Molded seam for papermakers fabric and method
US5480604A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/309
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seam construction for a papermakers fabric in which mating seam components are molded onto opposite ends of the fabric. The seam is assembled by matingly engaging the seam components molded onto the respective fabric end to define a seam having a caliper substantially equal to the caliper of the fabric. Preferably, the seam components are male and female and become positively locked when the seam ends are joined together.
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