Carrier members or transfer surfaces having a resilient member

摘要

A carrier member is configured to convey one or more webs and to receive a discrete absorbent article from a transfer assembly. The transfer assembly comprises a transfer member having a transfer surface. The transfer surface is configured to engage the discrete article. The carrier member comprises a body and a resilient member positioned on the body. The resilient member has a Shore A hardness of between about 20 and about 50.

主权项

1. A carrier member configured to convey one or more webs and to receive a discrete absorbent article from a transfer assembly, wherein the transfer assembly comprises a transfer member having a substantially flat transfer surface, and wherein the transfer surface is configured to engage the discrete absorbent article, the carrier member comprising:
a cylindrical roll comprising:
a body comprising a radial outer surface; anda resilient member positioned on the radial outer surface, wherein fluid ports are defined through the resilient member and provide openings in an outer surface of the resilient member;wherein a gap is formed intermediate a portion of the radial outer surface of the body and a portion of an inner surface of the resilient member, and wherein the portion of the inner surface of the resilient member encloses the gap.