Apparatus and method for applying and verifying marks on the periphery of generally cylindrically-shaped objects
US5570632A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K5/02
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for applying and verifying a printed mark on the periphery of generally cylindrically-shaped objects as they travel on a path. The apparatus comprises at least a first conveyor mounted for movement on a first side of the path. The first conveyor is located to engage the objects to translate the objects at a known translational velocity along the path. A transport assembly is mounted for cyclic movement back and forth along a transport assembly path parallel to the path of the objects at least part of the cyclic movement being approximately at the known translational velocity of the objects. A mark applicator is mounted on the transport assembly and is located in a position to apply a mark on each object as the object is translated by the first conveyor. A sensor is mounted on the transport assembly. The sensor is located in a position to read the applied mark on each object as the object is translated by the belt. The sensor generates a signal representative of the mark.
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