DEVICE FOR BENDING SHEET GLASS Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC C03B23/23 

FIELD: metallurgy.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device comprises profiled convex die, bending mechanism and its drive. Bending mechanism comprises pressure frame composed of two profiled plates bonded by flexible tapes. Bending mechanism drive is composed of driven shaft is arranged under mould and coupled with pressure frame edges by flexible members. Flexible tapes are locked at die centre on glass workpiece by clamps fitted at the die. Drive of the four spider-like stops outside the heath of electrical furnace connected said stops to drive then in guides made at furnace hearth.

EFFECT: ruled out glass blank breakage at glass sheet bending.

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