公开(公告)号：US20230373842A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US18027243

申请日：2021-11-23

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： James William Brown ,  Keith Mitchell Hill ,  Mark Thomas Massaro ,  Stephane Poissy

IPC: C03B35/18 ,  C03B35/16 ,  B65H20/02 ,  B65H23/188 ,  B65H23/192

CPC classification number: C03B35/188 ,  C03B35/163 ,  C03B35/165 ,  B65H20/02 ,  B65H23/1888 ,  B65H23/192 ,  B65H2301/44324 ,  B65H2404/1541 ,  B65H2701/19 ,  B65H2403/93 ,  B65H2404/117

Abstract: A manufacturing system is disclosed including a conveying apparatus with a plurality of rollers that form a travel path along which a ribbon is configured to be conveyed in a travel direction. The plurality of rollers including at least a tensioning roller having a shaft and a rotation wheel with a plurality of spokes that extend radially outward from the shaft, the plurality of spokes being configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the shaft to cause the ribbon to be conveyed in the travel direction. The manufacturing system further including a flow generator configured to direct a flow of fluid to the plurality of spokes to cause rotation of the plurality of spokes.

公开(公告)号：US09902640B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US14409899

申请日：2013-06-12

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Thierry Luc Alain Dannoux ,  Stephane Poissy

IPC: C03B23/023 ,  C03B35/20 ,  C03B23/025

CPC classification number: C03B23/023 ,  C03B23/0235 ,  C03B23/0256 ,  C03B23/0258 ,  C03B35/20 ,  C03B2225/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for modification of a work-piece at elevated temperatures. A carrier may be provided and operable to support the work-piece. A support mechanism may be provided that is movable via gross translation between a retracted position such that a distal end thereof is away from the carrier, and an extended position such that the distal end thereof is at least proximate to the carrier. A work-piece modification system may be coupled to, and disposed proximate to, the distal end of the support mechanism, and operating to facilitate modifying the work-piece at an elevated temperature. A precision tuning mechanism may couple the work-piece modification system to the support mechanism, and may operate to provide fine adjustments to an orientation, and a distance, of the work-piece modification system relative to the work-piece.

公开(公告)号：US08869560B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US14044317

申请日：2013-10-02

Applicant: Corning Incorporated

Inventor： Thierry Luc Alain Dannoux ,  Allan Mark Fredholm ,  Laurent Joubaud ,  Sophie Peschiera ,  Stephane Poissy

IPC: C03B11/06 ,  C03B23/023 ,  C03B23/025 ,  C03B35/20

CPC classification number: C03B23/023 ,  C03B23/0256 ,  C03B23/0258 ,  C03B35/202

Abstract: An apparatus and method for precision bending a glass sheet that includes an oven for heating the glass sheet to a temperature near the softening temperature of the glass sheet. A stage for supporting the glass sheet. A pair of reference surfaces on the stage for precisely locating the glass sheet on the stage. At least one bending mechanism on a pair of arms inside the oven for bending an edge portion of the glass sheet. Inward facing first stop surfaces on the arms that contact reference surfaces on the stage for precisely locating the bending mechanism on the arms relative to the stage and the glass sheet.

Abstract translation: 一种精密弯曲玻璃板的装置和方法，所述玻璃板包括用于将所述玻璃板加热到接近所述玻璃板的软化温度的温度的炉。 支撑玻璃板的舞台。 舞台上的一对参考表面，用于将玻璃板精确定位在舞台上。 在烤箱内的一对臂上的至少一个弯曲机构，用于弯曲玻璃板的边缘部分。 向内面对臂上的第一止动表面，该表面接触平台上的参考表面，用于将弯曲机构相对于平台和玻璃板精确地定位在臂上。

公开(公告)号：US20140144181A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14089988

申请日：2013-11-26

Applicant: Corning Incorporated

Inventor： Stephane Poissy

IPC: C03B13/16 ,  C03B13/04

CPC classification number: C03B13/16 ,  C03B13/04 ,  C03B17/06

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for forming sheet glass (78) includes a pair of rollers (12a, 12b) arranged in opposing relation to form a nip gap (38). At least one of the rollers (12a, 12b) is translatable to adjust a width (39) of the nip gap (38). A pair of spacer belts (34, 36) passes in between the pair of rollers (12a, 12b). The spacer belts (34, 36) are spaced apart along a length of the pair of rollers (12a, 12b) and have a thickness to set the width (39) of the nip gap (38). At least one actuator (42a, 42b) is coupled to at least one of the rollers (12a, 12b) and operable to adjust a width (39) of the nip gap (38) until the pair of spacer belts (34, 36) is gripped by the pair of rollers (12a, 12b) and the thickness of the pair of spacer belts (34, 36) sets the width (39) of the nip gap (38).

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成玻璃板（78）的装置（10）包括一对以相对关系形成辊隙（38）的辊（12a，12b）。 至少一个辊（12a，12b）可平移以调节压区间隙（38）的宽度（39）。 一对间隔带（34,36）穿过所述一对辊（12a，12b）之间。 间隔带（34,36）沿着一对辊（12a，12b）的长度间隔开，并且具有设定压区间隙（38）的宽度（39）的厚度。 至少一个致动器（42a，42b）联接到至少一个辊（12a，12b）并且可操作以调节压合间隙（38）的宽度（39），直到一对间隔带（34,36） 被所述一对辊（12a，12b）夹持，并且所述一对间隔带（34,36）的厚度设定所述夹缝间隙（38）的宽度（39）。

公开(公告)号：US20200290918A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16647207

申请日：2018-09-14

Applicant: Corning Incorporated

Inventor： Muhammad Haider Ali Basit ,  Steven Marshall Eversole ,  Nils Paul Fornell ,  Allan Mark Fredholm ,  Misha Andre Gerschel ,  James Tollef Gramstad ,  Ching-Han Ho ,  Craig Marshall Phenes ,  Stephane Poissy

IPC: C03B33/023 ,  B65G49/06 ,  C03B33/027 ,  C03B33/10 ,  C03B35/16

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated, sequential processing of a continuous glass ribbon by conveying the glass ribbon in a ribbon travel direction, forming a score line in the glass ribbon, separating a glass sheet from the glass ribbon at the score line while supporting the glass sheet with a transfer device, lowering the glass sheet onto a conveyor, and conveying the glass sheet in a sheet travel direction differing from the ribbon travel direction. By transferring and then conveying the glass sheet in a direction differing from the ribbon travel direction (e.g., a 90 degree turn) immediately after glass sheet separation, the systems and method of the present disclosure are conducive to streamlined production of glass sheets utilizing a unique production floor footprint.

公开(公告)号：US20200262733A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-20

申请号：US16757078

申请日：2018-10-16

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Steven Roy Burdette ,  Anurag Jain ,  Stephane Poissy ,  Zheming Zheng

IPC: C03B23/027 ,  C03B23/035

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a method of controlling the flow of fluid, such as air, between a stack of glass sheets during a co-sagging process. In embodiments, this involves a particular method and certain mechanical means of applying force at or near the edges and/or corners of a stack of glass sheets during a co-sagging process. In other embodiments, this involves creating low pressure regions at or near the edges and/or corners during the co-sagging process. In particular, controlling the flow of fluid between glass sheets is particularly suitable for preventing shape mismatch between two glass sheets having different thicknesses and/or compositions.

公开(公告)号：US20170158547A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15440663

申请日：2017-02-23

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Thierry Luc Alain Dannoux ,  Paul Louis Florent Delautre ,  Patrick Jean Pierre Herve ,  Laurent Joubaud ,  Stephane Poissy

IPC: C03B23/023 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: C03B23/0235 ,  C03B23/023 ,  C03B23/0256 ,  C03B23/0258 ,  H05K5/0013 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: A method of bending a glass sheet includes placing the glass sheet on a support and heating the entire glass sheet to a first viscosity. A band of heat is applied and translated along the selected region of the glass sheet in which a predetermined is to be formed over a time period to form the predetermined in the selected region. The band of heat sectionally heats the selected region to a second viscosity that is lower than the first viscosity. An actuated force is applied to the glass sheet to incrementally form the predetermined bend in the selected region according to the location of the band of heat in the selected region.

公开(公告)号：US20150232367A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14623667

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Laurent Joubaud ,  Stephane Poissy

IPC: C03B23/03 ,  C03B35/14 ,  C03B40/00

CPC classification number: C03B23/0302 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03B29/08 ,  C03B35/14 ,  C03B35/20 ,  C03B40/005 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: A bending apparatus or lehr for bending a structure, the bending apparatus having a movable shaping mold with a mold cloth disposed about portions of the movable shaping mold. The mold cloth can be replaced without reducing temperature in the bending apparatus or lehr and during normal operation of the bending apparatus or lehr.

Abstract translation: 一种用于弯曲结构的弯曲装置或退火炉，所述弯曲装置具有可移动成形模具，所述可移动成形模具设置在所述可移动成形模具的大部分周围。 在弯曲装置或退火炉中，以及弯曲装置或退火炉的正常操作期间，可以更换模布而不降低弯曲装置或退火炉的温度。

公开(公告)号：US11702356B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-18

申请号：US16849268

申请日：2020-04-15

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Philippe Dardart ,  Anurag Jain ,  Nikolaos Pantelis Kladias ,  Eric Lee Miller ,  Stephane Poissy ,  Larry Gene Smith ,  Chad Michael Wilcox

IPC: C03B23/03

CPC classification number: C03B23/0307

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a method for bending a glass substrate. The method includes actuating at least one heat shield to a first position at least partially covering an edge portion of a first major surface of the glass substrate. The method further includes heating the glass substrate. The method further includes actuating the at least one heat shield to a second position at least partially uncovering the edge portion of the glass substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20210255500A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-19

申请号：US17270305

申请日：2019-08-12

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Atul Kumar ,  Cheng-Chung Li ,  Jinfa Mou ,  Stephane Poissy

IPC: G02F1/1333 ,  B32B17/10 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The vehicle interior system includes a base having a curved surface, a display disposed on the curved surface, and a cover glass disposed on the display. The cover glass has a first region including a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a first thickness defined as a distance between the first major surface and the second major surface. The cover glass also has a second region including the first major surface, a third major surface opposite the first major surface, and a second thickness defined as a distance between the first major surface and the third major surface. The display is attached to the third major surface, and the second region corresponds to touch-sensitive region of the display. The second thickness is greater than the first thickness.