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Apparatus for forming thermal insulation blocks

US4218962A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1978
Grant dateAug 26, 1980
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Expiry dateJul 3, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/5343
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus is described for the formation of thermal insulation blocks from rolls of fibrous blankets. The apparatus comprises folding means to make alternating transverse folds in the blanket, insertion means to insert block supporting members (pronged beams) into and through folds of the block, and sequencing means to control the location of beam insertion according to a predetermined pattern.

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