Through-air dryer assembly
US7143525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF26B13/16
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A through-air dryer is disclosed. The through-air dryer includes a cylindrical deck made from a plurality of deck plates that support a throughdrying fabric. The deck plates are supported by opposing hubs. Each of the hubs is in communication with a bearing that is mounted to a stationary shaft for allowing the cylindrical deck and the hubs to rotate. The bearings are positioned so as to create a through-air dryer structure that remains stable during operation and allows for easy calculation of loads on the dryer.
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