Patent ID: 6030327
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: D21F,D21G

Abstract:
A coupling arrangement for a tending-side end of a roll in a paper machine through which energy media are passed into the roll, the roll including first conduit members through which the energy media passes, comprisingat least one coupling flange connected to the tending-side end of the roll,second conduit members, each of said second conduit members being in flow communication with a respective one of said first conduit members,connecting conduit members, at least one of said connecting conduit members being structured and arranged to connect a respective one of said first conduit members in the roll and the respective one of said second conduit members exterior of the roll, at least one of said at least one connecting conduit member being connected to said at least one coupling flange, anda shield casing having an interior thereof said second conduit members situated at least partially exterior of said shield casing and said connecting conduit members arranged in the interior of said shield casing, said shield casing movably connected to the tending-side end of the roll and being movable between a first position in which access to said connecting conduit members is prevented and a second position in which access to said connecting conduit members is enabled.