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Methods and systems for blown film thickness measurement

US12123700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2020
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2948/92647
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems of measurement for blown film lines are provided. The sensing system includes a terahertz (THz) sensor positioned adjacent to a film bubble extruded from a blown film die, and a sensor support configured to guide the THz sensor around the circumference of the film bubble to measure its film thickness.

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