Patent ID: 6085390
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: D01G

Abstract:
A fiber processing machine comprising(a) a fiber processing roll having a roll axis and carrying a roll clothing on a circumferential surface thereof; said roll clothing having clothing points;(b) an operationally substantially stationary carding segment carrying a segment clothing and having end portions; said segment clothing cooperating with said roll clothing along a circumferential length portion thereof;(c) a strip-supporting component fixedly held on a machine frame and having a supporting surface; and(d) a segment-supporting strip extending circumferentially along said roll and being at least indirectly held on said supporting surface of said strip-supporting component; said segment-supporting strip having an upper surface supporting said carding segment at said end portions thereof and a lower surface opposite said upper surface; a radial distance between said clothing points of said segment clothing and said clothing points of said roll clothing being determined and being changeable by one of a shape and position of said segment-supporting strip.