Formed type flat panel for use in a cathode ray tube

摘要

The present invention provides a formed type flat panel made of tinted glass, which is capable of satisfying the UL standard for implosion resistance thereof. The formed type flat panel of the present invention includes a substantially rectangular faceplate having an substantially flat external surface and a curved inner surface; a skirt portion extending backward from a periphery of the faceplate; a corner portion joining the faceplate and the skirt portion. The faceplate has a specially tailored thickness distribution so at to accomplish aforementioned capability.