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Method for cold film transfer with dynamic film tensioning

US8206527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2010
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41P2219/22
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cold film transfer method with dynamic film tensioning guides a film web intermittently through a transfer nip with dancers to use less film web. The intermittent drive and action of a transfer cylinder channel result in undesired fluctuations in film tension or web force, which directly affect dancer motors. A control system is used to avoid high loads on the motors and the web. A control circuit acts on the dancer movement, a first process variable is mapped in the control circuit and the first process variable is a function of a force acting on the dancers as a result of the transfer film or is a function of the actual current movement profile of the dancers. A measure for web tension is calculated as a function of the first process variable and/or the amplitude of the web tension is at least limited by the control system.

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