Patent ID: 6553630
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: D01G

Abstract:
A fiber processing system comprising(a) a first roll having a rotary axis; (b) a feed tray defining a clamping location with said first roll for clamping and advancing fiber material; said first roll and said feed tray together forming a feeding device; (c) a second roll having a rotary axis and cooperating with said feeding device for taking over the fiber material therefrom at a transfer location on said second roll; (d) a third roll having a rotary axis and cooperating with said second roll for taking over the fiber material from said second roll; and (e) adjusting means for varying a distance between said clamping and transfer locations; said adjusting means including (1) pivot means for arcuately displacing said second roll about the rotary axis of one of said first and third rolls; and (2) shifting means for displacing said feeding device toward or away from said third roll.