US 7,588,663 B2
Multiple mode headbox
Henry Skoog, Roswell, Ga. (US); James W. Clark, West Chester, Pa. (US); Joseph K. Baker, Suwanee, Ga. (US); and John M. Conner, Roswell, Ga. (US)
Assigned to Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, Wis. (US)
Filed on Oct. 20, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/584,273.
Prior Publication US 2008/0093042 A1, Apr. 24, 2008
Int. Cl. D21F 1/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 162—212  [162/123; 162/336; 162/345] 6 Claims
 
1. A process for forming a web comprising:
supplying an aqueous suspension of fibers to a forming zone of a headbox, the headbox being positioned over a forming fabric and comprising a first chamber, a second chamber, and an adjustable roof, the first chamber and the second chamber each comprising a plurality of nozzles adapted to supply the aqueous suspension of fibers to the forming zone, the adjustable roof configured to adjust over a range of movement such that in a first mode, the forming zone is defined by the adjustable roof, the forming fabric, and at least the first chamber, and in a second mode, the forming zone is defined by the adjustable roof, the forming fabric, and at least the second chamber;
adjusting the adjustable roof from the first mode to the second mode.