Apparatuses, systems and methods for cold forming glass
AssigneeCorning Incorporated
InventorJames Edward McGinnis
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to forming methods, systems, apparatuses and resulting displays that represent improvements in various key areas. The disclosed methods, systems and apparatuses can include a backing configured to support the glass substrate. In one embodiment, the backing can comprise a plurality of linkages. The one or more of the plurality of linkages are selectively moveable to interface with and correspond to a radius of curvature of the curved portion of the glass substrate However, other embodiments contemplate segments, mesh or other construction for the backing.
Claims20
An apparatus for housing a display module within a vehicle interior system, comprising:
- a glass substrate;
- and
- a backing adhered to the glass substrate, the backing comprising mesh or chain forming a plurality of segments connected to one another such that the plurality of segments are selectively movable relative to one another, wherein:
- the backing defines an opening configured to receive the display module,
- the backing does not cover the opening, and
- the plurality of segments are selectively movable to a configuration in which a surface of the backing comprises a desired radius of curvature to bend the glass substrate.
An apparatus comprising:
- a glass substrate comprising a first major surface and a second major surface;
- a bonding medium disposed on the second major surface;
- and
- a backing adhered to the second major surface via the bonding medium, wherein the backing comprises mesh or chain forming a plurality of segments that are connected to one another such that the plurality of segments are selectively movable relative to one another, wherein the backing defines an opening, wherein the backing does not cover the opening;
- a display module disposed in the opening;
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- an actuator coupled to at least one of the plurality of segments, wherein the actuator is configured to move the plurality of segments relative to one another to facilitate movement of the display module, wherein the plurality of segments are movable to a configuration in which a surface of the backing comprises a desired radius of curvature to bend the glass substrate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.