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Extrusion line control system

US4097566A · kind A · utility

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40Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 1, 1977
Grant dateJun 27, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 1, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2030/002
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extrusion line for producing rubber tire tread. Method and apparatus for continuously controlling extrusion line operation to maintain a predetermined length and weight for the finished product. Sensors for unit weight, extruder speed and swell, extruder load, extrudate temperature at the extruder and at the skiver, and conveyor speeds, signal conditioning circuits, and controls for take away conveyor speed, extruder speed, unit weight and skiver length.

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