Inertia compensated tension roll in closed loop belt systems
US7945347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/754
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing apparatus, an associated method, and computer program of designing a floating roller in a tensioning system for a closed loop belt comprises inputting an external radius of the floating roller, a measure of elasticity of the belt, a thickness of the belt, a width of the belt, and angles over which the belt contacts the floating roller; and adjusting a mass of the floating roller and a rotational inertia of the floating roller such that the floating roller maintains a constant tension on the closed loop belt.
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