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Multiple width fiber strip and method and apparatus for its production

US5860201A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1997
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/627
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for the production of a multiple width fiber strip consisting of crimped interlaced filaments and having several zones extending in longitudinal direction of the fiber strip as well as at least one predetermined tear line (4) extending in longitudinal direction of the fiber strip, wherein the tear strength (daN) of the fiber strip, referred to the total denier (dtex) is at least about 1.7.times.10.sup.-4 daN/dtex, has a pair of transport rolls (8,9) for jointly transporting the supplied bands (1,2) and a crimping chamber (10.1, 10.1, 11, 12, 13, 14) which is arranged downstream of the pair of transport rolls (8, 9).

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