EP1141482B1 - Chauffage par induction de surfaces de rouleaux de calandre - Google Patents

Chauffage par induction de surfaces de rouleaux de calandre Download PDF

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EP1141482B1
EP1141482B1 EP98964985A EP98964985A EP1141482B1 EP 1141482 B1 EP1141482 B1 EP 1141482B1 EP 98964985 A EP98964985 A EP 98964985A EP 98964985 A EP98964985 A EP 98964985A EP 1141482 B1 EP1141482 B1 EP 1141482B1
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Daniel Ray Downing
David Thomas Reese
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
    • D21G—CALENDERS; ACCESSORIES FOR PAPER-MAKING MACHINES
    • D21G1/00—Calenders; Smoothing apparatus
    • D21G1/02—Rolls; Their bearings
    • D21G1/0293—Provisions or constructions to facilitate the removal of the rolls
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
    • D21G—CALENDERS; ACCESSORIES FOR PAPER-MAKING MACHINES
    • D21G1/00—Calenders; Smoothing apparatus
    • D21G1/0073—Accessories for calenders

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  • the disclosed invention relates to a unique method and apparatus for heating calender rolls in a calender roll system where the rolls are readily changeable.
  • the disclosed heating is particularly suitable in the method for forming tire components of predetermined cross sections.
  • Induction heating of rolls is also known in the art. With induction heating, heating of the roll can be both selective and rapid. Induction heaters are typically classified by the frequency of the induced current. Low-frequency heaters usually induce power frequency current in the charge. A medium-frequency induction heater induces currents of frequencies between 180 and 540 hertz while a high-frequency heater induces currents of frequencies from 1000 hertz and upwards.
  • US Patent 5,571,066 discloses heating the ends of a calendering roll.
  • An external electro-magnetic induction system heats the entire working surface of the roll while an internal electric-resistance heating system heats the roll from internally. In normal operation, only the external heating system is active. The internal heating system must be used to bring the roll up to the required operating temperature.
  • US Patent 5,123,340 discloses induction heating of softcalender and supercalender rolls. The rolls are provided with a thermally conductive coating.
  • US Patent 5,111,564 discloses two induction heating coils at the opposing ends of a roll.
  • the induction heating compliments the hydraulic heating of the median portion of the roll.
  • US Patent 5,074,019 discloses the use of high frequency induction heating coils inside and outside of a calender roll. A number of coils are uniformly distributed the length of the entire roll. For uniform heating, a corresponding bank of induction heating coils is may be arranged along the outside length of the roll.
  • U.S. Patents 5,513,560 and 5,762,740 both incorporated herein by reference, disclose a quick change over method and apparatus for a calendering apparatus 200.
  • the disclosed apparatus 200 is used to form a laminate from a series of tire components, forming a tire casing.
  • Each calender assembly 302 includes two calender rolls 350, 352, as seen in FIG. 7. The rolls 350, 352 are delivered to the assembly 302 by an overhead moveable transfer mechanism 400.
  • the calender rolls 350, 352 can be internally heated or cooled.
  • the heating means 335 has a resistive heating element which enters through an opening in the hubs 314 or 316.
  • the internal heating elements 335 are employed when the material being processed can be more efficiently applied in a heated environment.
  • the present invention is directed toward an improvement in the quick change over calendering apparatus.
  • the rolls 350, 352 Prior to placement of the rolls 350, 352 in a calender assembly 302, the rolls 350, 352 are heated at a heating station. Heating the rolls 350, 352 prior to placement in the calender assembly 302 permits rapid start-up of the calendering operation, instead of waiting for the rolls to be heated by the formally disclosed internal heating means.
  • the internal heating means may be used to maintain the roll temperature.
  • induction heating is the preferred method of heating. Induction heating provides almost instantaneous heating of the rolls, and is a more efficient method of heating.
  • This invention is an improved method of calendering a material.
  • the material is calendered by at least one calender roll, the roll operating at a predetermined operating temperature.
  • the calender rolls are replaced from time to time with another roll.
  • the replacement roll Prior to placing the new roll into its calendering position within the calendering apparatus, the replacement roll is heated, using a heat source, from a temperature lower than the operating temperature.
  • the preferred predetermined operating temperature ranges from 180° to 260° F.
  • the material may be calendered by a pair of associated rolls and replaced by another pair of associated rolls.
  • the preferred method of heating the calender rolls is by induction heating.
  • the induction heating coil is preferably operated at a frequency range of 7 to 11 kHz.
  • the disclosed method of heating the calender rolls may also be used to reheat rolls which have been removed from the calendering position within the calendering apparatus.
  • the disclosed heating station also permits the rolls that are being heated prior to placement within the calendering apparatus, or rolls that are being reheated, to be held at any temperature for a period of time.
  • the roll temperature may be constant after reaching the desired temperature or may be variable if the roll is heated to a temperature greater than the operating temperature and allowed to cool to the operating temperature during the holding period.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an overview of the quick changeover calender apparatus.
  • the apparatus 200 is used to form a laminate from a series of components, the method being particularly useful for forming a tire casing from a plurality of tire components.
  • the tire casing forming apparatus 200 is a plurality of calender apparatuses 300.
  • Each calender assembly 302 includes two calender rolls 350, 352.
  • the laminate is calendered to a predetermined configuration by the calender rolls 350, 352.
  • the calender rolls 350, 352 are delivered to the assembly 302 by an overhead moveable transfer mechanism 400 from an initial roll staging area 420.
  • the transfer mechanism 400 enables the rolls 350, 352 to be removed from the calender apparatus 300 and exchanged with other calender rolls with different profile configurations when it is desired to form laminates with different predetermined configurations of either the overall laminate configuration or individual components of the laminate.
  • the transfer mechanism 400 enables the rolls 350, 352 to be removed from the calender apparatus 300 and exchanged with other calender rolls with different profile configurations when it is desired to form laminates with different predetermined configurations of either the overall laminate configuration or individual components of the laminate.
  • the formation process may benefit from the calender rolls 350, 352 being heated.
  • the calender rolls 350, 352 may be internally heated, as previously noted.
  • the previously disclosed method and apparatus is improved by the inclusion of the heating area 800, located between the roll staging area 420 and the tire component forming apparatus 200.
  • the heating area 800 is a plurality of heating stages 802, each station preferably corresponding to a calender apparatus 300 in the tire component forming apparatus 200. There may be fewer heating stages if at a certain location in the calendering process it is determined that external heating of the roll surface is not desired.
  • the series of heating stages 802 may be joined by a frame extending from the first heating stage to the last stage (not illustrated).
  • the heating stage 802 has a frame structure 804. Traversing the heating stage 802 is a drive roll 806. The drive roll 806 is driven by the motor 808. At opposing sides of the stage 802 are a pair of idle rolls 810. Each idle roll 810 is mounted to permit free rotation of the roll 810. Between each idle roll 810 and the drive roll 806 is a heating means 812.
  • the heating means 812 extend substantially the length of the stage 802, generally corresponding to the length of the idle rolls 810.
  • the heating means 812 preferably employ induction heating coils 814 which extend substantially the full length of the heating means 812.
  • the calender rolls 350, 352 are delivered to the heating stage 802 by the overhead moveable transfer mechanism 400.
  • the rolls 350, 352 may be paired together with at least one pair of plows 320 laterally positioned at predetermined locations radially above the pair of calender rolls 350, 352. See FIG. 3.
  • Each plow 320 has a pair of rigid members 324 contoured to precisely fit above and between the two rolls 350, 352.
  • the plows 320 secure and provide lateral support to the rolls 350, 352 while preventing an overflow of calendered material while forming the tire casing at the tire component forming apparatus 300.
  • each roll 350, 352 contacts the drive roll 806 and one idle roll 810, as illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • the drive roll 806 rotates in the direction illustrated by the direction arrow
  • each calender roll 350, 352 rotates in the opposing direction, as indicated.
  • the idle rolls 810 rotate in the same direction as the drive roll 806, as indicated.
  • the calender rolls 350, 352 are in close proximity to the heating means 812.
  • the heating source 812 may be positioned within the frame 804 at an inclination angle, as illustrated, in order to provide for the close proximity of the heating source 812 to the rolls 350, 352.
  • Each roll 350, 352 is associated with a single heating source 812.
  • the preferred final temperatures of the rolls 350, 352 is from about 140° to about 260° F (60° to 126° C).
  • the initial temperature of the rolls 350, 352 may vary from a room temperature to the final temperature; that is the initial roll temperatures 60 to 260° F (15° to 126° C). While the majority of the rolls being heated in the heating stage 802 will be at about room temperature, the rolls may also be delivered to the heating stage 802 from the tire component forming apparatus 300 to reheat, adjust, or maintain the temperature of the rolls.
  • Temperature sensors are mounted on the heating frame 804 near the rolls 350, 352 to determine the roll temperature. This data is provided to a controller (not illustrated) to factor into the-heating cycle of the heating means and the roll speed.
  • the surface speed of the rolls 350, 352 also plays a role in the heating process.
  • the speed at which each roll 350, 352, 806, 810 turns determines the amount of time that a portion of the roll 350, 352 dwells in the heating field generated by the heating means 812. For this reason, a roll speed feedback device is also employed to provide the speed data to the controller.
  • Dielectric heating may be accomplished by forming the rolls 350, 352 from a nominally insulating material and subjecting the rolls 350, 352 to an alternating electrical field.
  • the dielectric heater operates at a frequency above 10 megahertz.
  • the preferred method of heating is by induction heating coils 814.
  • the gap between each heating means 812 and the associated roll 350 or 352 at the smallest distance ranges from 1/16" to 1/2" (1.58 to 12.70 mm), with a preferred spacing of 5/32" (3.97 mm). If the gap is too great, the heating efficiency of the induction coils 814 is reduced.
  • the preferred induction heating means 812 are more fully illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • the induction coil 814 is of the type conventionally known as a split return pancake coil due to its single sided heating and preferably formed from square copper tubing.
  • the induction coil 814 is supported by a set of support bracings 816.
  • Each bracing 816 includes a main bracing 818 and an angle bracing 820.
  • Brackets 822 may also be employed for mounting.
  • the induction coil 814 is secured to the angle bracing 820 by a plurality of brass fittings 824.
  • Other conventional mounting means may be employed. The primary requirement is that the mounting means be made of nonconductive insulating materials.
  • the coil 814 is mounted on a pair of copper plates 826.
  • Each copper plate 826 is L-shaped.
  • the small leg 828 of the L-shaped plate has means 830 for mounting onto the power supply.
  • the long leg 832 of the L-shaped plate has means 834 to secure the two plates together.
  • a TEFLON separator 836 In between the two plates is a TEFLON separator 836.
  • the separator 836 acts to keep the positive and negatively charged plates 826 separate.
  • the plates 826 and separator 836 are secured by nylon nut and bolt fittings.
  • the inlet 838 for the a coolant typically distilled water, but other conventional coolants may be used, which travels through the induction coil 814.
  • the coolant travels in both directions along the center leg 840 of the coil, splits at the opposing ends 842, 844, and back along the outside legs 846, 848 of the coil.
  • the coolant exits through the tong-shaped tube 850 and exits though the outlet leg 852.
  • the tong-shaped tube 850, as well as the inlet 838 and outlet 852 are copper tubing.
  • the inlet 838 and outlet 852 are round tubing as illustrated, but may also be square tubing.
  • the current flow through the induction coil 814 travels in an opposing path through the coil 814.
  • the current flows through one copper plate 826, along the outside coil legs 846, 848, joins at a first coil end 842 or 844, down the center leg 840, splits at the opposing end 844 or 842, and through the remaining legs 846, 848, and into the other copper plate 826. Because the current passing through the coil is alternating (AC), the path of the current reverses itself each cycle.
  • AC alternating
  • a plurality of flux concentrators 854 are stacked along the undersides of the center leg.
  • the concentrators 854 are illustrated only in one portion of the coil 814; however, concentrators 854 are placed along the full length of the coil 814.
  • the concentrators 854 increase the heating efficiency of the disclosed system.
  • the concentrators 854, of a conventionally known material, are thin, u-shaped members.
  • the concentrators 854 fill the spaces between the extending pegs 856 spaced along the center leg 840. For increased efficiency of induction field, at approximately every 1/4" (approx.
  • a cover 858 may be applied to the top of the heating means 812, as illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • the cover 858 is secured to the bracings 820.
  • the power wattage and its frequency is varied by the controllers, in order to vary the frequency and wattage provided to the coils.
  • the wattage controls the amount of heat being generated in the rolls 350, 352.
  • the frequency of the power to the coil 814 controls the depth of the heat generation. At relatively high frequencies, most of the heat will be induced at or near the outside surface of the rolls 350, 352. At lower frequencies, the heat will penetrate deeper in the rolls 350, 352. Typically, the use of higher frequencies provide more efficient heating to the rolls 350, 352. For this reason, the disclosed system operates at relatively high frequencies with a narrow air gap between the roll and coil face.
  • the frequency is within the range of 1 kHz to 20 kHz, preferably 7-11 kHz. -If the frequency employed is too low, an audible noise highly disturbing to persons nearby is generated.
  • the roll 350 or 352 is heated to a limited depth of the roll 350 or 352. The remainder of the roll 350 or 352 is heated by means of traditional conduction as the heat that was induced conducts deeper into the roll 350 or 352.
  • the combination of the induction heating and the conduction heating optimizes the energy consumption of the heating station 802 and takes advantage of the roll material.
  • the entire mass of a 1300 lb. (2866 kg) roll may be heated from a room temperature of approximately 70° F (21° C) to about 200° F (93° C) in about 3 minutes. This is a very rapid heating compared to the internal heaters previously disclosed; internal heating of the same 1300 lb. roll to the same temperature would take approximately 20 minutes.
  • the heating stages 802 disclosed herein provides for improved efficiency of the calendering process and also permits greater flexibility in the calendering process.
  • the calendering process may begin as soon as the rolls 350, 352 are secured instead of waiting for the internal heaters 335 to bring the rolls 350, 352 up to the desired operating temperatures.
  • the internal heaters 335 may be used to maintain the roll temperature.
  • the heating stage 802 also allows for faster changeovers in the laminate specifications or repairs to the calendering apparatus 302.
  • rolls with a different defined profile may be delivered to the heating station 802 and heated to either the desired operating temperature or greater than the desired temperature. If the temperature is greater than the operating temperature, the roll may then be held while it cools to the desired temperature. This may be desired, for example, if for some reason the plurality of calendering apparatus 302 are changed out serially, instead of in parallel. With a serial changeover, all of the rolls 350, 352 may be heated and then held, with the last roll to be changed out heated to a greater temperature since it may have a longer hold period before being put into the associated calendering apparatus.
  • the rolls 350, 352 may be transferred back to the heating stage 804 and then heated/reheated and then held at the operating temperature while the desired repair or material change is carried out.
  • Other circumstances may occur which may precipitate placing the rolls 350, 352 into the heating stage 804 for reheating or maintaining a temperature.
  • the ability to have the rolls 350, 352 at a temperature that allows for almost instantaneous operation of the calendering apparatus 302 once all of the desired rolls 350, 352 are in place increases the efficiency of the apparatus 200, leading to less down time of the process, and reduced manufacturing costs.

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  1. Procédé pour le calandrage d'une matière avec au moins un rouleau de calandre (350 ou 352) qui est mis en service à une température de travail prédéterminée, le rouleau de calandre (350 ou 352) étant remplacé de temps en temps par au moins un rouleau (350 ou 352) qui a été chauffé avant de placer le rouleau (350 ou 352) dans une position de calandrage de la matière, le procédé étant caractérisé par une source de chaleur (812) qui chauffe le rouleau de calandre de remplacement (350 ou 352) à partir d'une température inférieure à la température de travail prédéterminée jusqu'à une température au moins équivalente à la température de travail prédéterminée.
  2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait de chauffer le rouleau de calandre de remplacement (350 ou 352) à l'aide d'un serpentin de chauffage par induction (184).
  3. Procédé selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par la mise en service du serpentin de chauffage par induction (814) dans la gamme de fréquence de 7 à 11 kHz.
  4. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la température de travail prédéterminée se situe dans la plage de 60 °C à 127 °C (140 °F à 260 °F).
  5. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait de chauffer le rouleau (350 ou 352) à une température supérieure à la température de travail prédéterminée et par le fait de maintenir ladite température pendant un laps de temps défini, pour permettre au rouleau (350 ou 352) de se refroidir jusqu'à la température de travail.
  6. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend les étapes consistant à procurer un appareil de chauffage disposé en position adjacente à un appareil de calandrage, l'appareil de chauffage possédant une structure de bâti (804) sur laquelle sont montés un rouleau fou (810), un rouleau d'entraínement (806) et un moyen de chauffage (812), dans lequel le rouleau de remplacement (350 ou 352) qui doit être chauffé dans l'appareil de chauffage (802) avec le rouleau fou et avec le rouleau d'entraínement (806) et est disposé en position adjacente au moyen de chauffage (812).
  7. Appareil de chauffage pour chauffer un rouleau de calandre avant d'insérer le rouleau de calandre dans une opération de calandrage, caractérisé par une structure de bâti (804) sur laquelle sont montés un rouleau fou (810), un rouleau d'entraínement (806) et un moyen de chauffage (812), dans lequel le rouleau de remplacement (350 ou 352) qui doit être chauffé dans l'appareil de chauffage (802) avec le rouleau fou et avec le rouleau d'entraínement (806) et est disposé en position adjacente au moyen de chauffage (812).
  8. L'appareil de chauffage (802) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de chauffage (812) est un serpentin de chauffage par induction (814) qui travaille dans une gamme de fréquence de 7 à 11 kHz.
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