Abstract: A device for manufacturing a tray of cellulose material, includes: a compression mold including an essentially flat bottom end and surrounding sides for compression molding and drying of cellulose pulp to a finished tray; a male mold arranged to fit into the compression mold and that includes a bottom space and lateral surfaces corresponding to the compression mold, wherein the compression mold and the male mold between themselves delimit a mold space including a base section and a side section for compression molding of the cellulose pulp. Both the compression mold and the male mold are provided with blow and suction devices for blowing in and suction of fluid in and out of the mold space. The blow and suction devices include an inlet pipe having an inlet valve, coupled to an inlet chamber in connection with the mold space, and an outlet pipe having an outlet valve separated from the inlet pipe and coupled to an outlet chamber in connection with the mold space.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses for making carbon nanotube (CNT) papers are provided. In one embodiment, a method for making a CNT paper may include disposing a structure having an edge portion including a relatively sharp edge into a CNT colloidal solution and withdrawing the structure from the CNT colloidal solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a machine for making a fibre product. The invention also relates to a shaped body produced by the inventive method. According to the invention, a fibre product is formed on a first tool. The formed fibre product is then sandwiched between the first tool and a second tool and the surface of the second tool is heated to at least 220° C. to evaporate water from the fibre product. The tools are permeable to air and water When the fibre product has been dewatered to a dry solids content of at least 70%, the fibre product is subjected to microwave heating.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing a molded pulp product from a fiber slurry comprising a dip tank containing a fiber slurry therein and having a liquid level. A platen is provided. A porous mold is carried by the platen. The platen and the mold carried thereby are lowered into the fiber slurry in a downward direction with the platen being disposed upwardly of the mold so that the mold is introduced through the liquid level into the fiber slurry. A vacuum is supplied to the platen and to the mold while the mold is disposed in the fiber slurry to cause fibers in the fiber slurry to collect onto the mold and form a wet molded pulp product. The platen and the mold with the wet molded product thereon are moved out of the fiber slurry through the liquid level to permit water to drain from the mold and the wet molded pulp product. The wet molded pulp product is then dried.

Abstract: A mold with integral screen comprising a body of material having a surface, the body has a grid-like pattern of vacuum holes extending through the body of material and opening through said surface and permitting a vacuum to be supplied to said surface, a screen overlying said surface, said screen and said body being formed of the same material as the body and being integral.

Abstract: The pulp mold of the invention comprises a plurality of successive pulp mold units. Each unit comprises a plurality of higher and lower surfaces such that the pulp mold has a plurality of corrugated surfaces to provide a plurality of cushions and to simulate the deformation and spring recovery effect for performing positioning and cushioning. The pulp mold of the invention can adjust the number of pulp mold unit according to the weight and size of the article. The molding unit means of the invention can be constructed to be suitable for various articles. When the articles are no longer manufactured, the molding unit means can be re-constructed to be suitably used on other products.

Abstract: An improved pulp-forming mold-releasing machine having a turnaround table being reciprocatingly rotatable at a prearranged position within the machine body. A net mold (pulp-sucking mold) includes protruding forming members on the surface thereof while the turnaround table of the machine frame body can be fitted with a lower mold (male mold) having a heating pipe therein on the other surface thereof. A reciprocating slide frame is disposed on the top of the machine frame body and includes an upper mold driving device with an air-oil-pressure diversion cylinder adapted to drive the upper mold (female mold) with a heating pipe to lift. An elevating pulp material container is disposed under the net mold of the machine frame body. The forming members of the net mold turn over to an upward direction after sucking pulp fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pulp product manufacturing apparatus.

Abstract: A mold with integral screen comprising a body of material having a surface, the body has a grid-like pattern of vacuum holes extending through the body of material and opening through said surface and permitting a vacuum to be supplied to said surface, a screen overlying said surface, said screen and said body being formed of the same material as the body and being integral.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for producing a flow of stock in a moulding tank (1). In this, stock is pumped into the moulding tank (1) at the bottom (1a) and allowed to flow up over the brim (1b) thereof. During its rise in the moulding tank (1), the flow of stock pumped in is distributed by at least one grating placed essentially horizontally and provided with flow openings. An arrangement for performing the said method comprises a line (2a, 2b), connected to the moulding tank (1) and a machine vat for ready prepared stock, for delivering fresh stock to the moulding tank (1) by means of a pump (5) connecting with the line (2a, 2b). The line (2b) opens out in an area close to the bottom (1a) of the moulding tank (1) in such a way that an upwardly directed flow of stock is obtained. The pump (5) is adapted to deliver excess stock so that excess stock is allowed to flow over the brim (1b) of the moulding tank (1).

Abstract: An improved flexible manufacturing process for making molded fiber products uses a molding machine provided with a large number of ports for mounting a variety of molds. Quick release mold attachments permit rapid changeover of production output. The molds used are designed to have a predetermined total height, and platen stops maintain this design separation during transfer of the molded product. An expanded stock chest is provided to permit a higher pulp usage rate. Separate positive air supply lines are provided for the different transfer mold sites. Using these separate lines, a novel air volume and flow control method is provided to control the volume of air applied to release products from transfer molds, permitting manufacture of a variety of complex structures. The air flow controls permit control of both the rate of flow and the duration of the selected rate of flow of positive pressure air, thus providing total volume control.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for forming a biodegradable, thin-walled packing chip from an aqueous pulp of recycled newsprint by contacting the pulp with a mold comprising: (a) a solid core having substantially the shape of the article to be formed and having a minimal number of holes through which air may be evacuated and (b) an air permeable, stretchable fabric which covers the exterior of the core. After forming the chip on the fabric through application of a vacuum, the fabric is separated sufficiently from the solid surface to cause release of the chip from the fabric. The dried packing chip has enhanced packing qualities, is environmentally friendly and provides a significant new use for recycled newsprint.

Abstract: An apparatus for making fiber reinforced preforms using a wet slurry process wherein the flow of liquid through portions of a screen having a predetermined configuration is selectively controlled. The selective control of the flow of liquid through the portions of the screens regulating the quantity of fibers deposited on the selected portions of the screen thereby controlling the thickness of the fiber preform at the selected portions of the screen.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for binding the fibers of a fiber reinforced plastic preform. A fiber reinforced plastic preform is created in a preselected geometry from a mixture of reinforcing fibers and binding fibers, the binding fibers being responsive to a high frequency electromagnetic field to melt thereby binding the reinforcing fibers. The fiber reinforced plastic preform is then exposed for a short period of time to a high frequency electromagnetic field, with the high frequency electromagnetic field causing the binding fibers to melt thus binding the reinforcing fibers of the preform.

Abstract: An improved flexible manufacturing process for making molded fiber products uses a molding machine provided with a large number of ports for mounting a variety of molds. Quick release mold attachments permit rapid changeover of production output. The molds used are designed to have a predetermined total height, and platen stops maintain this design separation during transfer of the molded product. An expanded stock chest is provided to permit a higher pulp usage rate. Separate positive air supply lines are provided for the different transfer mold sites. Using these separate lines, a novel air volume and flow control method is provided to control the volume of air applied to release products from transfer molds, permitting manufacture of a variety of complex structures. The air flow controls permit control of both the rate of flow and the duration of the selected rate of flow of positive pressure air, thus providing total volume control.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making fiber reinforced plastic preforms via a wet slurry process. A screen with the desired preform configuration is placed in the bottom of a tank. The tank is then filled with water and chopped fibers to create a slurry. The screen is raised up through the slurry causing fibers to be deposited on the screen in the shape of the preform. The preform is then removed from the screen, placed in a mold and injected with resin to form the desired structure.

Abstract: A process for producing a filter with multiple folds from an aqueous fiber mixture that is applied to a porous form, in which a paper-like filter mat is produced on the form under the action of pressure, and it is carried out without mechanical deformation of the rough casting. This is achieved pursuant to the invention by the fact that the aqueous fiber mixture is deposited on the porous form having the contour of the filter, from loading chambers separate from one another, and the filter is built up of adjacent fold sections in layers on the form by separate introduction of the fiber mixture to the fold sections connected to one another.

Abstract: A sculptured structural fiberboard product is formed using a mold that includes porous forming areas which, in one embodiment, are porous forming mandrels movably mounted on the mold, and liquid impervious thimbles which removably cover the porous areas. A fiber network is formed as water is drained off through the porous areas and the thimbles are moved to gradually unveil the porous areas during the mat formation. When mandrels are used, the mandrels are withdrawn in cooperation with a pressing force applied to the mat to consolidate and dry the web. The porous areas can also act as heat and mass transfer means during consolidation and drying. An alternative embodiment permits formation of laminated products and another alternative embodiment permits close control over the product density during consolidation and drying.

Abstract: In the continuous vacuum forming of articles from a fibrous slurry, e.g. from paper pulp, a plurality of two-piece hinged moulds are mounted on a transport apparatus 1 which transports the moulds stepwise in a loop. The internal surfaces of the moulds are defined by wire gauze of mesh 107,109 and the moulds are connected to a source of suction.The moulds, with the suction applied, are moved through the fibrous slurry contained in a tank 43, whereupon fibres are deposited on the mesh 107,109, much of the water being drawn off by the suction. The mould passes through a drying station, where warm air is sucked through the mould, further drying the article.The transport apparatus 1 is movable pivotably about an axis 6 by means of a fluid-operated ram 25. At the top of the path, the mould and the article therein are lowered onto a pin 61, a plurality of which are situated on an endless conveyor 59.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in the manufacture of improved molded pulp products are disclosed wherein foraminous molds disposed over openings in a liquid impervious belt are moved beneath the surface of a flowing furnish and suction is applied to draw liquid through the molds and deposit a layer of pulp on each mold. Thereafter, the pulp deposit on each mold is simultaneously subjected to a generally uniform pressing with a second belt and suction which forms a smooth exposed surface on the pulp deposit and removes a portion of the liquid therein.