摘要 |
<p>A support assembly for supporting a glass panel during thermal processing. In one embodiment, a support assembly (10) includes a base member (12), and a mechanism (14) secured to the base member. The mechanism includes a support plate (17) adapted for contact with a panel (42), wherein the mechanism is operative to distribute the weight of the panel and support plate about a bottom surface (40) of the support plate. In a further embodiment a support assembly (100) includes a base assembly (102) and a leveling assembly (104, 105) having a plurality of plates (118) defining a support surface. An alternative embodiment of a support assembly (200) is adapted for supporting panels in a vertical position and includes a base assembly (202) and a leveling assembly (204).</p> |