Monitoring and control system for mechanical press
US7524443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D30/0601
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system (100) for controlling the operation of a mechanical press (10) having a side link (60) for applying squeeze to a mold (80) includes a dial indicator (120) mounted to the side link. An actuator member (170) has a first end (172) connected to the side link (60) and an opposite second end (200) engaging the dial indicator (120). The actuator member (170) is configured to move relative to the side link (60) and actuate the dial indicator (200) in response to elongation of the side link. The dial indicator (200) indicates the magnitude of the squeeze applied by the side link (60). A strain transducer (150) is mounted to the side link (60). The strain transducer (150) includes a sensor (152) that is operative to provide a signal responsive to movement of the actuator member (170) relative to the side link (60).
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