EP0872592B1 - Device for treating a fibrous web and sealing arrangement for this device - Google Patents

Device for treating a fibrous web and sealing arrangement for this device Download PDF

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EP0872592B1
EP0872592B1 EP19980101518 EP98101518A EP0872592B1 EP 0872592 B1 EP0872592 B1 EP 0872592B1 EP 19980101518 EP19980101518 EP 19980101518 EP 98101518 A EP98101518 A EP 98101518A EP 0872592 B1 EP0872592 B1 EP 0872592B1
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Karl-Heinz Klein
Wolfgang Müller
Markus Oechsle
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  • the invention relates to a device for treating a fibrous web, in particular a paper and / or board web, in which the fibrous web alone or together with at least one support belt such as a dewatering belt, press belt, wire and / or the like guided over at least one moving or stationary support surface and on the side facing away from such a support surface side of the fibrous web opposite the support surface at least one sealing device is provided to strip at least most of a entrained by the fibrous web or a support belt air boundary layer.
  • at least one support belt such as a dewatering belt, press belt, wire and / or the like guided over at least one moving or stationary support surface and on the side facing away from such a support surface side of the fibrous web opposite the support surface
  • at least one sealing device is provided to strip at least most of a entrained by the fibrous web or a support belt air boundary layer.
  • a transversely extending to the web running scraper strip is provided, which is pivotally mounted on a suction box, which is disposed between the two drying cylinders and a perforated guide roller is and for external aspiration of the perforated guide roller is used.
  • the scraper strip made of plastic or formed by a felt strip is radially aligned with the respective drying cylinder and arranged at a distance therefrom.
  • outwardly deflected deflector is provided in the inlet region of a steam blower box, which on the outer circumference of a press roll is arranged, over which the fibrous web and a felt belt are guided.
  • the air boundary layer is at least partially deflected to the outer wall of the steam blower box through which the relevant proportion of air is then dissipated.
  • EP-A-0 640 716, DE-U-296 13 809 and DE-A-39 10 600 show rigid, flat sealing plates.
  • GB-A-2 153 508 again describes a solution in which the plate limits the air flow of a nozzle.
  • the aim of the invention is to provide a device of the type mentioned above, the sealing device always ensures optimum tightness especially at higher operating speeds and is insensitive to obstruction such as paper chaff or the like. Furthermore, a suitable sealing device is to be provided.
  • the sealing device comprises a flat or at least partially curved sealing plate, which is preferably formed elastically and / or resiliently mounted.
  • the device may in particular also be provided with such a sealing device as indicated in claims 24 and 25.
  • the contact pressure is preferably adjustable. Additionally or alternatively, means for automatically adjusting the contact pressure can be provided. It is thus ensured regardless of the operating conditions always optimal operation or optimal tightness.
  • the sealing plate extends transversely to the web running direction.
  • This sealing plate may consist in particular of metal, plastic, fiber-reinforced plastic or a composite material.
  • the sealing plate is pivotally mounted.
  • the sealing plate can in particular be pivoted away from the respective support surface in order to freely move, for example, a new support band can.
  • the sealing plate is preferably releasably attached to a pivotal holder.
  • the Sealing device or its sealing plate can thus be easily and quickly replaced if necessary.
  • the sealing plate is in particular mechanically, pneumatically and / or hydraulically pressed.
  • a mechanical contact pressure of the sealing plate for example via at least one linkage, at least one pressure screw, at least one spring and / or the like take place.
  • the sealing plate is preferably acted upon by at least one cylinder / piston unit.
  • the sealing device can be provided, for example, in the inlet region of a steam blower box. In an expedient practical embodiment, it is provided in the inlet region of a steam blow box, which is arranged on the outer circumference of a press roll over which the fibrous web and optionally the support belt is guided.
  • the sealing device is expediently attached to the steam blower box or pivotally mounted.
  • the sealing device can also be provided, for example, in the discharge region of a drying cylinder in which the fibrous web and a support belt run off the drying cylinder in order subsequently to be supplied, in particular, to a perforated and / or grooved deflecting roller drawn through an outer suction box.
  • the sealing device is preferably arranged in the web running direction in front of the drainage area.
  • the sealing device associated with such a suction box may be mounted on this suction box or mounted pivotally. Even when using other ventilation devices, the sealing device may be attached to the relevant ventilation device.
  • the sealing plate of the sealing device provided on the side of the fibrous web remote from the support surface is advantageously at least substantially tangential to the fibrous web or a respective support band.
  • the sealing plate bears against the fibrous web or a respective support band with an edge region extending transversely to the web running direction, while it is preferably pivotably mounted in the region of its opposite edge.
  • At least the voltage applied to the fibrous web or on a respective support band edge region of the pressed seal plate is bent in the pressing or pivoting plane.
  • the sealing device according to the invention is characterized in that the sealing element is formed elastically and / or resiliently mounted and additional means are provided to hold the sealing element at least a minimum distance from the web or the support band, when the web or the Support band has reached a predetermined operating speed.
  • Advantageous developments of the sealing device are specified in the relevant subclaims. Such a sealing device can also be used in particular in the device specified above.
  • an inlet gap is preferably formed.
  • a dynamic sealing can be achieved, which i.a. also suitable for stabilizers.
  • the sealing element is lifted at increasing web speeds through a portion of the air boundary layer, so that at least during normal operation results in a non-contact seal, whereby abrasion is avoided. At most, a smaller air volume flow is passed through, which is no longer disturbing in any case. The main stream is blocked in any case. Basically, it is also possible to keep the sealing element from the outset at a minimum distance from the web or the support band.
  • Such a dynamic seal can advantageously be achieved in particular by the fact that the sealing element is elastic and / or resiliently mounted. It can thus for example only provided an elastic design of the sealing element be.
  • the sealing element may be mounted resiliently. If the sealing element is resiliently mounted, it may itself also be designed to be relatively rigid, so that the required flexibility is achieved primarily by the resilient mounting.
  • additional means may be provided to keep the sealing element at least a minimum distance from the web or the support band when the web or the support band has reached a predefinable operating speed.
  • the sealing element in the case of using a support band such as a dryer can touch the back of the support bath. This contact may occur only briefly.
  • a portion of the air boundary layer lifts off the preferably flexible and / or resiliently mounted seal.
  • the entrained with the support belt air boundary layer is scraped or stripped for the most part, so that at most a small part of the boundary air flow passes into the room to be evacuated. If a so-called "paper sausage" goes through the machine during a tear, the elastically formed and / or resiliently mounted sealing element deviates.
  • FIGURE shows a purely schematic partial view of a drying section of a device for treating a fibrous web with a sealing device associated with a drying cylinder.
  • the device in question is used to treat a fibrous web 10 such as in particular a paper and / or board web.
  • a drying cylinder 12 of the dryer section is partially shown, which rotates in the direction of arrow F and over which, together with the fibrous web 10, a support belt 14 is guided, which is formed in the present case by a drying wire.
  • the guided together with the fibrous web 10 on the drying cylinder 12 support belt 14 runs with the fibrous web 10 in a discharge area A from the outer peripheral surface of the drying cylinder 12 formed support surface 16 to then in the web running direction L, for example, an evacuated by a merely indicated outer suction box 18 perforated and / or grooved, not shown here deflection roller to be supplied.
  • a sealing device 20 is provided, which is arranged in the present case in the web running direction L in front of the discharge area A.
  • This sealing device 20 is used in the illustrated embodiment to strip off at least most of a entrained by the outer support belt 14 air boundary layer.
  • the fibrous web 10 is located between the support belt 14 and the drying cylinder 12, so that it comes into direct contact with the drying cylinder 12 at least at standstill and low speeds.
  • the sealing device 20 comprises a pressed against the support belt 14 level or at least partially curved sealing plate 22, which is preferably formed elastically and / or resiliently against the support belt 14 can be pressed.
  • This extending transversely to the web running direction L sealing plate 22 may for example consist of metal, plastic, fiber-reinforced plastic or a composite material.
  • the sealing plate 22 at its upper, transversely to the web running direction L extending edge releasably secured in a holder 24 which is mounted on a transversely to the web running direction L extending axis S pivotally mounted on the suction box 18.
  • the upper edge of the sealing plate 22 is preferably detachably received in a fork-shaped receptacle 26 of the pivotable holder 24.
  • the pivotal support 24 further comprises at least one tab 28, with the free end of which, for example, a linkage 30 is coupled, which is adjustable according to the double arrow D in two opposite directions to the sealing plate 22 by a corresponding pivoting about the axis S to the support band 14 to press or remove from this.
  • the sealing plate 22 bears with its free transversely to the web running direction L extending edge region 32 on the support belt 14, wherein the system in the web running direction L something takes place before the emergence area A.
  • the voltage applied to the support band 14 edge region 32 is bent at least when pressed sealing plate 22 in the manner shown in the pressing or pivoting plane.
  • the contact pressure is preferably adjustable.
  • the sealing device 22 is expediently designed so that an automatic adjustment of this contact pressure takes place.
  • sealing device 20 is in the present case u.a. prevents a larger proportion of entrained by the support belt 14 air in the region of the not shown here, externally evacuated deflecting roller passes, so that in the suction box 18 to be generated negative pressure and thus required for the generation of negative energy consumption can be kept low.
  • part of the air boundary layer LG lifts off the preferably flexible and / or resiliently mounted sealing plate 22, which in the present case is further assisted by forming an inlet gap between the sealing plate 22 and the support belt 14.
  • the entrained with the support belt 14 air boundary layer LG is scraped off or stripped for the most part, so that at most a small part T of the boundary air flow enters the room to be evacuated. If a so-called "paper sausage" goes through the machine during an interruption, then the elastically formed and / or resiliently mounted sealing plate 22 deviates.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Behandlung einer Faserstoffbahn wie insbesondere einer Papier- und/oder Kartonbahn, in der die Faserstoffbahn alleine oder zusammen mit wenigstens einem Stützband wie insbesondere einem Entwässerungsband, Preßband, Siebband und/oder dergleichen über wenigstens eine bewegte oder stationäre Stützfläche geführt ist und auf der von einer solchen Stützfläche abgewandten Seite der Faserstoffbahn gegenüber der Stützfläche wenigstens eine Dichtungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist, um zumindest den größten Teil einer durch die Faserstoffbahn oder ein Stützband mitgeschleppte Luftgrenzschicht abzustreifen.The invention relates to a device for treating a fibrous web, in particular a paper and / or board web, in which the fibrous web alone or together with at least one support belt such as a dewatering belt, press belt, wire and / or the like guided over at least one moving or stationary support surface and on the side facing away from such a support surface side of the fibrous web opposite the support surface at least one sealing device is provided to strip at least most of a entrained by the fibrous web or a support belt air boundary layer.

Bei einer aus der DE-A-44 20 242 bekannten Vorrichtung dieser Art ist gegenüber einem von zwei einander benachbarten Trockenzylindern eine sich quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung erstreckende Abstreifleiste vorgesehen, die schwenkbar an einem Saugkasten angebracht ist, der zwischen den beiden Trockenzylindern und einer perforierten Umlenkwalze angeordnet ist und zur äußeren Besaugung der perforierten Umlenkwalze dient. Während des Betriebs ist die aus Kunststoff bestehende oder durch einen Filzstreifen gebildete Abstreifleiste radial zum betreffenden Trockenzylinder ausgerichtet und im Abstand von diesem angeordnet.In one known from DE-A-44 20 242 device of this type is opposite to one of two adjacent drying cylinders a transversely extending to the web running scraper strip is provided, which is pivotally mounted on a suction box, which is disposed between the two drying cylinders and a perforated guide roller is and for external aspiration of the perforated guide roller is used. During operation, the scraper strip made of plastic or formed by a felt strip is radially aligned with the respective drying cylinder and arranged at a distance therefrom.

In der noch nicht veröffentlichten älteren DE 297 03 627 ist ein entgegen der Bahnlaufrichtung nach außen gebogener Abweiser im Einlaufbereich eines Dampfblaskastens vorgesehen, der am Außenumfang einer Preßwalze angeordnet ist, über die die Faserstoffbahn sowie ein Filzband geführt sind. Durch den im Abstand von der Faserstoffbahn angeordneten Abweiser wird die Luftgrenzschicht zumindest teilweise zur Außenwand des Dampfblaskastens hin umgelenkt, über die der betreffende Luftanteil dann abgeleitet wird.In the not yet published older DE 297 03 627 a against the web running direction outwardly deflected deflector is provided in the inlet region of a steam blower box, which on the outer circumference of a press roll is arranged, over which the fibrous web and a felt belt are guided. By arranged at a distance from the fibrous web deflector, the air boundary layer is at least partially deflected to the outer wall of the steam blower box through which the relevant proportion of air is then dissipated.

Des weiteren zeigen die in der EP -A-0 640 716, DE-U-296 13 809 und DE-A-39 10 600 beschriebenen Vorrichtungen starre, ebene Dichtungsplatten.Furthermore, the devices described in EP-A-0 640 716, DE-U-296 13 809 and DE-A-39 10 600 show rigid, flat sealing plates.

Die GB-A-2 153 508 wiederum beschreibt eine Lösung bei der die Platte den Luftstrom einer Düse begrenzt.GB-A-2 153 508 again describes a solution in which the plate limits the air flow of a nozzle.

Ziel der Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, deren Dichtungseinrichtung insbesondere auch bei höheren Betriebsgeschwindigkeiten stets eine optimale Dichtheit gewährleistet und gegenüber Störkörpern wie insbesondere Papierbatzen oder dergleichen unempfindlich ist. Ferner soll eine geeignete Dichtungseinrichtung bereitgestellt werden.The aim of the invention is to provide a device of the type mentioned above, the sealing device always ensures optimum tightness especially at higher operating speeds and is insensitive to obstruction such as paper chaff or the like. Furthermore, a suitable sealing device is to be provided.

Diese Aufgabe wird bezüglich der Vorrichtung erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Dichtungseinrichtung eine ebene oder zumindest abschnittsweise gekrümmte Dichtungsplatte umfaßt, die vorzugsweise elastisch ausgebildet und/oder federnd nachgiebig gelagert ist. Die Vorrichtung kann insbesondere auch mit einer solchen Dichtungseinrichtung versehen sein, wie sie in den Ansprüchen 24 und 25 angegeben ist.This object is achieved with respect to the device according to the invention in that the sealing device comprises a flat or at least partially curved sealing plate, which is preferably formed elastically and / or resiliently mounted. The device may in particular also be provided with such a sealing device as indicated in claims 24 and 25.

Aufgrund dieser Ausbildung wird insbesondere gegenüber den bisher üblichen Wollfilz- und Luftmesserdichtungen eine höhere Dichtheit erreicht, wobei eventuelle Funktionsbeeinträchtigungen insbesondere auch bei höheren Geschwindigkeiten praktisch ausgeschlossen sind. Aufgrund der elastischen Abdichtung werden eventuell auftretende Störkörper wie insbesondere Papierbatzen ohne irgendeine Beschädigung und ohne irgendeinen Dichtheitsverlust durchgelassen.Due to this design, a higher density is achieved in particular compared to the usual wool felt and air knife seals, with any functional impairments are practically excluded, especially at higher speeds. Because of the elastic seal, any obstruction that may occur such as, in particular, paper batches will be transmitted without any damage and without any leakage.

Die Anpreßkraft ist vorzugsweise einstellbar. Zusätzlich oder alternativ können auch Mittel zur automatischen Nachstellung der Anpreßkraft vorgesehen sein. Es ist somit unabhängig von den jeweiligen Betriebsbedingungen stets ein optimaler Betrieb beziehungsweise eine optimale Dichtheit gewährleistet.The contact pressure is preferably adjustable. Additionally or alternatively, means for automatically adjusting the contact pressure can be provided. It is thus ensured regardless of the operating conditions always optimal operation or optimal tightness.

Bei einer in der Praxis bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung erstreckt sich die Dichtungsplatte quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung.In a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention in practice, the sealing plate extends transversely to the web running direction.

Diese Dichtungsplatte kann insbesondere aus Metall, Kunststoff, faserverstärktem Kunststoff oder einem Verbundwerkstoff bestehen.This sealing plate may consist in particular of metal, plastic, fiber-reinforced plastic or a composite material.

Von besonderem Vorteil ist, wenn die Dichtungsplatte schwenkbar gelagert ist. Damit kann die Dichtungsplatte insbesondere auch von der betreffenden Stützfläche weggeschwenkt werden, um ungehindert beispielsweise ein neues Stützband einziehen zu können.It is particularly advantageous if the sealing plate is pivotally mounted. In order for the sealing plate can in particular be pivoted away from the respective support surface in order to freely move, for example, a new support band can.

Bei einer zweckmäßigen praktischen Ausführungsform ist die Dichtungsplatte vorzugsweise lösbar an einer schwenkbaren Halterung befestigt. Die Dichtungseinrichtung beziehungsweise deren Dichtungsplatte kann somit erforderlichenfalls leicht und schnell ausgewechselt werden.In a convenient practical embodiment, the sealing plate is preferably releasably attached to a pivotal holder. The Sealing device or its sealing plate can thus be easily and quickly replaced if necessary.

Bei den in der Praxis bevorzugten Ausführungen ist die Dichtungsplatte insbesondere mechanisch, pneumatisch und/oder hydraulisch anpreßbar.In the preferred embodiments in practice, the sealing plate is in particular mechanically, pneumatically and / or hydraulically pressed.

Hierbei kann eine mechanische Anpressung der Dichtungsplatte beispielsweise über wenigstens ein Gestänge, wenigstens eine Anpreßschraube, wenigstens eine Feder und/ oder dergleichen erfolgen. Im Fall einer pneumatischen und/oder hydraulischen Anpressung ist die Dichtungsplatte vorzugsweise durch wenigstens eine Zylinder/Kolben-Einheit beaufschlagbar.Here, a mechanical contact pressure of the sealing plate, for example via at least one linkage, at least one pressure screw, at least one spring and / or the like take place. In the case of a pneumatic and / or hydraulic contact pressure, the sealing plate is preferably acted upon by at least one cylinder / piston unit.

Die Dichtungseinrichtung kann beispielsweise im Einlaufbereich eines Dampfblaskastens vorgesehen sein. Bei einer zweckmäßigen praktischen Ausführung ist sie im Einlaufbereich eines Dampfblaskastens vorgesehen, der am Außenumfang einer Preßwalze angeordnet ist, über die die Faserstoffbahn und gegebenenfalls das Stützband geführt ist.The sealing device can be provided, for example, in the inlet region of a steam blower box. In an expedient practical embodiment, it is provided in the inlet region of a steam blow box, which is arranged on the outer circumference of a press roll over which the fibrous web and optionally the support belt is guided.

Hierbei ist die Dichtungseinrichtung zweckmäßigerweise an dem Dampfblaskasten angebracht beziehungsweise schwenkbar gelagert.Here, the sealing device is expediently attached to the steam blower box or pivotally mounted.

Die Dichtungseinrichtung kann beispielsweise auch im Ablaufbereich eines Trockenzylinders vorgesehen sein, in dem die Faserstoffbahn und ein Stützband von dem Trockenzylinder ablaufen, um anschließend insbesondere einer durch einen äußeren Saugkasten besaugten perforierten und/oder gerillten Umlenkwalze zugeführt zu werden.The sealing device can also be provided, for example, in the discharge region of a drying cylinder in which the fibrous web and a support belt run off the drying cylinder in order subsequently to be supplied, in particular, to a perforated and / or grooved deflecting roller drawn through an outer suction box.

Dabei ist die Dichtungseinrichtung vorzugsweise in Bahnlaufrichtung vor dem Ablaufbereich angeordnet.In this case, the sealing device is preferably arranged in the web running direction in front of the drainage area.

Ist die Dichtungseinrichtung einem solchen Saugkasten zugeordnet, so kann sie an diesem Saugkasten angebracht beziehungsweise schwenkbar gelagert sein. Auch bei der Verwendung anderer lufttechnischer Einrichtungen kann die Dichtungseinrichtung an der betreffenden lufttechnischen Einrichtung angebracht sein.If the sealing device associated with such a suction box, it may be mounted on this suction box or mounted pivotally. Even when using other ventilation devices, the sealing device may be attached to the relevant ventilation device.

Ist die Faserstoffbahn und gegebenenfalls wenigstens ein Stützband über eine insbesondere durch eine Preßwalze, einen Trockenzylinder oder dergleichen gebildete gekrümmte Stützfläche geführt, so liegt die Dichtungsplatte der auf der von der Stützfläche abgewandten Seite der Faserstoffbahn vorgesehenen Dichtungseinrichtung vorteilhafterweise zumindest im wesentlichen tangential an der Faserstoffbahn oder einem jeweiligen Stützband an.If the fibrous web and optionally at least one support belt are guided over a curved supporting surface formed in particular by a press roll, a drying cylinder or the like, the sealing plate of the sealing device provided on the side of the fibrous web remote from the support surface is advantageously at least substantially tangential to the fibrous web or a respective support band.

Bei einer zweckmäßigen praktischen Ausführung liegt die Dichtungsplatte mit einem sich quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung erstreckenden Randbereich an der Faserstoffbahn oder einem jeweiligen Stützband an, während sie im Bereich ihres gegenüberliegenden Randes vorzugsweise schwenkbar gelagert ist.In an expedient practical embodiment, the sealing plate bears against the fibrous web or a respective support band with an edge region extending transversely to the web running direction, while it is preferably pivotably mounted in the region of its opposite edge.

Dabei ist vorzugsweise zumindest der an der Faserstoffbahn beziehungsweise an einem jeweiligen Stützband anliegende Randbereich der angepreßten Dichtungsplatte in der Anpreß- beziehungsweise Schwenkebene gebogen.In this case, preferably at least the voltage applied to the fibrous web or on a respective support band edge region of the pressed seal plate is bent in the pressing or pivoting plane.

Die erfindungsgemäße Dichtungseinrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Dichtelement elastisch ausgebildet und/oder federnd nachgiebig gelagert ist und zusätzliche Mittel vorgesehen sind, um das Dichtelement zumindest dann in einem minimalen Abstand von der Bahn bzw. dem Stützband zu halten, wenn die Bahn bzw. das Stützband eine vorgebbare Betriebsgeschwindigkeit erreicht hat. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Dichtungseinrichtung sind in den betreffenden Unteransprüchen angegeben. Eine solche Dichtungseinrichtung ist insbesondere auch bei der zuvor angegebenen Vorrichtung einsetzbar.The sealing device according to the invention is characterized in that the sealing element is formed elastically and / or resiliently mounted and additional means are provided to hold the sealing element at least a minimum distance from the web or the support band, when the web or the Support band has reached a predetermined operating speed. Advantageous developments of the sealing device are specified in the relevant subclaims. Such a sealing device can also be used in particular in the device specified above.

Zwischen dem Dichtelement und der Bahn bzw. dem Stützband ist vorzugsweise ein Einlaufspalt gebildet.Between the sealing element and the web or the support band, an inlet gap is preferably formed.

Mit einer solchen Dichtungseinrichtung kann insbesondere auch eine dynamische Abdichtung erreicht werden, die u.a. auch für Stabilisatoren geeignet ist. Dabei wird das Dichtungselement bei zunehmenden Bahngeschwindigkeiten durch einen Teil der Luftgrenzschicht abgehoben, so daß sich zumindest während des normalen Betriebs eine berührungslose Abdichtung ergibt, wodurch ein Abrieb vermieden wird. Es wird allenfalls ein kleinerer Luftvolumenstrom durchgelassen, der in keinem Fall mehr störend ist. Der Hauptstrom wird in jedem Fall abgeblockt. Grundsätzlich ist es auch möglich, das Dichtelement von vornherein in einem minimalen Abstand von der Bahn bzw. dem Stützband zu halten.With such a sealing device, in particular, a dynamic sealing can be achieved, which i.a. also suitable for stabilizers. The sealing element is lifted at increasing web speeds through a portion of the air boundary layer, so that at least during normal operation results in a non-contact seal, whereby abrasion is avoided. At most, a smaller air volume flow is passed through, which is no longer disturbing in any case. The main stream is blocked in any case. Basically, it is also possible to keep the sealing element from the outset at a minimum distance from the web or the support band.

Eine solche dynamische Abdichtung kann vorteilhafterweise insbesondere dadurch erreicht werden, daß das Dichtelement elastisch ausgebildet und/oder federnd nachgiebig gelagert ist. Es kann somit beispielsweise auch lediglich eine elastische Ausbildung des Dichtelements vorgesehen sein. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann das Dichtelement federnd nachgiebig gelagert sein. Ist das Dichtelement federnd nachgiebig gelagert, so es selbst auch relativ starr ausgebildet sein, so daß die erforderliche Nachgiebigkeit in erster Linie durch die federnde Lagerung erreicht wird. Alternativ oder zusätzlich können auch zusätzliche Mittel vorgesehen sind, um das Dichtelement zumindest dann in einem minimalen Abstand von der Bahn bzw. dem Stützband zu halten, wenn die Bahn bzw. das Stützband eine vorgebbare Betriebsgeschwindigkeit erreicht hat.Such a dynamic seal can advantageously be achieved in particular by the fact that the sealing element is elastic and / or resiliently mounted. It can thus for example only provided an elastic design of the sealing element be. Alternatively or additionally, the sealing element may be mounted resiliently. If the sealing element is resiliently mounted, it may itself also be designed to be relatively rigid, so that the required flexibility is achieved primarily by the resilient mounting. Alternatively or additionally, additional means may be provided to keep the sealing element at least a minimum distance from the web or the support band when the web or the support band has reached a predefinable operating speed.

Bei Stillstand und niedrigen Geschwindigkeiten wie insbesondere beim Hochfahren kann das Dichtelement im Fall der Verwendung eines Stützbandes wie beispielsweise eines Trockensiebes die Rückseite des Stützbades berühren. Dieser Kontakt tritt gegebenenfalls nur kurzzeitig auf. Während des Betriebs hebt ein Teil der Luftgrenzschicht die vorzugsweise flexible und/oder federnd nachgiebig gelagerte Dichtung ab. Infolge der dadurch erreichten berührungslosen Abdichtung kann es zu keinem Abrieb kommen. Die mit dem Stützband mitgeschleppte Luftgrenzschicht wird zum größten Teil abgeschabt oder abgestreift, so daß allenfalls ein kleiner Teil des Grenzluftstromes in den zu evakuierenden Raum gelangt. Geht eine sogenannte "Papierwurst" bei einem Abriß durch die Maschine, so weicht das elastisch ausgebildete und/oder federnd nachgiebig gelagerte Dichtelement aus.At standstill and low speeds, in particular during startup, the sealing element in the case of using a support band such as a dryer can touch the back of the support bath. This contact may occur only briefly. During operation, a portion of the air boundary layer lifts off the preferably flexible and / or resiliently mounted seal. As a result of the achieved contact-free sealing it can not come to abrasion. The entrained with the support belt air boundary layer is scraped or stripped for the most part, so that at most a small part of the boundary air flow passes into the room to be evacuated. If a so-called "paper sausage" goes through the machine during a tear, the elastically formed and / or resiliently mounted sealing element deviates.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert. In dieser zeigt die einzige Figur eine rein schematische Teilansicht einer Trockenpartie einer Vorrichtung zur Behandlung einer Faserstoffbahn mit einer einem Trokkenzylinder zugeordneten Dichtungseinrichtung.The invention is explained below with reference to an embodiment with reference to the drawings. In this, the single FIGURE shows a purely schematic partial view of a drying section of a device for treating a fibrous web with a sealing device associated with a drying cylinder.

Die betreffende Vorrichtung dient der Behandlung einer Faserstoffbahn 10 wie insbesondere einer Papier- und/oder Kartonbahn.The device in question is used to treat a fibrous web 10 such as in particular a paper and / or board web.

In der Figur ist teilweise ein Trockenzylinder 12 der Trockenpartie dargestellt, der sich in Richtung des Pfeiles F dreht und über den zusammen mit der Faserstoffbahn 10 ein Stützband 14 geführt ist, das im vorliegenden Fall durch ein Trockensieb gebildet ist.In the figure, a drying cylinder 12 of the dryer section is partially shown, which rotates in the direction of arrow F and over which, together with the fibrous web 10, a support belt 14 is guided, which is formed in the present case by a drying wire.

Das zusammen mit der Faserstoffbahn 10 über den Trockenzylinder 12 geführte Stützband 14 läuft mit der Faserstoffbahn 10 in einem Ablaufbereich A von der durch die Außenumfangsfläche des Trockenzylinders 12 gebildeten Stützfläche 16 ab, um anschließend in Bahnlaufrichtung L beispielsweise einer durch einen lediglich angedeuteten äußeren Saugkasten 18 besaugten perforierten und/oder gerillten, hier nicht dargestellten Umlenkwalze zugeführt zu werden.The guided together with the fibrous web 10 on the drying cylinder 12 support belt 14 runs with the fibrous web 10 in a discharge area A from the outer peripheral surface of the drying cylinder 12 formed support surface 16 to then in the web running direction L, for example, an evacuated by a merely indicated outer suction box 18 perforated and / or grooved, not shown here deflection roller to be supplied.

Auf der von der Stützfläche 16 abgewandten Seite der Faserstoffbahn 10 sowie des Stützbandes 14 ist eine Dichtungseinrichtung 20 vorgesehen, die im vorliegenden Fall in Bahnlaufrichtung L vor dem Ablaufbereich A angeordnet ist. Diese Dichtungseinrichtung 20 dient beim dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel dazu, zumindest den größten Teil einer durch das außenliegende Stützband 14 mitgeschleppten Luftgrenzschicht abzustreifen. Wie anhand der Figur zu erkennen ist, liegt die Faserstoffbahn 10 zwischen dem Stützband 14 und dem Trockenzylinder 12, so daß sie zumindest bei Stillstand und niedrigen Geschwindigkeiten mit dem Trockenzylinder 12 unmittelbar in Kontakt kommt.On the side facing away from the support surface 16 side of the fibrous web 10 and the support belt 14, a sealing device 20 is provided, which is arranged in the present case in the web running direction L in front of the discharge area A. This sealing device 20 is used in the illustrated embodiment to strip off at least most of a entrained by the outer support belt 14 air boundary layer. As can be seen from the figure, the fibrous web 10 is located between the support belt 14 and the drying cylinder 12, so that it comes into direct contact with the drying cylinder 12 at least at standstill and low speeds.

Die Dichtungseinrichtung 20 umfaßt eine gegen das Stützband 14 anpreßbare ebene oder zumindest abschnittsweise gekrümmte Dichtungsplatte 22, die vorzugsweise elastisch ausgebildet und/oder federnd nachgiebig gegen das Stützband 14 anpreßbar ist.The sealing device 20 comprises a pressed against the support belt 14 level or at least partially curved sealing plate 22, which is preferably formed elastically and / or resiliently against the support belt 14 can be pressed.

Diese sich quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung L erstreckende Dichtungsplatte 22 kann beispielsweise aus Metall, Kunststoff, faserverstärktem Kunststoff oder einem Verbundwerkstoff bestehen.This extending transversely to the web running direction L sealing plate 22 may for example consist of metal, plastic, fiber-reinforced plastic or a composite material.

Wie anhand der Figur zu erkennen ist, ist die Dichtungsplatte 22 an ihrem oberen, sich quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung L erstreckenden Rand lösbar in einer Halterung 24 befestigt, die um eine quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung L verlaufende Achse S schwenkbar am Saugkasten 18 angebracht ist.As can be seen from the figure, the sealing plate 22 at its upper, transversely to the web running direction L extending edge releasably secured in a holder 24 which is mounted on a transversely to the web running direction L extending axis S pivotally mounted on the suction box 18.

Dabei ist der obere Rand der Dichtungsplatte 22 vorzugsweise lösbar in einer gabelförmigen Aufnahme 26 der schwenkbaren Halterung 24 aufgenommen.In this case, the upper edge of the sealing plate 22 is preferably detachably received in a fork-shaped receptacle 26 of the pivotable holder 24.

Die schwenkbare Halterung 24 umfaßt ferner wenigstens eine Lasche 28, mit deren freiem Ende beispielsweise ein Gestänge 30 gekoppelt ist, das entsprechend dem Doppelpfeil D in zwei einander entgegengesetzten Richtungen verstellbar ist, um die Dichtungsplatte 22 durch ein entsprechendes Verschwenken um die Achse S an das Stützband 14 anzupressen oder von diesem zu entfernen.The pivotal support 24 further comprises at least one tab 28, with the free end of which, for example, a linkage 30 is coupled, which is adjustable according to the double arrow D in two opposite directions to the sealing plate 22 by a corresponding pivoting about the axis S to the support band 14 to press or remove from this.

Wie anhand der Figur zu erkennen ist, liegt die Dichtungsplatte 22 mit ihrem freien sich quer zur Bahnlaufrichtung L erstreckenden Randbereich 32 an dem Stützband 14 an, wobei die Anlage in Bahnlaufrichtung L etwas vor dem Auflaufbereich A erfolgt. Dabei ist der an dem Stützband 14 anliegende Randbereich 32 zumindest bei angepreßter Dichtungsplatte 22 in der dargestellten Weise in der Anpreß- beziehungsweise Schwenkebene gebogen.As can be seen from the figure, the sealing plate 22 bears with its free transversely to the web running direction L extending edge region 32 on the support belt 14, wherein the system in the web running direction L something takes place before the emergence area A. In this case, the voltage applied to the support band 14 edge region 32 is bent at least when pressed sealing plate 22 in the manner shown in the pressing or pivoting plane.

Die Anpreßkraft ist vorzugsweise einstellbar. Zudem ist die Dichtungseinrichtung 22 zweckmäßigerweise so ausgelegt, daß eine automatische Nachstellung dieser Anpreßkraft erfolgt.The contact pressure is preferably adjustable. In addition, the sealing device 22 is expediently designed so that an automatic adjustment of this contact pressure takes place.

Durch die Dichtungseinrichtung 20 wird im vorliegenden Fall u.a. verhindert, daß ein größerer Anteil der durch das Stützband 14 mitgeschleppten Luft in den Bereich der hier nicht dargestellten, von außen besaugten Umlenkwalze gelangt, so daß der im Saugkasten 18 zu erzeugende Unterdruck und damit der zur Unterdruckerzeugung erforderliche Energieaufwand gering gehalten werden können.By the sealing device 20 is in the present case u.a. prevents a larger proportion of entrained by the support belt 14 air in the region of the not shown here, externally evacuated deflecting roller passes, so that in the suction box 18 to be generated negative pressure and thus required for the generation of negative energy consumption can be kept low.

Während des Betriebs hebt ein Teil der Luftgrenzschicht LG die vorzugsweise flexible und/oder federnd nachgiebig gelagerte Dichtungsplatte 22 ab, was im vorliegenden Fall noch dadurch unterstützt wird, daß zwischen der Dichtungsplatte 22 und dem Stützband 14 ein Einlaufspalt gebildet wird. Infolge der hierbei erreichten berührungslosen Abdichtung kann es zu keinem Abrieb kommen. Die mit dem Stützband 14 mitgeschleppte Luftgrenzschicht LG wird zum größten Teil abgeschabt oder abgestreift, so daß allenfalls ein kleiner Teil T des Grenzluftstromes in den zu evakuierenden Raum gelangt. Geht eine sogenannte "Papierwurst" bei einem Abriß durch die Maschine, so weicht die elastisch ausgebildete und/oder federnd nachgiebig gelagerte Dichtungsplatte 22 aus.During operation, part of the air boundary layer LG lifts off the preferably flexible and / or resiliently mounted sealing plate 22, which in the present case is further assisted by forming an inlet gap between the sealing plate 22 and the support belt 14. As a result of the contact-free sealing achieved here, no abrasion can occur. The entrained with the support belt 14 air boundary layer LG is scraped off or stripped for the most part, so that at most a small part T of the boundary air flow enters the room to be evacuated. If a so-called "paper sausage" goes through the machine during an interruption, then the elastically formed and / or resiliently mounted sealing plate 22 deviates.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
FaserstoffbahnFibrous web
1212
Trockenzylinderdrying cylinders
1414
Stützbandsupport band
1616
Stützflächesupport surface
1818
Saugkastensuction box
2020
Dichtungseinrichtungseal means
2222
Dichtungsplattesealing plate
2424
Halterungbracket
2626
gabelförmige Aufnahmebifurcated recording
2828
Lascheflap
3030
Gestängelinkage
3232
Randbereichborder area
AA
Ablaufbereichdrainage area
DD
Doppelpfeildouble arrow
FF
Pfeilarrow
LL
BahnlaufrichtungWeb direction
SS
Schwenkachseswivel axis
LGLG
LuftgrenzschichtAir boundary layer
TT
kleiner Teilsmall part

Claims (26)

  1. Apparatus for treating a fibrous web (10), such as in particular a paper and/or board web, in which the fibrous web (10), on its own or together with at least one supporting belt (14), such as in particular a dewatering belt, a press belt, a fabric belt and/or the like, is led over at least one moving or stationary supporting surface (16) and, on the side of the fibrous web (10) facing away from such a supporting surface (16), at least one sealing device (20) with respect to the supporting surface (16) is provided, in order to strip off at least the major part of an air boundary layer carried along by the fibrous web (10) or a supporting belt (14),
    characterized in that the sealing device (20) comprises a flat or at least sectionally curved sealing plate (22), which is elastic and/or resiliently mounted, and in that means (24, 28) are provided in order to keep the sealing element (20) at a minimum distance from the web (10) or the supporting belt (14), at least when the web or the supporting belt has reached a predefinable operating speed.
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the sealing device (20) comprises a flat or at least sectionally curved sealing plate (22) which can be pressed against the fibrous web (10) or a supporting belt (14) and which is elastic and/or can be pressed resiliently against the fibrous web (10) or the supporting belt (14).
  3. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the contact force is adjustable.
  4. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means for automatic readjustment of the contact force are provided.
  5. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) extends transversely with respect to the web running direction (L).
  6. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) consists of metal, plastic, fibre-reinforced plastic or a composite material.
  7. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) is pivotably mounted.
  8. Apparatus according to Claim 7, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) is preferably detachably fixed to a pivotable holder (24).
  9. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) can be pressed on mechanically.
  10. Apparatus according to Claim 9, characterized in that the mechanical pressing of the sealing plate (22) is carried out via at least one linkage (30), at least one pressing screw, at least one spring and/or the like.
  11. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) can be pressed on pneumatically and/or hydraulically.
  12. Apparatus according to Claim 11, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) can be acted upon by at least one cylinder/piston unit.
  13. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing device (20) is provided in the region of a technical air device (18) used in particular in a press section or a drying section, such as in particular a steam blower box, a suction box, a stabilizer, ventilation fittings and/or the like.
  14. Apparatus according to Claim 13, characterized in that the sealing device (20) is provided in the inlet region of a steam blower box.
  15. Apparatus according to Claim 14, characterized in that the sealing device (20) is provided in the inlet region of a steam blower box which is arranged on the outer circumference of a press roll, over which the fibrous web (10) and, if appropriate, the supporting belt (14) is led.
  16. Apparatus according to Claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the sealing device (20) is fitted to the steam blower box.
  17. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing device (20) is provided in the exit region (A) of a drying cylinder (12), in which the fibrous web (10) and a supporting belt (14) run off the drying cylinder (12), in order then to be fed to a perforated and/or grooved deflection roll evacuated by means of an external suction box (18).
  18. Apparatus according to Claim 17, characterized in that the sealing device (20) is arranged before the exit region (A) in the web running direction (L).
  19. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing device (20) is fitted to the technical air device (18).
  20. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fibrous web (10) and, if appropriate, at least one supporting belt (14) is led over a curved supporting surface (16) formed in particular by a press roll, a drying cylinder (12) or the like, and in that the sealing plate (22) of the sealing device (20) provided on the side of the fibrous web (10) facing away from the supporting surface (16) bears at least substantially tangentially on the fibrous web (10) or a respective supporting belt (14).
  21. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing plate (22) bears on the fibrous web (10) or a respective supporting belt (14) with an edge region (32) extending transversely with respect to the web running direction (L) and is preferably pivotably mounted in the region of its opposite edge.
  22. Apparatus according to Claim 21, characterized in that at least the edge region of the pressed-on sealing plate (22) bearing on the fibrous web (10) or a respective supporting belt (14) is curved in the pressing or pivoting plane.
  23. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting belt (14) is formed by a dryer fabric.
  24. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the minimum distance lies in a range from about 0.5 mm to about 1.5 mm.
  25. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the minimum distance is adjustable.
  26. Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an inlet gap is formed between the sealing element (22) and the web (10) or the supporting belt (14).
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