TWI586622B - Method and apparatus for laminate fusion - Google Patents

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TWI586622B
TWI586622B TW102127631A TW102127631A TWI586622B TW I586622 B TWI586622 B TW I586622B TW 102127631 A TW102127631 A TW 102127631A TW 102127631 A TW102127631 A TW 102127631A TW I586622 B TWI586622 B TW I586622B
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用於層壓熔合的方法及裝置 Method and apparatus for lamination fusion 【相關申請案之交叉引用】[Cross-reference to related applications]

此申請案依據專利法主張享有2012年8月1號申請之美國專利臨時申請案第61/678,218號的優先權權益,本案仰賴該案內容且該案內容以引用方式全文併入本案。 This application is based on the patent law claiming the priority rights of U.S. Patent Provisional Application No. 61/678,218, filed on August 1, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

此申請案與以下案件有關:2011年8月30號准專利且標題為「層疊玻璃製品及其製造方法(Laminated Glass Articles and Methods of Making Thereof)」之美國專利第8,007,913號,該案係讓予Coppola等人並由Coppola等人所共有;2012年5月24號申請並讓予Coppola等人且標題為「用於控制層疊熔合製程中之玻璃流的方法和裝置(Apparatus and Method for Control of Glass Streams in Laminate Fusion)」之美國專利申請案第13/479701號;及2012年7月26號申請並讓予Kersting等人且標題為「耐火內襯結構及其在玻璃熔合拉引法中的用途(Refractory Liner Structure and Use in Glass Fusion Draw)」之美國專利申請案第61/676028號,本案仰賴該等案件內容且該等案件以引用方式全文併入本案,但本案未主張享有該等案件的優先權。 This application is related to the following: U.S. Patent No. 8,007,913, entitled "Laminated Glass Articles and Methods of Making Thereof", issued August 30, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Coppola et al., and commonly owned by Coppola et al.; and the method and apparatus for controlling the flow of glass in a lamination fusing process (Apparatus and Method for Control of Glass), filed on May 24, 2012 and assigned to Coppola et al. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/479,701, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety in its entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire disclosure (Refractory Liner Structure and Use in Glass Fusion Draw), US Patent Application No. 61/676028, which relies on the content of such cases and the cases are fully incorporated into the case by reference, but the case does not claim to have such cases. priority.

本發明大體上有關一種用於製造層疊式熔合玻璃的 方法和裝置。 The present invention generally relates to a method for making laminated fused glass Method and apparatus.

先前技術中仍存在諸多缺陷。本發明的目的在於解決這些缺陷及/或為先前技術提供諸多改進。 There are still many shortcomings in the prior art. It is an object of the present invention to address these deficiencies and/or provide numerous improvements to the prior art.

本發明提供一種用於控制層疊熔合玻璃製造中之玻璃流的方法和裝置。更明確言之,本發明提供一種用於在層疊熔合製程中控制核心層下隔熱管(「核心管」)相對於覆蓋層上隔熱管(「覆蓋管」)的相對空間定位(spatial orientation)的方法和裝置。控制該等管的相對空間定位允許控制該個別玻璃流及所產生之玻璃層疊板的厚度。在實施例中,覆蓋管與核心管可配置成使該等管可各自相對於另一管而獨立移動或調整。在實施例中,覆蓋管與核心管可配置在隔焰外罩箱(「隔焰室」)中的一腔室內,使得該隔焰室的上部分與該隔焰室的下部分可在空間上相對於彼此而各自獨立移動或調整,藉以控制個別的覆蓋層玻璃流和核心層玻璃流及控制所產生之玻璃層疊板的厚度。 The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the flow of glass in the manufacture of laminated fused glass. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for controlling the relative spatial orientation of a thermal insulation tube ("core tube") under the core layer relative to a thermal insulation tube ("cover tube") on the cover layer in a lamination fusion process. Method and device. Controlling the relative spatial positioning of the tubes allows control of the individual glass streams and the thickness of the resulting glass laminate. In an embodiment, the cover tube and the core tube can be configured such that the tubes can each be independently moved or adjusted relative to the other tube. In an embodiment, the cover tube and the core tube may be disposed in a chamber in the flame envelope box ("gasket") such that the upper portion of the chamber and the lower portion of the chamber are spatially Each is independently moved or adjusted relative to each other to control individual cover glass flow and core layer glass flow and to control the thickness of the resulting glass laminate.

110‧‧‧上隔熱管 110‧‧‧Insulation pipe

120‧‧‧覆蓋層玻璃流 120‧‧‧Overlay glass flow

130‧‧‧下隔熱管 130‧‧‧Under heat pipe

140‧‧‧核心層玻璃流 140‧‧‧core glass flow

150‧‧‧間隙 150‧‧‧ gap

160‧‧‧覆蓋層堰-堰尺寸 160‧‧‧Overlay layer-堰 size

170‧‧‧邊緣滾子 170‧‧‧Edge Roller

180‧‧‧拉引滾子 180‧‧‧ Pulling roller

300‧‧‧裝置 300‧‧‧ device

320‧‧‧第一上部分 320‧‧‧ first part

325‧‧‧上部分 325‧‧‧ upper part

340‧‧‧第二下部分 340‧‧‧ second part

345‧‧‧下部分 345‧‧‧下下

350‧‧‧熱源元件 350‧‧‧ Heat source components

355‧‧‧密封區域 355‧‧‧ Sealed area

357‧‧‧開口 357‧‧‧ openings

360‧‧‧耐火內襯/輻射密封件 360‧‧‧Reflectory lining/radiation seals

370‧‧‧熱密封件 370‧‧‧Heat seals

380‧‧‧傳統密封件 380‧‧‧Traditional seals

510‧‧‧架高機構 510‧‧ ‧ high institutions

510a‧‧‧架高機構的一端/側 510a‧‧ ‧ one end / side of the heightening mechanism

510b‧‧‧架高機構的另一端/側 510b‧‧‧The other end/side of the elevated structure

520‧‧‧升高 520‧‧‧ elevated

530‧‧‧側臂連接物 530‧‧‧Side arm connector

540‧‧‧架高機構 540‧‧ ‧ high organization

550‧‧‧保持固定、升高或下降 550‧‧‧Keep fixed, raised or lowered

720‧‧‧向左或向右橫向移動 720‧‧‧Land to the left or right

750‧‧‧在相反方向上橫向移動 750‧‧‧ lateral movement in the opposite direction

910‧‧‧下降 910‧‧‧ decline

920‧‧‧升高 920‧‧‧ Elevated

930a‧‧‧傾斜/逆時針旋轉 930a‧‧‧ tilt/counterclockwise rotation

950‧‧‧下降 950‧‧‧ decline

960‧‧‧升高 960‧‧‧ elevated

970a、970b‧‧‧旋轉 970a, 970b‧‧‧ Rotation

1110‧‧‧順時針旋轉 1110‧‧‧Rotate clockwise

1112‧‧‧y-軸 1112‧‧‧y-axis

1120、1310‧‧‧逆時針旋轉 1120, 1310‧‧‧Counterclockwise rotation

1312‧‧‧x-軸 1312‧‧‧x-axis

1320‧‧‧順時針旋轉 1320‧‧‧clockwise rotation

1500‧‧‧機器人 1500‧‧‧Robot

1510、1520‧‧‧工業用機器人 1510, 1520‧‧ industrial robots

本發明之實施例:第1圖圖示習知雙重式熔合裝置(100)的概要剖面圖及製程,該製程使來自上隔熱管(110)的覆蓋層玻璃流(120)跨越間隙(150)流到來自下隔熱管(130)的核心層玻璃流(140)上。 Embodiments of the Invention: Figure 1 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view and process of a conventional dual fusion device ( 100 ) that causes a cover glass flow ( 120 ) from an upper insulated tube ( 110 ) to span a gap ( 150) ) flows onto the core layer glass stream ( 140 ) from the lower insulated tube ( 130 ).

第2圖圖示第1圖之習知雙重式熔合裝置(100)的示例側視圖及製程。 Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary side view and process of a conventional dual fusion device ( 100 ) of Figure 1.

第3圖圖示在本發明揭示之裝置(300)與製程中,第1圖之雙重式熔合裝置(100)的示例性端視概要剖面圖。 Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an exemplary end view of the dual fusion device ( 100 ) of Figure 1 in the apparatus ( 300 ) and process of the present invention.

第4圖圖示本發明所揭示之裝置的側面概要剖面圖,在第3圖之本發明揭示裝置(300)中併入第1圖和第2圖中所示的層疊熔合拉引裝置。 Fig. 4 is a side elevational cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of the present invention, and the laminated fusion drawing apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is incorporated in the apparatus ( 300 ) of the present invention in Fig. 3.

第5圖圖示一本發明揭示裝置的示例性端視概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間位置(即,相對移動運動)的獨立架高機構。 Figure 5 is a schematic end elevational view of an apparatus of the present invention having a relative spatial position for adjusting the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle (i.e., relative Mobile motion) independent heightening mechanism.

第6圖圖示第5圖中本發明所揭示之裝置運動的示例性側面概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(即,受控制的「升降動作(heaving)」)的獨立架高機構(510540)。 Figure 6 is a diagram showing an exemplary side elevational view of the movement of the apparatus disclosed in Figure 5 for adjusting the relative space of the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle chamber. Relationship (ie, controlled "heaving") of independent elevated structures ( 510 , 540 ).

第7圖圖示一本發明揭示裝置的示例性端視概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(另一種相對移動運動)的獨立架高機構。 Figure 7 is a schematic end elevational view of an apparatus of the present invention having a relative spatial relationship for adjusting the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle (another relative Mobile motion) independent heightening mechanism.

第8圖圖示第7圖中本發明所揭示之裝置運動的示例性側面概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分與隔焰室下部分之相對空間關係(即,受控制的「橫移動作(swaying)」)的獨立架高機構。 Figure 8 is a diagram showing an exemplary side elevational view of the movement of the apparatus disclosed in Figure 7 for adjusting the relative spatial relationship of the upper portion of the muffle to the lower portion of the muffle (i.e., controlled) The independent heightening mechanism of "swaying".

第9圖圖示一本發明揭示裝置的示例性端視概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係的獨立架高機構,其中該相對空間關係尤其是指滾動(或該上部分320的「傾斜」930a或該下部分 340的「滾動」970a)。 Figure 9 is a schematic end elevational view of an apparatus of the present invention having an independent height for adjusting the relative spatial relationship between the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle The mechanism, wherein the relative spatial relationship refers in particular to scrolling (or "tilt" 930a of the upper portion 320 or "scrolling" 970a of the lower portion 340 ).

第10圖圖示本發明揭示之裝置運動的側面正視圖以說明第9圖。 Figure 10 is a side elevational view of the movement of the apparatus disclosed herein to illustrate Figure 9.

第11圖和第12圖分別圖示一本發明揭示裝置的另一個示例性端視概要正視圖和側面概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(尤其是滾動)的獨立架高機構(例如第9圖和第10圖中所示的機構510和機構540)。 11 and 12 respectively illustrate another exemplary end view of a device and a side elevational view of a device for adjusting the upper portion of the muffle ( 320 ) and the muffle A separate elevated mechanism (e.g., mechanism 510 and mechanism 540 shown in Figures 9 and 10) of the relative spatial relationship (especially rolling) of the portion ( 340 ).

第13圖和第14圖分別圖示一本發明揭示裝置的另一個示例性端視概要正視圖和側面概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係的獨立架高機構(例如第9圖和第10圖中所示的機構510和機構540),其中該相對空間關係尤其是指滾動(或該上部分320的「傾斜」1310或該下部分340的「傾斜」1320)。 Figures 13 and 14 respectively illustrate another exemplary end elevational overview and side elevational elevational view of a device disclosed herein for adjusting the upper portion of the muffle ( 320 ) and the muffle a separate elevated mechanism of the relative spatial relationship of portions ( 340 ) (e.g., mechanism 510 and mechanism 540 shown in Figures 9 and 10), wherein the relative spatial relationship refers in particular to scrolling (or the upper portion 320 ) Tilt "1310" or "tilt" 1320 of the lower portion 340 ).

第15圖圖示具有獨立調整或運動機構之一本發明揭示裝置的另一個示例性側面概要正視圖。 Figure 15 illustrates another exemplary side elevational elevational view of the apparatus of the present invention with one of the independent adjustment or motion mechanisms.

第16圖圖示可利用本發明揭示裝置實現之由相同或不同玻璃組成的各種可行組合及代表性厚度比的示例性圖形。 Figure 16 illustrates an exemplary graph of various possible combinations and representative thickness ratios of the same or different glasses that can be implemented using the disclosed apparatus of the present invention.

現將參照附圖(若有的話)詳細描述本發明的各種實施例。參閱各種實施例並非用於限制本發明的範圍,本發明範圍僅受後附請求項的範圍所限定。此外,本案說明書中所舉出的任何實例並非作為限制並僅列舉出本案所請發明諸多 可行實施例中的其中某些實施例。 Various embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings, FIG. The various embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the scope of the appended claims. In addition, any examples cited in the present specification are not intended to be limiting, and only a few Some of these embodiments are possible.

在實施例中,所揭示的裝置及製造和使用方法提供 一或更多個有利的特徵或態樣,包括例如以下討論者。在任一請求項中所載之特徵或態樣大體上可應用於本發明所有方面上。任一請求項中所載之任何單個或多個特徵或態樣可與任一個或多個其他請求項中所載之其他特徵或態樣組合或交換。 In an embodiment, the disclosed apparatus and method of manufacture and use are provided One or more advantageous features or aspects include, for example, the following discussion. The features or aspects contained in any of the claims are generally applicable to all aspects of the invention. Any single or multiple features or aspects contained in any one of the claims may be combined or exchanged with other features or aspects contained in any one or more other claims.

「包括」、「包含」或諸如此類用語意指「包括..., 但不限於...」之意,即包含且並非唯一(not exclusive)。 "include", "include" or the like means "including..., But not limited to..." is meant to be inclusive and not exclusive.

在本發明實施例的描述中使用「約」來修飾例如組 成物中的成份含量、濃度、體積、製程溫度、製程時間、產量、流動速率、壓力、黏度及諸如此類數值及其範圍或構件尺寸及諸如此類數值和其範圍時,意指例如:因用來製備材料、組成物、複合物、濃約液、構成零件、製品或使用調配物的一般測量和操作步驟;因這些步驟中的粗心錯誤;因進行該等方法所使用之起始材料或成分的製造商、來源或純度不同;及諸如此類考量所導致在該數值的量上可能發生變動。「約」或「大約」一詞亦包括一具有特定初始濃度或混合物的組成物或調配物會由於老化而導致在數量上有所差異,及一具有特定初始濃度或混合物的組成物或調配物因進行混合或處理而導致在數量上有所差異。本案後附之請求項涵蓋此等「大約」量的等效量。 In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "about" is used to modify, for example, a group. Ingredients content, concentration, volume, process temperature, process time, yield, flow rate, pressure, viscosity, and the like, and ranges or component sizes thereof, and such values and ranges thereof, are meant, for example, for preparation General measurement and procedure for materials, compositions, composites, concentrates, constituent parts, articles or formulations; use of carelessness in these steps; manufacture of starting materials or ingredients used in performing such methods The quotient, source or purity are different; and such considerations may result in variations in the amount of this value. The term "about" or "about" also includes a composition or formulation having a particular initial concentration or mixture that varies in quantity due to aging, and a composition or formulation having a particular initial concentration or mixture. There is a difference in quantity due to mixing or processing. The request attached to this case covers the equivalent of these "about" quantities.

「選用性」或「視情況需要」意指接下來所敘述的 事件或情況可能發生或不發生,及意指該敘述包括會發生該 事件或情況的實例及不會發生該事件或情況的實例。 "Selectability" or "as appropriate" means the following An event or situation may or may not occur, and means that the statement includes that An instance of an event or situation and an instance of the event or situation that does not occur.

在實施例中,「實質上由...組成(consisting essentially of)」可表示例如:一種具有可獨立調整的隔熱管、耐火內襯或隔焰區的層疊式玻璃製品製造裝置;及一種使用所揭示具有可獨立調整之隔熱管、耐火內襯或隔焰區的裝置以製造層疊式玻璃製品的方法,其如文中所界定者。 In an embodiment, "consisting essentially of" may mean, for example, a laminated glass article manufacturing apparatus having independently adjustable heat insulating tubes, refractory linings or flame zones; and A method of making a laminated glass article using the disclosed apparatus having an independently adjustable insulated tube, refractory lining or flame zone, as defined herein.

本發明之具有可獨立調整的隔熱管、耐火內襯或隔焰區的層疊式玻璃製品製造裝置、製造該層疊式玻璃製品的方法、所形成的層疊式玻璃製品、本發明之組成物或本發明之調製物可包括請求項中所列出的構件或步驟,並加上其他構件或步驟,且所加上的其他構件或步驟不會實質影響本發明組成物、製品、裝置或製造方法及用途之基本和新穎性質(例如特定玻璃組成、特定添加劑或成分、特定試劑、特定結構材料或構件、特定熔化或拉引條件,或這類所選定的結構、材料或製程變數)。 A laminated glass product manufacturing apparatus having an independently adjustable heat insulating tube, a refractory lining or a flame barrier region, a method of manufacturing the laminated glass product, a formed laminated glass product, a composition of the present invention or Modulations of the invention may include the components or steps listed in the claims, plus other components or steps, and other components or steps added may not materially affect the compositions, articles, devices or methods of manufacture of the invention. And basic and novel properties of the use (eg, specific glass composition, specific additives or ingredients, specific reagents, specific structural materials or components, specific melting or drawing conditions, or such selected structures, materials, or process variables).

除非另有特別說明,否則文中所使用的不定冠詞「一」或「一個」及其對應的定冠詞「該」意指「至少一個」或「一或更多個」之意。 The indefinite articles "a" or "an" and "the"

可能使用所屬技術領域中具有通常技藝者所熟知的縮寫,例如用於表示小時或數小時的「h」或「hrs」,表示公克的「g」或「gm」,表示毫升的「ml」,及表示室溫的「rt」,表示奈米的「nm」及諸如此類的縮寫。 It is possible to use abbreviations well known to those skilled in the art, such as "h" or "hrs" for hours or hours, "g" or "gm" for grams, indicating "ml" of milliliters, And "rt" indicating room temperature, which means nanometer "nm" and the like.

文中針對構件、成份、添加劑、尺寸、條件及諸如 此方面的特定值和較佳值及其數值範圍僅作為示範之用;這些數值並未排除其他界定的數值或在界定範圍內的其他數值。本發明之裝置和方法可包括文中所述的數值、特定數值、更特定數值及較佳數值(包括明確指出或隱含的中間值和範圍)中的任意值或任意組合。 For components, ingredients, additives, dimensions, conditions, and the like The specific values and preferred values and ranges of values in this respect are for illustrative purposes only; these values do not exclude other defined values or other values within the defined scope. The apparatus and method of the present invention may include any value or any combination of numerical values, specific numerical values, more specific numerical values, and preferred numerical values (including intermediate values and ranges explicitly indicated or implied).

本發明是關於在層疊熔合拉引機(LFDM)中的玻璃 板製造法。更明確言之,是依據已知用於製造層疊式玻璃板的方法和裝置(見,US 4,214,886)而發展出本發明。 The present invention relates to glass in a laminated fusion draw machine (LFDM) Board manufacturing method. More specifically, the present invention has been developed in accordance with methods and apparatus known for use in the manufacture of laminated glass sheets (see, U.S. Patent No. 4,214,886).

用於形成層疊式玻璃的裝置和製程是在融合拉引製 程(核心層)的上方使用單一個固定的(覆蓋層)隔熱管溢流出熱流體狀玻璃而形成三層式的玻璃複合物(見第1圖),本發明為該裝置和製程提供改進替代方案。 The device and process for forming laminated glass are in the form of fusion pull The top of the process (core layer) uses a single fixed (cover layer) insulated tube to overflow the hot fluid glass to form a three-layered glass composite (see Figure 1). The present invention provides improvements to the apparatus and process. alternative plan.

由於原專利之形成裝置的隔熱管經過設計以用於特 定的玻璃組成物和流動速率,因此該等隔熱管在空間上是固定的且無法彼此相對移動。該裝置的用途在操作上僅限於例如用於特定的雙層玻璃(glass pair)、厚度比、流動速率和黏度。 Because the insulation tube of the original patent forming device is designed for special The glass composition and flow rate are such that the insulated tubes are spatially fixed and cannot move relative to each other. The use of the device is limited in operation, for example, for a particular glass pair, thickness ratio, flow rate, and viscosity.

當覆蓋層玻璃的黏度或流動速率與設計條件不同 時,覆蓋層流與核心層流之間的玻璃匯流處會變得不穩定且不能形成優質的玻璃層疊板。本發明揭示的裝置和方法可用於多種玻璃組合和厚度比(如文中所界定的核心層/覆蓋層),同時可確保玻璃流的穩定匯流。 When the viscosity or flow rate of the cover glass is different from the design conditions At the time, the glass confluence between the blanket laminar flow and the core laminar flow becomes unstable and does not form a high quality glass laminate. The apparatus and method disclosed herein can be used with a variety of glass combinations and thickness ratios (such as the core layer/cover layer as defined herein) while ensuring a stable confluence of the glass stream.

藉著適當地按比例縮放(scaling)每個玻璃流的流動 速率和黏度,可使用相同裝置在同一運行進程(run)或不同運 行進程中製造具有多種厚度比和玻璃組成的層疊式玻璃板。此外,當黏度或流動速率的變化受到熱環境的限制時,使該覆蓋管相對於核心管呈傾斜(tilting)及使兩管一齊傾斜可進一步擴大該製程的可操作範圍(window)。使該覆蓋層隔熱管能夠交叉傾斜(cross tilt)可提供能確保該層疊製品之覆蓋層與覆蓋層的對稱性或具有期望不對稱性的控制。 By scaling the flow of each glass stream appropriately Rate and viscosity, can use the same device in the same running process (run) or different operations A laminated glass sheet having various thickness ratios and glass compositions was fabricated in the course of the process. In addition, when the change in viscosity or flow rate is limited by the thermal environment, tilting the cover tube relative to the core tube and tilting the tubes together further expands the operable window of the process. Having the cover insulation tube cross tilt can provide control that ensures symmetry or desired asymmetry of the cover and cover layers of the laminate.

所揭示的裝置和方法可為單一個形成裝置提供實質靈活性以形成具有例如以下性質的玻璃層疊板:實質厚度均勻;廣範圍的厚度比(如文中所界定的核心層/覆蓋層);及廣泛的對稱或不對稱之玻璃組成物。 The disclosed apparatus and method can provide substantial flexibility for a single forming apparatus to form a glass laminate having properties such as uniform thickness: a wide range of thickness ratios (such as core layers/cover layers as defined herein); A wide range of symmetrical or asymmetrical glass compositions.

在實施例中,可製造出兩種不對稱的層疊板(laminate),例如,一種是其中一個覆蓋層比另一個覆蓋層厚;及另一種是覆蓋層、核心層或兩者從一邊緣過渡到另一邊緣的厚度會逐漸變化(例如,入料邊緣比壓縮邊緣厚)。 In an embodiment, two asymmetric laminates can be fabricated, for example, one is one cover layer thicker than the other cover layer; and the other is a cover layer, a core layer, or both transition from one edge The thickness to the other edge will gradually change (for example, the feed edge is thicker than the compressed edge).

選擇該等隔熱管之間的適當間隙對於在層疊熔合製程中確保使玻璃穩定匯流而言是一項重要參數。最適當的間隙與覆蓋層玻璃和核心層玻璃的黏度及流動速率有關。因此,具有可調整該等隔熱管間之間隙的能力允許製造商再使用相同裝置的同時,還可使用更多樣的玻璃組成和流動速率。 Selecting the appropriate gap between the insulated tubes is an important parameter for ensuring a stable flow of the glass during the lamination fusing process. The most appropriate gap is related to the viscosity and flow rate of the cover glass and core glass. Thus, having the ability to adjust the gap between the insulated tubes allows the manufacturer to reuse the same device while using a wider variety of glass compositions and flow rates.

此外,當黏度或流動速率的變化受到熱環境的限制時,使該覆蓋管相對於核心管而呈傾斜或兩管同時傾斜可進一步擴大該製程的操作範圍(window)。例如,在使用如US4,214,886中所述設備進行的實驗中,在該等隔熱管之間使 用1 ½英吋的固定間隙。對於具有相同黏度的覆蓋層玻璃和核心層玻璃而言,此製程可良好運作。然而,當該覆蓋層玻璃的組成改變而具有較低黏度時,觀察玻璃匯流不穩定,而造成厚度不均勻。本發明藉著提供可獨立調整該隔熱管間隙的能力來解決此問題。 In addition, when the change in viscosity or flow rate is limited by the thermal environment, tilting the cover tube relative to the core tube or simultaneously tilting the two tubes further expands the operating window of the process. For example, in experiments conducted using equipment as described in U.S. Patent 4,214,886, between such insulated tubes Use a fixed clearance of 1 1⁄2 inch. This process works well for cover glass and core glass with the same viscosity. However, when the composition of the cover glass is changed to have a lower viscosity, the glass confluence is observed to be unstable, resulting in uneven thickness. The present invention solves this problem by providing the ability to independently adjust the gap of the insulated pipe.

本發明所揭示之裝置和方法的另一項優點是使覆蓋層隔熱管具有交叉傾斜的能力,此項能力能控制所製成之層疊板的覆蓋層-覆蓋層之對稱性或具有期望的不對稱性。若目標是用於強化用途及形成例如熱膨脹係數(CTE)具有顯著差異的雙層式玻璃組成物(即,核心層與覆蓋層),即使覆蓋層厚度只有些微變化也可能造成大幅變形。因此,可藉由使該覆蓋層隔熱管交叉「傾斜」(「滾動」)來解決對覆蓋層與覆蓋層流量變化的控制。 Another advantage of the apparatus and method disclosed herein is the ability of the cover insulation tube to have a cross-tilt capability that controls the symmetry of the cover-cover layer of the resulting laminate or has the desired Asymmetry. If the goal is to enhance the use and form a two-layer glass composition (i.e., a core layer and a cover layer) having significant differences in coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), even a slight change in the thickness of the cover layer may cause substantial deformation. Therefore, the control of the change in the flow rate of the cover layer and the cover layer can be solved by causing the cover insulating tube to cross "tilt" ("roll").

本發明不僅限於該些只具有兩個隔熱管的實例,且本發明可經調適而與US4,214,886的多層式層疊板併用。因此,該等隔熱管堆疊中的每個隔熱管可具有全部或一部份的文中所述相對運動能力。 The invention is not limited to such examples having only two insulated tubes, and the invention can be adapted for use with the multi-layer laminate of US 4,214,886. Thus, each of the insulated tubes in the stack of insulated tubes can have all or a portion of the relative motion capabilities described herein.

本發明關於一種單內襯熔合拉引機(LFDM)系統,該系統提供覆蓋層隔熱管、核心層隔熱管或兩者的精確調整,以允許改變玻璃組成物的組合及厚度比,而無需在停止或排空該系統上耗費時間。在替代實施例中,該隔焰室的各個部分、狗屋(dog house,即內襯)或個別的覆蓋層隔熱管和核心層隔熱管可獨立進行調整以達到同樣精確的調整目標。藉由本發明可提供以下調整(亦可參見表2): 兩隔熱管之間的間隙高度調整,例如0.5英吋至3英吋;每個隔熱管可具有「傾斜(tilt)」能力以允許覆蓋層隔熱管可相對於核心層隔熱管而傾斜,或兩隔熱管聯合傾斜;每個隔熱管可具有「滾動(roll)」能力(此調整對於覆蓋層隔熱管而言特別重要,以如期望般地控制層疊板的對稱性或不對稱性);及每個隔熱管可具有水平移動(「左-右」)能力(此能力可用於調整該設備,以容許熱膨脹且可相對於核心層玻璃帶定位該覆蓋層玻璃帶。此外,水平或「左-右」移動能力可用於探索該玻璃匯流的製程靈敏度及開發優越的操作參數)。 The present invention relates to a single liner fusion drawdown machine (LFDM) system that provides precise adjustment of a cover insulation tube, a core layer insulation tube, or both to allow for a change in the combination and thickness ratio of the glass composition. There is no need to spend time on stopping or emptying the system. In an alternate embodiment, the various portions of the muffle chamber, the dog house or the individual cover insulation and core insulation tubes can be independently adjusted to achieve the same precise adjustment target. The following adjustments are provided by the present invention (see also Table 2): The gap height between the two insulated tubes is adjusted, for example, 0.5 inches to 3 inches; each insulated tube may have a "tilt" capability to allow the cover insulating tube to be insulated relative to the core layer. Tilting, or two insulated tubes in combination; each insulated tube can have a "roll" capability (this adjustment is especially important for overlay insulation tubes to control the symmetry of the laminate as desired or Asymmetry); and each insulated tube may have a horizontal movement ("left-right") capability (this capability can be used to adjust the device to allow for thermal expansion and to position the cover glass ribbon relative to the core glass ribbon. In addition, horizontal or "left-right" mobility can be used to explore the process sensitivity of the glass manifold and develop superior operating parameters).

美國專利第4,214,886號中所述的層疊熔合製程將兩種不同組成的玻璃結合成雙層式(2)或三層式(3)的層疊板。可藉由例如油模型模擬(oil model simulation)、數學模式建立及觀察而確定來自該上管之玻璃流落在下管中之玻璃上的落下距離(drop distance),其中該上管提供覆蓋層玻璃或外層玻璃的來源,且該下管提供核心層玻璃的來源,而該落下距離度對於保持最終層疊板的良好玻璃品質而言很重要。儘管不受限於理論,但通常認為當兩個液態玻璃流匯合在一起時,該兩液態玻璃流的黏度必需近乎相等。落下距離搭配液態玻璃黏度可建立該上方玻璃流的速度。此外,兩管之間的距離較佳為一致或接近一致。換言之,介於該上管最低部分與該下管最高部分之間的距離為實質等距,或使該等管之間的間隙尺寸或間隔尺寸大致相同。要滿足至少這些要求,需要使用具有廣大移動範圍的裝置。當該上管最低部分與該下 管最高部分之間的落下距離不是實質等距時,可能產生層疊板缺陷。在實施例中,所揭示的裝置可修正在該上管與下管間之間隔尺寸(管間隙、管傾斜、管滾動或上述之組合)上的差異。 The laminated fusion process described in U.S. Patent No. 4,214,886 incorporates two different compositions of glass into a two-layer (2) or three-layer (3) laminate. The drop distance from the glass of the upper tube falling on the glass in the lower tube can be determined by, for example, oil model simulation, mathematical mode establishment, and observation, wherein the upper tube provides a cover glass or The source of the outer glass, and the lower tube provides a source of core glass, which is important to maintain good glass quality of the final laminate. Although not limited by theory, it is generally believed that when two liquid glass streams are brought together, the viscosity of the two liquid glass streams must be nearly equal. The drop distance is matched to the viscosity of the liquid glass to establish the velocity of the upper glass stream. In addition, the distance between the two tubes is preferably uniform or nearly uniform. In other words, the distance between the lowest portion of the upper tube and the highest portion of the lower tube is substantially equidistant, or the gap size or spacing dimension between the tubes is substantially the same. To meet at least these requirements, it is necessary to use a device with a wide range of movement. When the upper part of the upper tube and the lower part When the drop distance between the highest portions of the tube is not substantially equidistant, a laminate defect may occur. In an embodiment, the disclosed apparatus can correct for differences in the spacing (tube gap, tube tilt, tube rolling, or combinations of the above) between the upper and lower tubes.

在實施例中,本發明提供一種用於在層疊熔合製程 中控制玻璃流匯合及所製成之層疊式玻璃板品質的裝置和方法。在實施例中,所揭示的裝置可包含如同在申請中之USSN 13/479,701中所揭示的擋板(又稱為匯流調整板,CAP),該擋板可移動,舉例而言例如可在該上管底部區域處的凹槽或狹縫中垂直移動。此等擋板可由各種合適材料中的任一種材料製做而成,且此等擋板可位於該上管的兩個長側或側面處或沿著該上管的兩個長側或側面而設置。在實施例中,該等擋板的長度較佳可與該等管的根部長度(root)相同。該等擋板的高度足以容納上管與下管之間所需移動和間隔。在實施例中,可藉由例如位於各擋板遠端處的桿來提供管間隙和管傾斜的調整,且該等桿可伸出裝置外。 In an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for laminating fusion processes Apparatus and method for controlling the convergence of glass streams and the quality of the laminated glass sheets produced. In an embodiment, the disclosed apparatus may include a baffle (also referred to as a baffle adjustment plate, CAP) as disclosed in USSN 13/479,701, the application of which is movable, for example, in the Vertical movement in the groove or slit at the bottom region of the upper tube. The baffles may be made of any of a variety of suitable materials, and such baffles may be located at or along the two long sides or sides of the upper tube or along the two long sides or sides of the upper tube. Settings. In an embodiment, the length of the baffles is preferably the same as the root length of the tubes. The height of the baffles is sufficient to accommodate the desired movement and spacing between the upper and lower tubes. In an embodiment, adjustment of the tube gap and tube tilt may be provided by, for example, a rod located at the distal end of each baffle, and the rods may extend out of the device.

在實施例中,本發明提供一種形成層疊式玻璃板的裝置,該裝置包括:下管,該下管提供該層疊板之核心層的第一玻璃流;及第一上管,該上管提供落至該第一玻璃流上的第二玻璃流,該第二玻璃流在該層疊板的內部核心層上形成第一外覆層;隔焰室(muffle),包括:第一上部分,該第一上部分具有頂部及至少兩個長 側(long side);及第二下部分,該第二下部分具有開放底部及至少兩個長側,該第一隔焰室部分及該第二隔焰室部分界定出一腔室,且該腔室分別被該第一上管及該下管所佔據,即,該隔焰室提供用於容納該等管的絕熱腔室;耐火內襯(狗屋),該耐火內襯位在由隔焰室所形成的外殼與被該第一上管和該下管所佔據的腔室之間;至少一間隙密封件(gap seal),即,該(些)間隙密封件位在靠近介於該隔焰室第一上部分之底部與該隔焰室第二下部分之頂部間的間隙處;至少一熱源(例如,加熱器元件,例如熾棒,或此類加熱元件),該至少一熱源位在該隔焰室之第一上部分與第二下部分的其中至少一者內;及調整系統(即,可調整的支撐與移動系統),該調整系統可操作地進行調整以改變以下至少一者的相對位置:該隔焰室之上部分相對於該隔焰室之下部分的相對位置;該第一上管之第一堰相對於第二堰的相對位置;介在該第一上管與該下管之間的第一間隙與第二間隙的相對位置;及上述之組合。 In an embodiment, the present invention provides an apparatus for forming a laminated glass sheet, the apparatus comprising: a lower tube providing a first glass stream of a core layer of the laminate; and a first upper tube providing the upper tube a second glass stream falling onto the first glass stream, the second glass stream forming a first outer coating on the inner core layer of the laminate; the muffle comprising: a first upper portion, the The first upper portion has a top and at least two long a second side having an open bottom and at least two long sides, the first muffle portion and the second muffle portion defining a chamber, and the second lower portion The chamber is occupied by the first upper tube and the lower tube, respectively, that is, the muffle chamber provides an insulating chamber for accommodating the tubes; a refractory lining (dog house), the refractory lining is located An outer casing formed by the flame chamber and a chamber occupied by the first upper tube and the lower tube; at least one gap seal, that is, the gap seal(s) are located adjacent to the gap seal a gap between a bottom of the first upper portion of the muffle chamber and a top portion of the second lower portion of the muffle; at least one heat source (eg, a heater element, such as a hot rod, or such a heating element), the at least one heat source Positioned in at least one of the first upper portion and the second lower portion of the muffle chamber; and an adjustment system (ie, an adjustable support and movement system) operatively adjusted to change at least Relative position of one: the relative position of the upper portion of the muffle relative to the lower portion of the muffle ; First weir tube of the first relative position of the second weir; a relative position between the first gap in the first dielectric tube and the lower pipe and the second gap;, and combinations of the above.

該下管的頂部與該第一上管的底部是藉由位於一長側上的第一間隙及位於另一長側上的第二間隙而彼此隔開。該下管的位置及該第一上管的位置可各自獨立調整,藉以控 制該第一間隙、第二間隙或該兩間隙的尺寸。可調整該上管的位置以改變該上管之該第一堰相對於第二堰的相對位置,藉以控制位在該核心層玻璃上之覆蓋層玻璃的尺寸厚度。 The top of the lower tube and the bottom of the first upper tube are separated from each other by a first gap on one long side and a second gap on the other long side. The position of the lower tube and the position of the first upper tube can be independently adjusted for control The first gap, the second gap, or the size of the two gaps are made. The position of the upper tube can be adjusted to change the relative position of the first side of the upper tube relative to the second side, thereby controlling the size thickness of the cover glass on the core layer glass.

該調整系統從例如上方、下方、側面、邊緣、角落 或以上位置之組合而個別獨立地支撐該隔焰室上部分及該隔焰室下部分。該調整系統可包括以下至少一個可獨立調整的物件:懸掛器(例如,從上方連接);升降器、千斤頂、液壓伸縮柱(hydraulic ram)(從下方連接);機器人(例如,可從例如上方、下方、側面、邊緣、角落等處連接工業用機器人)及上述之組合。工業用機器人可以是例如可在三個或更多個軸向上操作的自動控制、可再編程、多用途編程的操作器,或上述操作器之組合。 The adjustment system is from, for example, top, bottom, side, edge, corner The upper portion of the muffle and the lower portion of the muffle are individually and independently supported by a combination of the above positions. The adjustment system can include at least one of the following independently adjustable items: a hanger (eg, connected from above); a lifter, a jack, a hydraulic ram (connected from below), a robot (eg, from above, for example) , industrial robots are connected to the lower, side, edge, corner, etc.) and combinations thereof. The industrial robot can be, for example, an automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multi-purpose programmed operator that can operate in three or more axial directions, or a combination of the above.

該至少一密封件可包括,例如: 第一密封件,該第一密封件位在該隔焰室的第一上部分與第二下部分之間且靠近該等管的第一間隙和第二間隙(該第一密封件使腔室內和該等管或該等隔焰室部分間之間隙區域中的熱損失減至最小且維持加熱穩定性或均勻性,該第一密封件可例如由耐火材料製成,例如由一個或更多個磚塊所製成); 第二密封件,該第二密封件位在靠近該隔焰室的第一上部分及第二下部分之處(例如位在該隔焰室的第一上部分及第二下部分之間),且位在靠近該第一密封件並遠離該等管的第一間隙和第二間隙之處(該第二密封件使經由第一密封件逸散而出的熱損失減至最小。該第二密封件可例如由撓性耐火材 料製成,例如由Safil®氧化鋁纖維製成);第三密封件,該第三密封件位在靠近該隔焰室的第一上部分及第二下部分之處,且位在靠近該第二密封件並遠離該等管的第一間隙和第二間隙之處(該第三密封件可以是例如撓性耐火材料,例如矽氧(silicone)或橡膠,且該第三密封件可減少或免除經由第一密封件或第二密封件逸散而出的空氣流損失);或上述密封件之組合。 The at least one seal can include, for example: a first sealing member positioned between the first upper portion and the second lower portion of the muffle chamber and adjacent to the first gap and the second gap of the tubes (the first sealing member enables the chamber The heat loss in the region of the gap between the tubes or the portions of the muffles is minimized and the heating stability or uniformity is maintained, the first seal being for example made of refractory material, for example by one or more Made of bricks); a second sealing member located adjacent to the first upper portion and the second lower portion of the muffle chamber (eg, between the first upper portion and the second lower portion of the muffle chamber) And located adjacent to the first seal and away from the first gap and the second gap of the tubes (the second seal minimizes heat loss from the first seal). The second seal can be, for example, a flexible refractory Made of, for example, Safil® alumina fiber; a third seal located adjacent the first upper portion and the second lower portion of the muffle chamber and located adjacent to the The second seal is located away from the first gap and the second gap of the tubes (the third seal may be, for example, a flexible refractory material such as silicone or rubber, and the third seal may be reduced Or exempting air flow loss caused by the first seal or the second seal; or a combination of the above seals.

該下管可具有例如0至6個自由度,且該第一上管可具有例如0至6個自由度(DOF)(包括中間值和中間範圍),其中至少一個管具有至少一個自由度。該下管可具有例如1至6個自由度,且該第一上管可具有例如1至6個自由度(DOF)(包括中間值和中間範圍),其中至少一個管具有至少一個自由度。 The lower tube may have, for example, 0 to 6 degrees of freedom, and the first upper tube may have, for example, 0 to 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) (including intermediate values and intermediate ranges), wherein at least one tube has at least one degree of freedom. The lower tube may have, for example, 1 to 6 degrees of freedom, and the first upper tube may have, for example, 1 to 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) (including intermediate values and intermediate ranges), wherein at least one of the tubes has at least one degree of freedom.

藉由三個移動分量(component of translation)和三個旋轉分量(component of rotaion)可界定隔焰室主體在空間中的位置,且若未受到物理性約束,該隔焰室主體可具有6個自由度。該6個自由度可包括在3維空間中的移動和旋轉運動。3個移動自由度包括:上下移動(即,升降動作(heaving));左右移動(即,橫移動作(swaying));及前後移動(即,進退動作(surging))。3個旋轉自由度包括:前後傾斜(即,前俯後仰(pitching));左右轉動(即,左轉右轉(yawing));及從一邊轉向另一邊(即,滾動動作(rolling))。在實施例中,該下管可固定在空間中,並可在該第一上管之6個自由度(DOF)中的至少 一個自由度上調整該第一上管。在實施例中,該第一上管可固定在空間中,並可在該下管之6個自由度(DOF)中的至少一個自由度上調整該下管。 The position of the muffle body in space can be defined by three component of translation and three component of rotaion, and the muffle body can have six if not physically restrained Degree of freedom. The six degrees of freedom may include movement and rotational motion in a 3-dimensional space. The three degrees of freedom of movement include: up and down movement (ie, heaving); left and right movement (ie, swaying); and forward and backward movement (ie, surging). The three rotational degrees of freedom include: front and rear tilt (ie, pitching); left and right rotation (ie, left turn yawing); and from one side to the other (ie, rolling) . In an embodiment, the lower tube can be fixed in the space and can be at least 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) of the first upper tube The first upper tube is adjusted in one degree of freedom. In an embodiment, the first upper tube may be fixed in space and the lower tube may be adjusted in at least one of six degrees of freedom (DOF) of the lower tube.

第一間隙和第二間隙的尺寸可例如是相同或不同。 The dimensions of the first gap and the second gap may be, for example, the same or different.

若該上管之第一堰的相對高度與該第二堰的相對高度相同,所形成的層疊式玻璃板在該核心層各側上具有覆蓋層且該等覆蓋層具有實質相同的厚度,及若該上管之第一堰的相對高度與該第二堰的相對高度不同,所形成的層疊式玻璃板在該核心層各側上具有覆蓋層且該等覆蓋層具有實質不同的厚度。 If the relative height of the first weir of the upper tube is the same as the relative height of the second weir, the formed laminated glass sheet has a covering layer on each side of the core layer and the covering layers have substantially the same thickness, and If the relative height of the first weir of the upper tube is different from the relative height of the second weir, the formed laminated glass sheet has a cover layer on each side of the core layer and the cover layers have substantially different thicknesses.

在實施例中,介在該上管底部與該下管間之間隙的間隔尺寸在該間隙的整個跨幅上可為實質等距,或介在該上管底部與該下管間之間隙的間隔尺寸在該間隙的整個跨幅上可能並非等距,或是以上情況之組合。 In an embodiment, the spacing between the bottom of the upper tube and the lower tube may be substantially equidistant over the entire span of the gap, or the spacing between the bottom of the upper tube and the lower tube. It may not be equidistant across the entire span of the gap, or a combination of the above.

在實施例中,本發明提供一種用於形成層疊式玻璃板的裝置,該裝置包括:下管,該下管提供第一玻璃流,該第一玻璃流形成該層疊板之核心層;及第一上管,該上管在該第一玻璃流上提供第二玻璃流,該第二玻璃流在該層疊板的內部核心層上形成該第一外覆層;該下管之頂部與該第一上管之底部是藉由位於一長側上的第一間隙及位於另一長側上的第二間隙而彼此隔開,及該下管與該第一上管之其中至少一管或兩管的位置可各自獨立調 整,藉以控制第一間隙、第二間隙或該兩間隙的尺寸。 In an embodiment, the present invention provides an apparatus for forming a laminated glass sheet, the apparatus comprising: a lower tube providing a first glass stream, the first glass stream forming a core layer of the laminate; An upper tube, the upper tube provides a second glass stream on the first glass stream, the second glass stream forming the first outer layer on the inner core layer of the laminate; the top of the lower tube and the first The bottom of an upper tube is separated from each other by a first gap on one long side and a second gap on the other long side, and at least one tube or two of the lower tube and the first upper tube The position of the tube can be adjusted independently In order to control the size of the first gap, the second gap or the two gaps.

所揭示的裝置可進一步包含獨立支撐系統,該獨立支撐系統與該下管及該第一上管各自相連,其中藉由改變與該下管及該第一上管之其中至少一管或兩管相連之該獨立支撐系統的位置而可直接或間接地獨立調整該下管及該第一上管之其中至少一管或兩管的位置。 The disclosed apparatus may further include an independent support system, each of which is coupled to the lower tube and the first upper tube, wherein at least one or two tubes of the lower tube and the first upper tube are changed The position of the independent support system is connected to directly or indirectly adjust the position of at least one of the lower tube and the first upper tube.

該獨立支撐系統可例如是以下至少一者:可從上方、下方、側面、邊緣、角落或以上位置之組合提供支撐的懸掛構件。舉例而言,該懸掛構件可包括例如軌道與台車系統,該軌道與台車系統可提供例如物理支撐及方便的移動調整,包括例如移動運動、旋轉運動、升高運動或上述運動之組合。在實施例中,可從遠端調整本發明所揭示之裝置的該下管及該第一上管之其中至少一管或兩管的位置(例如,利用與隔焰室之第一部分或第二部分之任一部分或兩部分連接的工業用機器人系統進行調整)。遠端調整能力可提供多項優點,例如藉由避免處在隔焰室內或隔焰室附近的高溫環境下而增進操作者的安全及提高設備壽命。替代性的支撐和運動結構可包括例如:以嵌套方式配置之具有3軸或4軸的平衡環結構(gimbal architecture)、具有例如兩個獨立手臂且具有1至6個自由度(DOF)之運動鏈的關節式機器人及諸如此類結構。在實施例中,與該下管及第一上管之其中一者或兩者連接的支撐系統可獨立進行以下調整:垂直地控制介於該上管底部與該下管頂部間之該等間隙的間隔尺寸;角度性地控制該第二液態玻璃流落在該第一液體玻璃流上的著陸角度 (Φ);水平地控制介在該上管底部與該下管頂部間之該等間隙的偏移尺寸(off-set dimension);或是以上調整之組合。 The independent support system can be, for example, at least one of: a suspension member that can provide support from a combination of upper, lower, side, edge, corner, or more. For example, the suspension member can include, for example, a track and trolley system that can provide, for example, physical support and convenient movement adjustments including, for example, a moving motion, a rotational motion, a raised motion, or a combination of the above. In an embodiment, the position of at least one of the lower tube and the first upper tube of the device disclosed in the present invention can be adjusted from the distal end (eg, using the first portion or the second portion of the muffle chamber) Any part or part of the industrial robot system connected to the adjustment). The remote adjustment capability provides several advantages, such as increasing operator safety and increasing equipment life by avoiding exposure to high temperatures in the muffle chamber or near the muffle chamber. Alternative support and motion structures may include, for example, a gimbal architecture having a 3-axis or 4-axis configuration in a nested manner, having, for example, two independent arms and having 1 to 6 degrees of freedom (DOF). Articulated robots of the kinematic chain and the like. In an embodiment, the support system coupled to one or both of the lower tube and the first upper tube can independently perform the following adjustments: vertically controlling the gap between the bottom of the upper tube and the top of the lower tube Interval size; angularly controlling the landing angle of the second liquid glass flowing on the first liquid glass stream (Φ); horizontally controlling the off-set dimension of the gap between the bottom of the upper tube and the top of the lower tube; or a combination of the above adjustments.

在實施例中,本發明提供一種用於在所揭示之裝置中形成層疊式玻璃板的方法,該方法包括:調整該上管的第一堰高度和第二堰高度之其中至少一者,藉以預先決定所形成之層疊板的該核心層與該覆蓋層之厚度比;使第一玻璃流溢流出該下管以形成該層疊板的該核心層;及使第二玻璃流同時溢流出該上管的該第一堰和該第二堰且隨後流至該第一玻璃流上,以在該層疊板的該核心層上形成該層疊板的該覆蓋層。 In an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for forming a laminated glass sheet in the disclosed apparatus, the method comprising: adjusting at least one of a first weir height and a second weir height of the upper tube, thereby Predetermining a thickness ratio of the core layer of the formed laminate to the cover layer; causing the first glass to flow out of the lower tube to form the core layer of the laminate; and allowing the second glass stream to simultaneously overflow the upper tube The first weir and the second weir and then flow onto the first glass stream to form the cover layer of the laminate on the core layer of the laminate.

該方法可進一步包括調整該隔焰室的上部分以改變該上管之第一堰高度、該第二堰高度或該兩堰的高度,藉以改變該第二玻璃流流至該第一玻璃流上的位置。 The method can further include adjusting an upper portion of the muffle chamber to change a first weir height of the upper tube, the second weir height, or a height of the two weirs, thereby changing the second glass flow to the first glass flow The location on the top.

可在使用前、使用中或使用後調整該上管的第一堰高度、第二堰高度或該兩堰的高度,藉以提供該核心層:覆蓋層之層疊板介於10:1至1:10的相對玻璃厚度比,例如該相對玻璃厚度比可為10:1、8:1、6:1、4:1、3:1、2:1、1:1、1:2、1:3、1:4、1:6、1:8及1:10,且包括中間值和中間範圍。較大或較小的玻璃核心層:玻璃覆蓋層比例是可行的,例如可為50:1、40:1、30:1、20:1、15:1、12:1、1:12、1:15、1:20、1:30、1:40及1:50,且包括中間值和中間範圍,但可能需要重新配置該裝置,例如選擇具有不同相對尺寸的隔熱管或玻 璃流饋送管。 The first crucible height, the second crucible height, or the height of the two crucibles of the upper tube may be adjusted before, during, or after use to provide the core layer: the laminate of the cover layer is between 10:1 and 1: The relative glass thickness ratio of 10, for example, the relative glass thickness ratio may be 10:1, 8:1, 6:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 1,4, 1:6, 1:8, and 1:10, and includes intermediate values and intermediate ranges. Larger or smaller glass core layers: Glass cover ratios are possible, for example 50:1, 40:1, 30:1, 20:1, 15:1, 12:1, 1:12, 1 : 15, 1:20, 1:30, 1:40 and 1:50, and includes intermediate values and intermediate ranges, but may require reconfiguration of the device, such as selecting insulated tubes or glass with different relative sizes Glass flow feed tube.

核心層的厚度可例如為1微米至1000微米,且覆蓋 層的厚度為1000微米至1微米,例如,核心層的厚度可為5微米且覆蓋層的厚度可為1微米,或該層疊板之核心層與覆蓋層的厚度比為5:2,及該層疊板之核心層與每個覆蓋層的厚度比為5:1。 The thickness of the core layer may be, for example, 1 micrometer to 1000 micrometers, and covered The thickness of the layer is from 1000 micrometers to 1 micrometer, for example, the thickness of the core layer may be 5 micrometers and the thickness of the cover layer may be 1 micrometer, or the thickness ratio of the core layer to the cover layer of the laminate is 5:2, and The thickness ratio of the core layer of the laminate to each of the cover layers is 5:1.

該方法可進一步包括在該上管的上方堆疊有複數個 上管以提供層疊式玻璃板,該層疊式玻璃板中的層數相當於上管總數的二分之一。 The method may further include stacking a plurality of the upper tubes The upper tube is provided to provide a laminated glass sheet, the number of layers in the laminated glass sheet being equivalent to one-half of the total number of upper tubes.

在實施例中,可利用任何適當方法或方向從該等管 的同一端或同一側或從該等管的相反端或相對側提供熔融玻璃入料,以將該等熔融玻璃入料供應給該下管及該上管。 In an embodiment, any suitable method or direction may be utilized from the tubes The molten glass feed is provided at the same end or the same side or from opposite or opposite sides of the tubes to supply the molten glass feed to the lower tube and the upper tube.

在實施例中,該上管底部與該下管頂部之間的間隙 或間隔尺寸在該間隙的整個跨幅上可為實質等距,即,均勻一致或實質均勻一致的間隔尺寸。在實施例中,該上管底部與該下管之間的間隙或間隔尺寸在該間隙的整個跨幅上可刻意或非刻意地呈現非等距,即,實質上非均勻一致的。在實施例中,該上管底部與該下管頂部之間的間隙或間隔尺寸可為均勻或實質均勻之間隔尺寸與非均勻之間隔尺寸的組合,即,各隔熱管可各自獨立進行調整,藉以在相反側上提供具有相同尺寸的個別間隙,或在相反側上提供具有不同尺寸的個別間隙。 In an embodiment, the gap between the bottom of the upper tube and the top of the lower tube Or the spacing dimension may be substantially equidistant over the entire span of the gap, i.e., uniform or substantially uniform spacing dimensions. In an embodiment, the gap or spacing between the bottom of the upper tube and the lower tube may be deliberately or unintentionally present non-equidistant over the entire span of the gap, ie, substantially non-uniform. In an embodiment, the gap or spacing between the bottom of the upper tube and the top of the lower tube may be a combination of a uniform or substantially uniform spacing dimension and a non-uniform spacing dimension, ie, the individual insulated tubes may be independently adjusted Thereby, individual gaps having the same size are provided on the opposite side, or individual gaps having different sizes are provided on the opposite side.

在實施例中,本發明提供一種在上述裝置中形成層 疊式玻璃板的方法,該方法包括: 使第一液態玻璃流溢流出該下管以形成該層疊板的核心層;使第二液態玻璃流溢流出該上管且隨後流至該第一液態核心玻璃流上,以在該層疊板已固化的核心層玻璃上形成該層疊板的覆蓋層;及在流入該等玻璃流之前、之中或之後或上述情況之組合,調整該下管相對於該上管的相對空間定位。 In an embodiment, the present invention provides a layer formed in the above device A method of stacking glass sheets, the method comprising: Flowing the first liquid glass out of the lower tube to form a core layer of the laminate; flowing a second liquid glass out of the upper tube and then flowing onto the first liquid core glass stream to be solidified in the laminate Forming a cover layer of the laminate on the core layer glass; and adjusting the relative spatial orientation of the lower tube relative to the upper tube before, during or after the flow into the glass streams or a combination of the above.

在實施例中,該形成層疊式玻璃板的方法可進一步包括獨立調整該上管及該下管之其中一者或兩者或對應隔焰室部分,藉以改變以下至少一者:該間隙;第二液態玻璃流落在第一液態玻璃流上的傾斜角度(θ)、著陸角度(Φ)、垂線(drop line);或上述之組合。 In an embodiment, the method of forming a laminated glass sheet may further include independently adjusting one or both of the upper tube and the lower tube or a corresponding portion of the muffle, thereby changing at least one of: the gap; The angle of inclination (θ), the angle of landing (Φ), the drop line of the liquid glass flowing on the first liquid glass stream; or a combination thereof.

若該下管的槽中的核心玻璃溫度改變,來自覆蓋層上管之玻璃流的黏度亦會改變,從而影響來自該上管的玻璃流黏度。此種情況稱為間隙變化(gap change),藉由控制所揭示之上管和下管或相應隔焰室部分之其中一者或兩者可輕易達成上述間隙變化,從而達到適當的調整和相容的玻璃流動。 If the temperature of the core glass in the trough of the downcomer changes, the viscosity of the glass stream from the upper tube of the overburden will also change, thereby affecting the viscosity of the glass stream from the upper tube. This condition is referred to as a gap change, which can be easily achieved by controlling one or both of the upper and lower tubes or portions of the respective muffle chambers disclosed to achieve proper adjustment and phase. The volume of the glass flows.

參閱該等圖式,第1圖圖示習知雙重式熔合裝置(100)及來自上隔熱管(110)之覆蓋層玻璃流(120)跨越間隙(150)流至來自下隔熱管(130)之核心層玻璃流(140)之製程的概要剖面圖。 Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 illustrates a conventional dual fusion device ( 100 ) and a cover glass flow ( 120 ) from an upper insulated tube ( 110 ) flowing across the gap ( 150 ) to the lower insulated tube ( 130 ) A schematic cross-sectional view of the process of the core layer glass stream ( 140 ).

第2圖圖示習知雙重式熔合裝置(100)及第1圖之製程的示例性側視圖。第2圖額外圖示該覆蓋層堰-堰尺寸(160,且如有需要該覆蓋層堰-堰尺寸(160)可改變)、選用性的 邊緣滾子或邊緣滾子對(ER,170,該等邊緣滾子對可保持核心玻璃流或核心玻璃板的寬度尺寸恆定或防止核心玻璃流或核心玻璃板的寬度尺寸變薄)及選用性的拉引滾子或拉引滾子對(PR,180)或牽引機滾子(該等拉引滾子可保持層疊板厚度恆定且進一步調節該層疊製程的速度。 Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary side view of a conventional dual fusion device ( 100 ) and a process of Figure 1. Figure 2 additionally illustrates the overlay 堰-堰 size ( 160 , and if desired, the overlay 堰-堰 size ( 160 ) can be changed), the optional edge roller or edge roller pair (ER, 170 , The edge roller pairs can maintain a constant width dimension of the core glass stream or core glass sheet or prevent the core glass stream or core glass sheet from being thinned in width) and optional pull roller or pull roller pair (PR) , 180 ) or tractor rollers (the pull rollers maintain the thickness of the laminate constant and further adjust the speed of the lamination process.

第3圖圖示在本發明所揭示裝置300內的第1圖之 雙重式熔合裝置(100)及製程的示例性端視概要剖面圖。該裝置300包含隔焰室結構,該隔焰室結構具有第一上部分(320)和第二下部分(340),該第一上部分(320)具有頂部和至少兩個長側,及該第二下部分(340)具有一底部和至少兩個長側。該下部分的底部包含可供玻璃層疊製品離開的開口(357)。該隔焰室結構界定且提供一腔室,且該第一上管和該下管佔據該腔室,即該隔焰室提供用於容納該等隔熱管的絕熱腔室。該隔焰室結構可進一步包括或包含一或更多個熱源元件(350),例如熾棒(glow bar)或這類加熱元件。該隔焰室結構可進一步包括或包含例如由耐火材料製成(例如碳化矽)的耐火內襯(360),簡稱「狗屋」,該耐火內襯位在由隔焰室所形成的外殼與被該第一上管和該下管所佔據的腔室之間。該耐火內襯包含上部分(325)與下部分(345),該等內襯部分保護液體玻璃流不會受到熱源元件(350)污染且可調節腔室內的加熱均勻性。 利用密封區域355隔開或劃分該等上部分(隔焰室320及內襯325)及該等下部分(隔焰室340及內襯345)。密封區域(355,嵌入物)可包括一或更多個具有不同功能或重複功能的選用性密封件,例如:由耐火材料製成的輻射密封件(360),例如可 將大量輻射熱保留在該管腔內的耐火磚;由撓性耐火材料製成的熱密封件(370),例如可進一步降低熱損失的Safil織物;及由撓性材料製成的傳統密封件(380),例如橡膠或矽氧橡膠,傳統密封件可減少對流損失並將更多的熱保留在該管腔內。熱密封件(370)可例如附接於該隔焰室的上部分(320)和下部分(340)。或者,熱密封件(370)可例如僅附接於該隔焰室的上部分(320)且鬆垮地垂落在該隔焰室的下部分上,藉以允許該隔焰室的上部分與下部分之間有更大的運動自由度。密封區域(355)是本發明所揭示之裝置和方法的一大重點,該區域能:使該隔焰室的上部分及下部分的內部中保持必要的相似溫度分佈模式(temperature profile);及允許該隔焰室的上部分和下部分可獨立進行空間上的調整。在實施例中,可在空間中獨立地調整該隔焰室的上部分和下部分以允許調整上隔熱管與下隔熱管之間的間隙區域,藉以改變所拉製而成之層疊製品中該覆蓋層玻璃與該核心層玻璃的厚度比。在實施例中,上覆蓋層管可固定在該隔焰室的上部分中,且該下核心層管可固定在該隔焰室的下部分中,如此一來,該隔焰室之上部分的空間調整會連帶造成該上覆蓋層隔熱管的空間調整。各密封件允許獨立調整該隔焰室之上部分和下部分的空間方位並從而調整該等隔熱管的相對方位,且最終控制該玻璃層疊裝置所製造之覆蓋層玻璃流與核心層玻璃流的相對厚度和均勻性。 Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an exemplary end view of the dual fusion device ( 100 ) and process of Figure 1 in the apparatus 300 of the present invention. The apparatus 300 includes a muffle structure having a first upper portion ( 320 ) and a second lower portion ( 340 ), the first upper portion ( 320 ) having a top portion and at least two long sides, and the The second lower portion ( 340 ) has a bottom and at least two long sides. The bottom of the lower portion contains an opening ( 357 ) for the glass laminate to exit. The muffle structure defines and provides a chamber, and the first upper tube and the lower tube occupy the chamber, i.e., the muffle provides an insulated chamber for receiving the insulated tubes. The muffle structure may further comprise or comprise one or more heat source elements ( 350 ), such as glow bars or such heating elements. The muffle structure may further comprise or comprise a refractory lining ( 360 ), for example a "dog house" made of a refractory material (for example, niobium carbide), the refractory lining being located in an outer casing formed by the muffle chamber Between the chamber occupied by the first upper tube and the lower tube. The refractory lining includes an upper portion ( 325 ) and a lower portion ( 345 ) that protect the liquid glass stream from contamination by the heat source element ( 350 ) and adjust the heating uniformity within the chamber. The upper portions (the muffle 320 and the inner liner 325 ) and the lower portions (the muffle 340 and the inner liner 345 ) are separated or divided by the seal region 355 . The sealing area ( 355 , insert) may include one or more optional seals having different functions or repetitive functions, such as a radiation seal ( 360 ) made of refractory material, for example, a large amount of radiant heat may be retained therein. a refractory brick in a lumen; a heat seal ( 370 ) made of a flexible refractory material, such as a Safil fabric that further reduces heat loss; and a conventional seal ( 380 ) made of a flexible material, such as rubber or Helium oxide rubber, a traditional seal that reduces convection losses and retains more heat in the lumen. A heat seal ( 370 ) can be attached, for example, to the upper portion ( 320 ) and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle chamber. Alternatively, the heat seal ( 370 ) may, for example, be attached only to the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle chamber and sag loosely on the lower portion of the muffle chamber, thereby allowing the upper portion and the lower portion of the muffle chamber There is greater freedom of movement between the parts. The sealing area ( 355 ) is a major focus of the apparatus and method disclosed herein, which is capable of maintaining the necessary similar temperature profile in the interior of the upper and lower portions of the muffle; Allowing the upper and lower portions of the muffle chamber to be independently spatially adjusted. In an embodiment, the upper and lower portions of the muffle chamber may be independently adjusted in space to allow adjustment of the gap region between the upper and lower insulated tubes, thereby altering the drawn laminate The thickness ratio of the cover glass to the core layer glass. In an embodiment, the upper cover tube may be fixed in the upper portion of the muffle, and the lower core tube may be fixed in the lower portion of the muffle, such that the upper portion of the muffle The space adjustment will cause the space adjustment of the upper cover insulation tube. Each seal allows independent adjustment of the spatial orientation of the upper and lower portions of the muffle and thereby adjusts the relative orientation of the insulated tubes, and ultimately controls the cover glass flow and core glass flow produced by the glass laminate Relative thickness and uniformity.

第4圖圖示本發明所揭示之裝置的側視概要剖面圖,在第3圖的本發明揭示裝置(300)內併入第1圖和第2圖 中所示的層疊熔合拉引裝置。 Fig. 4 is a side elevational cross-sectional view showing the apparatus disclosed in the present invention, and the laminated fusion drawing apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is incorporated in the apparatus ( 300 ) of the present invention of Fig. 3.

第5圖圖示本發明揭示裝置的示例性端視概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(即,相對移動運動)的獨立架高機構(overhead mechanism)。示例性的傳統密封件(380)位在介於該隔焰室上部分(320)與該隔焰室下部分(340)間的區域之間或周圍。在實施例中,例如,可使用第一獨立架高調整機構(510)使該上部分升高(520),其中該第一獨立架高調整機構(510)可例如是連接至運動來源(motive source,圖中未示出)的鏈條或桿子,同時可使用第二獨立架高機構使該下部分保持固定、升高或下降(550)以增加該上覆蓋層管與下核心層管之間的間隙(圖中未示出),其中該第二獨立架高機構可包括例如連接至架高機構(540,例如鏈條、桿子或諸如此類結構元件)的一或更多個側臂連接物(530,例如桿、管、樑或此類結構元件),且該機構連接至運動來源(圖中未示出)。在實施例中,舉例而言,可升高該下部分(340),同時使該上部分保持固定或下降而使該上覆蓋層管與該下核心層管之間的間隙淨值減少。在實施例中,例如,與第5圖中該些上述運動逆向的運動可分別使該上覆蓋層管與該下核心層管之間的間隙一致地加大。然而,若該上部分與該下部分做出相同的移動,則該上覆蓋層管與該下核心層管之間的間隙不會產生變化。 Figure 5 is a schematic end elevational view of the apparatus of the present invention having a relative spatial relationship (i.e., relative movement) for adjusting the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle Motion) independent overhead mechanism. An exemplary conventional seal ( 380 ) is located between or around a region between the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle. In an embodiment, for example, the upper portion can be raised ( 520 ) using a first independent elevated height adjustment mechanism ( 510 ), wherein the first independent elevated height adjustment mechanism ( 510 ) can be, for example, connected to a source of motion (motive a chain or rod of source, not shown, while the second independent elevated mechanism can be used to hold the lower portion fixed, raised or lowered ( 550 ) to increase the gap between the upper and lower core tubes a gap (not shown), wherein the second independent elevated mechanism can include, for example, one or more side arm connectors ( 530 that are coupled to the elevated mechanism ( 540 , such as a chain, pole, or the like) For example, rods, tubes, beams or such structural elements), and the mechanism is connected to a source of motion (not shown). In an embodiment, for example, the lower portion ( 340 ) can be raised while maintaining the upper portion fixed or lowered to reduce the net clearance between the upper cover tube and the lower core tube. In an embodiment, for example, the reverse movement of the motions described above in FIG. 5 may increase the gap between the upper cladding tube and the lower core layer tube, respectively. However, if the upper portion makes the same movement as the lower portion, the gap between the upper cladding tube and the lower core layer tube does not change.

第6圖圖示第5圖中本發明揭示之裝置運動的示例性側面概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(即,受控制的「升降動 作(heaving)」)的獨立架高機構(510540)。第5圖和第6圖可一起考慮或分別考慮,第5圖和第6圖概要圖示該等隔焰室部分的向上相對運動或向下相對運動(即,「升降」移動自由度)。 Figure 6 is a diagram showing an exemplary side elevational view of the movement of the apparatus disclosed in Figure 5 for adjusting the relative spatial relationship between the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle. (ie, the controlled "heaving" of the independent heightening mechanism ( 510 , 540 ). Figures 5 and 6 may be considered together or separately, and Figures 5 and 6 schematically illustrate upward relative motion or downward relative motion (i.e., "elevation" freedom of movement) of the muffle portions.

第7圖圖示本發明揭示裝置的示例性端視概要正視 圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(另一種相對移動運動)的獨立架高機構。在實施例中,例如,可使用獨立架高機構(510)使該上部分向左或向右橫向移動(720),同時可使用獨立架高機構(540)使該下部分(340)保持固定或在相反方向(即,右或左)上橫向移動(750),而使該上覆蓋層管與該下核心層管之間的兩間隙產生橫向偏移或橫向增加。 Figure 7 is a schematic end elevational view of the apparatus of the present invention having a relative spatial relationship for adjusting the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle (another relative movement) Independent) of the movement. In an embodiment, for example, the upper portion can be laterally moved ( 720 ) to the left or right using a separate elevated mechanism ( 510 ) while the lower portion ( 340 ) can be held stationary using a separate elevated mechanism ( 540 ) Or laterally moving ( 750 ) in the opposite direction (i.e., right or left), causing a lateral offset or lateral increase in the two gaps between the upper cladding tube and the lower core layer tube.

第8圖圖示第7圖中本發明所揭示之裝置運動的替 代示例性側面概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於在同一平面中調整隔焰室上部分與隔焰室下部分之相對空間關係(即,受控制的「橫移動作(swaying)」)的獨立架高機構。第7圖和第8圖可一起考慮或分別考慮,第7圖和第8圖概要圖示該個別隔焰室部分在同一平面中的左至右相對運動(即,受控制的「橫移」移動自由度)。 Figure 8 is a diagram showing the movement of the device disclosed in Figure 7 in Figure 7. Illustrating a side elevational view of the exemplary side, the apparatus has an independent spatial relationship (i.e., controlled "swaying") for adjusting the relative spatial relationship between the upper portion of the muffle and the lower portion of the muffle in the same plane Heightening mechanism. Figures 7 and 8 may be considered together or separately, and Figures 7 and 8 schematically illustrate left-to-right relative motion of the individual muffle portions in the same plane (i.e., controlled "traverse" Mobile freedom).

可預想到使該上部分從第7圖之平面向前或向後移 動(即,平面外)的類似相對運動(圖中未示出),同時使該下部分保持固定或在第7圖的平面外於相反方向中向前或向後移動,上述移動可考慮一起進行或分開進行,且概要表示該個別隔焰室部分在該紙面上前-後移動或進-出的相對運動(即, 「受控制的進退」移動自由度)。 It is envisioned that moving the upper portion forward or backward from the plane of Figure 7 Dynamic (ie, out-of-plane) similar relative motion (not shown) while keeping the lower portion fixed or moving forward or backward in the opposite direction outside the plane of Figure 7, the above movements may be considered together Or separately, and the outline indicates the relative movement of the individual muffle portions on the paper surface before or after moving in or out (ie, "Controlled advance and retreat" movement freedom).

第9圖圖示一本發明揭示裝置的示例性端視概要正 視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(尤其是「旋轉」)的獨立架高機構(510540)。在實施例中,舉例而言,例如藉著使該架高機構的一端或一側(510a)下降(例如,910)並使該架高機構的另一端或另一側(510b)升高(例如,920)可使該上部分(320)逆時針旋轉(930a)而在平面外旋轉移動(moved rotationally out of plane),同時該下部分(340)保持固定,或者,藉著使該架高機構(540)的一端或一側下降(例如,950)並使該架高機構(540)的另一端或另一側升高(例如,960)使該下部分(340)在與該上部分之旋轉軸垂直的平面中以相同或相反方向旋轉(例如,如第9圖中的旋轉動作970a和第10圖中的旋轉動作970b所示在平面中逆時針旋轉,或順時針旋轉(圖中未示出)),使得該上覆蓋層管與該下核心層管間之兩間隙之間的空間關係產生另一種獨特變化。 Figure 9 is a schematic end elevational view of an apparatus of the present invention having a relative spatial relationship for adjusting the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle (especially Rotate") independent height mechanism ( 510 , 540 ). In an embodiment, for example, by lowering one end or side ( 510a ) of the elevated mechanism (eg, 910 ) and raising the other end or the other side ( 510b ) of the elevated mechanism ( For example, 920 ) may rotate the upper portion ( 320 ) counterclockwise ( 930a ) and move rotationally out of plane while the lower portion ( 340 ) remains fixed, or by making the frame high One end or one side of the mechanism ( 540 ) is lowered (eg, 950 ) and the other end or the other side of the elevated mechanism ( 540 ) is raised (eg, 960 ) such that the lower portion ( 340 ) is in the upper portion the plane of rotation perpendicular to the axis of rotation in the same or opposite direction (e.g., rotary operation of FIG. 9 in the first rotational motion 970a and 970b shown in FIG. 10 rotates counterclockwise in the plane, or clockwise (in FIG. Not shown)), such that the spatial relationship between the gap between the upper cladding tube and the lower core tube produces another unique change.

第10圖圖示本發明揭示之裝置運動的側面正視圖 以說明第9圖。第9圖和第10圖可一起考慮或分別考慮,第9圖和第10圖概要圖示利用獨立調整該等架高機構(510540),即藉著獨立地控制兩種不同的旋轉自由度而達到獨立調整該等隔焰室部分的相對旋轉運動。第9圖的左側整理出獨立的垂直軸旋轉運動(independent perpendicular axial rotation)。 Figure 10 is a side elevational view of the movement of the apparatus disclosed herein to illustrate Figure 9. Figures 9 and 10 can be considered together or separately, and the schematic diagrams of Figures 9 and 10 illustrate the use of independent adjustment of the elevated mechanisms ( 510 and 540 ) by independently controlling two different rotational freedoms. The relative rotational movement of the portions of the muffle chambers is independently adjusted. The left side of Figure 9 organizes the independent perpendicular axial rotation.

第11圖和第12圖分別圖示一本發明揭示裝置的另 一種示例性端視正視圖和側面正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(尤其是旋轉)的獨立架高機構(例如第9圖和第10圖中所示的機構510和機構540)。在實施例中,例如,該上部分(320)可繞著y-軸(1112)順時針旋轉(1110)而在平面外旋轉移動,同時該下部分(340)可保持固定,或者,該下部分可在相反方向中旋轉(即,繞著y-軸(1112)在平面外做逆時針旋轉(1120)),使得該上覆蓋層管與該下核心層管間的該等間隙之間的空間關係產生又另一種獨特變化。第11圖和第12圖可一起考慮或分別考慮,第11圖和第12圖概要圖示利用獨立調整該等架高機構(例如,第9圖和第10圖所示的機構510和機構540),即藉著獨立地控制兩種不同的旋轉自由度而達到獨立調整該等隔焰室部分的相對旋轉運動。第11圖的左側整理出該些獨立的反向同軸旋轉運動(opposite co-linear axial rotation)。 11 and 12 respectively illustrate another exemplary end elevational and side elevational view of a device disclosed in the present invention having means for adjusting the upper portion ( 320 ) of the muffle and the lower portion of the muffle ( 340 ) A separate elevated mechanism of relative spatial relationship (especially rotation) (such as mechanism 510 and mechanism 540 shown in Figures 9 and 10). In an embodiment, for example, the upper portion ( 320 ) can be rotated clockwise ( 1110 ) about the y-axis ( 1112 ) and rotated out of plane while the lower portion ( 340 ) can remain fixed, or The portion can be rotated in the opposite direction (ie, counterclockwise ( 1120 ) out of plane about the y-axis ( 1112 )) such that the gap between the upper cladding tube and the lower core tube Spatial relationships produce yet another unique change. 11 and 12 may be considered together or separately, and the 11th and 12th schematics illustrate the use of independent adjustment of the elevated mechanisms (eg, mechanism 510 and mechanism 540 shown in Figures 9 and 10). ), that is, independently controlling the relative rotational motion of the portions of the muffle chambers by independently controlling two different degrees of rotational freedom. The left side of Fig. 11 organizes the separate opposite co-linear axial rotations.

第13圖和第14圖分別圖示一本發明揭示裝置的另 一個示例性端視概要正視圖和側面概要正視圖,該裝置具有用於調整隔焰室上部分(320)與隔焰室下部分(340)之相對空間關係(特別是旋轉)的獨立架高機構(例如第9圖和第10圖中所示的機構510和機構540)。在實施例中,例如,該上部分(320)可繞著x-軸(1312)逆時針旋轉(1310)而在平面外旋轉移動,同時該下部分(340)可保持固定,或者,該下部分(340)可在相反方向中旋轉(即,繞著x-軸(1312)在平面外做順時針旋轉(1320)),使得該上覆蓋層管與該下核心層管間的該等間隙之間的空間關係產生又另一種獨特變化。在第14圖中,第13 圖的該等對應旋轉運動係繪示成繞x-軸的平面逆時針旋轉(1310)及繞x-軸做反向的平面順時針旋轉(1320)。第13圖和第14圖可一起考慮或分別考慮,第13圖和第14圖概要圖示利用獨立調整例如上述架高機構(510)和架高機構(540),而達到獨立調整該等隔焰室部分的相對旋轉運動。 Figures 13 and 14 respectively illustrate another exemplary end elevational overview and side elevational elevational view of a device disclosed herein for adjusting the upper portion of the muffle ( 320 ) and the muffle A separate elevated mechanism for the relative spatial relationship (particularly rotation) of the portion ( 340 ) (e.g., mechanism 510 and mechanism 540 shown in Figures 9 and 10). In an embodiment, for example, the upper portion ( 320 ) can be rotated out of plane by counterclockwise rotation ( 1310 ) about the x-axis ( 1312 ) while the lower portion ( 340 ) can remain fixed, or The portion ( 340 ) can be rotated in the opposite direction (i.e., rotated clockwise ( 1320 ) out of plane about the x-axis ( 1312 ) such that the gap between the upper cladding tube and the lower core tube) The spatial relationship between them creates yet another unique change. In Fig. 14, the corresponding rotational motions of Fig. 13 are shown as a counterclockwise rotation ( 1310 ) about a plane about the x-axis and a clockwise rotation ( 1320 ) of a plane reversing about the x-axis. Figures 13 and 14 can be considered together or separately, and the schematic views of Figures 13 and 14 illustrate the independent adjustment of the equalization by means of independent adjustments such as the above-described elevated mechanism ( 510 ) and elevated mechanism ( 540 ). Relative rotational movement of the flame chamber portion.

第15圖圖示一本發明揭示裝置的另一個示例性概 要側面正視圖,該裝置具有多個獨立機構,例如一工業用機器人(1510)連接至隔焰室上部分(320),及另一個工業機器人(1520)連接至隔焰室下部分(340),以用於調整該等隔焰室部分的相對空間關係,特別是旋轉、移動、或旋轉與移動兩者。 在實施例中,第15圖中所示的配置結構可同時且獨立地調整該上部分(320)和下部分(340)各自一或更多個(例如1~6個)可能的移動運動和旋轉運動或對應的自由度,藉以可預期地改變該上覆蓋層管與下核心層管間之該等間隙任一間隙或兩間隙之間的空間關係。可獨立調整的三個旋轉自由度包括:前後傾斜(即,前俯後仰(pitching));左右轉動(即,左轉右轉(yawing));及從一邊傾向另一邊(即,滾動(rolling)或傾倒(banking))。在實施例中,單一個機器人(1500)可經過調適,使該機器人(1500)包含或整合有上述兩個機器人的兩種獨立調整機構。第15圖的右側概要整理出在x-軸、y-軸與z-軸上的全方向性可調整的自由度。 Figure 15 illustrates another exemplary schematic side elevational view of the apparatus of the present invention having a plurality of independent mechanisms, such as an industrial robot ( 1510 ) coupled to the upper portion of the muffle ( 320 ), and another An industrial robot ( 1520 ) is coupled to the lower portion ( 340 ) of the muffle for adjusting the relative spatial relationship of the muffle portions, particularly rotation, movement, or both rotation and movement. In an embodiment, the configuration shown in FIG. 15 can simultaneously and independently adjust one or more (eg, 1 to 6) possible movement movements of the upper portion ( 320 ) and the lower portion ( 340 ). A rotational motion or a corresponding degree of freedom by which the spatial relationship between the gaps or the gaps between the upper and lower core tubes can be expected to change. The three rotational degrees of freedom that can be independently adjusted include: forward and backward tilt (ie, pitching); left and right rotation (ie, left turn yawing); and from one side to the other (ie, scrolling (ie, Rolling or banking. In an embodiment, a single robot ( 1500 ) may be adapted such that the robot ( 1500 ) includes or integrates two independent adjustment mechanisms of the two robots described above. The right side of Figure 15 outlines the omnidirectional adjustability degrees of freedom on the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.

第16圖圖示可利用本發明揭示裝置實現的玻璃各種可行組合及代表性厚度比(覆蓋層:核心層)的示例性圖形。該上隔熱管槽與該下隔熱管槽之間的熱容量(thermal capability)和特定溫度差(△,delta)可創造出該裝置的操作範圍(window)。針對以下代表性的核心層與覆蓋層層疊板組合:玻璃1/玻璃2;玻璃3/玻璃4;玻璃2/玻璃2;玻璃4/玻璃5;及玻璃6/玻璃1,在該圖上介於約-25℃至約85℃的中間區段示出裝置的可操作範圍實例,其中玻璃1至玻璃6具有不同的黏度曲線。該厚度比(TR)界定為TR=(核心層厚度/(2覆蓋層厚度)。該「覆蓋層槽與核心層槽溫度差」界定為△t=(覆蓋層溫度-核心層溫度)。 Figure 16 illustrates an exemplary graph of various possible combinations of glass and representative thickness ratios (cover layer: core layer) that can be achieved using the disclosed apparatus of the present invention. The heat capacity between the upper insulated tube groove and the lower insulated tube groove (thermal The capability) and the specific temperature difference (Δ, delta) create the operating range of the device. For the following representative core layer and cover layer laminate combination: glass 1 / glass 2; glass 3 / glass 4; glass 2 / glass 2; glass 4 / glass 5; and glass 6 / glass 1, on the figure An example of an operable range of the apparatus is shown in the middle section of about -25 ° C to about 85 ° C, wherein glass 1 to glass 6 have different viscosity curves. The thickness ratio (TR) is defined as TR = (core layer thickness / (2 cover layer thickness). The "cover layer groove and core layer groove temperature difference" is defined as Δt = (cover layer temperature - core layer temperature).

在實施例中,可利用任意適當機構在六個自由度中 的任一個自由度或更多個自由度中獨立地移動個別隔熱管,藉以改變或調整該間隙(150),該任意適當機構可例如為位於遠端的伺服馬達,例如可使用可調式起重器或機器人使該伺服馬達連接至螺桿式升降器且進而連接至該等個別隔焰室部分的其中一部分。 In an embodiment, the individual insulated tubes may be independently moved in any one of six degrees of freedom, or any plurality of degrees of freedom, using any suitable mechanism to change or adjust the gap ( 150 ), any suitable mechanism It may for example be a remotely located servomotor, for example an adjustable jack or robot may be used to connect the servomotor to the screw lifter and in turn to a portion of the individual muffle sections.

在實施例中,可調整本發明所揭示具有可獨立移動 之隔焰室部分的裝置,藉以將零度的著陸角度(Φ)朝第二方向改變而具有以下的非零著陸角度(Φ):約0.1°至2°、約0.05°至2°、約0.05°至1°、0.05°至0.5°、0.05°至0.25°、0.01°至0.25°,及諸如此類的著陸角度值,且包括中間值和中間範圍。 In an embodiment, the invention disclosed can be independently moved The device of the muffle portion is configured to change the landing angle (Φ) of zero degrees toward the second direction to have the following non-zero landing angle (Φ): about 0.1° to 2°, about 0.05° to 2°, about 0.05. ° to 1°, 0.05° to 0.5°, 0.05° to 0.25°, 0.01° to 0.25°, and the like, and include intermediate values and intermediate ranges.

在實施例中,改變間隙(即,間隔尺寸)會造成從該 上覆蓋層管流出之熔融玻璃或熔化物流到從該下核心層管流出之熔融玻璃或熔化物上的速度發生變化。特別是,增加該間隙(140)的間隔尺寸可造成相對提高從該上覆蓋層管流出之玻璃熔化物流至該下熔化物上的流動速度。縮減該間隙間隔 尺寸通常可相對降低從該上覆蓋層管流出之玻璃熔化物流到該下熔化物上的流動速度。 In an embodiment, changing the gap (ie, the spacing size) will result from the The velocity of the molten glass or melt stream flowing from the upper cladding tube to the molten glass or melt flowing out of the lower core layer tube changes. In particular, increasing the spacing dimension of the gap (140) can result in a relative increase in the flow rate of the molten glass stream flowing from the upper cladding tube to the lower melt. Reduce the gap interval The size generally reduces the flow rate of the molten glass stream flowing from the upper cladding tube to the lower melt.

在實施例中,若在玻璃流的匯合或接合點處,該覆 蓋層玻璃流比該核心玻璃流要快,該覆蓋層玻璃流將會開始發生包圍現象而產生「堆積效應(piling effect)」。此現象可能對沿該管長度上的外觀玻璃質量分佈(apparent glass mass distribution)及沿拉引線上的外觀玻璃質量分佈兩者皆造成影響。堆積效應可造成在拉引線的橫向(across)和下方(down)造成板厚度的變化。次要問題可能是空氣在該覆蓋層、核心層或兩者內或困在該覆蓋層與核心層之間的可能性很高,困住的空氣可能在兩種不同玻璃層之間的界面處產生顆粒(seed)。亦可藉由改變該間隙(例如,降低該上覆蓋層玻璃流的速度)來修正此次要問題。藉著例如縮減該相對間隙尺寸可減慢該上覆蓋層玻璃流的速度。 In an embodiment, if at the junction or junction of the glass stream, the overlay The cover glass flow is faster than the core glass flow, and the cover glass flow will begin to enclose and create a "piling effect." This phenomenon may affect both the apparent glass mass distribution along the length of the tube and the apparent glass mass distribution along the pull leads. The stacking effect can cause variations in the thickness of the board in the across and down of the pull leads. A secondary problem may be that air is highly likely to be trapped between the cover layer, the core layer, or both, and the trapped air may be at the interface between two different glass layers. Produce a seed. The problem can also be corrected by changing the gap (for example, reducing the velocity of the upper cover glass flow). The speed of the upper cover glass stream can be slowed down by, for example, reducing the relative gap size.

在實施例中,於某些情況下,由於改變製程參數導 致流動或黏度改變,而需要使該等管的其中一個管傾斜。該傾斜可能造成該兩管之間的間隙不一致。若該兩管之間的距離不一致,在該管的長度下方可能發生速度不一致的情形,而造成某些上述問題。可利用本發明所揭示的裝置和方法來挽救或避免發生此問題。單個熔合管通常沒有相對傾斜不一致的情形。 In an embodiment, in some cases, due to changing process parameters The flow or viscosity changes, and one of the tubes of the tubes needs to be tilted. This tilt may cause inconsistencies in the gap between the two tubes. If the distance between the two tubes is inconsistent, a speed inconsistency may occur below the length of the tube, causing some of the above problems. The apparatus and method disclosed herein can be utilized to rescue or avoid this problem. A single fused tube typically does not have a relative tilt inconsistency.

在實施例中,該層疊玻璃製品可包含以下玻璃中之 一者、實質上由以下玻璃中之一者所構成或由以下玻璃中之一者所構成:鈉鈣矽玻璃(soda lime silicate glass)、鹼土金屬 鋁矽酸鹽玻璃(alkaline earth aluminosilicate glass)、鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃(alkali aluminosilicate)、鹼金屬硼矽酸鹽玻璃(alkali borosilicate glass)及上述玻璃之組合物。在實施例中,該玻璃製品可包括例如具有以下組成的鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃:60~72莫耳% SiO2;9~16莫耳% Al2O3;5~12莫耳% B2O3;8~16莫耳% Na2O;及0~4莫耳% K2O,其中該比例為: 其中該鹼金屬改質劑是鹼金屬氧化物。在實施例中,該鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃基材可例如是:61~75莫耳% SiO2;7~15莫耳% Al2O3;0~12莫耳% B2O3;9~21莫耳% Na2O;0~4莫耳% K2O;0~7莫耳% MgO;及0~3莫耳% CaO。在實施例中,該鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃基材可例如是:60~70莫耳% SiO2;6~14莫耳% Al2O3;0~15莫耳% B2O3;0~15莫耳% Li2O;0~20莫耳% Na2O;0~10莫耳% K2O;0~8莫耳% MgO;0~10莫耳% CaO;0~5莫耳% ZrO2;0~1莫耳% SnO2;0~1莫耳% CeO2;少於50ppm的As2O3;及少於50ppm的Sb2O3;其中12莫耳%Li2O+Na2O+K2O20莫耳%,及0莫耳%MgO+CaO10莫耳%。在實施例中,該鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃基材可例如是:64~68莫耳% SiO2;12~16莫耳% Na2O;8~12莫耳% Al2O3;0~3莫耳% B2O3;2~5莫耳% K2O;4~6莫耳% MgO;及0~5莫耳% CaO,其中:66莫耳%SiO2+B2O3+CaO69莫耳%;Na2O+K2O+B2O3+MgO +CaO+SrO>10莫耳%;5莫耳%MgO+CaO+SrO8莫耳%;(Na2O+B2O3)-Al2O3 2莫耳%;2莫耳%Na2O-Al2O3 6莫耳%;及4莫耳%(Na2O+K2O)-Al2O3 10莫耳%。在實施例中,該鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃可例如是:50~80重量% SiO2;2~20重量% Al2O3;0~15重量% B2O3;1~20重量% Na2O;0~10重量% Li2O;0~10重量% K2O;及0~5重量%(MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO);0~3重量%(SrO+BaO);及0~5重量%(ZrO2+TiO2),其中0(Li2O+K2O)/Na2O0.5。 In an embodiment, the laminated glass article may comprise one of the following glasses, consist essentially of one of the following glasses, or consist of one of the following: sodium soda lime silicate glass , alkaline earth aluminosilicate glass, alkali aluminosilicate, alkali borosilicate glass, and a combination of the above. In an embodiment, the glass article may comprise, for example, an alkali metal aluminosilicate glass having the following composition: 60 to 72 mol % SiO 2 ; 9 to 16 mol % Al 2 O 3 ; 5 to 12 mol % B 2 O 3 ; 8~16 mol % Na 2 O; and 0~4 mol % K 2 O, wherein the ratio is: Wherein the alkali metal modifier is an alkali metal oxide. In an embodiment, the alkali metal aluminosilicate glass substrate can be, for example, 61 to 75 mol % SiO 2 ; 7 to 15 mol % Al 2 O 3 ; 0 to 12 mol % B 2 O 3 ; 9~21 mol % Na 2 O; 0~4 mol % K 2 O; 0~7 mol % MgO; and 0~3 mol % CaO. In an embodiment, the alkali metal aluminosilicate glass substrate can be, for example, 60 to 70 mol % SiO 2 ; 6 to 14 mol % Al 2 O 3 ; 0 to 15 mol % B 2 O 3 ; 0~15 mol % Li 2 O; 0~20 mol % Na 2 O; 0~10 mol % K 2 O; 0~8 mol % MgO; 0~10 mol % CaO; 0~5 Mo Ear % ZrO 2 ; 0~1 mol % SnO 2 ; 0~1 mol % CeO 2 ; less than 50 ppm As 2 O 3 ; and less than 50 ppm Sb 2 O 3 ; 12 mol% Li 2 O+Na 2 O+K 2 O 20% by mole, and 0% by mole MgO+CaO 10 moles %. In an embodiment, the alkali metal aluminosilicate glass substrate can be, for example, 64 to 68 mole % SiO 2 ; 12 to 16 mole % Na 2 O; 8 to 12 mole % Al 2 O 3 ; ~3 mol % B 2 O 3 ; 2~5 mol % K 2 O; 4~6 mol % MgO; and 0~5 mol % CaO, of which: 66 mol% SiO 2 +B 2 O 3 +CaO 69 mol %; Na 2 O+K 2 O+B 2 O 3 +MgO +CaO+SrO>10 mol%; 5 mol% MgO+CaO+SrO 8 mol %; (Na 2 O+B 2 O 3 )-Al 2 O 3 2 mole%; 2 mole% Na 2 O-Al 2 O 3 6 mole%; and 4 mole% (Na 2 O+K 2 O)-Al 2 O 3 10 moles %. In an embodiment, the alkali metal aluminosilicate glass may be, for example, 50 to 80% by weight of SiO 2 ; 2 to 20% by weight of Al 2 O 3 ; 0 to 15% by weight of B 2 O 3 ; 1 to 20% by weight Na 2 O; 0 to 10% by weight of Li 2 O; 0 to 10% by weight of K 2 O; and 0 to 5% by weight (MgO + CaO + SrO + BaO); 0 to 3% by weight (SrO + BaO); 0~5 wt% (ZrO 2 + TiO 2 ), of which 0 (Li 2 O+K 2 O)/Na 2 O 0.5.

在實施例中,該鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃可例如為實質 不含鋰。在實施例中,該鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽玻璃可例如為實質不含以下至少一者:砷、銻、鋇或以上之組合物。在實施例中,可視情況需要使用0至2莫耳%的至少一種澄清劑(fining agent)分批處理該玻璃,該至少一種澄清劑例如為:Na2SO4、NaCl、NaF、NaBr、K2SO4、KCl、KF、KBr、SnO2及諸如此類物質或上述之組合物。 In an embodiment, the alkali aluminosilicate glass can be, for example, substantially free of lithium. In an embodiment, the alkali aluminosilicate glass may, for example, be substantially free of at least one of: arsenic, antimony, bismuth or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, it may be desirable to treat the glass in batches using 0 to 2 mole % of at least one fining agent, such as Na 2 SO 4 , NaCl, NaF, NaBr, K. 2 SO 4 , KCl, KF, KBr, SnO 2 and the like or a combination thereof.

在實施例中,所選的玻璃或所選的多種玻璃可例如 是可向下拉引的,即,可利用諸如狹縫拉引法或熔合拉引法等方法製作成形。在這些情況下,該玻璃可具有至少130千泊(kpoise)的液體黏度。在共有且共同讓予Ellison等人且標題為「作為蓋板的可下拉之化學強化玻璃」的美國專利申請案第11/888,213號及其優先權案中描述鹼金屬鋁矽酸鹽的諸多實例。該等玻璃組成物可為任何合適的玻璃基材或諸如此類基材,並且可包括例如表1中所列示的玻璃組成物1至玻 璃組成物11或該等玻璃組成物之組合。 In an embodiment, the selected glass or selected plurality of glasses can be, for example It can be pulled down, that is, it can be formed by a method such as a slit drawing method or a fusion drawing method. In these cases, the glass can have a liquid viscosity of at least 130 kpoise. A number of examples of alkali metal aluminosilicates are described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/888,213, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety in U.S. . The glass compositions can be any suitable glass substrate or the like, and can include, for example, the glass composition 1 to glass as listed in Table 1. Glass composition 11 or a combination of such glass compositions.

表2提供一本發明揭示系統的示例性列表以討論該 等移動自由度的各種態樣。標示「操作範圍」的欄位顯示在涵蓋一特定應用範圍之裝置中,各管的傾斜方向(□)運動。表2是做為示範之用且不限於所列出的範圍。例如,具有多個操作範圍(例如,兩個範圍、三個範圍、四個範圍,等等)的裝置在任何操作中都可能是有益的。 Table 2 provides an exemplary list of systems disclosed by the present invention to discuss this Various aspects of moving degrees of freedom. The field labeled "Operating Range" is displayed in the tilt direction (□) of each tube in a device covering a specific application range. Table 2 is for illustrative purposes and is not limited to the ranges listed. For example, a device having multiple operating ranges (eg, two ranges, three ranges, four ranges, etc.) may be beneficial in any operation.

在實施例中,該裝置可提供例如-4°弧長的傾斜範圍(tilt flush range),也就是具有使兩槽傾斜-4°的底部槽角 (bottom trough angle),此槽角可利於在層疊製程之後清洗該等管以便於更換。 In an embodiment, the device can provide a tilt flush range of, for example, -4° arc length, that is, a bottom groove angle having a tilt of -4° for both slots (bottom trough angle), which can facilitate cleaning of the tubes after the lamination process for replacement.

現已參照各種具體實施例和技術描述本發明。然而應瞭解在本發明範圍內當可做出諸多變化和修飾。 The invention has been described with reference to various specific embodiments and techniques. However, it will be appreciated that many variations and modifications can be made within the scope of the invention.

100‧‧‧習知雙重式熔合裝置 100‧‧‧Double dual fusion device

300‧‧‧裝置 300‧‧‧ device

320‧‧‧第一上部分 320‧‧‧ first part

325‧‧‧上部分 325‧‧‧ upper part

340‧‧‧第二下部分 340‧‧‧ second part

345‧‧‧下部分 345‧‧‧下下

350‧‧‧熱源元件 350‧‧‧ Heat source components

355‧‧‧密封區域 355‧‧‧ Sealed area

357‧‧‧開口 357‧‧‧ openings

360‧‧‧耐火內襯/輻射密封件 360‧‧‧Reflectory lining/radiation seals

370‧‧‧熱密封件 370‧‧‧Heat seals

380‧‧‧傳統密封件 380‧‧‧Traditional seals

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一種用於形成層疊式玻璃板的裝置,包括:一下管,該下管提供該層疊板之核心層的一第一玻璃流;及一第一上管,該上管提供一第二玻璃流至該第一玻璃流上,該第二玻璃流在該層疊板的內部的該核心層上形成一第一外覆層;一隔焰室,包括:一第一上部分,該第一上部分具有一頂部及至少兩個長側;及一第二下部分,該第二下部分具有一開放底部及至少兩個長側,該第一隔焰室部分及該第二隔焰室部分界定一腔室,且該腔室分別被該第一上管及該下管所佔據;一耐火內襯,該耐火內襯位在該隔焰室與被該第一上管和該下管所佔據的該腔室之間;至少一間隙密封件,該至少一間隙密封件位在靠近介於該隔焰室第一上部分之底部與該隔焰室第二下部分之頂部間的間隙處;至少一熱源,該至少一熱源位在該隔焰室之該第一上部分與該第二下部分的其中至少一者內;及一調整系統,該調整系統可操作地進行調整以改變以下至少一者的相對位置:該隔焰室之上部分相對於該隔焰室之下部分的相對位置; 該第一上管之第一堰相對於第二堰的相對位置;及介在該第一上管與該下管之間的一第一間隙與一第二間隙的相對位置。 An apparatus for forming a laminated glass sheet, comprising: a lower tube providing a first glass stream of a core layer of the laminate; and a first upper tube providing a second glass flow to a first glass stream, the second glass stream forming a first outer cover layer on the inner layer of the laminated plate; a muffle chamber comprising: a first upper portion, the first upper portion having a top portion and at least two long sides; and a second lower portion having an open bottom and at least two long sides, the first muffle portion and the second muffle portion defining a cavity a chamber, and the chamber is occupied by the first upper tube and the lower tube, respectively; a refractory lining in which the refractory lining is located and occupied by the first upper tube and the lower tube Between the chambers; at least one gap seal located at a gap between a bottom portion of the first upper portion of the muffle chamber and a top portion of the second lower portion of the muffle chamber; at least one a heat source, the at least one heat source being located in the first upper portion of the muffle chamber and the second lower portion thereof At least one; and an adjustment system, the system is operable to adjust adjusted to change the relative position of at least one of: a relative position with respect to the muffle below the portion of the compartment above the flame chamber portion; a relative position of the first weir of the first upper tube relative to the second weir; and a relative position of a first gap and a second gap between the first upper tube and the lower tube. 如請求項1所述之裝置,其中該調整系統從上方、下方、一側面、一邊緣、一角落或以上位置之組合而個別獨立地支撐該隔焰室上部分及該隔焰室下部分。 The device of claim 1, wherein the adjustment system individually and independently supports the upper portion of the muffle and the lower portion of the muffle from a combination of upper, lower, side, edge, corner or above. 如請求項1所述之裝置,其中該調整系統包括以下至少一個可獨立調整的物件:懸掛器;一升降器、一千斤頂、一液壓伸縮柱(hydraulic ram);一機器人或上述之組合。 The device of claim 1, wherein the adjustment system comprises at least one of the following independently adjustable items: a hanger; a lifter, a jack, a hydraulic ram; a robot or a combination thereof. 如請求項1所述之裝置,其中該至少一間隙密封件包括:一第一密封件,該第一密封件位在該隔焰室的該第一上部分與該第二下部分之間且靠近該等管的該第一間隙和該第二間隙;一第二密封件,該第二密封件位在靠近該隔焰室的該第一上部分及該第二下部分之處,且位在靠近該第一密封件並遠離該等管的該第一間隙和該第二間隙之處;一第三密封件,該第三密封件位在靠近該隔焰室的該第一上部分及該第二下部分之處,且位在靠近該第二密封件並遠離該等管的該第一間隙和該第二間隙之處;或上述之組合。 The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one gap seal comprises: a first seal positioned between the first upper portion and the second lower portion of the muffle chamber and Close to the first gap and the second gap of the tubes; a second sealing member located adjacent to the first upper portion and the second lower portion of the muffle chamber, and Near the first seal and away from the first gap and the second gap of the tubes; a third seal, the third seal being located adjacent to the first upper portion of the flame chamber and The second lower portion is located adjacent to the second seal and away from the first gap and the second gap of the tubes; or a combination thereof. 如請求項1所述之裝置,其中該下管具有1個至6個自由度,且該第一上管具有1個至6個自由度。 The device of claim 1, wherein the lower tube has from 1 to 6 degrees of freedom and the first upper tube has from 1 to 6 degrees of freedom. 如請求項1所述之裝置,其中該第一間隙與該第二間隙的尺寸相同或不同。 The device of claim 1, wherein the first gap is the same as or different from the second gap. 如請求項1所述之裝置,其中若該第一堰與該第二堰的相對高度相同,所形成的層疊式玻璃板在該核心層的每一面(side)上具有一覆蓋層且該等覆蓋層具有實質相同厚度;及若該第一堰與該第二堰的相對高度不同,所形成的層疊式玻璃板在該核心層的每一面(side)上具有一覆蓋層且該等覆蓋層具有不同的厚度。 The device of claim 1, wherein if the first crucible and the second crucible have the same relative height, the formed laminated glass sheet has a cover layer on each side of the core layer and the same The cover layer has substantially the same thickness; and if the relative height of the first turn and the second turn are different, the formed laminated glass plate has a cover layer on each side of the core layer and the cover layers Have different thicknesses. 如請求項1所述之裝置,其中介在該上管之底部與該下管之頂部間之該等間隙的間隔尺寸在該間隙的整個跨幅上是實質等距的,或介在該上管之底部與該下管之頂部間之該等間隙的間隔尺寸在該間隙的整個跨幅上並非等距,或以上情況之組合。 The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a spacing dimension of the gaps between a bottom of the upper tube and a top of the lower tube is substantially equidistant over the entire span of the gap, or is interposed between the upper tube The spacing of the gaps between the bottom and the top of the down tube is not equidistant over the entire span of the gap, or a combination of the above. 一種用於形成層疊式玻璃板的裝置,包括:一下管,該下管提供一第一玻璃流,該第一玻璃流形成該層疊板之核心層;及一第一上管,該上管提供一第二玻璃流至該第一玻璃流上,該第二玻璃流在該層疊板的內部的該核心層上形成該第 一外覆層;該下管之頂部與該第一上管之底部係藉由位於一長側上的一第一間隙及位於另一長側上的一第二間隙而彼此隔開,及該下管與該第一上管之其中至少一者或兩者的位置可各自獨立調整,藉以控制該第一間隙、該第二間隙或該兩間隙的尺寸。 An apparatus for forming a laminated glass sheet, comprising: a lower tube, the lower tube providing a first glass stream, the first glass stream forming a core layer of the laminate; and a first upper tube, the upper tube providing a second glass flows onto the first glass stream, the second glass stream forming the first layer on the inner layer of the laminate An outer cover; the top of the lower tube and the bottom of the first upper tube are separated from each other by a first gap on one long side and a second gap on the other long side, and The positions of at least one or both of the lower tube and the first upper tube may be independently adjusted to control the size of the first gap, the second gap or the two gaps. 如請求項9所述之裝置,進一步包括一獨立支撐系統,該獨立支撐系統係與該下管及該第一上管各自相連,其中藉由改變與該下管及該第一上管之其中至少一者或兩者相連之該獨立支撐系統的位置而可直接或間接地獨立調整該下管及該第一上管之其中至少一者或兩者的位置。 The device of claim 9, further comprising an independent support system connected to the lower tube and the first upper tube, wherein by changing between the lower tube and the first upper tube The position of the independent support system to which at least one or both are connected may directly or indirectly adjust the position of at least one or both of the lower tube and the first upper tube. 一種在如請求項1所述之該裝置中形成層疊式玻璃板的方法,包括:調整該上管的該第一堰高度和該第二堰高度之其中至少一者,藉以預先決定所形成之層疊板的該核心層與該覆蓋層之厚度比;使一第一玻璃流溢流出該下管以形成該層疊板的該核心層;使一第二玻璃流同時溢流出該上管的該第一堰和該第二堰且隨後流至該第一玻璃流上,以在該層疊板的該核心層上形成該層疊板的該覆蓋層。 A method of forming a laminated glass sheet in the apparatus of claim 1, comprising: adjusting at least one of the first height of the upper tube and the second height of the upper tube, thereby predetermining the formed a ratio of the core layer of the laminate to the thickness of the cover layer; flowing a first glass out of the lower tube to form the core layer of the laminate; and causing a second glass stream to simultaneously overflow the first portion of the upper tube And the second crucible and then flowing onto the first glass stream to form the cover layer of the laminate on the core layer of the laminate. 如請求項11所述之方法,進一步包括調整該隔焰室的該上部分以改變該上管之該第一堰高度、該第二堰高度或該兩堰的高度,藉以改變該第二玻璃流流至該第一玻璃流上的位置。 The method of claim 11, further comprising adjusting the upper portion of the muffle to change the first height of the upper tube, the second height or the height of the two sides, thereby changing the second glass Flow to the location on the first glass stream. 如請求項11所述之方法,其中在使用前、使用中或使用後調整該上管之該第一堰高度、該第二堰高度或該兩堰的高度,藉以提供該核心層:覆蓋層之層疊板介於10:1至1:10的玻璃厚度比。 The method of claim 11, wherein the first raft height, the second ridge height, or the height of the two rafts are adjusted before, during, or after use to provide the core layer: a cover layer The laminate has a glass thickness ratio of 10:1 to 1:10. 如請求項13所述之方法,其中該核心層的厚度為1微米至1000微米,及該覆蓋層的厚度為1000微米至1微米。 The method of claim 13, wherein the core layer has a thickness of from 1 micrometer to 1000 micrometers, and the cover layer has a thickness of from 1000 micrometers to 1 micrometer. 如請求項11所述之方法,進一步包括具有複數個上管,且該複數個上管堆疊在該上管上方以提供一層疊式玻璃板,在該層疊式玻璃板中的層數相當於該等上管總數的二分之一。 The method of claim 11, further comprising having a plurality of upper tubes stacked above the upper tube to provide a laminated glass sheet, the number of layers in the laminated glass sheet being equivalent to Wait for one-half of the total number of tubes.
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