Glass manufacturing apparatus and methods

    公开(公告)号:US12151965B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-26

    申请号:US17420591

    申请日:2019-12-19

    Abstract: A glass manufacturing apparatus can include a conduit connected to a delivery vessel and an inlet of a forming vessel. The conduit includes a closed sidewall surrounding a channel extending in a flow direction of the conduit. The closed sidewall is continuous from the delivery vessel to the inlet of the forming vessel to define a closed atmosphere from the delivery vessel, through the conduit, and through the inlet of the forming vessel. The glass manufacturing apparatus can include a heating enclosure including a heating wall and a first heating element. The heating wall surrounds a chamber within which the conduit extends. The first heating element is positioned within the chamber between the heating wall and the conduit to increase a temperature within the channel. Methods for manufacturing a glass ribbon with a glass manufacturing apparatus are provided.

    Methods and apparatuses for reducing heat loss from edge directors
    2.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for reducing heat loss from edge directors 有权
    降低边缘导向器热损失的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09512025B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US14278582

    申请日:2014-05-15

    CPC classification number: C03B17/064 C03B17/067 C03B17/068

    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for making a glass ribbon includes a forming wedge with a pair of inclined forming surface portions converging along a downstream direction to form a root. The apparatus further includes an edge director intersecting with at least one of the pair of downwardly inclined forming surface portions, and a replaceable heating cartridge configured to direct heat to the edge director and thermally shield the edge director from heat loss. A replaceable heating cartridge is also provided for directing heat to the edge director and thermally shielding the edge director from heat loss.

    Abstract translation: 用于制造玻璃带的装置和方法包括:成形楔,其具有沿着下游方向会聚的一对倾斜成形表面部分,以形成根部。 该装置还包括与所述一对向下倾斜的成形表面部分中的至少一个相交的边缘导向器,以及可更换的加热盒,其构造成将热量引导到边缘导向器并且热屏蔽边缘导向器免受热损失。 还提供了可替换的加热筒,用于将热量引导到边缘导向器并且热屏蔽边缘导向器免受热损失。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING INCLUSIONS IN A GLASS MAKING PROCESS
    4.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING INCLUSIONS IN A GLASS MAKING PROCESS 审中-公开
    在玻璃制造工艺中最小化包装的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160152502A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-02

    申请号:US15016973

    申请日:2016-02-05

    CPC classification number: C03B17/064

    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a glass sheet with reduced zircon inclusions in the glass sheet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises heating elements distributed vertically between the weirs of a forming wedge and the root of the forming wedge, and wherein a thermal barrier is disposed between adjacent heating elements. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在玻璃板中形成具有减少的锆石夹杂物的玻璃板的设备。 在一个实施例中,该装置包括在成形楔的堰和成形楔的根部之间垂直分布的加热元件,并且其中热障被设置在相邻的加热元件之间。 还公开了使用该装置的方法。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REDUCING HEAT LOSS FROM EDGE DIRECTORS
    5.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REDUCING HEAT LOSS FROM EDGE DIRECTORS 有权
    减少边缘导致热量损失的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150329401A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:US14278582

    申请日:2014-05-15

    CPC classification number: C03B17/064 C03B17/067 C03B17/068

    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for making a glass ribbon includes a forming wedge with a pair of inclined forming surface portions converging along a downstream direction to form a root. The apparatus further includes an edge director intersecting with at least one of the pair of downwardly inclined forming surface portions, and a replaceable heating cartridge configured to direct heat to the edge director and thermally shield the edge director from heat loss. A replaceable heating cartridge is also provided for directing heat to the edge director and thermally shielding the edge director from heat loss.

    Abstract translation: 用于制造玻璃带的装置和方法包括:成形楔,其具有沿着下游方向会聚的一对倾斜成形表面部分,以形成根部。 该装置还包括与所述一对向下倾斜的成形表面部分中的至少一个相交的边缘导向器,以及可更换的加热盒,其构造成将热量引导到边缘导向器并且热屏蔽边缘导向器免受热损失。 还提供了可替换的加热筒,用于将热量引导到边缘导向器并且热屏蔽边缘导向器免受热损失。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A GLASS RIBBON

    公开(公告)号:US20230056198A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-23

    申请号:US17794090

    申请日:2021-02-01

    Abstract: A glass manufacturing apparatus includes a forming vessel including a first end and a second end. The first end includes a vessel surface defining a recess. The glass manufacturing apparatus includes a compression block positioned within the recess and including a first surface and a contact surface that contacts the vessel surface. The compression block applies a force to the forming vessel. The first surface includes a non-planar shape. The glass manufacturing apparatus includes a support apparatus including a support surface supporting the compression block. The support surface is in contact with a portion of the first surface.

    GLASS MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHODS INCLUDING A THERMAL SHIELD

    公开(公告)号:US20210032149A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-04

    申请号:US16766973

    申请日:2018-11-28

    Abstract: A glass manufacturing apparatus includes an enclosure including an interior area and a vessel positioned at least partially within the interior area of the enclosure. The vessel includes a trough and a forming wedge including a pair of downwardly inclined surfaces that converge at a root of the vessel. A draw plane extends from the root of the vessel through an opening of the enclosure in a draw direction. The apparatus includes a thermal shield moveable along an adjustment direction extending perpendicular to the draw plane. The thermal shield includes a non-metallic outer shell and a thermal insulating core. Additionally, methods of manufacturing a glass ribbon with the glass manufacturing apparatus are provided.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING INCLUSIONS IN A GLASS MAKING PROCESS
    10.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMIZING INCLUSIONS IN A GLASS MAKING PROCESS 审中-公开
    在玻璃制造工艺中最小化包装的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160257596A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-08

    申请号:US15155196

    申请日:2016-05-16

    CPC classification number: C03B17/064

    Abstract: A method for forming a glass sheet with reduced inclusions is disclosed. The method includes flowing molten glass over converging forming surfaces of a forming body positioned within an enclosure. The forming body is heated with a plurality of heating elements separated from the forming body by an inner wall of the enclosure. The temperature T2 at the bottom of the forming body is decoupled from the temperature T1 at the top of the forming body by an insulating thermal barrier positioned between two adjacent heating elements of the plurality of heating elements such that a change in T2 does not cause a substantial change in T1.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成具有降低的夹杂物的玻璃板的方法。 该方法包括使熔融玻璃流过位于外壳内的成形体的会聚形成表面。 成形体被多个加热元件加热,多个加热元件通过外壳的内壁与成形体分离。 成形体底部的温度T2通过位于多个加热元件的两个相邻的加热元件之间的绝热热屏障在成形体的顶部与温度T1分离,使得T2的变化不会导致 T1的实质性变化。

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