18611288. TRANSFER APPARATUS BY AIR FLOATING FOR MANUFACTURING OF INSULATED GLAZING UNITS simplified abstract (CORNING INCORPORATED)
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TRANSFER APPARATUS BY AIR FLOATING FOR MANUFACTURING OF INSULATED GLAZING UNITS
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GEON-HWA Lee of Gwangsan-gu (KR)
TRANSFER APPARATUS BY AIR FLOATING FOR MANUFACTURING OF INSULATED GLAZING UNITS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18611288 titled 'TRANSFER APPARATUS BY AIR FLOATING FOR MANUFACTURING OF INSULATED GLAZING UNITS
The patent application describes an air-floating transfer apparatus for manufacturing insulated glazing units (IGUs).
- The apparatus includes a frame with multiple rows of air blowers that expel air towards one surface of the glass being transported.
- Between the rows of air blowers, there are multiple rows of exhaust support plates with exhaust holes to selectively exhaust air.
- An opening and closing unit controls the exhaust holes based on the thickness of the glass being transported.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of insulated glazing units (IGUs) - Glass processing industry - Automated production lines for glass products
Problems Solved: - Efficient transfer of glass during manufacturing process - Control of air flow for different glass thicknesses - Improved productivity and quality in IGU production
Benefits: - Enhanced efficiency in manufacturing process - Consistent quality of IGUs - Reduced manual labor and handling of glass
Commercial Applications: - Glass manufacturing companies - Construction industry for windows and doors - Home improvement and renovation businesses
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or publications on air-floating transfer systems for glass manufacturing processes.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on advancements in air-floating transfer technology for glass manufacturing processes may be relevant to this patent application.
Questions about the Air-Floating Transfer Apparatus for Manufacturing Insulated Glazing Units:
1. How does the apparatus improve the efficiency of manufacturing IGUs? The apparatus improves efficiency by providing controlled air flow for transferring glass and adjusting to different glass thicknesses.
2. What are the potential cost savings for companies using this technology? Companies can save costs by reducing manual labor, improving productivity, and ensuring consistent quality of IGUs.
Original Abstract Submitted
An air-floating transfer apparatus for manufacturing insulated glazing units (“IGUs”). The apparatus includes a frame arranged at a certain angle on one side of a conveyor belt, a support for the frame, and an air pump supplying air to the frame. The frame comprises multiple rows of air blowers that expel air towards one surface of the glass being transported by the operation of the air pump, and between these multiple rows of air blowers, there are arranged multiple rows of exhaust support plates with exhaust holes formed at regular intervals to selectively exhaust air discharged from the air blowers. Additionally, the device includes an opening and closing unit that opens or closes the exhaust holes of the exhaust support plates depending on the thickness of the glass being transported.
