollastonite; 0-20 mol % enstatite; 0-20 mol % parakeldyshite; 0-20 mol % narsarsukite; 0-40 mol % disodium zinc silicate; 0-20 mol % cordierite; 0-10 mol % strontium silicate; and 0-10 mol % barium silicate.

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Номер записи: 58
14-01-2016 дата публикации

COMPOUND OPTICAL FLOW CELLS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

Номер: US20160011098A1
Автор: ARBOLEDA Carlos Alberto, CANO Jose M., CLARKIN James P., GRAHAM Marshall Donnie, GRAHAM William Gerry, SANCHEZ Armando J., WELLS Mark A.
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An improved optical flow cell adapted for use in a flow cytometer for differentiating formed bodies (e.g., blood cells) in liquid suspensions. Preferably manufactured by assembling, aligning, and optically joining at least two elements made from transparent material, the improved flow cell has a seamless internal flow channel of preferably non-circular cross-section in a cylindrical first element through which prepared samples can be metered and an independent second element having an external envelope suited to acquisition of optical parameters from formed bodies in such suspensions, the second element being conforming and alignable to the first element so that non-axisymmetric refractive effects on optical characterizing parameters of formed bodies passing through the flow channel in the first element may be minimized before the two elements are optically joined and fixed in working spatial relationship. 1. A method for making a transparent compound optical flow cell of the type used to characterize formed bodies passing through the flow cell , the optical flow cell having formed therein a rectilinear internal flow channel , the method comprising the steps of:providing a cylindrical monolithic preform comprising a thick-wall glass tube having an axially-extending channel therethrough and a transition temperature, the channel comprising a substantially uniform original cross-section of a desired shape;heating the preform to a predetermined temperature above the transition temperature of the glass tube;axially drawing the preform at a controlled rate, for a controlled time, and at a constant angular orientation, to achieve a desired reduced cross-sectional area of the axially-extending channel;providing an optical element, the optical element comprising a conforming surface that conforms to a segment of the drawn preform, and an exterior non-cylindrical envelope of predetermined form and orientation relative to the conforming surface;assembling the optical element ...

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Номер записи: 59
10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS HAVING A CURVED COVER GLASS AND A DISPLAY OR TOUCH PANEL AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20190012032A1
Автор: Brandao Salgado Fabio Lopes, Cleary Thomas Michael, DeMartino Steven Edward, Gross Timothy Michael, Kumar Atul, Li Cheng-Chung, Nath Torsten, Weeks Wendell Porter
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Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed. 1. A vehicle interior system frame comprising:a first frame surface, a second frame surface opposing the first frame surface, and a frame edge with a frame thickness defined as the distance between the first frame surface and the second frame surface, a frame width defined as a first dimension of one of the first or second frame surfaces orthogonal to the frame thickness, and a frame length defined as a second dimension of one of the first or second frame surfaces orthogonal to both the frame thickness and the frame width;a frame opening extending from the first frame surface to the second frame surface for receiving a display module that is optionally curved;wherein at least a portion of the first frame surface has a frame radius of curvature of about 20 mm or greater, andwherein the first frame surface is attachable to a glass substrate having a width that is greater than the frame width or a length that is greater than the frame length.2. The vehicle interior system frame of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the glass substrate is attached to the first frame surface claim 1 , the glass substrate has a first radius of curvature that within 10% of the frame radius of curvature.3. The vehicle interior system frame of claim 1 , wherein a display module is disposed in the frame opening claim 1 , the display module has a display width that is less than the frame width or a display length that is less than the frame length.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 60
10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS HAVING A CURVED COVER GLASS AND A DISPLAY OR TOUCH PANEL AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20190012033A1
Автор: Brandao Salgado Fabio Lopes, Cleary Thomas Michael, DeMartino Steven Edward, Gross Timothy Michael, Kumar Atul, Li Cheng-Chung, Nath Torsten, Weeks Wendell Porter
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Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed. 1. A cover glass and frame system for a vehicle interior system comprising:a frame comprising a first frame surface, a second frame surface opposing the first frame surface, and a frame edge with a thickness defined as the distance between the first frame surface and the second frame surface, a frame width defined as a first dimension of one of the first or second frame surfaces orthogonal to the frame thickness, and a frame length defined as a second dimension of one of the first or second frame surfaces orthogonal to both the frame thickness and the frame width; a frame opening extending from the first frame surface to the second frame surface and surrounded by an interior surface connecting the first frame surface and the second frame surface; anda glass substrate disposed on and attached to the first frame surface, the glass substrate comprising a first major surface, a second major surface opposing the first major surface and a minor surface connecting the first major surface and the second major surface with a thickness defined as a distance between the first major surface and the second major surface, a width defined as a first dimension of one of the first or second major surfaces orthogonal to the thickness, and a length defined as a second dimension of one of the first or second major surfaces orthogonal to both the thickness and the width, and wherein the width of the glass substrate is equal to or greater than the ...

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Номер записи: 61
21-01-2016 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING OF ORIFICES IN GLASS LIKE MATERIALS, E.G. NANOCAPILLARIES, AND OBJECTS OBTAINED ACCORDING TO THIS PROCESS

Номер: US20160016840A1
Автор: RADENOVIC Aleksandra, STEINBOCK Lorenz Jan
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The ability to reshape nanopores and observe their shrinkage under an electron microscope is a powerful and novel technique. It increases the sensitivity of the resistive pulse sensing and enables to detect very short and small molecules. However, this has not yet been shown for glass having a tubular shape, for instance nanocapillaries. In contrast to their solid-state nanopore counterparts, nanocapillaries are cheap, easily fabricated and in the production do not necessitate clean room facilities. Nanocapillaries made out of glass-like materials such as quartz or borosilicate glass can be shrunken under a scanning electron microscope beam. Since the shrinking is caused by the thermal heating of the electrons, increasing the beam current increases the shrink rate. Higher acceleration voltage on the contrary increases the electron penetration depth and reduces the electron density causing slower shrink rates. This allows to fine control the shrink rate and to stop the shrinking process at any desired diameter. A shrunken nanocapillary may detect DNA translocation with six times higher signal amplitudes than an unmodified nanocapillary. The invention opens a new path to detect small and short molecules such as proteins or RNA with nanocapillaries and also increase the sensitivity of other techniques such as SNOM or SCIM, which also rely on conical glass capillaries.

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Номер записи: 62
18-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING SiO2-TiO2 BASED GLASS

Номер: US20180016176A1
Автор: SAITO Tadahiko, YOSHINARI Toshio
Принадлежит: NIKON CORPORATION

A device for manufacturing SiO—TiObased glass by growing a glass ingot upon a target by a direct method. The device includes the target, comprising a thermal storage portion that accumulates heat by being preheated, and a heat insulating portion that suppresses conduction of heat from the thermal storage portion in a direction opposite to the glass ingot. 1. A device for manufacturing SiO—TiObased glass by growing a glass ingot upon a target by a direct method , comprising: a thermal storage portion that accumulates heat by being preheated, and', 'a heat insulating portion that suppresses conduction of heat from the thermal storage portion in a direction opposite to the glass ingot., 'the target, comprising'}2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein:the thermal storage portion and the heat insulating portion comprise a plate-shaped first member and a plate-shaped second member, respectively;the first member has a larger thermal capacity than the second member; andthe second member has a lower thermal conductivity than the first member.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein:the thermal storage portion comprises a plate-shaped first member, and has convex portions upon a surface of the first member that is opposite to the glass ingot.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein:the heat insulating portion comprises a plate-shaped second member, and the first member and the second member are in mutual thermal contact via the convex portions. This is a divisional application filed under Rule 1.53(b) as U.S. application Ser. No. 14/582,237 filed Dec. 24, 2014 which is a continuation application filed under 35 U.S.C. §111(a), which claims the benefit of PCT International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2013/067678, filed Jun. 27, 2013, which claims the foreign priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119, of Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-144149, filed Jun. 27, 2012, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to a ...

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Номер записи: 63
18-01-2018 дата публикации

BENDING DEVICE FOR SHAPING GLASS FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCIES

Номер: US20180016177A1
Автор: DeAngelis John E., Jiao Yu, Warren Dennis D., YU Chao
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A glass sheet used in the making of an aircraft windshield is shaped using the “cut-to-size” method instead of the “out-after-bend” method. In a preferred aspect of the invention the “cut-to-size” method is practiced using a bending iron having a sheet shaping rail having a stationary shaping rail portion mounted on a support member and an articulating shaping rail portion pivotally mounted on the support member for movement from a non-shaping position to a shaping position. 2. The method according to claim wherein the bending iron of step (c) comprises:a support member;a sheet shaping rail comprising a stationary shaping rail portion securely mounted on the support member and an articulating shaping rail portion pivotally mounted on the support member;a force biasing member operative connected to the articulating shaping rail portion to move the articulating shaping rail portion from a non-shaping position to a shaping position, anda retention member to limit movement of a sheet to be shaped relative to the stationary shaping rail portion when the force biasing member moves the articulating shaping rail portion from the non-shaping position to the shaping position.3. The method according to wherein the stationary shaping rail portion of the bending iron has a first leg claim 2 , a second leg and a middle leg claim 2 , the legs connected to one another to provide the stationary shaping rail portion with a generally U-shaped configuration claim 2 , and the articulating shaping rail shaping portion is pivotally mounted on the support member with one end of the articulating shaping rail portion adjacent an end of the first leg of the stationary shaping rail portion and an opposite end of the articulating shaping rail portion adjacent an end of the second leg of the stationary shaping rail portion claim 2 , wherein moving the articulating shaping rail portion from the non-shaping position to the shaping position moves the articulating shaping rail portion toward the ...

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Номер записи: 64
18-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING MATERIALS

Номер: US20180016178A1
Автор: CHO Chang Min, LEE Dongil, LEE Jin Hyuk, MINN Changshik, YOO Han Jong
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided is apparatus for fabricating materials, including: a first mold including a first forming unit pressing a first material, and a second forming mold arranged at a bottom surface of the first forming unit to have an opening exposing the first material and to form at least a part of the first material by being meshed at a part with the first forming unit; a second mold arranged at a bottom surface of the first mold to support a second material; and an interlocking mold including a fixing unit interposed between the first and second molds to fix the second material arranged at the second mold by pressing the second material, and an interlocking unit ascendably and descendibly coupled to the fixing unit to form the second material by pressing the second material in association with the forming of the first material. 1. Apparatus for fabricating materials , comprising:a first mold including a first forming unit pressing a first material, and a second forming mold arranged at a bottom surface of the first forming unit to have an opening exposing the first material and to form at least a part of the first material by being meshed at a part with the first forming unit;a second mold arranged at a bottom surface of the first mold to support a second material; andan interlocking mold including a fixing unit interposed between the first and second molds to fix the second material arranged at the second mold by pressing the second material, and an interlocking unit ascendably and descendibly coupled to the fixing unit to form the second material by pressing the second material in association with the forming of the first material.2. The apparatus for fabricating materials of claim 1 , wherein the first forming claim 1 , unit includes a first base part and a first forming part formed at the first base part to contact an upper surface of the first material claim 1 , andthe second forming unit includes a body forming the opening and a second forming part formed at the body ...

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Номер записи: 65
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Mold Apparatus of Lens Array and Method for Using the Same

Номер: US20170017018A1
Автор: Chao Choung-Lii, Chou Wen-Chen, Ma Kung-Jeng
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A mold apparatus of a lens array and a method for using the same are provided. The mold apparatus includes an upper pressing die, a lower pressing die and a plate structure. The upper pressing die includes a plurality of upper engaging portions. The lower pressing die includes a plurality of lower engaging portions. The plate structure includes a plurality of through holes. A glass article is installed at the through hole. The glass article includes a first sectional width W The through hole includes an upper opening and a lower opening. The upper opening corresponds to the upper pressing die. The lower opening corresponds to the lower pressing die. The upper opening includes a second sectional width W The lower opening includes a third sectional width W Wherein W≧W or W≧W the glass articles are extruded by the mold apparatus to manufacture the lens array. 1. A mold apparatus of a lens array , comprising:{'b': 11', '115, 'an upper pressing die(), including a plurality of upper engaging portions();'}{'b': 12', '125, 'a lower pressing die(), including a plurality of lower engaging portions();'}{'b': 13', '11', '12', '13', '135', '8', '135', '8', '1', '135', '131', '132', '131', '11', '132', '12', '131', '2', '132', '3, 'a plate structure(), movably disposed between the upper pressing die() and the lower pressing die(), the plate structure() including a plurality of through holes() disposed thereon, with a glass article() installed at each of the through holes(), the glass article() including a first sectional width W, the through hole() including an upper opening() and a lower opening(), the upper opening() corresponding to the upper pressing die(), the lower opening() corresponding to the lower pressing die(), the upper opening() including a second sectional width W, the lower opening() including a third sectional width W;'}{'b': 115', '131', '8', '125', '132', '8', '11', '12, 'wherein the upper engaging portions() are disposed adjacent to the upper opening() and ...

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Номер записи: 66
16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS OF FORMING SHAPED GLASS ARTICLES FROM GLASS SHEETS

Номер: US20200016869A1
Автор: Park Marianne Griesback, Ridge John Richard, Ukrainczyk Ljerka
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A method of forming a 3D glass article from a glass sheet includes locating the glass sheet on a mold assembly including a mold surface with a 3D surface profile corresponding to that of the 3D glass article. The glass sheet is heated to a forming temperature. The forming temperature is greater than a temperature of the mold surface. The heated glass sheet is forced onto the mold surface by applying a pressurized gas to a first surface of the glass sheet opposite the mold surface to conform the glass sheet to the mold surface with the glass sheet at the forming temperature that is greater than the temperature of the mold surface. 1. A 3D article formed from a glass sheet , the article comprising:a glass layer comprising a non-planar formation formed using a mold assembly comprising a mold surface with a 3D surface profile corresponding to that of the 3D glass article; anda polymer layer applied to a surface of the glass layer with the glass layer in the non-planar formation;wherein the glass sheet is formed into the non-planar formation at a forming temperature that is higher than a temperature of the mold surface.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer is an overmolded layer that is overmolded onto the glass layer.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer is laminated onto the glass layer.4. The article of claim 2 , further comprising an adhesive layer between the polymer layer and the glass layer.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer introduces a compressive stress in the glass layer.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the glass layer comprises a thickness of no more than about 0.3 mm. This application is a divisional of Ser. No. 15/504,133 filed on Feb. 15, 2017, which is a national stage entry of International Patent Application Serial No. PCT/US15/45457 filed on Aug. 17, 2015, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Application No. 62/039,552 filed on Aug. 20, 2014 the content of each are incorporated herein by ...

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Номер записи: 67
17-04-2014 дата публикации

GLASS TUBES AND METHODS OF MAKING A SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR GLASS COVER MEMBER

Номер: US20140102142A1
Автор: Dannoux Thierry Luc Alain
Принадлежит: CORNING INCORPORATED

Methods of making a substantially rectangular glass cover member includes the step (I) of providing a glass tube including a plurality of substantially rectangular glass segments including respective edges that are integrally attached to one another at attachment locations. The plurality of substantially rectangular glass segments are radially arranged about an axis of the glass tube to define an outer periphery of the glass tube. The method can further include the step (II) of separating the plurality of substantially rectangular glass segments from one another at the attachment locations to provide a plurality of substantially rectangular glass cover members. In still further examples, glass tubes include a plurality of glass segments that each includes a convex surface and a substantially flat surface. 1. A method of making a substantially rectangular glass cover member , the method comprising the steps of:(I) providing a glass tube including a plurality of substantially rectangular glass segments including respective edges that are integrally attached to one another at attachment locations, wherein the plurality of substantially rectangular glass segments are radially arranged about an axis of the glass tube to define an outer periphery of the glass tube; and(II) separating the plurality of substantially rectangular glass segments from one another at the attachment locations to provide a plurality of substantially rectangular glass cover members.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , after claim (II) claim 1 , further comprising the step of finishing the edges of the glass segments.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , after claim (II) claim 1 , further comprising the step of chemically strengthening the plurality of glass segments.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (II) separates the plurality of glass segments to provide the plurality of glass cover members with substantially the same shape.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (II) ...

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Номер записи: 68
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MANUFACTURE OF LAMINATED GLAZING

Номер: US20210017807A1
Автор: Berard Stephane, FREBOURG Philippe, HENNION Alexandre
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A process for manufacturing a bent laminated glazing, includes manufacturing a first bent laminated glazing including at least two glass substrates locally comprising, in each of the at least two glass substrates and facing each other in all the at least two glass substrates, a zone including compressive stresses, and cutting the first bent laminated glazing through its entire thickness along a line included in the zone in order to form local cut edges and, after cutting, a second bent laminated glazing with the local cut edges having compressive edge stresses. 122.-. (canceled)23. A process for manufacturing a bent laminated glazing , comprising:manufacturing a first bent laminated glazing comprising at least two glass substrates locally comprising, in each of the at least two glass substrates and facing each other in all the at least two glass substrates, a zone comprising compressive stresses, andcutting said first bent laminated glazing through its entire thickness along a line included in said zone in order to form local cut edges and, after cutting, a second bent laminated glazing with said local cut edges having compressive edge stresses.24. The process according to claim 23 , wherein the compressive edge stresses of the local cut edges are greater than 4 MPa.25. The process according to claim 24 , wherein the compressive edge stresses of the local cut edges are greater than 8 MPa.26. The process according to claim 23 , wherein the local cut edges is a notch.27. The process according to claim 23 , wherein the local cut edges is an orifice.28. The process according to claim 23 , wherein the zone in the first bent laminated glazing is free of orifice.29. The process according to claim 23 , wherein the compressive stresses in the zone has an area between 0.5 cmand 70 cm.30. The process according to claim 23 , wherein claim 23 , in said cutting of the first laminated glazing claim 23 , said line extends from one external edge to another external edge of the first ...

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Номер записи: 69
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Laminated glazing

Номер: US20170021597A1
Автор: Joachim Pilz, Massimo MICHETTI
Принадлежит: Pilkington Group Ltd

A laminated glazing comprising a first ply of glazing material and a second ply of glazing material joined by at least one ply of adhesive interlayer material is disclosed. The first ply of glazing material comprises a sheet of glass having a first composition and the second ply of glazing material comprises a sheet of glass having a second composition different to the first composition. The laminated glazing has (i) a peripheral region extending around the periphery of the laminated glazing, the laminated glazing having a surface compression stress in the peripheral region and (ii) an edge compression, wherein the magnitude of edge compression is greater than the magnitude of the surface compression stress in the peripheral region. A method of making such a laminated is provided. A glass sheet suitable for being incorporated in such a laminated glazing is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 70
28-01-2016 дата публикации

CURVED BULLET PROOF GLASS MADE OF GLASS, GLASS-CERAMIC OR CERAMIC MECHANICALLY CURVED ON THE STRIKE-FACE LAYER

Номер: US20160023938A1
Автор: Benitez Palmeth Juvenal Tobias, Espinosa Rojas Juan Carlos, Mannheim Astete Mario Arturo Benjamin, Montaño Forero Maria Carolina, Suarez Cuervo Juan Pablo
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A curved bullet-proof composite comprising: 1. A process for bending a bullet-proof composite comprised of one or more glass or glass-ceramic strike-face layers which has been subjected to an ion exchange process , one or more glass or glass-ceramic intermediate layers , one or more internal plastic layers and an adhesive material between each of the above layers , comprising the steps of:a. individually bending by means of gravity and temperature the glass or glass-ceramic intermediate layer; andb. heat and pressure mechanically bending the glass or glass-ceramic strike-face layer and the internal plastic layer.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the glass or glass-ceramic intermediate layers have been subjected to an ion exchange process.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein a step c is carried out after step a claim 1 , and consists of painting around the glass or glass-ceramic strike-face layers with black organic or inorganic paint.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the painting with black organic paint or inorganic is done over the glass or glass-ceramic intermediate layers.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the glass or glass-ceramic strike-face layers are comprised of materials selected from the group consisting of Alkali Aluminosilicate claim 1 , Lithium Aluminosilicate claim 1 , Soda-Lime or Borosilicate.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the heat and pressure mechanically bending step is performed at a pressure ranging from 0 to 1.52 MPa.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the heat and pressure mechanically bending step is performed at a temperature ranging from 80° C. to 140° C. The present invention is related to the manufacture of curved bullet-proof composites which incorporate glass, glass-ceramics or transparent ceramics on the strike-face layer, wherein the curvature of the materials used on the strike-face layer is obtained mechanically during the pressure and temperature (heat) lamination process.A conventional bullet-proof composite is ...

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Номер записи: 71
26-01-2017 дата публикации

GLASS MOLDING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170022086A1
Автор: KIM Minsoo, Kim Mugyeom
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A glass molding apparatus includes at least one molding part including a molding cast configured to mold a glass, a transfer roller part including a plurality of transfer rollers below the molding part, the transfer rollers being arranged along a first direction, being configured to rotate in a first rotation direction to transfer the molding part along the first direction, and being configured to apply heat to the molding part, and a plurality of pressure parts configured to apply pressure to the molding part. 1. A glass molding apparatus comprising:at least one molding part comprising a molding cast configured to mold a glass;a transfer roller part comprising a plurality of transfer rollers below the molding part, the transfer rollers being arranged along a first direction, being configured to rotate in a first rotation direction to transfer the molding part along the first direction, and being configured to apply heat to the molding part; anda plurality of pressure parts configured to apply pressure to the molding part.2. The glass molding apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the transfer rollers comprises a first heating member comprising:a coil; anda power supply part connected to the coil.3. The glass molding apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a temperature of the heat applied to the molding part by a respective one of the transfer rollers increases along the first direction.4. The glass molding apparatus of claim 3 , wherein an intensity of the pressure applied to the molding part by a respective one of the pressure parts increases along the first direction.5. The glass molding apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the molding cast comprises:an upper molding cast configured to contact an upper portion of the glass; anda lower molding cast configured to contact a lower portion of the glass, a plane surface portion; and', 'a curved surface portion at an end of the plane surface portion along the first direction., 'wherein the molding cast is configured to produce glass ...

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Номер записи: 72
26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FORMING A HOT GLASS SHEET WITH TRANSVERSE CURVATURE

Номер: US20170022087A1
Автор: Nitschke David B., Nitschke Dean M.
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A glass sheet press forming station () and method for press forming hot glass sheets with transverse curvature is performed by initially limiting the central forming of a glass sheet (G) between its end portions upon pickup from a roll conveyor to an upper mold () and prior to press forming with an associated lower mold () to prevent central area optical distortion of the press formed glass sheet. 1. A method for forming a hot glass sheet having a pair of spaced end portions with distal extremities and also having an intermediate portion extending between its end portions , the method comprising:conveying the hot glass sheet on a conveyor into a heated chamber of a forming station to below an upper mold that is located above the conveyor and has a downwardly facing surface that has a downwardly convex shape with curvature in transverse directions;moving the upper mold downwardly from an upper position to a lower position adjacent the glass sheet on the conveyor and operating a gas lift jet array to provide upwardly directed gas lift jets as the sole impetus for lifting the glass sheet from the conveyor and contacting the intermediate portion of the glass sheet with the downwardly facing surface of the upper mold for less than 50% of the distance between the distal extremities of the end portions of the glass sheet, and then moving the upper mold and the glass sheet upwardly to the upper position of the upper mold;then moving a lower mold having a ring shape, that faces upwardly with a concave shape in transverse directions complementary to the downwardly convex shape of the downwardly facing surface of the upper mold, horizontally within the heated chamber to a location above the conveyor and below the upper mold in its upper position with the glass sheet supported on the upper mold and subsequently moving the upper mold downwardly and drawing a vacuum at the downwardly facing surface of the upper mold to press form the glass sheet between the upper and lower molds ...

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Номер записи: 73
26-01-2017 дата публикации

FORMING MANDREL WITH DIFFUSION LAYER FOR GLASS FORMING

Номер: US20170022088A1
Автор: Galetz Mathias, Naji Ammar, Witte Joerg
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

A glass molding tool is provided that includes a forming mandrel, a method for forming glass, and to an apparatus for hot forming of glass. The glass products obtained in this way may be used as pharmaceutical packaging. The forming mandrel reshapes at least a portion of a heated region of a glass precursor. The mandrel includes a heat-resistant core material and a diffusion layer that is in contact with the glass precursor during reshaping. 1. A molding tool for reshaping a hollow-body glass precursor , comprising a forming mandrel for reshaping at least a portion of a heated region of the glass precursor , the forming mandrel having a heat-resistant core material and a diffusion layer , wherein the diffusion layer is provided at least at a surface of the forming mandrel that is in contact with the glass precursor during reshaping.2. The molding tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the core material comprises a noble metal and/or a transition element.3. The molding tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the core material comprises tungsten or a tungsten-containing alloy.4. The molding tool as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the core material has a tungsten content of at least 90 wt %.5. The molding tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the core material comprises tungsten-zirconium dioxide (W—ZrO) with a proportion of added ZrOfrom 0.01 wt % to 2.5 wt %.6. The molding tool as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the proportion of added ZrOis from 0.7 wt % to 0.9 wt %.7. The molding tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the core material comprises tungsten-cerium oxide (W—CeO) with a proportion of added CeOfrom 0.01 wt % to 2.5 wt %.8. The molding tool as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the proportion of added CeOis from 1.8 wt % to 2.2 wt %.9. The molding tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the core material comprises tungsten-lanthanum oxide (W—LaO) with a proportion of added LaOfrom 0.01 wt % to 2.5 wt %.10. The molding tool as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the proportion of added ...

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Номер записи: 74
26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS FOR CONTROLLED LASER-INDUCED GROWTH OF GLASS BUMPS ON GLASS ARTICLES

Номер: US20170022101A1
Автор: Masters Leonard Thomas, Streltsov Alexander Mikhailovich
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A method for controlling formation of glass bumps in a glass article with laser-irradiation without the use of a growth-limiting structure. Standard deviation of height between the glass bumps on the article is less than 1 micron by controlling the laser radiation dose provided on the glass article. 120-. (canceled)21. A glass article including a plurality of glass bumps formed on a surface of the glass article , each glass bump having a height spaced apart from the glass article surface , at least one of the plurality of glass bumps comprising:{'b': 1', '1', '1, 'a lower region comprising a diameter D defined by concavely rounded sides, wherein the lower region projects from the surface of the glass pane, wherein diameter D is the glass bump maximum diameter, wherein the concavely rounded sides have a radius of curvature R and join with the glass article surface;'}an inflection region connecting the lower region of the glass bump and an upper region of the glass bump; [{'b': 2', '2', '2', '1, 'the transition portion comprising a diameter D defined by convexly rounded sides, wherein the convexly rounded sides have a radius of curvature R, wherein diameter D is less than diameter D; and'}, {'b': 3', '3', '2', '3', '2, 'the top portion comprising a diameter D defined by a convexly rounded top surface, the convexly rounded top surface joining with the convexly rounded sides converging from the transition portion, wherein the convexly rounded top surface has a radius of curvature R from about 600 microns to about 750 microns which is greater than the radius of curvature R, wherein diameter D is less than diameter D, wherein the convexly rounded top surface is spaced apart from the glass article surface defining a height H of the glass bump.'}], 'the upper region of the glass bump comprising a transition portion and a top portion;'}22. The glass article of wherein a standard deviation of height between the plurality of glass bumps is less than 1 micron.23. The glass ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS FOR CONTROLLED LASER-INDUCED GROWTH OF GLASS BUMPS ON GLASS ARTICLES

Номер: US20170022102A1
Автор: Masters Leonard Thomas, Streltsov Alexander Mikhailovich
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A method for controlling formation of glass bumps in a glass article with laser-irradiation without the use of a growth-limiting structure. Standard deviation of height between the glass bumps on the article is less than 1 micron by controlling the laser radiation dose provided on the glass article. 1. A method of forming a glass article comprising a plurality of glass bumps , the glass article having a surface , the glass bumps formed in the glass article by laser radiation , each glass bump having a terminal point at a distance from the glass article surface , the method comprising:irradiating the glass article with laser radiation at a plurality of localities to induce growth of the glass bumps at the plurality of localities on the glass article;detecting a flash of light from the laser irradiated localities on the glass article with a photodetector that generates an electronic signal;setting a fixed exposure time for the laser radiation at the plurality of localities for after the flash of light is detected; andcontrolling a laser irradiation dose at the plurality of localities and the distance between each glass bump terminal point and the glass article surface, using the electronic signal, by terminating laser radiation of the localities the fixed exposure time after a controller receives the electronic signal.2. The method of wherein the plurality of glass bumps includes at least 5 glass bumps.3. The method of wherein each of the plurality glass bumps include a hemispherical lateral cross-section claim 1 , wherein each lateral cross-section substantially corresponds to a general circle curve equation with a coefficient of determination from 0.9 to 0.99.4. The method of wherein the standard deviation of the distance between the glass article surface and the terminal points of the plurality of glass bumps is less than 1 micron.5. The method of wherein the standard deviation of the distance between the glass article surface and the terminal points of the ...

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Номер записи: 76
22-01-2015 дата публикации

LOW PRESSURE AIR OR VACUUM GLASS EDGE-SEALED WITH BAR FRAME AND GROOVE

Номер: US20150024151A1
Автор: Dai Changhong
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A low pressure air or vacuum glass and manufacturing method thereof, the low pressure air or vacuum glass comprising upper glass and lower glass; the upper glass and the lower glass are flat glass or convex glass; the peripheries of the upper glass and the lower glass are provided with an edge sealing bar frame and/or an edge sealing groove, and are welded together via a low temperature glass solder, thus forming a closed low pressure air layer or vacuum layer therebetween. The low pressure or vacuum glass is of simple manufacturing process, low cost, high production efficiency, reliable sealing connection, and good sealing effect. 1. A low pressure insulating glass or vacuum glass , comprising an upper glass and a lower glass , wherein the upper glass is a flat glass or a convex glass , and the lower glass is a flat glass or a convex glass; an edge-sealing strip box and/or edge-sealing groove are disposed at peripheries of the upper and lower glasses; the peripheries of the upper and lower glasses are soldered using a low temperature solder; the low temperature solder is a low temperature glass solder; and a sealed low pressure air layer or vacuum layer is formed between the upper glass and the lower glass.2. The low pressure insulating glass or vacuum glass of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the sealed low pressure air layer or vacuum layer is formed between the upper glass and the lower glass claim 1 , and the low pressure air layer or vacuum layer comprises one or two layers of supports.3. The low pressure insulating glass or vacuum glass of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the low pressure insulating glass or vacuum glass further comprises an intermediate glass which is disposed between the upper glass and the lower glass claim 1 , and two sealed low pressure air layers or vacuum layers are formed between the upper glass and the intermediate glass claim 1 , and between the lower glass and the intermediate glass claim 1 , respectively.4. The low pressure insulating glass ...

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Номер записи: 77
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Mold, molding apparatus, and production method of bent glass

Номер: US20180022630A1
Автор: Junji Hori, Makoto Fujii, Satoshi Kanasugi, Takanori Fukushi
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Co Ltd

A mold has a molding surface for hot molding of a body to be molded. The mold includes a glass having a porosity of 0.01% or more and containing 95 mol % or more of SiO 2 . A molding apparatus includes the mold. A method for producing a bent glass includes a placing step and a molding step. In the placing step, a glass to be molded is placed on a mold including a glass having a porosity of 0.01% or more. In the molding step, the glass to be molded which has been placed on the mold is heated, and then, the glass is caused to be molded to follow a molding surface of the mold.

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Номер записи: 78
25-01-2018 дата публикации

GLASS SHEET SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20180022633A1
Автор: JINKA Ashoka G., JR. James P., MORROW Scott Charles, Nitschke Dean M., SCHNABEL, ZALESAK Thomas J.
Принадлежит: GLASSTECH, INC.

A support structure for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a bending operation includes a frame, a support ring adjustably supported on the frame for supporting a peripheral portion of the glass sheet, and multiple rib assemblies associated with the frame. Each rib assembly includes a laterally extending rib supported on the frame and multiple spaced apart support members connected to the rib and configured such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the rib. Furthermore, each support member is configured to contact a respective inner portion of the glass sheet to support the respective inner portion of the glass sheet until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled. 1. A support structure for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a glass processing operation , wherein the glass sheet has a peripheral portion and inner portions spaced inwardly from the peripheral portion , the support structure comprising:a frame;a support ring supported on the frame for supporting a peripheral portion of the glass sheet; andmultiple rib assemblies associated with the frame, each rib assembly including a laterally extending rib having opposite ends connected to the frame on opposite sides of the frame, and multiple spaced apart support members connected to the laterally extending rib and configured so that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the laterally extending rib, each support member further being configured to contact a respective inner portion of the glass sheet to support the respective inner portion of the glass sheet until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled.2. The support structure of wherein the support ring is adjustably supported on the frame.3. The support structure of wherein the support ring has a contact surface for contacting the peripheral portion of the glass sheet claim 1 , and at least one support member is adjustable with respect to the frame to ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING SHR FROM PHARMACEUTICAL PART CONVERTING USING NEGATIVE PRESSURE EVACUATION

Номер: US20220041490A1
Автор: Gaylo Keith Raymond, Klingensmith Lewis Kirk, Matusick Joseph Michael, Panides Elias
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Systems for producing articles from glass tube include a converter having a base with a plurality of processing stations and a turret moveable relative to the base. The turret indexes a plurality of holders for holding the glass tubes successively through the processing stations. The systems further include a gas flow system or a suction system for producing a flow of gas through the glass tube during one or more heating, forming, separating or piercing operations. The flow of gas through the glass tube produced by the gas flow system or suction system may be sufficient to evacuate or purge volatile constituents of the glass from the glass tube and/or pierce a meniscus formed on the glass tube during separation, thereby reducing the Surface Hydrolytic Response (SHR) of the interior surface of the glass tube and articles made therefrom. 1. A method for producing an article from a glass tube having an inner surface comprising:introducing the glass tube to a converter having a plurality of processing stations comprising at least one heating station and at least one forming station;heating a proximal end of the glass tube at the at least one heating station, wherein alkali is released from the glass tube during said heating;forming at least one feature of the article at the proximal end of the glass tube in the at least one forming station;separating the article from the proximal end of the glass tube at a separating station; andproducing a negative pressure adjacent to the proximal end of the glass tube, wherein the negative pressure is operable to remove at least a portion of the atmosphere in an interior of the glass tube.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein contamination of the inner surface by the alkali released from the glass tube is at least reduced.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein producing the negative pressure adjacent to the proximal end of the glass tube comprises producing a negative pressure pulse adjacent to the proximal end of the glass tube.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-01-2019 дата публикации

THERMOFORMED COVER GLASS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190022979A1
Автор: Bartlow Christopher C., Luzzato Victor, Memering Dale N., Prest Christopher D., ROGERS MATTHEW S.
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Glass articles and methods for producing glass articles for a portable electronic device are disclosed. Properties of the glass articles, such as cover members, are improved through chemical strengthening, thermoforming, or a combination thereof. The glass articles may include barrier layers to prevent diffusion of ions between glass layers of the glass article, internal compressive stress regions, or a combination thereof. 1. A cover member for an electronic device , comprising:a first glass layer defining an outer surface of the cover member, comprising a first set of alkali metal ions, and including a first compressive stress region extending inward from the outer surface;a second glass layer defining an inner surface of the cover member, comprising a second set of alkali metal ions, and including a second compressive stress region extending inward from the inner surface;a tensile stress region between the first compressive stress region and the second compressive stress region; anda barrier layer between the first glass layer and the tensile stress region and configured to impede diffusion of the first set of alkali metal ions into the tensile stress region.2. The cover member of claim 1 , wherein:the first glass layer has a first thickness;the first compressive stress region has a first depth substantially equal to the first thickness;the second glass layer has a second thickness and includes the tensile stress region; andthe second compressive stress region has a second depth less than the second thickness.3. The cover member of claim 2 , wherein a stress profile across a thickness of the cover member comprises a step change at the barrier layer.4. The cover member of claim 2 , wherein:the barrier layer has a thickness less than one micrometer; andthe barrier layer comprises a material selected from aluminum nitride, silicon dioxide, zirconium oxide, and boron oxide.5. The cover member of claim 2 , wherein:the first set of alkali metal ions defines a first ...

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Номер записи: 81
24-01-2019 дата публикации

HEATING STRUCTURE FOR ENERGY-SAVING HOT BENDER AND ENERGY-SAVING HOT BENDER CONTAINING THE SAME

Номер: US20190023601A1
Автор: LIU Tak Nam
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The present invention discloses a heating structure for an energy-saving hot bender, which comprises a heating chamber, a connecting rod, a drive mechanism and a hot bending mould moving passage, wherein the connecting rod is arranged on one side of the hot bending mould moving passage, the hot bending mould moving passage and the connecting rod pass through the heating chamber, the drive mechanism is connected with one side of the connecting rod and is capable of driving the connecting rod to rotate, the connecting rod is provided with a plurality of fastener groups, each of the fasteners group comprises two fasteners fixed at opposite positions, and the fasteners are sleeved on the connecting rod. 1. A heating structure for an energy-saving hot bender , comprising: a heating chamber , a connecting rod , a drive mechanism and a hot bending mould moving passage , wherein the connecting rod is arranged on one side of the hot bending mould moving passage , the hot bending mould moving passage and the connecting rod pass through the heating chamber , the drive mechanism is connected with one side of the connecting rod and is capable of driving the connecting rod to rotate , the connecting rod is provided with a plurality of fastener groups , each of the fastener groups comprises two fasteners fixed at opposite positions , and the fasteners are sleeved on the connecting rod ,the heating chamber comprises: an outer wall, a first depressing assembly, a second depressing assembly and a third depressing assembly that are arranged on an upper part of the outer wall, and a first rising assembly, a second rising assembly and a third rising assembly that are arranged on a lower part of the outer wall, wherein a position of the first depressing assembly corresponds to a position of the first rising assembly, a position of the second depressing assembly corresponds to a position of the second rising assembly, and a position of the third depressing assembly corresponds to a ...

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Номер записи: 82
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for Producing a Syringe Having a Piercing Means

Номер: US20190023602A1
Автор: Baumann Manfred, PETERSEN Claudia, WIGLENDA Michael
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The invention relates to a method for producing a syringe having a piercing means, comprising the following steps: a) providing a syringe body having a distal end section, which comprises an inner channel that discharges at a distal opening, wherein the distal end section is in a formable state; b) providing a piercing means; c) inserting a proximal section of the piercing means through the distal opening into the inner channel of the distal end section; and d) shaping the distal end section by means of a first shaping tool in such a way that an inner surface of the distal end section contacts at least portions of the piercing means, as a result of which at least portions of the piercing means are secured. 1. A method for producing a syringe having a piercing means , comprising the following steps:a) providing a syringe body having a distal end section, which comprises an inner channel that discharges at a distal opening, wherein the distal end section is in a formable state;b) providing a piercing means;c) inserting a proximal section of the piercing means through the distal opening into the inner channel of the distal end section; andd) shaping the distal end section by means of a first shaping tool in such a way that an inner surface of the distal end section contacts at least portions of the piercing means, as a result of which at least portions of the piercing means are secured.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein producing the syringe body comprises the following steps:aa) providing a hollow, cylindrical glass preform, which extends along an axial direction (X) and has at least one open distal end, wherein the glass pre-form features a shaped section that extends from the open distal end in a radial direction (X) and is in a formable state; andbb) shaping the shaped section to the preferably cone-shaped distal end section of the syringe body by means of a second and a third shaping tool.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein step bb) comprises ...

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Номер записи: 83
24-01-2019 дата публикации

HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH LOAD COMPATIBLE BEARING

Номер: US20190024704A1
Автор: Dannoux Thierry Luc Alain, Poissy Stephane
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A high load, high temperature compatible bearing assembly () includes a shaft () formed of refractory steel or high temperature alloy. A roller () formed of refractory steel or high temperature alloy receives the shaft () within a bore () in the roller (). At least one bearing ring () formed of ceramic is disposed between the shaft () and the roller (). The bearing ring () cooperates with the roller () to permit the roller () to freely rotate around the shaft (). 1. A bearing assembly comprising:a shaft formed of refractory steel or high temperature alloy;a roller formed of refractory steel or high temperature alloy and receiving the shaft within a bore in the roller; andat least one bearing ring formed of ceramic and disposed between the shaft and the roller,wherein the bearing ring cooperates with the roller to permit the roller to freely rotate around the shaft.2. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shaft and roller are formed of different refractory steels or high temperature alloys.3. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the refractory steels or high temperature alloys are at least one of a 253MA claim 1 , a Haynes 230 claim 1 , a Waspaloy claim 1 , and an Inconel 617.4. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic bearing ring is a zirconia bearing ring.5. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the roller includes a cylindrical outer wall.6. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the roller includes a conical or V-shaped outer wall.7. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the roller includes at least one roller chamber for receiving the at least one bearing ring between the roller and the shaft claim 1 , wherein the at least one roller chamber is a stepped portion in the bore of the roller having a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the bore of the roller.8. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shaft includes a first diameter portion claim 1 , a second diameter portion claim 1 , and a third diameter portion ...

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Номер записи: 84
28-01-2021 дата публикации

RETENTION CHUCK FOR MACHINES FOR PRODUCING GLASS CONTAINERS

Номер: US20210024401A1
Автор: OTERO Marco, TREMP Marcel
Принадлежит: SCHOTT Schweiz AG

A retention chuck for glass pipes for machines producing glass containers is provided. The retention chuck has a central supply channel for the glass pipes, a plurality of adjustable clamping jaws arranged at the lower end of the supply channel and so as to be distributed around a centerline of the channel. The spacing of the jaws from the center line of the supply channel is adjustable by an actuation element. A coupling element couples the jaws to the actuation element. Guides guide the adjustment movement of the clamping jaws perpendicularly, radially inwardly relative to the center line. 1. A retention chuck for glass pipes , comprising:a central supply channel for the glass pipes, the central channel having a lower end and a center line;a plurality of clamping jaws arranged at the lower end and distributed around the center line, wherein the plurality of clamping jaws have a spacing from the center line that is adjustable;an actuation element configured for common adjustment of the spacing of all of the plurality of clamping jaws;a coupling element that couples the plurality of clamping jaws to the actuation element, the coupling element comprises a plurality of levers, each lever being connected in an articulated manner to the actuation element and to a respective one of the plurality of clamping jaws; anda guide for each of the plurality of clamping jaws, the guides guiding the common adjustment of plurality of clamping jaws, respectively, perpendicularly, radially inwardly relative to the center line.2. The retention chuck of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of clamping jaws comprise at least three clamping jaws.3. The retention chuck of claim 1 , further comprising a base member claim 1 , wherein the actuation element further comprises a single spring that resiliently pretensions the actuation element against the base member claim 1 , wherein the coupling element is configured in such a manner that a ratio between a radially active clamping force of the ...

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Номер записи: 85
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Shaped glass or glass ceramic article, methods for producing the same, and use thereof

Номер: US20160031736A1
Автор: Martin Spier, Oliver Muehlke
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

The invention provides a method for producing, without using a mold, a shaped green glass or glass ceramic article having a predefined geometry, which method permits to produce fine local textures of high surface quality and with homogeneous properties, in particular with respect to homogeneous nucleation or crystallization.

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Номер записи: 86
04-02-2016 дата публикации

SHAPED GLASS ARTICLE HAVING A PREDEFINED GEOMETRY PRODUCED WITHOUT USING A MOLD, METHOD AND USE OF THE SAME

Номер: US20160031737A1
Автор: Haselhorst Georg, Hoppe Bernd, Seibert Volker
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The disclosure relates to a method for producing, without a mold, a shaped glass article having a predefined geometry. For this purpose a method is provided for producing a shaped glass article without using a mold, which method comprises at least the steps of: 1. A method for producing , without a mold , a shaped glass article having a predefined geometry , the method comprising at least the steps of:providing a starting glass;supporting the starting glass;{'sup': 9', '4', '13, 'heating a portion of the starting glass so as to obtain, in the portion, a predetermined spatial viscosity distribution of the starting glass from 10to 10dPa·s, and so that at the points where the starting glass is supported a viscosity of the starting glass does not fall below 10dPa·s, wherein the heating is accomplished using at least one laser beam; and'}deforming the heated portion through action of a predetermined external force until the predefined geometry of the glass article is obtained, wherein the portion is raised or lowered with respect to the surrounding regions so that a local elevation or depression is obtained.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein only the portion is deformed and adjacent regions of the starting glass remain in their original position.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined viscosity distribution is adjusted by causing a power level of the laser beam to decrease from the edge towards the center of the portion.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating of the portion is effected by locally and/or temporally varying the laser power.5. The method of claim 4 , comprising producing at least two deformations laterally spaced from one another claim 4 , wherein the power of the laser beam is reduced or switched off while the laser beam sweeps over the space between the portions that are heated by the laser beam to produce the individual deformations.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising laterally distributing the laser beam on the surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 87
04-02-2016 дата публикации

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SHAPED GLASS ARTICLES

Номер: US20160031738A1
Автор: Luo Weiwei, Panides Elias, Rai Rohit, Slater Irene Marjorie, Ukrainczyk Ljerka, Vaddiraju Srinavasa Rao, Zoubi Sam Samer
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A process using a three-piece mold for making a three-dimensionally shaped glass article having a flat area and a curved/bend area is disclosed. The process includes placing a glass sheet on a mold having a shaping surface with a desired surface profile for the shaped glass article including a flat area and a bend area, moving a flat area plunger toward the glass sheet to compress the glass sheet, heating a portion of the glass sheet corresponding to an area above the bend area of the mold to a temperature above a forming temperature, and moving a bend area plunger toward the heated glass sheet to compress the heated glass sheet. A temperature of the glass sheet in the area above the bend area of the mold is higher than a temperature of the glass sheet in the area above the flat area of the mold when compressing the heated glass sheet with the bend area plunger. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. An apparatus for making a three dimensionally shaped glass article , comprising:a mold having a shaping surface with a desired surface profile for the shaped glass article including a flat area and a bend area;a flat area plunger positioned over the flat area of the mold and having a shaping surface corresponding to the flat area of the mold;a bend area plunger positioned over the bend area of the mold and having a shaping surface corresponding to the bend area of the mold; anda heater positioned to heat a region of a glass sheet placed over the bend area of the mold,wherein the flat area plunger and the bend area plunger move relative to one another.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the mold claim 12 , the flat area plunger claim 12 , and the bend area plunger are porous.14. The apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising a gas source connected to the porous mold claim 13 , flat area plunger claim 13 , and the bend area plunger so that gas can flow through ...

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Номер записи: 88
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Method for laser-assisted reshaping of glass bodies

Номер: US20180029918A1
Автор: Hunzinger Bernhard, Jud Xaver, Segner Johannes, WASCHBUESCH Michael
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

A method is provided for reshaping a glass body rotating about its longitudinal axis. The method includes using a means for establishing a temperature profile, a radial forming tool and an axial forming tool. In the method, a first temperature profile is established and the glass body is reshaped by engaging the radial forming tool. Then a second temperature profile is established and the glass body is reshaped by engaging the axial forming tool. 1. A method for reshaping a glass body , comprising:rotating the glass body about a longitudinal axis;establishing, in the rotating glass body, a first temperature profile along the longitudinal axis;reshaping, after establishing the first temperature profile, the rotating glass body by engaging a radial forming tool so that a shoulder is formed, wherein engaging the radial forming tool comprises moving the radial forming tool in a direction that is radial to the longitudinal axis;{'sup': 6', '13, 'establishing, in the rotating glass body, a second temperature profile along the longitudinal axis of the glass body so that a viscosity of glass in a region of the shoulder is at least 10dPa s and at most 10dPa s; and'}reshaping, after establishing the second temperature profile, the rotating glass body by engaging an axial forming tool, wherein engaging the axial forming tool comprises moving the axial forming tool in a direction that is axial to the longitudinal axis.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of establishing the first and/or second temperature profile comprises irradiating the rotating glass body at least intermittently with laser radiation.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of establishing the first temperature profile comprises establishing the first temperature profile so that the viscosity of the glass in any portion of a region from an end face of the glass body up to at least beyond a position of the shoulder is between 10dPa s and 10dPa s and drops to room temperature ...

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Номер записи: 89
01-02-2018 дата публикации

PROCESSING 3D SHAPED TRANSPARENT BRITTLE SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20180029920A1
Автор: Marjanovic Sasha, Nieber Albert Roth, Piech Garrett Andrew, Tsuda Sergio, Wagner Robert Stephen
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Methods are provided for laser processing arbitrary shapes of molded 3D thin transparent brittle parts from substrates with particular interest in substrates formed from strengthened or non-strengthened Corning Gorilla® glass (all codes). The developed laser methods can be tailored for manual separation of the parts from the panel or full laser separation by thermal stressing the desired profile. Methods can be used to form 3D surfaces with small radii of curvature. The method involves the utilization of an ultra-short pulse laser that may be optionally followed by a COlaser for fully automated separation. 1. A glass article having a 3D surface , the glass article having at least one edge having a plurality of defect lines extending at least 250 microns , the defect lines each having a diameter less than or equal to about 5 microns.2. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article comprises strengthened glass.3. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article comprises unstrengthened glass.4. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the edge has an Ra surface roughness less than about 0.5 microns.5. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the edge has subsurface damage up to a depth less than or equal to about 75 microns.6. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein a distance between the defect lines is less than or equal to about 7 microns. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/530,379 filed on Oct. 31, 2014, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/917,127 filed on Dec. 17, 2013, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/024,581 filed on Jul. 15, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/046,360 filed on Sep. 5, 2014; the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.The next wave of consumer electronics products is incorporating not only software and hardware innovations, but also changes that have design and functional appeal. New products are being announced and released on a ...

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Номер записи: 90
17-02-2022 дата публикации

METHODS TO CONTROL THERMAL VARIATION DURING TUBE CONSUMPTION IN GLASS TUBE CONVERTING

Номер: US20220048804A1
Автор: "OMalley Connor Thomas", Barnard Christelle Ruby, Matusick Joseph Michael, McNelis Kevin Patrick
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Methods for producing articles from a glass tube include securing a working end of the glass tube in a glass tube holder of a converter having a plurality of processing stations including a heating station and a forming station. An initial length of the glass tube includes a plurality of serial segments, each of the plurality of serial segments corresponding to one article and having an article number. The methods include heating the working end of the glass tube in the heating station, adjusting an amount of heating of the glass tube in the heating station based on the article number at the working end of the glass tube, and forming a feature of the article in the forming station. Adjusting the amount of heating based on the article number reduces variation in tube temperature, article dimensions, or both, from one article number to the next article number. 1. A method for producing a plurality of articles from a glass tube , the method comprising:securing a working end of the glass tube in a glass tube holder of a converter having a plurality of processing stations comprising at least one heating station and at least one forming station after the at least one heating station, wherein the converter moves the glass tube holder through the plurality of processing stations, wherein an initial length of the glass tube comprises a plurality of serial segments, each of the plurality of serial segments corresponding to one article and having an article number;heating the working end of the glass tube at the at least one heating station;increasing or decreasing an amount of heating of the glass tube based on the article number corresponding to the working end of the glass tube, wherein increasing or decreasing the amount of heating based on the article number reduces variation in tube temperature, article dimensions, or both, from one article number to the next article number;forming at least one feature of the article at the working end of the glass tube in the at least ...

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Номер записи: 91
17-02-2022 дата публикации

METHODS TO CONTROL SHAPE UNIFORMITY IN GLASS TUBE CONVERTING PROCESSES

Номер: US20220048805A1
Автор: Fournel Olivier, McNelis Kevin Patrick
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Methods for producing glass articles from glass tube includes securing a glass tube in a holder of a converter; rotating the glass tube; and passing the glass tube through processing stations, which include at least a heating station and a forming station, to form one or more features at a working end of the glass tube. An active time is an amount of time the glass tube is engaged with a heating element or a forming tool while in a processing station, and an exposure index for the processing station is the rotational speed of the glass tube multiplied by a number of heating elements or forming tools in the processing station multiplied by the active time. An absolute difference between the exposure index and a nearest integer is less than or equal to 0.30, which reduces temperature and dimensional inhomogeneity around a circumference of the glass tube. 1. A method for producing a plurality of glass articles from glass tube , the method comprising:securing a glass tube in a holder of a converter comprising a plurality of processing stations, the processing stations comprising at least one heating station and at least one forming station;rotating the glass tube about a center axis of the glass tube in the holder; and an active time of the processing station is an amount of time the glass tube is maintained in engagement with at least one heating element or at least one forming tool while in the processing station;', 'an exposure index for the processing station is equal to the rotational speed of the glass tube within the holder multiplied by a number of heating elements or a number of forming tools in the processing station and multiplied by the active time of the glass tube in the processing station; and', 'an absolute difference between the exposure index and a nearest integer is less than or equal to 0.30., 'passing the glass tube through each of the plurality of processing stations to form one or more features at a working end of the glass tube, wherein, for any ...

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Номер записи: 92
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Dynamically bendable automotive interior display systems

Номер: US20210029842A1
Автор: Khaled LAYOUNI, Timothy Michael Gross, Torsten Nath, Wendell Porter Weeks
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

Embodiments of a dynamically bendable automotive interior display system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a display, a dynamically bendable cover substrate assembly disposed over the display, wherein the cover substrate assembly comprises a cover substrate with a bend axis, and a reversible support attached to at least a portion the cover substrate that dynamically bends the cover substrate along the bend axis in a cycle from a first radius of curvature to a second radius of curvature and from the second radius of curvature to the first radius of curvature. In one or more embodiments, the system includes one or more frames that partially house the display and are attached to the cover substrate.

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Номер записи: 93
01-02-2018 дата публикации

GLASS ARTICLE AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR GLASS ARTICLE

Номер: US20180031743A1
Автор: Kobayashi Yusuke, WAKATSUKI Hiroshi
Принадлежит: Asahi Glass Company, Limited

The glass article has a three-dimensional shape. The glass article contains a first surface and at least one second surface opposite to the first surface, and contains a bent part in at least one place of the first surface or the second surface. 139- (canceled)40. An interior member for transportation device , comprising:a glass having a bent part having a first surface and a second surface,wherein the second surface of the glass has a static friction coefficient of 1.0 or less when the static friction coefficient is measured by placing a pseudo-finger contactor on the second surface of the glass and moving the pseudo-finger contactor at a rate of 10 min/second in a state of applying a load of 30 g.41. The interior member according to claim 40 ,wherein the second surface of the glass is on an outer front surface side.42. The interior member according to claim 40 ,wherein the glass is a laminated glass comprising two or more sheets of glass and a resin film between the sheets of glass.43. The interior member according to claim 40 ,wherein the bent part contains at least one site having an average radius of curvature of 30 cm or less.44. The interior member according to claim 40 ,wherein the bent part contains at least one site having a Gaussian curvature of not 0.45. The interior member according to claim 44 ,wherein the Gaussian curvature is negative.46. The interior member according to claim 40 ,wherein the second surface of the glass has a roughness on the surface.47. The interior member according to claim 46 ,wherein the roughness has an antiglare property.48. The interior member according to claim 40 ,wherein the first surface or the second surface of the glass comprises a low reflection film.49. The interior member according to claim 40 ,wherein the second surface of the glass comprises a antifouling film.50. The interior member according to claim 49 ,wherein the antifouling film comprises a fluorine compound.51. The interior member according to claim 40 , ...

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Номер записи: 94
30-01-2020 дата публикации

COVER GLASS AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF USING GLASS WOOL

Номер: US20200031704A1
Автор: LEE Tae Ho, NEMOTO Atsushi, OH Sun Hee, YOU Jun Woo
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A method of manufacturing a cover glass is provided. The method comprises providing a glass base; forming a glass support portion by printing glass onto the glass base; and applying glass wool onto the glass support portion. 1. A method of manufacturing a cover glass , the method comprising:providing a glass base;forming a glass support portion by printing glass onto the glass base; andapplying glass wool onto the glass support portion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of the glass support portion by printing glass onto the glass base is performed using a three dimensional printer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after the applying of the glass wool claim 1 , melting the glass wool to form a molten glass wool.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , after the melting of the glass wool claim 3 , a diameter of the molten glass wool is in a range of 1 μm to 10 μm.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein: 'valleys disposed between adjacent protrusions,', 'after the melting of the glass wool, the cover glass includes a surface having a plurality of protrusions; and'}wherein a height between a first valley and its adjacent protrusions is in a range of 1.85 μm to 2.05 μm.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising claim 3 , after the melting of the glass wool claim 3 , performing a glass strengthening process.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising claim 6 , after the glass strengthening process claim 6 , performing a polishing process.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glass base includes a flat portion.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the glass base further includes a curved portion disposed at an edge of the flat portion.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the providing of the glass base includes:arranging a flat glass substrate; andthermoforming the glass substrate in a mold.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein:the glass base includes at least one side surface; andthe glass support portion is integrally formed on the side ...

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Номер записи: 95
04-02-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLD-FORMING GLASS

Номер: US20210032150A1
Автор: Cho Dongyoung, CHOI Hyun-soo, KIM Ki-nam, Kim Shin
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Disclosed are embodiments of a method of forming a curved glass article. In the method, a mold having a curved surface is provided. A self-adhesive layer is disposed on the curved surface. A glass sheet is bent into conformity with the curved surface at a temperature less than the glass transition temperature of the glass sheet. The glass sheet includes a first major surface and a second major surface in which the second major surface is opposite to the first major surface. The first major surface is adhered to the self-adhesive layer. A frame is bonded to the second major surface of the glass sheet, and the glass sheet is removed from the self-adhesive layer. A system for performing the method and a mold having a self-adhesive layer are also disclosed. 1. A method of forming a curved glass article , comprising:bending a glass sheet at a temperature less than the glass transition temperature of the glass sheet to confirm with a curved surface of a mold comprising a self-adhesive layer disposed on the curved surface, wherein the glass sheet comprises a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the second major surface is opposite to the first major surface, and wherein the first major surface is adhered to the self-adhesive layer;bonding a frame to the second major surface of the glass sheet;removing the glass sheet from the self-adhesive layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein bonding further comprising applying an adhesive to the frame or to the second major surface of the glass sheet claim 1 , positioning the frame on the second major surface claim 1 , and curing the adhesive.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive comprises at least one of a toughened adhesive claim 2 , a flexible epoxy claim 2 , an acrylic claim 2 , a urethane claim 2 , or a silicone.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the self-adhesive layer comprises at least one of a polyurethane claim 1 , a silicone claim 1 , an acrylic claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a polyolefin claim ...

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Номер записи: 96
31-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS HAVING A CURVED COVER GLASS AND A DISPLAY OR TOUCH PANEL AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20190034017A1
Автор: Boggs Jordan Thomas, Brennan Michael Timothy, Kumar Atul, Mitra Arpita, Seiderman William Michael, Sun Yawei, Weeks Wendell Porter
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Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed. 1. A vehicle interior system comprisinga base having a curved surface; a curved glass substrate comprising a first major surface, a second major surface opposing the first major surface and a minor surface connecting the first major surface and the second major surface, a thickness defined as a distance between the first major surface and the second major surface, a width defined as a first dimension of one of the first or second major surfaces orthogonal to the thickness, and a length defined as a second dimension of one of the first or second major surfaces orthogonal to both the thickness and the width, and wherein the thickness is 1.5 mm or less, and wherein the second major surface comprises a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater; and', 'a display module attached to the second major surface,', 'wherein the first radius of curvature is within 10% of the radius of curvature of the curved surface., 'a display disposed on the curved surface, the display comprising'}2. The vehicle interior system of claim 1 , wherein the width is in a range from about 5 cm to about 250 cm claim 1 , and the length is from about 5 cm to about 250 cm.3. The vehicle interior system of claim 1 , wherein the curved glass substrate is strengthened.4. The vehicle interior system of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive between the glass substrate and the display module.5. The vehicle interior system of claim 4 , wherein the glass substrate ...

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Номер записи: 97
31-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS HAVING A CURVED COVER GLASS AND A DISPLAY OR TOUCH PANEL AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20190034018A1
Автор: Boggs Jordan Thomas, Brennan Michael Timothy, Kumar Atul, Mitra Arpita, Seiderman William Michael, Sun Yawei, Weeks Wendell Porter
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Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed. 1. A kit comprising:a curved and cold-bent glass substrate that comprises a first major surface, a second major surface opposing the first major surface and a minor surface connecting the first major surface and the second major surface, a thickness defined as a distance between the first major surface and the second major surface, a width defined as a first dimension of one of the first or second major surfaces orthogonal to the thickness, and a length defined as a second dimension of one of the first or second major surfaces orthogonal to both the thickness and the width, and wherein the thickness is 1.5 mm or less, and wherein the second major surface comprises a first radius of curvature; anda frame having a curved surface having the first radius of curvature, wherein the curved surface is coupled to the second major surface of the curved glass substrate.2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the first radius of curvature is 250 nm or greater and wherein the width is in a range from about 5 cm to about 250 cm claim 1 , and the length is from about 5 cm to about 250 cm.3. The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a display module claim 1 , a touch panel claim 1 , or a display module and a touch panel.4. The kit of claim 3 , wherein the display module comprises a display and a back-light unit.5. The kit of claim 4 , wherein the display comprises a second glass substrate that is curved and comprises a display surface having a second ...

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Номер записи: 98
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Bent glass plate for optical use and fabrication method thereof

Номер: US20160039705A1
Автор: Koji SEGI, Nobuhiro Maeda, Satoshi Kato
Принадлежит: Japan 3D Devices Co Ltd

With conventional bent glass plates and fabricating method thereof, it has been difficult to fabricate bent glass plates with high productivity while achieving both high shape precision and high surface smoothness. According to the present invention directed to a glass plate with 2 mm or less thickness, a bent glass plate for optical use with a shape precision PV value of 50 um or less and a surface roughness Ra value of 5 nm or less was achieved by appropriately controlling the temperature of the glass plate, the temperatures of upper and lower press dies, and the press pressure; and quickly and uniformly cooling the glass plate to a predetermined temperature.

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Номер записи: 99
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Method for supporting a glass sheet

Номер: US20160039706A1
Автор: Ashoka G. Jinka, Dean M. Nitschke, James P. Schnabel, Jr., Scott Charles Morrow, Thomas J. Zalesak
Принадлежит: Glasstech Inc

A method for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a glass processing operation may include adjusting a support structure so that multiple spaced apart support members of the support structure cooperate to define a shape that corresponds to a desired end shape of the glass sheet. The method may further include contacting the glass sheet with the support members until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled. Furthermore, the support structure may include a frame and a support assembly associated with the frame, the support assembly including the support members and a support connected to the support members such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the support. The support may further be connected to the frame at two locations on the frame such that the support spans an open area between the two locations on the frame.

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Номер записи: 100