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Glassware forming machine control system

US7017373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateSep 3, 2002
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S65/13
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A glassware forming machine system includes a glassware forming machine having first operating mechanisms for converting gobs of molten glass into articles of glassware, a gob delivery system having second operating mechanisms for delivering gobs of molten glass to the glassware forming machine, a ware handling system having third operating mechanisms for receiving and conveying articles of glassware from the glassware forming machine, and an electronic control system for controlling and coordinating operation of the first, second and third operating mechanisms. The electronic control system includes a machine controller coupled to the first operating mechanisms of the glassware forming machine for controlling and coordinating operation of the first operating mechanisms to produce articles of glassware. A gob delivery controller is coupled to the second operating mechanisms of the gob delivery system for controlling and coordinating operation of the second operating mechanisms to deliver gobs of molten glass to the glassware forming machine. A ware handling controller is coupled to the third operating mechanisms of the ware handling system for controlling and coordinating operation…

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