Control apparatus
US7823531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F33/0072
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control apparatus is disclosed for controlling nip pressure in a nip of a metering size press. The apparatus includes a metering size press roll and a backing roll which cooperates with the size press roll for defining therebetween the nip. A support post is provided for rotatably supporting the backing roll. A linear bearing is disposed beneath the support post for mounting the support post. Also, a moving device is connected to the support post for moving the support post and the backing roll supported by the support post such that the supported backing roll and the support post mounted on the linear bearing is moved for controlling the nip pressure in the nip between the rolls.
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