Abstract: A detecting device is provided for detecting carry-out of a last glass sheet from a stacking stand. The detecting device comprises a suction cup releasably attached with a suction force to the last glass sheet, and a sensor for detecting attachment and detachment to and from the last glass sheet and producing electrical signals representative thereof. The signals from the sensor are supplied to a robot or the like for the above carry-out for stopping the robot or the like when the sensor detects detachment of the suction cup from the last glass sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing water from a curved glass panel after washing in a production line, includes nozzles which are movable upwardly and downwardly in response to variations of the height of the curved glass panel above the conveyor so as to be held at desired positions adjacent to the upper and lower surfaces of the glass panel. The nozzles are variable in inclination so as to be positioned more desiredly relative to the glass panel.