Processing Line with Model Based Speed and Backlog Control and Method

    公开(公告)号:US20210096540A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-01

    申请号:US17026409

    申请日:2020-09-21

    Inventor: John C. Odegard

    Abstract: A processing line includes a conveyor for conveying product from upstream processing equipment to downstream processing equipment. Data structures stored in a memory of a controller comprise a backlog set point for product to be processe. A product sensor for the conveyor is enabled to generate signals representative of a number of the products moving on the conveyor from the upstream processing equipment past the sensor to the downstream processing equipment. A conveyor speed sensor for the conveyor is enabled to generate signals representative of a speed of the conveyor. A backlog measurement for the conveyor based upon the product sensor signals and the conveyor speed sensor signals is determined. The backlog measurement is compared to the backlog set point to determine a difference in backlog. The controller is enabled to generate signals for controlling the processing line based upon the difference in backlog.

    Accumulator for Processing Line and Method of Using Same

    公开(公告)号:US20210047140A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-18

    申请号:US16987495

    申请日:2020-08-07

    Inventor: Cory P. Gussert

    Abstract: A processing line processes logs of convolutely wound web material and has upstream and downstream sections. A main accumulator has buckets that receive, hold, and release logs. An input feeder receives logs from the upstream section and conveys them to a bucket of main accumulator. A loader has a loader accumulator and loader buckets that receive, hold, and release logs. A transfer conveyor between the main accumulator and the loader receives a log from the main accumulator bucket and conveys the log a loader bucket independently of the input feeder. The loader receives a log from the transfer conveyor. The loader conveys the log in the loader bucket to a discharge of the loader. The loader discharge discharges the log from the loader bucket to the downstream section of the processing line.

    Rewinder Winding Methods and Apparatus
    53.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200277153A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-03

    申请号:US16804311

    申请日:2020-02-28

    Inventor: Stefano Spinelli

    Abstract: A converting line includes a rewinding machine for winding web material into a log. For time points during a time period of the log wind cycle, predictive information representative of a log to be wound is generated and stored in a memory of a control of the rewinding machine. An image capture device is enabled to capture a plurality of images of the log being wound in the winding nest at the plurality of corresponding time points during the time period. Log image capture information is generated based upon the plurality of captured images and corresponding time points during the time period. The log image capture information is compared with the generated predictive log image information to determine a difference in log image. Revised predictive log image information is generated based at least in part upon a difference in the log image capture information relative to predictive log image information.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CORELESS ROLLS OF PAPER

    公开(公告)号:US20200262669A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-20

    申请号:US16851714

    申请日:2020-04-17

    Abstract: A machine forms a roll of convolutely wound web material. The machine includes a winding apparatus configured to receive a mandrel and the web material and wind the web material around the mandrel. A pulling device pulls the mandrel longitudinally to remove the mandrel from the roll after forming the roll. The machine further includes a restraint that engages the peripheral surface of the roll when the mandrel is pulled longitudinally to remove the mandrel from the roll. A method is also provided. In one aspect of the method, a web material is wound around a mandrel to form a roll of convolutely wound web material. The mandrel is pulled longitudinally after the step of winding the web material around the mandrel. The periphery of the roll is restrained from moving axially when the mandrel is pulled longitudinal. The mandrel is then removed from the roll.

    Method And Apparatus for Changing Rolls on an Embosser/Laminator Machine

    公开(公告)号:US20200262189A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-20

    申请号:US16868710

    申请日:2020-05-07

    Abstract: An embosser/laminator machine has an adhesive unit releasably connectable with a main frame structure of the machine, and a roll extractor configured to move a roll between the main frame structure and an exchange position between the main frame structure and the adhesive unit when the adhesive unit is spaced from the main frame structure during removal and installation of the roll. The sub-frame comprising the adhesive unit may be formed with a bearing cap that cooperates with the main frame structure such that when the adhesive unit is connected with the main frame structure, the roll is operatively secured to the machine between main frame structure and the sub-frame of the adhesive unit for normal operation of the machine. When the sub-frame comprising the adhesive unit is released and spaced from main frame structure, the roll may be removed from and installed into the main frame structure.

    Method of Cleaning Blade of Log Saw
    56.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200171590A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-04

    申请号:US16692682

    申请日:2019-11-22

    Abstract: A method of cleaning a blade of a log saw of a converting line comprises applying a cleaning agent to a saw blade. The saw blade is adapted to cut a log of web material into rolls as the log of web material advances on a conveyor. In an another step of the method the log is advanced on the conveyor for cutting with the saw blade. In another step of the method, the saw blade is cleaned by cutting the log with the saw blade with the cleaning agent applied to the saw blade.

    METHOD FOR PRODUCING CORELESS ROLLS OF PAPER
    58.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR PRODUCING CORELESS ROLLS OF PAPER 有权
    生产无纸卷纸的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160214820A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-28

    申请号:US15005506

    申请日:2016-01-25

    Abstract: A method of forming a roll of convolutely wound web material. The method includes applying adhesive to an elongated mandrel, winding web material around the mandrel to form a roll of convolutely wound web material, rotating the mandrel relative to the roll to smear the adhesive, and removing the mandrel from the roll. The smearing can be in a circumferential direction. The adhesive can be applied longitudinally along the mandrel. The adhesive preferably has a viscosity within the range of 3000 to 18,000 cps. Preferably, the method includes pulling the mandrel longitudinally before the step of removing the mandrel from the roll. The pulling can reduce the mandrel diameter and/or can increase its length. The rotating can be conducted before the pulling, during the pulling or during the winding. The rotating can be conducted before or during the removing. The web material can be bathroom tissue or kitchen towel.

    Abstract translation: 一种形成卷绕卷材的卷材的方法。 该方法包括将粘合剂施加到细长心轴上,将纤维网材料缠绕在心轴上以形成缠绕卷状纤维网材料的卷,使心轴相对于辊旋转以涂抹粘合剂,以及从辊中移除心轴。 污迹可以在圆周方向。 粘合剂可以沿着心轴纵向施加。 粘合剂优选具有在3000至18,000cps范围内的粘度。 优选地,该方法包括在将心轴从辊子移除的步骤之前纵向拉动心轴。 牵引可以减小心轴直径和/或可以增加其长度。 旋转可以在牵引之前,在牵引期间或在卷绕期间进行。 旋转可以在去除之前或期间进行。 网状材料可以是卫生纸或厨房毛巾。

    METHOD FOR PRODUCING CORELESS ROLLS OF PAPER
    59.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR PRODUCING CORELESS ROLLS OF PAPER 有权
    生产无纸卷纸的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160137449A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US15005433

    申请日:2016-01-25

    Abstract: A method of forming a roll of convolutely wound web material. The method includes winding web material around an elongated mandrel to form a roll of convolutely wound web material. The mandrel is substantially axially elastic and formed of material having a tensile yield strength divided by elastic modulus greater than 2.0%, and more preferably 2.5%. The mandrel is preferably radially complaint. The method further includes removing the mandrel from the roll. A further method includes winding web material around an elongated mandrel to form a roll of convolutely wound web material, the mandrel being comprised of material having a tensile yield strength divided by elastic modulus greater than 2.0%, and then longitudinally elongating the mandrel.

    Abstract translation: 一种形成卷绕卷材的卷材的方法。 该方法包括将纤维网材料缠绕在细长心轴上以形成一卷缠绕卷材的卷材。 心轴基本上是轴向弹性的并且由具有大于2.0%的弹性模量和更优选的2.5%的拉伸屈服强度的材料形成。 心轴优选径向投射。 该方法还包括从辊中取出心轴。 另一种方法包括将纤维网材料缠绕在细长的心轴上以形成一卷卷曲缠绕的纤维网材料卷,心轴由拉伸屈服强度除以大于2.0%的弹性模量的材料组成,然后纵向伸长心轴。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING PRODUCT DURING CUTTING
    60.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING PRODUCT DURING CUTTING 审中-公开
    切割时支撑产品的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150298331A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-22

    申请号:US14755233

    申请日:2015-06-30

    Abstract: Elongated product is cut while the product moves longitudinally by a cutting blade which passes through the product and which also moves longitudinally with the product. The product is supported by first and second product supports which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction to provide a gap through which the cutting blade passes. The product supports are mounted for movement in the longitudinal direction and move longitudinally as the cutting blade passes through the gap.

    Abstract translation: 当产品通过穿过产品并且与产品纵向移动的切割刀片纵向移动时,细长的产品被切割。 该产品由在纵向上间隔开的第一和第二产品支撑件支撑,以提供切割刀片通过的间隙。 安装产品支撑件以沿纵向移动并且随着切割刀片穿过间隙而纵向移动。

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