Glasstech, Inc.

Daniel P Lechner

David B Nitschke

Dean M Nitschke

Apparatus () for positioning performed glass sheets for further forming includes positioners () that are moved slower than the speed of glass sheet conveyance to provide rotational adjustment of a glass sheet into alignment above a forming mold () under the operation of a controller (). The forming mold () is moved upwardly for the forming in a pressing manner against a downwardly facing upper mold ().

Apparatus for positioning glass sheets for forming

A method for positioning glass sheets for forming includes positioners () that are moved slower than the speed of glass sheet conveyance to provide rotational adjustment of a glass sheet for accurate alignment above a forming mold (). The forming mold () is moved upwardly for the forming in a pressing manner against a downwardly facing upper mold (). Both preformed and flat glass sheets can be positioned by different embodiments of the apparatus.

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Rossford, OH, United States of America

Daniel P Lechner