Fiber web forming apparatus

Abstract

An arrangement for forming a fiber web in which fibers are compacted while remaining evenly distributed through the upper and lower surfaces. The arrangement includes a cabinet for receiving opened and blending fibers, and a fiber web forming chute receiving the fibers from the cabinet. The forming chute includes an upper and a lower wall which engage with and assist with the movement of the fibers through and out of the web forming chute. A packing member is positioned adjacent the exit end, engages with and compresses the emerging fiber web to a desired density and height. An air flow system acts to pass a flow of air through the chute from its entrance. The flow of air engages with the fibers during their passage through the chute. The air flow system includes an air removal system which is located in the upper wall and the packing member. The removal system causes the air to exit the web forming chute upwardly, passing through the web. The air flow engages with fibers forming the web, maintaining the various size fibers evenly distributed throughout the web.