Non-woven fabric lightly fiber-entangled
US4166877A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/689
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process and device useful therein for hydraulically entangling the fibers in a fiber batt to form a fiber-entangled base sheet for a non-woven fabric, and a uniformly and lightly fiber-entangled, base sheet formed by the process. The process includes applying at least one liquid curtain against the fiber batt while it is supported on a moving, apertured backing screen. The liquid curtain is uniform in width throughout its length and substantially non-diverging as it is delivered from a source of liquid under a pressure sufficient to effect entanglement of the fibers in the batt. Preferably, the pressure is at least about 200 p.s.i.g., and the maximum divergence of the curtain is about 4 degrees. The device for applying the liquid curtain includes first and second members and means for securing the members together to form a chamber therebetween in which the liquid is contained and to form a slot in communication from the chamber to the exterior of the device. The slot has a substantially uniform width along its length and preferably also a uniform depth. The securing means are adjustable, so that the width of the slot can be varied, but, once the members are secured together, the…
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