Method and an apparatus for horizontally splitting a mineral wool web
US11982030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/177
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for horizontally splitting a mineral wool web includes a conveyor having a first direction of travel adapted for receiving and advancing a cured mineral wool web in said first direction. At least one dividing device is provided for longitudinally dividing the cured mineral wool web into at least two sub-webs as said cured mineral wool web is advanced passed said at least one dividing device. At least one lifting mechanism is provided downstream of the dividing device so that a section of the conveyor is adapted for lifting a sub-web. At least one horizontal cutting device is provided for horizontally cutting the sub-web whilst lifted in said conveyor section.
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