18414908. Dynamic Mold For Forming Glass simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Dynamic Mold For Forming Glass
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David E. Kingman of San Francisco CA (US)
Albert J. Golko of Saratoga CA (US)
Dale N. Memering of New York NY (US)
William J. Skeen of Palo Alto CA (US)
Dynamic Mold For Forming Glass - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18414908 titled 'Dynamic Mold For Forming Glass
The glass forming system described in the patent application is a system that includes a support installed in a glass bending furnace, rods that define a perimeter enclosing an open space, actuators attached to the support to move the rods independently, and a pad carried by the rods with a reconfigurable engagement surface for placing a glass substrate.
- Support installed in a glass bending furnace
- Rods defining a perimeter enclosing an open space
- Actuators attached to the support to move the rods independently
- Pad carried by the rods with a reconfigurable engagement surface for placing a glass substrate
Potential Applications: - Glass manufacturing industry - Production of custom-shaped glass products - Research and development in glass forming technology
Problems Solved: - Allows for the precise shaping of glass substrates - Enables the production of complex glass shapes - Enhances efficiency in glass forming processes
Benefits: - Increased flexibility in glass forming - Improved accuracy in shaping glass substrates - Potential for cost savings in production processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Glass Forming System for Custom Glass Products This technology can be utilized in industries such as architecture, automotive, and electronics for the production of custom-shaped glass components. The market implications include increased demand for unique glass products and improved manufacturing processes.
Questions about Glass Forming System: 1. How does the reconfigurable engagement surface benefit the glass forming process? The reconfigurable engagement surface allows for flexibility in shaping glass substrates, enabling the production of custom-shaped glass products with precision.
2. What industries can benefit the most from the use of this glass forming system? Industries such as architecture, automotive, and electronics can benefit significantly from this technology due to its ability to produce custom-shaped glass components efficiently.
Original Abstract Submitted
A glass forming system includes a support that is configured to be installed in a glass bending furnace. The glass forming system further includes rods that are located adjacent to one another and spaced from each other to define a perimeter that encloses an open space. Each of the rods is coupled to the support. The glass forming system further includes actuators that are attached to the support. Each of the actuators is configured to move a corresponding one of the rods independently from the other rods. The glass forming system further includes a pad that is carried by the rods and that defines an engagement surface upon which a glass substrate is placed. A geometry of the engagement surface is reconfigurable based on movement of one or more of the rods.
