Patent ID: 6145127
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: D21G

Abstract:
A calender, comprising:a frame having a roll stack vertically arranged along a center plane therein;a lower deflection control roll as the lowermost roll of said roll stack, said lower deflection roll comprising:a) a sleeve supported on a bracket, said bracket having opposed ends; andb) a deflection control device configured to operate in the direction of the center plane of said roll stack;a pair of bearing blocks, each said bearing block configured to hold a respective end of said bracket, each said bearing block being adjustable by a respective loading device;a pair of pivoted arms each having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end swivelly connected to said frame, and said distal end connected to a respective bearing block; anda correction device having a guide element configured for translational movement along a guideway formed on said frame, said correction device adapted to adjust at least one of said bearing blocks;wherein the direction of operation of said deflection control device remains substantially constant during adjustment of said at least one of said bearing blocks by said correction device.