JP2001519236A - Medium attachment system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

Abstract: A system (10) and method for depositing a medium (2) in a pattern on a moving surface (22) comprises a pre-defined pattern on the moving surface (22). A medium application device (10) for applying the medium (2) is included. A media applicator roll (12) having a media receiving area (18), such as an engraved or raised portion, receives media (2) from a media supply (16) as it rotates. The media holding member (14) releases the media (2) from the media applicator roll (12) on the moving surface (22) in a predefined pattern upon reaching the bottom region of the media applicator roll (12). Until the media (2) is in contact with the media receiving area (18). The method of depositing the media (2) in one pattern is such that when the media (2) is released from the media receiving area (18), the media applicator roll (12) is deposited correctly. ) To tune the rotational speed of the moving surface (22).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to systems and methods for depositing media in one pattern, and in particular, to deposit particulate matter in a pre-defined pattern on a continuously moving sheet to form a roofing material. The present invention relates to a deposition system and method. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A common method for manufacturing roofing materials involves depositing particulate matter on a surface-covered sheet material, such as, for example, an asphalt-coated web material. Commonly known roofing materials include roofing shingles that exhibit a well-defined and comfortable pattern on the roof. However, shingles require a lot of time to install and seams are a potential source of water leakage.
A seamless sheet-like roofing material is preferred, but such a seamless sheet-like material lacks the unique "scraper" pattern familiar to the user.

[0002] Several attempts have been made to deposit a particulate pattern on a continuous sheet of material. A continuous sheet-like material is spread from a rolled state, coated with an adhesive material such as asphalt, and a granular material applying device that drops the granular material onto the adhesive coating covering the sheet Move under. Existing granular material application devices are not sufficient in that they cannot adhere granular materials in a predetermined pattern, such as a pattern that simulates overlapping shingles. A sheet-like shingle with a simulated pattern of overlapping shingles would be highly valuable and would save considerable time in the roofing industry.

[0003] In a typical particulate applicator, a hopper and rolls or gates rotating beneath the hopper are used to allow the particulates to fall onto a moving sheet that is the roofing material itself. I have. However, in such an apparatus, it is not possible to sufficiently control the drop of the granular material on the moving sheet as the roof material, and it is not possible to attach the granular material in a predetermined fixed pattern.

[0004] One such conventional particulate applicator is disclosed in US Pat.
, 900,589. The particulate applicator includes a series of particulate applicators and a sheet moving under the applicator to receive the particulates. Each applicator is provided with a roll and a gate device for depositing the granules by allowing the granules to simply fall onto the sheet. In this apparatus, it is not possible to attach the granular material on the sheet in a predetermined pattern, and the falling of the granular material is not controlled.

Another device is disclosed in US Pat. No. 4,478,869 to Brady et al. The apparatus is provided with a series of hoppers for applying particulates to a continuously moving strip. The apparatus also includes means for detecting the amount of excess particulate collected in the backfall hopper and monitoring the rate of particulate flow to the backfall hopper. However, this apparatus does not provide a system and method for controlling the dropping of the granules and depositing the granules in a fixed pattern on a continuously moving sheet.

[0006] Other granular material applicators are not capable of simply and efficiently depositing a fixed pattern of granular material on an overly complex, unbroken sheet shingle. Such a device is disclosed in U.S. Pat.
Nos. 95,445 and 4,352,837. An apparatus and method of this type for manufacturing roofing shingles is provided in which, at some stage, a series of bands are asphalted with an ink wheel so that the particles adhere to the asphalt band in a constant pattern. It has a long and complicated process of being coated. Such a complex and time consuming process is expensive and unproductive.

[0007] Therefore, what is needed is a system and method for accurately depositing particulates, particles, liquids, or some other type of media in a predefined pattern on a continuously moving surface. It is. The media deposition system and method must be simple and efficient so as to minimize production costs and increase productivity. The system and method must be able to control the drop of the media in order to accurately deposit the media in a predefined pattern, for example, by controlling the speed and distance at which the media falls. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention features systems and methods for depositing a predefined pattern of media, such as particulates or the like, or sticky liquids, on a moving surface. The system includes an apparatus for accurately depositing media of any design in a predefined pattern on a moving surface, such as a mobile sheet material. In one embodiment, the sheet material is a web material having at least one surface coated with an asphalt material to receive a medium, such as granules, in a predefined pattern.

Devices for depositing a medium in a predefined pattern on a moving surface include, for example,
A media applicator roll having a media receiving area for receiving media in a predetermined desired pattern, such as an engraved area or a raised area. Further, as a medium holding member, for example, a belt or a chute is provided at least in the vicinity of a medium receiving area of the medium applicator roll. By the medium holding member,
The media is held in a media receiving area of the media applicator roll from near the top region to near the bottom region.

[0009] The media holding member is positioned within the media receiving area of the media applicator roll until it reaches a point near the bottom area of the media applicator roll where the distance at which the media falls from the media receiving area to the moving surface is minimized. It is preferable that the medium is held in the medium. Thereby, the medium holding member can control the drop of the medium from the medium applicator roll, and can accurately adhere the medium in a predetermined pattern.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the media application system includes at least one media feeder located near the media applicator roll. When media is supplied to the media receiving area of the media applicator roll by the media applicator roll, the media applicator roll rotates at a constant speed at one location on the moving surface. In one embodiment, the particulate feeder comprises a hopper that extends widely across the depth of the media applicator roll. The hopper has a gasket provided around a portion of the hopper that contacts a media receiving area of a media applicator roll.

[0011] In one embodiment, the media holding member includes a media holding belt, such as an endless belt made of rubber or another suitable material. At least a first roller holds the media holding belt near the media receiving area in the uppermost area of the media applicator roll. Also, the media holding belt is held in a state where at least the second roller is in contact with the medium receiving area in the bottom area of the media applicator roll. From the top region to the bottom region of the media applicator roll, the media holding belt rotates around the first and second rollers while the media applicator roll rotates to hold the media in contact with the media receiving area. It rotates without interruption.

In one embodiment, the media applicator roll comprises a substantially cylindrical sleeve made of rubber or other suitable material and having a media receiving area, such as, for example, an engraved area or embossed area. . The substantially cylindrical sleeve is disposed around an inner support. In one embodiment, the substantially cylindrical sleeve is removably attached to an internal support, and different media corresponding to various predefined patterns to diversify the attachable pattern. A plurality of sleeves having a receiving area may be interchangeably mounted on the inner support.

According to the present invention, a method for depositing media on a moving surface in a pre-defined pattern comprises rotating the media applicator roll at a constant speed, and rotating the surface at a constant speed and at a constant speed. Moving the media applicator roll under a constant distance, supplying the media to the media receiving area of the media applicator roll, and moving the media applicator roll from near the top region to near the bottom region of the media applicator roll. Holding the media in contact with the media receiving area and releasing the media from the media receiving area of the media applicator roll at the bottom area.

A preferred method involves tuning a constant rotational speed of the media applicator roll with a constant speed of the moving surface. Furthermore, a preferred method is to move the moving surface at a constant distance from the media applicator roll to minimize or optimize the distance that the media falls from the media receiving area in the bottom region of the media applicator roll onto the moving surface. Including the step of placing. By both synchronizing the rotational speed of the media applicator roll and the speed of the moving surface, and by minimizing the distance of the media drop, the media drop is applied so that the media is accurately deposited in a predefined pattern. Controlled. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the following drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a system for depositing media in one pattern according to the present invention may include mineral and non-mineral media, sawdust, roofing granules, aluminum flakes, resin, ink, or other. A medium 2 composed of any fine particles or materials of
It includes a device 10 that is deposited in a predefined pattern on a surface 22 that moves beneath the device 10. Apparatus 10 for depositing media in a predefined pattern on a moving surface 22 includes a media applicator roll 1 having a media receiving area 18 for receiving the media in a predefined pattern, such as an engraved or raised area.
2 is provided. Further, the media deposition device 10 holds the media 2 in a predefined pattern on the media receiving area 18 until the media 2 is deposited on the surface 22, as described in detail below, for example, A medium holding member 14 such as a belt or a chute is provided near at least a part 11 of the medium receiving area 18 of the applicator roll 12.

An exemplary apparatus and method for applying media in a pre-defined pattern is to form a particulate or particulate material on a surface 22 of a sheet-like material 20 to form a roofing material. Systems and methods for depositing media, such as similar particles. One example of a pattern includes a shingle pattern that simulates an overlapping, double covering of a roofing shingle. The present invention also includes, but is not limited to,
It takes into account any pattern, including slate and grain.
In an exemplary system and method for depositing a medium on a sheet-like material 20 to form a roofing product, the particulates or other particles 2 deposited in a predefined pattern are applied to a surface 22 of the material 20. The sheet-like material 20 is coated with an adhesive such as asphalt at least along its upper surface 22 so as to fall and adhere thereon. For example, the sheet-shaped material 20 is generally used for roofing,
A web-type material formed as a roll 24 and made of fiberglass, polyester, paper, polyethylene, felt, polypropylene, metal, or other similar materials may be used. The web material is coated with an adhesive or asphalt material according to any suitable method known to those skilled in the art, for example, using a conventional coating mechanism 26, at least along its upper surface 22.

One way to move the sheet material 20 below the apparatus 10 is to use a conventional web or paper transporter (not shown) well known to those skilled in the art. Also,
The system according to the present invention may be used, for example, to slightly coat particles or other media over the entire surface 22 after a defined pattern of media has been deposited.
One or more additional media applicators 21 may be provided. The system according to the invention also takes into account the use of two or more media application devices 10 arranged in series to apply a predefined pattern onto the mobile sheet material 20.

The present invention relates to any type and size of mineral or non-mineral particles, including, but not limited to, roof granules, sand, slag, aluminum flakes, resins, and sawdust. Are also taken into account as the medium to be deposited. Also,
The present invention also contemplates liquid media, such as resins, inks, or other substantially viscous liquids. In addition, the present invention contemplates a variety of types of surfaces 22 on which a wide variety of media 2 can be deposited, both coated and uncoated.

Further, in one embodiment, the apparatus 10 for depositing media in a predefined pattern on a moving surface 22 includes a media feeder 16 such as a hopper, as described in more detail below. Prepare. As the media applicator roll 12 rotates, the media 2 in the media supply 16 is supplied to a media receiving area 18 of the applicator roll 12. The present invention is not limited to any of these, including but not limited to particulate feeders, curtain feeders, drag boxes, gravity type feeders, applicator rolls, augers, pneumatic type feeders, and other similar feeders. Type media feeder 16
Is also taken into account.

In a preferred embodiment, the media holding member 14 moves the media 2 within the media receiving area 18 along a portion 11 of the media receiving area 18 from the top region 13 to the bottom region 15 of the media applicator roll 12. To hold. Near the bottom region 15, the media 2 is released from the media receiving region 18 and falls onto the moving surface 22 in a predefined pattern. The distance d at which the media 2 falls from the media receiving area 18 of the media applicator roll 12 to the moving surface 22 will be described in more detail below, so that the media 2 is accurately deposited in a predefined pattern. It is desirable to minimize it.

By way of example, the media holding member 14 includes a media holding belt, such as an endless belt made of rubber or other similar material. As another example, media holding member 14 includes a chute or the like that is broadly contoured to match the outer surface of applicator roll 12.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the medium attaching device 10 using the medium holding belt 30, the belt 30 rotates around a plurality of rollers 32, 33, 34, and 35.
The first roller 32 holds the medium holding belt 30 near the medium receiving area 18 of the medium applicator roll 12 near the uppermost area 13. The second roller 33 holds the medium holding belt 30 near the medium receiving area 18 near the bottom area 15. As the media applicator roll 12 rotates, the media holding belt 30 rotates with the media applicator roll 12 around rollers 32, 33, 34, 35.

In a preferred embodiment, the particulate applicator roll 12 is rotatably connected to a first roller 32 such that the media holding belt 30 moves along the media applicator roll 12. One method of rotatably connecting the media applicator roll 12 to the first roller 32 uses a belt or chain drive mechanism including a belt or chain 42 rotatably engaged with the media applicator roll 12. . The belt or chain 42 includes a second gear 44 connected to the first roller 32.
Is rotatably engaged with the first gear 43 engaged with the first gear 43. As described below, when the media applicator roll 12 is rotated by, for example, a motor, the rotational motion is transmitted to the first roller 32. And the first gear 43 is the second gear 44
And rotating the first roller 32 so that the media holding belt 30 moves along the media applicator roll 12.

As an example, the chain drive mechanism comprises a chain 42, such as a 60 pitch single roller chain about 48 inches long. The chain is connected to the media applicator roll 12 and has an outer diameter of, for example, about
It is engaged with a sprocket 45, such as a 60 pitch / 48 tooth sprocket, having a pitch circle diameter of 1.468 inches. The chain 42 is coupled to the first gear 43 and has a sprocket, such as a 60 pitch / 11 tooth sprocket, having an outer diameter of about 3.005 inches and a pitch circle diameter of about 2.663 inches. And 46 are engaged. In this example, the first and second gears 43 and 44 have 10 pitches /
The spur gear has 48 teeth, an outer diameter of about 5 inches, and a pitch circle diameter of about 4.8 inches. With the chain drive mechanism of this example, the medium holding belt 30
, The motion is transmitted from the media applicator roll 12 to the first roller 32 and the media holding belt 30 so as to move at approximately the same speed.

The second roller 33 may have a relatively small diameter in the range of about 1-2 inches so that the distance d from which the media 2 falls from the media applicator roll 12 to the surface 22 is minimized. Preferably, it is arranged near the bottom region 15. The distance d can be minimized by arranging the second roller 33 such that the lowest point 52 of the second roller 33 is substantially in the same horizontal plane as the lowest point 54 of the media applicator roll 12. it can.

If the second roller 33 has a relatively small diameter and additional support is needed along its depth, one or more cam follower wheels 37 along with the second roller 33 may be used.
May be used. As one example, the second roller 33 has a diameter of about 2.375 inches and is supported along its depth by two cam follower wheels 37. This 2.375
By using the inch second roller 33, the distance d between the point at which the media drops from the media receiving area 18 and the surface 22 can be less than about 2 inches. As one example, the first roller 32, the third roller 34, and the fourth roller 35
They have an outer diameter of about 4 inches and are spaced from each other about 18.5 inches from center to center. In this example, the media holding belt 30 is an endless belt having a length of about 90 inches and the media applicator roll 12 has a diameter of about 18.382 inches. However, the invention contemplates other numbers of rollers, as well as rollers, belts and applicator rolls of various sizes.

In a preferred embodiment, the media applicator roll 12 has a media receiving area 18 and comprises a substantially cylindrical outer sleeve 8 fixed around an inner support 7. The inner support 7 is preferably made of a rigid material such as metal, and the sleeve 8 is preferably made of rubber or similar material. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where other suitable materials such as plastic and metal are used. Is also taken into account. In one embodiment, the sleeve 8 may be detachably fixed to the internal support 7 using bolts, screws, or the like. In order to easily and quickly change the predefined pattern applied on the surface 22, a plurality of sleeves 8 having different predefined patterns of media receiving areas 18 may be provided interchangeably. .

Further, the medium application device 10 includes a medium applicator roll 12 and rollers 32 and 3.
3, 34, 35, and the first and second gears 43, 44 to be rotatably supported,
Further, a support member 6 such as a support plate for supporting a cam follower mechanism 36 having a cam follower wheel 37 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, to rotate the media applicator roll 12, the motor 40 is connected to a shaft 41 extending from the media applicator roll 12. The motor 40 is preferably of a type capable of driving a chain from a sprocket, for example, a motor having 3 to 5 horsepower. The applicator roll 12 may have its own drive system (motor, belt, gear, etc.) or may be driven using another source, as is well known in the art.

The medium holding belt 30 has substantially the same width as the width of the medium applicator roll 12. As one example, the width of the media holding belt 30 is about 42 inches and the width of the media applicator roll 12 is about 43 inches. The width of the surface 22 also substantially corresponds to the width of the applicator roll 12. In the example described above, the width of the surface 22 is about 37 inches. However, the present invention also contemplates media applicator rolls, media holding belts, and surfaces of various sizes and dimensions.

In one embodiment, particulate feeder 16 includes one or more hoppers that extend along at least a portion of the depth of media applicator roll 12. The hopper includes a supply of media 2, such as particulate matter, supplied over the entire depth of the media receiving area 18 when the media applicator roll 12 rotates, for example, by gravity or by a mechanical supply mechanism. The media supply or hopper 16 is located in the media receiving area 1.
Preferably, a gasket or seal 17 is provided around the opening of the media feeder or hopper 16 in contact with 8. A gasket or seal 17, typically made of rubber or similar material, is provided when the media 2 is supplied to the media receiving area 18.
To prevent leakage. A media supply or hopper 16 is supported between the support members 6 and is automatically replenished from a media source (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment, media receiving area 18 receives media 2, such as particulates, from supply 16 and holds media as media applicator roll 12 rotates. It consists of engraving parts 60 and 64 of one pattern. As one example, a first series of engravings 60 runs substantially axially 1 along media applicator roll 12 and circumferentially around media applicator roll 12, for example, about 5.2.
They are arranged at a fixed interval of 5 inches. The second series of engravings 64 runs substantially in the circumferential direction 3 and is axially spaced on the media applicator roll 12 at a constant spacing of, for example, about 11.75 inches.

The engraved portions 60 and 64 formed in this arrangement adhere the medium 2 on the moving sheet-like material 20 with a pseudo shingle pattern 28 (FIG. 3). The present invention contemplates various patterns of engravings 60, 64 to form a wide variety of patterns in addition to the shingle pattern or to cover the entire surface 22.

The engraved part 60 running substantially in the axial direction 1 is preferably formed as a slot (slot) 62. The engraved portion 64 running substantially in the circumferential direction 3 along the media applicator roll 12 is preferably formed as a pocket (round hole) 66. As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of pockets 66 are provided in media applicator roll 12.
Are substantially arranged in the circumferential direction 3 along the medium receiving area 18 to form the engraved portion 64. Each pocket 66 is configured to rotate when the media applicator roll 12 rotates.
In order to prevent the medium 2 accommodated in the pocket 66 from moving or slipping in the circumferential direction 3, the medium 2 has side portions 67 and 68. Thus, when the media applicator roll 12 rotates and deposits the media on the moving sheet material, it extends substantially in the circumferential direction 3 so that the predefined pattern of the media is accurately maintained. Each of the engraved portions 64 is preferably formed as a series of pockets 66. In addition to pockets, the present invention also takes into account holes, grooves, or open areas that prevent the media from moving or slipping.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the media receiving area 18 of the media applicator roll 12 includes a media 2 such as a particulate material when the media applicator roll 12 rotates.
And an embossing portion 70 for receiving and holding the same. The present invention also takes into account a media receiving area 18 having a combination of engraved and raised portions.

The method of depositing media on a moving surface in a predefined pattern includes rotating the media applicator roll at a constant speed, and rotating the media applicator roll under the media applicator roll at a constant speed. Moving the surface at a distance from the tallon. In a preferred embodiment, the constant speed of rotation is
Tune to correspond to a constant speed of 2. In other words, the medium receiving area 18
The linear velocity of the media applicator roll 12 at the point where the media is released from contact with the substrate should substantially correspond to the linear velocity of the moving surface 22.

As one example, surface 22 moves at a speed of about 500 feet / minute, and the rotational speed of media applicator roll 12 provides a linear velocity of about 500 feet / minute at the point where the media is released. Must be fast enough. However, the present invention also contemplates moving media applicator roll 12 and moving surface 22 at different speeds.

By synchronizing the rotational speed of the media applicator roll 12 with the speed of the moving surface 22 and by minimizing the distance d at which the media falls from the media receiving area 18 onto the moving surface, a predetermined pattern can be achieved. Thus, the medium can be accurately dropped. The controlled dropping of the media thus prevents the media from moving when the media is deposited on the surface 22 and prevents the predefined pattern of the media from being distorted. it can.

Therefore, according to the system and method for depositing media in one pattern according to the present invention, the media can be deposited in a predefined pattern and the media can be accurately deposited in the defined pattern. As described above, the falling of the medium can be controlled. The present invention also provides a relatively simple system and method for depositing media in a pre-defined pattern, the system and method being productive and cost effective. .

Modifications and substitutions by one of ordinary skill in the art are considered to be within the scope of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited in any way, except for the following claims.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a system for depositing media in a predefined pattern according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an apparatus for depositing media in a predefined pattern according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a system for depositing media in a predefined pattern, including a moving surface having media deposited thereon in a predefined pattern, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a media applicator roll including a media receiving area, according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a media receiving area having a sculpture on a media applicator roll, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a media receiving area having a raised portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Procedural Amendment] Submission of translation of Article 34 Amendment of the Patent Cooperation Treaty

[Submission date] April 10, 2000 (2000.4.10)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Claims]

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Jickel Thomas J. New Hampshire, USA 03885 Stratham Tide-Water Farms Road 107 (72) Inventor Diman Charles, Massachusetts, USA 01821 Billerica Porter Street 5 (72) Inventor Mahony Stephen United States Massachusetts 02139 Cambridge Erie Street 214 F-term (reference) 4D075 AC21 AC72 AC84 AC86 AC93 AC94 CA47 DA04 DB31 DC02 EA02 4F040 AA22 AB01 AB15 AC01 BA16 CB05 CB21 CB40 DA03 DA12 4F042 AA22 AB03 BA04 BA05 DD04

Claims (30)

[Claims] 1. A system for depositing a granular medium in a pattern on a moving web, the system comprising: means for moving the moving web in one direction at a constant linear velocity. A media applicator roll that rotates in one direction at a constant rotational speed on the moving web, the media applicator roll having a media receiving area corresponding to the pattern; Wherein the direction coincides with the direction of the moving web and the rotational speed of the media applicator roll is tuned with respect to the means for moving the moving web, the system comprising: Further, the granular medium is provided near at least a part of the media applicator roll, and when the media applicator roll rotates, the granular media is A medium holding member for holding the medium in the medium receiving area of the body applicator roll, wherein the medium applicator roll and the medium holding member cooperate with each other, from the medium receiving area of the medium applicator roll, A system for releasing said granular media in the form of said pattern directly on at least the top surface of said moving web at a linear speed substantially corresponding to the linear speed of the moving web. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the media holding member includes a media holding belt. 3. The media applicator roll, wherein the portion of the media applicator roll located near the media holding member begins near the top region of the media applicator roll and extends to near the bottom region of the media applicator roll. The granular media extends circumferentially along the applicator roll and the particulate media is at an acute angle to the moving surface from the media receiving region located at the bottom region of the media applicator roll, and at the moving surface. The system of claim 1, wherein the media holding member cooperates with the media applicator roll at the bottom region to drop. 4. The system of claim 1, further comprising a sheet-like material moving beneath the media applicator roll, wherein the sheet-like material defines the moving surface to which the medium is attached. A system comprising: 5. The system according to claim 4, wherein said sheet-like material comprises a web material covered on at least one side with asphalt material. 6. The system according to claim 5, wherein said web material comprises at least one of fiber glass, polyester, paper, polyethylene, felt, polypropylene, and metal. 7. [Delete] 8. The moving surface is disposed near the media applicator roll to minimize a distance between a bottom region of the media applicator roll and the moving surface. The system according to claim 1. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the media receiving area of the media applicator roll is made of a rubber material. 10. The media applicator roll includes an inner support and a substantially cylindrical sleeve, wherein the substantially cylindrical sleeve is disposed on the inner support; The system of claim 1, comprising the media receiving area. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the media holding member includes a chute located near the portion of the media applicator roll. 12. [Delete] 13. [Delete] 14. The system of claim 1, further comprising a media supply disposed near the media applicator roll for supplying media to the media receiving area of the media applicator roll. A system comprising: 15. A media deposition device for depositing media in a pattern on a moving surface, the media deposition device having a media receiving area corresponding to the pattern to be deposited on the moving surface. A media applicator roll, for maintaining the media in contact with the media receiving area of the media applicator roll until the media in the media receiving area reaches the bottom area of the media applicator roll; A media holding belt provided at least in part near the media receiving area of the media applicator roll and movable with the applicator roll, the media holding belt being below the bottom region of the media applicator roll and below the media applicator roll. A medium holding belt having an end portion, wherein the medium applicator roll and the medium holding belt cooperate, A media application device for releasing the media directly from the bottom region of the media applicator roll and the media holding belt onto the moving surface. 16. The media applicator roll extends substantially across the width of the media applicator roll from a top region of the media applicator roll to the bottom region of the media applicator roll. 15. The method according to claim 15, wherein
2. The medium attaching device according to claim 1. 17. The media applicator roll includes an internal support and a substantially cylindrical sleeve having the media receiving area, wherein the substantially cylindrical sleeve is mounted on the internal support. 16. The medium attachment device according to claim 15, wherein the device is detachably arranged. 18. The media applicator of claim 16, further comprising: at least a first portion of the media applicator roll holding the media holding belt in contact with the media receiving region at the uppermost region. And at least a second roller that keeps the media holding belt in contact with the media receiving area in the bottom region of the media applicator roll, wherein the media holding belt is When the medium rotates, the apparatus rotates without interruption around the at least first and second rollers. 19. The media receiving area of the media applicator roll includes at least one of a carved portion and a raised portion.
2. The medium attaching device according to claim 1. 20. A method for depositing granular media in a pattern directly on a moving surface of a continuous web, comprising: rotating a media applicator roll; Moving the seamless web at a constant linear velocity beneath the media applicator roll to supply the particulate media to a media receiving area on the media applicator roll. Maintaining the granular media in contact with the media receiving region of the media applicator roll from a top region of the media applicator roll to a bottom region below the media applicator roll; and the bottom region From the media receiving area of the media applicator roll located at Directly on, and a step of releasing the particulate media in said pattern, said particulate medium is at an acute angle to the moving surface, wherein the to be deposited directly onto the moving surface. 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising the step of tuning the constant rotational speed of the media applicator roll and the constant speed of the moving surface. [Claim 22] 23. The method according to claim 23, wherein the medium is attached in a shingle pattern.
The method according to claim 20. 24. The step of keeping the granular media in contact with the media receiving area of the media applicator roll minimizes the distance between the bottom area of the media receiving area and the moving surface. 21. The method of claim 20, comprising: 25. The method according to claim 20, wherein the particulate medium is deposited directly on the moving surface at an acute angle to the moving surface. 26. The linear velocity of the media applicator roll at the point where the particulate media is released substantially coincides with the linear velocity of the moving surface of the continuous web. 21. The method of claim 20. 27. A system for depositing particulate media in a pattern on a moving web, the system comprising a media applicator roll rotating at a constant rotational speed on the moving web. A media applicator roll having a media receiving area corresponding to the pattern to be deposited on the moving web, wherein the rotational speed of the media applicator roll is tuned to the speed of the moving web. Wherein the system further includes at least a portion of the media applicator roll for retaining the particulate media in the media receiving area of the media applicator roll as the media applicator roll rotates. A media holding member for a bottom area of the media applicator roll and below the media applicator roll. A medium holding member having an end portion, wherein the medium applicator roll and the medium holding member cooperate to release the granular medium in the pattern directly on at least the upper surface of the moving web. System to do. 28. The system of claim 27, further comprising a media applicator roll disposed at an acute angle from a top point of the media applicator roll and near an upper region of the media applicator roll. A media supply for supplying media to the media receiving area of the system. 29. The media receiving area is formed on the surface of the media applicator roll and arranged in the pattern to receive the granular media from a media supply as the media applicator roll rotates. 28. The system of claim 27, comprising a plurality of pockets for: 30. A method of depositing a particulate media in a pattern directly on a moving surface of a continuous web, comprising: rotating a media applicator roll; and depositing the particulate media. Moving the seamless web as close as possible below the media applicator roll at a constant linear velocity; supplying the particulate media to a media receiving area on the media applicator roll; Maintaining the granular medium in contact with the medium receiving area of the medium applicator roll by a medium holding member disposed opposite the medium receiving area; From the top region of the tarol to the bottom region under the media applicator roll, it is maintained in contact with the media receiving region. Wherein the method further comprises releasing the granular media in the pattern from the media receiving area of the media applicator roll located in the bottom area directly onto the moving surface of the continuous web. A method comprising the step of: