公开(公告)号：US5892142A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US20221

申请日：1998-02-06

Applicant: Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  Mark A. Overbay ,  Joseph H. Mansfield ,  Glen E. Irick, Sr.

Inventor： Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  Mark A. Overbay ,  Joseph H. Mansfield ,  Glen E. Irick, Sr.

IPC: D06H3/00 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G01N15/08

CPC classification number: G01N33/362

Abstract: A gin process control system including sensing stations for sensing the physical properties of cotton as it progresses through a gin. A moisture sensor determines, over a wide range of values, the amount of moisture in the cotton. A quality monitor determines the color of the cotton, color distribution, and the amount and type of trash or other impurities which may be entrained in the cotton. A micronaire unit determines both micronaire and cotton maturity. A fiber length tester provides information on the length distribution, breaking strength, and elongation of the cotton fibers. Cotton samples are gathered from the gin flow stream and presented to the sensing stations in a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated fashions. In a fully automated unit, the sensing stations are connected directly to the gin. The sensing stations are also in communication with the gin process control system, which uses the data from the sensing stations to automatically control the operation of the gin. Alternately, the sensing stations are assembled into a stand-alone unit. In a semi-automatic version of the stand-alone unit, samples are manually gathered and presented to the unit in cassettes for automated subsampling and testing by the sensing stations. In this semi-automatic version, the sensing stations may be in a configuration identical to that of the fully automatic, on-line unit. In a manual version of the stand-alone unit, the samples are manually gathered and manually placed into contact with the various sensing stations. The information reported by the stand-alone units can be used to manually control the operation of the gin.

Abstract translation: 一种杜松子酒过程控制系统，包括用于感测棉花物理性质的感测站，因为它通过杜松子酒。 湿度传感器在广泛的值范围内确定棉花中的水分量。 质量监视器确定棉花的颜色，颜色分布以及可能夹带在棉花中的垃圾或其他杂质的数量和类型。 马克隆值单位确定马克隆值和棉花成熟度。 纤维长度测试仪提供棉纤维的长度分布，断裂强度和伸长率的信息。 棉花样品从杜松子酒液流中收集，并以各种手动，半自动和自动化的方式呈现给感测站。 在完全自动化的单元中，感测站直接连接到杜松子酒。 感测站也与进气控制系统进行通讯，该系统使用来自感测站的数据来自动控制杜松子酒的运行。 或者，感测站组装成独立单元。 在独立单元的半自动版本中，样品被手动收集并呈现给盒中的单元，用于由感测站进行自动二次采样和测试。 在这种半自动版本中，感测站可以具有与全自动在线单元相同的配置。 在手动版本的独立单元中，手动收集样品并手动放置与各种感测站接触。 独立单位报告的信息可用于手动控制杜松子酒的操作。

公开(公告)号：US6161441A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US996557

申请日：1997-12-23

Applicant: Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Joseph H. Mansfield ,  Luo Cheng

Inventor： Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Joseph H. Mansfield ,  Luo Cheng

IPC: G01N33/36 ,  D01G99/00 ,  G01N1/00

CPC classification number: D01G99/00

Abstract: An apparatus that individualizes fibers within a feed stream without breaking the fibers. A first stage, having first pinch rollers, receives the feed stream and provides it to a second stage. The second stage receives the feed stream from the first stage, and provides a thinned stream to a third stage. Second stage apron belts draw the feed stream under tension from the first stage into the second stage. Second pinch rollers draw the feed stream under tension from the second stage apron belts and provide the thinned stream to the third stage. The third stage receives the thinned stream from the second stage and provides individualized fibers. Third stage apron belts draw the thinned stream under tension from the second stage into the third stage. Third pinch rollers draw the thinned stream under tension from the third stage apron belts and provide the individualized fibers.

Abstract translation: 将进料流中的纤维单独化而不破坏纤维的装置。 具有第一夹送辊的第一阶段接收进料流并将其提供到第二阶段。 第二阶段接收来自第一阶段的进料流，并将稀薄的流提供给第三阶段。 第二级围裙带将进料流从第一阶段牵引到第二阶段。 第二夹送辊从第二级围裙带拉伸进料流，并将稀释的流提供给第三级。 第三阶段接收来自第二阶段的稀释流并提供个体化纤维。 第三级围裙皮带从第二阶段到第三阶段将张紧的流体从张力拉下。 第三夹送辊在第三级围裙带张紧下拉伸变薄的流，并提供个性化的纤维。

公开(公告)号：US06314806B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09619603

申请日：2000-07-19

Applicant: Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Joseph H. Mansfield

Inventor： Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Joseph H. Mansfield

IPC: G01L504

CPC classification number: G01N33/362

Abstract: A fiber property testing system for classing fiber samples based on properties of the fiber samples. Loading means receive unloaded cassettes and load the fiber samples into the unloaded cassettes to produce loaded cassettes. Testing means receive the loaded cassettes, remove fiber subsamples from the loaded cassettes, and perform property testing measurements on the fiber samples and the fiber subsamples. Unloading means unload the tested fiber samples from the loaded cassettes to produce the unloaded cassettes. Conveyance means receive the loaded cassettes from the loading means and deliver the loaded cassettes to the testing means, and receive the unloaded cassettes from the unloading means and deliver the unloaded cassettes to the loading means. Control means control delivery and receipt of the loaded cassettes and the unloaded cassettes, receive and correlate information generated during the property testing measurements, and class the fiber samples based on the information.

Abstract translation: 一种纤维性能测试系统，用于根据纤维样品的性质对纤维样品进行分类。 装载装置接收卸载的盒，并将纤维样品装载到卸载的盒中以产生装载的盒。 测试装置接收加载的盒，从加载的盒中除去纤维子样品，并对纤维样品和纤维子样品进行性能测试测量。 卸载意味着从装载的盒中取出测试的纤维样品以产生未装载的盒。 输送装置从加载装置接收装载的盒，并将装载的盒传送到测试装置，并从卸载装置接收卸载的盒，并将卸载的盒传送到装载装置。 控制装置控制装载的盒和卸载盒的传送和接收，接收和关联属性测试测量期间产生的信息，并根据信息对光纤样本进行分类。

公开(公告)号：US6098454A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US19853

申请日：1998-02-06

Applicant: Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Mark A. Overbay ,  Joseph H. Mansfield

Inventor： Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Mark A. Overbay ,  Joseph H. Mansfield

IPC: D06H3/00 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G01L5/04

CPC classification number: G01N33/362

Abstract: A gin process control system including sensing stations for sensing the physical properties of cotton as it progresses through a gin. A moisture sensor determines, over a wide range of values, the amount of moisture in the cotton. A quality monitor determines the color of the cotton, color distribution, and the amount and type of trash or other impurities which may be entrained in the cotton. A micronaire unit determines both micronaire and cotton maturity. A fiber length tester provides information on the length distribution, breaking strength, and elongation of the cotton fibers. Cotton samples are gathered from the gin flow stream and presented to the sensing stations in a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated fashions. In a fully automated unit, the sensing stations are connected directly to the gin. The sensing stations are also in communication with the gin process control system, which uses the data from the sensing stations to automatically control the operation of the gin. Alternately, the sensing stations are assembled into a stand-alone unit. In a semi-automatic version of the stand-alone unit, samples are manually gathered and presented to the unit in cassettes for automated subsampling and testing by the sensing stations. In this semi-automatic version, the sensing stations may be in a configuration identical to that of the fully automatic, on-line unit. In a manual version of the stand-alone unit, the samples are manually gathered and manually placed into contact with the various sensing stations. The information reported by the stand-alone units can be used to manually control the operation of the gin.

Abstract translation: 一种杜松子酒过程控制系统，包括用于感测棉花物理性质的感测站，因为它通过杜松子酒。 湿度传感器在广泛的值范围内确定棉花中的水分量。 质量监视器确定棉花的颜色，颜色分布以及可能夹带在棉花中的垃圾或其他杂质的数量和类型。 马克隆值单位确定马克隆值和棉花成熟度。 纤维长度测试仪提供棉纤维的长度分布，断裂强度和伸长率的信息。 棉花样品从杜松子酒液流中收集，并以各种手动，半自动和自动化的方式呈现给感测站。 在完全自动化的单元中，感测站直接连接到杜松子酒精。 感测站也与进气控制系统进行通讯，该系统使用来自感测站的数据来自动控制杜松子酒的运行。 或者，感测站组装成独立单元。 在独立单元的半自动版本中，样品被手动收集并呈现给盒中的单元，用于由感测站进行自动二次采样和测试。 在这种半自动版本中，感测站可以具有与全自动在线单元相同的配置。 在手动版本的独立单元中，手动收集样品并手动放置与各种感测站接触。 独立单位报告的信息可用于手动控制杜松子酒的操作。

公开(公告)号：US6088094A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-11

申请号：US997153

申请日：1997-12-23

Applicant: Youe-Tsyr Chu ,  Joseph M. Yankey ,  Michael H. Reynolds ,  Ian F. Oxley ,  Stefan Weidmann ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi

Inventor： Youe-Tsyr Chu ,  Joseph M. Yankey ,  Michael H. Reynolds ,  Ian F. Oxley ,  Stefan Weidmann ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi

IPC: G01N21/892 ,  B65H63/06 ,  D01G31/00 ,  D06H3/08 ,  G01N21/00

CPC classification number: D01G31/003 ,  B65H63/065 ,  B65H2701/311

Abstract: A device for measuring properties of fiber in a sliver is constructed with a first and second curved aluminum guide piece that is coated with either Teflon or ceramic. The guides compress the sliver of fiber. A Xenon bulb provides light which passes through a first transparent window located in the first guide piece. The light then passes through the sliver of fiber and out of a second transparent window located in the second curved guide piece. The light is then focused by optics upon a charge coupled device camera. The charge coupled device camera uses an array of pixels to create an image of the compressed sliver of fiber. A pulse generator provides simultaneous trigger signals to the Xenon bulb and the camera so that the image of the sliver of fiber is created at the same time as the light is produced. Processing means identify patterns of dark pixels in the array as trash, neps, seed coat neps, and other impurities in the fiber by comparing the patterns of pixels in the array with patterns in a lookup table.

Abstract translation: 用于测量纱条中纤维特性的装置由具有Teflon或陶瓷涂层的第一和第二弯曲铝导向件构成。 导轨压缩纤维条。 氙气灯泡提供通过位于第一引导件中的第一透明窗口的光。 然后，光穿过纤维条并从位于第二弯曲导向件中的第二个透明窗口中穿过。 然后光通过光学器件聚焦在电荷耦合器件相机上。 电荷耦合器件相机使用像素阵列来产生压缩的光纤条的图像。 脉冲发生器提供氙气灯泡和相机的同时触发信号，以便在光线产生的同时创建光纤条。 处理装置通过将阵列中的像素的图案与查找表中的图案进行比较来识别阵列中的暗像素的图案中的垃圾，棉结，种皮棉结和其它杂质。

公开(公告)号：US5907394A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-25

申请号：US019851

申请日：1998-02-06

Applicant: Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  Mark A. Overbay

Inventor： Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  Mark A. Overbay

IPC: D06H3/00 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G01N21/59

CPC classification number: G01N3/08 ,  G01N33/362 ,  G01N2203/0278 ,  G01N2203/028

Abstract: A gin process control system including sensing stations for sensing the physical properties of cotton as it progresses through a gin. A moisture sensor determines, over a wide range of values, the amount of moisture in the cotton. A quality monitor determines the color of the cotton, color distribution, and the amount and type of trash or other impurities which may be entrained in the cotton. A micronaire unit determines both micronaire and cotton maturity. A fiber length tester provides information on the length distribution, breaking strength, and elongation of the cotton fibers. Cotton samples are gathered from the gin flow stream and presented to the sensing stations in a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated fashions. In a fully automated unit, the sensing stations are connected directly to the gin. The sensing stations are also in communication with the gin process control system, which uses the data from the sensing stations to automatically control the operation of the gin. Alternately, the sensing stations are assembled into a stand-alone unit. In a semi-automatic version of the stand-alone unit, samples are manually gathered and presented to the unit in cassettes for automated subsampling and testing by the sensing stations. In this semi-automatic version, the sensing stations may be in a configuration identical to that of the fully automatic, on-line unit. In a manual version of the stand-alone unit, the samples are manually gathered and manually placed into contact with the various sensing stations. The information reported by the stand-alone units can be used to manually control the operation of the gin.

Abstract translation: 一种杜松子酒过程控制系统，包括用于感测棉花物理性质的感测站，因为它通过杜松子酒。 湿度传感器在广泛的值范围内确定棉花中的水分量。 质量监视器确定棉花的颜色，颜色分布以及可能夹带在棉花中的垃圾或其他杂质的数量和类型。 马克隆值单位确定马克隆值和棉花成熟度。 纤维长度测试仪提供棉纤维的长度分布，断裂强度和伸长率的信息。 棉花样品从杜松子酒液流中收集，并以各种手动，半自动和自动化的方式呈现给感测站。 在完全自动化的单元中，感测站直接连接到杜松子酒精。 感测站也与进气控制系统进行通讯，该系统使用来自感测站的数据来自动控制杜松子酒的运行。 或者，感测站组装成独立单元。 在独立单元的半自动版本中，样品被手动收集并呈现给盒中的单元，用于由感测站进行自动二次采样和测试。 在这种半自动版本中，感测站可以具有与全自动在线单元相同的配置。 在手动版本的独立单元中，手动收集样品并手动放置与各种感测站接触。 独立单位报告的信息可用于手动控制杜松子酒的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20160209392A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15083335

申请日：2016-03-29

Applicant: James T. Wender ,  Youe-Tsyr Chu ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon

Inventor： James T. Wender ,  Youe-Tsyr Chu ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon

IPC: G01N33/36

CPC classification number: G01N33/365 ,  G01N21/8915 ,  G01N33/362

Abstract: A fiber testing instrument having a fiber loading station that is sized to accommodate a fiber sample within a desired size range, a fiber extraction device for extracting a portion of the fiber sample for a first battery of fiber tests, a fiber transport device for conveying at least the remaining portion of the fiber sample, and a micronaire chamber for receiving the conveyed fiber sample, where the micronaire chamber is sized to test any fiber sample within the desired size range.

公开(公告)号：US20130199287A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13592447

申请日：2012-08-23

Applicant: James T. Wender ,  Youe-Tsyr Chu ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi

Inventor： James T. Wender ,  Youe-Tsyr Chu ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi

IPC: G01D21/02

CPC classification number: G01N33/365 ,  G01N21/8915 ,  G01N33/362

Abstract: A fiber testing instrument having a fiber loading station that is sized to accommodate a fiber sample within a desired size range, a fiber extraction device for extracting a portion of the fiber sample for a first battery of fiber tests, a fiber transport device for conveying at least the remaining portion of the fiber sample, and a micronaire chamber for receiving the conveyed fiber sample, where the micronaire chamber is sized to test any fiber sample within the desired size range.

Abstract translation: 一种纤维测试仪器，其具有纤维加载站，其尺寸适于容纳在期望尺寸范围内的纤维样品;纤维提取装置，用于提取用于第一电池纤维测试的纤维样品的一部分;纤维输送装置，用于在 至少剩余部分的纤维样品和用于接收所输送的纤维样品的马克隆值腔室，其中马克隆值腔室的尺寸被设计成测试所需尺寸范围内的任何纤维样品。

公开(公告)号：US6020744A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US963855

申请日：1997-11-04

Applicant: Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  T. Vaughn Blalock

Inventor： Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Michael E. Galyon ,  T. Vaughn Blalock

IPC: G01N27/00 ,  G01N27/60 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/605

Abstract: An apparatus measures moisture content of cotton based upon rates of electrical charges flowing through the cotton. The apparatus includes a moisture sensor having first electrodes, second electrodes, and ground electrodes which are interdigitated between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus also includes a moisture content determination circuit that provides first electrical charges to the first electrodes, and second electrical charges to the second electrodes. The moisture content determination circuit determines the rate of electrical charge flowing from each of the first and second electrodes through the cotton to the ground electrodes, and determines the moisture content of the cotton based upon the rates of electrical charges flowing through the cotton. By thus applying first electrical charges to the first electrodes and second electrical charges to the second electrodes, the apparatus accurately measures the moisture content of the cotton over a wide range of moisture contents. This wide range is achieved by setting the first electrical charges on the first electrodes to a level which is optimal for moisture levels at the upper end of the desired measurement range, and by setting the second electrical charges on the second electrodes to a level which is optimal for moisture levels at the lower end of the desired measurement range.

Abstract translation: 一种装置根据棉花流过的电量来衡量棉花的含水量。 该装置包括湿度传感器，其具有在第一和第二电极之间交错指示的第一电极，第二电极和接地电极。 该装置还包括一个水分含量确定电路，其向第一电极提供第一电荷，并向第二电极提供第二电荷。 水分含量确定电路确定从第一和第二电极中的每一个通过棉花到接地电极的电荷的速率，并且基于流过棉花的电荷的速率来确定棉花的水分含量。 通过将第一电荷和第二电荷施加到第二电极上，该装置在宽范围的水分含量下精确地测量棉花的含水量。 通过将第一电极上的第一电荷设置为对于期望测量范围的上端处的湿度水平是最佳的水平，并且通过将第二电极上的第二电荷设置为等于 最适合所需测量范围下端的湿度水平。

公开(公告)号：US4766647A

公开(公告)日：1988-08-30

申请号：US36999

申请日：1987-04-10

Applicant: Norbert J. Ackermann, Jr. ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Peyman H. Dehkordi

Inventor： Norbert J. Ackermann, Jr. ,  Hossein M. Ghorashi ,  Peyman H. Dehkordi

IPC: D01H5/38 ,  D01H13/22 ,  G01N29/14 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G01N19/08

CPC classification number: D01H13/22 ,  D01H5/38 ,  G01N29/14 ,  G01N33/365 ,  G01N2291/2626

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed primarily for measuring the linear density of a sliver of fibrous strands (e.g. textile) as they are drawn through a trumpet on a processing machine. The measurement is made by detecting the naturally occurring acoustic emissions or signals generated by the frictional and compressive forces between the fibers and between the fibers and the wall of the trumpet as the sliver is drawn through the trumpet. The intensity of the acoustically emitted signal is proportional to the density of the sliver passing through the trumpet. These acoustic emissions are detected by a microphone which convert the acoustic signals to an electronic signal which is amplified and electronically processed to indicate the density of the sliver and may be used to control the textile machine and furnish diagnostic data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方法和设备，主要用于测量纤维束（例如纺织品）的条子的线密度，因为它们通过加工机器上的喇叭拉出。 通过检测当纤维条被拉过喇叭时，通过检测由纤维之间和纤维与小号的壁之间的摩擦力和压缩力产生的天然发生的声发射或信号来进行测量。 声发射信号的强度与通过小号的条子的密度成比例。 这些声发射由麦克风检测，麦克风将声信号转换成电子信号，电子信号被放大和电子处理以指示条子的密度，并可用于控制纺织机器并提​​供诊断数据。