Corning Incorporated
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING THIN GLASS RIBBONS

Abstract:

Systems, apparatuses and methods for processing a glass ribbon (22). A glass ribbon is supplied to an upstream side of a conveying apparatus (32). A pulling force is applied on the glass ribbon (22) at a downstream side of the conveying apparatus (32). The glass ribbon (22) is supported at first and second support devices along a travel path of the conveying apparatus (32). Each of the first and second support devices (72) establishes a non-rolling, line-type interface with the glass ribbon (22). Further, the first support device (72a) is spaced from the second support device (72c) along the travel path. In some embodiments, the line-type interface comprises a sliding interface or a gas bearing interface.