Flexible object handling system using feedback controlled air jets
    1.
    发明授权
    Flexible object handling system using feedback controlled air jets 失效
    使用反馈控制空气喷射的灵活物体处理系统

    公开(公告)号:US5634636A

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-03

    申请号:US584828

    申请日:1996-01-11

    摘要: A fluid transport system for moving flexible objects includes a conveyor configured to direct fluid flow against opposite sides of flexible objects. A sensor unit senses motion state of flexible objects, and a motion analysis unit is connected to the sensor unit to calculate relative or absolute movement of flexible objects based on the motion state. Overall movement, position, velocity, and orientation of flexible objects can be determined, as well as internal movement of the object attributable to flexure or edge curling. A motion control unit is connected to the motion analysis unit to modify fluid flow directed against opposite sides of flexible objects, accurately adjusting motion of flexible objects.

    摘要翻译: 用于移动柔性物体的流体输送系统包括被配置成将流体流动引导到柔性物体的相对侧的传送器。 传感器单元感测柔性物体的运动状态,并且运动分析单元连接到传感器单元,以基于运动状态来计算柔性物体的相对或绝对运动。 可以确定柔性物体的总体运动,位置,速度和方向,以及归因于弯曲或边缘卷曲的物体的内部运动。 运动控制单元连接到运动分析单元以改变针对柔性物体的相对侧的流体流动,精确地调节柔性物体的运动。

    Passively addressable fluid valves having S-shaped blocking films
    2.
    发明授权
    Passively addressable fluid valves having S-shaped blocking films 失效
    具有S形阻挡膜的被动寻址流体阀

    公开(公告)号:US5897097A

    公开(公告)日:1999-04-27

    申请号:US711299

    申请日:1996-09-06

    摘要: A bistable valve useful for paper handling applications is disclosed. The valve can be batch fabricated in two dimensional valve arrays, with each valve in the array being controlled by passive matrix addressing. Typically, each valve includes a valve housing having an aperture plate defining an aperture therethrough, and an opposing plate positioned in spaced apart relationship to the aperture plate. A flexible film or strip is attached at its first end to the aperture plate and at its second end to the opposing plate. Valve action is provided by use of at least two switching electrodes for moving the flexible film between an aperture blocking position and an aperture open position, with at least one of the switching electrodes positioned adjacent to the aperture plate and at least one of the switching electrodes positioned adjacent to the opposing plate. To reduce unswitched movement when the switching electrode bias is reduced or not present, at least two electrostatic or mechanical catches are used.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于纸张处理应用的双稳态阀。 阀门可以批量制造在二维阀门阵列中,阵列中的每个阀门都被无源矩阵寻址控制。 通常,每个阀包括具有限定穿过其中的孔的孔板的阀壳体和与孔板间隔开的关系。 柔性膜或带在其第一端附接到孔板并且在其第二端附接到相对的板。 通过使用至少两个开关电极来提供阀动作,所述至少两个开关电极用于在孔闭阻位置和孔打开位置之间移动柔性膜,其中至少一个开关电极位于孔板附近,并且至少一个开关电极 定位在相对的板附近。 为了在开关电极偏压减小或不存在时减少非开关动作,使用至少两个静电或机械捕捉。

    Paper property sensing system
    7.
    发明授权
    Paper property sensing system 失效
    纸属性感知系统

    公开(公告)号:US5934140A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-10

    申请号:US667040

    申请日:1996-06-19

    摘要: A sensor system for measuring physical properties of a sheet. In one embodiment, the sensor system measures paper curl and thickness using two sensors, each of which includes a member, a base, and measurement circuit. The two members are positioned in opposition to each other and both contact the sheet as it passes between them. Each member is coupled to a base, which includes a measurement circuit. Each measurement circuit measures the displacement of its associated member. In another embodiment, the sensor system measures stiffness and curl using two pairs of opposed sensors. In yet another embodiment, the sensor system measures thermal diffusivity of a sheet of paper using three sensors, one of which includes a heater for heating the sheet of paper and the other two sensors include thermocouples in contact with the sheet of paper for sensing the heat of the paper.

    摘要翻译: 用于测量片材物理性能的传感器系统。 在一个实施例中,传感器系统使用两个传感器测量纸张卷曲和厚度,每个传感器包括构件,基座和测量电路。 两个构件彼此相对定位,并且当它们在它们之间通过时都接触片材。 每个构件耦合到基座,其包括测量电路。 每个测量电路测量其相关联的构件的位移。 在另一个实施例中,传感器系统使用两对相对的传感器测量刚度和卷曲。 在另一个实施例中,传感器系统使用三个传感器测量一张纸的热扩散率,其中一个传感器包括用于加热纸张的加热器,另外两个传感器包括与纸张接触的热电偶,用于感测热量 的论文。

    Two dimensional object position sensor
    8.
    再颁专利
    Two dimensional object position sensor 有权
    二维物体位置传感器

    公开(公告)号:USRE40338E1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-27

    申请号:US10874138

    申请日:2004-06-21

    IPC分类号: H01J40/14

    摘要: Apparatus and method for sensing the position, size, shape and location orientation of one or more objects in two dimensions. The position sensor uses arrays of light sensors mounted on a substrate. When an object passes in proximity to the light sensors light energy from a plurality of light sources is either reflected from the object to the light sensors, or is emitted directly to the light sensors. The light energy is then converted to individual signals and transmitted through circuit traces in a printed circuit board to a local controller. The information may then be processed to determine the size, position, shape and location orientation of an object.

    摘要翻译: 用于感测二维中一个或多个物体的位置,大小,形状和位置取向的装置和方法。 位置传感器使用安装在基板上的光传感器阵列。 当物体靠近光传感器时,来自多个光源的光能被从物体反射到光传感器,或者直接发射到光传感器。 然后将光能转换成单个信号,并通过印刷电路板中的电路迹线传输到本地控制器。 然后可以处理信息以确定对象的大小,位置,形状和位置方向。

    Two dimensional object position sensor
    9.
    发明授权
    Two dimensional object position sensor 有权
    二维物体位置传感器

    公开(公告)号:US06476376B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-05

    申请号:US09683543

    申请日:2002-01-16

    IPC分类号: H01J4014

    摘要: Apparatus and method for sensing the position, size, shape and location orientation of one or more objects in two dimensions. The position sensor uses arrays of light sensors mounted on a substrate. When an object passes in proximity to the light sensors light energy from a plurality of light sources is either reflected from the object to the light sensors, or is emitted directly to the light sensors. The light energy is then converted to individual signals and transmitted through circuit traces in a printed circuit board to a local controller. The information may then be processed to determine the size, position, shape and location orientation of an object.

    摘要翻译: 用于感测二维中一个或多个物体的位置,大小,形状和位置取向的装置和方法。 位置传感器使用安装在基板上的光传感器阵列。 当物体靠近光传感器时,来自多个光源的光能被从物体反射到光传感器,或者直接发射到光传感器。 然后将光能转换成单个信号,并通过印刷电路板中的电路迹线传输到本地控制器。 然后可以处理信息以确定对象的大小,位置,形状和位置方向。

    Pneumatic rollers and paper handling arrangements
    10.
    发明授权
    Pneumatic rollers and paper handling arrangements 失效
    气动滚筒和纸张处理装置

    公开(公告)号:US5913268A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-22

    申请号:US24949

    申请日:1998-02-17

    摘要: A roller assembly is provided with openings in its outer surface for selective communication with a source of vacuum or a positive pressure. The openings may be angled along the roller rotational axis to impart a component of velocity to the paper perpendicular to the tangential roller surface velocity. Additionally, by selectively connecting the openings with sources of pressure and vacuum, enhanced paper alignment is achieved, multiple paper feeds eliminated, transitions between different velocities of rollers completed, or paper reverted so that printing can be achieved on first and second sides thereof.

    摘要翻译: 辊组件在其外表面上设有开口,用于与真空源或正压力选择性连通。 开口可以沿着辊旋转轴线成一角度,以赋予垂直于切向辊表面速度的纸张速度分量。 此外,通过选择性地将开口与压力和真空源连接起来,实现了增强的纸对准,消除了多个进纸,完成的辊的不同速度之间转换,或纸被还原,使得可以在其第一和第二侧上实现打印。