Method for registering patterns on a web
US7100510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F13/12
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for registering patterns on a web to provide independent scale control in both the lateral and longitudinal directions is provided. The method includes routing the web over a first roller; routing the web over a second roller and stabilizing the web; applying a pattern to the web using process hardware; measuring registration of the pattern and providing an error signal; controlling lateral position error using the error signal; controlling longitudinal position error using the error signal; controlling lateral scale error using the error signal; and controlling longitudinal scale error using the error signal. The method provides independent scale control in both the lateral and longitudinal directions. Independent scale control avoids non-linear distortions otherwise imposed by attempting to accomplish both corrections by stretching the web in both directions.
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