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Method and apparatus for controlling a coating head, and a coating head

US9393593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2010
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H23/78
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus are described for controlling a coating head, which exerts a nip pressure to a fibrous web to be coated while the fibrous web is supported by a backing roll. An output signal of a sensor integrated within the backing roll is read, thus producing a measured indication of the nip pressure. A number of actuator control values are derived at least partly from said measured indication of the nip pressure. Said actuator control values are delivered as commands to a number of respective actuators that contribute to creating the nip pressure, to control an amount of a coating substance on the fibrous web in the coating head.

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