APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BENDING GLASS

摘要

Apparatus and a method disclosed for use in bending heated sheets of glass (G) transported generally horizontally on a conveyor (16) within a furnace heating chamber incorporate a holder (20) located above the conveyor (16) in a spaced relationship such that a heated sheet of glass can be transported under the holder (20). Gas such as air is blown upwardly through restricted opening (40) below the conveyor (16) into impingement with the heated sheet of glass (G) such that the sheet is moved upwardly into engagement with the holder (20). A mold ring is then movable under the holder (20) to receive the glass sheet (G) for bending.