Float bath for manufacturing glass; float glass forming method utilizing the same and method for installing barriers to the float bath

摘要

A float bath for manufacturing glass includes a slot formed in a bottom block of the float bath in which a molten metal is to be filled, a barrier member capable of being inserted into the slot, a receiving portion formed in at least one side block that connects with the bottom block so as to communicate with the slot, and a placing member placed in the receiving portion to be connected to one end of the barrier member.

主权项

1. A method for installing barriers to a float bath that includes a bottom block with a slot in a width direction thereof and at least one side block connected to the bottom block and extending vertically above the bottom block to form a side wall of the float bath such that the float bath is capable of holding molten metal, wherein a receiving portion is formed in a depressed region extending vertically to the top of an inner side the at least one side block that connects with the bottom block so as to communicate with the slot, the method comprising:
(a) inserting a barrier member into the slot through the receiving portion; (b) positioning a placing member in both the receiving portion and an end portion of the slot to be contacted to one end of the barrier member; and (c) fixing the placing member.