Method and system for cutting puzzle cut petals in belts
US6880438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/6563
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for cutting belt material to accurate dimensions and for forming the mating edges of a puzzle cut joint for joining the ends of the belt material to form a continuous belt for use in a document processing application. The belt material is maintained in accurate registration a punch press by optical sensors at each station. A vacuum pickup is constructed to move the belt material from a precision cutter to a punch press and maintains the material in tensioned condition to facilitate accurate operation of the punch press.
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