Title:
CONTACT NIP ROLL
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/046885
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An improved contact nip roll, a method for assembling an improved contact nip roll, a system for nipping a web, and a method for nipping a web are provided. The improved contact nip roll integrates an inner softer core that can provide compliancy to web caliper variations, while rigid annular rings and a harder outer skin can maintain a uniform contact area.
Inventors:
NEWHOUSE KEVIN B (US)
TAIT BRUCE E (US)
LOPEZ WALDO L (US)
TAIT BRUCE E (US)
LOPEZ WALDO L (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/052213
Publication Date:
August 18, 2011
Filing Date:
October 12, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO (US)
NEWHOUSE KEVIN B (US)
TAIT BRUCE E (US)
LOPEZ WALDO L (US)
NEWHOUSE KEVIN B (US)
TAIT BRUCE E (US)
LOPEZ WALDO L (US)
International Classes:
B65H27/00; B65H20/02; F16C13/00
Foreign References:
| JPH09141330A | 1997-06-03 | |||
| JPH0671963A | 1994-03-15 | |||
| JP2002234652A | 2002-08-23 | |||
| JPH07267451A | 1995-10-17 | |||
| JPH05237533A | 1993-09-17 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2488432A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HEITI, Robert V. et al. (Office of Intellectual Property Counsel Post Office Box 33427Saint Paul, Minnesota, US)
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