METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A GLASS PANEL FOR A CATHODE RAY TUBE

摘要

The invention relates to a method for the cooling of a cathode ray tube panel, in which a heat radiation controlling means is provided at a small distance from the panel, on either side of the panel, and parallel to the panel surface. Said means comprises a first area with a high reflectivity for heat radiation, which first area is near the center of the panel, and said means comprises a second area with a high absorption for heat radiation, which second area is near the edges of the panel. The result of this measure during the cooling of a panel is a more even temperature distribution over the surface of the panel. In particular, the temperature gradient between center and edge of the panel is reduced. Because of the glass wedge of (Real) Flat panels the center of the panel is thinner than the edge of the panel. The thinner part will normally cool down faster because of the lower heat capacity. Local temperature differences over the surface of the panel during cooling down will lead to so-called 'membrane' stresses. The method of the invention will minimize these stresses.