摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for compressing a web W of fibrous material where the apparatus includes a first surface 3 movable in one direction and a second surface 5 movable in an opposite direction at a speed slower than the speed of movement of the first surface. A confining means 7 having an apex 10 extends between the surfaces. A stuffing chamber 13 is formed between the two surfaces and the confining means. Movement of the first surface feeds a web of material into the stuffing chamber and movement of the second surface moves compressed material out of the chamber. A method of compressing a web W of fibrous material where said material is forced into a stuffing chamber 13 formed between a confining means 7 having an apex 10 and two surfaces 3 and 5. A web of material is fed into the stuffing chamber by moving one of the surfaces in one direction at a particular speed. Compressed material is removed from the stuffing chamber by moving the second surface in a direction opposite to that of the first surface and at a slower speed than that of movement of the first surface.</p> |