Overflow downdraw glass forming method and apparatus

Details Overflow downdraw glass forming method and apparatus Overflow downdraw glass forming method and apparatus

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Lazorcik, Jason L (Department: 1741)

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Forming product or preform from molten glass

C065S090000, C065S193000, C065S199000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001805

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses improved apparatuses for forming sheet glass. In one embodiment, the invention introduces a structural web that supports the forming structure in a manner such that the thermal creep which inevitably occurs has a minimum impact on the glass flow characteristics of the forming structure.

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