Method and apparatus for measuring the width of composite tape
US8345269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/046
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is provided for slitting composite material int1aaaaaaaaaaao tape and for measuring the width of the slit tape as the tape is being reeled onto take up rolls. The tape width is measured by an optical micrometer. The optical micrometer includes a transmitter for directing radiant energy over the tape and, a receiver for receiving radiant energy from the transmitter that passes across an edge of the tape and for producing a signal related to the width of the tape.
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