Array of nozzles for extruding multiple cellulose fibers
First Claim
1. An array of nozzles for extruding multiple cellulose fibers, comprising:
- a) multiple nozzles each having a longitudinal central axis and each including a tube with a cross-section having a diameter through which an aqueous solution comprised of cellulose and a solvent can be extruded into a molten filament, and a first opening surrounding each of said tubes having a cross-section with a diameter, said diameter of said first opening being greater than said diameter of said tube, and each of said first openings capable of emitting a pressurized gas which surrounds one of said extruded molten filaments; and
b) at least three second openings each spaced outward from each of said first openings, each of said second openings capable of emitting a pressurized gas stream essentially parallel to said longitudinal central axis of said nozzle, and each of said pressurized gas streams functioning to shroud one of said extruded molten filaments.
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Abstract
An array of nozzles is disclosed for forming multiple cellulose fibers. Each nozzle has a longitudinal central axis and includes a tube with a cross-section having a diameter through which an aqueous solution of cellulose and a solvent can be extruded into a molten filament. A first opening is present which surrounds each of the tubes. The first opening has a cross-section with a diameter, and each of the first openings is capable of emitting a pressurized gas which surrounds one of the extruded molten filaments. At least three second openings are spaced away from each of the first openings. Each of the second openings is capable of emitting a pressurized gas stream essentially parallel to the longitudinal central axis of each of the nozzles, and each of the pressurized gas streams functions to shroud one of the extruded molten filaments.
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1. An array of nozzles for extruding multiple cellulose fibers, comprising:
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a) multiple nozzles each having a longitudinal central axis and each including a tube with a cross-section having a diameter through which an aqueous solution comprised of cellulose and a solvent can be extruded into a molten filament, and a first opening surrounding each of said tubes having a cross-section with a diameter, said diameter of said first opening being greater than said diameter of said tube, and each of said first openings capable of emitting a pressurized gas which surrounds one of said extruded molten filaments; and b) at least three second openings each spaced outward from each of said first openings, each of said second openings capable of emitting a pressurized gas stream essentially parallel to said longitudinal central axis of said nozzle, and each of said pressurized gas streams functioning to shroud one of said extruded molten filaments. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An array of nozzles for extruding multiple cellulose fibers, comprising:
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a) multiple nozzles each having a longitudinal central axis and each including a hollow cylindrical tube with a cross-section having a constant diameter through which an aqueous solution comprised of cellulose and a water soluble solvent can be extruded into a molten filament, and a first opening surrounding each of said hollow cylindrical tubes and having a cross-section with a constant diameter, said diameter of each of said first openings being greater than said diameter of each of said hollow cylindrical tubes, and each of said first openings capable of emitting a pressurized gas which at least partially surrounds one of said extruded molten filaments; and b) a plurality of second openings each spaced outward from each of said first openings, each of said second openings capable of emitting a pressurized gas stream essentially parallel to said longitudinal central axis of each of said nozzles, and each of said pressurized gas streams functioning to shroud one of said extruded molten filaments. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An array of nozzles for extruding multiple cellulose fibers, comprising:
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a) multiple nozzles arranged in rows, each of said nozzle having a longitudinal central axis and including a hollow cylindrical tube with a cross-section and having a constant diameter positioned therein through which an aqueous solution comprised of cellulose and a water soluble solvent can be extruded into a molten filament, and a first opening concentrically aligned about each of said hollow cylindrical tubes and having a cross-section with a constant diameter, said diameter of said first opening being greater than said diameter of each of said hollow cylindrical tubes, and said first opening capable of emitting pressurized gas therethrough which at least partially surrounds said extruded molten filament; b) multiple second openings arranged in said rows with said multiple nozzles, at least two of said second openings being positioned adjacent to one of said nozzles in each of said rows, each of said second openings having a pin positioned therein and having a diameter through which a pressurized gas can be emitted; and c) at least one of said nozzles in one row being offset from one of said nozzles in an adjacent row. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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