Method of and apparatus for reducing the stickiness of the fibers of cotton flocks contaminated with honeydew
US4999926A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2206/046
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for reducing the stickiness or tackiness of the fibers of honeydew-contaminated cotton flocks by heating the same. For this purpose, the cotton flocks while still in bale form are heated in a high-frequency electrical or electromagnetic field until the honeydew is brought to an elevated temperature and the water contained in the honeydew contamination is substantially evaporated, the temperature preferably being such that the cotton flocks reach a temperature in the region of the temperature of ebullition or boiling point of water.
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