Patent ID: 6357262
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: C03B

Abstract:
A roller assembly for use in a glass bending machine comprisinga) base bracket; b) bending roller rotatably mounted on said base bracket, said bending roller having a three-piece construction comprising: i) a central hub having an annular outer surface, opposed side surfaces, and a central axis of rotation; ii) a collar fixed to each side surface of said central hub, said collars having an annular outer surface, inner and outer side surfaces, and a central axis of rotation, said collars comprising a material and shape which resists scratching glass, said collars being spaced apart with a center section of the hub between them, to allow the roller to be driven individually by friction means whereby friction means is adapted to run on the center section of the roller to rotate the roller, and a glass sheet is adapted to run on the larger collars and not be scratched by the center section.