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Paper machine dewatering system

US7686923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2008
Grant dateMar 30, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21F11/006
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A paper machine dewatering system includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and an airflow device. The first fabric carries a fibrous web on a side thereof. The second fabric is in at least partial contact with the fibrous web, the fibrous web being between the first fabric and the second fabric. The airflow device moves air successively through the first fabric, the fibrous web, and the second fabric.

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