RADIO-FREQUENCY TEXTILE DRYING METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

A method of drying textile material which comprises revolving or otherwise circulating the material in a substantially closed container whilst simultaneously exposing the material to radio frequency energy and evacuating moisture from the container by suction. Apparatus for performing this method comprises a container (1), a turntable (5) means for applying radio frequency energy to the material while it is circulating or revolving and a vacuum pump for evacuating water or water vapour from the container.