A support apparatus can comprise a cylindrical rod extending along a first rotation axis and comprising a first end portion provided with a first convex spherical segment and a second end portion provided with a second convex spherical segment. A first area can be configured to receive a portion of the first convex spherical segment. A second area can be configured to receive a portion of the second convex spherical segment. The cylindrical rod can be pivotable about a first pivot axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis. In some embodiments, methods of supporting an object can comprise engaging a surface of the object with the outer surface of the cylindrical rod wherein the first cylindrical rod supports a weight of the object while the first cylindrical rod is supported by the first fluid cushion and the second fluid cushion.

The present disclosure relates to a rotary transition section and a tempering and forming apparatus for forming bent glass. The rotary transition section includes a main rack and an auxiliary rack. A plurality of flexible shaft rollers for forming glass are arranged at intervals on the auxiliary rack along the glass conveying direction. An end of the auxiliary rack that is closer to a heating furnace is rotatably connected to the main rack. An end of the auxiliary rack that is away from the heating furnace is connected to a traction mechanism arranged on the main rack. In the tempering and forming apparatus employing the rotary transition section, a forming and tempering section has a lifting function to achieve abutment against a roller surface after the rotation of the transition section, which in turn solves the technical problem that the edge of the glass is difficult to form.

In a manufacturing method of a glass roll, a transport device transports a glass film coupled to lead films via coupling portions. The transport device separates the lead films and/or the coupling portions from a heating roller when the lead films and/or the coupling portions pass by the heating roller.

An end cap assembly for a conveyor roll includes an end cap configured to fit over an end of the conveyor roll, and the end cap has an opening. The end cap assembly further includes a spring member configured to be positioned between the end of the conveyor roll and the end cap, and a fastener that is insertable into the opening of the end cap. The fastener is configured to cooperate with the spring member to apply a retention force to assist in retaining the end cap on the conveyor roll.

A support apparatus can comprise a cylindrical rod extending along a first rotation axis and comprising a first end portion provided with a first convex spherical segment and a second end portion provided with a second convex spherical segment. A first area can be configured to receive a portion of the first convex spherical segment. A second area can be configured to receive a portion of the second convex spherical segment. The cylindrical rod can be pivotable about a first pivot axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis. In some embodiments, methods of supporting an object can comprise engaging a surface of the object with the outer surface of the cylindrical rod wherein the first cylindrical rod supports a weight of the object while the first cylindrical rod is supported by the first fluid cushion and the second fluid cushion.

In a manufacturing method of a glass roll, a transport device transports a glass film coupled to lead films via coupling portions. The transport device separates the lead films and/or the coupling portions from a heating roller when the lead films and/or the coupling portions pass by the heating roller.

A manufacturing system is disclosed including a conveying apparatus with a plurality of rollers that form a travel path along which a ribbon is configured to be conveyed in a travel direction. The plurality of rollers including at least a tensioning roller having a shaft and a rotation wheel with a plurality of spokes that extend radially outward from the shaft, the plurality of spokes being configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the shaft to cause the ribbon to be conveyed in the travel direction. The manufacturing system further including a flow generator configured to direct a flow of fluid to the plurality of spokes to cause rotation of the plurality of spokes.

An end cap assembly for a conveyor roll includes an end cap configured to fit over an end of the conveyor roll, and the end cap has an opening. The end cap assembly further includes a spring member configured to be positioned between the end of the conveyor roll and the end cap, and a fastener that is insertable into the opening of the end cap. The fastener is configured to cooperate with the spring member to apply a retention force to assist in retaining the end cap on the conveyor roll.

A conveyor roll assembly for use at high temperature comprises (a) a ceramic spool having a flexural strength of at least 15 MPa and an external diameter D and (b) a torque transmitter and support of a general cylindrical shape and having a longitudinal axis, comprising a body and (b1) a supporting portion comprising at least one cylindrical supporting surface and (b2) a connecting portion that is mechanically and resiliently deformed, comprising at least two distinct connecting surfaces, frictionally connecting the torque transmitter and support to the ceramic spool. At least one end of the ceramic spool has an axial, centered bore of a diameter 10 mmd D, and a depth Dd1.5 d. The torque transmitter and support is housed at least partially in the bore of the ceramic spool.

Disclosed in the present invention is an apparatus for eliminating stress spots on a surface of glass, comprising a conveying assembly, provided with a conveying surface for reciprocally conveying the glass along a conveying direction; an upper air-blowing assembly, provided above the conveying surface, used for guiding air to reciprocally flow above the conveying surface along a swinging direction extending along a width direction of the glass; and a lower air-blowing assembly, provided under the conveying surface, used for guiding air to reciprocally flow under the conveying surface along the swinging direction. A method for eliminating stress spots on a surface of glass comprises a conveying step, a glass swinging step, and an air-cooling step.