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Refining surface and a blade segment for a refiner

US7419112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2004
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C7/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A refining surface of a refining member, adapted for use with a refiner for defibrating a lignocellulose-containing material, is provided. Such a refining surface comprises a plurality of first grooves, each first groove being defined between two adjacent first bar portions of the refining surface, and extending between opposing first and second radial edges of the refining surface. The refining surface further comprises a plurality of second grooves, each second groove being defined between two adjacent second bar portions of the refining surface forming each first bar portion, and extending between two adjacent second grooves. The first bar portions are wider than the second bar portions, and each second bar portion are between about 1 mm and about 3 mm wide. A blade segment of a refining member is also provided.

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