Accessory for disc refiner
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Aug 13, 2024
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Feb 29, 2024
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Aug 24, 2022
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Aug 24, 2022
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Abstract
A method for updating a disc refiner by at least partly covering notches of a locknut in the disc refiner and an accessory for a disc refiner Said disc refiner comprising a motor and a rotation shaft assembly, wherein said rotation shaft assembly comprises a rotation shaft, which is connecting the motor and a rotor refiner disc of the disc refiner for driving rotation of the rotor refiner disc from the motor, said rotation shaft assembly further comprising at least one bearing, which is provided between a shaft housing and the rotation shaft for allowing rotation of the rotation shaft within the shaft housing, said rotation shaft assembly further comprising at least one ring-shaped locknut, which is encircling the rotation shaft and configured for holding the at least one bearing in place on the rotation shaft, said locknut comprising notches for a tool to grip when attaching the locknut in the rotation shaft assembly, wherein said accessory is configured for being attached to the locknut and comprises at least one covering part configured for at least partly covering said notches of the locknut when attached to the locknut.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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VALMET AB | 851 94 SUNDSVALL |
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
- D21D Class
- 38 Applications Filed
- 13 Patents Issued To-Date
- 34.22 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Short, Robert | Antrim, US | 21 | 190 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 190 |
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