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Method and apparatus for filling seams between adjacent fiber blanket insulation modules
Assignee: Johns Manville Corp
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Filing: 1978-04-28
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-04-28
Abstract
Abstract Gaps or seams between adjacent modular refractory fiber blanket insulation modules are filled by inserting therein strips of refractory fiber blanket. The strips are bent into a U-shape over a blade or plate and then inserted between two spreader members, called lubricators, to overcome the tendency of the blanket in the strip to adhere to the blanket in the module.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlisle O. Byrd, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:27
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27D; F27D1/00; F27D1/0003; F27D1/0006; F27D1/0009; F27D1/0013; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/49872; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
Apparatus for inserting refractory fiber blanket material to fill a gap or seam between adjacent refractory fiber modules, comprising: (a) plural spacer plate members for insertion into a gap or seam between adjacent modules to permit insertion therein of the fiber material, wherein each of said plural spacer plate members comprises: (i) a plate member having an inner portion extending inwardly a length substantially equal to the thickness of the modules; (ii) said plate member having a width along at least said inner portion substantially equal to the width of the seam to be filled; and (iii) said plate member further having an outer portion extending away from said gap or seam and said inner portion at an angle thereto to exert a compressive force on the fiber material as the material is forced inwardly by a pusher means; and (b) said pusher means for forcing the fiber material into said plural spacer plate members to fill the gap between adjacent modules.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
Apparatus for inserting refractory fiber blanket material to fill a gap or seam between adjacent refractory fiber modules, comprising: (a) plural spacer plate members for insertion into a gap or seam between adjacent modules to permit insertion therein of the fiber material, wherein each of said plural spacer plate members comprises: (i) a plate member having an inner portion extending inwardly a length substantially equal to the thickness of the modules; (ii) said plate member having a width along at least said inner portion substantially equal to the width of the seam to be filled; and (iii) said plate member further having an outer portion extending away from said gap or seam and said inner portion at an angle thereto to exert a compressive force on the fiber material as the material is forced inwardly by a pusher means; and (b) said pusher means for forcing the fiber material into said plural spacer plate members to fill the gap between adjacent modules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of said plural spacer plate members is formed from a material having a low coefficient of friction with the refractory fiber material to thereby overcome any tendency of such material to adhere and resist insertion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein each of said plural spacer plate members is formed from aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein each of said plural spacer plate members is formed from stainless steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pusher means comprises: a substantially flat pusher blade having a blunt leading edge for contacting the fiber material and forcing same into place while protecting such fiber material against cutting and similar damage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said pusher blade comprises: first and second blade members extending away from said leading edge and forming a substantially U-shaped junction at said blunt leading edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method of filling gaps or seams between adjacent refractory fiber modules with refractory fiber blanket material, utilizing the apparatus of claim 1 and comprising the steps of: (a) inserting said spacer plate members between modules adjacent the gaps to permit the fiber material to be inserted between the gap; (b) forcing the fiber material between the spacer plate members and into the gap; and (c) withdrawing the spacer plate members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 7, wherein said step of forcing comprises: forcing the fiber material inwardly between the spacer plate members with a pusher blade.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 8, further including the step of: folding the fiber material over the pusher blade prior to said step of forcing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 7, wherein said step of withdrawing comprises: (a) withdrawing each of said spacer plate members individually while holding the pusher blade in place; and (b) subsequently withdrawing said pusher blade.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
162 words
Apparatus for inserting refractory fiber blanket material to fill a gap or seam between adjacent refractory modules, consisting of: (A) plural spacer plate members for insertion into a gap or seam between adjacent modules to permit insertion therein of the fiber material, wherein each of said plural spacer plate members consists of: (a) a plate member having an inner portion extending inwardly a length substantially equal to the thickness of the modules; (b) said plate member having a width along at least said inner portion substantially equal to the width of the seam to be filled; and (c) said plate member further having an outer portion extending away from said gap or seam and said inner portion at an angle thereto to exert a compressive force on the fiber material as the material is forced inwardly by said pusher means; and (B) pusher means for forcing the fiber material into said plural spacer plate members to fill the gap between adjacent modules.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
162 words
Apparatus for inserting refractory fiber blanket material to fill a gap or seam between adjacent refractory modules, consisting of: (A) plural spacer plate members for insertion into a gap or seam between adjacent modules to permit insertion therein of the fiber material, wherein each of said plural spacer plate members consists of: (a) a plate member having an inner portion extending inwardly a length substantially equal to the thickness of the modules; (b) said plate member having a width along at least said inner portion substantially equal to the width of the seam to be filled; and (c) said plate member further having an outer portion extending away from said gap or seam and said inner portion at an angle thereto to exert a compressive force on the fiber material as the material is forced inwardly by said pusher means; and (B) pusher means for forcing the fiber material into said plural spacer plate members to fill the gap between adjacent modules.
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