Corning Incorporated
BENT GLASS ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING

Abstract:

Various embodiments disclosed relate to an assembly for bending glass. The assembly includes a support extending along an x-direction and a y-direction. The support includes a support first major surface and opposed second major surface. The assembly further includes a bending ring attached to and extending vertically along a z-direction from the support first major surface substantially along an outer perimeter of the support first major surface. The assembly further includes a passive heat element disposed between the support first major surface and a top end of the bending ring.