US4334468A
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Double belt press
Assignee: Santrade Ltd
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Filing: 1980-04-24
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Granted: 1982-06-15
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Expires: 2000-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A double belt press comprises two endless steel belts revolving in opposing directions with mutually facing sides thereof pressed against each other and against material passed therebetween by means of stationary, temperature-controlled press plates. The belts are guided by revolving roller chains on the press plates which are speed-coordinated with the roller chains. A heat transfer mechanism is provided along the path of travel of the roller chain of at least one press plate in order to change the temperature of the roll elements of the roller chains.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Guttinger
- 👤 Konrad Schermutzki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:28
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B5/00; B30B5/04; B30B5/06; B30B5/065; B30B5/067; B27; B27N; B27N3/00; B27N3/08; B27N3/24; B30B15/00; B30B15/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A double belt press comprising: a pair of endless steel belts revolving in opposite directions with mutually facing sides thereof forming a nip through which material is to be passed, a plurality of treating assemblies spaced along said nip for pressing said belts together and controlling the temperature of said belts, each of said assemblies comprising: a pair of temperature-controlled stationary press plates disposed within respective ones of said belts for pressing such belts against material passing through the nip, said press plates including means for controlling the temperature thereof, and a pair of revolving chains traveling around respective ones of said press plates, each chain defining a working side disposed in said nip and a return side, each chain including a plurality of rotating rolls which travel between and in contact with said press plate and said belt to transmit pressing forces and thermal energy from the former to the latter, one of said treating assemblies including heat transfer means arranged to act upon said rolls along said return side and adjacent the entry to said nip for controlling the temperature of said rolls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A double belt press comprising: a pair of endless steel belts revolving in opposite directions with mutually facing sides thereof forming a nip through which material is to be passed, a plurality of treating assemblies spaced along said nip for pressing said belts together and controlling the temperature of said belts, each of said assemblies comprising: a pair of temperature-controlled stationary press plates disposed within respective ones of said belts for pressing such belts against material passing through the nip, said press plates including means for controlling the temperature thereof, and a pair of revolving chains traveling around respective ones of said press plates, each chain defining a working side disposed in said nip and a return side, each chain including a plurality of rotating rolls which travel between and in contact with said press plate and said belt to transmit pressing forces and thermal energy from the former to the latter, one of said treating assemblies including heat transfer means arranged to act upon said rolls along said return side and adjacent the entry to said nip for controlling the temperature of said rolls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Double belt press according to claim 1, wherein said heat transfer means comprises a chamber through which a temperature-controlled flow of air is passed, with said rolls being passed through said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Double belt press according to claim 1, wherein said heat transfer means comprises a spraying device spraying a temperature-controlled fluid onto the rolls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Double belt press according to claim 1, further including a temperature-controlled plate over which the rolls are guided along the return side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
Double belt press according to claim 1, wherein said heat transfer means heats said rolls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Double belt press according to claim 1, wherein said heat transfer means cools said rolls.
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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) | 1985-06-14 | 1985-12-14 | 1986-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-14 | 1989-12-14 | 1990-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-14 | 1993-12-14 | 1994-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |