Touch-free nozzle sealant removal
US8313164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1105
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for automatic removal of a sealant member from a nozzle plate that includes applying a sealant member to a surface of the nozzle plate, attaching the sealant member with a pull tab, one end of the pull tab being attached to a maintenance sled of a maintenance mechanism at a first position, the maintenance sled moves from a first position to a second position thereby removing the sealant member at a 180 degree angle and with a speed of about 10 mm/sec.
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