CPC C03B 23/0307 (2013.01) | 11 Claims |
1. A method for bending a glass substrate, the method comprising:
actuating at least one heat shield to a first position at least partially covering an edge portion of a first major surface of the glass substrate, wherein the at least one heat shield comprises a hinged member;
heating the glass substrate; and
actuating the heat shield to a second position at least partially uncovering the edge portion of the glass substrate, wherein the actuating the heat shield comprises lowering a press mold towards the glass substrate and contacting the hinged member with an actuator engagement member of the press mold as the press mold is lowered to cause movement of the heat shield via the hinged member so as to permit contact between the press mold and the glass substrate.
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