Methods and apparatus for monitoring and conditioning strip material
US8997539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21B2263/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for monitoring and conditioning strip material are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a plurality of sensors located along a width of a moving material. Each of the plurality of sensors corresponds to a respective one of a plurality of longitudinal zones located along a width of the moving material. The apparatus also includes a material condition monitor configured to determine the condition of the moving material, and a feedback unit coupled to the material condition monitor and configured to be coupled to a plurality of different types of material conditioners. The feedback unit is configured to map each of the plurality of sensors to at least a respective one of a plurality of adjustable backup bearings based on being coupled to any one of the material conditioners.
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