20240051864. APPARATUS FOR FORMING A GLASS RIBBON simplified abstract (CORNING INCORPORATED)
APPARATUS FOR FORMING A GLASS RIBBON
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Antoine Gaston Denis Bisson of Painted Post NY (US)
Philippe Dardart of Beaumont du Gatinais (FR)
Bruno Le Gallic of Fontainebleau (FR)
APPARATUS FOR FORMING A GLASS RIBBON - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051864 titled 'APPARATUS FOR FORMING A GLASS RIBBON
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus and method for forming a glass ribbon. It involves a support member that moves a draw stack along a support surface. The draw stack includes a housing that defines an exterior area positioned outside of the wall of the draw stack. The housing has a vent to regulate gas flow from the exterior area to a location outside of the housing and draw stack. The draw stack also includes first and second gates, each equipped with conduits to cool a central edge plate.
- The patent application describes an apparatus and method for forming a glass ribbon.
- A support member is used to move a draw stack along a support surface.
- The draw stack includes a housing that has an exterior area positioned outside of the draw stack wall.
- The housing has a vent to regulate gas flow from the exterior area to a location outside of the housing and draw stack.
- The draw stack also includes first and second gates, each equipped with conduits to cool a central edge plate.
Potential Applications:
- Glass manufacturing industry
- Production of glass ribbons for various applications such as windows, solar panels, and display screens
Problems Solved:
- Regulating gas flow in the draw stack to maintain optimal conditions for glass ribbon formation
- Cooling the central edge plate of the gates to prevent overheating and maintain quality of the glass ribbon
Benefits:
- Improved control over gas flow in the draw stack, leading to better quality glass ribbons
- Enhanced cooling of the central edge plate, reducing the risk of defects in the glass ribbon
- Increased efficiency and productivity in the glass manufacturing process
Original Abstract Submitted
in some embodiments, apparatus and methods for forming a glass ribbon can comprise a support member to move a draw stack along a support surface. in some embodiments, a housing can define an exterior area positioned outside of the wall of the draw stack and between the downstream portion of the draw stack and the housing. the housing can comprise a vent configured to regulate gas flow through the vent from the exterior area to a location outside of the housing and outside of the draw stack. in some embodiments, the draw stack can comprise first gate and a second gate. each gate can be provided with a corresponding row of conduits to cool a central edge plate.
