DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DIVIDING VERTICAL GLASS PLATES

Application 1301/KOLNP/2004 published 2006-05-26, filed 2004-09-08
The device (30, 70) for dividing a glass plate includes a supporting surface (31, 73) for supporting the glass plate in an essentially vertical position and at least one horizontal breaking device (39, 40, 42) for breaking the glass plate along a line that extends essentially horizontally. According to the method for dividing the glass plate that is in an essentially vertical position, the glass plate is broken at the breaking station (30) along a line that extends essentially horizontally during the breaking process. (FIG). 2

Applicant

BYSTRONIC MASCHINEN AG.,
INDUSTRIESSTRASSE 5, CH 4922 BUTZBERG, SWITZERLAND.

Inventor

GFELLER HANS BRAUN IRMGARD

International Info

Classification: C03B 33/02
Publication Number: WO 03/084888
Application Date: 2003-04-02

Priority Information

02405267.2 EUROPE 2002-04-04