Patent ID: 6196128
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B08B,B41F

Abstract:
A system for cleaning particles from a first surface of a web substrate, comprising:a) a frame;b) a primary contact cleaning roller mounted on said frame for transferring particles from said first substrate surface to a surface of said primary contact cleaning roller;c) a secondary contact cleaning apparatus mounted on said frame substantially parallel to and overlappable of said primary contact cleaning roller and having a surface disposable into contact with said surface of said primary contact cleaning roller for transferring said particles from said primary contact cleaning roller surface to said secondary contact cleaning apparatus surface;d) means for axially translating said secondary contact cleaning apparatus into and out of an overlapped relationship with said primary contact cleaning roller, said out of overlapped relationship defining a station for renewal of said cleaning apparatus; ande) an enclosure surrounding said frame and said primary contact cleaning roller and said secondary contact cleaning apparatus, said enclosure having an opening and said means for translating extending through said opening such that said renewal station is located outside of said enclosure.