Patent ID: 9206067
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: B25B,C03B

Abstract:
1. A support structure for supporting a heated glass sheet in connection with a glass processing operation, wherein the glass sheet has a peripheral portion and inner portions spaced inwardly from the peripheral portion, the support structure comprising: a frame; a support ring adjustably supported on the frame for supporting the peripheral portion of the glass sheet; and multiple rib assemblies associated with the frame, each rib assembly including a laterally extending rib supported on the frame and multiple spaced apart support members connected to the rib and configured such that at least a portion of each support member is adjustable with respect to the rib, each support member being disposed inwardly of the support ring and further being configured to contact a respective inner portion of the glass sheet to support the respective inner portion of the glass sheet until the glass sheet has been sufficiently cooled; wherein the support ring has a contact surface for contacting the peripheral portion of the glass sheet, and at least one support member is adjustable with respect to the frame to provide a glass contact portion that is located below the contact surface of the support ring.