Patent ID: 6453713
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B21B,B29C,D21G,F16C

Abstract:
A deflection dampening apparatus for a process roll, the process roll having an axially extended core with a shell assembly attached to the core in cantilevered relation, the dampening apparatus comprising:at least two C-shaped portions forming a ring, each said portion having a solid inner base and a notched outer surface, the notched outer surface having a pair of finned side walls, the C-shaped portions interlock by a hinge mechanism; a plurality of mounting screws and a wedge shaped washer, each screw slideably engaging the wedge shaped washer before threadably attaching to the inner base through an opening in the inner base, an opening in the notched outer surface which is relatively larger and registered with the opening in the inner base; and said screws and wedge shaped washer communicating with the finned side walls of the notched outer surface when said screws are tightened to the inner base by forcing the finned side walls to extend radially outwardly to securely wedge between the axially extended core and cantilevered shell assembly of the roll.