Glass forming apparatus and methods of forming glass ribbons
    1.
    发明授权
    Glass forming apparatus and methods of forming glass ribbons 有权
    玻璃成型设备和玻璃带形成方法

    公开(公告)号:US09388066B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US14284480

    申请日:2014-05-22

    CPC classification number: C03B17/068 C03B17/064 C03B23/037

    Abstract: Methods of forming a glass ribbon with a glass forming apparatus including a first glass roll device are disclosed. The methods include a step (I) of drawing the glass ribbon along a draw direction with the glass forming apparatus. Also included is a step (II) of adjusting a first roll member relative to a first support structure of the first glass roll device by translating the first roll member in a first linear direction parallel to a linear adjustment axis of the first support structure while the first roll member is adjustably mounted to the first support structure. Also included is a step (III) of contacting a first surface of the glass ribbon with the first roll member at a first adjusted contact location of the glass ribbon. Also disclosed are corresponding glass forming apparatus configured to form glass ribbons and draw the glass ribbons in a draw direction.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种玻璃带的形成方法,该玻璃带包括第一玻璃辊装置的玻璃形成装置。 所述方法包括用玻璃形成装置沿拉伸方向拉伸玻璃带的步骤(I)。 还包括通过使平行于第一支撑结构的线性调节轴的第一线性方向平移第一辊构件而相对于第一玻璃辊装置的第一支撑结构调整第一辊构件的步骤(II),同时 第一辊构件可调节地安装到第一支撑结构。 还包括在玻璃带的第一调整接触位置处接触玻璃带的第一表面与第一辊构件的步骤(III)。 还公开了被配置为形成玻璃带并沿着拉伸方向拉伸玻璃带的相应的玻璃成形设备。

    PULL ROLL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GLASS SHEET TENSION
    2.
    发明申请
    PULL ROLL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GLASS SHEET TENSION 审中-公开
    拉丝装置和控制玻璃张力的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140075994A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US14088733

    申请日:2013-11-25

    CPC classification number: C03B17/068 C03B13/16

    Abstract: A pull roll apparatus and method are described herein that can control a cross-draw tension and a down-draw tension of a glass sheet while manufacturing the glass sheet. In one embodiment, the pull roll apparatus includes a first driven stub roll pair, a second driven stub roll pair and a control device (e.g., PLC) that controls the first and second driven stub roll pairs while a first edge portion of the glass sheet is drawn between two vertically downtilted rolls associated with the first driven stub roll pair and while an opposing second edge portion of the glass sheet is drawn between two vertically downtilted rolls associated with the second driven stub roll pair. If desired, the pull roll apparatus may include a pulling roll assembly (located below the first and second driven stub rolls) or another set of driven stub roll pairs (located below the first and second driven stub roll pairs).

    Abstract translation: 这里描述的拉辊装置和方法可以在制造玻璃板的同时控制玻璃板的交叉拉伸张力和拉伸张力。 在一个实施例中,拉辊装置包括第一驱动短针对,第二驱动短针对和控制装置(例如PLC),其控制第一和第二被驱动短轴对,同时玻璃板的第一边缘部分 在与第一被驱动短针辊对相关联的两个垂直下倾斜的辊之间被拉伸,并且玻璃板的相对的第二边缘部分被拉伸在与第二被驱动短辊对相关联的两个垂直下倾的辊之间。 如果需要,拉辊装置可以包括牵引辊组件(位于第一和第二被驱动短辊下方)或另一组驱动短轴对(位于第一和第二被驱动短辊对下方)。

    REPOSITIONABLE HEATER ASSEMBLIES FOR GLASS PRODUCTION LINES AND METHODS OF MANAGING TEMPERATURE OF GLASS IN PRODUCTION LINES
    4.
    发明申请
    REPOSITIONABLE HEATER ASSEMBLIES FOR GLASS PRODUCTION LINES AND METHODS OF MANAGING TEMPERATURE OF GLASS IN PRODUCTION LINES 审中-公开
    可生产玻璃生产线的可加热加热器组件和管理生产线玻璃温度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160096764A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US14968298

    申请日:2015-12-14

    CPC classification number: C03B17/067

    Abstract: Repositionable heater assemblies and methods of controlling temperature of glass in production lines using the repositionable heater assemblies are disclosed. The repositionable heater assembly includes a support frame, a first sled and a second sled each coupled to the support frame with bearing members that allow the first sled and the second sled to translate in a longitudinal direction. Each of the first sled and the second sled include at least one heating element, where the heating elements are spaced apart from the glass ribbon a spacing distance. The first and second sleds are movable in the longitudinal direction to controlling the spacing distance between the heating elements of the first sled and the second sled and the glass ribbon to manage temperature of the glass ribbon.

    Abstract translation: 公开了可重新定位的加热器组件和使用可重新定位的加热器组件来控制生产线中玻璃的温度的方法。 可重新定位的加热器组件包括支撑框架,第一滑板和第二滑板,每个滑架联接到支撑框架,其具有允许第一滑板和第二滑板沿纵向方向平移的轴承构件。 第一滑板和第二滑板中的每一个包括至少一个加热元件,其中加热元件与玻璃带间隔开间隔距离。 第一和第二滑板可以在纵向方向上移动,以控制第一滑板的加热元件与第二滑板和玻璃带之间的间隔距离,以控制玻璃带的温度。

    Pull roll apparatus for controlling glass sheet tension
    7.
    发明授权
    Pull roll apparatus for controlling glass sheet tension 有权
    用于控制玻璃板张力的拉辊装置

    公开(公告)号:US09061932B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-23

    申请号:US14088733

    申请日:2013-11-25

    CPC classification number: C03B17/068 C03B13/16

    Abstract: A pull roll apparatus and method are described herein that can control a cross-draw tension and a down-draw tension of a glass sheet while manufacturing the glass sheet. In one embodiment, the pull roll apparatus includes a first driven stub roll pair, a second driven stub roll pair and a control device (e.g., PLC) that controls the first and second driven stub roll pairs while a first edge portion of the glass sheet is drawn between two vertically downtilted rolls associated with the first driven stub roll pair and while an opposing second edge portion of the glass sheet is drawn between two vertically downtilted rolls associated with the second driven stub roll pair. If desired, the pull roll apparatus may include a pulling roll assembly (located below the first and second driven stub rolls) or another set of driven stub roll pairs (located below the first and second driven stub roll pairs).

    Abstract translation: 这里描述的拉辊装置和方法可以在制造玻璃板的同时控制玻璃板的交叉拉伸张力和拉伸张力。 在一个实施例中,拉辊装置包括第一驱动短针对,第二驱动短针对和控制装置(例如PLC),其控制第一和第二被驱动短轴对,同时玻璃板的第一边缘部分 在与第一被驱动短针辊对相关联的两个垂直下倾斜的辊之间被拉伸,并且玻璃板的相对的第二边缘部分被拉伸在与第二被驱动短辊对相关联的两个垂直下倾的辊之间。 如果需要,拉辊装置可以包括牵引辊组件(位于第一和第二被驱动短辊下方)或另一组驱动短轴对(位于第一和第二被驱动短辊对下方)。

    GLASS FORMING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF FORMING GLASS RIBBONS
    8.
    发明申请
    GLASS FORMING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF FORMING GLASS RIBBONS 有权
    玻璃形成装置和形成玻璃纤维的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140352356A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US14284480

    申请日:2014-05-22

    CPC classification number: C03B17/068 C03B17/064 C03B23/037

    Abstract: Methods of forming a glass ribbon with a glass forming apparatus including a first glass roll device are disclosed. The methods include a step (I) of drawing the glass ribbon along a draw direction with the glass forming apparatus. Also included is a step (II) of adjusting a first roll member relative to a first support structure of the first glass roll device by translating the first roll member in a first linear direction parallel to a linear adjustment axis of the first support structure while the first roll member is adjustably mounted to the first support structure. Also included is a step (III) of contacting a first surface of the glass ribbon with the first roll member at a first adjusted contact location of the glass ribbon. Also disclosed are corresponding glass forming apparatus configured to form glass ribbons and draw the glass ribbons in a draw direction.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种玻璃带的形成方法,该玻璃带包括第一玻璃辊装置的玻璃形成装置。 所述方法包括用玻璃形成装置沿拉伸方向拉伸玻璃带的步骤(I)。 还包括通过使平行于第一支撑结构的线性调节轴的第一线性方向平移第一辊构件而相对于第一玻璃辊装置的第一支撑结构调整第一辊构件的步骤(II),同时 第一辊构件可调节地安装到第一支撑结构。 还包括在玻璃带的第一调整接触位置处接触玻璃带的第一表面与第一辊构件的步骤(III)。 还公开了被配置为形成玻璃带并沿着拉伸方向拉伸玻璃带的相应的玻璃成形设备。

    ACTIVE EDGE ROLL CONTROL IN A GLASS DRAWING PROCESS
    9.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE EDGE ROLL CONTROL IN A GLASS DRAWING PROCESS 有权
    玻璃绘图过程中的主动边缘滚动控制

    公开(公告)号:US20130340481A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-26

    申请号:US13963176

    申请日:2013-08-09

    CPC classification number: C03B17/068

    Abstract: An apparatus for drawing a glass ribbon including an edge roll assembly that contacts the glass ribbon with a force that is dynamically altered by an actuator electrically coupled to a sensor that measures the force applied against the ribbon. Dynamic, or real-time, variation of the edge roll force minimizes stress variability in the glass ribbon and improves ribbon shape control.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于拉制玻璃带的装置,其包括边缘辊组件,所述边缘辊组件具有通过电耦合到传感器的致动器动态改变的力来接触玻璃带,该传感器测量施加在带上的力。 边缘辊力的动态或实时变化使玻璃带中的应力变化最小化,并改善了带形状控制。

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