Patent ID: 6421884
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: D01G,D04H

Abstract:
An arrangement for forming a non-woven fiber web with high resilience and high loft comprising:a cabinet receiving opened and blended fibers from a feed; an upwardly directed fiber web forming chute receiving said opened and blended fibers for forming a non-woven fiber web, said forming chute having an upper wall including a vibrating plate and a lower wall including a packing belt for urging said fibers down said forming chute in an evenly distributed condition throughout the height of said fiber web being formed; an air distribution system delivering air flow through said forming chute for assisting in controlling the distribution and movement of said fibers within said forming chute, said air flow exiting said forming chute through said upper wall; whereby, said fibers are formed into a fiber web of substantial equal density and weight along its height and length.