公开(公告)号：WO2015131264A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-11

申请号：PCT/CA2015/000102

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA INC.

Inventor： HUGHES, Michael Kon Yew ,  TIXIER, Sebastien ,  SAVARD, Stephane

IPC: G01B11/06 ,  D21F7/06

CPC classification number: G01B11/0691 ,  G01B11/0625 ,  G01B2210/46

Abstract: Non-contacting caliper measurements of free-standing sheets detect mid-IR interferometric fringes created by the reflection of light from the top and bottom surfaces of the sheet. The technique includes directing a laser beam at a selected angle of incidence onto a single spot on the exposed outer surface and scanning the laser beam through a selected wavelength range as the laser beam is directed onto the exposed outer surface and measuring the intensity of an interference pattern that forms from the superposition of radiation that is reflected from the exposed outer surface and from the inner surface. Alternatively, the intensity of an interference pattern formed from the superposition of radiation that is directly transmitted through the web and radiation that is transmitted through the web after internal reflections from the internal surfaces of the web. Thickness can be extracted from the fringe separation in the interference pattern.

Abstract translation: 独立纸张的非接触式卡尺测量法检测由片材的顶部和底部表面反射的光产生的中红外干涉条纹。 该技术包括将激光束以选定的入射角定向到暴露的外表面上的单个点上，并且当激光束被引导到暴露的外表面上并且测量干涉强度时，将激光束扫过选定的波长范围 从暴露的外表面和内表面反射的辐射的叠加形成的图案。 或者，由内部反射从网的内表面通过幅材直接透过的辐射叠加形成的干涉图案的强度和透过纸幅的辐射。 可以从干涉图案中的边缘分离中提取厚度。

公开(公告)号：WO2012109730A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：PCT/CA2012/000120

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA INC. ,  HUGHES, Michael Kon Yew ,  TIXIER, Sebastien

Inventor： HUGHES, Michael Kon Yew ,  TIXIER, Sebastien

IPC: G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/89

CPC classification number: G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/3559 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01N21/8901 ,  G01N33/346 ,  G01N33/442 ,  G01N2021/8663 ,  G01N2021/869 ,  G01N2021/8917 ,  G01N2201/0697 ,  G01N2201/128 ,  G01N2201/13

Abstract: Radiation scattering is one of the main contributors to the uncertainty of near infrared (NIR) measurements. Enhanced absorption-measurement accuracy for NIR sensors is achieved by using a combination of NIR spectroscopy and time-of-flight techniques to select photons that are the result of a given mean free path within a moving sample target. By measuring absorption as a function of path length or by windowing signals that are attributable to excessive scattering of NIR radiation within the sample, this technique affords the calculation of more accurate and more universal calibrations. The NIR sensor employs short or ultra-short laser pulses to create NIR that is directed to the moving sample and emerging radiation is detected over time. Windowing effectively truncates non-contributing measurements.

Abstract translation: 辐射散射是近红外（NIR）测量不确定度的主要原因之一。 通过使用NIR光谱和飞行时间技术的组合来选择作为移动样本目标中给定平均自由程的结果的光子，实现NIR传感器增强的吸收测量精度。 通过测量作为路径长度的函数的吸收，或者通过加载可归因于样品内NIR辐射的过度散射的信号，该技术提供了更精确和更通用的校准的计算。 NIR传感器使用短或超短激光脉冲来产生针对移动样品的NIR，并且随着时间的推移检测出新的辐射。 窗口化有效地截断了无贡献的测量。

公开(公告)号：WO2009148852A3

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：PCT/US2009044930

申请日：2009-05-22

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA INC ,  GRAHAM DUCK ,  ALEV TAMER MARK ,  HUGHES MICHAEL ,  BESELT RON ,  VISSER GLEN JOHN ,  GORDON DANIEL ,  CHIRICO SALVATORE

Inventor： GRAHAM DUCK ,  ALEV TAMER MARK ,  HUGHES MICHAEL ,  BESELT RON ,  VISSER GLEN JOHN ,  GORDON DANIEL ,  CHIRICO SALVATORE

IPC: D21F1/34 ,  D21F1/24 ,  D21F1/42

CPC classification number: D21F1/42 ,  B65H23/24 ,  B65H2406/112 ,  D21F7/06 ,  D21G9/0063 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01N33/346

Abstract: An air stabilization system employing two parallel, opposite-facing Coanda nozzles, with each nozzle exhausting gas at opposite directions, subjects a moving flexible web to opposing forces effective to create local tension within the web. Each nozzle includes an elongated slot that is perpendicular to the path of the moving web. The nozzles serve as separate points along the machine direction for controlling the height of the web. The operative surface with the nozzles can exhibit a flush surface. The nozzles can be formed on elevated structures on the operative surface. The operative surface can be covered with a transparent substrate to minimize shape distortions on the moving web and to prevent debris from collecting around the sensor. By modulating the velocities of gases exiting the nozzles, the shape of the web can be manipulated to present a planar contour. The air stabilization system can be incorporated into a caliper scanner.

Abstract translation: 使用两个平行的相对面的Coanda喷嘴的空气稳定系统，每个喷嘴在相反方向排出气体，使一个移动的柔性网对着有效地在网内产生局部张力的相反的力。 每个喷嘴包括垂直于移动幅材的路径的细长槽。 喷嘴作为沿机器方向的分离点，用于控制幅材的高度。 具有喷嘴的操作表面可以呈现平齐的表面。 喷嘴可以在操作表面上的升高的结构上形成。 操作表面可以用透明基底覆盖，以最小化移动幅材上的形状变形，并防止碎片收集在传感器周围。 通过调节离开喷嘴的气体的速度，可以操纵幅材的形状以呈现平面轮廓。 空气稳定系统可以结合到卡尺扫描仪中。

公开(公告)号：WO2009127054A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：PCT/CA2009/000490

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA INC. ,  ALEV, Tamer, Mark ,  VISSER, Glen John ,  CHIRICO, Salvatore ,  BESELT, Ron ,  HUGHES, Michael Kon Yew

Inventor： ALEV, Tamer, Mark ,  VISSER, Glen John ,  CHIRICO, Salvatore ,  BESELT, Ron ,  HUGHES, Michael Kon Yew

IPC: B65H23/24 ,  B65H20/14 ,  D21F1/42 ,  D21F7/06 ,  D21G9/00 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01B21/08 ,  G01D3/028 ,  G01N21/85

CPC classification number: G01B21/08 ,  B65H23/02 ,  B65H23/24 ,  B65H2406/112 ,  B65H2511/13 ,  B65H2511/22 ,  B65H2801/84 ,  D21F7/06 ,  G01B2210/44 ,  G01D3/028 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: An air stabilization system employing two parallel, opposite facing Coanda nozzles, that are positioned adjacent a flexible moving web, with each nozzle exhausting gas at opposite directions, subjects the moving web to opposing forces effective to stabilize the web. Each nozzle includes an elongated slot that is parallel to the path of the moving web. The two Coanda nozzles serve as separate points along the machine direction for controlling the height of the moving web. By modulating the flow, pressure and other parameters of gases exiting the Coanda nozzles, the shape of the moving web between the nozzles can be manipulated to present a planar contour for measurements. The air stabilization system can be incorporated into a scanner head to measure the caliper of paper, plastic, and other flexible web products.

Abstract translation: 使用两个平行的相对的Coanda喷嘴的空气稳定系统，其位于柔性移动幅材附近，每个喷嘴排出气体在相反方向上，使得移动幅材受到有效稳定幅材的相反的力。 每个喷嘴包括平行于移动幅材的路径的细长槽。 两个柯恩达喷嘴作为沿机器方向的分离点，用于控制移动幅材的高度。 通过调节离开柯恩达喷嘴的气体的流量，压力和其他参数，可以操纵喷嘴之间的移动腹板的形状以呈现用于测量的平面轮廓。 可将空气稳定系统结合到扫描头中以测量纸，塑料和其它柔性网状产品的厚度。

公开(公告)号：WO2009082820A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：PCT/CA2008/002296

申请日：2008-12-29

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA, INC. ,  HARAN, Frank Martin ,  MACHATTIE, Ross, K. ,  BESELT, Ron, E. ,  JEZ, David, R.

Inventor： HARAN, Frank Martin ,  MACHATTIE, Ross, K. ,  BESELT, Ron, E. ,  JEZ, David, R.

IPC: G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/3586 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01N2021/8609

Abstract: A terahertz time-domain spectrometer scanning sensor system includes a transmitter and a receiver that are secured to a mobile scanner head. Optical pump light, in the form of short pulses launched from a stationary laser located remotely from the scanner head, is delivered to the transmitter and receiver through a controlled fiber optic cable arrangement so that variations in temporal pulse relays that are associated fiber optic transmission are minimized. In this fashion, the movement of the fiber optic cable is maneuvered along a defined path so as to control the bends in the cable and thus minimize variations in temporal delays that can otherwise arise as the pulses of light are transmitted through the fiber. Pulses of laser light launched from the laser into the optical fiber will exit the cable with consistent (i) time of arrival, (ii) phase duration, and (iii) polarization state and energy.

Abstract translation: 太赫兹时域光谱仪扫描传感器系统包括固定到移动扫描头的发射器和接收器。 从位于远离扫描仪头部的固定式激光器发射的短脉冲形式的光泵浦光通过受控的光纤电缆布置被传送到发射器和接收器，使得相关联的光纤传输的时间脉冲中继器的变化是 最小化。 以这种方式，沿着限定的路径操纵光纤电缆的运动，以便控制电缆中的弯曲，从而最小化随着光脉冲传输通过光纤而可能出现的时间延迟的变化。 激光从激光器发射到光纤中的脉冲将以一致的（i）到达时间，（ii）相位持续时间和（iii）极化状态和能量而退出电缆。

公开(公告)号：WO2008041067A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/IB2007001168

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA INC ,  BACKSTROM JOHAN U ,  FAN JUNQIANG ,  HE PENGLING ,  STEWART GREGORY E

Inventor： BACKSTROM JOHAN U ,  FAN JUNQIANG ,  HE PENGLING ,  STEWART GREGORY E

IPC: G05B17/00

CPC classification number: D21G9/0009 ,  G05B13/048

Abstract: A method includes predicting measurements or states to be used by a controller (202) to control a process (204). The predicted measurements or states are generated using a model of the process (204). The method also includes providing the predicted measurements or states to the controller (202) such that the controller (202) uses the predicted measurements or states at a sampling rate of the controller (202). In addition, the method includes updating at least some of the predicted measurements or states using measurements associated with a characteristic of an item from a sensor. The model may represent a discrete time model (304), and the method may also include generating the discrete time model (304) using a continuous time model (302) of the process (204). The measurements could be received from a plurality of sensors (122, 124), where at least two of the sensors have different sampling times.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括预测由控制器（202）使用以控制过程（204）的测量或状态。 使用过程模型（204）生成预测的测量或状态。 该方法还包括向控制器（202）提供预测的测量或状态，使得控制器（202）以控制器（202）的采样率使用预测的测量或状态。 此外，该方法包括使用与来自传感器的物品的特征相关联的测量来更新预测的测量或状态中的至少一些。 模型可以表示离散时间模型（304），并且该方法还可以包括使用过程（204）的连续时间模型（302）生成离散时间模型（304）。 可以从多个传感器（122,124）接收测量值，其中至少两个传感器具有不同的采样时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2008132525A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：PCT/IB2006/004258

申请日：2006-12-19

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA, INC. ,  ANDRONIC, Cristian, S.

Inventor： ANDRONIC, Cristian, S.

IPC: G01D5/42 ,  F15B13/16 ,  F15B15/28 ,  G01M13/00

CPC classification number: F15B15/2807 ,  G01L9/14 ,  Y10T137/8326

Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic actuator movement indicator comprising a housing adapted to be connected in series between a pneumatic actuator and a source of pressurized fluid for the actuator, and an indicator located in, and having an equilibrium position in, the housing. The housing, includes a first chamber for placing the housing in fluid communication with said actuator at a pressure P1, and a second chamber for placing the housing in fluid communication with said source of pressurized fluid at a pressure P2. The indicator is movable in the housing in response to a difference between Pl and P2. Movement of the pneumatic actuator produces a difference between P1 and P2; and in response to this difference, the indicator moves away from its equilibrium position, indicating the movement of the pneumatic actuator.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种气动致动器运动指示器，其包括壳体，其适于串联连接在气动致动器和致动器的加压流体源之间，以及位于壳体中并具有平衡位置的指示器。 壳体包括用于将壳体以压力P1与所述致动器流体连通的第一腔室和用于将壳体与压力P2的压力流体源流体连通的第二腔室。 响应于P1和P2之间的差异，指示器可在壳体中移动。 气动执行器的移动产生P1和P2之间的差异; 并且响应于该差异，指示器远离其平衡位置，指示气动致动器的移动。

公开(公告)号：WO2008012598A2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：PCT/IB2006/004021

申请日：2006-12-08

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA, INC. ,  PATRICK, Neill, W., G.

Inventor： PATRICK, Neill, W., G.

CPC classification number: G01B21/16 ,  F15B15/28 ,  G01D5/165 ,  H04Q9/00

Abstract: A wireless position feedback device incorporated in a monitored device. The position feedback device measures a position of a moving element of the monitored device, generates a local power supply based upon local environmental characteristics and conditions. The wireless feedback device stores the local power supply for use in transmitting the measured position to a remote control system. The remote control system adjusts at least one operational parameter for the monitored device based upon the measured position.

Abstract translation: 并入监控设备中的无线位置反馈装置。 位置反馈装置测量被监视装置的移动元件的位置，基于当地的环境特性和条件产生局部电源。 无线反馈装置存储用于将测量位置发送到远程控制系统的本地电源。 遥控系统基于测量位置来调整被监视设备的至少一个操作参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2007078949A3

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：PCT/US2006048491

申请日：2006-12-19

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA INC ,  TIXIER SEBASTIEN ,  GORDON DANIEL A ,  HARAN FRANK M ,  NUSSEIBEH FOUAD

Inventor： TIXIER SEBASTIEN ,  GORDON DANIEL A ,  HARAN FRANK M ,  NUSSEIBEH FOUAD

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01N21/251 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3559 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01N2021/3137 ,  G01N2021/3148 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2021/3166 ,  G01N2021/3188 ,  G01N2021/8663 ,  G01N2021/869

Abstract: A spectroscopic sensor for measuring flat sheet product is disclosed. The disclosed sensor uses a combination of spectrometers and single-channel detectors and filters together with a broadband source of illumination to optimally measure multiple properties of a flat sheet product. A spectrometer is used to measure over a spectral range where an easily configurable set of wavelength channels is needed and where the signal-to-noise ratios and spectral resolutions of the channels are consistent with the spectral range and number of pixels of the spectrometer; while one or more single channel detector and filter combinations are used to measure, with high signal-to- noise ratio, at specific wavelengths within or outside the spectral range of the spectrometer(s). Therefore, the single channel detectors can be used to complement the information provided by a spectrometer or to extend the working range of a spectrometer by providing single wavelength measurements anywhere in the visible, near-IR or mid-IR spectral regions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量平板产品的光谱传感器。 所公开的传感器使用光谱仪和单通道检测器和滤波器的组合以及宽带光源来最佳地测量平板产品的多个性质。 光谱仪用于在光谱范围内测量，其中需要容易配置的一组波长信道，并且其中信道的信噪比和光谱分辨率与光谱仪的光谱范围和像素数量一致; 而一个或多个单通道检测器和滤波器组合用于以高信噪比测量在分光器的光谱范围内或外的特定波长。 因此，可以使用单通道检测器来补充光谱仪提供的信息，或通过在可见光，近红外或中红外光谱区域中的任何地方提供单个波长测量来扩展光谱仪的工作范围。

公开(公告)号：WO2014186861A9

公开(公告)日：2014-12-24

申请号：PCT/CA2014000413

申请日：2014-05-08

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA INC

Inventor： BESELT RONALD E ,  ANDRONIC CRISTIAN ,  WARDAS MICHAEL J ,  HEATH STUART JAMES ,  HUMBLE BRADLEY

IPC: G01D11/00 ,  D21F7/00

CPC classification number: G01D11/30 ,  D21G9/0009 ,  G01N21/8901

Abstract: A system includes a frame having multiple separate supports and multiple flexible rails. Each support is configured to be secured in a position apart from another support, and each flexible rail is configured to be coupled to the supports and placed under tension. The system also includes a sensor head configured to be mounted on the rails and to move back and forth along the rails. The sensor head is substantially self-contained and configured to receive operating power over the rails. The frame may further include a tensioned member configured to be coupled to the supports, and the sensor head can be configured to move back and forth using the tensioned member. The sensor head can be self-contained in that the sensor head does not push and pull any wiring assembly during movement along the rails.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括具有多个单独的支撑件和多个柔性导轨的框架。 每个支撑件被构造成被固定在与另一个支撑件分开的位置中，并且每个柔性导轨构造成联接到支撑件并且处于张力下。 该系统还包括被配置为安装在轨道上并沿轨道前后移动的传感器头。 传感器头基本上是独立的并被配置成在轨道上接收操作电力。 框架还可以包括构造成联接到支撑件的张紧构件，并且传感器头可以构造成使用张紧构件来回移动。 传感器头可以是独立的，因为传感器头在轨道运动期间不会推动和拉动任何接线组件。