Patents Assigned to Runtech Systems Oy
  • Patent number: 11634866
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring dewatering in the wet end of a paper machine includes a measuring receptacle functioning at normal air pressure, in which receptacle the amount of the water of the negatively-pressurized dewatering points of the paper machine is measured by means of a pressure-difference transmitter and of a measuring weir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Runtech Systems OY
    Inventor: Juha Karvinen
  • Patent number: 11535474
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a tail end in a fiber web machine from one structural section to another includes nozzles for guiding the tail end on the guide plate by means of an air flow such that the blown air is brought onto a guide plate shaped into a curve in such a way that the air flow of the blown air guides the tail end onto the curved guide plate by means of a bump functioning as an aerodynamic profile formed in the curved guide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Runtech Systems OY
    Inventors: Kimma Loippo, Juhani Lehto, Markku Kajander, Mertsi Lindeman
  • Publication number: 20170022021
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for passing a web tail being threaded from one paper machine section to another by way of guiding the tail with the help of an air jet from a transfer plate. An essential feature of the invention is to employ a construction rising from the surface of the transfer plate to a height with the shape of a linear ramp or a droplet for guiding the web tail in its travel direction thereby minimizing the contact area between the web tail and the transfer plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventors: Kimmo LOIPPO, Antti ELO
  • Patent number: 9492970
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing the impeller of a centrifugal, that is, a radial compressor or radial blower, said impeller being mounted directly on the shaft of an electric motor. An essential feature of the invention is that the composite material impeller is made using an RTM process, wherein the RTM mold has a core and accurately trimmed fabrics placed therein in such a manner that the fabric layers, or preforms, are pulled onto the core thus achieving a maximally optimized use of materials in the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventor: Juha Karvinen
  • Patent number: 9051685
    Abstract: A method for reducing the water and energy consumption of a paper machine with the help of a vacuum system and optimization of web solids content. On the paper machine wire section, water is removed with the help of a hybrid vacuum system serving first the vacuum locations needing a lower vacuum level and then those requiring a higher vacuum level in such fashion that the hybrid vacuum system removes water on different sections of the paper machine at the vacuum levels rendering the individually maximized energy efficiency. Additionally the solids content on the wire section is optimized with the help of an unfelted and smooth press roll adapted above the wire suction roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventors: Juha Karvinen, Kimmo Loippo
  • Patent number: 8961149
    Abstract: A method for controlling an automatic stall-prevention of a rotation-speed-regulated centrifugal fan. A control automatics is controlled by an automation system of the process wherein, the control automatics stalling is detected from a function of the electric current, voltage and frequency going to the motor of the centrifugal fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventors: Jouni Mussalo, Mauri Vuohelainen
  • Publication number: 20140231038
    Abstract: A method for reducing the water and energy consumption of a paper machine with the help of a vacuum system and optimization of web solids content. On the paper machine wire section, water is removed with the help of a hybrid vacuum system serving first the vacuum locations needing a lower vacuum level and then those requiring a higher vacuum level in such a fashion that the hybrid vacuum system removes water on different sections of the paper machine at the vacuum levels rendering the Individually maximized energy efficiency. Additionally the solids content on the wire section is optimized with fee help of an unfelted and smooth press roll adapted above the wire suction roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Runtech Systems OY
    Inventors: Juha Karvinen, Kimmo Loippo
  • Publication number: 20140037426
    Abstract: A method for controlling an automatic stall-prevention of a rotation-speed-regulated centrifugal fan. A control automatics is controlled by an automation system of the process wherein, the control automatics stalling is detected from a function of the electric current, voltage and frequency going to the motor of the centrifugal fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventors: Jouni MUSSALO, Mauri VUOHELAINEN
  • Patent number: 8206491
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for implementing water separation in the vacuum system of a paper machine. The apparatus includes a guiding baffle structure connected to an inlet pipe and a water trap vessel, and a droplet separation cell mounted at the mouth of an outlet pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventor: Juha Karvinen
  • Patent number: 8163135
    Abstract: A paper machine doctor assembly includes a doctor blade and a blade holder holding the same and a support member mounted on the paper machine frame. An essential feature of the assembly is that a separate pivot mount is provided between the blade holder and the support member, the separate pivot mount enabling the blade holder and the pivot mount to be disconnected from the support member by pulling the pivot mount outwardly and away from the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventor: Kimmo Loippo
  • Publication number: 20120014777
    Abstract: Method for controlling an automatic stall-prevention of a rotation-speed-regulated centrifugal fan. What is essential in the invention is that the control automatics is controlled by means of the automation system of the process, in which control automatics stalling is detected from a function of the electric current, voltage and frequency going to the motor of the centrifugal fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventors: Jouni MUSSALO, Mauri Vuohelainen
  • Publication number: 20110247497
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for implementing water separation in the vacuum system of a paper machine. The apparatus is characterized by comprising a guiding baffle structure (1) connect to an inlet pipe (8) and a water trap vessel (2) as well as a droplet separation cell (4) mounted at the mouth of an outlet pipe (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventor: Juha KARVINEN
  • Publication number: 20110214829
    Abstract: Method for compensating for uneven shrinkage in a paper web in the press and drying sections of a paper machine, in which there is at least one open draw. In the method, a flow guide/guides are used in the head box, by means of which the machine direction orientation tendency of the fibres is reduced in the edge areas of the web and the angle of detaching of the web from the centre roll is adjusted, by directing onto the web an air jet that is located in the cross direction and the pressure of which can be adjusted in the said direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventors: Kimmo Loippo, Michael Odell
  • Publication number: 20110173812
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing the impeller of a centrifugal, that is, a radial compressor or radial blower, said impeller being mounted directly on the shaft of an electric motor. An essential feature of the invention is that the composite material impeller is made using an RTM process, wherein the RTM mold has a core and accurately trimmed fabrics placed therein in such a manner that the fabric layers, or preforms, are pulled onto the core thus achieving a maximally optimized use of materials in the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventor: Juha KARVINEN
  • Publication number: 20100243189
    Abstract: The invention relates to a paper machine doctor assembly comprising a doctor blade (1) and a blade holder (2) holding the same and a support member (3) mounted on the paper machine frame. The essential feature of the invention is that between the blade holder (2) and the member (3) is provided a separate pivot mount (4) adapted onto the member (3) so that it can be dismantled by pulling it outwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventor: Kimmo LOIPPO
  • Patent number: 7707800
    Abstract: A beam construction, particularly a so-called doctor beam, for use mainly in pulp and paper mills to carry blade holders (7) intended to hold doctor blades. The beam (1) is a composite-construction hollow beam, which also includes at least one composite construction pre-tensioning rod (9, 10, 12). The construction has an essentially triangular cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventor: Kari Kannisto
  • Publication number: 20080163997
    Abstract: A spring doctor, particularly for use for cleaning the surface of rolls (2), used in the and including a blade (8) that is essentially the width of the roll (2) being cleaned, and which is attached to a blade holder (1). In the device, there are operating means (for example, 6, 7) for creating the desired pressure of the doctor blade against the roll. Longitudinally, the blade (8) is curved for at least part of its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: RUNTECH SYSTEMS OY
    Inventor: Kimmo Loippo
  • Patent number: 6491791
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for cleaning roll surfaces on a paper-making machine or the like, particularly the grooves and drilled perforations of the rolls, and/or supported fabrics and/or for improving water drainage therein. According to the method, the properties of a moving roll surface (1) and/or fabric (6), as well as their behavior during a run, are affected by means of a gas mixture (5) in a manner, wherein the flow of the gas mixture is caused to be directed substantially toward the roll surface (1), grooves (2) made on the roll shell, perforations (2) of the roll shell and/or the fabric (6) or, alternatively, at least to a close proximity of at least one of the foregoing objects. The invention also relates to an apparatus suited for implementing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventor: Kimmo Loippo
  • Patent number: 6485610
    Abstract: The solution of the invention relates to a method and apparatus for the treatment of a paper web in a paper or cardboard machine. The essential feature of the solution of the invention is that a moving material web (1), its properties and/or its behavior are influenced by the use of a gas (2) by causing the gas (2) to flow substantially toward the material web or to its immediate vicinity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventor: Kimmo Loippo
  • Patent number: 6006443
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of treating a material web in a paper or paperboard machine, in which method the moving web is treated with a gas, particularly with steam. At least one supplementary treatment agent is dosed into the stream of said gas and effected to travel along with said gas toward said material web. The invention also concerns an apparatus suited to implement the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Runtech Systems Oy
    Inventor: Juha Karvinen