Method for controlling conveyance speed of sheet, method for manufacturing wearing article, apparatus for manufacturing wearing article, and wearing article

A method for controlling a conveyance speed of a sheet comprises the steps of: setting a reference rotation angle; rotationally driving a drive motor ( 8 ) and a rotary cutter ( 15 ); detecting a marker ( 2 a ) of a backsheet ( 2 ); detecting a rotation angle of a rotary blade of a cutting member when the marker ( 2 a ) is detected; ascertaining an angular difference between the detected rotation angle and the reference rotation angle; and controlling rotational driving of the drive motor ( 8 ) to reduce the angular difference.

Method of slicing products

In a method of slicing products, a plurality of products are fed simultaneously on parallel conveying tracks to a cutting plane in which at least one cutting blade moves, in particular in a rotating and/or revolving manner. A number of produces exceeding the number of conveying tracks is provided, at least one product parameter is determined for each provided product, a set of products corresponding to the number of conveying tracks is selected from the provided products and the selected set of products is fed to the cutting plane on the conveying tracks.

Machine for the preparation of pieces of an oval or spherical fruit, such as a melon or watermelon

Machine for the preparation of pieces of an oval or spherical fruit, such as a melon or watermelon, comprising: a first cutting station ( 10 ), predisposed to cut a fruit ( 100 ) into round portions ( 101 ) along parallel planes; a second cutting station ( 20 ), with two or more shaped blades ( 21 a, b,c ) predisposed to cut the round portions ( 101 ) into prismatic fragments; a sorting device ( 40 ), predisposed to detect a diameter of said round portions ( 101 ) and to assign each round portion ( 101 ) to a shaped blade ( 21 a,b,c ), selected on the basis of the diameter of the round portion.

Method for Precisely Cutting to Size Tubes Wound Onto a Spool and Machine for Implementing Said Method

Machine for winding tubes ( 1 ) in spool form, comprising a structure ( 10 ) carrying a rotating reel ( 11 ), a device for feeding a tube ( 1 ) to the reel ( 11 ) in a longitudinal direction (X-X), a blade ( 12 ) for cutting the tube ( 1 ), movable in both senses along a transverse direction (Y-Y), a unit ( 20 ) for measuring the length of the tube ( 1 ), a device ( 22 ) for marking the tube ( 1 ) when a predefined length of the tube to be wound is reached, said device being arranged upstream of the machine, and a device ( 30 ) for detecting a marking ( 1 b ) applied to the tube ( 1 ), which device is arranged upstream of the cutting blade ( 12 ) at a predetermined distance (D) from said blade in the longitudinal direction (X-X).

Push/Pull Rotary Cutting Apparatus Driven By Substrate

An apparatus for cutting fiberglass insulation batting with a rotary blade where an elongate section of fiberglass insulation batting is manually pushed into an inlet of the apparatus whereupon the blade bites into the fiberglass insulation batting and whereupon the elongate now split section of fiberglass insulation batting begins to protrude from the outlet of the apparatus, whereupon the protruding sections of fiberglass insulation batting are manually grabbed and pulled through the apparatus further driving the rotary blade and further cutting the fiberglass insulation batting. 1a) a housing having an inlet and outlet, the fiberglass insulation batting substrate being pushed into the inlet manually, the fiberglass insulation batting substrate being pulled out of the outlet manually;b) a rotary blade mounted in the housing between the inlet and outlet, said rotary blade having a circular cutting edge, the rotary blade turning on a first axis, the circular cutting edge extending for 360 degrees about the rotary blade;c) an anvil in the housing, the circular cutting edge of said rotary blade confronting said anvil at a location on said anvil, said fiberglass insulation batting substrate being fed into said location to cut said fiberglass insulation batting substrate, and said fiberglass insulation batting substrate being fed into said location to pinch said fiberglass insulation batting substrate between said circular cutting edge and said anvil to thereby drive said rotary blade when said fiberglass insulation batting substrate is pulled out of the outlet manually;d) wherein said rotary blade is mounted on a first roller, the first roller being rotatable on an axle that is engaged to the housing, said rotary blade being rotatable relative to said first roller which in turn is rotatable relative to said axle, said first roller and axle having said first axis, the first roller having an axial direction;e) wherein said anvil comprises an anvil roller comprising a ...

Method, device and measuring device for cutting open foodstuff

A blade for slicing food comprising: a blade edge and a recess, wherein at least one dimension of the recess is at least 140 mm and at most 450 mm.

Food product positioning system and method

A food handling system having a positioning system and method. The positioning system includes a main conveying surface, an electronic sensor, a controller and a robot. The main conveying surface is configured to move food products. The electronic sensor is configured to capture position data about one or more food products on the main conveying surface within a sensor range of the sensor. The controller is signal-connected to the electronic sensor and the robot. The controller is configured to receive data captured by the sensor and is configured to instruct the robot to move a food product to a destination position. The robot is configured to reposition one or more food products on the conveying surface according to instructions sent by the controller. The robot has a longitudinal and a lateral working range. The food product may include formed meat patties or sliced meat or cheese products.

Electronic Cutting Machine

An electronic cutting machine includes at least one housing to which a drive roller is coupled for moving a sheet to be cut in a first direction and a cutter assembly coupled to the housing and moveable in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. 1. An apparatus configured for working a workpiece , the apparatus comprising:a first working tool;a first motor coupled to the first working tool, wherein the first motor is configured for urging said first working tool along a first axis in a first direction against said workpiece;an electronic controller communicatively-coupled to said first motor;a manually-selectable workpiece characteristic selector communicatively-coupled to the electronic controller and is configured to send a manually-selected workpiece characteristic signal of a plurality of manually-selectable workpiece characteristic signals to the electronic controller, the manually-selected workpiece characteristic signal corresponding to a type of material from which the workpiece is formed; anda sensor communicatively-coupled to the electronic controller, wherein the sensor is configured to detect a position of the first working tool along the first axis, translate the manually-selected workpiece characteristic signal into a calibrated force signal;', 'receive a sensed signal from the sensor corresponding to the position of the first working tool; and', 'based on the sensed signal, send the calibrated force signal to said first motor whereby said first motor drives the first working tool downward against said workpiece with a force in proportion to said calibrated force signal., 'wherein the electronic controller is configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the workpiece.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a drive roller configured to move the workpiece in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first working tool is ...

Document Production System and Method with Automated Die Exchange

A media cutting system is disclosed comprising a die cutter including a cutting surface and a plurality of dies stored proximate the cutting surface, a die exchange system including a die storage system configured to support the plurality of dies and a die transport system, and a computer system comprising a controller configured to operate the die transport system and the die cutter. A die exchange system and methods of making and using the die exchange system also are disclosed. 1. A media cutting system comprising:a rotary die cutter comprising a media cutting table,a die exchange system configured to automatically move a selected rotary die between a storage position in the die exchange system and a cutting, region in the rotary die cutter, the die exchange system including a die transport system, and a die storage system configured to support a plurality of rotary dies on a plurality of rotary die supports, the die storage system further comprising a ferris wheel type elevator configured to displace the selected rotary die from a storage position to a loading position, the die transport system comprising a die positioning mechanism configured to move the selected rotary die horizontally from the loading position in the rotary die cutter, anda computer system comprising a controller configured to operate the die transport system and the rotary die cutter.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The media cutting system of claim 1 , further including a first optical reader positioned upstream from the rotary die cutter to read data on a sheet of media indicative of the rotary die to be used to cut the sheet.5. The media cutting system of claim 4 , wherein the controller receives die selection data from the first optical reader.6. The media cutting system of claim 1 , further comprising a printer positioned in-line with the rotary die cutter.7. The media cutting system of claim 1 , wherein the printer is positioned upstream from the rotary die cutter.8. The media cutting ...

ROTARY CUTTING DEVICE

In one example, a rotary cutting device includes a helical cutting blade rotatable against a workpiece to cut the workpiece and translatable to engage the workpiece and to disengage the workpiece. 1. A rotary cutting device , comprising a helical cutting blade rotatable against a workpiece to cut the workpiece and translatable to engage the workpiece and to disengage the workpiece.2. The device of claim 1 , comprising a rotary actuator to rotate the blade and a linear actuator to translate the blade.3. The device of claim 1 , where the blade is rotatable on an axis of rotation and translatable in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation to engage and disengage the workpiece.4. The device of claim 1 , where the blade is rotatable against the workpiece at a single point of contact that advances across the workpiece as the blade rotates.5. The device of claim 1 , where the blade comprises a perforation cutting blade.6. The device of claim 1 , comprising a controller to cause the blade to engage the workpiece claim 1 , to rotate against the workpiece claim 1 , and to disengage the workpiece.7. The device of claim 1 , comprising an anvil claim 1 , the blade rotatable against the anvil to cut a workpiece positioned between the blade and the anvil and the blade translatable to engage the anvil and to disengage the anvil.8. A rotary cutting device claim 1 , comprising:a cutting blade;an anvil opposite the blade;a first rotatable shaft carrying one of the blade or the anvil and having a first axis of rotation, the blade and the anvil engage-able at a single point of contact that moves as the first shaft rotates; anda controller to engage the blade and the anvil to start a cut, to rotate the first shaft while the blade and the anvil are engaged to make the cut, and to disengage the blade and the anvil to end the cut.9. The device of claim 8 , where the blade comprises a helical blade and the first shaft carries the helical blade to move the point of contact.10. The ...

A SLICER APPARATUS FOR SLICING FOOD ITEMS

A slicer apparatus for slicing food items includes a conveying means for conveying a food item to be cut along a conveying path, where a gap is provided extending across the conveying path; at least one cutting blade. A cutting land is arranged in and along the gap, and the cutting land comprises a recess on at least one side such that during cutting the at least one cutting blade at least partly extends into the recess. A first moving means is connected to the at least one cutting blade for moving the at least one cutting blade in distance relative to the cutting land. A second moving means is connected to the at least one cutting blade for moving the at least one cutting blade angularly relative to the conveying path. A third moving means is connected to the cutting land for adjusting at least an angular position of the cutting land around its longitudinal axis. The third moving means is configured to independently adjust the at least angular position of the cutting land around its longitudinal axis. 115-. (canceled)16. A slicer apparatus for slicing food items , comprising:a conveying means for conveying a food item to be cut, while the food item is conveyed along a conveying path, where a gap is provided extending across the conveying path,at least one cutting blade,a cutting land arranged in and along the gap, the cutting land comprising a recess on at least one side such that during cutting the at least one cutting blade at least partly extends into the recess,a first moving means connected to the at least one cutting blade for moving the at least one cutting blade in distance relative to the cutting land,a second moving means connected to the at least one cutting blade for moving the at least one cutting blade angularly relative to the conveying path, anda third moving means connected to the cutting land for adjusting at least an angular position of the cutting land around its longitudinal axis,wherein the third moving means is configured to independently ...

CUTTING APPARATUS FOR CUTTING FOOD ITEMS CONVEYED ON A CONVEYOR INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CONVEYOR BELT

This invention relates to a cutting apparatus for cutting food items conveyed on a conveyor including at least one conveyor belt. A cutter is arranged above a gap extending across the at least one conveyor belt. The cutter is positioned in relation to the gap such that the cutting path of the cutter extends through the food items and the gap and below the surface level of the at least one conveyor belt. The cutter is adapted to be connected to a control mechanism for operating crosswise movement of the cutter along the gap. The gap is formed between adjacent elongated supporting means such as rollers with a fixed internal arrangement, where the adjacent elongated supporting means and the cutter is adapted to be connected to a control mechanism for operating back and forth movement of the adjacent elongated supporting means and the cutter parallel to the conveying direction while maintaining the internal arrangement of the adjacent elongated supporting means and the cutter fixed. 2. A cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said conveyor further comprises at least one supporting means arranged adjacent and below said conveyor belt for providing a support for said conveyor belt.3. A cutting apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one supporting means comprises at least one supporting belt extending between a first roller means and a second roller means.4. A cutting apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one supporting means has a first end mounted to a downstream side of a frame structure for maintaining said internal arrangement of the adjacent elongated supporting means fixed claim 2 , and a second end mounted to an upstream side of said frame structure.5. A cutting apparatus according to claim 2 , where the first end of the at least one supporting means extends from the downstream side of said frame structure and around a first elongated bar to the first roller and the second end of the at least one supporting means extends ...

CUTTING MACHINE WITH OVERVIEW CAMERA

Disclosed is a cutting machine for cutting a flat surface having a graphical design with optical registration features. The cutting machine includes a working surface for receiving at least one object, a first camera unit arranged so that the field of vision encompasses the whole working surface, a working group above the working surface, and at least one cutting device for cutting the at least one object. A computing unit with a circuit and program code for controlling the cutting machine includes a storage unit, a circuit and program code for evaluating images of the first camera unit to identify registration features of the at least one object in an image of the first camera unit, and being designed to define a cutting path for the cutting device according to at least one stored instruction and based on positions of the registration features in the image. 134-. (canceled)35. A cutting machine for cutting objects which have a flat surface , wherein the surface has a graphical design with optical register features , the cutting machine comprising:a working surface, which is designed to receive at least one object,a first camera unit, which is arranged relative to the working surface in such a way that the field of vision of the camera comprises the entire working surface,a working group, which is arranged movably above the working surface and has at least one cutting device for cutting the at least one object, and has a circuit and program code for analysing images of the first camera unit and is designed to recognise register features of the at least one object in an image of the first camera unit, and', 'is designed to define a cutting path for the cutting device in accordance with at least one stored instruction and on the basis of positions of the register features in the image,, 'a computing unit with a circuit and program code for controlling the cutting machine, which computing unit comprises a memory unit for storing instructions for the cutting of certain ...

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

A sheet processing apparatus for processing a sheet includes a conveying path in which a sheet is conveyed; a setting portion including an opening formed in a cover, a setting face supporting a lower face of a sheet bundle inserted through the opening from an outside of the sheet processing apparatus, and a regulating face which regulates a position of the sheet bundle; a stack portion on which sheets are stacked; a binding unit which is configured to bind a sheet bundle set on a sheet setting area; and a punching unit being configured to be movable in the sheet width direction, the punching unit including a punching portion which forms a punch hole. In the sheet width direction, the sheet setting area is arranged as being overlapped with a moving area of an end of the one side of the punching unit in the sheet width direction. 1. A sheet processing apparatus for processing a sheet , comprising:a conveying path in which a sheet is conveyed;a setting portion on which a sheet bundle is set, the setting portion including (i) an opening formed in a cover which is arranged at one side of the sheet processing apparatus in a sheet width direction perpendicular to a sheet conveying direction of a sheet conveyed in the conveying path, (ii) a setting face which supports a lower face of a sheet bundle inserted through the opening from an outside of the sheet processing apparatus, and (iii) a regulating face which regulates a position, by contacting an end of the sheet bundle inserted through the opening, of the sheet bundle;a stack portion on which sheets conveyed from the conveying path are stacked, the stack portion being arranged at a position different from the setting portion;a binding unit which is configured to bind a sheet bundle set on a sheet setting area which is an area where the sheet bundle is set on the setting portion, the binding unit being configured to bind a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion; anda punching unit which is arranged in the conveying ...

CUTTING APPARATUS

A cutting apparatus includes a first motor to move a carriage, a second motor to cause a cutter to approach a work material, and a controller configured or programmed to control the first motor and the second motor. The controller includes a load detector to detect a load of the first motor, a storage storing a first relationship between the load of the first motor and a supply signal to the second motor, and a cutting pressure controller configured or programmed to control a cutting pressure applied from the cutter to the work material based on the first relationship and the load of the first motor detected by the load detector. 1. A cutting apparatus comprising:a cutter to cut a work material;a holder to support the cutter so as to enable the cutter to approach toward and move away from the work material;a carriage to support the holder and being movable relatively to the work material;a first motor coupled to the carriage to cause the carriage to move relatively to the work material;a second motor coupled to the holder to impart a force to the holder at least toward the work material; anda controller configured or programmed to control the first motor and the second motor; whereinthe second motor is capable of changing the force to be imparted to the holder according to a supply signal supplied to the second motor; and a load detector to detect a load of the first motor;', 'a storage to store a first relationship that is a predetermined relationship between the load of the first motor and the supply signal to the second motor; and', 'a cutting pressure controller configured or programmed to control a cutting pressure applied from the cutter to the work material by supplying the supply signal to the second motor based on the load of the first motor detected by the load detector and the first relationship stored in the storage., 'the controller is configured or programmed to include2. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the supply signal of the ...

Method, device, and system for protecting a touch screen

Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for producing a screen protector. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a multi-layered sheet into a cutting device, the cutting device configured to provide different cut types. A characteristic of the sheet received into the cutting device is determined. Based thereon, a cut type is determined. The sheet is cut according to the determined cut type to form the screen protector. Further, a charge for the cutting of the sheet is determined based on the cut type.

IMAGE FORMING DEVICE, IMAGE READING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

An image forming device includes: an image former that forms an image for determining a cutting position, on a printing sheet; an image reader that reads the image formed on the printing sheet to acquire image data; and a controller that outputs data for determining a cutting position for a cutting batch which is a stack of at least two printing sheets. The controller obtains a position of the image according to the image data, calculates a representative value from the positions obtained respectively from a plurality of printing sheets in the cutting batch, and outputs data for determining the cutting position for the cutting batch according to the representative value. 1. An image forming device comprising:an image former that forms, on a printing sheet, an image for determining a cutting position;an image reader that reads the image formed on the printing sheet and acquires image data; anda controller that outputs data for determining a cutting position for a cutting batch which is a stack of at least two printing sheets, wherein obtains a position of the image according to the image data,', 'calculates a representative value from positions obtained respectively from a plurality of printing sheets in the cutting batch, and', 'outputs data for determining the cutting position for the cutting batch according to the representative value., 'the controller2. The image forming device according to claim 1 , wherein the representative value is an average value claim 1 , a median value claim 1 , a midpoint value claim 1 , or a modal value of the positions obtained respectively from a plurality of printing sheets in the cutting batch.3. The image forming device according to claim 1 , wherein the image for determining the cutting position is a trimming mark indicating the cutting position claim 1 , a printer's mark for real-time adjustment claim 1 , or a given image formed on the printing sheet.4. The image forming device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller ...

Portioning accuracy analysis

Workpieces WP are scanned at a scanning station ( 14 ) while being transported on a conveyor ( 12 ). A control system ( 18 ) analyzes the scanning data to develop a three-dimensional model of the workpiece WP and determine how to portion or trim the workpiece as desired. The cutting/trimming paths made through the workpiece is compared with the predetermined cutting paths to quantify the correspondence (or deviance) of the actual cutting paths from the predetermining cutting paths. This information is reviewed to determine whether the system ( 10 ) is operating property. If the alignment of the actual cutting/trimming paths with the predetermined cutting/trimming paths are not within a predetermined set point, the control system ( 18 ) seeks to determine the cause of the deviation as well as determine what remedial steps to take to restore the alignment of the actual cutting/trimming paths with the predetermined cutting/trimming paths.

AUTOMATED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CALYX OR STEM REMOVAL MACHINE

A system and methods are provided for removal of undesired portions of a fruit or vegetable, such as removal of calyxes from strawberries before they are flash frozen. An automated process for high-throughput fruit or vegetable calyx removal includes a loading system, an identification system, and a removal system. The loading system is configured to transport the fruit or vegetable through the automated process. The loading system may also orient the fruits or vegetables along an axis of the fruit and or align the fruit or vegetables in a desired pattern, orientation, and/or arrangement. The identification system is configured to locate the calyx and determines calyx position data and an optimal cutting path for individual fruit. The removal system uses data received from the identification system to separate the calyx from the fruit or vegetable. 1. A produce portion removal system for removing calyxes from a multiplicity of strawberries , comprising:a loading system configured to store strawberries retrieved from fields;a conveyor system configured to transport the strawberries from the loading system and to arrange and orient the strawberries for calyx removal;a calyx identification system configured to locate the calyxes and determine separation paths between the calyxes and the strawberries; anda calyx removal system configured to separate the calyxes from the strawberries according to the separation paths determined by the calyx identification system.2. The removal system of claim 1 , wherein the conveyor system is comprised of a plurality of roller rods that are configured to lift the strawberries from a water storage tank comprising the loading system claim 1 , the plurality of roller rods being disposed in a parallel arrangement so as to create spaces between adjacent of the plurality of roller rods suitable for receiving the strawberries.3. The removal system of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of roller rods is comprised of a plurality of shaped ...

DETECTION MECHANISM, CUTTING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME AND DETECTION METHOD

Disclosed is a detection mechanism and a cutting apparatus having the same. The detection mechanism includes a main body fixedly mountable to a beam and being provided with a guide rail; a sliding assembly slidably arranged on the guide rail, where a bottom of the sliding assembly is provided with a first roller; a rotating assembly rotatably arranged on the sliding assembly, where a bottom of the rotating assembly is provided with a second roller, the rotating assembly is provided with a position restoration device configured to urge the rotating assembly toward an initial position, and the rotating assembly is rotatable to a first position by an end of a body ply and to a second position by a lapping joint of the body ply; and a position sensing assembly fixedly arranged on the sliding assembly and configured to identify position information of the rotating assembly. 1. A detection mechanism , comprising:a main body, which is fixedly mountable to a beam above a feeding port of a material feeding plate, wherein the main body is provided with a guide rail, which is, in use, perpendicular to the material feeding plate where the main body is fixedly arranged on the beam;a sliding assembly, slidably arranged on the guide rail, wherein a bottom of the sliding assembly is provided with a first roller, the sliding assembly is operative to press the first roller onto the material feeding plate by a weight of the sliding assembly, and the first roller is operative to be caused to rotate about an axis of the first roller by a movement of a body ply on the material feeding plate;a rotating assembly, rotatably arranged on the sliding assembly, wherein a bottom of the rotating assembly is provided with a second roller, the rotating assembly is provided with a position restoration device configured to urge the rotating assembly toward an initial position, and the second roller is operative to be caused to rotate about an axis of the second roller by the movement of the body ply ...

CUTTING DEVICE AND A CUTTING SYSTEM FOR CUTTING FOOD PRODUCTS

A cutting device for cutting a food product that is conveyed by a conveyor means. The cutting device includes a first cutting blade and a moving mechanism attached to the first cutting blade for moving the first cutting blade sideways in either direction across the conveyor means, and a control unit. The first cutting blade is adapted to cut at least one incision in the product from one side of the product. The control unit is adapted to control the first cutting blade and the moving mechanism based on image data of the food product, and includes utilizing the image data in instructing the moving mechanism to adjust the position of the first cutting blade across the conveyor means. 115-. (canceled)17. The cutting device according to claim 16 , further comprising a second cutting blade adapted to cut at least one incision in the product from a side opposite to the side of the first cutting blade claim 16 , and where the control unit is further adapted to control the second cutting blade.18. The cutting device according to claim 16 , wherein said food product has claim 16 , prior to being cut with one or more incisions claim 16 , undergone a cutting process where at least one cut of the food product has been performed having an angle in relation to an axis extending across the conveyor and perpendicular to the conveying direction claim 16 , where the adjustment of the moving mechanism comprises adjusting the position of at least said first cutting blade across said conveyor means such that it follows said at least one cut of the food product.19. The cutting device according to claim 17 , wherein said second cutting blade is further attached to said moving mechanism such that both the first and the second cutting blades are moved sideways in either direction across the conveyor means while the internal position of said first and second cutting blades are maintained fixed.20. A cutting device according to claim 16 , wherein the controlling by said control unit further ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PROTRUSION LENGTH OF PROTRUSION PORTION

Method and apparatus for measuring a protrusion length of a protrusion portion on each side of sheet after cutting even when there is variation in positions of cords embedded in the sheet, apparatus with imaging unit that images cross-sectional profile in width direction of sheet including protrusion portions, and generates waveform data from imaging of cross-sectional profile, detect maximum height-positions of crests and of troughs of waveform data, set, based on waveform data, a maximum height-position of crest closest to width end of sheet as maximum height-position of end crest, set a position corresponding to an edge of protrusion portion of sheet, located on more width end side than maximum height-position of end crest, as minimum height-position of a terminal trough, detect distance in width direction of sheet between maximum height-position of end crest and of the terminal trough, and measure protrusion length of protrusion portion based on detected distance. 1. A method for measuring a protrusion length of a protrusion portion formed at least on one width end side of a long sheet having a plurality of parallelly arranged cords embedded therein , the method comprising:generating waveform data by imaging a cross-sectional profile in a width direction of the sheet including the protrusion portion by an imaging means;detecting maximum height positions of crests and minimum height positions of troughs of the waveform data;setting, based on the waveform data, a maximum height position of a crest closest to a width end of the sheet as a maximum height position of an end crest;setting a position corresponding to an edge of the protrusion portion of the sheet, which is located on more width end side than the maximum height position of the end crest, as a minimum height position of a terminal trough;detecting a distance in a width direction of the sheet between the maximum height position of the end crest and the minimum height position of the terminal trough; ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED STRIPPING OF WASTE FROM A CUT SUBSTRATE

A separator () for separating waste () from product () in a pre-cut substrate () having one or more cut lines. An inlet feeder feeds the substrate () into the separator () along a material path. A separation edge () is disposed in a location downstream of the inlet feeder and defines a line below the plane of the material path. A plurality of punch tools ( ) above the plane of the material path, upstream of the separation edge (), each has an actuator configured to position the tool in an extended configuration with a contact end of the punch tool () disposed below the separation edge (), and a retracted configuration with the contact end disposed above the plane of the material path. A controller commands each actuator to position the corresponding punch tool () contact end synchronized with the position of the pre-cut substrate () to cause the separation edge () to separate the waste () from the product () along the cut lines. 1. A separator for separating waste from product in a pre-cut substrate having one or more cut lines that define a boundary between product and waste , the apparatus comprising:an inlet feeder for feeding the pre-cut substrate into the separator along a plane that defines a material path in a material feed direction;a separation edge disposed in a location downstream of the inlet feeder along the material path and defining a line positioned below the plane of the material path;a plurality of tools including at least a plurality of punch tools disposed above the plane of the material path, upstream of the separation edge, each tool having a tool actuator, each punch tool having a punch tool actuator configured to position the punch tool in an extended configuration in which a contact end of the punch tool is disposed below the separation edge, and a retracted configuration in which the contact end of the punch tool is disposed above the plane of the material path; anda controller configured to command each punch tool actuator to position the ...

CORRUGATED TUBE CUTTING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF CUT CORRUGATED TUBE

A purpose of the present invention is to provide a technology that allows corrugated tubes of various diameter sizes to be easily and reliably cut at a convex portion. In order to achieve the purpose, a cutting device is provided with a feeder feeding a corrugated tube such that an axial direction of the corrugated tube lies along a feeding path; a cutter cutting along a circumferential direction of the corrugated tube being fed along the feeding path; and an imager capturing an image of a planned cutting position of the corrugated tube. A controller performs image analysis of the captured image of the planned cutting position to determine whether the planned cutting position is a convex portion of the corrugated tube and, when a positive determination result is obtained, causes the cutter to cut the corrugated tube at the planned cutting position. 1. A manufacturing method of a cut corrugated tube , comprising:(a) a step of determining whether a planned cutting position is a convex portion of a corrugated tube by capturing an image of the planned cutting position of the corrugated tube and performing image analysis of the obtained captured image; and(b) a step of cutting the corrugated tube at the planned cutting position when the planned cutting position is determined to be a convex portion of the corrugated tube in the step (a).2. The manufacturing method of a cut corrugated tube according to claim 1 , comprising:(c) a step of cutting the corrugated tube at a position that is distanced from the planned cutting position by a determined distance along an axial direction of the corrugated tube when it is determined that the planned cutting position is not a convex portion of the corrugated tube in the step (a).3. The manufacturing method of a cut corrugated tube according to claim 1 , comprising:(d) a step of defining a position that is distanced from the planned cutting position by a determined distance along the axial direction of the corrugated tube as a new ...

MICRO-CUTTING SYSTEMS FOR FORMING CUTS IN PRODUCTS

This disclosure describes a micro-cutting machine for forming cuts in catheters, guidewires, and similar products. The micro-cutting machine can directly control the dimensions of the resultant beams being cut into these types of products, and can also capture images of each cut for feedback control and accuracy verification. The micro-cutting machine has two cutting blades each with cutting edges aligned with a vertical axis. Motors operate to move the cutting blades in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stock material being cut to form a pair of opposing grooves in the stock material with each cut. 1. A micro-cutting system for forming cuts along a length of a catheter or guidewire stock material to form a catheter or guidewire product , the system comprising: a first cutting blade having a cutting edge aligned to be substantially parallel to a vertical axis;', 'a second cutting blade having a cutting edge aligned to be substantially parallel to the vertical axis; and', 'one or more motors operably coupled to the first and second cutting blades, the one or more motors being configured to move the first and second cutting blades in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stock material to bring the first and second cutting blades into contact with the stock material to cut the stock material and form the cut pair, the one or more motors also being configured to control a relative gap distance between the first and second cutting blades along a lateral axis,', 'wherein each cut of the cut pair extends in a direction substantially parallel to the vertical axis as a result of the one or more motors moving the first and second cutting members in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stock material, and', 'wherein each cut of the cut pair is separated along the lateral axis so as to leave a resultant beam between each cut formed in the stock material; and, 'a cutting apparatus ...

PUNCHING DEVICE

A die cutter including: a moving platen and a fixed platen; a moving mechanism structured to cause the moving platen to vertically move toward the fixed platen; and a controller structured to control the moving mechanism, wherein the die cutter punches a sheet material with a punching die attached to the fixed platen by bringing the moving platen closer to the fixed platen using the moving mechanism, and the moving mechanism includes: four lift transmission mechanisms structured to pressurize the moving platen upwardly with four pressurizers having different positions in a horizontal direction from one another; and four press motors structured to drive the lift transmission mechanisms, respectively. 1. A punching device , comprising:a moving platen and a facing platen structured to be vertically arranged to face each other;a moving mechanism structured to cause the moving plate to vertically move toward the facing platen; anda control unit structured to control the moving mechanism, whereinthe punching device punches a workpiece into a predetermined shape with a punching die attached to at least one of the moving platen and the facing platen by bringing the moving platen closer to the facing platen using the moving mechanism, andthe moving mechanism includes:a plurality of pressurizing mechanisms structured to pressurize the moving platen toward the facing platen with a plurality of pressurizers having different positions in a horizontal direction from one another, respectively; anda plurality of drive sources structured to drive the plurality of pressurizing mechanisms, respectively.2. The punching device according to claim 1 , whereinthe pressurizing mechanisms are eccentric rotating body drive transmission mechanisms that convert rotational movement of the drive sources into vertical movement of the moving platen by an eccentric rotating body.3. The punching device according to claim 2 , whereinin pressurizing operation in which the pressurizing mechanisms ...

System and method for bucking a stem

Provided are a system and method for bucking a stem that utilizes the combination of moving sensor and a fixed sensor.

CUTTER FOR PRINTED SUBSTRATES

The invention relates to a cutter for cutting printed substrates, having a supporting plane adapted to receive a printed substrate comprising a plurality of images separated by a plurality of edges perpendicular to each other in a feeding direction (F), and a plurality of cutting units suitable for cutting the printed substrate along said edges in a longitudinal direction (L), parallel to the feed direction (F), and in a transverse (T), perpendicular to the feeding direction (F). Each cutting unit has a pair of parallel blades, spaced apart at a distance corresponding to the width of the edges, a backing plane arranged underneath the supporting plane of the cutter and suitable to provide a backing surface to the blades during cutting, and a connecting arm which extends from a frame of the cutting unit on which the blades are mounted to the backing plane in a direction opposite to the cutting direction. The connecting arm is parallel to the blades and is arranged between the blades on a plane (P) parallel to the planes (A, B) on which the blades lie, and the portion of the backing plane between the area arranged underneath the blades and the area where the connecting arm is fixed has a through opening. 1. A cutter for cutting printed substrates , said cutter comprising a supporting plane suitable to receive along a feeding direction (F) a printed substrate comprising a plurality of images separated by a plurality of edges that are perpendicular to each other , and a plurality of cutting units suitable to cut said printed substrate along said edges in a longitudinal direction , parallel to said feeding direction (F) , and in a transverse direction (T) , perpendicular to said feeding direction (F) , characterized in thateach cutting unit comprises a pair of blades parallel to each other and mutually spaced at a distance corresponding to the width of the edges, a backing plane, arranged underneath the supporting plane of the cutter and suitable to provide a backing ...

Window Covering Sizing Method and Apparatus

A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.

Punch unit, sheet post-processing apparatus having the same, and method of punching sheets

A hole punch unit has a punching section, a longitudinal registering mechanism, and a transverse registering mechanism. The registering mechanisms incline the punching section in accordance with a skew of a sheet. The punching section thus corrected in position punches the sheet. The punching section is corrected in position, at both the leading edge of the sheet and the trailing edge thereof, thus increasing the precision of positioning the punching section and shortening the time required to position the punching section.

MACHINE TOOL, IN PARTICULAR SAWING MACHINE, AND SYSTEM FOR AN OPTIMIZED OPERATION OF A MACHINE TOOL

A machine tool, in particular a sawing machine, with a tool for metal cutting, in particular a saw band or saw blade, a drive device for driving and/or moving the tool, a controller for the drive device in order to control and/or regulate the drive device with a process dataset, as well as a communication device for data exchange between the controller and an external data memory and/or an external computer. The controller includes a detector for identifying the tool. A system for optimized operation of such a machine tool which additionally includes an external data memory and/or external computer is also provided. 1. A machine tool having a tool for metal cutting , comprising:a drive device for at least one of driving or moving the tool;a controller that at least one of controls or regulates the drive device using a process dataset;a communication device configured for data exchange between the controller and at least one of an external data memory or an external computer;and a sensor in communication with the controller, the sensor is configured to identify the tool.2. The machine tool of claim 1 , wherein the machine tool comprises a sawing machine and the tool comprises a saw band or saw blade.3. The machine tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the controller includes an adjustment unit configured to download tool-specific process dataset specifications for the tool that is identified from at least one of the external data memory or the external computer claim 1 , and is further configured to adjust a current process dataset stored in at least one of the external data memory or the external computer with tool-specific process dataset specifications for the identified tool.4. The machine tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tool is provided with a coding and the sensor is configured to detect the coding.5. The machine tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coding is a number claim 1 , a barcode claim 1 , a matrix code claim 1 , or an RFID chip.6. The ...

MEDIUM END-DETECTING DEVICE

To properly detect an end of a colored medium. A cutting device 1 includes a light emission unit, a light receiving sensor configured to receive light emitted from the light emission unit at a position facing the light emission unit, a platen configured to support a colored medium S between the light emission unit and the light receiving sensor, and a paper end detection mechanism configured to detect an end of the colored medium S on the platen. The light receiving sensor is freely movable. The degree of light reception by the light receiving sensor is switched for the light from the light emission unit by movement of the light receiving sensor, and in this manner, the paper end detection mechanism detects the end of the colored medium S in a movement direction of the light receiving sensor. 1. A medium end-detecting device comprising:a light emitter configured to emit light;a light receiver arranged at a position facing the light emitter and configured to receive the light emitted from the light emitter;a support member configured to support a colored medium between the light emitter and the light receiver; anda detection mechanism configured to detect an end of the colored medium supported by the support member, whereinone of the light emitter and the light receiver is freely movable, anda degree of light reception by the light receiver is switched for the light emitted from the light emitter by movement of the one of the light emitter and the light receiver, and in this manner, the detection mechanism detects the end of the colored medium in a movement direction of the one of the light emitter and the light receiver.2. The medium end-detecting device according to claim 1 , whereina state of the light receiver changes, by movement of the one of the light emitter and the light receiver, between a first state in which the light receiver receives the light emitted from the light emitter and a second state in which the light emitted from the light emitter is blocked ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING ELECTRODE SHEET

Discussed is an including a transfer unit transferring an electrode sheet having a plurality of notching grooves formed in a side surface thereof to a cutting point via a measuring point, wherein, when a front notching groove which is disposed at a front end in the electrode sheet is passing through the cutting point, a notching groove disposed in a rear end of the front notching groove is configured to pass through the measuring point; a detection unit at the measuring point to detect the notching groove passing through the measuring point and generating a notching groove detection signal; and a cutting unit at the cutting point to cut the electrode sheet according to the notching groove detection signal generated by the detection unit. 1. An apparatus for cutting an electrode sheet , the apparatus comprising:a transfer unit transferring the electrode sheet, in which a plurality of notching grooves are formed in a side surface thereof up to a cutting point via a measuring point, wherein, when a front notching groove disposed at a front end among the plurality of notching grooves formed in the electrode sheet is passing through the cutting point, a notching groove disposed in a rear end of the front notching groove among the plurality of notching grooves is configured to pass through the measuring point;a detection unit provided at the measuring point to detect the notching groove which passes through the measuring point, thereby generating a notching groove detection signal; anda cutting unit provided at the cutting point to cut the electrode sheet, in which the front notching groove passing through the cutting point is disposed, according to the notching groove detection signal generated by the detection unit.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the detection unit comprises a line sensor installed in a direction perpendicular to a transfer direction of the electrode sheet to detect the notching groove of the electrode sheet passing through the measuring point and ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING, PRINTING OR EMBOSSING

The invention relates to an apparatus () and method () for cutting, printing or embossing a continuous sheet () of material. The apparatus () comprising a tool element (), at least two anvils which are co-operable with the tool element (), and a phase adjustment device (). The tool element () is configured to have a constant surface speed during operation of the apparatus (). The apparatus () is adapted to receive the continuous sheet () at a constant speed into the apparatus (), and being adapted to output the continuous sheet () at a constant speed from the apparatus (). The phase adjustment device () is operable to adjust a speed of the continuous sheet () within the apparatus () in order to adjust a phase of alternate parts of the continuous sheet () to be cut, printed or embossed by each anvil () as it co-operates with the tool element (). 147-. (canceled)48. An apparatus for cutting , printing or embossing a continuous sheet , the apparatus comprising:a tool element;at least two anvils, which are co-operable with the tool element; anda phase adjustment device,wherein the tool element is configured to have a constant surface speed during operation of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus is adapted to receive the continuous sheet at a constant speed into the apparatus and is adapted to output the continuous sheet at a constant speed from the apparatus, wherein the phase adjustment device is operable to adjust a speed of the continuous sheet within the apparatus in order to adjust a phase of alternate parts of the continuous sheet to be cut, printed or embossed by each anvil as it co-operates with the tool element,the phase adjustment device comprising at least two carriages, each carriage being associated with a respective anvil, each carriage being movable with a drive device during operation of the apparatus to provide said adjustment of the speed of the continuous sheet,wherein each carriage has two rollers such that a respective portion of the continuous ...

CUTTING FOOD PRODUCTS

The invention relates to an apparatus for slicing food products, in particular to a high-performance slicer, having a working region which comprises a cutting region and a transport region having a product feed, wherein the product feed supplies products to be sliced to the cutting region on one track or on multiple tracks and a cutting blade moves, in particular in a rotating and/or revolving manner, in a cutting plane at the end of the cutting region; and having a contactlessly working scanning device for detecting at least some of the outer contour of the products to be sliced, wherein the scanning device comprises at least one compact sensor arranged in the working region for contour detection. 137-. (canceled)38. An apparatus for slicing food productshaving a working region which comprises a cutting region and a transport region having a product feed, wherein the product feed supplies products to be sliced to the cutting region on one track or on multiple tracks and a cutting blade moves in a cutting plane at the end of the cutting region; andhaving a contactlessly working scanning device for detecting at least some of the outer contour of the products to be sliced,wherein the scanning device comprises at least one compact sensor arranged in the working region for contour detection.39. An apparatus in accordance with claim 38 ,wherein the compact sensor is arranged in a separate self-contained sensor housing and defines a scanning region for the products, which is disposed outside the sensor housing, within the working region.40. An apparatus in accordance with claim 38 ,wherein the compact sensor comprises a transmitter for transmitting scanning radiation into a scanning region and a receiver for receiving radiation from the scanning region, with the transmitter and the receiver being arranged in a common sensor housing of the compact sensor.41. An apparatus in accordance with claim 38 ,wherein the compact sensor is configured to transmit scanning radiation in ...

CONVEYOR BELT SUPPORT SYSTEM

A conveyor belt support system for a conveyor having a belt movable along a frame includes a plurality of support slats each extending substantially along a longitudinal axis of the belt. The plurality of support slats is adjustable in position relative to the belt. 1. A conveyor belt support system for a conveyor having a belt movable along a frame , the conveyor belt support system comprising a plurality of support slats extending substantially along a longitudinal axis of the belt , wherein the plurality of support slats are adjustable in position relative to the belt.23-. (canceled)4. The conveyor belt support system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of support slats is made from stainless steel.5. The conveyor belt support system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of support slats is individually adjustable in position relative to the belt.6. The conveyor belt support system of claim 1 , further comprising first and second guide bars adjustably securable within the frame and extending substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis of the belt claim 1 , the plurality of support slats extending between the first and second guide bars.7. The conveyor belt support system of claim 6 , wherein the first and second guide bars each have first and second ends that are adjustably securable within the frame in at least a vertical position relative to the frame.8. The conveyor belt support system of claim 7 , wherein each of the first and second ends of the first and second guide bars includes a slot that is configured to adjustably receive a fastener for adjustably securing the first and second ends of the first and second guide bars to the frame.9. The conveyor belt support system of claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of support slats has a first end secured to first guide bar and a second end secured to the second guide bar.10. The conveyor belt support system of claim 9 , wherein the first end of each of the plurality of support slats is ...

Sheet Process Apparatus And Control Method Thereof

A sheet process apparatus images a code printed on a fed sheet, and a control unit acquires image data of the imaged code, reads information of the code from the image data, measures a real position of the code from the image data, retrieves position information corresponding to the read information of the code, calculates an amount of deviation between the measured real position of the code and a reference position, corrects the position information on the basis of the amount of the calculated deviation so as to determine a target position, and outputs the target position. The apparatus and corresponding method do not need the sheet to have a wide space for printing both a cut mark and the code, and do not recognize another mark as the cut mark. 114-. (canceled)15. A sheet process apparatus , comprising:a feed unit configured to feed a plurality of sheets one-by-one; anda process unit configured to process one-by-one the sheets fed by the feed unit; 'a one or two-dimensional code printed on a first or second surface thereof;', 'wherein the sheet comprises a process mechanism configured to conduct a predetermined process for the sheet; and', 'a transfer mechanism configured to transfer the process mechanism;, 'wherein the process unit comprises a memory configured to store both a plurality of position information on the process mechanism and a reference position of the code;', 'a camera configured to image the code printed on the sheet fed by the feed unit; and', 'a control unit configured to control an operation of the transfer mechanism;, 'wherein the sheet process apparatus further comprises an acquisition part configured to acquire an image data of the code imaged by the camera;', 'a read part configured to read information of the code from the image data acquired by the acquisition part;', 'a position measure part configured to measure a real position of the code from the image data acquired by the acquisition part;', 'a retrieval part configured to retrieve ...

WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS

A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. 121.-. (canceled)22. An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprising:a cutting device;an assembly for moving a window covering relative to the cutting device such that the window covering is automatically positioned to be cut by the cutting device;a processor for controlling operation of the assembly for moving a window covering and a data base associated with the processor, said processor receiving a desired size of a window covering and calculating a distance the center of the window covering must be positioned from the cutting device to obtain the desired cut size, and a transaction record stored in said data base for said window covering; anda scanner for reading product identification information in a machine readable form on the window covering.23. The apparatus of wherein the product identification information is encoded in bar code.24. The apparatus of wherein the product identification information is unique to the window covering with which it is associated.25. The apparatus of wherein the product identification information identifies the window covering by a unique code.26. The apparatus of wherein the product identification information contains information about a stock size of the window covering.27. The apparatus of wherein a list of valid cut ranges is stored in said data base claim 26 , said processor comparing the stock size of the window covering to said list to validate said window covering.28. An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprising:a cutting device;an assembly comprising a drive for moving a window covering relative to the cutting device such that the window covering is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING UTENSILS IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES, AND UTENSIL

The present invention relates to a system for monitoring utensils () in slaughterhouses, comprising: at least one utensil () comprising at least one readable medium () identifying the at least one utensil (); at least one reading device () in at least one specific location of the slaughterhouse, reading the at least one readable medium () of at least one utensil () for collecting at least one data relative to said utensil (); wherein the data collected by the reading device () is stored in at least one of a hardware and a cloud database. 1100. A system for monitoring utensils () in slaughterhouses , comprising:{'b': 100', '110', '100, 'at least one utensil () comprising at least one readable medium () identifying the at least one utensil ();'}{'b': 210', '220', '230', '240', '250', '260', '270', '280', '110', '100', '100, 'at least one reading device (, , , , , , , ) in at least one specific location of the slaughterhouse, reading the at least one readable medium () of the at least one utensil () for collecting at least one data relative to said utensil ();'}{'b': 210', '220', '230', '240', '250', '260', '270', '280, 'characterized in that the data collected by the reading device (, , , , , , , ) is stored in at least one of a hardware and a cloud database.'}2. The system for monitoring utensils in slaughterhouses according to claim 1 , characterized in that the data stored is shareable with at least one among all slaughterhouse plants and the utensil factory.3100. The system for monitoring utensils in slaughterhouses according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one utensil () is at least one of: a knife claim 1 , preferably for deboning claim 1 , a protective glove claim 1 , a meat separating aid device claim 1 , an apron claim 1 , a cap claim 1 , a blade realignment device claim 1 , a retainer device for pieces of meat claim 1 , a user identification bracelet claim 1 , individual protective equipment and an individual storage device.4110. The system ...

Two-saw assembly high-speed production chop-saw

An assembly for detecting proscribed defects in lumber having a first and second chop saw that operate independently and simultaneously to cut the defected areas of lumber from a piece of lumber and dispense the defected lumber pieces from a housing containing the assembly.

APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING SHEETS

A sheet processing apparatus arranged in a space between an image reading section for reading an image and an image formation section for forming an image on a sheet includes a carry-in path guiding a sheet from a carry-in entrance; a relay roller provided in the carry-in path to relay and transport the sheet; a first transport path positioned on a downstream side of the relay roller and having a carry-in roller to transport the sheet from the carry-in path to the first collection tray; and a second transport path branched from the carry-in path and having a branch roller to transport the transported sheet to the second collection tray. The relay roller shifts the sheet in a direction crossing the transport direction while a front end of the sheet enters the first transport path or the second transport path, and arrives at the carry-in roller or the branch roller. 1. A sheet processing apparatus , which is arranged in a space between an image reading section for reading an image and an image formation section for forming an image on a sheet , the image formation section being arranged under the image reading section and the space , the sheet processing apparatus allocating a sheet transported in a predetermined transport direction to collect in a first collection tray or a second collection tray , comprising:a carry-in path adapted to guide a sheet from a carry-in entrance;a relay roller provided in the carry-in path to relay and transport the sheet;a first transport path, positioned on a downstream side of the relay roller, including a carry-in roller to transport the sheet from the carry-in path to the first collection tray; anda second transport path, branched off from the carry-in path, including a branch roller to transport the transported sheet to the second collection tray,wherein the relay roller shifts the sheet in a direction crossing the transport direction, and a shift by the relay roller is performed for a period during which a front end of the sheet ...

Evaluating workpiece positions in nested arrangements

A method for evaluating a position of a selected sub-space of a nesting plan is provided. The nesting plan is provided for controlling a cutting process of a flatbed machine tool for cutting out workpieces from a material sheet and includes an overlap-free arrangement of respective sub-spaces, the respective sub-spaces corresponding to the workpieces. The method includes providing contour data specifying a cutting contour that delimits the selected sub-space in the position to be evaluated within the planning space, and providing position data indicating respective positions in the planning space of spaces to be considered in the evaluation. The spaces include a group of supported spaces and a group of support surrounding spaces. The method includes providing cutting operation data for at least one section and determining an evaluation value for the position to be evaluated of the selected sub-space using the calculated damage rate of the cutting contour.

Apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable medium

An apparatus may include a cartridge holder configured to receive a pen or a cutter, a platen configured to receive an object, a first moving mechanism configured to move the cartridge holder, a reading unit configured to read image data from the object, a second moving mechanism configured to move the object to the reading unit, and a processor configured to cause the apparatus to instruct the second moving mechanism to move the abject to the reading unit, to instruct the reading unit to read first image data, to calculate an amount of deviation of a first set position of the object in the first image data from a reference set position, to instruct the second moving mechanism to move the object to the reading unit, and to correct the second image data based on the calculated deviation amount.

CARDBOARD SHEET-CUTTING DEVICE, CUTTING CONTROL UNIT THEREFOR, AND CARDBOARD SHEET-MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

Regarding a cardboard sheet-cutting device, a cardboard sheet-cutting control unit and a cardboard sheet-manufacturing apparatus, continuous cutting is made during job changes, in which the cardboard sheet cutting width changes, without stopping conveyance of the cardboard sheets, by a printing unit for printing cutting marks on a double-faced cardboard sheet; a slitter scorer for cutting the double-faced cardboard sheet to a specified width; a cutoff for cutting the double-faced cardboard sheet to a specified length; a mark detector for detecting cutting marks; a movement unit for moving the mark detector along the width direction of the double-faced cardboard sheet; and a cutting control unit for performing control to actuate the cutoff on the basis of the detection results of the mark detector and moving the mark detector using the movement unit on the basis of job-change timing data and post-job change mark position information. 1. A cardboard sheet-cutting device comprising:a digital printing machine that prints a cutting mark on a cardboard sheet under transport;a first cutting machine that cuts the cardboard sheet under transport to a predetermined width in a longitudinal direction;a second cutting machine that cuts the cardboard sheet under transport to a predetermined length in a width direction;a mark detector that detects the cutting mark in the cardboard sheet under transport; anda control unit that controls operation of the first cutting machine and the second cutting machine and changes a control setting value of the mark detector on the basis of a change in printing image information.2. The cardboard sheet-cutting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the printing image information is information for changing a printing image printed on the cardboard sheet, and the control unit changes a control setting value of the mark detector on the basis of the changed printing image.3. The cardboard sheet-cutting device according to claim 2 ,wherein a movement ...

DISPOSABLE CUTTING BLADE FOR BLADE PORTIONER AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR BLADE

An elongated blade () is mountable to a mounting assembly () of a portioning apparatus (). The blade () uniformly tapers from the heel () to the tip () of the blade and is substantially straight along its entire length. The cutting edge () of the blade () extends substantially the full length of the lower edge of the blade and is of substantially constant profile. The heel end () of the blade is blunt, as is the spine () of the blade at the heel end, whereby compression forces are applied to these blunt surfaces by a blade holder () to secure the blade against the holder. An aperture () extends through the cheek portion () of the blade to engage with a pin or stud (). The aperture () is held tightly against the pin or stud by a retainer (), which is loadable against the holder (), also causing the spine () of the blade to be pressed against the holder. 1. An elongate knife blade comprising a cutting edge , a spine , a heel portion , a tip portion , and a cheek , the heel portion configured to define an aperture extending through the cheek at the heel portion , the aperture angled in the direction away from the heel portion toward the spine of the blade.2. The knife blade according to claim 1 , wherein the aperture comprises a slot claim 1 , the slot angled in the direction away from the heel portion toward the spine of the blade.3. The knife blade according to claim 1 , wherein the knife blade at the heel portion of the knife blade terminating at a substantially blunt end capable of receiving and distributing a compression force applied thereto.4. The knife blade according to claim 1 , the spine being blunt in at least the heel portion of the blade.5. The knife blade according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting edge of the knife blade is straight along the length of the knife blade.6. The knife blade according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting edge is straight along the full length of the cutting edge.7. A cutting blade comprising a heel portion claim 1 , a tip portion ...

Apparatus for producing self-adhesive labels

An apparatus and method for producing self-adhesive labels, in particular in a self-service area, for example of a drug store, is provided. The apparatus comprises a dye-sublimation thermal printer, as a printing means for printing a printing pattern onto an adhesive film, and a cutting apparatus for cutting the adhesive film along a cutting pattern, the adhesive film being moved automatically from the printing means to the cutting apparatus. Initially, only a first moving unit of the printing means moves the adhesive film at a first speed to a second moving unit of the cutting apparatus, after which both moving units move the printed adhesive film further in the forward direction.

Printing method, information obtaining method and printing apparatus

To achieve both of highly reliable detection of a mark and suppression of a sheet consumption amount when a continuous sheet is cut on an image basis after a plurality of images has been printed on the continuous sheet. For this purpose, at the time of a first surface printing operation, by accumulating correction factors obtained for a plurality of pages, a more highly reliable correction factor is obtained. Further, at the time of a second surface printing operation, by controlling a conveyance operation with the highly reliable correction factor, a cut mark is surely detected by the detecting operation of the cut mark sensor within a limited range.

OPTICAL FILMS HAVING AN OPTICAL AXIS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SAME

Optical films having an optical axis with an orientation that varies along a width of the optical film and having one or more indicia recording the orientation of the optical axis at a plurality of locations in the optical film are provided. Systems and methods for producing and for converting the optical films are provided. 1. A method comprising:providing a continuous web of optical film, the optical film having a length along a longitudinal direction and a width along a transverse direction, the optical film having an optical axis, an orientation of the optical axis varying across the width of the optical film;for each of at least one position along the length of the optical film, determining the orientation of the optical axis at a plurality of positions along the width of the optical film; andapplying at least one indicium to a surface of the optical film, the at least one indicium recording the orientation of the optical axis at the plurality of positions along the width of the optical film.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical film comprises one or more of a polarizer claim 1 , a retarder and a prism film.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical film comprises at least one of a reflective polarizer and an absorptive polarizer.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the optical film comprises the reflective polarizer and the absorptive polarizer claim 3 , and wherein the reflective polarizer has a first block axis claim 3 , the absorptive polarizer has a second block axis claim 3 , and the reflective and absorptive polarizers are oriented such that the first and second block axes are substantially parallel.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:reading an indicium in the at least one indicium to obtain orientation data;cutting out at least one region of the optical film, each region in the at least one region oriented based on the orientation data.6. A method comprising:providing a continuous web of optical film, the optical film having a ...

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD PLANT

A corrugated cardboard plant comprises a corrugated cardboard web production assembly for producing a corrugated cardboard web; a register mark cutting device, disposed downstream of the corrugated cardboard web production assembly, for cutting the corrugated cardboard web into corrugated cardboard sheets; a register mark detection device, disposed upstream of the register mark cutting device, for detecting at least one register mark on the corrugated cardboard web; and a control assembly which is in signal connection with the register mark cutting device and with the register mark detection device, and depending on the at least one detected register mark actuates the register mark cutting device, while generating at least one register mark cut. The corrugated cardboard plant furthermore has a register mark cut position correction installation for the automatic correction of the position of the at least one register mark cut in relation to the at least one register mark in the case of an undesirable deviation of the position of the at least one register mark cut. 1. A corrugated cardboard plant , comprisinga) a corrugated cardboard web production assembly for producing a corrugated cardboard web;b) a register mark cutting device, disposed downstream of the corrugated cardboard web production assembly, for cutting the corrugated cardboard web into corrugated cardboard sheets;c) a register mark detection device, disposed upstream of the register mark cutting device, for detecting at least one register mark on the corrugated cardboard web; i. is in signal connection with the register mark cutting device;', 'ii. is in signal connection with the register mark detection device; and', 'iii. depending on the at least one detected register mark actuates the register mark cutting device for cutting the corrugated cardboard web into the corrugated cardboard sheets, while generating at least one register mark cut; and, 'd) a control assembly which'}e) a register mark cut ...

DRILLING APPARATUS AND DRILLING METHOD

A drilling apparatus has a work robot mounting a drilling blade and moving inside a main pipe and a photodetector for detecting the contour of an opening image formed on the inner surface of a pipe lining material by illumination light. The opening image is scanned, and a two-dimensional image corresponding to the opening image is generated based on the contour points P to P detected by the photodetector for display on a display unit. The amount of positional deviation between the center of the two-dimensional image on the display unit and the axial center C of the rotary shaft of the drilling blade is calculated, and the pipe lining material is drilled by moving the drilling blade by the amount of positional deviation in a direction in which the positional deviation is eliminated. 1. A drilling apparatus for drilling a pipe lining material from a main pipe side wherein illumination light from a lateral pipe passes through the pipe lining material that blocks a lateral pipe opening and an opening image corresponding to the lateral pipe opening is formed on the inner surface of the pipe lining material comprising:a rotatable drilling blade for drilling the pipe lining material;a work robot that moves in the longitudinal direction inside a main pipe with the drilling blade mounted thereon so as to be capable of turning in the circumferential direction about an axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the main pipe;a photodetector having a plurality of photodetector elements arranged in the circumferential direction of the main pipe to scan the opening image in the longitudinal direction and detect its contour points;an image generating means for generating a two-dimensional image indicating the contour of the opening image based on the contour points detected by the photodetector; anda calculation means for calculating a positional deviation in the longitudinal and circumferential directions between the center position of the generated two-dimensional image and ...

Holding member, cutting apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable medium storing cutting operation control program

A holding member is configured to be inserted into a cutting apparatus including an image scanning device, while holding a sheet-shaped object, so that the object is scanned by the image scanning device and cut by the cutting apparatus. The holding member includes a base having an adhesive part on which the object is removably placed, a transparent sheet holding the object between the base and itself, the transparent sheet having a proximal end fixed to a first side of the base and being movable between a closed position where the transparent sheet is laid over the adhesive part and an open position where the adhesive part is exposed, a first sign located on the base to indicate a type of the holding member, and a second sign located on the transparent sheet to indicate that the transparent sheet is located at the closed position.

FOOD PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEQUENTIALLY SCANNING FOOD PRODUCTS

The present disclosure relates to a food processing apparatus with a scanner with a scanning unit for determining properties of a food product, in particular a food bar, with at least two substantially parallel separately drivable conveyor tracks for supplying the food products to the scanner, and with a control unit for controlling the drive of the conveyor tracks. According to the disclosure, the control unit is adapted to separately control the drive of the conveyor tracks to convey at least one food product of a first conveyor track and at least one food product of a further conveyor track sequentially through a scanning area of the scanner. The disclosure further relates to a method for scanning food products. 1. (canceled)2. A method for scanning food products with a scanner , the method comprising:conveying a first food product on a first conveyor arrangement through a scanning area of the scanner; andconveying a second food product on a second conveyor arrangement through the scanning area of the scanner after the first food product has been conveyed through the scanning area, wherein the second conveyor arrangement is disposed alongside of the first conveyor arrangement, and the first and second conveyor arrangements extend through the scanning area simultaneously.3. The method of wherein each conveyor arrangement comprises a first conveyor track that extends upstream of the scanning area claim 2 , and a second conveyor track that extends downstream of the scanning area and that is aligned with the first conveyor track.4. The method of wherein each conveyor track comprises a conveyor belt.5. The method of wherein each conveyor arrangement comprises a conveyor track that extends through the scanning area.6. The method of wherein each conveyor track comprises a conveyor belt.7. The method of wherein the scanner includes a scanning unit comprising a radiographic device that includes an X-ray source and a detector.8. The method of wherein the X-ray source is ...

Automated Fruit And Vegetable Calyx Or Stem Removal Machine

A system and methods are provided for removal of undesired portions of a fruit or vegetable, such as removal of calyxes from strawberries before they are flash frozen. An automated process for high-throughput fruit or vegetable calyx removal includes a loading system, an identification system, and a removal system. The loading system is configured to transport the fruit or vegetable through the automated process. The loading system may also orient the fruits or vegetables along an axis of the fruit and or align the fruit or vegetables in a desired pattern, orientation, and/or arrangement. The identification system is configured to locate the calyx and determines calyx position data and an optimal cutting path for individual fruit. The removal system uses data received from the identification system to separate the calyx from the fruit or vegetable. 1. A produce portion removal system for removing calyxes from a multiplicity of strawberries , comprising:a loading system configured to store strawberries retrieved from fields;a conveyor system configured to transport the strawberries from the loading system and to arrange and orient the strawberries for calyx removal;a calyx identification system configured to locate the calyxes and determine separation paths between the calyxes and the strawberries; anda calyx removal system configured to separate the calyxes from the strawberries according to the separation paths determined by the calyx identification system.2. The removal system of claim 1 , wherein the conveyor system is comprised of a plurality of roller rods that are configured to lift the strawberries from a water storage tank comprising the loading system claim 1 , the plurality of roller rods being disposed in a parallel arrangement so as to create spaces between adjacent of the plurality of roller rods suitable for receiving the strawberries.3. The removal system of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of roller rods is comprised of a plurality of shaped ...

METHOD FOR CUTTING, PRINTING OR EMBOSSING

The invention relates to an apparatus and method for cutting, printing or embossing a continuous sheet of material. The apparatus comprises a tool element, at least two anvils, which are co-operable with the tool element, and a phase adjustment device. The tool element is configured to have a constant surface speed during operation of the apparatus. The apparatus is adapted to receive the continuous sheet at a constant speed into the apparatus, and being adapted to output the continuous sheet at a constant speed from the apparatus. The phase adjustment device is operable to adjust a speed of the continuous sheet within the apparatus in order to adjust a phase of alternate parts of the continuous sheet to be cut, printed or embossed by each anvil as it co-operates with the tool element. 1. A method of cutting , printing or embossing a continuous sheet using an apparatus comprising a tool element , at least two anvils , which are co-operable with the tool element , and a phase adjustment device comprising at least two carriages , each carriage being associated with a respective anvil , each carriage having two rollers such that a respective portion of the continuous sheet is between the two rollers of each carriage , the continuous sheet having a constant speed into and out of the apparatus , the method comprising:operating the tool element with a constant surface speed;using the phase adjustment device to adjust a speed of the continuous sheet within the apparatus by moving each carriage to provide said adjustment of the speed of the continuous sheet in order to adjust a phase position of alternate parts of the continuous sheet;passing each respective portion between the tool element and the anvil associated with each carriage and moving each carriage to adjust said speed of the continuous sheet by adjusting a speed of each respective portion; andcutting, printing or embossing the alternate parts of the continuous sheet using alternate anvils co-operating with the ...

Cutting device and cutting methods

A material modifying device for use in modifying a sheet material. The material modifying device comprising: an instrument for modifying the sheet material, a carriage, a sheet material holder for holding the sheet material on said surface; a controller for receiving modification instructions for how the instrument is to modify the sheet material, and at least one sensor configured for sensing the position of the sheet material, the sensor generating at least one position signal, the position signal received by the controller, wherein considering the position signal, the controller executes the modification instructions and moves the carriage relative to the sheet material holder and the sheet material holder relative to the carriage so that the instrument modifies the sheet material according to the modification instructions.

Variable Folding System Comprising Linear Drives, Especially For Printing Machines

A method for producing individual material sections, particularly sheets of paper, according to a certain format, from a web-type, for example imprinted object (object web), more particularly a web of paper or material, using a cutting means for cutting off the individual material sections from the object web and then removing said sections from the cutting means, wherein during the course of actuation of the cutting means at least one carrier is engaged with the object web, wherein following the cutting process, the carrier is displaced, together with the object web gripped by said carrier, by means of a controllable linear drive, over a displacement stroke, which is adjusted and/or varied in a controlled manner by the linear drive according to a section format that is predefined for the material section.

DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ADHESIVE LABELS

This disclosure relates to a device for producing adhesive labels, in particular in a self-service area, for example of a drug store. The device comprises a printer for printing a printing pattern based on user inputs onto an adhesive film, a cutting apparatus for cutting the adhesive film along a specified cutting pattern which can be selected by a user, and a transferring apparatus for automatically transferring the printed adhesive film from the printer to the cutting apparatus, wherein the transferring apparatus comprises a first moving unit for automatically moving the printed adhesive film in a forward direction from the printer to the cutting apparatus. A control apparatus controls the automatic transfer of the printed adhesive film from the printer to the cutting apparatus. 2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the printer claim 1 , the transferring apparatus and the cutting apparatus are arranged in such a way that the adhesive film can be moved linearly in a forward direction from the printer to the cutting apparatus via the transferring apparatus claim 1 , wherein the transferring apparatus is adapted to move the printed adhesive film in a forward direction by performing a translational movement only claim 1 , without rotating the adhesive film.3. (canceled)4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the control apparatus is adapted to control the first and the second moving units in such a way that only the first moving unit is initially activated to move the printed adhesive film to the second moving unit claim 1 , wherein both moving units are then activated in such a way that the two moving units move the printed adhesive film synchronously further into the cutting apparatus.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the transferring apparatus further comprises a measurement unit for measuring the distance the printed adhesive film is moved in the direction of the cutting apparatus by means of the first moving unit claim 4 , wherein the ...

Device for producing cut objects

The disclosure relates to a device for producing cut objects. A dye-sublimation thermal printer prints a printing pattern onto a printing substrate and outputs the latter. A cutting apparatus cuts the printing substrate along a cutting pattern, wherein the cutting apparatus comprises a cutting unit and a moving unit for moving the printing substrate during cutting. The dye-sublimation thermal printer is adapted to print the printing substrate in such a way that the outputted printing substrate has a printed area in which printing has occurred and a non-printed area in which printing has not occurred, wherein the printed area and the non-printed area are successively arranged and the dimension of the non-printed area in the arrangement direction is at least equal to a distance between the cutting unit and the first moving unit.

MECHANICAL PART-STREAM SAMPLER

A mechanical part-stream sampler includes a housing positionable over a conveyor belt from which material is to be sampled. The housing encases one or more cutter arms and adjustable cutters. The cutter arms rotate 360 degrees such that the cutters extract a sample of material from the conveyor belt and deposit the sample in a discharge chute in the housing for later analysis. A programmable logic controller and human machine interface screen can be used to operate the sampler and to control the timing and speed of the cutter arms. 1. An apparatus , comprising:one or more cutters for extracting a sample of material from a moving conveyor belt;a cutter arm connected to each of the one or more cutters;a drive assembly for rotating the cutter arm and cutter at a desired speed relative to the convnor belt from which the sample is to be extracted;a cutter shaft for connecting the drive assembly to the cutter arm;a cutter shaft bearing to secure the cutter shaft in place and to guide the cutter shaft during rotation; a discharge chute to transfer extracted product samples from the cutter to a save sample container; and', 'a discharge chute throat skirt around the discharge chute opening for preventing extraneous material from entering the discharge chute;, 'a housing assembly, comprisingan exit skirt assembly for directing misplaced material back onto the conveyor belt as it passes through the housing assembly; andcontrol means for operating the apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a discharge chute vibrator connected to the discharge chute for maintain material flow within the discharge chute.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a plugged chute indicator connected to the discharge cute for detecting a plugged condition within the discharge chute claim 2 , wherein the plugged chute indicator is in communication with the discharge cute vibrator to automatically vibrate the chute when the discharge chute becomes plugged.4. The apparatus of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SETTING CUTTING TIME OF GASKET DURING MANUFACTURE OF MEA

A method of setting a cutting time of a gasket during manufacture of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is provided. The method includes: moving a reaction sheet, in which electrode layers are formed on an electrolyte membrane with a predetermined interval; photographing a boundary area between the electrolyte membrane and the electrode layer in the moving reaction sheet by using a fixed vision; setting a front end reference line and a rear end reference line between a front-most end and a rear-most end in the boundary area; calculating a trigger reference line between the front end reference line and the rear end reference line, except for a front portion of the front end reference line and a rear portion of the rear end reference line; and calculating a cutting time of a gasket based on the trigger reference line. 1. A method of setting a cutting time of a gasket during manufacture of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) , the method comprising:moving a reaction sheet, in which an electrode layer is formed on an electrolyte membrane with a predetermined interval, in a predetermined direction;photographing a boundary area between the electrolyte membrane and the electrode layer in the moving reaction sheet by using a fixed vision;setting a front end reference line and a rear end reference line between a front-most end and a rear-most end in a form of the electrode layer in the boundary area;calculating a trigger reference line between the front end reference line and the rear end reference line, except for a front portion of the front end reference line and a rear portion of the rear end reference line; andcalculating a cutting time of a gasket, which is to be attached to the boundary area between the electrolyte membrane and the electrode layer, based on the trigger reference line.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the front end reference line and the rear end reference line are preset points between the front-most end and the rear-most end.3. The method of claim ...

CUTTING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR CUTTING FOOD PRODUCTS INTO SMALLER FOOD PRODUCTS

This invention relates to a cutting apparatus for cutting food objects into smaller food products, wherein the cutting apparatus includes an infeed conveyor having a first end and a second end, a conveyor system having a first end and a second end, the conveyor system being arranged such that the first end of the conveyor system is adjacent and parallel to the second end of the infeed conveyor defining a first slit there between, and a first cutting unit having a cutting plane extending through the first slit and controlled by a control unit for cutting food objects conveyed by the infeed conveyor into smaller food products, wherein the first slit and the cutting plane of the cutting unit form an angle to an axis perpendicular to the conveying direction. 1. A cutting apparatus for cutting food objects into smaller food products , comprising:an infeed conveyor having a first end and a second end,a conveyor system having a first end and a second end, the conveyor system being arranged such that the first end of the conveyor system is adjacent and parallel to the second end of the infeed conveyor defining a first slit there between, anda first cutting unit having a cutting plane extending through the first slit and controlled by a control unit for cutting food objects, conveyed by the infeed conveyor into smaller food products,wherein the first slit and the cutting plane of the cutting unit form an angle to an axis perpendicular to the conveying direction.2. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a first scanning device associated with the infeed conveyor for acquiring scanning data of incoming food objects on the infeed conveyor claim 1 , wherein the acquired scanning data is used as control data by the control unit for controlling the first cutting unit.3. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the conveyor system comprises:a conveyor subsystem having a first end and a second end, andan outfeed conveyor having a first end and a ...

Method and apparatus for preparing food, particularly fruit

An apparatus for preparing fruit includes a main housing with a cutting area containing a cutting assembly and a drive assembly, a removable cup assembly for inserting the fruit into the apparatus, and a removable drawer and tray for removing cut pieces of fruit from the apparatus after a cutting operation. The apparatus includes a rinsing assembly for cleaning the fruit and the cutting assembly, and a deflector configured to route cut pieces of fruit into the tray and waste material through a disposal outlet. The cutting assembly is configured to perform one or more cutting operations depending on the type of fruit detected in the cup assembly: wedging for apples, lemons, limes, and pears, and cutting/peeling for oranges and grapefruits. The apparatus quickly prepares various fruits for consumption without requiring an operator to touch the cut pieces of fruit.

CUTTING APPARATUS FOR CUTTING FOOD ITEMS CONVEYED ON A CONVEYOR INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CONVEYOR BELT

This invention relates to a cutting apparatus for cutting food items conveyed on a conveyor including at least one conveyor belt. A cutter is arranged above a gap extending across the at least one conveyor belt. The cutter is positioned in relation to the gap such that the cutting path of the cutter extends through the food items and the gap and below the surface level of the at least one conveyor belt. The cutter is adapted to be connected to a control mechanism for operating crosswise movement of the cutter along the gap. The gap is formed between adjacent elongated supporting means such as rollers with a fixed internal arrangement, where the adjacent elongated supporting means and the cutter is adapted to be connected to a control mechanism for operating back and forth movement of the adjacent elongated supporting means and the cutter parallel to the conveying direction while maintaining the internal arrangement of the adjacent elongated supporting means and the cutter fixed. 1. A cutting system for cutting food items of varying shape and size , the cutting system comprising:a single conveyor belt, the single conveyor belt being an endless conveyor belt configured to convey said food items;a cutter arranged above the conveyor belt, the cutter being adapted for operating crosswise movement in a direction transverse to a conveying direction;an x-ray imaging system configured to image and produce x-ray image data of the food items to be processed while the food items are conveyed on said conveyor belt; anda support system including a first elongated support and a second elongated support that extends parallel to the first elongated support, the first elongated support and the second elongated support being arranged with a fixed arrangement relative to each other;wherein a gap is formed between the first elongated support and the second elongated support, the gap extending across the conveyor belt in a direction transverse to a conveying direction,wherein the cutter ...

SLICING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR SLICING ELASTIC STRANDS IN PARTICULAR MEAT STRANDS

A slicing machine for slicing meat strands that have a cross section that varies over a longitudinal extension in large numbers and as quickly as possible into weight precise slices. In one embodiment, two meat strands are received adjacent to each other in a respective form tube and pushed against a respective separately adjustable stop plate independently from each other by a controlled longitudinal press plunger and compressed in the longitudinal direction. In addition, a cross section of the form tubes may be reduced in a first transversal direction jointly and in a second transversal direction independently from each other and thus the respective meat strand is transversally compressed to a constant cross section prior to slicing. 1. A cutting machine for producing slices in a weight precise manner from meat strands , wherein the cutting machine comprises:a least one form tube that is open at a front end and at a back end, the at least one form tube extending in a longitudinal pressing direction, said longitudinal pressing direction corresponding to an axial direction of a meat strand;a longitudinal press plunger for said at least one form tube, wherein the press plunger is insertable into the at least one form tube from the rear end;a blade for cutting off one or more slice from the meat strand, the blade disposed the front end of the at least one form tube;wherein the at least one form tube is made from a plurality of form tube elements in a circumferential direction which are movable relative to each other in both transversal directions relative to the longitudinal pressing direction and the at least one form tube has a first cross section that is adjustable in both transversal directions relative to the longitudinal pressing direction.2. The cutting machine according to claim 1 , further comprising:a cutting unit for moving the blade in a first transversal direction relative to the longitudinal pressing direction in a controlled manner.3. The cutting ...

CUTTING APPARATUS FOR TAPE

A cutting apparatus for a tape, on a tape conveying path, sequentially including: a feeding assembly, configured to release the tape at an upstream of the tape conveying path; an roller assembly, including a first roller and a second roller opposite to each other and configured to clamp at least part of the tape therebetween and drive the tape to move on the tape conveying path by rotation of at least one of the first roller and the second roller; and a cutter assembly, configured to cut the tape at a downstream of the tape conveying path, wherein, the cutting apparatus further includes a control assembly, configured to control the cutter assembly to cut the tape according to rotation of at least one of the first roller and the second roller. The cutting apparatus can improve cutting efficiency and accuracy of the tape. 1. A cutting apparatus for a tape , sequentially comprising , on a tape conveying path:a feeding assembly, configured to release the tape at an upstream of the tape conveying path;an roller assembly, including a first roller and a second roller opposite to each other and configured to clamp at least part of the tape therebetween and drive the tape to move on the tape conveying path by rotation of at least one of the first roller and the second roller; anda cutter assembly, configured to cut the tape at a downstream of the tape conveying path, wherein,the cutting apparatus further comprises a control assembly, configured to control the cutter assembly to cut the tape according to the rotation of at least one of the first roller and the second roller.2. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the cutter assembly is controlled to cut the tape in response to that the at least one of the first roller and the second roller rotates by a preset angle.3. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a detecting device claim 1 , which is arranged on the first roller and/or the second roller and configured for detecting ...

Tape detection mechanism and tape printing apparatus

A tape detection mechanism including a first pivoting member provided to pivot about a detection pivoting shaft, a second pivoting member linked, to be configured to pivot, to a pivot linking portion provided on the first pivoting member, a pivoting contact section with which the second pivoting member comes into contact when the first pivoting member and the second pivoting member pivot in a first pivoting direction about the detection pivoting shaft as the tape, which is fed thereto, comes into contact with the first pivoting member, and a sensor which detects the second pivoting member which comes into contact with the pivoting contact section.

Alignment of Film in a Conversion Station

A conversion station () comprising a mechanism () operable to support at least some portion of a web (), a conversion device located above the mechanism (), the conversion device operable to traverse a conversion zone () located below the conversion device to bring a cutting member into contact with the web () to convert the web () into one or more individual products (A, A; B, B; C, C), an image capturing device () located above the mechanism () and adjacent to the conversion device but outside the conversion zone (), the image capturing device () positioned at a non-perpendicular imaging angle () relative to a surface plane () of the web (), the image capturing device () operable to capture image information () by imaging the one or more features located on the web () while the features are positioned within the conversion zone (), and a control system operable to align the web () within the conversion zone () based on the image information (). 1. A conversion station comprising:a mechanism to support at least some portion of a manufactured web;a conversion device located above the mechanism, the conversion device operable to traverse a conversion zone located below the conversion device to bring a cutting member into contact with the web to convert the web into one or more individual products;an image capturing device located above the mechanism and adjacent to the conversion device but outside the conversion zone, the image capturing device positioned at a non-perpendicular imaging angle relative to a surface plane of the web, the image capturing device operable to capture image information by imaging the one or more features located on the web while the features are positioned within the conversion zone; anda control system operable to align the web within the conversion zone based on the image information.2. The conversion station of claim 1 , wherein the image capturing device comprises a tiltable image sensing array claim 1 , the image sensing array tiltable ...

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveying portion, a stack portion on which sheets conveyed by the conveying portion are stacked, a first regulating portion regulating a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion in a crossing direction, a second regulating portion regulating a position of a sheet bundle on the stack portion in a conveying direction, a first binding device moved in the crossing direction and binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle by a staple, a second binding device binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple, and a controller positioning the first binding device and binding a corner portion of a sheet bundle by the first binding device. The controller also moves the second binding device and binds a corner portion of a sheet bundle without a staple by the second binding device. 1. A sheet processing apparatus , comprising:a conveying portion which conveys sheets;a stack portion on which sheets conveyed in a conveying direction by the conveying portion are stacked;a first regulating portion which is configured to regulate a position of a sheet bundle stacked on the stack portion, the first regulating portion regulating the position of the sheet bundle in a crossing direction crossing the conveying direction by contacting an end of the sheet bundle in the crossing direction;a second regulating portion which is configured to regulate a position of a sheet bundle, stacked on the stack portion, in the conveying direction by contacting an end of the sheet bundle in the conveying direction;a first binding device which is configured to move in the crossing direction so that the first binding device moves from a first side of the sheet processing apparatus to a second side of the sheet processing apparatus and moves from the second side to the first side, and which is configured to bind a corner portion of a sheet bundle by a staple at a first position, the corner portion including an end where the first regulating ...

Cutting Apparatus

A cutting apparatus for use on a stream of discrete objects is described and which includes a conveying surface for transporting a stream of discrete objects; an image capturing device for capturing images of the discrete objects; a controller coupled to the image capturing device and which identifies foreign objects and unacceptable features of objects being processed; a voice coil actuator mounted above the conveying surface; and a knife mounted on the voice coil actuator and which is reciprocally moved into and out of engagement with objects passing therebeneath. 1. A cutting apparatus for use on a stream of discrete objects , comprising;a conveying surface for transporting a stream of discrete objects along a predetermined course of travel;an image capturing device located in spaced relation relative to the conveying surface, and which generates an image signal which represents the individual discreet objects as they are transported by the conveying surface;a controller coupled in image signal receiving relation relative to the image capturing device, and wherein the controller is operable to identify objects within the stream of discrete objects, and which have unacceptable features, and which further must be removed from the stream of discrete objects, and wherein the controller generates a control signal which identifies a location of an object on the conveying surface which has an unacceptable feature;a voice coil actuator coupled in control signal receiving relation relative to the controller, and which is located in spaced relation relative to the conveying surface, and wherein the voice coil actuator is selectively electrically energized by the controller, and wherein the voice coil actuator further includes a drive member which moves reciprocally relative to the voice coil actuator, and in a direction both towards, and away from the conveying surface; anda knife mounted on the drive member of the voice coil actuator, and wherein the control signal ...

Smart Cutter for High Speed Produce Processing

A produce cutting apparatus is utilized, among other things, for making single cuts in an elongated produce product to trim ends, segment the product into variable length segments, make fixed length segments, and cutting out undesirable portions of the produce product. Using a combination of a feed belt, sensor, radial cutter apparatus and programmable controller, the apparatus precisely locates each cut. The cutting blade makes a single cut with each rotation of the radial cutter apparatus. The apparatus may further have a piece removal system and a product holding system.

A FILLING MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR FILLING A PACKAGE OF A WEB OF PACKAGING MATERIAL WITH A FOOD PRODUCT

The disclosure relates to a filling machine () for filling a package () of a web of packaging material with a food product. The filling machine () comprises a jaw system () adapted to seal the package () after being filled with the food product. The jaw system () is equipped with means () for providing a unique mark () on the package (). The filling machine () further comprises a sensor () arranged downstream of the jaw system () which is adapted to detect the mark () on the package (), and a cutting knife () adapted to cut the package () from the web of packaging material. The cutting knife () is movably arranged in the filling machine (), such that the cutting knife () can be adjusted in relation to the package () based on the detected mark () before cutting the package () from the web of packaging material. The disclosure also relates to a method for filling a package () of a web of packaging material with a food product. 112-. (canceled)13. A filling machine for filling a package of a web of packaging material with a food product , comprising:a jaw system configured to seal the package after being filled with the food product, the jaw system having a marking element configured to provide a unique mark on the package;a sensor arranged downstream of the jaw system and configured to detect the mark on the package; anda cutting knife configured to cut the package from the web of packaging material and configured, before cutting the package from the web of packaging material, to move to a first position relative to the package based on the mark detected by the sensor.14. The filling machine according to claim 13 , wherein the marking element uses magnetizable paint to provide the unique mark on the package.15. The filling device according to claim 13 , wherein the marking element is part of a jaw of the jaw system.16. The filling machine according to claim 13 , wherein the marking element comprises a magnet configured to provide the marking on the package by ...

Slicing method and device

The invention relates to a method for slicing food products having an irregular inner structure such as sausages or ham, wherein the products (11) are cut into slices (S) and especially offset portions or stacked portions are formed and transported away from the slicing area (31). During said slicing process, information on the contour and structure of the slices of products is obtained by means of an opto-electronic detector device in a series of successive detection steps (E) by illuminating the slicing area, whereupon the illuminated rays reflected from the cutting surfaces (13).of the slices of product which are to be respectively separated and from the edge area (15) of said slices are detected and evaluated. Said illumination is carried out in at least one and preferably in all of the detection steps (E) in several directionally independent components (k) which are different from each other at least with respect to an illumination parameter. The invention also relates to a slicing device which is especially suitable for carrying out the inventive slicing method.

Slicing machine for slicing two or more food loaves

Method, device and knife for slicing food

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Abtrennen von Lebensmittelscheiben von mindestens einem Lebensmittelriegel mit einem rotierenden Messer, bei der der Lebensmittelriegel mit mindestens einem Transportmittel in Richtung des Messers transportierbar ist. Des Weiteren betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zum Abtrennen von Lebensmittelscheiben von mindestens einem Lebensmittelriegel mit einem rotierenden Messer, bei der der Lebensmittelriegel mit mindestens einem Transportmittel in Richtung des Messers transportierbar ist, sowie ein Messer zum Aufschneiden von Lebensmitteln. The present invention relates to a method for separating food slices from at least one food bar with a rotating knife, in which the food bar with at least one transport in the direction of the knife is transportable. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a device for separating food slices of at least one food bar with a rotating knife, in which the food bar is transportable with at least one transport in the direction of the knife, and a knife for slicing food.

Method, device and measuring device for cutting open foodstuff

New methods, devices and measuring devices for slicing food are required for solving problems that occur with existing methods and devices and/or for reacting to changes to the food product being sliced. The devices include a blade for slicing food comprising a blade edge and a recess. The recess has a center point and may be employed for mounting and centering the blade on a slicing device. At least one dimension, D, of the recess is a length or diameter of the recess and preferably is at least 140 mm and at most 450 mm. The blade edge preferably has a radius, R, measured from the blade edge to the center point of the recess. The ratio of R/D preferably is less than 2.0 for every point on the blade edge.

Apparatus and method for detecting a formation in a sheet material

An apparatus and method are provided for detecting a formation or change in the consistency of a moving sheet material (10). The apparatus includes a radiation source (14), a radiation receiver (16), a support base (12, 42) for the sheet material, and a signal processor (18) for producing a signal in response to the detection of a formation in the material. The apparatus may be modified to include moving or stationary support bases, and may be further modified to include structure for automatically positioning the source and receiver to optimize the detection of formations.

System for finishing printed labels using multiple X-Y cutters

A label finishing station receives a web carrying printed images for labels arranged so there are a plurality of images formed in rows or ranks across the width of the web. The images are also arranged in longitudinal columns along the length of the web. A cutting station carries a plurality of cutter heads to cut out the plurality of labels forming each row or rank simultaneously. The web, with the label peripheries cut out, may be slit longitudinally and formed into finished rolls of labels.

Device for processing a flat web and method for processing a flat web

Die Vorrichtung (2) zum Bearbeiten einer flächigen Warenbahn (4) weist einen Sensor (24) zur Detektierung von Bearbeitungsmarken (22) der Warenbahn (4) auf. Eine Steuereinheit (12) weist jeder detektierten Bearbeitungsmarke (22) eine erste Ortsinformation (posS<SUB>n</SUB>) zu. Weiterhin weist die Steuereinheit (12) dem Bearbeitungszeitpunkt der Bearbeitungsmarke mit einer Bearbeitungseinheit (14)u. Beide Ortsinformationen (posS<SUB>n</SUB>, posRK<SUB>n</SUB>) werden von der Steuereinheit (12) miteinander zur Ermittlung eines Korrekturwertes (Delta<SUB>n</SUB>) verrechnet. Mittels dieses Korrekturwertes (Delta<SUB>n</SUB>) wird die Bearbeitungsposition der Warenbahn korrigiert. Somit ist der Einsatz eines zweiten Sensors zur Ermittlung des Korrekturwertes (Delta<SUB>n</SUB>) überflüssig, so dass eine steuerungstechnisch einfache Korrektur der Bearbeitungsposition realisiert ist. The device (2) for processing a flat web (4) has a sensor (24) for detecting processing marks (22) of the web (4). A control unit (12) assigns each detected processing mark (22) first location information (posS <SUB> n </ SUB>). Furthermore, the control unit (12) the processing time of the processing mark with a processing unit (14) u. Both location information (posS <SUB> n </ SUB>, posRK <SUB> n </ SUB>) are offset by the control unit (12) with each other to determine a correction value (delta <SUB> n </ SUB>). By means of this correction value (delta <SUB> n </ SUB>), the processing position of the material web is corrected. Thus, the use of a second sensor to determine the correction value (delta <SUB> n </ SUB>) is superfluous, so that a simple control technology correction of the processing position is realized.

Crop shear control

Slicing method and device

The invention relates to a method for slicing food products having an irregular inner structure such as sausages or ham, wherein the products (11) are cut into slices (S) and especially offset portions or stacked portions are formed and transported away from the slicing area (31). During said slicing process, information on the contour and structure of the slices of products is obtained by means of an opto-electronic detector device in a series of successive detection steps (E) by illuminating the slicing area, whereupon the illuminated rays reflected from the cutting surfaces (13).of the slices of product which are to be respectively separated and from the edge area (15) of said slices are detected and evaluated. Said illumination is carried out in at least one and preferably in all of the detection steps (E) in several directionally independent components (k) which are different from each other at least with respect to an illumination parameter. The invention also relates to a slicing device which is especially suitable for carrying out the inventive slicing method.

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Cutting device for cutting thin adhesive bands, especially cord bands

Cutting device for cutting food objects

Apparatus for cutting of winder using for secondary battery

본 발명은 이차전지 권취기에서 로터리 방식의 절단장치를 이용하여 전극을 정지하지 않고 계속 이동하면서 절단함에 의해 이차전지 권취기의 생산인덱스(Index)를 단축하여 단위시간당 생산되는 제품의 수를 증가시킬 수 있는 이차전지용 권취기의 절단장치에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따른 이차전지용 권취기의 절단장치는 기재의 일측에 설치되며, 상기 기재와 접하도록 외주면에 돌출된 커터가 설치되는 커팅롤; 상기 커팅롤과 대향하는 상기 기재의 타측에 설치되는 앤빌롤; 및 상기 커팅롤과 상기 앤빌롤의 작동을 조절하는 제어부;를 포함하되, 상기 제어부는 상기 커팅롤의 회전속도를 조절하는 속도제어부와, 상기 앤빌롤을 이동시킴에 의해 상기 커팅롤과 상기 앤빌롤 간의 간격을 조절하는 위치제어부;를 포함한다. 이러한 구성에 의하여, 생산성이 향상되어 설비대수를 줄여서 생산라인을 구성할 수 있음으로써, 설비 투자비를 절감할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 설비 설치에 필요한 공정면적을 감소시킬 수 있다. The present invention is to reduce the production index of the secondary battery winding machine by cutting while continuing to move without stopping the electrode using a rotary type cutting device in the secondary battery winding machine to increase the number of products produced per unit time The present invention relates to a cutting device for a secondary battery winder. Cutting device for a secondary battery winding machine according to the present invention is installed on one side of the substrate, the cutting roll protruding on the outer circumferential surface to contact the substrate; Anvil rolls installed on the other side of the substrate opposite to the cutting rolls; And a control unit for controlling the operation of the cutting roll and the anvil roll, wherein the control unit includes a speed control unit for adjusting a rotational speed of the cutting roll, and the cutting roll and the anvil roll by moving the anvil roll. It includes; position control unit for adjusting the interval between. By such a configuration, productivity can be improved and the production line can be configured by reducing the number of facilities, thereby reducing the capital investment cost and reducing the process area required for installing the facilities. 권취기, 로터리, 커팅롤, 앤빌롤, 속도제어부, 위치제어부 Winding machine, rotary, cutting roll, anvil roll, speed controller, position controller

Cutting-line formation device and cutting-line formation method

절입선의 방향이 광학 필름 적층체의 측연부(側緣部)에 대해서 정확하게 직각이 되도록, 광학 필름 적층체에 연속적으로 절입선을 형성할 수 있는 절입선형성장치를 제공한다. 절입선형성장치는, 광학 필름 적층체에, 절입선형성수단을 이용하여, 광학 필름 적층체의 긴 방향과 직교하는 폭방향의 절입선을, 캐리어 필름만을 남겨 연속적으로 형성한다. 본 장치는, 절입선형성수단과, 제 1, 제 2 및 제 3의 검출 수단을 가진다. 제 1의 검출 수단은, 광학 필름 적층체의 측연부에 있어서의 제 1의 부분을 검출한다. 제 2의 검출 수단은, 제 1의 부분의 하류 측에 위치하는 측연부의 제 2의 부분과, 1개 선행하는 절입선의 일부분을 검출한다. 제 3의 검출 수단은, 1개 선행하는 절입선의 상기 일부분과는 구별되는 다른 일부분을 검출한다. 본 장치는, 절입선형성수단과, 제 1의 검출 수단과, 제 2의 검출 수단과, 제 3의 검출 수단을, 미리 정해진 상대적인 위치 관계를 유지하면서 이동시키는 이동 수단을 포함한다. 제어 수단은, 절입선의 방향이 광학 필름 적층체의 측연부에 대해서 직각이 되도록 이동 수단의 구동을 제어한다. There is provided a cut line forming apparatus capable of continuously forming a cut line in an optical film laminate so that the direction of the cut line is exactly perpendicular to the side edge of the optical film laminate. The sectioning line forming apparatus successively forms, in the optical film laminate, a section line extending in the width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the optical film laminate, leaving only the carrier film using the section line forming means. The apparatus has cutting line forming means and first, second and third detecting means. The first detecting means detects the first portion in the side edge portion of the optical film laminate. The second detection means detects a second portion of the side edge portion located on the downstream side of the first portion and a portion of one preceding cutting line. The third detecting means detects another part different from the above part of the preceding leading edge line. The apparatus includes moving means for moving the cutting line forming means, the first detecting means, the second detecting means, and the third detecting means while maintaining a predetermined relative positional relationship. The control means controls driving of the moving means so that the direction of the cut-off line is perpendicular to the side edge portions of the optical film laminate.

Optical film cutting device, method for cutting optical film and recording medium

An optical film cutting device is a conveyance part which conveys a strip | belt-shaped optical film from a 1st position to a 2nd position, an imaging part which image | photographs the 3rd position on the conveyance path | route of an optical film, and a 2nd position from a 1st position. To that end, the optical film is conveyed by the conveying unit by the primary conveying amount, the optical film is imaged by the imaging unit, and the secondary conveying amount is calculated based on the second position and the position of the optical film captured by the imaging unit, The control unit which further conveys an optical film by a conveyance part by a 2nd conveyance amount toward a 2nd position, and the optical film conveyed by the 1st conveyance amount and a 2nd conveyance amount by a conveyance part are in the conveyance path | route. It has a 1st cutting part cut | disconnected in a 4th position.

APPARATUS AND FEEDING METHOD

Multi-component synthetic closure and method of manufacture thereof

A multi-component synthetic closure and/or a rod-shaped intermediate product which incorporate printed indicia comprising ink that is invisible under normal lighting and/or temperature conditions and a continuous, in-line manufacturing process therefor are described. In the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the core member of the synthetic closure and/or the rod-shaped intermediate product can be formed by a continuous extrusion process which enables the core to be manufactured as an elongated, continuous length of material. As the continuous elongated length of extruded material forming the central core is advanced from the extruder towards an outer skin forming station, the central core passes through a printing station for forming any desired indicia among which can be a registration mark that can be invisible under normal lighting and/or temperature conditions on the outer surface of the central core prior to the application of the outer skin layer.

METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF MATERIALS

Novel Device for Cutting Electrode Sheet and Secondary Battery Manufactured Using the Same

본 발명은 일면 또는 양면에 전극 활물질이 도포되어 있는 연속적인 전극시트가 둘 이상 적층된 전극시트 적층체로부터 다수의 단위전극 적층체들을 제조하기 위해 상기 전극시트 적층체를 커팅하는 장치로서, 위치 고정된 상태에서 전극시트 적층체를 커팅하여 단위전극 적층체를 제조하는 커터(cutter); 및 전극시트 적층체가 공급되는 방향을 기준으로 커터의 전방에 위치하며, 상기 커터의 동작에 맞춰 단위전극 적층체에 대응하는 크기인 1피치씩 전극시트 적층체를 인취하여 상기 커터로 이송하는 둘 이상의 이송 그립퍼들(grippers); 을 포함하고 있고, 상기 이송 그립퍼들 중 하나의 이송 그립퍼가 전극시트 적층체를 인취하여 이송하는 과정을 수행할 때, 나머지 이송 그립퍼들은 인취를 위한 위치로 이동하는 커팅 장치를 제공한다. The present invention is a device for cutting the electrode sheet stack to produce a plurality of unit electrode stacks from an electrode sheet stack of two or more continuous electrode sheets are coated on one or both sides of the electrode active material, the position is fixed A cutter for manufacturing the unit electrode stack by cutting the electrode sheet stack in a closed state; And two or more electrodes positioned at the front of the cutter based on the direction in which the electrode sheet stack is supplied, and taking the electrode sheet stack by one pitch corresponding to the operation of the cutter and transferring the electrode sheet stack to the cutter. Transfer grippers; It includes, and when the transfer gripper of one of the transfer grippers to carry out the process of taking the electrode sheet stack by the transfer, the remaining transfer grippers provide a cutting device to move to the position for take-up.

A kind of belt cutting device

本发明的实施例提供一种胶带切割装置，涉及胶带切割技术领域，提高胶带的切割效率和准确性。所述胶带切割装置包括供料组件、控制组件、刀具组件以及相对设置的第一滚轮和第二滚轮，待切割的胶带的一端设置于所述供料组件上，另一端压合于所述第一滚轮和所述第二滚轮之间，所述控制组件可控制所述第一滚轮和/或所述第二滚轮转过预定圈数和角度，当所述第一滚轮和/或所述第二滚轮转过预定圈数和角度时，所述第一滚轮和所述第二滚轮之间的胶带移动与所述预定圈数和角度相应的距离，所述刀具组件用于对胶带进行切割，所述刀具组件用于对胶带进行切割。本发明所述的胶带切割装置用于切割胶带。

Procédé de réglage de la vitesse d'un dispositif de coupe

Blade divider calibration

校准在分割系统中用于将工件切割成多个切片的刀具的操作，其中工件沿着驱动的传送装置被运送经过扫描仪然后被传送到切割设备。校准方法采用校正算法来校正分割系统的一个或多个部件的状况的变数或限制和/或分割系统的操作或操作能力的变化或限制。校正算法还可以将待切割工件的物理状况、构造或成分以及工件在分割操作之前和/或期间是否在传送装置上移动纳入考量。

Rotary punching machine

Linerless label product, method of making, apparatus and method for dispensing the product

A linerless label product, method of making, apparatus and method for dispensing the product wherein a convolutely wound web roll has one face coated with pressure sensitive adhesive while the other face is coated with a release material, the adhesive is interrupted in longitudinally spaced areas to provide transversely extending bands free of pressure sensitive adhesive with the web areas between bands being labels embodying alpha shapes, numeric shapes, graphics, thermally activated material and/or self-contained material; the preparation method including providing signal-stimulating means for each band and the apparatus and method of dispensing employs sensing of the signal-stimulating means to transversely sever the web in the bands.

Scanning device and method for determining the contours of an object

The scanning device (1) comprises a light source (7) for generating a light pattern on the surface of an object (2), and a camera (12) for detecting the light pattern on the surface of the object. The light source has an incoherent light source. The light source is a point light source. The incoherent light source is a light emitting diode. An independent claim is also included for a method for determining the contour of an object.

Food article feed apparatus for a food article slicing machine

A loaf feed apparatus for a food article slicing machine. The apparatus has at least a first conveyor driven by a hollow shaft and a second conveyor driven by a second shaft. The second shaft independently operates within said hollow shaft. The hollow shaft and the second shaft are driven by independent drive sources. The apparatus also includes at least one lower conveyor driven by a drive roller having a outer diameter and a recessed diameter where the drive belt is connected around the recessed diameter and the conveyor belt is connected around the outer diameter. The drive belt operates within an area defined by the first conveyor belt. The apparatus also has a loaf gate for separating a slicing station from the loaf feed apparatus.

Slicing method and device

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Aufschneiden von Lebensmittelprodukten mit ungleichmässiger Innenstruktur, wie z.B. Wurst oder Schinken, bei dem die Produkte (11) in Scheiben (S) geschnitten und insbesondere geschindelte Portionen oder Stapelportionen gebildet und aus dem Aufschneidebereich (31) abtransportiert werden, und bei dem während des Aufschneidens mittels einer optoelektronischen Erfassungseinrichtung in aufeinanderfolgenden Erfassungsvorgängen (E) Informationen über die Kontur und die Struktur der Produktscheiben gewonnen werden, indem der Aufschneidebereich ausgeleuchtet und von den Schnittflächen (13) der jeweils vom Produkt abzutrennenden Scheiben und aus dem Randbereich (15) der Scheiben reflektierte Ausleuchtstrahlung nachgewiesen und ausgewertet wird, wobei in wenigstens einem und bevorzugt in jedem Erfassungsvorgang (E) die Ausleuchtung in mehreren richtungsunabhängigen Komponenten (k) durchgeführt wird, die sich zumindest hinsichtlich eines Ausleuchtparameters voneinander unterscheiden. Die Erfindung betrifft ausserdem eine Aufschneidevorrichtung, die insbesondere zur Durchführung eines derartigen Aufschneideverfahrens geeignet ist.

Slicing method and device

The invention relates to a method for slicing food products having an irregular inner structure such as sausages or ham, wherein the products (11) are cut into slices (S) and especially offset portions or stacked portions are formed and transported away from the slicing area (31). During said slicing process, information on the contour and structure of the slices of products is obtained by means of an opto-electronic detector device in a series of successive detection steps (E) by illuminating the slicing area, whereupon the illuminated rays reflected from the cutting surfaces (13).of the slices of product which are to be respectively separated and from the edge area (15) of said slices are detected and evaluated. Said illumination is carried out in at least one and preferably in all of the detection steps (E) in several directionally independent components (k) which are different from each other at least with respect to an illumination parameter. The invention also relates to a slicing device which is especially suitable for carrying out the inventive slicing method.

Slicing method and device

The invention relates to a method for slicing food products having an irregular inner structure such as sausages or ham, wherein the products ( 11 ) are cut into slices (S) and especially offset portions or stacked portions are formed and transported away from the slicing area ( 31 ). During said slicing process, information on the contour and structure of the slices of products is obtained by means of an opto-electronic detector device in a series of successive detection steps (E) by illuminating the slicing area, whereupon the illuminated rays reflected from the cutting surfaces ( 13 ) of the slices of product which are to be respectively separated and from the edge area ( 15 ) of said slices are detected and evaluated Said illumination is carried out in at least one and preferably in all of the detection steps (E) in several directionally independent components (k) which are different from each other at least with respect to an illumination parameter. The invention also relates to a slicing device which is especially suitable for carrying out the inventive slicing method.