WO1996036759A1 - Reinforced fabrics - Google Patents

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WO1996036759A1
WO1996036759A1 PCT/GB1996/001211 GB9601211W WO9636759A1 WO 1996036759 A1 WO1996036759 A1 WO 1996036759A1 GB 9601211 W GB9601211 W GB 9601211W WO 9636759 A1 WO9636759 A1 WO 9636759A1
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William Stephen Patrick Clark
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04H—MAKING TEXTILE FABRICS, e.g. FROM FIBRES OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; FABRICS MADE BY SUCH PROCESSES OR APPARATUS, e.g. FELTS, NON-WOVEN FABRICS; COTTON-WOOL; WADDING ; NON-WOVEN FABRICS FROM STAPLE FIBRES, FILAMENTS OR YARNS, BONDED WITH AT LEAST ONE WEB-LIKE MATERIAL DURING THEIR CONSOLIDATION
    • D04H13/00—Other non-woven fabrics
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/22—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed
    • B32B5/24—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • B32B5/26—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by the presence of two or more layers which are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer next to it also being fibrous or filamentary

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  • This invention relates to reinforced fabrics, particularly but not exclusively felts including filtering felts, and a process for preparing reinforced fabrics.
  • Reinforced fabrics are those fabrics which include some form of reinforcing to strengthen them. They are usually non-woven fabrics, such as carpets, interlinings, felts and some clothes.
  • One particular example is filtering felt for the filtration of gases, liquids and small particles.
  • Filtering felt usually comprises two layers of fleece needled onto each side of a scrim, the scrim being a basecloth of woven yarns (hereinafter referred to as a "woven scrim").
  • a reinforced fabric comprising one or more layers of fabric material backed by or sandwiching one or more yarn-based scrims, wherein the or each scrim is a non-woven scrim.
  • non-woven scrim provides at least two advantages over a woven scrim. Firstly, because yarns are stronger under tension when wholly or substantially straight, as opposed to being in a woven configuration, a fabric having a non-woven scrim is stronger in the plane of the fabric than a fabric having a woven scrim using the same yarns for each scrim. If the same strength or dimensional stability is required for each fabric, the non-woven scrim can therefore use thinner or fewer yarns per metre, thus also saving on the amount of yarn required.
  • the second advantage is the simplification in the manufacture of scrims. Weaving any material at an industrial production rate requires large weaving looms, and is time consuming. In contrast, a non-woven scrim merely requires the overlaying of one series of yarns across another series of yarns, etc. The scrims need not even be bonded if created on-line.
  • non-woven scrims for electret webs and made from short and/or randomly formed fibres that are glued, needled or thermo-bonded together are known from e.g. WO 93/16783.
  • the use of short and/or randomly formed fibres still requires preparation and organisation and some form of bonding together.
  • non-woven scrim as used otherwise herein defines a scrim formed from yarns of 'continuous' or 'elongated' fibres or filaments that are arranged into a regular structure, such as a 'network'.
  • Non-woven scrims provide the same degree of dimensional stability to the finished fabric as woven scrims because the standard methods of conjoining fabric material and scrims together, e.g. needlepunching, thermal bonding or pressing, provide the same high degree of fastening therebetween.
  • Non-woven scrims may be prepared by any process comprising the overlaying of one series of yarns across another series of yarns. Further crosslayers of yarns are added where necessary or desired. The yarns may be pressed or glued together, or the scrim can be used in a non-bonded or loose state as the conjoining action will fasten all the fabric material and scrim layers together.
  • the number of yarns per metre in the non-woven scrim could be similar to the number used in a woven scrim, eg. 6/7 threads per centimetre.
  • the number of layers of fabric material and the number of non-woven scrims (each sandwiched between two layers of fabric material) used or required depends upon the fabric being made. For filtering felt, there are usually two layers of fabric material and one sandwiched scrim.
  • the fabric material and non-woven scrims may be made of any suitable starting materials, whether natural or synthetic.
  • the term 'fabric material' as used herein includes any woven or non-woven material, including fleeces, cloths, suede, pile, etc.
  • Fleeces for filtering felts can be for example 3 d'tex polyester fibres.
  • polyester yarns can be used of e.g. 1100 d'tex.
  • the reinforced fabric of the present invention may be prepared using known procedures and techniques, wherein the non-woven scrim replaces the heretofore woven scrim.
  • the fabric is particularly suitable for use as a needle or technical felt, especially a filtering felt
  • a process for preparing a reinforced fabric comprising one or more layers of fabric material backed by or sandwiching one or more non-woven scrims, wherein the or each layer of fabric material is conjoined with the or each scrim.
  • the process of the present invention includes forming the scrim(s) on-line.
  • the scrim(s) may be formed in a manner similar to that shown in GB 2231344A. That is, the warp yarns of the scrim are fed out longitudinally, whilst the weft yarns are laid transversely thereon (along with further layers of warp or weft yams as desired).
  • the cross-laid yarns can be fed directly into e.g. a needlepuncher along with the layers of fabric as part of the present process.
  • the weight of the yarns and layers of fabric materials keep the yarns in position prior to punching.
  • the reinforcement provided by the scrim(s) is therefore still present in the fabric prepared, although the fibres of the fabric materials are mostly conjoined with each other (through the scrim(s)) rather than to the scrim(s) themselves.
  • Preparation of the scrim(s) on-line allows for simplified manufacture. Any new or change in width and construction of scrim required for the preparation of a different fabric can be made on-line by simple adjustment of the yarn feeds, rather than needing to have all the different types of prepared scrim in stock, and needing to feed in the new scrim(s). Moreover, the cost of buying only .the yarns required rather than prepared scrims can be as much as 25% less, creating a significant saving in the overall cost of the fabric.
  • Fig. 1 is a section of a woven scrim of the prior art
  • Fig. 2 is a section of a non-woven scrim for use in the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of an overall flow diagram for the process for preparation of a filtering felt according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 1 shows a section of a woven scrim 2 as heretofore used, e.g. in the production of filtering felt.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section of a non-woven scrim 4 for use in preparing a reinforced fabric according to the present invention.
  • the non-woven scrim 4 comprises one length of warp yarns 6 and a series of cross-laid weft yarns 8.
  • Fig. 3 is an overall flow diagram for the production of a polyester filtering felt 10. The flow diagram is simplified. A non-woven scrim 4 made from polyester yarns is prepared on-line.
  • the cross-layering of the yarns may be prepared by a process described in GB 2231344A.
  • the yarns of the scrim are not bonded, but held in position by their weight and the weight of the fleeces 16 being layered therewith.
  • the yarns are not therefore distorted before being punched despite being non-bonded.
  • the scrim 4 is fed into a first needleloom 14 along with polyester fleeces 16 introduced thereover and thereunder.
  • the three layers are needlepunched and pressed together.
  • the resultant felt 18 is introduced into a second needleloom 20 for further needlepunching and pressing. This produces a filtering felt 10 (collected on a drum 22) of increased strength and similar dimensional stability compared with a filtering felt having a woven scrim made of the same yarns.

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Abstract

A reinforced fabric comprising one or more layers of fabric material backed by or sandwiching one or more yarn-based scrims wherein the or each scrim is a non-woven scrim is described. Non-woven scrims are stronger in the plane of the fabric and more simple to manufacture than woven scrims. Such fabrics are suitable for use as filtering felts. A process for preparing reinforced fabrics is also described. The scrim(s) for the process may be made on-line.

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REINFORCED FABRICS
This invention relates to reinforced fabrics, particularly but not exclusively felts including filtering felts, and a process for preparing reinforced fabrics.
Reinforced fabrics are those fabrics which include some form of reinforcing to strengthen them. They are usually non-woven fabrics, such as carpets, interlinings, felts and some clothes. One particular example is filtering felt for the filtration of gases, liquids and small particles. Filtering felt usually comprises two layers of fleece needled onto each side of a scrim, the scrim being a basecloth of woven yarns (hereinafter referred to as a "woven scrim"). According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reinforced fabric comprising one or more layers of fabric material backed by or sandwiching one or more yarn-based scrims, wherein the or each scrim is a non-woven scrim.
The use of a non-woven scrim provides at least two advantages over a woven scrim. Firstly, because yarns are stronger under tension when wholly or substantially straight, as opposed to being in a woven configuration, a fabric having a non-woven scrim is stronger in the plane of the fabric than a fabric having a woven scrim using the same yarns for each scrim. If the same strength or dimensional stability is required for each fabric, the non-woven scrim can therefore use thinner or fewer yarns per metre, thus also saving on the amount of yarn required.
The second advantage is the simplification in the manufacture of scrims. Weaving any material at an industrial production rate requires large weaving looms, and is time consuming. In contrast, a non-woven scrim merely requires the overlaying of one series of yarns across another series of yarns, etc. The scrims need not even be bonded if created on-line.
It is pointed out that non-woven scrims for electret webs and made from short and/or randomly formed fibres that are glued, needled or thermo-bonded together are known from e.g. WO 93/16783. However, the use of short and/or randomly formed fibres still requires preparation and organisation and some form of bonding together. The term "non-woven scrim" as used otherwise herein defines a scrim formed from yarns of 'continuous' or 'elongated' fibres or filaments that are arranged into a regular structure, such as a 'network'.
Non-woven scrims provide the same degree of dimensional stability to the finished fabric as woven scrims because the standard methods of conjoining fabric material and scrims together, e.g. needlepunching, thermal bonding or pressing, provide the same high degree of fastening therebetween. Non-woven scrims may be prepared by any process comprising the overlaying of one series of yarns across another series of yarns. Further crosslayers of yarns are added where necessary or desired. The yarns may be pressed or glued together, or the scrim can be used in a non-bonded or loose state as the conjoining action will fasten all the fabric material and scrim layers together. The number of yarns per metre in the non-woven scrim could be similar to the number used in a woven scrim, eg. 6/7 threads per centimetre. The number of layers of fabric material and the number of non-woven scrims (each sandwiched between two layers of fabric material) used or required depends upon the fabric being made. For filtering felt, there are usually two layers of fabric material and one sandwiched scrim.
The fabric material and non-woven scrims may be made of any suitable starting materials, whether natural or synthetic. The term 'fabric material' as used herein includes any woven or non-woven material, including fleeces, cloths, suede, pile, etc. Fleeces for filtering felts can be for example 3 d'tex polyester fibres. For scrims for filtering felts, polyester yarns can be used of e.g. 1100 d'tex. The reinforced fabric of the present invention may be prepared using known procedures and techniques, wherein the non-woven scrim replaces the heretofore woven scrim. The fabric is particularly suitable for use as a needle or technical felt, especially a filtering felt
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for preparing a reinforced fabric comprising one or more layers of fabric material backed by or sandwiching one or more non-woven scrims, wherein the or each layer of fabric material is conjoined with the or each scrim.
Preferably, the process of the present invention includes forming the scrim(s) on-line. The scrim(s) may be formed in a manner similar to that shown in GB 2231344A. That is, the warp yarns of the scrim are fed out longitudinally, whilst the weft yarns are laid transversely thereon (along with further layers of warp or weft yams as desired). However, rather than bonding the yarns together as required in GB 2231344A (for subsequent transportation to their place of usage), the cross-laid yarns can be fed directly into e.g. a needlepuncher along with the layers of fabric as part of the present process. The weight of the yarns and layers of fabric materials keep the yarns in position prior to punching. The reinforcement provided by the scrim(s) is therefore still present in the fabric prepared, although the fibres of the fabric materials are mostly conjoined with each other (through the scrim(s)) rather than to the scrim(s) themselves.
Preparation of the scrim(s) on-line allows for simplified manufacture. Any new or change in width and construction of scrim required for the preparation of a different fabric can be made on-line by simple adjustment of the yarn feeds, rather than needing to have all the different types of prepared scrim in stock, and needing to feed in the new scrim(s). Moreover, the cost of buying only .the yarns required rather than prepared scrims can be as much as 25% less, creating a significant saving in the overall cost of the fabric.
The layer(s) of fabric material and scrim(s) may be conjoined using any of the usual methods including needlepunching, thermal bonding or pressing. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:- Fig. 1 is a section of a woven scrim of the prior art;
Fig. 2 is a section of a non-woven scrim for use in the present invention; and
Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of an overall flow diagram for the process for preparation of a filtering felt according to the present invention. Referring to the drawings, Fig. 1 shows a section of a woven scrim 2 as heretofore used, e.g. in the production of filtering felt. Fig. 2 shows a section of a non-woven scrim 4 for use in preparing a reinforced fabric according to the present invention. The non-woven scrim 4 comprises one length of warp yarns 6 and a series of cross-laid weft yarns 8. Fig. 3 is an overall flow diagram for the production of a polyester filtering felt 10. The flow diagram is simplified. A non-woven scrim 4 made from polyester yarns is prepared on-line. The cross-layering of the yarns may be prepared by a process described in GB 2231344A. However, the yarns of the scrim are not bonded, but held in position by their weight and the weight of the fleeces 16 being layered therewith. The yarns are not therefore distorted before being punched despite being non-bonded. The scrim 4 is fed into a first needleloom 14 along with polyester fleeces 16 introduced thereover and thereunder. The three layers are needlepunched and pressed together. The resultant felt 18 is introduced into a second needleloom 20 for further needlepunching and pressing. This produces a filtering felt 10 (collected on a drum 22) of increased strength and similar dimensional stability compared with a filtering felt having a woven scrim made of the same yarns.
Variations and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention described above.

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1. A reinforced fabric comprising one or more layers of fabric material backed by or sandwiching one or more yarn-based scrims, wherein the or each scrim is a non-woven scrim.
2. A fabric as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the or each layer of fabric material and the or each scrim are needlepunched, thermal bonded or pressed together.
3. A fabric as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the yarns of the or each scrim are prebonded together.
4. A fabric as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the yarns of the or each scrim are not prebonded together.
5. A fabric as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 4 wherein the number of yarns per metre in the or each scrim wholly or substantially corresponds with the number used in prior art woven scrims.
6. A fabric as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims comprising two layers of fabric material and one sandwiched scrim.
7. A fabric as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims for use as a filtering felt.
8. A process for preparing a reinforced fabric comprising one or more layers of fabric material backed by or sandwiching one or more non-woven scrims, wherein the or each layer of fabric material is conjoined with the or each scrim..
9. A process as claimed in Claim 8 wherein the or each scrim is prepared on-line.
10. A process as claimed in Claim 9 wherein the yarns of the or each scrim are not prebonded prior to being conjoined with the layer(s) of fabric material.
11. A process as claimed in any one of Claims 8 to 10 wherein the or each layer of fabric material and the or each scrim are conjoined by needlepunching, thermal bonding or pressing.
12. A reinforced fabric having one or more scrims substantially as herein described with reference to Fig. 2.
13. A process for preparing a reinforced fabric substantially as herein described with reference to Fig. 3.
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US4522863A (en) * 1984-06-21 1985-06-11 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Soft nonwoven laminate bonded by adhesive on reinforcing scrim
EP0482918A2 (en) * 1990-10-24 1992-04-29 Amoco Corporation Self-bonded nonwoven web and net-like web composites

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DE1560778A1 (en) * 1964-06-16 1969-12-04 Freudenberg Carl Fa Process for the manufacture of combined textile composites
US4522863A (en) * 1984-06-21 1985-06-11 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Soft nonwoven laminate bonded by adhesive on reinforcing scrim
EP0482918A2 (en) * 1990-10-24 1992-04-29 Amoco Corporation Self-bonded nonwoven web and net-like web composites

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