Glass processing technology and glass product thereof

Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the invention relates to a glass processing technology and a glass product thereof, and the glass processing technology comprises the following steps: step (1): melting raw materials for manufacturing the glass product in a melting furnace to form glass in a molten state; (2) forming a cavity in the glass in the molten state; (3) a precious metal product is prepared, the outer diameter size of the precious metal product is smaller than the inner diameter size of the cavity, the precious metal product is put into the cavity to be stored, the glass product is shaken, and the precious metal product is promoted to shake in the cavity along with the glass product; and (4) annealing the formed glass product to obtain a glass product in a finished product state, and accommodating a noble metal product in the cavity. According to the glass processing technology and the glass product thereof disclosed by the invention, a user can destroy the glass product as required and smoothly and completely take out a precious metal product, so that the glass product has double values of being viewed and presented at any time.

Description

A glass processing technology and its glass products Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glass product manufacturing, and more particularly to a glass processing technology and glass products thereof. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, the combination of glass crafts and precious metals typically employs two main approaches: 1. Electroplating or chemical plating processes, where precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are deposited on the glass surface in ionic form to form an extremely thin metal layer. While this process produces a glossy appearance, the metal layer is usually less than 1 micrometer thick, making it prone to wear and oxidation. Furthermore, the precious metals cannot be recycled in physical form, limiting both its aesthetic and value-preserving functions. 2. High-pressure fusion process of non-metallic fillers encasing precious metal sheets: Publication number CN116872646A proposes a method for preparing seamless precious metal crafts: first, gold foil is coated onto the surface of a non-metallic core (such as resin or ceramic), and then high-pressure molding is applied to seamlessly bond the precious metal sheet to the core. This solution increases product value by reducing gold usage and achieving a seamless appearance. However, the precious metal and the inner core are fused together in one piece and cannot be separated. Users cannot remove the precious metal without damage for recycling or reprocessing, resulting in insufficient liquidity. Furthermore, the process is only suitable for regular shapes such as medals, bars, and coins, and cannot meet the needs of personalized, hollow glass spheres. The above technical solution has the following technical defects: 1. The precious metal is physically encapsulated inside the glass as a whole, rather than as a surface coating; 2. The encapsulated precious metal can move freely inside the glass cavity according to viewing needs and does not stick to the glass wall. This allows users to easily and controllably remove the precious metal without damage when needed (such as by destroying a preset weak point) to achieve quick monetization or reprocessing.

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of existing technologies, it is necessary to propose new technical solutions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a glass processing technology aimed at solving at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is a glass processing process, which includes the following steps: Step (1): The raw materials for manufacturing glass products are melted in a melting furnace to form molten glass; Step (2): A cavity is opened on the molten glass; Step (3): A precious metal product is prepared, the outer diameter of the precious metal product is smaller than the inner diameter of the cavity, the precious metal product is placed in the cavity and stored, the glass product is shaken to make the precious metal product shake in the cavity so as to prevent the precious metal product from sticking to the inner wall of the cavity, the glass product is shaken until it cools to obtain a shaped glass product; Step (4): The shaped glass product is annealed to obtain a finished glass product, and the cavity stores the precious metal product.

[0006] Furthermore, in step (1), the operating temperature range of the furnace is between 1450 and 1550°C.

[0007] Furthermore, in step (2), the molten glass is blown to form the cavity.

[0008] Further, in step (2), an apparatus for forming the cavity is prepared. The apparatus includes a support rod and a roll of paper wrapped around the support rod. Water is added to the roll of paper, and one end of the wetted roll of paper is inserted into the molten glass surface so that the liquid water on the roll of paper can be vaporized at high temperature to form water vapor. The water vapor impacts the molten glass on the outer wall of the roll of paper to form the cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, in step (2), before the molten glass is blown to form the cavity, one end of a hollow metal blowpipe is placed into the molten glass surface. When the cavity is formed by blowing, one end of the hollow metal blowpipe is connected to the cavity. In step (3), the precious metal product is placed into the cavity through the other end of the hollow metal blowpipe and stored therein. Then the molten glass product is shaken.

[0010] Furthermore, in step (3), when the precious metal product is placed in the cavity, the temperature of the glass product is 700°C. The glass product and the precious metal product are shaken in the cavity until the temperature of the glass product is 500°C. The shaking is stopped, and the glass product and the metal product are then subjected to the operation in step (4).

[0011] Furthermore, in step (3), before opening the cavity in the molten glass, the molten glass product is shaped into a main body and a receiving part through a shaping operation. The cavity is located in the receiving part. The connecting part between the main body and the receiving part is locally heated to a molten state, so that the main body and the receiving part are bonded together through the connecting part. The connecting part is a weak and damaged part, and its outer diameter is much smaller than that of the main body and the receiving part.

[0012] Furthermore, the precious metal product is a glass product obtained by using one or more of platinum, gold, and silver through the preparation process described above.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In the above-mentioned glass processing technology, during the preparation of glass products, by continuously shaking the glass products within a specific temperature range, the precious metal products are kept in a suspended and rolling state, avoiding adhesion to the still softened inner wall of the glass; in addition, after annealing, the precious metal products form a non-destructive and removable physical encapsulation between the cavity and the finished glass product, allowing users to break the glass products when needed and smoothly and completely remove the precious metal products, thus realizing the dual value of the glass products being both for viewing and for monetization at any time. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 is a general schematic diagram of a glass product according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 is a detailed schematic diagram of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The following will provide a clear and complete description of the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of the present invention in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, solution, and effects of the present invention. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it can be directly fixed or connected to the other feature, or indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. Furthermore, the descriptions of "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" used in this invention are only relative to the relative positional relationships of the various components of the invention in the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Furthermore, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and not for limiting the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any combination of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0019] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this disclosure to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish elements of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, a first element may also be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may also be referred to as a first element.

[0020] The present invention discloses a glass processing technology, which includes the following steps: Step (1): The raw materials for manufacturing glass products are prepared and melted in a melting furnace to form molten glass.

[0021] Step (2): Create a cavity in the molten glass. In the process of creating the cavity, the molten glass can be blown to form the cavity.

[0022] Step (3): Prepare a precious metal product with an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the cavity. Place the precious metal product into the cavity for storage. Shake the glass product to allow the precious metal product to move within the cavity, preventing it from sticking to the inner wall of the cavity. Shake the glass product until it cools to obtain a shaped glass product. Specifically, when the precious metal product is placed in the cavity, the temperature of the glass product is 700°C. Shake both the glass product and the precious metal product within the cavity until the temperature of the glass product reaches 500°C. Stop shaking and then proceed to step (4).

[0023] Step (4): Anneal the formed glass product to obtain the finished glass product, and the cavity houses the precious metal product.

[0024] In the aforementioned glass processing technology, during the preparation of glass products, the precious metal product is continuously shaken within the critical temperature range of 700 ℃ to 500 ℃, ensuring that the precious metal product remains suspended and rolling, thus preventing it from adhering to the still softened inner wall of the glass. Furthermore, after annealing, the precious metal product forms a non-destructive and removable physical encapsulation between the glass product and the finished glass product within the cavity. Users can easily remove the precious metal product completely by breaking the glass product when needed, realizing the dual value of the glass product as both a viewing and a monetization opportunity.

[0025] In step (1), the working temperature range of the melting furnace is between 1450 and 1550°C. This working temperature range takes into account both the fluidity of the glass to fully melt and the control of energy consumption, making it easier to form a uniform, bubble-free glass wall in the subsequent blowing or paper rolling 2 cavity forming steps, thereby improving the yield.

[0026] In step (2), the molten glass is blown to form the cavity. The cavity is formed by the traditional blowing method. Blowing can quickly obtain a thin-walled, high-transmittance spherical or near-spherical cavity in a short time, leaving the maximum visible space for the precious metal and enhancing its ornamental value.

[0027] In step (2), an apparatus for forming the cavity is prepared. Referring to Figure 2, the apparatus includes a support rod 1 and a roll of paper 2 wound around the support rod 1. Water is added to the roll of paper 2, and one end of the moistened roll of paper 2 is inserted into the molten glass surface. This allows the liquid water on the roll of paper 2 to vaporize upon contact with the high temperature, forming water vapor. The water vapor impacts the molten glass on the outer wall of the roll of paper 2, forming the cavity. Preferably, the roll of paper 2 in this apparatus can be newspaper. The moistened newspaper vaporizes upon contact with water, generating instantaneous high pressure, which can form a regular circular cavity on the molten glass surface in one step, facilitating the precise placement of precious metals later.

[0028] In step (2), before the molten glass is blown to form the cavity, one end of a hollow metal blowpipe is placed into the molten glass surface. After the cavity is formed by blowing, one end of the hollow metal blowpipe is connected to the cavity.

[0029] In step (3), the precious metal product is placed into the cavity through the other end of the hollow metal blowpipe and then the molten glass product is shaken.

[0030] While using the traditional glass blowing method, an existing hollow metal blowpipe can be used as a channel. The first end of the blowpipe is connected to the cavity, while the second end remains open. After the precious metal is inserted through the second end, the blowpipe is immediately pulled out and heat-sealed at the opening. This ensures that the path for inserting the precious metal into the cavity of the glass product is unique, reducing stress concentration in the glass caused by multiple cavity openings. The automatic sealing after the blowpipe is removed leaves no extra joints in the appearance, maintaining the overall aesthetic appeal.

[0031] In step (3), when the precious metal product is placed in the cavity, the temperature of the glass product is 700℃. At 700℃, the viscosity of the glass is moderate, and the precious metal can enter the cavity smoothly. The glass product and the precious metal product are shaken in the cavity until the temperature of the glass product is 500℃. Stop shaking. At 500℃, the glass begins to solidify. Stop shaking immediately to lock the position of the precious metal and prevent excessive rolling from causing collision damage. Then, the glass product and the metal product are operated in step (4).

[0032] In step (3), before opening the cavity in the molten glass, as shown in Figure 1, the molten glass product is shaped into a main body 3 and a receiving part 4. The cavity 6 is located in the receiving part 4. The connecting part between the main body 3 and the receiving part 4 is locally heated to a molten state, so that the main body and the receiving part are bonded together through the connecting part. This connecting part is a weak and vulnerable part, and its outer diameter is much smaller than that of the main body and the receiving part. Specifically, when the user needs to remove the precious metal product 7, only a slight external force needs to be applied to the connecting rod 5 to break it along the weak point, realizing the controllable breakage of the glass shell. This protects the integrity of the precious metal inside the cavity and avoids the risk of splashing caused by traditional whole-body breaking. At the same time, the main body of the glass product is retained as the main object of appreciation. This product has both complete aesthetic appeal and non-destructive monetization function, truly solving the industry pain point that it cannot be opened without damage after packaging. The cavity containing the precious metal and a specific part of the glass product body 3 and the glass containing part 4 can be locally heated to a molten state, and then the two parts that need to be connected are bonded together, leaving a weak point for failure, so that the cavity containing the precious metal can be quickly and easily separated from the glass body when needed.

[0033] The precious metal product is one or more of platinum, gold, and silver. The above metal products are used in conjunction with glass products for production. The melting points of the three metals are all much higher than the maximum processing temperature of the glass, ensuring that the glass does not melt or deform during the glass processing.

[0034] This invention also discloses a glass product obtained using the above-described preparation process. This type of glass product possesses the dual attributes of glass art appreciation and precious metal value preservation. The precious metal can be removed without damage, and users can readily convert it into cash according to market conditions, solving the pain point of traditional handicrafts that can only be viewed but not taken. Furthermore, the process is simple, has good equipment compatibility, and can be directly integrated into existing glass lampworking or glassblowing production lines, resulting in significant economic and social benefits.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure, as long as they achieve the same technical effects, should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure and fall under the protection scope of the present invention. Within the protection scope of the present invention, the technical solutions and / or implementation methods can have various modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A glass processing technology, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step (1): Prepare the raw materials for manufacturing glass products and melt them in a furnace to form molten glass; Step (2): Open a cavity in the molten glass; Step (3): Prepare a precious metal product with an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the cavity. Place the precious metal product in the cavity and store it. Shake the glass product to make the precious metal product shake in the cavity so that it does not stick to the inner wall of the cavity. Shake the glass product until it cools to obtain a shaped glass product; Step (4): Anneal the shaped glass product to obtain a finished glass product. The cavity stores the precious metal product.

2. The glass processing technology according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step (1), the operating temperature range of the furnace is between 1450 and 1550°C.

3. The glass processing technology according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step (2), the cavity is formed by blowing molten glass.

4. The glass processing technology according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step (2), an apparatus for forming a cavity is prepared. The apparatus includes a support rod and a roll of paper wrapped around the support rod. Water is added to the roll of paper, and one end of the wetted roll of paper is inserted into the molten glass surface so that the liquid water on the roll of paper can vaporize at high temperature to form water vapor. The water vapor impacts the molten glass on the outer wall of the roll of paper to form the cavity.

5. The glass processing technology according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step (2), before the molten glass is blown to form the cavity, one end of a hollow metal blowpipe is placed into the molten glass surface. When the cavity is formed by blowing, one end of the hollow metal blowpipe is connected to the cavity. In step (3), the precious metal product is placed into the cavity through the other end of the hollow metal blowpipe and stored therein. Then the molten glass product is shaken.

6. The glass processing technology according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step (3), when the precious metal product is placed in the cavity, the temperature of the glass product is 700°C. The glass product and the precious metal product are shaken in the cavity until the temperature of the glass product is 500°C. The shaking is stopped, and the glass product and the metal product are then subjected to the operation in step (4).

7. The glass processing technology according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step (3), before opening the cavity in the molten glass, the molten glass product is shaped into a main body and a receiving part through a shaping operation. The cavity is located in the receiving part. The connecting part between the main body and the receiving part is locally heated to a molten state, so that the main body and the receiving part are bonded together through the connecting part. The connecting part is a weak and damaged part, and its outer diameter is much smaller than that of the main body and the receiving part.

8. The glass processing technology according to claim 1, characterized in that, The precious metal product is one or more of platinum, gold, and silver.

9. A glass product obtained using the preparation process described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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