Support and method for manufacturing a support for a substantially flat product made of brittle material.

摘要

The article (10) is placed between recessed mold plates (30,31) and liquid bicomponent silicone rubber is injected. A bead (20) is vulcanized by heat round the edge and lower side of the article (10). Elastic spacers (36) and support brackets (26) can be incorporated. The article (10) is held in position against seals (34) by a vacuum applied through a port (32) in the upper mold (30). An Independent claim is also included for a support mount for a flat, brittle material consisting of heat resistant, additive cross-linked (hot vulcanized) bi-component silicone rubber directly injection molded and bonded to the article.