Apparatus and method for portioning using automatic workpiece conveyance speed control
US7153203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/141
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portioning apparatus (10) includes a powered conveyor (12) for carrying workpieces (WP) past a scanning station (14) and past a cutting station (20). Information from the scanning station pertaining to physical parameters of the workpiece is transmitted to a control system (16) which then determines an optimal cutting strategy for the workpiece, which strategy is implemented at the cutting station (20). The length of time required to portion the workpiece is also determined, and this information is used to ascertain whether the speed of the conveyor (12) is optimal or should be changed.
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