Rotary forming apparatus
US8474737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04H1/4218
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary forming apparatus is provided. The rotary forming apparatus includes a separator configured to receive a gas flow having entrained fibrous material and further configured to separate the fibrous material from the gas flow. The fibrous material forms mini-blankets having a length along a longitudinal axis. A milling apparatus is positioned adjacent the separator and configured to receive mini-blankets exiting the separator. The milling apparatus is further configured to grind the mini-blankets into fibers having desired lengths. The milling apparatus is configured to grind the mini-blankets along the lengths of the mini-blankets.
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