Patterned framework for a papermaking belt
US8313617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2361
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed toward a papermaking belt having a patterned framework having a continuous network region and a plurality of discrete deflection conduits isolated from one another by the continuous network region. The continuous network region has a pattern formed therein by a plurality of tessellating unit cells. Each cell has a center and at least two continuous land areas extending in at least two directions from the center. At least one of the continuous land areas at least bifurcates to form a continuous land area portion having a first width before bifurcation and at least two continuous land area portions having a second width after bifurcation where the at least two continuous land area portions are disposed at an angle ranging from about 1 degree to about 180 degrees relative to each other.
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