Rotatable Relative To Supporting Shaft Patents (Class 492/16)
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Patent number: 7097604Abstract: In a guide roller for a stamping machine for deflecting a stamping foil web and/or a substrate web to be stamped upon, so that the guide roller has a negligibly low degree of friction, fixed to a roller spindle that is fixed with respect to the machine is at least one porous air-permeable spindle sleeve at which at least one roller sleeve is rotatably mounted. The roller spindle has a compressed gas passage for acting on the or each spindle sleeve with compressed gas to produce a gas cushion between the or each respective spindle sleeve and the associated roller sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2002Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Leonard Kurz GmbH & Co.,KGInventors: Georg Kaluza, Ralf Friedmann
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Patent number: 6991328Abstract: A follower roller is brought into press contact with a driving roller by a load having a predetermined value, thereby being rotated in accordance with a rotation of the driving roller to transport the medium clamped therebetween in a first direction. The follower roller includes a shaft portion and a roller body provided so as to surround the shaft portion. The follower roller is configured such that a value of a ratio f/F is not greater than 0.03. Here, F is a force transporting the medium in the first direction which is generated by the load, and f is a resistance force generated in a second direction opposite to the first direction by a friction loss of the shaft portion of the follower roller which is generated by the load.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Takayuki Ishii
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Patent number: 6935993Abstract: The invention relates to a roll, including a roll tube that is supported exclusively, at least in radial direction, in an axially central area on a continuous roll support, whereby outside of the central area the roll tube is positioned at a distance A from the roll support, thereby permitting a deflection of the roll tube relative to the roll support. The invention is further characterized in that the roll tube is equipped with increased weights on both ends in order to create a deflection component in the respective ends due to the respective effective additional weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Voith Paper Patent GmbHInventors: Joachim Grabscheid, Klaus Wulz
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Patent number: 6837157Abstract: A calender for a sheet of paper comprising a metal roll which is rotated by a first driving unit. The calender further comprises a rotatable cylindrical jacket, a pressurizing shoe, and a plurality of support members. The cylindrical jacket is disposed opposite the metal roll to form a calender nip so that the sheet of paper is continuously passed through the calender nip. The pressurizing shoe is provided within the jacket at the position of the calender nip and presses the interior surface of the jacket radially outward to pressurize the calender nip. The support members are disposed inside the jacket so that they are equally balanced in the peripheral direction of the jacket.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Setsuo Suzuki, Takeshi Matsuo, Junichi Ibushi, Hatsuo Mori, Fujio Shinoki
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Publication number: 20040266596Abstract: A roll has a roll body having a central bore and a first end and a second end. Roll necks are flange-mounted to the first and second ends of the roll body, respectively, for supporting the roll body in bearings. At least one compensation weight is eccentrically arranged in the central bore. The at least one compensation weight is adjustable with regard to its mass, an angular position within the roll body, and/or a radial spacing relative to a central axis of the roll body. The at least one compensation weight is adjustable while the roll necks are flange-mounted on the first and second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: Walzen Irle GmbHInventors: Jurgen Kruger, Wolfgang Wiertz, Klaus-Peter Schramm, Berthold Kramer, Ludwig Hellenthal
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Publication number: 20040231538Abstract: A roller for a printing machine includes a rotatably mounted roller body which can be placed on or against at least one counter roller. The roller has at least one axis and at least one spring element which is arranged between the roller body and a machine frame. The spring element is disposed between the roller body and the part of the axis which is used to secure the roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventor: Horst-Walter Hauer
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Patent number: 6796929Abstract: A self-adjusting deflection controlled roll comprises a rotating roll jacket, a carrier passing axially through the roll jacket and held rotationally fixedly at its end in racks and at least one supporting member arranged at the carrier and exerting a support force on the inner side of the roll jacket in a pressing plane, with at least one axial end of the roll jacket or an axial continuation associated with it being rotationally mounted by at least one bearing on a non-rotating axial bearing sleeve of a bearing housing secured against rotation extending into the region between the roll jacket or the axial continuation and the carrier, said bearing housing being freely movable relative to the carrier substantially in the pressing plane perpendicular to the roll axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Voith Paper Patent GmbHInventor: Andreas Meschenmoser
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Patent number: 6751995Abstract: A roll bending die for bending metal into an arc with reinforcing ribs and tapered ends. The roll bending machine includes a body member being designed for being rotatably coupled to the roll bending machine whereby the body member selectively engages a pliable roller of the roll bending machine. The body member is designed for being rotated by the pliable roller when the pliable roller is rotated by the roll bending machine whereby the body member rolls the material into an arc when the material is placed between the body member and the pliable roller. The body member comprises a plurality of ridge portions outwardly extending from a perimeter face of the body member. The ridge portions are designed for pressing ribs into the material when the material is rolled between the body member and the pliable roller of the roll bending machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Inventor: Steven W. Sabasta
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Patent number: 6726616Abstract: The cylinder includes first and second cylinder parts which are designed to be rotatable in relation to one another in the circumferential direction and are fitted with respective first and second operating elements for acting on a foldable product. The first cylinder part is mounted non-rotatably on a shaft and of the second cylinder part is mounted on the shaft rotatably in the circumferential direction. The shaft is mounted at one end, fixed axially, in a side wall in a bearing designed as a fixed bearing. The second cylinder part is mounted separately, with a spacing (A) from the first cylinder part, in a second fixed bearing which is independent of the first bearing.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Winfried Militzer, Karl-Heinz Höhle
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Patent number: 6705455Abstract: A feeding roller includes a hub member mounted to rotate with a driven shaft, a plurality of angularly displaced anchored seat members disposed on a surrounding outer wall of the hub member and defining anchored areas, a surrounding workpiece contacting member surrounding and spaced apart from the hub member so as to be brought into frictional contact with a workpiece, a plurality of force transmitting members disposed on an inner annular wall surface of the surrounding workpiece contacting member and forming secured areas which spacedly confront and lead the anchored areas, respectively, and a plurality of coupling and biasing members, each interposed between the secured area and the corresponding anchored area. Rotation of the hub member is transmitted to the surrounding workpiece contacting member to bring the surrounding workpiece contacting member into contact with the workpiece so as to feed the workpiece with an even and smooth compression force.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Inventor: Ching-Chi Lin
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Patent number: 6705978Abstract: The invention concerns a connecting structure (10) between a driving transmission (11) and a roll (100) driven through it. The driving transmission (11) includes an input shaft (12) in the drive, whereby through the input shaft (12) the drive is transferred to toothed gears and further to the roll jacket (100a) of the driven roll (100) to rotate it. The roll (100) includes a central static shaft (100b) and a bearing (G) to support it. In order to allow axial and radial motions of the roll's (100) roll jacket when the driving transmission (11) is in the fixed position, a seal (25) including a sliding ring (30) is fitted in between the driving transmission (11) and the roll (100).Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Metso Drives OyInventors: Jaana Pienmäki, Timo Kukko, Asko Majori
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Patent number: 6702469Abstract: The present invention relates to an resin molded article, which is molded, using at least a first resin material and a second resin material having substantially no compatibility with one another, by an insert molding or a two-color molding to be in a state where a first member and a second member are incorporated. A clearance is produced between the first member and the second member.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hisashi Taniguchi, Masakatsu Iwata, Masanori Kaneko
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Patent number: 6702727Abstract: A paint roller apparatus for use with a tubular paint applicator including a shaft, a tube-receiving frame, a handle, and a connector. The shaft defines a first end and a second end. The tube-receiving frame is rotatably attached to the second end of the shaft. The handle includes a leading section that defines a plurality of shaft-receiving passages and a bore. The passages are sized to slidably receive the first end of the shaft. The bore extends in a generally perpendicular fashion relative to an axis of each of the passages, intersecting each of the passages. The connector includes a shank sized for placement within the bore. Upon insertion of the first end of the shaft into one of the passages, the shaft is selectively locked relative to the handle via advancement of the shank within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Inventor: Samuel Karsten
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Patent number: 6699164Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing a roll (1) for a paper machine with sliding bearings, the roll comprising a stationary roll axle (3) and a tubular roll mantle (2) arranged to revolve around it. In the method, the roll mantle (2) is supported on the roll axle (3) by means of hydraulic sliding bearing members (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b; 25, 28; 40a, 40b) which are arranged to accomplish radial fitting with bearings of the roll mantle in the loading direction and in the lateral direction with respect to it, and the axial fitting with bearings of the roll mantle. The sliding bearing members are loaded by means of a hydraulic medium, the feed of which to the sliding bearing members is controlled by means of control valves (6; 30; 40).Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventors: Juha Lahtinen, Ari Lehto, Jori Onnela, Esa Lensu, Pekka Kivioja, Aki Mikkola
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Patent number: 6692421Abstract: The present invention relates to an end packing (20, 40, 60, 70, 80) for a deflection compensated roll. The roll including a stationary shaft (1) and a roll shell (2), bearing-mounted rotatably therearound and having each end thereof provided with a shaft-enclosing annular end cap (3). The end cap (3) has its surface internal in the axial direction of the roll or its surface external in the axial direction formed with a sealing surface (10, 50, 61, 71, 81). The end packing elements (20, 40, 60, 70, 80) are provided with an annular packing member (12; 42; 62; 72; 82) extending around the shaft (2) and including a front face, which is directed towards said sealing surface (10, 50, 61, 71, 81) and which is in contact with the sealing surface (10, 50) or separated from the sealing surface (61, 71, 81) by a gap constituting an axially directed narrow slot.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventors: Antti Tavi, Ari Lehto, Kari Holopainen, Markku Arvonen, Mika Lämsä, Juhani Niskanen, Jorma Snellman, Jouni Pakkanen, Jori Onnela
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Patent number: 6685610Abstract: A deflection compensated roll for a paper/board or finishing machine includes a stationary roll shaft (1), and a roll shell (2) structured and arranged to be rotatable around the same and mounted with slide bearing elements (3-6) upon the roll shaft (2). The slide bearing elements are provided with hydraulic fluid feeding means for loading the slide bearing elements with a hydraulic fluid. The roll is intended to form a nip together with a counter roll. The hydraulic fluid feeding device is provided with control elements, whereby the slide bearing elements (3, 4) acting in the direction of a nip load (F) are loadable in such a way that the roll shell (2) is able to perform a stroke relative to the roll shaft (1) radially of the roll or to remain substantially immobilized relative to the roll shaft (1).Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventor: Kari Holopainen
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Patent number: 6679819Abstract: The invention relates to a slide shoe assembly for a roll (1) in a paper/board machine or a finishing machine, said roll (1) comprising a stationary axle (4), around which is rotatably mounted a cylindrical roll shell (2), a clearance (5) formed between the axle (4) and an inner surface (3) oF the roll shell (2) being fitted with loading elements (11) operated by a pressurized hydraulic fluid and provided with slide shoes (10, 110) which are loadable against the inner surface (3) of the roll shell (2) for controlling the distribution of a nip pressure in a nip (N) established with a counter roll (9). According to the invention, the loading element is equipped with means capable of eliminating or compensating for a nip-load induced deflection of the roll shell and/or a deflection of the slide shoe caused by the pressure of a hydraulic medium, thereby eliminating the harmful effects caused by said deflections on an oil film between the loading shoe and a cylindrical surface supported thereby.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventors: Kari Holopainen, Pekka Kivioja, Jorma Snellman, Aki Mikkola
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Patent number: 6663549Abstract: Deflection controlled roll that includes a rotatable roll jacket, a rotationally fixed carrier arranged within the roll jacket, and a hydraulic support element arrangement positioned between the carrier and the roll jacket. A closed bearing ring is located in an end region of the roll jacket and is movable relative to the carrier in a press plane, and a bearing arrangement is positioned between the bearing ring and the roll jacket. The bearing arrangement includes at least two hydrostatic support elements which are mutually spaced in a peripheral direction and at least one of the at least two hydrostatic support elements is movable relative to the carrier. At least one force generating device is positioned between the carrier and the roll jacket and is arranged to act generally radially in the press plane. The at least one force generating device is located to radially penetrate the bearing ring.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Voith Paper Patent GmbHInventor: Rolf van Haag
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Patent number: 6659926Abstract: Deflection controlled roll that includes a rotating roll jacket, a rotationally fixed yoke arranged to axially pass through the roll jacket, and a plurality of hydrostatic support elements arranged on the yoke in a direction of a roll axis which are chargeable with a pressure fluid to exert a supporting force on an inner side of the roll jacket. A device for influencing a roll temperature via at least one fluid flow, which is separate from the pressure fluid is also included. The support elements are arranged into a plurality of controllable roll zones arranged along the roll axis. The temperature influencing device is structured and arranged to locally charge respective roll zones depending upon a pressure on the support elements in a respective roll zone.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Voith Paper Patent GmbHInventor: Rolf van Haag
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Patent number: 6644653Abstract: A damping corrugator roll comprises an outer toothed surface, whose teeth extend over a certain axial length of the roll (2), support means (202) allowing rotation about the axis of the roll, and rotary drive means (1), characterized in that it comprises a cylindrical core which is supported for free rotation at its ends, and whereon a toothed peripheral cylindrical jacket is supported by and interposed or bearing material.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Agnati S.p.A.Inventors: Giuliano Rossi, Giancarlo Scenini, Raffaele Giove
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Patent number: 6641512Abstract: An assembled idler roll having an outer shell and end bearing assemblies. The bearing assemblies each have an outer race and an inner race. The inner race is press fitted onto a roller shaft to an initial position which is spaced inwardly from a final desired position. The outer shell of the roll is restrained and the shaft is reciprocated along its longitudinal axis to determine the degree of axial movement. The inner race of the bearing assembly is moved from its initial position to its final position as determined by the degree of axial movement.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Continental Conveyor & Equipment CompanyInventors: C. Edward Bryant, Jr., Robert H. Wheeler, William R. Ellis, Thomas E. Morrison, Jeffrey D. Bell
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Publication number: 20030199376Abstract: Roll arrangement that includes a deflection controlled roll and a counter roll. The counter roll and the deflection controlled roll are arranged to form at least one nip. The deflection controlled roll includes a rotating roll jacket, a carrier axially passing through the roll jacket, and support elements arranged between the roll jacket and the carrier. A plurality of the support elements, located at a nip side of the deflection controlled roll, are structured and controllable so that at least some of the plurality of support elements assume a position retracted from the roll jacket during a start-up operation of the deflection controlled roll. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Voith Paper Patent GmbHInventors: Eugen Schnyder, Joachim Hinz, Dirk Cramer
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Patent number: 6543507Abstract: An intermediate transfer film on which an image is printed is carried on a backing web and after is laminated to a substrate, such as an identification card. A lamination station uses heater rollers for the lamination process, and subsequent to the lamination station the backing web is guided to a take-up roller around a peel-off roller. The peel-off roller is supported in a heat insulating frame to minimize storing heat that increases the likelihood of flakes of the laminate material remaining with the backing web.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Brent D. Lien
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Patent number: 6544157Abstract: Cigarette sticks are carried through a filter tip attachment on a train of rollers, each comprising a fixed first tubular body rigidly associated with a vertical bulkhead and a rotatable second-tubular body placed coaxially over the fixed tubular body and centered on an axis common to both bodies. Each roller incorporates a stator rigidly associated with the first tubular body and a rotor rigidly associated with the second tubular body, coinciding respectively with the primary and the secondary of an electric motor of which the winding is connected to a power source governed by a master controller; the controller receives signals from individual transducers capable at any given moment of sensing the angular position and velocity of the single rollers, in such a way as to select a predetermined timing for each roller relative to the others of the train, which is maintained throughout each operating cycle.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: G. D S.p.A.Inventor: Mario Spatafora
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Patent number: 6544155Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed for removing oil from a roll, in which, inside a rotatable shell, there is a fixed axle beam, which supports loading shoes directed against the inner surface of the shell. An oil guide attached to the loading shoes creates an inwardly-directed jet of oil, next to and at a short distance from which a collector trough is located. The oil guide and an auxiliary guide attached to the collector trough guide and cancel the oil jet against the collector trough. The oil is removed to an outlet pipe through a low gap in the bottom of the collector trough.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventors: Jori Onnela, Sami Vanhamäki
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Patent number: 6524228Abstract: A roller (100) for the pressure treatment of fabric webs includes a hollow cylinder (1), rotatable about its axis A and bearing the working roller periphery (4). A non-rotatable crosshead (5) extends through the hollow cylinder (1) along its length, leaving all around a distance with respect to the inner circumference (2) of the hollow cylinder (1). The cylinder (1) is supported at the ends on external support pieces. A support device (10) is arranged on the crosshead (5) and acts radially in the active plane (W) of the roller (100) against the inner circumference (2) of the hollow cylinder (1). The support device transmits from the crosshead (5) to the hollow cylinder (1) the forces that are necessary for creating the line forces exerted by the roller (100). Provided laterally on the crosshead (5) is a hydrostatic support element (30) acting radially perpendicular to the active plane (W) of the roller (100) against the inner circumference (2) of the hollow cylinder (1).Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Eduard Kusters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Günter Schrörs
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Publication number: 20030022774Abstract: Deflection controlled roll that includes a rotating roll jacket, a rotationally fixed yoke arranged to axially pass through the roll jacket, and a plurality of hydrostatic support elements arranged in series on the yoke in the direction of a roll axis which are chargeable with a pressure fluid to exert a supporting force on an inner side of the roll jacket. The plurality of hydrostatic support elements include hydrostatic pockets and at least one restrictor or capillary structured and arranged to supply pressure fluid to each of the hydrostatic pockets. A volume flow of at least some of the pressure fluid supplied to a respective hydrostatic pocket is variable depending upon a pressure on its respective hydrostatic support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: Voith Paper Patent GmbHInventor: Rolf van Haag
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Publication number: 20030022773Abstract: Deflection controlled roll that includes a rotating roll jacket, a rotationally fixed yoke arranged to axially pass through the roll jacket, and a plurality of hydrostatic support elements arranged on the yoke in a direction of a roll axis which are chargeable with a pressure fluid to exert a supporting force on an inner side of the roll jacket. A device for influencing a roll temperature via at least one fluid flow, which is separate from the pressure fluid is also included. The support elements are arranged into a plurality of controllable roll zones arranged along the roll axis. The temperature influencing device is structured and arranged to locally charge respective roll zones depending upon a pressure on the support elements in a respective roll zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: VOITH PAPER PATENT GmbHInventor: Rolf van Haag
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Publication number: 20030017926Abstract: Deflection compensation roll and process for reducing vibrations in deflection roll. The roll includes antifriction bearings, a roll jacket supported in an area of its axial ends on the antifriction bearings, and hydraulic supports arranged to hydraulically support the roll jacket parallel to a working plane. A damping device, positioned next to each antifriction bearing, is structured and arranged to act essentially perpendicular to the working plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: VOITH PAPER PATENT GMBHInventor: Rolf van Haag
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Patent number: 6494823Abstract: A take-out roll, spreader roll or equivalent roll for a web-like material having three parts linked with one another, namely, a middle part and two end parts, one on each side of the middle part. The middle part and end parts are pivotal with respect to one another for the purpose of bending the roll into a desired curved shape. The middle part is constructed to operate as a revolving axle of the roll which is mounted revolvingly on support members by end bearings. The end parts are mounted in the area of their axial inner ends on the middle part by articulation devices. The end parts are further mounted in the area of their axial outer ends, revolvingly and movably in a radial direction on support parts which are separated from the revolving parts of the roll by bearings arranged inward of the end bearings in the axial direction of the roll.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1998Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventors: Timo Vuorimies, Pekka Koivukunnas
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Publication number: 20020165074Abstract: For a roller mounted on roller bearings in a roller stand, a hydrostatic support element is provided directly next to the roller bearing. The support element applies an additional force sufficient to assure proper rolling movement of the roller bearing bodies of the roller bearing when there is insufficient weight on the roller bearing to assure proper rolling movement. Alternatively, when great force is applied to the roller, the support element can alleviate the force applied to the roller bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventor: Karl-Heinz Kusters
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Patent number: 6468461Abstract: In a process and apparatus for producing long plastic sheets by pressing molten plastic materials between the forming roller and the forming drum unit, the forming drum unit including a thin cylindrical sleeve supported from inside by a drum support unit and pressed against the outer surface of the forming roller to deform elastically in a curve along the outer surface of the forming roller as it rotates, thus maintaining a relatively long contact length.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Chiba Machine Industry CorporationInventors: Koji Sumiyoshi, Keiichi Ueba
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Patent number: 6454685Abstract: A method and arrangement is disclosed for removing oil from a roll, in which, inside a rotatable shell, there is a fixed axle beam, which supports loading shoes directed against the inner surface of the shell. An oil guide attached to the loading shoes creates an inwardly-directed jet of oil, next to and at a short distance from which a collector trough is located. The oil guide and an auxiliary guide attached to the collector trough guide and channel the oil jet against the collector trough. The oil is removed to an outlet pipe through a low gap in the bottom of the collector trough.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventors: Jori Onnela, Sami Vanhamäki
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Publication number: 20020132712Abstract: A self-adjusting deflection controlled roll comprises a rotating roll jacket, a carrier passing axially through the roll jacket and held rotationally fixedly at its end in racks and at least one supporting member arranged at the carrier and exerting a support force on the inner side of the roll jacket in a pressing plane, with at least one axial end of the roll jacket or an axial continuation associated with it being rotationally mounted by at least one bearing on a non-rotating axial bearing sleeve of a bearing housing secured against rotation extending into the region between the roll jacket or the axial continuation and the carrier, said bearing housing being freely movable relative to the carrier substantially in the pressing plane perpendicular to the roll axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: VOITH PAPER PATEN GmbHInventor: Andreas Meschenmoser
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Patent number: 6443880Abstract: The roll comprises a stationary support construction (11) and a roll mantle (12) revolving around the construction, which mantle is supported from its inner face (12′) on the support construction (11) by at least one hydraulically loaded loading member (13), by which the roll mantle (12) is loaded against a backup roll (20) which forms a nip (N) with the roll. The oil removing arrangement comprises an oil collecting equipment (90) fitted in the space between the outer face (11″) of the support construction (11) and the inner face (12′) of the roll mantle (12), in which oil collecting equipment there is an oil guide plate (91) which is supported at least on the support construction (11), which is arc-shaped in the direction of the circumference and which forms a first oil guide face. At the lateral edges of the oil guide plate (91), there are radial side walls (93,94) directed towards the support construction, and at the curved rear edge there is a curved rear wall (92).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.Inventors: James Blais, Kari Röyskö, Jori Onnela, Ari Lehto, Sami Vanhamäki, Risto Haiko
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Patent number: 6444323Abstract: A semi-conductive silicone rubber composition contains carbon black. The carbon black contains thermal black obtained by thermally cracking a natural gas and having a specific surface area—nitrogen absorption method of 8.0 to 10.0 m2/g, a dibutyl phthalate absorption number (dibutyl phthalate absorption number) of 30 to 40 cm3/100 g and an averaged particle size of 200 to 330 nm.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Tigers Polymer CorporationInventors: Wataru Matsumoto, Tetsuya Nakamura, Koji Sawada
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Publication number: 20020115544Abstract: An arrangement is disclosed for removing oil from a roll, in which, inside a rotatable shell, there is a fixed axle beam, which supports loading shoes directed against the inner surface of the shell. An oil guide attached to the loading shoes creates an inwardly-directed jet of oil, next to and at a short distance from which a collector trough is located. The oil guide and an auxiliary guide attached to the collector trough guide and cancel the oil jet against the collector trough. The oil is removed to an outlet pipe through a low gap in the bottom of the collector trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Jori Onnela, Sami Vanhamaki
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Publication number: 20020115543Abstract: An assembled idler roll having an outer shell and end bearing assemblies. The bearing assemblies each have an outer race and an inner race. The inner race is press fitted onto a roller shaft to an initial position which is spaced inwardly from a final desired position. The outer shell of the roll is restrained and the shaft is reciprocated along its longitudinal axis to determine the degree of axial movement. The inner race of the bearing assembly is moved from its initial position to its final position as determined by the degree of axial movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: C. Edward Bryant, Robert H. Wheeler, William R. Ellis, Thomas E. Morrison, Jeffrey D. Bell
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Patent number: 6422985Abstract: A roller-supported pressure roll for texturing textile machines has a shaft, an outer ring, an elastic covering slip over the outer ring, and a quick-release closure which secures the outer ring by positive engagement to the shaft and can be undone without using tools.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1999Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: TEXParts GmbHInventor: Uwe Heitmann
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Patent number: 6409644Abstract: Sag (deflection) compensation roll and process for operating sag compensation roll. The sag compensation roll includes a rotatable roll jacket, a non-rotating carrier being located inside the roll jacket, and a hydraulic support element arrangement being located between the carrier and the roll jacket. A bearing ring is located at each end of the roll jacket, the bearing rings are movable relative to the carrier in a press plane, and a bearing arrangement is located between the bearing rings and the roll jacket. The bearing arrangement includes at least three support elements distributed in a circumferential direction. At least one of the at least three support elements is movable with respect to the bearing ring. The process includes supplying the bearing pockets with a constant volume flow of hydraulic fluid, and driving at least one support element into the bearing ring under load up to the fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Voith Sulzer Papiertechnik Patent GmbHInventor: Rolf Van Haag
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Patent number: 6398701Abstract: A cylinder for a rotary printing press can be subdivided into a plurality of sections in a first operational mode. In a second operational mode, the cylinder has a functionally continuous outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Koenig & Bauer AktiengesellschaftInventor: Hans Dierk Mohrmann
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Patent number: 6385849Abstract: A method of assembling an idler roll having an outer shell and end bearing assemblies. The bearing assemblies each have an outer race and an inner race. The inner race is press fitted onto a roller shaft to an initial position which is spaced inwardly from a final desired position. The outer shell of the roll is restrained and the shaft is reciprocated along its longitudinal axis to determine the degree of axial movement. The inner race of the bearing assembly is moved from its initial position to its final position as determined by the degree of axial movement.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Continental Conveyor & Equipment CompanyInventors: C. Edward Bryant, Jr., Robert H. Wheeler, William R. Ellis, Thomas E. Morrison, Jeffrey D. Bell
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Publication number: 20020045522Abstract: Deflection controlled roll that includes a rotatable roll jacket, a rotationally fixed carrier arranged within the roll jacket, and a hydraulic support element arrangement positioned between the carrier and the roll jacket. A closed bearing ring is located in an end region of the roll jacket and is movable relative to the carrier in a press plane, and a bearing arrangement is positioned between the bearing ring and the roll jacket. The bearing arrangement includes at least two hydrostatic support elements which are mutually spaced in a peripheral direction and at least one of the at least two hydrostatic support elements is movable relative to the carrier. At least one force generating device is positioned between the carrier and the roll jacket and is arranged to act generally radially in the press plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: VOITH PAPER PATENT GmbHInventor: Rolf van Haag
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Patent number: 6361483Abstract: A system for controlling vibration of a dynamic surface includes at least one sensor in communication with the dynamic surface for measuring vibration of the dynamic surface and generating a feedback signal proportional to the measured vibration and at least one piezoelectric actuator in communication with the dynamic surface and in communication with the controller for receiving the output signal. The system also includes at least one mass overlying the at least one piezoelectric actuator, whereby the at least one piezoelectric actuator lies between the mass and the dynamic surface, and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor for receiving the feedback signal, generating an output signal in response to the feedback signal and sending the output signal to the at least one piezoelectric actuator. The piezoelectric actuator applies a counter force between the dynamic surface and the mass upon receiving the output signal for reducing or controlling vibration of the dynamic surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Morrison Berkshire, Inc.Inventor: Edward C. Kirchner
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Patent number: 6344019Abstract: A cylinder device includes a deflection-controllable cylinder having a rotating hollow cylinder which is longitudinally traversed by a crosshead. Crosshead sags when subjected to a load. The ends of the crosshead, which protrude from the hollow cylinder, are supported by bearings in the cylinder housing that include flat slide surfaces which interact, are hydraulically relieved of load, and absorb the elongation of the crosshead. Also, where applicable, spherical surfaces which interact, are hydraulically relieved of load, and absorb the deflection of the crosshead.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1999Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Eduard KuInventor: Karl-Heinz Kusters
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Publication number: 20020010062Abstract: A method for fitting a tubular roll shell (2) of a roll (1) in a paper or board machine. In the method, the roll shell (2) is supported on a stationary roll shaft (3) by means of hydrostatic slide bearing elements (4a, 4b; 4a′, 4b′; 5a, 5b; 5a′, 5b′), acting on the roll shell (2) in radially opposite directions, at least in the direction of a plane co-directional with a first plane or a plane parallel to a primary loading (F) and in a plane substantially lateral to a plane co-directional with the primary loading (F). The slide bearing elements (4a, 4b, 4a′, 4b′, 5a, 5b, 5a′, 5b′) are loaded hydraulically by means of a pressure fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Kari Holopainen, Jori Onnela, Juha Lahtinen, Ari Lehto
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Publication number: 20020004440Abstract: The invention relates to a deflection compensated roll for a paper/board or finishing machine, comprising a stationary roll shaft (1), and a roll shell (2) adapted to be rotatable around the same and mounted with slide bearing elements (3-6) upon the roll shaft (2). The slide bearing elements are provided with hydraulic fluid feeding means for loading the slide bearing elements with a hydraulic fluid. The roll is intended to form a nip together with a counter roll. According to the invention, the hydraulic fluid feeding means are provided with control elements, whereby the slide bearing elements (3, 4) acting in the direction of a nip load (F) are loadable in such a way that the roll shell (2) is optionally able to perform a stroke relative to the roll shaft (1) radially of the roll or to remain substantially immobilized relative to the roll shaft (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Inventor: Kari Holopainen
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Publication number: 20010053736Abstract: The invention consists of a pop-in extended travel single roller for patio doors. This roller assembly is retained in the patio door track by no mechanical means. This is accomplished by mounting the roller assembly into a pre-fabricated opening, the width of which is slightly larger than the over-all basic width of the outer housing. Protrusions on the side of the outer housing, after passing through the opening, retain the roller in the proper position. This feature eliminates the need for mechanical fasteners thereby saving costs of parts and labor. This assembly also provides for increased over-all height adjustment range. Finally, this invention through the use of an adjusting screw aids the ease of removal of the movable panel of the patio door assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventor: Donald A. Becken
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Publication number: 20010036888Abstract: A pressure roller for textile machines, in particular for a texturing machine, is provided. A covering (3) is preferably arranged over an intermediate sheath (4) on a support sheath (S). The support sheath (5) is rotatably supported via a deep groove ball bearing (1) on a carrying axle (2). For cost-effective manufacturing of a pressure roller, a standardized deep groove ball bearing (1) that has at least an outer bearing race (6, 7) and balls (9) that roll on the ball grooves (10, 11) of the bearing race (6, 7) is proposed, the outer bearing race (6) of which carries the support sheath. The standardized deep groove ball bearing amounts to at maximum 80 percent of the axial extension of the support sheath (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Applicant: INA Walzlager Schaeffler oHGInventor: Gunter Franke
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Publication number: 20010036887Abstract: The roll comprises a stationary support construction (11) and a roll mantle (12) revolving around said construction, which mantle is supported from its inner face (12′) on the support construction (11) by means of at least one hydraulically loaded loading member (13), by whose means the roll mantle (12) is loaded against a backup roll (20) which forms a nip (N) with the roll. The oil removing arrangement comprises an oil collecting equipment (90) fitted in the space between the outer face (11″) of the support construction (11) and the inner face (12′) of the roll mantle (12), in which oil collecting equipment there is an oil guide plate (91) which is supported at least on the support construction (11), which is arc-shaped in the direction of the circumference and which forms a first oil guide face. At the lateral edges of the oil guide plate (91), there are radial side walls (93,94) directed towards the support construction, and at the curved rear edge there is a curved rear wall (92).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: James Blais, Kari Roysko, Jori Onnela, Ari Lehto, Sami Vanhamaki, Risto Haiko