US4738752A
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Heated extended nip press apparatus
Assignee: Valmet Technologies Oy
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Filing: 1986-08-12
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2006-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A press apparatus is disclosed for removing fluid from a fibrous web. The apparatus includes a press member and a blanket cooperating with the press member for defining therebetween an elongate pressing section such that the web is pressed between the press member and the blanket during passage through the pressing section. The blanket is urged towards the press member such that when the web passes through the pressing section, fluid is pressed from the web. A heating device is disposed adjacent to the press roll for transferring heat to the web such that when the web passes through the pressing section, the web is subjected for an extended period to increased pressure and temperature so that water vapor generated within the pressing section during the passage of the web through the pressing section forces the fluid in the liquid phase away from the web.
Inventors
- 👤 L. H. Busker
- 👤 D. C. Cronin
- 👤 D. V. Lange
- 👤 F. A. Macklem
- 👤 J. H. Pulkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:30
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B3/00; B30B3/04; D; D21; D21F; D21F3/00; D21F3/02; D21F3/0209; D21F3/0281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
An apparatus for removing fluid from a fibrous web, said apparatus comprising: a press member; blanket means cooperating with said press member for defining therebetween an elongate pressing section such that the web is pressed between said pressing member and said blanket means during passage through said pressing section; a concave press shoe for urging said blanket means toward said press member such that when the web passes through said pressing section, fluid is removed from the web; heating means disposed adjacent to said press member for transferring heat to the web and structured such that when the web passes through said pressing section, the web is subjected for an extended period to increased pressure and temperature so that water vapor generated within said pressing section during the passage of the web through said pressing section forces the fluid in the liquid phase away form the web; a thermal transfer means cooperating with said blanket means for defining said pressing section therebetween, said transfer means transferring heat from said heating means to the web during passage of the web through said pressing section; and a further blanket means disposed between said thermal transfer means and a convex surface defined by said press member such that said blanket means, the web, said thermal transfer means and said further blanket means move together between said convex surface and a cooperating concave surface defined by said concave press shoe for removing fluid from the web.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
242 words
An apparatus for removing fluid from a fibrous web, said apparatus comprising: a press member; blanket means cooperating with said press member for defining therebetween an elongate pressing section such that the web is pressed between said pressing member and said blanket means during passage through said pressing section; a concave press shoe for urging said blanket means toward said press member such that when the web passes through said pressing section, fluid is removed from the web; heating means disposed adjacent to said press member for transferring heat to the web and structured such that when the web passes through said pressing section, the web is subjected for an extended period to increased pressure and temperature so that water vapor generated within said pressing section during the passage of the web through said pressing section forces the fluid in the liquid phase away form the web; a thermal transfer means cooperating with said blanket means for defining said pressing section therebetween, said transfer means transferring heat from said heating means to the web during passage of the web through said pressing section; and a further blanket means disposed between said thermal transfer means and a convex surface defined by said press member such that said blanket means, the web, said thermal transfer means and said further blanket means move together between said convex surface and a cooperating concave surface defined by said concave press shoe for removing fluid from the web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said heating means is an electrical heater.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said heating means is a first induction heater.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said heating means is an infrared heater.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said heating means is a microwave heater.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said heating means is a laser heater.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said heating means is an electrical resistance heater.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said heating means includes an open-flame burner.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said heating means includes a hot air heater.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A press apparatus as set forth in claim 3 further including: preheating means for heating the web prior to the web extending through said pressing section, said preheating means including: a steam box; a vacuum slot for drawing steam into the web.
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