Patent ID: 6786999
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: D21G

Abstract:
Apparatus for doctoring a roll surface, comprising:a pivot bar adapted to be mounted on a doctor back, said pivot bar defining an upwardly projecting fulcrum; a first shelf projecting forwardly beyond said fulcrum; a top plate pivotally supported on and projecting forwardly beyond said fulcrum to overlie said first shelf; retainer means for holding said top plate downwardly against said fulcrum; blade support members carried by and cooperating with said top plate to define forwardly open slots, said slots being configured and dimensioned to receive a rear edge of a forwardly projecting doctor blade, said blade support members having rearwardly projecting second shelves underlying said first shelf; and loading means interposed between said first and second shelves for pivoting said top plate on said fulcrum in a direction urging said doctor blade against said roll surface.