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Apparatus for quenching melt-spun filaments
Assignee: Celanese Corp
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Filing: 1980-05-13
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 2000-05-13
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a melt-spinning process of the type wherein molten polymer is extruded downwardly through a fiber pack and through coaxial circular rows of holes of a spinneret to form a circularly arranged group of filaments. Quench gas is directed across the filaments emerging from the spinneret, and the cooled filaments are gathered and redirected at a guide, which may be stationary or rotating. The quench gas is delivered by a conduit extending downwardly through the pack and spinneret coaxially relative to the rows of holes and then redirected and discharged laterally outwardly through the group of filaments above the guide.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland Waite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:34
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01D; D01D5/00; D01D5/08; D01D5/088; D01D5/092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
Improved apparatus for the manufacture of melt-spun polymeric filaments, said apparatus being of the type wherein molten polymer is extruded downwardly through a filter pack and through an annular array of holes of a spinneret to form a circularly arranged group of filaments, quenching means for directing quenching gas across the filaments emerging from said spinneret, said quenching means comprising gas supply means, gas conduit means and gas discharge means, and a stationary or rotating guide therebelow at which all the filaments are gathered and redirected, said conduit means including gas discharge means disposed above said guide for discharging quench gas outwardly through the group of filaments, wherein the improvement comprises: said gas supply conduit means extending downwardly through the middle of said pack, whereby polymeric filaments melt-spun therefrom have reduced birefringence variability.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
Improved apparatus for the manufacture of melt-spun polymeric filaments, said apparatus being of the type wherein molten polymer is extruded downwardly through a filter pack and through an annular array of holes of a spinneret to form a circularly arranged group of filaments, quenching means for directing quenching gas across the filaments emerging from said spinneret, said quenching means comprising gas supply means, gas conduit means and gas discharge means, and a stationary or rotating guide therebelow at which all the filaments are gathered and redirected, said conduit means including gas discharge means disposed above said guide for discharging quench gas outwardly through the group of filaments, wherein the improvement comprises: said gas supply conduit means extending downwardly through the middle of said pack, whereby polymeric filaments melt-spun therefrom have reduced birefringence variability.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, including means fixedly locating said conduit means relative to said spinneret to maintain a fixed distance from said spinneret to an uppermost stream of quench gas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an air gap is provided between said conduit means and the interior of said pack, to reduce heat loss from said pack to said conduit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of coaxial, circular rows of holes are provided in the spinneret.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |