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EP 0 346 659 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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08.05.1991 Bulletin 1991/19 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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20.12.1989 Bulletin 1989/51 |
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Date of filing: 24.05.1989 |
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AT CH DE ES FR GB IT LI NL SE |
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Priority: |
13.06.1988 US 205736
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Applicant: APPLETON MILLS |
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Appleton
Wisconsin 54911 (US) |
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Inventors: |
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- Gulya, Thomas G.
Appleton
Wisconsin 54014 (US)
- Turner, David R.
Atlantic Beach
Florida 32233 (US)
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Representative: Weitzel, Wolfgang, Dr.-Ing. |
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Friedenstrasse 10
89522 Heidenheim
89522 Heidenheim (DE) |
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Papermaking machine in which the paper web is supported in the draw between the press
and dryer sections |
(57) The invention is directed to a papermaking machine in which the wet paper web (5)
is supported by the press section felt (6) as it is transferred from the press section
(1) to the dryer section (2) of the machine, thereby preventing sagging and possible
breakage of the web. According to the invention, the felt (6) is mounted for endless
travel and passing around at least a first (9) of said dryer rolls, said felt being
unsupported over a substantial distance extending between said press rolls (3, 4)
and said first dryer roll (9) and said web being carried on the upper surface of the
felt as said felt travels through said distance.
As the wet paper web is supported in the draw, sagging and possible breaking of the
web is prevented in this area. As thee tendency for breakage is minimized, product
loss is minimized and downtime of the machine is correspondingly decreased.