Method for optimally processing materials in a machine
    1.
    发明授权
    Method for optimally processing materials in a machine 失效
    在机器中最佳处理材料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5676177A

    公开(公告)日:1997-10-14

    申请号:US557717

    申请日:1995-11-13

    IPC分类号: D03J1/00 D03J1/02 B65H54/70

    CPC分类号: D03J1/008 D03J1/002

    摘要: Methods for optimally processing materials in a machine, such as a weaving machine, employing modular environmental control apparatus to control the conditions of gas flows sourced to or captured from various critical zones in materials processing machines. A plurality of processing performance parameters, part of which may respond differently to environmental conditions in one or more process zones, and thus may be in conflict with each other, are jointly controlled to yield maximum gross profit, to produce highest quality, to operate at highest throughput, etc., (but not necessarily simultaneously). One method includes the step of measuring at least one processing performance parameter, and at least partially controlling the processing performance parameter in accordance with a predetermined optimal control strategy by deliberately applying a gas flow conditioned by at least one controlling parameter, the gas flow being applied by a modular control unit. The disclosed embodiments are directed toward modular process zone environmental control in textile processing machines, both in yarn and fabric manufacturing processes, including weaving machines. However, Modular Process Zone Environmental Control (MPZEC) is applicable to materials processing in general.

    摘要翻译: 在诸如编织机的机器中最佳地处理材料的方法,其使用模块化环境控制装置来控制从材料加工机器中的各个关键区域获取或从各种关键区域捕获的气体流的条件。 多个处理性能参数,其中的一部分可以对一个或多个处理区域中的环境条件作出不同的响应,并因此可能彼此冲突,共同控制以产生最大的毛利润,以产生最高质量,以在 最高吞吐量等(但不一定同时)。 一种方法包括测量至少一个处理性能参数的步骤,并且通过故意施加由至少一个控制参数调节的气流,根据预定的最佳控制策略至少部分控制处理性能参数,所施加的气流 通过模块化控制单元。 所公开的实施例涉及纺织加工机器中的纱线和织物制造过程(包括织造机)中的模块化过程区域环境控制。 然而,模块化过程区环境控制(MPZEC)一般适用于材料加工。

    Modular process zone and personnel zone environmental control with
dedicated air jet cleaning
    2.
    发明授权
    Modular process zone and personnel zone environmental control with dedicated air jet cleaning 失效
    模块化加工区和人员区环境控制专用喷气清洗

    公开(公告)号:US5910598A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-08

    申请号:US550710

    申请日:1995-10-31

    CPC分类号: D03J1/008 D03J1/002

    摘要: Gas flows, whose plurality of conditions are controlled by modular environmental control apparatus, are sourced to or captured from various critical zones in materials processing machines, or in related personnel zones. A plurality of processing performance parameters, part of which may respond differently to environmental conditions in one or more process zones, and thus may be in conflict with each other, are jointly optimized to yield maximum gross profit, to produce highest quality, to operate at highest throughput, etc, (but not necessarily simultaneously). The principal embodiments herein disclosed are directed toward modular process zone and personnel zone environmental control in textile processing machines, in fiber, yarn or fabric manufacturing processes, but the method is very basic and powerful, and those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability to materials processing in general.

    摘要翻译: 其多个条件由模块化环境控制装置控制的气体流是从材料加工机器或相关人员区域中的各个关键区域采集或从其中获取的。 多个处理性能参数,其中的一部分可以对一个或多个处理区域中的环境条件作出不同的响应,并因此可能彼此冲突,共同优化以产生最大的毛利润,以产生最高质量,以在 最高吞吐量等(但不一定同时)。 本文公开的主要实施例涉及纺织加工机器中的纤维,纱线或织物制造过程中的模块化处理区域和人员区域环境控制,但是该方法非常基本和强大,并且本领域技术人员将认识到 材料加工一般。

    Fiber length and strength measurement system

    公开(公告)号:US06598267B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-29

    申请号:US10116254

    申请日:2002-04-04

    IPC分类号: D01B304

    摘要: Method and apparatus for the collection of samples of staple fibers from a quantity (batch) of such fibers without material consideration of the “condition” of the fibers within the batch, (e.g., the relative humidity and/or temperature of the environment immediate the batch of fibers), and thereafter physically converting each sample of fibers to a tapered beard geometry, employing a rotary carrier. Each beard is grasped at one end thereof with the fibers thereof extending unsupported therefrom. The beard is conveyed to a location proximate the entrance to an air flow channel whereupon conditioned air flowing into the flow channel moves along, over and past the beard, causing the free ends of the fibers to enter the flow channel and become aligned generally along the length of the flow channel. Continued flow of conditioned air into and through the flow channel, hence in a direction generally parallel to the length of the fibers which make up the beard, ultra-rapidly conditions only the fibers of the beard. Air flow rates may reach hundreds or even thousands of ft/sec velocity within the flow channel and conditioning of the fibers may be accomplished within a matter of seconds. Withdrawal of the beard from the flow channel is sensed as a part of length testing of the fibers of the beard. Other test modules may be employed.

    Color and trash measurements by image analysis
    5.
    发明授权
    Color and trash measurements by image analysis 失效
    通过图像分析进行颜色和垃圾测量

    公开(公告)号:US06735327B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-11

    申请号:US09663502

    申请日:2000-09-15

    IPC分类号: G06K900

    摘要: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which aid in the diagnosis of patient conditions by providing access from the ultrasound system to a library of reference ultrasonic images. The image library is cataloged in accordance with an image characteristic such as the type of examination, the part of the body or the type of pathology shown in the image, and the images of the library are accessed in accordance with these characteristics. The image library may he remotely located and accessible by a number of ultrasound systems over a network, or it may be located on the ultrasound system itself such as on a system disk drive. In a preferred embodiment reference images are concurrently displayed with patient images to aid in discerning the patient's condition.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种超声诊断成像系统,其通过提供从超声系统到参考超声图像库的访问来帮助诊断患者状况。 图像库根据图像的检查类型,身体的一部分或病理学类型的图像特征进行编目,并且根据这些特征访问图书馆的图像。 图像库可以通过网络远程定位并被多个超声系统访问,或者可以位于超声系统本身上,例如系统盘驱动器上。 在优选实施例中,参考图像与患者图像同时显示以帮助辨别患者的状况。

    Removal of undesirable entities in thin webs of textile materials
    7.
    发明授权
    Removal of undesirable entities in thin webs of textile materials 失效
    去除纺织材料薄网中不需要的实体

    公开(公告)号:US5544090A

    公开(公告)日:1996-08-06

    申请号:US336827

    申请日:1994-11-09

    摘要: An apparatus and method for monitoring and processing a web of textile materials which includes a plurality of entities including fibers, neps, seed coat fragments and trash. The web is monitored, preferably by an imaging unit, to produce a monitor signal. A computer receives the monitor signal and locates the position of entities of interest and controls a web processor in accordance with the location of the entities. Preferably, the web processor includes ejectors for ejecting entities from the web under the control of the computer. In one embodiment, the web is formed by a sampler and forming apparatus which removes a sample of fibers from a supply and reconfigures it into a desired configuration, such as a web, for being monitored.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于监测和加工纺织材料网的装置和方法,其包括多个实体,包括纤维,棉结,种皮碎片和垃圾。 优选地通过成像单元来监测网以产生监视信号。 计算机接收监视器信号并定位感兴趣的实体的位置,并根据实体的位置来控制web处理器。 优选地,网络处理器包括用于在计算机的控制下从网络弹出实体的弹出器。 在一个实施例中,幅材由采样器和成形装置形成,该装置从供应装置中去除纤维样品,并将其重新配置成所需的配置,例如纸幅,以供监控。

    Direct control of fiber testing performance parameters by application of
controlled conditioned gas flows
    8.
    发明授权
    Direct control of fiber testing performance parameters by application of controlled conditioned gas flows 失效
    通过应用受控制的调节气流直接控制纤维测试性能参数

    公开(公告)号:US5537868A

    公开(公告)日:1996-07-23

    申请号:US328444

    申请日:1994-10-25

    CPC分类号: G01N33/365 G01N33/362

    摘要: Conditioned gas flows are applied at various critical locations in instruments and apparatus for testing and processing textile fibers, such as cotton. In the context of test instruments, a standard test zone environment (which becomes part of the test record) is effected by the introduction of controlled conditioned gas flows directly into a testing zone, including into testing instruments themselves. In the context of processing apparatus, direct control of processing performance parameters is effected by "controlling parameters", which are in turn effected by the application of conditioned gas flows. A plurality of "performance parameters", which may be in conflict with each other, may be controlled in accordance with a predetermined compromise control strategy, carried out by feedback or feedforward control systems implementing modern statistical control approaches.

    摘要翻译: 条件气体流动应用于仪器和设备中的各种关键位置,用于测试和加工纺织纤维,如棉花。 在测试仪器的上下文中,标准测试区环境(成为测试记录的一部分)通过将受控调节的气体流直接引入测试区域,包括进入测试仪器本身来实现。 在处理装置的上下文中,通过“控制参数”来实现处理性能参数的直接控制,这些控制参数又通过施加调节气体流而实现。 可以根据实施现代统计控制方法的反馈或前馈控制系统执行的预定的妥协控制策略来控制可能彼此冲突的多个“性能参数”。

    Conditioned gas flow methods for processing and cleaning fiber,
including aeromechanical and electrodynamic release and separation
    9.
    发明授权
    Conditioned gas flow methods for processing and cleaning fiber, including aeromechanical and electrodynamic release and separation 失效
    用于处理和清洁纤维的条件气体流动方法,包括机械和电动力释放和分离

    公开(公告)号:US4631781A

    公开(公告)日:1986-12-30

    申请号:US826903

    申请日:1986-02-06

    IPC分类号: D01B1/04 D01G9/06 D01B3/00

    CPC分类号: D01B1/04 D01G9/06

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlled application of aeromechanical and electrodynamic release and separation forces to foreign particulate matter in fiber materials are disclosed. A number of elements are employed in various combinations. One important element is a perforated, pinned cylinder which facilitates foreign particulate matter removal and microdust classification and use of conditioned and controlled airflow for optimum fiber processing and foreign matter removal. Another important element is a counterflow slot. Other important aspects are air blast cleaning of a tenuous mat held onto a perforated cylinder; unidirectional and pulsating airflows to cause repeated engagement of fibers with static cleaning pins and to release additional dust; application of electrostatic release forces to particles bound onto the fiber; and the processing of fiber in properly conditioned inlet air to the machine, as opposed to ambient air. These methods and apparatus enable the design of the precise and accurate measurement apparatus for foreign matter in fiber samples. They further provide effective cleaning, blending, and preprocessing of textile fibers for improved measurements of fiber properties. Still further, the invention may be applied to improved fiber cleaning equipment in gins or in textile mills. The invention ultimately permits a simplified spinning apparatus whose input is tufts and whose output is spun yarn.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于将纤维材料中的空气力学和电动力释放和分离力控制到外来颗粒物质的装置和方法。 许多元素以各种组合使用。 一个重要的元件是穿孔的销钉筒,其有助于异物颗粒物质去除和微粉碎分级,并且使用调节和控制的气流用于最佳的纤维加工和异物去除。 另一个重要的因素是逆流槽。 其他重要的方面是吹气清洁保持在穿孔圆筒上的脆皮垫; 单向和脉动的气流引起纤维与静电清洁销重复接合并释放额外的灰尘; 对结合到纤维上的颗粒施加静电释放力; 以及在适当调节的入口空气中将纤维加工到机器,而不是环境空气。 这些方法和装置使得能够设计精确和精确的纤维样品中异物的测量装置。 它们进一步提供有效的清洁,混合和预处理纺织纤维,以改善纤维性能的测量。 更进一步地,本发明可以应用于金属丝或纺织厂中改进的纤维清洁设备。 本发明最终允许一种简单的纺纱装置,其输入是簇,其输出是细纱。