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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 1976
Filed:
Sep. 15, 1975
Udo Grossmann, Heidenheim (Brenz), DT;
J. M. Voith GmbH, Heidenheim, DT;
Abstract
An elongated machine frame has a plurality of uprights which are spaced longitudinally of the frame and subdivide the same into individual sections each provided with a support structure. A first plurality of rollers is cantilevered on the support structures in these sections and an endless felt web is trained about and supported by these first rollers, extending over substantially the length of the machine frame. Each section has an endless upper screen located above the felt web and defining with the same a gap in which a ply formed upon the respective upper screen is laid onto the felt web. The upper screens are each supported by a plurality of second rollers which are also cantilevered on the respective support structures. Cut-outs are provided in the support structure to permit installation and removal of the felt web and the upper screen.