Fiber reinforced cleaning blade
US4978999A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249942
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cleaning blade is provided incorporating fiber fillers oriented in a single direction in an elastomeric matrix. In use, the cleaning blade is mounted for cleaning operation in a manner orienting the fiber fillers generally parallel to process direction. The material thereby provided is resistant to damage, and is relatively stiff in the process direction, while relatively conformable in the lateral direction.
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