Continuous path moulding machine
US6819970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21J7/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A continuous-path moulding machine for moulded articles, including at least one moulding or forming die moving continuously or stepwise forward on a primary path and at least one transfer or pressing die moving continuously or stepwise forward on a secondary path, wherein at least one said path is a continuous-path loop, the arrangement being such that a component on said continuous-path loop passes a given fixed point on said continuous-path loop repeatedly, and wherein a plurality of discrete reference positions are provided on at least said primary path, and wherein said reference positions generate at least one position signal, and wherein said at least one position signal is transmitted to at least one DIOC, and wherein said DIOC includes associated customised software containing “if-then” type instructions, and wherein at least one communication system is provided to enable signals to be communicated from a stationary component of said machine to at least one component on a path of said machine to maintain real time relationship and positional control between said at least one die on a primary path and secondary path while said machine is operating.
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