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Method and arrangement for synchronized positioning of at least one essentially continuous material web based on a virtual master function

US8168254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2006
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2557/33
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for synchronized positioning of a web for manufacturing products. The method includes feeding the web into a production apparatus at a first speed; processing in the production apparatus, with the web being fed forward at a second speed; and detection of each synchronization mark for positioning the respective motif in a predetermined position on each product. The method includes the following steps: generation of a reading of the actual value of a virtual master function upon the detection, which includes a cyclic clock where the number of cycles per product includes an integer; comparison between the actual value and the expected value of the virtual master function; and stretching of the web in response to any deviation between the actual value and the expected value, with the aim of minimizing the deviation.

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