Gerresheimer has patented a system for producing rotationally symmetrical glass containers from a glass tube blank. The system features a rotating chuck, a length-cutting device, an air bearing for contactless support, and a feeding device that allows for precise movement of the glass tube blank during production. GlobalData’s report on Gerresheimer gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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System for producing rotationally symmetrical glass containers
The patent US12071362B2 describes a sophisticated system designed for the production of rotationally symmetrical glass containers from a glass tube blank. Central to this system is a chuck that securely mounts the glass tube blank while allowing it to rotate. The system includes a length-cutting device that precisely cuts the glass tube to a predetermined length, as well as an air bearing positioned between the chuck and the cutting device, which enables contactless support of the glass tube blank. A feeding device facilitates the translational movement of the glass tube blank towards the cutting device without the need to release it from the chuck, ensuring operational efficiency. Notably, after an initial cut, the feeding device can move the glass tube blank a predetermined distance that corresponds to the length of the desired glass containers.
Further details of the system reveal that the air bearing is designed to accommodate the shape of the glass tube blank, featuring a receptacle that extends along its rotational axis. This receptacle can be partially cylindrical and may include concave and convex sections to enhance support. The air bearing operates using a compressed-air source, allowing for a precise contactless mounting of the glass tube blank, with minimal gaps maintained between the receptacle and the blank. The design also allows for the insertion of the glass tube blank in a transverse direction, and additional air bearings can be incorporated at various axial positions to further support the glass tube blank during the cutting process. Overall, the system aims to streamline the production of glass containers while maintaining high precision and efficiency.
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