Glass edge water cooling device and production line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of glass edge portion water cooling device and production line, glass edge portion water cooling device is used to adjust the temperature of glass, the glass includes edge portion area and intermediate area, two the edge portion area is respectively connected in the two ends of the intermediate area, the glass edge portion water cooling device includes: conveying component, including support and conveying piece, the conveying piece is used to convey the glass;Water cooling component, including water cooling piece, the water cooling piece is connected in the support, the water cooling piece is set in the top of the edge portion area, the water cooling piece can adjust the temperature of the edge portion area.The glass edge portion water cooling device of the utility model can effectively reduce the temperature of glass edge portion, to improve the production yield of glass.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass production and manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a glass edge water cooling device and production line. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, after the glass has been processed in an annealing furnace, the next step is to cut the glass. During annealing, if the annealing furnace experiences a horizontal temperature imbalance, the temperature at the edges of the glass will be higher than the temperature in the center. This results in a large amount of residual uneven force at the edges, causing stress concentration during cutting and leading to various irregular cracks in the glass, rendering it unusable. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a glass edge water-cooling device, which can effectively reduce the temperature of the glass edge, thereby improving the glass production yield.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a production line.

[0005] A glass edge water-cooling device according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is used to regulate the temperature of glass, the glass comprising an edge region and a middle region, the two edge regions being respectively connected to the two ends of the middle region, the glass edge water-cooling device comprising: A conveying assembly includes a support and a conveyor for conveying the glass; A water-cooled assembly includes a water-cooled component connected to the bracket and disposed above the edge area, the water-cooled component being capable of adjusting the temperature of the edge area.

[0006] The glass edge water cooling device according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the conveying component in the conveying assembly can convey glass. When conveying glass, the glass passes through the water cooling component, which is located above the edge area. The water cooling component can regulate the temperature of the edge area, that is, the water cooling component can reduce the temperature of the edge. Thus, the glass edge water cooling device can effectively reduce the temperature of the glass edge, thereby improving the glass production yield.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edge water cooling device further includes a fixing member that fixes the water cooling component to the bracket.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edge water cooling device includes a nozzle and a pipe, wherein the nozzle is connected to the pipe.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a glass edge water-cooling device includes a pipe and a heat dissipation component. The heat dissipation component is used to contact the edge area, and the pipe is used to input liquid so that the liquid enters the heat dissipation component.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edge water cooling device is a sponge or a towel.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edge water cooling device includes a support member connected to the bracket, and the heat dissipation component connected to the support member.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edge water cooling device is wherein the heat dissipation component and the support component are detachably connected.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water-cooling device for the glass edge further includes a water storage tank, and the pipe is connected to the water storage tank.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glass edge water cooling device further includes a pump connected to the pipeline, the pump being used to transport the liquid in the water storage tank to the pipeline.

[0015] The production line according to the second aspect of the present invention includes the glass edge water cooling device described in any one of the first aspect embodiments.

[0016] The production line according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the conveying component in the conveying assembly can convey glass. When conveying glass, the glass passes through a water-cooling component located above the edge area. The water-cooling component can regulate the temperature of the edge area, that is, it can lower the temperature of the edge. Thus, the glass edge water-cooling device can effectively reduce the temperature of the glass edge, thereby improving the glass production yield. Furthermore, the production line with this glass edge water-cooling device has a high production yield.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a glass edge water-cooling device and glass according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water-cooled component and glass according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Figure label: Glass edge water cooling device 10, glass 100, edge area 110, middle area 120, bracket 200, conveying component 300, water cooling component 400, pipe 410, heat dissipation component 420, fixing component 500, support component 600. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0025] In related technologies, after glass 100 is processed in an annealing furnace, the next step is to cut it. During annealing, if the lateral temperature control of the annealing furnace is unbalanced, a large temperature difference will occur between the edges and the center of the glass 100. This results in a large amount of residual "uniform force" at the edges of the glass 100. When cutting the glass 100, stress concentration will cause various irregular cracks to appear, rendering the glass 100 unusable. Therefore, this application proposes a water-cooling device 10 for the edges of glass 100.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the edge water-cooling device 10 of the glass 100 is used to regulate the temperature of the glass 100. The glass 100 includes an edge region 110 and a middle region 120, with the two edge regions 110 respectively connected to the two ends of the middle region 120. It should be noted that the edge region 110, the middle region 120, and the edge region 110 are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the glass 100. The edge water-cooling device 10 of the glass 100 includes a conveying assembly and a water-cooling assembly. The conveying assembly includes a support 200 and a conveying component 300, which is used to convey the glass 100. Specifically, the conveying component 300 can be a conveying roller, which is mounted on the support 200 and can be rotated by a motor. The glass 100 can be placed on the conveying roller, and multiple conveying rollers are arranged at intervals. When the conveying rollers rotate, the glass 100 can be conveyed. The conveying assembly is located at the outlet of the annealing furnace, thereby conveying the glass 100. During the glass conveying process, since the temperature of the edge area 110 and the middle area 120 is different, for example, the temperature of the edge area 110 is higher than that of the middle area 120, the edge area 110 can be cooled by a water cooling component to regulate the temperature of the edge area 110.

[0027] Further, please refer to Figure 1 The water-cooling assembly is described below. The water-cooling assembly includes a water-cooling component 400. The water-cooling component 400 is connected to the support 200 and is positioned above the edge region 110. The water-cooling component 400 can regulate the temperature of the edge region 110. Specifically, the conveyor 300 in the conveying assembly can convey glass 100. When conveying glass 100, glass 100 passes through the water-cooling component 400, which is located above the edge region 110. The water-cooling component 400 can regulate the temperature of the edge region 110, that is, it can lower the temperature of the edge. Thus, the water-cooling device 10 for the edge of glass 100 can effectively reduce the temperature of the edge of glass 100, thereby improving the production yield of glass 100.

[0028] Continuing with the description of the water-cooling component 400, it's conceivable that a convenient way to cool the glass 100 while it's being conveyed on the conveyor rollers is to cool it from above. For example, cold water could be added above the glass 100 to cool it. Alternatively, a fan could be used to cool it from above. The water-cooling component 400 is fixed in place after being connected to the bracket 200. The specific structure of the water-cooling component 400 will be described below. The water-cooling component 400 is positioned above the edge area 110, specifically at a distance of 10cm to 20cm. Furthermore, the water-cooling device 10 for the edge of the glass 100 also includes a temperature sensor. This temperature sensor can be an infrared temperature sensor, which can detect the temperature of the middle area 120 and the edge area 110 of the glass 100 without contacting it. After detecting the temperatures of the edge region 110 and the middle region 120 of the glass 100 by a temperature sensor, the glass 100 can be cooled. For example, when the temperature of the edge region 110 is lower than the temperature of the middle region 120, the edge region 110 can be heated. When the temperature of the edge region 110 is higher than the temperature of the middle region 120, water can be introduced into the water-cooling component 400 to cool it down. To avoid rapid cooling, the water flow rate can be controlled. Furthermore, during the temperature adjustment of the glass 100, the temperature sensor can monitor the temperature in real time to prevent over-cooling or over-heating.

[0029] Furthermore, the following describes how to connect the water-cooled component 400 to the bracket 200. For details, please refer to... Figure 1 In some embodiments, the water-cooling assembly further includes a fixing member 500, which secures the water-cooling component 400 to the bracket 200. The fixing member 500 can be a rope, and the water-cooling component 400 includes a pipe 410; the rope can directly bind the pipe 410 to the bracket 200, thus connecting the water-cooling component 400 and the bracket 200. Alternatively, the fixing member 500 can be a cable tie, and the cable tie can directly bind the pipe 410 to the bracket 200, thus connecting the water-cooling component 400 and the bracket 200. Finally, the fixing member 500 can be a bolt and a clamp; the water-cooling component 400 includes a pipe 410, and after the clamp is wrapped around the pipe 410, the clamp is then connected to the bracket 200 by bolts, thus connecting the water-cooling component 400 and the bracket 200. In addition to the above methods, the fastener 500 can also be a bolt. The water-cooled component 400 includes a pipe 410. By setting a hole in the bracket 200, passing the pipe 410 through the hole, and then passing the bolt through the side of the hole to abut against the pipe 410, the water-cooled component 400 can also be fixed to the bracket 200.

[0030] Furthermore, the specific structure of the water-cooling component 400 is described below, enabling the water-cooling component 400 to regulate the temperature of the edge region 110. Specifically, in some embodiments, the water-cooling component 400 includes a nozzle and a pipe 410, with the nozzle connected to the pipe 410. The pipe 410 serves as a carrier for the coolant. The coolant refers to tap water or a mixture of tap water and ethylene glycol. The pipe 410 can be made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, high-strength engineering plastic, or lightweight aluminum alloy. In addition to these materials, the pipe 410 can also be a ceramic composite pipe. The nozzle can be an atomizing nozzle, a direct-spray nozzle, or a fan-shaped nozzle. The atomizing nozzle converts the coolant into tiny droplets, increasing the contact area with the edge region 110. The direct-spray nozzle forms a concentrated liquid flow, while the fan-shaped nozzle achieves uniform spraying over a large area. The connection method between the nozzle and the pipe 410 can be threaded connection, flange connection, snap-fit ​​connection, etc.

[0031] Furthermore, the specific structure of the water-cooled component 400 is described below, enabling the water-cooled component 400 to regulate the temperature of the edge region 110. For details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, the water-cooled component 400 includes a pipe 410 and a heat sink 420. The heat sink 420 is used to contact the edge region 110, and the pipe 410 is used to introduce liquid into the heat sink 420. Specifically, the liquid refers to tap water or a mixture of tap water and ethylene glycol. These liquids are inexpensive and suitable for large-scale use in industrial production. The heat sink 420 can contact the edge region 110, thereby reducing the temperature of the edge region 110. After the liquid is introduced into the heat sink 420 through the pipe 410, the heat sink 420 contacts the edge region 110, allowing for faster heat dissipation. The heat sink 420 can be made of sponge, towel, absorbent fiber cloth, silicone absorbent pad (containing hydrophilic modified silicone), polyurethane foam (closed-cell / open-cell composite structure), or ceramic. Among these, absorbent fiber cloth has finer fibers than ordinary towels, resulting in a smoother contact surface with the glass 100, greater liquid storage capacity, and less dripping. The ceramic material can have internal flow channels to allow liquid to flow through. The ceramic can be made of a material with moderate hardness, which can protect the glass 100. When the heat sink 420 is a sponge, the liquid passes through the pipe 410 to the sponge. After the sponge absorbs the liquid, it comes into contact with the edge area 110, thus quickly cooling the glass 100. When the heat sink 420 is a towel, the liquid passes through the pipe 410 to the towel. After the towel absorbs the liquid, it comes into contact with the edge area 110, thus quickly cooling the glass 100. When the heat sink 420 is a water-absorbing fiber cloth, the liquid passes through the pipe 410 to the water-absorbing fiber cloth. After the water-absorbing fiber cloth absorbs the liquid, it comes into contact with the edge area 110, thus quickly cooling the glass 100. It should be noted that after the liquid is conveyed in the pipe 410, the pipe 410 and the heat sink 420 may be in direct contact or separated. For example, when there is a gap between the pipe 410 and the heat sink 420, after the liquid flows out of the pipe 410, it drips onto the heat sink 420, such as onto a sponge, towel, absorbent fiber cloth, or silicone absorbent pad. When the liquid drips onto the heat sink 420, the flow rate of the liquid can be measured by a fluid meter, thereby ultimately controlling the amount of liquid input in the pipe 410.

[0032] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the heat sink 420 is a sponge or a towel. Specifically, both the sponge and the towel are flexible, porous materials that can naturally conform to the contours of flat, slightly curved, or irregularly shaped glass 100 edges without complex molding or processing. They can fill the tiny unevenness on the surface of the glass 100, reducing contact gaps and thermal resistance. In addition, sponges and towels are common daily necessities and industrial consumables, with wide procurement channels and low unit prices, significantly reducing the overall cost of the equipment. Sponges and towels are also easy to install. Furthermore, sponges and towels can be folded and cut to any size, flexibly adapting to limited spaces.

[0033] Further, please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the water-cooling assembly includes a support member 600 connected to a bracket 200, and a heat sink 420 connected to the support member 600. Specifically, after the support member 600 is connected to the bracket 200, it provides a mounting platform for the heat sink 420, thereby facilitating the fixation of the heat sink 420. The heat sink 420 can be a towel or a sponge. Specifically, the sponge or towel can be attached to the support member 600 by clamping it with clips, or by tying it to the support member 600 with rope.

[0034] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the heat sink 420 and the support 600 are detachably connected. Specifically, the heat sink 420 can be a towel or a sponge. It is conceivable that after prolonged use, the absorbency of the towel or sponge may decrease due to the extended contact time between the towel / sponge and the glass 100. With the sponge and support 600 detachably connected, a new sponge can be replaced after prolonged use, thereby increasing the cooling efficiency of the heat sink 420 on the edge area 110 of the glass 100. Similarly, with the towel and support 600 detachably connected, a new towel can be replaced after prolonged use, further enhancing the cooling efficiency of the heat sink 420 on the edge area 110 of the glass 100. Specifically, the detachable connection between the heat sink 420 and support 600 can be achieved by clamping the heat sink 420 to the support 600 with a clip, allowing replacement of the heat sink 420 by pressing the clip. Alternatively, the heat sink 420 can be tied to the support 600 with a rope, allowing replacement of the heat sink 420 by untying the rope. For example, a towel is clipped to the support 600, and pressing the clip allows the towel to be replaced. Alternatively, the towel is tied to the support 600 with a rope, and untying the rope allows the towel to be replaced. A sponge is clipped to the support 600, and pressing the clip allows the sponge to be replaced. Alternatively, the sponge is tied to the support 600 with a rope, and untying the rope allows the sponge to be replaced.

[0035] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the water-cooling assembly also includes a water storage tank, to which the pipe 410 is connected. Specifically, the water storage tank can store liquid, such as tap water or a mixture of tap water and ethylene glycol. After the pipe 410 connects to the water storage tank, the liquid flows into the heat sink 420 through the pipe 410. The height of the water storage tank can be higher than the height of the glass 100, or lower than the height of the glass 100. Alternatively, the pipe 410 can also be directly connected to a tap water pipe, thereby bringing tap water to the heat sink 420.

[0036] Furthermore, when the height of the storage tank is lower than the height of the glass 100, the liquid can be pumped to the heat sink 420. Specifically, in some embodiments, the water-cooling assembly also includes a pump connected to the pipe 410, which is used to transport the liquid in the storage tank to the pipe 410. The pump can be a miniature diaphragm pump, a peristaltic pump, or a small centrifugal pump, and its core function is to provide power for liquid circulation, enabling stable delivery and replenishment of coolant from the storage tank to the pipe 410 system.

[0037] In some embodiments, the production line includes a glass 100 edge water cooling device 10 as described in any of the above embodiments. Specifically, the conveyor 300 in the conveying assembly can convey the glass 100. When conveying the glass 100, the glass 100 passes through the water cooling device 400, which is located above the edge region 110. The water cooling device 400 can regulate the temperature of the edge region 110, that is, the water cooling device 400 can reduce the temperature of the edge. Thus, the glass 100 edge water cooling device 10 can effectively reduce the temperature of the glass 100 edge, thereby improving the production yield of the glass 100. Furthermore, the production line with this glass 100 edge water cooling device 10 has a higher production yield.

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A water-cooling device for glass edges, used to regulate the temperature of glass, wherein the glass includes an edge region and a middle region, and the two edge regions are respectively connected to the two ends of the middle region, characterized in that, The glass edge water cooling device includes: A conveying assembly includes a support and a conveyor for conveying the glass; A water-cooled assembly includes a water-cooled component connected to the bracket and disposed above the edge area, the water-cooled component being capable of adjusting the temperature of the edge area.

2. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-cooling assembly also includes a fixing member that secures the water-cooling assembly to the bracket.

3. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water-cooled component includes a nozzle and a pipe, with the nozzle connected to the pipe.

4. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water-cooled component includes pipes and a heat sink, the heat sink being used to contact the edge area, and the pipes being used to introduce liquid so that the liquid enters the heat sink.

5. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The heat dissipation component is a sponge or a towel.

6. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water-cooling assembly includes a support member connected to the bracket, and the heat dissipation component is connected to the support member.

7. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The heat sink and the support are detachably connected.

8. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water-cooling assembly also includes a water storage tank, and the pipe is connected to the water storage tank.

9. The glass edge water cooling device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water-cooling assembly also includes a pump connected to the pipeline, the pump being used to deliver the liquid in the water storage tank to the pipeline.

10. A production line, characterized in that, Includes a glass edge water cooling device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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