Apparatus and method for marking a contoured surface having complex topology
US6295737A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/0088
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for marking a contoured surface having complex topology. The apparatus comprises a movable marker for marking the surface and a sensor disposed in sensing relationship to the surface for sensing contour of the surface. A controller interconnecting the marker and the sensor is also provided for actuating the marker and for controllably moving the marker relative to the surface in response to the contour sensed by the sensor, so that the marker follows the contour of the surface at a predetermined distance therefrom and marks the surface.
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