Abstract:
A planar element for use in a papermaking machine comprising a synthetic construction incorporating nanoparticles in a polymeric resin matrix.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for applying thermal spray particles to a composite, wherein the method includes the steps of providing a composite that includes a thermally sensitive surface, and applying the thermal spray particles at a temperature that is high enough to cause a temperature-dependent change in the thermally sensitive surface of the composite. The temperature-dependent change improves adhesion between the thermal spay particles and the composite.
Abstract:
A planar element for use in a papermaking machine comprising a synthetic construction incorporating nanoparticles in a polymeric resin matrix.
Abstract:
A doctor blade holder is disclosed that includes a first member, a second member position adjustment elements, and fluid assisted cleaning elements. The first member includes an elongated edge that is adapted for receiving a doctor blade, and the second member is movably coupled to the first member. The second member is secured to a doctor back. The position adjustment elements are for adjusting the relative position of the first member and the second member. The fluid assisted cleaning elements are for providing pressurized fluid to an area near an elongated edge of the doctor blade. The fluid assisted cleaning elements include at least one plenum within the first member.
Abstract:
A doctor assembly is disclosed for use in a paper-making machine. The doctor assembly includes a doctor blade holder into which a doctor blade may be inserted and the doctor blade holder includes a pressure plate, pressure adjustment system, a support tray, and a bracket in accordance with an embodiment. The pressure plate is for supporting and aligning the doctor blade in a cross machine direction for application to a machine roll. The pressure adjustment system is for adjusting the pressure applied to the machine roll by the doctor blade, said pressure adjustment means including at least one fluid reservoir having a wall that contacts the pressure plate. The support tray for supporting the at least one fluid reservoir, and the support tray includes at least one bracket alignment feature. The bracket is attached to the support tray for pivotal attachment to the pressure plate. The bracket includes at least one tray alignment feature that is coupled to the bracket alignment feature of the support tray to provide proper alignment of the bracket with respect to the support tray.
Abstract:
A doctoring apparatus for doctoring a roll surface comprises a doctor blade, a blade holder for applying the doctor blade to the roll surface, and a doctor back having a support surface on which the blade holder is adapted to slide. A locking bar is subdivided into multiple mechanically interlocked segments and is mounted by fasteners on the support surface of the doctor back for movement lengthwise in opposite directions between locked and unlocked positions. The locking bar is configured and dimensioned to fit loosely within a groove on the underside of the blade holder. In its unlocked position, the locking bar permits the blade holder to slide on the doctor back support surface into and out of an operative position adjacent to the roll surface, hi its locked position, the locking bar releasably secures the blade holder in its operative position.
Abstract:
An apparatus for doctoring a roll surface (5) including a pivot bar (12) adapted to be mounted on a doctor back (20) and which the pivot bar defines an upwardly projecting fulcrum (14). A first shelf (26) projects forwardly beyond the fulcrum (14) and a top plate (28) pivotally supported on and projecting forwardly beyond the fulcrum (14) overlies the first shelf (26). The top platen (28) is held downwardly against the fulcrum (14). Blade support members (36) are carried by and cooperate with the top plate (28) to define forwardly open slots (40), which slots (40) are configured and dimensioned to receive a rear edge of a forwardly projecting doctor blade (42). The blade support members (36) have rearwardly projecting second shelves (44) underlying the first shelf (26) and a loading mechanism (50) is interposed between the first and second shelves (26, 44) for pivoting the top plate (28) on the fulcrum (14) in a direction urging the doctor blade (42) against the roll surface (5).
Abstract:
In a paper machine having a roll (12) rotating about an axis (A1) extending in a cross machine direction, and having a doctor blade (14) applied to the roll surface by a blade holder (16) parallel to the axis and carried on a doctor back (18), an apparatus is provided for accommodating relative movement between the blade holder (16) and the doctor back (18) in the cross machine direction during mounting and removal of the blade holder (16). The apparatus comprises a rail (42) fixed to the doctor back (18) and extending longitudinally in the cross machine direction. A groove (46) extends along the length of the guide rail. The groove (46) has a bottom (48), a width measured between confronting sides (50), and a top defined by ledges (52) projecting inwardly from the sides (50), with inner edges spaced one from the other to define a slot (54) that underlies the blade holder and has a width narrower than the width of the groove (46). A plurality of shafts (56) are spaced along the length of the blade holder and project downwardly through the slot (54) and into the groove (46). First (62) and second (64) independently rotatable elements are carried by each of the shafts. The first rotatable elements (62) are located in the slot (54) and are dimensioned to contact the inner edges of the ledges (52), and the second rotatable elements (64) are located in the groove (46) and are dimensioned to contact the undersides of the ledges (52).
Abstract:
A doctor blade holder is disclosed that includes first and second members (124, 120) as well as position adjustment means (132, 134). The first member (124) includes a plurality of first member mounting structures (128) that are integrally formed with the first member (124) and are mutually spaced apart from one another along an elongated direction that is parallel with an elongated edge of a doctor blade. The second member (120) is coupled to the first member (124), at least in part, by a plurality of second member mounting structures (130) that are mutually spaced apart from one another along the elongated direction that is parallel with the elongated edge of the doctor blade. The position adjustment means (132, 134) is for adjusting the relative positions of the first member (124) and the second member (120) while the first member(124) is coupled to the second member(120), at least in part, by the plurality of first member mounting structures (128) and the plurality of second member mounting structures (130).
Abstract:
A reciprocating doctor (12) is provided for doctoring the cylindrical surface (20) of a roll (10) rotating about a first axis (Al). The doctor includes a doctor back (14) with a blade holder (20) carrying a doctor blade (18). The doctor back has journals (16) aligned on a second axis (A2) parallel to the first rotational axis of the roll. The journals are rotatably supported in sleeve bearings (26), and the sleeve bearings are in turn supported by diaphragms (30) spaced along the second axis. The sleeve bearings are fixed axially on their respective, journals, and the diaphragms have hub portions (34) surrounding and fixed relative to the sleeve bearings, and peripheral portions (38) surrounding the hub portions and fixed relative to a support structure (24). The diaphragms are configured to resiliently accommodate reciprocating movement of their hub portions and associated sleeve bearings relative to their peripheral portions and associated support structure. A first operating mechanism (70, 72) serves to rotate the doctor back about the second axis, and a second operating mechanism (74) serves to impart reciprocating movement to the journals and their sleeve bearings along the second axis.