Table, reduced permeability papermaker's fabrics containing fibers with fins designed to distort at lower force levels by having a reduced cross sectional area within the fin
US5449548A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/322
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A woven or spiral papermaker's or industrial fabric characterized in that at least a portion of its fibers have two or more thin fins, some of which fins are designed for ease of flexing or compression by incorporation of a reduced cross section "hinge" area or by a variation in thickness of more than 20 per cent as a function of distance from the fiber center. This will achieve interlocking between crossing fibers at significantly reduced "beat-up" force in weaving or less shrinkage force in spiral fabrics. By remaining extended where there is no fiber to fiber crushing action, the fins fill the fabric interstitial spaces and control fabric porosity. Significant cost and quality benefits are achieved.
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