Sheet slitting forming belt for nonwoven products

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-24
ALBANY INT CORP
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[0017] It is therefore a principal object of the invention to provide a forming fabric or belt for use in the manufacture of nonwoven products that

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While strength properties are improved by this entangling of fibers within the web, the process can be slow, the needles can damage the fibers, and the needles themselves are worn out rapidly.
Generally, these belts take the form of mesh

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[0028] The instant invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the illustrated embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these illustrated embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0029] The instant invention relates to a forming fabric or belt used to manufacture slitted or individual nonwoven sheets. As used herein, the terms fabric and belt are used interchangeably. Additionally, the term “web” refers to a nonwoven product formed on a forming fabric. Lastly, a “sheet” as used herein defines any nonwoven product that has dimensions less than the dimensions of the web forming area on the forming fabric upon which it is formed.

[0030] Typically, a nonwov...

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Abstract

A forming fabric for use in the production of nonwoven products comprising a plurality of protuberances having a predetermined size and shape, wherein the protuberances are arranged in a pattern that defines a size and shape of nonwoven sheets formed therefrom.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The instant invention relates generally to the production of nonwoven products. More specifically, the instant invention relates to a forming fabric or belt for use in the manufacture of nonwovens. [0003] 2. Background of the Invention [0004] The production of nonwoven products is well known in the art. Nonwoven products are used in a wide variety of applications ranging from baby diapers to high performance textiles where the engineered qualities of the products can be advantageously employed. Numerous nonwoven products can be manufactured using the instant invention including, but not limited to: geotextiles; building materials such as MDF (medium density fiberboard), roofing and tile underlayment, acoustic ceiling tiles and thermal and sound insulation; hygienic and healthcare products such as bandages, tapes, sterile packaging, diapers and sanitary napkins; and household goods such as wipes, scouring pads, fabri...

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IPC IPC(8): D06N7/04D04H1/70D21F11/00
CPCD04H1/465D04H1/565D04H1/70D04H3/02Y10T428/24058D04H3/16D21F11/006Y10T428/24281Y10T428/24405D04H3/102D04H1/56D04H1/495D04H1/732D04H3/07Y10T442/2861Y10T442/30Y10T442/2762Y10T442/2926D04H13/00D03D1/00D03D25/00
Inventor MONNERIE, JEAN-LOUISTRUBACZ, REMY
Owner ALBANY INT CORP
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