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Apparatus for surface treatment of an endless textile structure
Assignee: Thies GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1980-03-06
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 2000-03-06
Abstract
Abstract An endless textile web is processed by passing it through an elongated tubular member defining a treatment zone which is disposed within a chamber. A jet of treatment air is directed against the web near the inlet end of the zone, the jet being directed away from the inlet end to convey the web and cause it to expand and flutter as it moves. An apparatus is disclosed in which tubular member is bent into a sinous shape. Air filtering, treating and blowing apparatus are included.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Hoersch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:03
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06B; D06B3/00; D06B3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
An apparatus for the surface treatment of an endless textile structure comprising a substantially closed container; means defining an elongated treatment channel within said container for receiving and guiding the textile structure, the interior of said channel constituting a treatment zone substantially isolated from the remainder of the container interior, said channel having an inlet end and an outlet end within said container, said inlet end and said outlet end being laterally spaced apart; nozzle means near the inlet end of said channel for directing a stream of air against the textile therein and away from said inlet end to create a current of air longitudinally through the channel for conveying the textile therethrough; blower means coupled to said nozzle means for supplying air under pressure to said nozzle means; conveyor means disposed below said channel for receiving and conveying textile emerging from said outlet end to a location substantially below said inlet end; winch means adjacent said inlet end for receiving said textile from said conveyor means and delivering textile to said inlet end of said channel; and means for driving said winch means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
An apparatus for the surface treatment of an endless textile structure comprising a substantially closed container; means defining an elongated treatment channel within said container for receiving and guiding the textile structure, the interior of said channel constituting a treatment zone substantially isolated from the remainder of the container interior, said channel having an inlet end and an outlet end within said container, said inlet end and said outlet end being laterally spaced apart; nozzle means near the inlet end of said channel for directing a stream of air against the textile therein and away from said inlet end to create a current of air longitudinally through the channel for conveying the textile therethrough; blower means coupled to said nozzle means for supplying air under pressure to said nozzle means; conveyor means disposed below said channel for receiving and conveying textile emerging from said outlet end to a location substantially below said inlet end; winch means adjacent said inlet end for receiving said textile from said conveyor means and delivering textile to said inlet end of said channel; and means for driving said winch means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the inlet side of said blower means is connected to the interior of said chamber to extract air therefrom.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
29 words
An apparatus according to one of claims 1 or 2 and including a passage between said blower means and said nozzle means for permitting the treatment air to calm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein at least a first portion of said treatment channel comprises an elongated tubular member, said passage comprises an elongated tubular member of larger diameter than said first portion of said treatment channel, said passage substantially concentrically surrounding said first portion, and said nozzle means includes a deflecting conduit for reversing the direction of air flow from the outlet end of said passage to the nozzle means outlet through an angle of substantially 180°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said container includes a fresh air inlet and an exhaust.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
19 words
An apparatus to either of claims 1 or 5 wherein said conveyor means comprises a continuously moving endless belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said conveyor means comprises an inclined slide sloping from below the outlet to below the inlet of said treatment channel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
An aparatus according to claim 3 wherein said container includes means for introducing processing agents to said treatment air in said passage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said nozzle means includes an annular air outlet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said treatment channel comprises an elongated tubular member bent to a sinuous shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said container contains a plurality of treatment channels, blower means and winch means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-31 | 1989-03-02 | 1989-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-31 | 1993-03-02 | 1993-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |