METHOD FOR CUTTING PLATE-LIKE GLASS, AND CUTTING DEVICE THEREFOR

摘要

A method for cutting a plate-like glass (G) by at least locally heating the plate-like glass (G) along a planned cutting line (5), whereby the entire plate-like glass (G) is cut by at least locally heating the plate-like glass (G) along the planned cutting line (5) while supporting members (2, 8) for supporting the plate-like glass (G) from the rear surface side on both ends at a site that is away from the planned cutting line (5) are arranged away from one another such that a space (S) is formed between the supporting members (2, 8) on the rear surface side of the planned cutting line (5).