System for forming and cutting a mineral fiber tow
US5894773A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9362
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for forming a continuous mineral fiber wool tow and cutting the tow into discrete lengths. The system comprises a conveying apparatus for pulling a mineral fiber wool tow from a mineral fiber pack at a first location and transporting the tow to a chopping station. A chopping apparatus is positioned at the chopping station for chopping the tow into discrete lengths. The conveying apparatus further receives the discrete lengths at the chopping station and transports the discrete lengths to a collecting station. The conveying apparatus further includes a collection device located at the collecting station for receiving the discrete lengths of mineral fiber wool material and collecting the discrete lengths for subsequent use.
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