Film clamping and cutting device of film wrapping machine

A film clamping and cutting device of a film wrapping machine is revealed. A connecting plate of a film clamping and cutting unit is located by a braking part. Moreover, by moment of a rotating machinery before stopping, a film clamping and cutting unit main body assembled on the rotating machinery is driven to continue moving. Under the movement of the unit main body, a pulling force is generated by a pull cord arranged between the connecting plate and a vertical-wheel of the unit main body. The pulling force rotates the vertical-wheel so that both a film clamping and cutting rod assembled with the vertical-wheel and a clamp fall toward a blade block to clamp and cut off a film. The film is also pulled and cut by an elastic recovery force of the film clamping and cutting rod. Therefore automatic film clamping and cutting is carried out.

Food product slicer with gauge plate based shutdown operation

A food product slicer includes a carriage assembly is mounted to the base for reciprocal movement back and forth past a cutting edge of a knife. An adjustable gauge plate provides variable slice thickness for food product carried by the carriage assembly. During automatic slicing, when the gauge plate is moved from the open position to the closed position, a slicer controller automatically shuts down the carriage drive in a controlled manner that causes the carriage to stop at its most forward position.

Apparatus and Method for Cutting a Cathode Ray Tube

An apparatus for cutting a cathode ray tube comprises a support means for supporting the screen of the cathode ray tube, first and second sensors for determining the external dimensions of the screen, first and second spaced diamond cutting means, and displacement means for moving the support means relative to the diamond cutting means. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for cutting a cathode ray tube having a funnel and a screen , the apparatus comprising:a support means that supports a cathode ray tube with the screen contacting the support means,first and second sensors that determine the external dimensions of the screen,first and second diamond cutting means,means for varying the spacing between the first and second diamond cutting means based on the external dimensions of the screen determined by the first and second sensors,displacement means configured to move the support means along an axis of displacement relative to the diamond cutting means, androtation means configured to adjust the angular position of the support means,the apparatus being configured to operate by displacing a cathode ray tube in a first direction along the axis of displacement between the cutting means to perform a first cut, by rotating the support member through 90°, and by displacing the cathode ray tube in a second direction opposite to the first direction along the axis of displacement between the cutting means to perform a second cut.22. An apparatus as claimed in claim 21 , in which the displacement means is configured to move the support means relative to the diamond cutting means at a variable speed.23. An apparatus as claimed in claim 21 , in which the displacement means is a table mounted on parallel rails.24. An apparatus as claimed in claim 23 , further comprising a variable speed electric or hydraulic motor which is coupled to the displacement means by a rack and pinion mechanism.25. An apparatus as claimed in claim 21 , in which the vertical position of the support means ...

Systems and Methods of Feeding Hook Fastening Elements

Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line are disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line. Also disclosed is a system for facilitating the continuous feeding of hook fastening tape through the system. 1. A system for facilitating the continuous feeding of hook fastening tape through the system , the system comprising:two or more spool boxes, each of the spool boxes comprising a plurality of spools of hook fastening tape;a feed motor that pulls the hook fastening tape off of the plurality of spools and through the system;a detector proximate the feed motor that detects the presence of the hook fastening tape; anda controller that controls operation of the feed motor based on whether the detector detects the presence of the hook fastening tape and based on demand for the hook fastening tape, andwherein the feeding of the hook fastening tape off of the plurality of spools includes transitioning from one of the plurality of spools to another of the plurality of spools, as well as transitioning from one of the two or more spool boxes to another of the two or more spool boxes.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the demand for the hook fastening tape is communicated from an accumulator positioned to receive the hook fastening tape from the feed motor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the accumulator comprises at least two switches that communicate the demand to the controller based on a detection of a relative amount of the hook fastening tape moving through the accumulator.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hook fastening tape is fed to a cutter by a cutter feed motor.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hook fastening tape comprises a plurality of ...

MICRO-CUTTING SYSTEMS FOR FORMING CUTS IN PRODUCTS

Micro-cutting machines for forming cuts in catheters, guidewires, and similar products, are disclosed, including a micro-cutting machine that can directly control the dimensions of the resultant beams being cut into products, and that can capture images of each cut for feedback control and accuracy verification. 1. A micro-cutting system for forming cuts along a length of a stock material to form a product , comprising:a cutting apparatus including a first cutting member, a second cutting member, and one or more motors operably coupled to said first cutting member and said second cutting member, said one or more motors configured to control a relative gap distance along a Y-axis between said first cutting member and said second cutting member and further configured to move said first cutting member and said second cutting member substantially parallel to a Z-axis to form a plurality of pairs of cuts in a length of stock material, each pair of cuts leaving a resultant beam in the stock material based on said relative gap distance; anda stock material controller configured to hold the stock material and feed the stock material along an X-axis through said cutting apparatus, said stock material controller further configured to selectively rotate the stock material by one or more predetermined angles around the X-axis between the plurality of pairs of cuts to form one or more offsets between the plurality of pairs of cuts.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first cutting member or said second cutting member includes a blade having a blade thickness between about 0.002 inches and about 0.008 inches.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the resultant beam is selected from the group consisting of a radius cut beam claim 1 , a straight cut beam claim 1 , a convex cut beam claim 1 , and a spiral cut beam.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said one or more predetermined angles is between about 5 degrees and 90 degrees.5. The system of claim 1 ...

Sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus

A sheet processing apparatus, by which a failure in control does not occur even if cutting wastes are conveyed by a conveying unit and an image forming apparatus having the sheet processing apparatus are provided. The sheet processing apparatus has a cutter unit for cutting a sheet, a dust box for accommodating the cutting wastes, a conveying belt pair which conveys the cut sheet, sensors for detecting the sheet conveyed by the conveying belt pair, and a controller for controlling conveyance of the sheet based on the signals detected by the sensors, wherein when the length of the sheet detected by the sensor is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the controller does not determine the sheet as a sheet.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CUTTER AND PAPER HANDLING PLANT

In a method for cutting a paper web during movement of the same for generating a plurality of individual sheets for processing by a paper handling plant, the paper web is driven at a high web speed. The cutter is driven to cut the moving paper web into the individual sheets. The paper web can be stopped between successive cuts in a controlled manner. 1. A method for cutting a paper web during movement of the same for generating a plurality of individual sheets for processing by a paper handling plant , comprising:driving the paper web at a high web speed; anddriving a rotary cutter to cut the moving paper web into the individual sheets;wherein the paper web runs continuously between two cuts; andwherein, in case of an event, the paper web can be stopped in a controlled manner prior to the next step.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the paper web is cut at successive cutting instants claim 1 , wherein the interval between two immediately successive cutting instants defines a cutting cycle.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the paper web is decoupled between a paper supply and the rotary cutter claim 1 , e.g. by at least one loop.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the paper web can be restarted immediately after stopping.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a feed drive for the paper web is implemented to stop the decoupled paper web within a cutting cycle in a controlled manner.6. A method for controlling a rotary cutter for cutting a printed paper web during movement of the same for generating a plurality of individual sheets for processing by a paper handling plant claim 1 , comprising:feeding the printed paper web at a predetermined web speed; anddriving the rotary cutter at a predetermined cutter speed;wherein prior to cutting the printed paper web for generating at least one predetermined individual sheet, a cutting instant for cross cutting the paper web is determined based on first information gathered from the printed ...

FOOD CUTTING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a device for cutting material, mainly foods, vegetables or fruits. The device comprises housing with a cutting chamber having open top, inside the cutting chamber there is a movable first cutter and at the bottom of the chamber a stationary second cutter. Device comprises a lever attached pivotally to the housing, wherein the lever is attached in an articulated manner to a first cutter such that when lever is pivoted, the first cutter is moved along the bottom of the chamber from one end of the chamber towards the first material ejector. The further movement of the lever moves the first cutter into the first material ejector for ejecting material from between the cutting edges of the first cutter and moves the second ejector also attached to the lever into the cutting chamber for ejecting material through the cutting edges of the second cutter. 1. Device for cutting material , mainly foods , vegetables or fruits , said device comprising:a housing, said housing comprising a rectangular cutting chamber with open top, in the cutting chamber a movable first cutter with the cutting edges and at the bottom of the cutting chamber a stationary second cutter with cutting edges and at one end of the cutting chamber a material ejector for ejecting a material between the cutting edges of the first cutter,a lever attached pivotally around the pivoting axle to the housing, where in relation to the pivoting axle on one side of the lever said first cutter is attached in an articulated manner to the lever such, that when lever is pivoted around the pivoting axle, the first cutter is caused to move linearly and parallel to the bottom of the cutting chamber from one end of the cutting chamber towards the first material ejector for ejecting material from between the cutting edges of the first cutter at the other end of the cutting chamber characterized in thatfurther pivotal movement of the lever in the same direction causes the first cutter to move ...

METHOD OF, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MACHINE CUTTING SEVERAL PARTS OF A PIECE OF MATERIAL USING CONTROLLING RULES AND VARIABLES FOR CUTTING

The present invention relates to a method and a system for machine cutting several parts () out of a piece of material using a beam cutting technology. The invention provides a set of controlling rules and variables for cutting two dimensional shapes or patterns. One rule or a combination of several rules are used for the cutting operation depending on the shape or pattern to be cut, the shape or pattern forming the parts () out of the piece of material. The present invention specifically teaches that the set of controlling rules comprises rules for the forming of a cluster (A) of parts with free form shapes, the parts being positioned so close to each other so that only the thickness of one cut from the cutting beam is found between adjacent parts whenever the shape of the parts allows it. 1. A method for machine cutting several parts out of a piece of material using a beam cutting technology , said method providing a set of controlling rules and variables for cutting two dimensional shapes or patterns , where one rule or a combination of several rules are used for the cutting operation depending on the shape or pattern to be cut , said shape or pattern forming said parts out of said piece of material , wherein said set of controlling rules comprises rules for the forming of a cluster of parts with free form shapes , said parts being separated by one cut from the cutting beam and positioned so close to each other so that only the thickness of said one cut from the cutting beam is found between adjacent parts whenever the shape of said parts allows it.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said set of controlling rules comprises rules for joining said parts together with one or several pockets within said cluster by micro joints holding respective part together with a pocket claim 1 , and that a micro joint is made by starting the cut of a contour a set distance into the contour to be cut claim 1 , or by stopping the cut of a contour a set distance before the ...

Method and Apparatus for Making a Fiber Reinforced Article

A method and apparatus for producing an article. The method includes providing a fiber material, splitting the fiber material with a splitting roller having a set of grooves that extend continuously around a circumference of the splitting roller, and cutting the fiber material to a desired length. 1. A method of producing an article , comprising:providing a fiber material configured as a ribbon that includes a plurality of fibers;splitting the fiber material with a splitting roller having a set of grooves that extend continuously around a circumference of the splitting roller such that the splitting roller engages the ribbon and separates the ribbon into bundles without cutting the fiber material; andcutting the fiber material to a desired length.2. The method of wherein the plurality of fibers of the fiber material are arranged generally parallel to each other and wherein at least some of the fibers are discontinuous with respect to each other.3. The method of wherein members of the set of grooves are disposed substantially parallel to each other.4. The method of wherein each member of the set of grooves extends substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the splitting roller.5. The method of wherein a tooth is disposed between adjacent members of the set of grooves claim 1 , wherein a tip of the tooth is provided with a continuous curved surface.6. The method of wherein the splitting roller does not rotate against a feed direction of the fiber material.7. The method of wherein a drive roller engages an exterior surface of the splitting roller to rotate the splitting roller.8. The method of wherein the drive roller engages and rotates a cutting roller that is spaced apart from the splitting roller.9. The method of wherein the fiber material is carbon fiber.10. An apparatus for producing a fiber reinforced article claim 1 , comprising:a splitting roller configured to rotate about a first axis, the splitting roller having a set of grooves that extend around ...

PROCESS FOR PREPARING RECTANGULAR PIECES AT HIGH CUTTING EFFICIENCY

Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing one or more kinds of rectangular unit pieces from a long base material sheet at a predetermined angle through a continuous cutting process using a cutting frame, the method including (a) manufacturing a base material sheet of a laminate structure having two or more stacked sheets and winding the base material sheet on a roll, (b) continuously feeding the base material sheet, wound on the roll, (c) cutting the fed base material sheet using a cutting frame having cutters mounted or formed therein in a structure in which the cutters correspond to rectangular unit pieces to be manufactured, the cutters being arranged such that the shapes of opposite side ends of the cutters coincide with each other when the cutters are successively arranged, the cutting being carried out while the base material sheet is partially overlapped such that a length (‘pitch’) for a one-time cutting process is equal to a spacing distance between the opposite side ends of the cutters in the longitudinal direction are equal to each other at arbitrary heights of the cutting frame, (d) winding a scrap, produced after the cutting of the rectangular unit pieces, on another roll, and (e) transferring the cut rectangular unit pieces. 1. A method of manufacturing one or more kinds of rectangular unit pieces from a long base material sheet at a predetermined angle through a continuous cutting process using a cutting frame , the method comprising:(a) manufacturing a base material sheet of a laminate structure having two or more stacked sheets and winding the base material sheet on a roll;(b) continuously feeding the base material sheet, wound on the roll;(c) cutting the fed base material sheet using a cutting frame having cutters mounted or formed therein in a structure in which the cutters correspond to rectangular unit pieces to be manufactured, the cutters being arranged such that the shapes of opposite side ends of the cutters coincide with each other when ...

Product slicer and automatic slicer engagement mechanism

A product slicer incorporating an automatic slicer engagement mechanism attached to a carriage assembly for quick, safe, reliable, and releasable engagement with a belt to provide powered automated slicing, and disengagement to allow manual slicing.

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 ...

FIXED-QUANTITY MEAT SLICER FOR CHILLED MEAT

The present invention relates to a fixed-quantity meat slicer for chilled meat, comprising: a meat loading part having a loading groove on which meat is loaded; a meat pressing part which is disposed on the upper side of the meat loading part, and which presses the meat in a vertical direction during downward movement; a horizontal driving part disposed at one side of the meat loading part so as to press the meat in a horizontal direction; a flange disposed on the other side of the meat loading part so as to form an outlet through which the meat is exposed to the outside according to the forward movement of the horizontal driving part; a restriction cover which is hinge-driven so as to open or close the outlet of the flange, and which prevents the forward movement of the meat when the outlet is closed; a cutter for cutting the meat that moves forward out of the outlet of the flange; and an input part for inputting meat cutting information. 1. A fixed-quantity meat slicer for chilled meat , comprising:a meat loading part having a loading groove in which meat is loaded;a meat pressing part which is disposed on an upper side of the meat loading part, and is configured to press the meat placed in the loading groove in a vertical direction during downward movement;a horizontal driving part disposed at one side of the meat loading part to press the meat in a horizontal direction and to press the meat placed in the loading groove into a constant volume, and to move forward the meat by a predetermined cutting size;a flange disposed at the other side of the meat loading part to form an outlet through which the meat is exposed to the outside according to forward movement of the horizontal driving part;a restriction cover which is hinge-driven to open or close the outlet of the flange, and is configured to prevent forward movement of the meat to press the meat placed in the loading groove into a constant volume when the outlet is closed;a cutter configured to cut the meat ...

PRECISION POSITIONING DEVICE OF A UNIT-TYPE DIE CUTTING & HOT STAMPING MACHINE AND A WORKING METHOD THEREOF

A precision positioning device of a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine includes a positioning element on an input end of a first imprinting element and a positioning element on an output end of each imprinting element. Two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together. Each positioning element is constituted by a positioning assembly installed symmetrically on each end of the imprinting element. The positioning assembly includes a positioning rod which can rotate against an installation shaft. Each positioning rod includes a positioning block which is provided with a reference surface. A rear side of the gripper is provided with a reference matching surface. By the positioning elements, the accuracy in the art of die cutting & hot stamping can be assured when the machine is performing a multiple-working-position procedure. 1. A precision positioning device of a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine , the unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine including two imprinting elements , and paper of the imprinting elements being delivered by a gripper installed on a chain; the precision positioning device comprising a positioning element disposed on an input end of a first imprinting element and a positioning element disposed on an output end of each imprinting element , wherein two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together , each positioning element is disposed parallel along the direction of deliver of the chain , the positioning element is constituted by a positioning assembly installed on each end of the imprinting element , the positioning assembly includes a positioning rod which rotates against an installation shaft , each positioning rod is provided with a positioning block , the positioning block is provided with a reference surface , a rear side of the gripper is provided with a reference matching surface , and the ...

SELF-POWERED TIMBER SLASHER

Disclosed is a self-powered timber slasher. The self-powered timber slasher includes a self-propelled carrier and a powered circular saw mounted on a first end of the self-propelled carrier, wherein the powered circular saw is configured to cut timber. Further, a hydraulic motor coupled to the powered circular saw impart a rotational motion to the powered circular saw based on a flow of the hydraulic fluid that is stored with a hydraulic tank as the hydraulic motor is in fluid connection with the hydraulic tank. Yet further, the self-powered timber slasher a wireless controller electrically coupled to the powered circular saw. The wireless controller is configured to control operation of the powered circular saw based on a command received over a wireless communication channel. 1. A self-powered timber slasher comprising:a self-propelled carrier;a powered saw mounted on a first end of the self-propelled carrier, the powered saw being configured to cut timber;a wireless controller electrically coupled to the powered saw, the wireless controller being configured to control operation of the powered saw based on a command received over a wireless communication channel;a hydraulic tank configured to store a hydraulic fluid;a hydraulic motor coupled to the powered saw, the hydraulic motor being configured to impart a rotational motion to the powered saw based on a flow of the hydraulic fluid, the hydraulic motor being in fluid connection with the hydraulic tank; anda hydraulic pump configured to transport the hydraulic fluid between the hydraulic tank and the hydraulic motor, the hydraulic pump being in fluid connection with each of the hydraulic tank and the hydraulic motor.2. The self-powered timber slasher of further comprising at least one mobility device attached to the self-propelled carrier claim 1 , wherein the at least one mobility device facilitates mobility of the self-powered timber slasher.3. The self-powered timber slasher of claim 2 , wherein the at least ...

PRECISION POSITIONING DEVICE OF A UNIT-TYPE DIE CUTTING & HOT STAMPING MACHINE AND A WORKING METHOD THEREOF

A precision positioning device of a unit-type die cutting & hot stamping machine includes a positioning element on an input end of a first imprinting element and a positioning element on an output end of each imprinting element. Two neighboring positioning elements accomplish the positioning between the two positioning elements together. Each positioning element is constituted by a positioning assembly installed symmetrically on each end of the imprinting element. The positioning assembly includes a positioning rod which can rotate against an installation shaft. Each positioning rod includes a positioning block which is provided with a reference surface. A rear side of the gripper is provided with a reference matching surface. By the positioning elements, the accuracy in the art of die cutting & hot stamping can be assured when the machine is performing a multiple-working-position procedure. 1. A working method of a precision positioning device of a unit-type die cutting and hot stamping machine having two imprinting elements , and paper of the imprinting elements being delivered by a gripper installed on a chain , comprising following steps:a) selecting a positioning element as a positioning reference, meaning that matching between a positioning block on a positioning rod and the corresponding reference matching surface on the gripper of that positioning element is used as the positioning reference;b) adjusting other positioning elements to accomplish positioning, meaning that distance between the positioning block on the positioning rod and the corresponding reference matching surface on the gripper in each positioning element is adjusted to assure that the distance between two grippers is constant, thereby accomplishing the positioning work.2. The working method of the precision positioning device of a unit-type die cutting and hot stamping machine claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein for fine tuning the distance between the reference matching surface and the ...

Detachable cutting head for the apparatus for feeding sets of filter segments, drive apparatus for detachable cutting head and method of replacement of detachable cutting head

The object of the application is a detachable cutting head for an apparatus for feeding filter segments provided with a drum conveyor having flutes for crosswise movement of filter rods, provided with circular knives situated in knife units mounted in the housing of the head, characterized in that it comprises a housing of the head ( 8 ) provided with a reference surface ( 23 ) for positioning in the apparatus for feeding filter segments; seatings ( 20, 21 ) for positioning the knife units ( 10 ) and lead-out channels ( 25 ), knife units ( 10 ) with circular knives ( 6 ), whereas the positioning seatings ( 20, 21 ) are situated so that the circular knives ( 6 ) do not overlap. Furthermore, the object of the application is a drive apparatus of a cutting head and a method of coupling a cutting head.

SEPARATOR FOR PROVIDING SEGMENTS OF COLLATED FASTENERS

The present invention relates to a separator, a separator combined or integrated with a collator and a method of such separators, in order to provide segments of collated fasteners. Segments of collated fasteners are mainly used by builders, who are assembling e.g. wooden structures or for mounting purposes, to engage the fasteners by shooting or screwing the fastener into a structure with a pneumatically operated tool such as a nail gun. The separator is adapted for receiving a continuous flow of collated fasteners, wherein the separator comprises—a fastener counter connected to a controller and configured to send a signal to the controller corresponding to at least one fastener having been counted,—a puncher adapted for punching an end section of at least one fastener to separate a segment including a plurality of collated fasteners in a punching direction, and where the controller is configured to timely activate the puncher, when a predetermined number of collated fasteners in the continuous flow have been counted and a corresponding time for the counting of the predetermined number of collated fasteners has been determined. 1. A separator for providing segments of collated fasteners , wherein the separator is configured to receive a continuous flow of collated fasteners , and wherein the separator comprises:a fastener counter connected to a controller and configured to send a signal to the controller corresponding to at least one fastener having been counted, anda puncher adapted for punching an end section of at least one fastener to separate a segment including a plurality of collated fasteners in a punching direction,wherein the controller is configured to timely activate the puncher, when a predetermined number of collated fasteners in the continuous flow have been counted and a corresponding time for the counting of the predetermined number of collated fasteners has been determined.215-. (canceled)16. The separator according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

CUTTING APPARATUS

A cutting apparatus includes a crop mark print controller and a front/back determiner. The crop mark print controller prints a first crop mark on a front side of a medium and then print a second crop mark over the first crop mark. The second crop mark is larger in size than the first crop mark. The front/back determiner determines that the medium is placed, with its front side facing upward, when only the second crop mark is detected by a crop mark detector, and determine that the medium is placed, with its back side facing upward, when a pattern including the first crop mark and the second crop mark overlapping one another is detected by the crop mark detector. 1. A cutting apparatus comprising:a support that supports a medium made of a transparent material, the medium including a front side and a back side opposite to the front side;a print head that performs printing on the medium supported on the support;a cutting head that cuts the medium supported on the support;a printing controller that performs control to cause the print head to face the front side of the medium and print an image and a crop mark on the front side;a cutting controller that performs control to cause the cutting head to face the medium and cut the medium;a memory that stores a cut line provided for the image and along which the medium is to be cut by the cutting head when the medium supported on the support is placed, with the front side facing upward; anda crop mark detector that detects the crop mark; wherein the crop mark includes a first crop mark and a second crop mark;the printing controller includes a crop mark print controller that prints the first crop mark on the front side of the medium with a first color and then prints the second crop mark over the first crop mark with a second color different from the first color, the second crop mark being larger in size than the first crop mark such that the second crop mark covers the first crop mark; and 'a front/back determiner that ...

Device and Method for Performing Cross Cuts on Workpieces of Wood

The device has a sawing station with cross-cut saw downstream of a feed transport device feeding workpieces to a transport unit of the sawing station that has a drive separate from that of the feed transport device. The feed transport device has a retaining/accumulating unit driven independently of a transport element of the feed transport device and subjecting the workpieces to a slower supply speed than the transport element. A transfer transport device is located between retaining/accumulating unit and sawing station. The drive of the transport element of the transfer transport device is controlled/adjusted independent of or by the drive of the retaining/accumulating unit via mechanically coupled step-up gear. The workpieces initially accumulate in the feed transport device and abut each other and are then transported onward with acceleration so that they are again spaced apart. The workpiece position is detected in the region of the transfer transport device. 1. A device for performing cross cuts on workpieces of wood , the device comprising:at least one feed transport device;at least one sawing station arranged downstream of the at least one feed transport device, the at least one sawing station comprising at least one cross-cut saw and at least one transport unit configured to be driven separately from the at least one feed transport device,the at least one feed transport device comprising a first end facing away from the at least one sawing station and a second end facing the at least one sawing station and further comprising a transport element comprising a first drive and configured to transport the workpieces from the first end to the second end at a first supply speed;the at least one feed transport device comprising a retaining/accumulating unit arranged at the second end, wherein the retaining/accumulating unit is configured to be driven by a second drive independently of the transport element;the retaining/accumulating unit subjecting the workpieces to ...

Weight Material Dispensing, Cutting and Applying System

An apparatus for balancing a wheel includes a tool and an arm control module. The tool is mechanically coupled to an arm and includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a face surface that forms an arc between the leading and trailing edges. The arm control module actuates the arm to position the leading edge of the tool a predetermined distance from an edge of a deck of a cutting apparatus to receive a piece of non-segmented wheel weight material. A blade of a cutting apparatus passes between the edge of the deck and the leading edge of the tool to cut the piece from the non-segmented wheel weight material. 1. An apparatus for balancing a wheel , the apparatus comprising:a tool that is mechanically coupled to an arm and that includes a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a face surface that forms an arc between the leading and trailing edges;an arm control module that actuates the arm to position the leading edge of the tool a predetermined distance from an edge of a deck of a cutting apparatus to receive a wheel weight, wherein the cutting apparatus separates the wheel weight from a supply feed of wheel weight material; anda sensor that detects presence or absence of the wheel weight on the tool.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor detects the presence or absence of the wheel weight on the face surface of the tool within a second predetermined distance of the leading edge of the tool.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is located adjacent to the leading edge of the tool.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the face surface of the tool includes an aperture claim 1 , and wherein the sensor is located within the aperture.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second sensor that detects presence or absence of the wheel weight on the tool.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the arm control module selectively performs error handling in response to the sensor detecting that the wheel weight is absent from the tool.7. The apparatus ...

Automatic device for emptying bags of frozen blood product

An automatic device for emptying bags of frozen blood product includes a product removal device, a product reception hopper, a transporter for transporting the bag from a reception area to the product removal device, and at least one cutter located in the path of the bag between the reception area and the product removal device. The at least one cutter is housed in a support configured to oscillate for absorbing energy of impacts of the bag against the cutter and to return the cutter to its initial position.

Systems and Methods of Feeding Hook Fastening Elements

Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line are disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line. Also disclosed is a system for facilitating the continuous feeding of hook fastening tape through the system.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING SHEET

A sheet is cut between a first conveying unit and a second conveying unit in a state in which the first and second conveying units halt and in which an upstream conveying unit conveys the sheet at a first speed; after the sheet is cut, the first conveying unit conveys the sheet at a second speed higher than the first speed to reduce a slack formed during the halting; after the sheet is cut, the second conveying unit conveys the downstream-side sheet at a third speed higher than the first speed; if the third conveying unit is nipping the sheet during cutting, the third conveying unit conveys the sheet at the third speed; and if the third conveying unit is not nipping the sheet, the third conveying unit conveys the sheet at the third speed or a fourth speed after the detecting unit detects the sheet. 1. A sheet cutting apparatus comprising:a first conveying unit that conveys a sheet;an upstream conveying unit that is disposed upstream of the first conveying unit in a conveying direction and that conveys the sheet at a first conveying speed;a cutting unit that is disposed downstream of the first conveying unit in the conveying direction and that cuts the sheet;a second conveying unit that is disposed downstream of the cutting unit in the conveying direction and that conveys the sheet;a third conveying unit that is disposed downstream of the second conveying unit and that conveys the sheet;a detecting unit that is disposed between the second conveying unit and the third conveying unit and that detects the sheet; anda determination unit configured to determine whether the third conveying unit is nipping the sheet during cutting of the sheet,wherein the first conveying unit and the second conveying unit convey the sheet at the first conveying speed before the sheet reaches a cutting position;wherein, the cutting unit cuts the sheet into a downstream part and an upstream part in a state in which the first conveying unit and the second conveying unit are stopped and the ...

Machine for cutting cardboard tubes

Machine for cutting cardboard tubes, comprising a cutting unit (CU) with a carriage ( 7 ) on which is mounted a blade ( 6 ) and a support element ( 4, 5, 8 ) for supporting a cardboard tube ( 1 ) intended to be transversely cut by the blade ( 6 ), wherein the said support element ( 4, 5, 8 ) allows the tube ( 1 ) to slide along a predetermined direction (A) parallel to its axis longitudinal (x) and to rotate about the same axis, and wherein said carriage ( 7 ) is adapted to move bidirectionally the blade ( 6 ) parallel to the longitudinal axis (x) of the tube ( 1 ). The support element ( 4, 5, 8 ) has, where said cutting unit (CU) is arranged, a part ( 5 ) movable from and towards the blade ( 6 ) to maintain the tube ( 1 ) spaced from the latter and, respectively, for approaching the tube to the same blade ( 6 ) during a cutting phase.

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

A sheet processing apparatus includes a conveyance unit that conveys a sheet, a processing unit that performs processing on the sheet conveyed by the conveyance unit, and a controller that controls the conveyance unit and the processing unit. The processing unit includes a cutting unit capable of cutting the sheet along a cutting line, a holding unit that is configured to be movable between a holding position and a release position and that is disposed such that a holding line, which is formed on the sheet when the sheet is held, is substantially parallel to the cutting line, and an angle adjuster capable of adjusting an angle of the cutting unit and the holding unit with respect to a conveying direction.

GRIPPER COMPRISING AN ULTRASONIC SENSOR

The invention relates to a device for slicing one or more food products, in particular sausage, ham, and/or cheese, wherein a track is provided for each food product, along which track the food product is transported in the direction of a moving blade, which cuts off food slices from the front end of the food product. 1. A device for slicing a food product , in particular sausage , ham and or cheese , the device comprising:a moving blade;a track along which the food product is transported in a direction of a moving blade, which cuts off food slices from a front end of the food product, anda gripper that grips a back of the food product before or during the food slices being cut off,wherein the gripper has an ultrasonic sensor.210.-. (canceled)11. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor determines a distance between the gripper and the back of the food product.12. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a regulating system that receives a signal from the ultrasonic sensor and claim 1 , in dependence on the signal claim 1 , regulates a drive of the gripper.13. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a plurality of tracks claim 1 , and in each of the tracks claim 1 , and independently of other tracks claim 1 , the food product is sliceable claim 1 ,wherein each of the tracks has a gripper that is respectively engaged with a back of the food product and independently of other grippers.14. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic sensor determines whether the gripper is in contact with the food product.15. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gripper has an ejector for a remnant of the food product claim 1 , andwherein in the ultrasonic sensor checks whether the remnant is ejected.16. A method for slicing a food product with the device of claim 1 , the method comprisingdetermining a distance between the gripper and the hack of the food product with the ultrasonic sensor, ...

Method and cutting apparatus for cutting blank profiles

A cutting apparatus for cutting blank profiles comprises a first cutting device located at a first position in the apparatus, a second cutting device located at a second position, the second position being separated from the first position along a first axis of the apparatus, and a third cutting device located at a third position, the third position being separated from the first position along a second axis and along a third axis of the apparatus. A chariot moves along the third axis while a support adapted to hold a blank profile is mounted to the chariot and moves along the first and second axes of the apparatus. A greater number of cutting devices may be used. Cutting devices may be arranged in rows along the third axis.

CUTTING DEVICE

A controller includes a cutter movement controller that controls a value of an electric current to flow in a voice coil motor to apply a first electromagnetic force to a holder in a downward direction for a first time duration, then to apply the first electromagnetic force to the holder in an upward direction for a second time duration shorter than the first time duration, to pause the supply of the electric current to the voice coil motor for a third time duration longer than the second time duration, then to apply a third electromagnetic force, which is smaller than, or equal to, the first electromagnetic force and is an electromagnetic force applied to cut a cutting target, to the holder in the downward direction for a fourth time duration longer than the first time duration, and thus to cause a cutter to contact the cutting target, and a cutting controller that, after a predetermined time duration from the time when the electric current starts to flow in the voice coil motor, controls a carriage and a conveyor to start cutting the cutting target. 1. A cutting device , comprising:a cutter that cuts a cutting target and is movable in an up-down direction;a cutter moving mechanism including a voice coil motor that applies a force in the up-down direction to the cutter;a carriage that includes the cutter moving mechanism mounted thereon and is movable in a main scanning direction;a conveyor that moves the cutting target in a sub scanning direction crossing the main scanning direction; anda controller that controls the voice coil motor, the carriage and the conveyor; wherein a base provided on the carriage;', 'a support column provided on the base and extending in the up-down direction;', 'a plate provided at a top end of the support column;', 'a holder that is located below the plate, is attached to the voice coil motor, holds the cutter, and is slidable in the up-down direction with respect to the support column;', 'an elastic body that includes one of two ends ...

PRODUCT SLICER AND AUTOMATIC SLICER ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM

A product slicer incorporating an automatic slicer engagement mechanism attached to a carriage assembly and configured for quick, safe, reliable, and releasable engagement with a belt to provide powered automated slicing, and disengagement to allow manual slicing. 11100. A product slicer () , comprising:{'b': '1200', 'a housing ();'}{'b': 1300', '1200', '1300', '1320, 'a knife () mounted to the housing () and rotatable about a central knife axis, the knife () having a knife cutting edge () defining a knife cutting plane;'}{'b': 900', '1200', '900', '930', '1320, 'a carriage assembly () mounted to the housing (), the carriage assembly () including a carriage table () configured for reciprocating motion past the knife cutting edge ();'}{'b': 1000', '1200', '1010', '1020, 'a drive system () mounted to the housing () and including at least one motor () to drive a belt ();'}{'b': 100', '900', '1020', '100, 'claim-text': [{'b': '200', '(a) a base ();'}, {'b': 240', '200', '241, '(b) a fixed jaw () connected to the base () and having a belt engagement surface ();'}, {'b': 400', '200', '400', '410', '430, '(c) a moving jaw () movably connected to the base (), wherein the moving jaw () has at least one moving jaw tooth () and at least one arm (); and'}, {'b': 300', '200', '430', '300', '430', '400', '240', '400', '1020', '410', '241', '1020', '240', '400', '1020', '900, '(d) a slide () in slidable cooperation with the base () and in cooperating with the at least one arm (), wherein the slide () is configured to move from a first position to a second position thereby displacing the at least one arm () and the moving jaw () from a disengaged state to an engaged state, wherein in the disengaged state the fixed jaw () and the moving jaw () do not engage the belt () and the carriage assembly is manually movable, and in the engaged state the at least one moving jaw tooth () is substantially parallel with the belt engagement surface () and the belt () is securely engaged between ...

PROCESSING DATA GENERATION APPARATUS AND SHEET PROCESS SYSTEM

A machining data generation apparatus is used in a sheet process system, which executes a plurality of times of processes by using one or more sheet process apparatuses processing a sheet by performing one or more times of machining and obtains a product in a desired form from the sheet, and generates machining data for operating the sheet process apparatus, and the machining data generation apparatus includes a machining condition input unit that inputs a machining condition for obtaining the product in a desired form from the sheet; a data generation unit that generates the machining data including each machining data piece for operating the sheet process apparatus in order to execute each process in the plurality of times of processes, on the basis of the input machining condition; and a data output unit that outputs the generated machining data to the sheet process apparatus that executes each process. 1. A machining data generation apparatus that is used in a sheet process system , which executes a plurality of times of processes by using one or more sheet process apparatuses processing a sheet by performing one or more times of machining and obtains a product in a desired form from the sheet , and generates machining data for operating the sheet process apparatus , the machining data generation apparatus comprising:a machining condition input unit that inputs a machining condition for obtaining the product in a desired form from the sheet;a data generation unit that generates the machining data including each machining data piece for operating the sheet process apparatus in order to execute each process in the plurality of times of processes, on the basis of the input machining condition; anda data output unit that outputs the generated machining data to the sheet process apparatus that executes each process.2. The machining data generation apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the machining data generation apparatus is used in the sheet process system in ...

Timber Processing System and Method

A timber processing system includes a frame including a mount for attaching to a skid steer, tractor, excavator, or the like; and a grapple attached to the frame for moving timber pieces into place for cutting by a saw. 1. A timber processing attachment for a skid steer or tractor , the attachment including: a frame; a mounting plate coupled to the frame for coupling the attachment to a skid steer , excavator , or tractor; and a grapple coupled to the frame.2. The attachment of claim 1 , including claim 1 , coupled to the frame claim 1 , a first trough within which a log may be positioned for cutting.3. The attachment of claim 2 , wherein a forward edge of the first trough is lower than a rearward edge of the trough.4. The attachment of claim 2 , including a second trough coupled to the frame claim 2 , the second trough positioned below a first end of the first trough so that the second trough receives a timber portion that is cut from a log positioned within the first trough and extending beyond the first end of first trough.5. The attachment of including a saw coupled to the frame proximate the first end of the first trough.6. The attachment of including a splitting wedge positioned at an end of the second trough distal from the first end of the first trough.7. The attachment of including a push plate for urging a timber portion received in the second trough against the splitting wedge.8. The attachment of wherein the push plate is coupled to a hydraulic cylinder.9. The attachment of wherein the push plate moves laterally in conjunction with a lateral movement of the grapple.10. The attachment of wherein the first trough includes a chain for laterally translating a log portion toward and beyond the first end of the first trough.11. The attachment of wherein the grapple is coupled to a slide assembly.12. The attachment of claim 11 , wherein the grapple is coupled to the slide assembly by a rotator that permits the grapple to rotate about an axis of the grapple.13. ...

FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A flexible material transport system for fabric and a system for continuous fabric workflow is presented. The flexible material transport system comprises a printing machine, a material web transporter connected to the printing machine, a material accumulator connected to the material web transporter, and a cutting machine connected to the material accumulator, wherein the material accumulator is configured to feed printed fabric from the material web transporter into the cutting machine, and wherein the material web transporter comprises a plurality of rollers configured to control movement of the fabric from the printing machine to the material accumulator and onto the cutting machine. The system can also comprise a heater and/or an image scanner. The system for continuous fabric workflow comprises two or more of the flexible material transport systems. Information regarding the fabric can be tracked for local or centralized reporting and additional data processing. 1. A flexible material transport system for fabric , the system comprising:a printing machine;a material web transporter connected at a first end to the printing machine;a material accumulator connected at a first end to a second end of the material web transporter; anda cutting machine connected to a second end of the material accumulator;wherein the material accumulator is configured to feed printed fabric from the material web transporter into the cutting machine; andwherein the material web transporter comprises a plurality of rollers configured to control movement of the fabric from the printing machine to the material accumulator and onto the cutting machine.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the material web transporter is configured to modulate any difference in speed between the printing machine and the cutting machine.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the material web transporter is further configured to measure a length of the fabric printed from the printing machine.4 ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SLICING MACHINE, AND SLICING MACHINE FOR SPACED STORAGE OF SLICES OF PRODUCT

A method for operating a slicing machine for cutting slices of product from a strand-shaped product to be cut, preferably food, having a cutting device comprising a circular blade that rotates on a cutting plane about an axis of rotation and is driven by an electric circular blade motor, having a carriage that carries a support plate for placing the product to be sliced and can be displaced at a carriage speed vparallel to the cutting plane, and having a chain of a chain frame that is driven by an electric chain frame motor for transporting away cut slices of product at a transport speed VT and for depositing them on a receiving table or a conveyor belt, with a number n≥2 of strands of product to be sliced being placed parallel to one another on the support plate with their strand axes aligned. 1. A method for operating a slicing machine for cutting slices of product from a strand-shaped product to be cut , preferably food , having a cutting device comprising a circular blade that rotates on a cutting plane about an axis of rotation and is driven by an electric circular blade motor , having a carriage that carries a support plate for placing the product to be sliced and can be displaced at a carriage speed vs parallel to the cutting plane , and having a chain of a chain frame that is driven by an electric chain frame motor for transporting away cut slices of product at a transport speed vand for depositing them on a receiving table or a conveyor belt , with a number n≥2 of strands of product to be sliced being placed parallel to one another on the support plate with their strand axes aligned in a direction of the cutting plane before commencement of the slicing operation , so that a number of n slices of product are cut from the n strands of product to be sliced in one carriage stroke , the method comprising:{'sub': s', 's', 's', 's, 'providing the instantaneous carriage speed v(t) of the carriage as a specifiably controllable function of the time t that is ...

DEVICE FOR PROCESSING A PLATE ELEMENT, PROCESSING UNIT AND PACKAGING PRODUCTION MACHINE

A device for processing a plate element () has a rotable hub (), two tools (), mounted on the hub () to process the element () when each tool is in a respective processing position; a drive to rotate the hub () and the two tools (); a rotatable counter-tool (). The rotation (R) of the hub () varies during a rotation cycle of the hub (), and includes two constant speed phases during each of which one of the two tools () is, in succession, in the processing position; and at least one phase with each of the two tools () in an intermediate position between the respective processing positions, so as to achieve a front lateral processing position and a rear lateral processing position on the element (). 1. A method of processing a plate element by a processing device mounted on a lateral side of a packaging production machine , the packaging production machine feeding the plate element in a longitudinal direction and running at an operating speed , the processing device comprising:a hub supported and configured to rotate about a substantially horizontal first rotation axis transverse to the feeding direction;two tools mounted on the hub spaced apart around the first rotation axis, a first tool of the two tools configured to process the plate element at a first processing position of the first tool, and a second tool of the two tools being configured to process the plate element at a second processing position of the second tool, the first tool being configured to process the plate element only at a front lateral processing position on the plate element, and the second tool being configured to process the plate element only at a rear lateral processing position on the plate element;a hub drive configured to drive the hub and the two tools in rotation around the first rotation axis;a counter-tool supported and configured to rotate about a second rotation axis that is substantially horizontal, transverse and parallel to the first rotation axis of the hub, the plate element ...

Secure Enclosure System and Associated Methods

An example secure enclosure system and associated methods are described. The example enclosure system includes a housing, a shelf disposed within the housing, an array of sensors arranged within the housing, and an interface operatively coupled to the array of sensors. The shelf includes a supporting surface configured to support physical objects. The array of sensors is configured to detect characteristics of the each physical object supported by the supporting surface of the shelf. The interface is configured to transmit the detected characteristics from the array of sensors to a central computing system. The central computing system is configured to determine an identity of each physical object based on the detected characteristics. 1. An enclosure system , comprising:a housing, the housing including a rear wall, side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a door forming a front wall, the door being configured to move between an open position in which an interior of the housing is accessible and a closed position in which the interior of the housing is inaccessible, the door configured to be selectively locked in the closed position;a shelf disposed within the housing, the shelf including a supporting surface configured to support physical object;an array of sensors arranged within the housing and configured to detect characteristics of the physical object supported by the supporting surface of the shelf; andan interface operatively coupled to the array of sensors and configured to transmit the detected characteristics from the array of sensors to a central computing system, the central computing system being configured to determine an identity of the physical object based on the detected characteristics.2. The enclosure system of claim 1 , wherein the array of sensors are arranged on at least one of the side walls claim 1 , the top wall claim 1 , the bottom wall claim 1 , or an inner surface of the door of the housing.3. The enclosure system of claim 1 , wherein ...

BLADE ASSEMBLY AND FOOD CUTTING DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME

A blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly includes a mounting ring, at least two elongate cutting blades, and a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may have a proximal end connected to the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may extend from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may be twisted along a length of the cutting blade. A distal end of each cutting blade may be connected to the central support. 1. A blade assembly comprising:a mounting ring; 'each cutting blade extending from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring, each cutting blade being twisted along a length of the cutting blade, wherein the proximal end of each cutting blade has a first angle of attack of 90 degrees; and', 'at least two elongate cutting blades, each cutting blade having a proximal end connected to the mounting ring,'} 'wherein a distal end of each cutting blade is connected to the central support, wherein each cutting blade is integrally formed with the central support.', 'a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring,'}2. The blade assembly of claim 1 , whereineach cutting blade is held in tension between the mounting ring and the central support.3. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinfor each cutting blade, the mounting ring includes a recess for receiving the proximal end of the cutting blade and the cutting blade is positionable along the recess to adjust a tension in the blade.4. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinthe proximal end of each cutting blade is connected to a tension block,each tension block is connected to the mounting ring by a fastener, andactuating the fastener causes the tension block to slide within the recess, thereby changing the tension of the corresponding blade.5. The blade assembly of claim 4 , whereinthe mounting ring includes a plurality of ...

CORRUGATED PAPERBOARD CUTTING CONTROL APPARATUS AND CORRUGATED PAPERBOARD CUTTING CONTROL METHOD

Disclosed are a corrugated paperboard cutting control apparatus and a corrugated paperboard cutting control method. Under control of a cutter control device (), a camera (CA) images a flute arrangement state in a cut section LE of a corrugated paperboard after being cut. A lower-level management device () acquires a result of the imaging from the camera. Then, the lower-level management device performs: a phase determining processing of, based on the acquired imaging result, determining a flute arrangement phase located at an actual cut position within one flute pitch; a directive sheet length setting processing of adjusting a preset order-specified sheet length (L) in such a manner as to allow the flute arrangement phase determined through the phase determining processing to come closer to a preset reference flute arrangement phase, to thereby set a directive sheet length (Ln) having a value equal to an integral multiple of the flute pitch; and an instructing processing of giving an instruction to designate the directive sheet length set through the directive sheet length setting processing, to a cutting apparatus. 1. A corrugated paperboard cutting control apparatus for instructing a cutting apparatus to perform a cutting operation based on a directive sheet length , wherein the corrugated paperboard comprises a corrugated medium with flutes formed at given flute pitches to have flute ridges and troughs , and when the corrugated paperboard is conveyed in a conveyance direction crossing a direction along which each of the flute ridges or troughs extends , the cutting apparatus is operable to cut the corrugated paperboard in a direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction , the corrugated paperboard cutting control apparatus comprising:a detection section configured to detect a flute arrangement state at an actual cut position of the corrugated paperboard cut by the cutting apparatus, or a presumptive cut position of the corrugated paperboard to be cut by the ...

CUTTING MACHINE FOR CUTTING ELONGATED PRODUCTS, AND RELATED METHOD

The cutting machine includes at least one feed path for elongated products, wherein the elongated products move forward along a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension thereof. The cutting machine includes a rotating unit adapted to rotate around a rotation axis, carrying at least one first disc-shaped cutting blade and one second disc-shaped cutting blade. The rotation of the rotating unit causes an orbital movement of the first disc-shaped cutting blade and of the second disc-shaped cutting blade along trajectories intersecting the product feed path. The first disc-shaped cutting blade and the second disc-shaped cutting blade are offset from each other in a direction parallel to the product feed path. The first disc-shaped cutting blade and the second disc-shaped cutting blade are also angularly offset from each other with respect to the rotation axis of the rotating unit. 121-. (canceled)23. The cutting machine of claim 22 , wherein the first disc-shaped cutting blade and the second disc-shaped cutting blade are offset from each other by an angle of less than 180°.24. The cutting machine of claim 22 , wherein the first disc-shaped cutting blade and the second disc-shaped cutting blade are offset from each other by an angle comprising between 5° and 120°.25. The cutting machine of claim 22 , wherein the offset of the first disc-shaped cutting blade from the second disc-shaped cutting blade in a direction of the feed path is adjustable.26. The cutting machine of claim 22 , wherein the offset of the first disc-shaped cutting blade from the second disc-shaped cutting blade is adjustable.27. The cutting machine of claim 22 , wherein the first disc-shaped cutting blade and the second disc-shaped cutting blade are carried by a first arm and by a second arm claim 22 , respectively; wherein the first arm and the second arm are rotatable integrally with each other around the rotation axis of the rotating unit; and wherein the first arm and the second ...

METHOD FOR FORMING SHAPED LABEL STACKS

A method for shortening the processing time on creating shaped label stacks. Between a strip pack cross-cutter and a die-cutting device in the region of a conveying section, the strip packs cut by way of the strip pack cross-cutter into stack packs are transferred and then die-cut in the die-cutting device into shaped label stacks. Two or more stack packs are layered on one another in the region of the conveying section and the layered stack packs are die-cut into shaped label stacks, for increasing the die-cutting output. The layered, die-cut stacks can then be divided again into shaped label stacks that can be managed and banded. 113255636866738. A method for forming shaped label stacks using a strip pack cross-cutter () and a die-cutting device () , between which is a conveying section () , wherein a plurality of sheets cut into strip packs () is present and the strip packs () are cut into stack packs () and led to the die-cutting device () , the stack packs () being die-cut into shaped label stacks () , the method comprising two or more of the stack packs () moved relative to one another so that a plurality of the stack packs ( , ) layered on one another are led to the die-cutting device () , whereupon the stack packs are die-cut into shaped label stacks ().2561666667. The method according to claim 1 , wherein only one strip pack () is cut in one go into a stack pack () by the strip pack cross-cutter () claim 1 , the cut stack pack () is conveyed and the next stack pack () is thereafter cut claim 1 , and then the stack packs () stand still on the conveying section claim 1 , so that a cycled stream of the stack packs () distanced to one another arises claim 1 , and at least two consecutive stack packs () are layered ().35167. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least two strip packs () are cut in one go with the strip pack cross-cutter () into stack packs () and subsequently layered ().46467. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a stack pack () is ...

CUTTING APPARATUS

In a cutting apparatus, a continuous element with a row of electrochemical cells for lithium batteries is supplied along a supply path on which there are sequentially arranged, a cutting device and two dragging devices, each having a shuttle element that has an operating unit associated with the continuous element. 111-. (canceled)12. A cutting apparatus comprising(a) a supply path along which a continuous element advances in an advancing direction;(b) a cutting device arranged in said supply path, said cutting device being configured to perform a reciprocating movement with an outward stroke and a return stroke in a direction parallel to said advancing direction, said cutting device being configured for cutting the element during at least one active portion of the outward stroke and for not cutting the element during the return stroke; and(c) two driving devices sequentially arranged in said supply path, after said cutting device, each of said driving devices being configured to perform a reciprocating movement with an outward stroke and return stroke in a direction parallel to said advancing direction, each of said driving devices being configured to drive the element during at least one active portion of the outward stroke, and not to drive the element during the return stroke, said two driving devices being coordinated together such that, while one of them performs the outward stroke to drive the element, the other performs the return stroke, and vice versa, to advance the element with continuous movement along said supply path.13. A cutting apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein(a) said cutting device has two opposite cutting tools, which are configured for assuming a cutting configuration, in which they are closed to cut the element arranged in said supply path, and a non-cutting configuration, in which they are open in order not to interfere with the element arranged in said supply path; and(b) each of said two driving devices has two opposite gripping ...

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

A sheet processing apparatus includes, a punch unit configured to perform punching processing on a sheet conveyed from one of a plurality of sheet storing units capable of storing a sheet or a pre-punched sheet, an input unit configured to input a number of holes punched in the pre-punched sheet stored in one of the sheet storing units, an acquisition unit configured to acquire a number of holes that can be punched by the punch unit, a determination unit configured to determine whether the input number of holes coincides with the acquired number of holes that can be punched, and a control unit configured to display a predetermined warning in a case where the determination unit determines that the input number of holes does not coincide with the acquired number of holes that can be punched. 1. A sheet processing apparatus comprising:a punch unit configured to perform punching processing on a sheet conveyed from one of a plurality of sheet storing units capable of storing a sheet or a pre-punched sheet;an input unit configured to input a number of holes of the pre-punched sheet stored in one of the sheet storing units;an acquisition unit configured to acquire a number of holes that can be punched by the punch unit;a determination unit configured to determine whether the input number of holes coincides with the acquired number of holes that can be punched; anda control unit configured to display a predetermined warning in a case where the determination unit determines that the input number of holes does not coincide with the acquired number of holes that can be punched.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined warning is a message indicating that a position of a hole of the pre-punched sheet does not coincide with a position of a hole to be punched in the sheet.3. The sheet processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined warning is a graphic indicating that a position of a hole of the pre-punched sheet does ...

CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF CLEANING MEMBER USING CUTTING DEVICE

The invention relates to a cutting device which cuts a web member, which includes fiber bundles which extend continuously in a machine direction MD and which is intermittently conveyed in said machine direction, in a crossing direction CD which crosses the machine direction. The cutting device has a plurality of disk shaped rotary blades which rotate about rotary shafts which extend along the machine direction while moving in said cross direction so as to thereby cut said web member when the web member is at a stop. The plurality of rotary blades are arranged so as to be substantially aligned in the crossing direction and includes a rotary blade which rotates in one direction and a rotary blade which rotates in the opposite direction. 1. A cutting device which cuts a web member , which includes a fiber bundle which extends continuously in a machine direction and which is intermittently conveyed in said machine direction , in a crossing direction which crosses said machine direction ,said cutting device having a plurality of disk shaped rotary blades which rotate about rotary shafts which extend along said machine direction while moving in said crossing direction so as to thereby cut said web member when said web member is at a stop,said plurality of rotary blades being arranged so as to be substantially aligned in said crossing direction and including a rotary blade which rotate in one direction and a rotary blade which rotate in the opposite direction.2. The cutting device as set forth in wherein said rotary blades are moved back and forth in said crossing direction.3. The cutting device as set forth in which has two rotary blades.4. The cutting device as set forth in whereinsaid web member is a multilayer web which further includes a belt-shaped nonwoven fabric which continuously extends in said machine direction,said nonwoven fabric is arranged at a bottommost layer of said multilayer web in a state not continuously cut in said machine direction, andsaid ...

APPARATUS FOR SHEARING A METALLIC BELT FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRIC ACCUMULATORS AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF SAID APPARATUS

An apparatus is provided for shearing a metallic belt from which electrodes of electric accumulators are formed. The apparatus includes a cutting device able to shear a metallic belt advancing along a sliding path, a first slider positioned upstream of the cutting device and a second slider positioned downstream of the cutting device. A handling system drives the first slider and the second slider cyclically with corresponding outward and return strokes, in order to change the length of the sliding path in such a way as to stop cyclically successive portions of the metallic belt at the cutting device, maintaining constant the advancement velocity of the metallic belt upstream and downstream of the cutting device. 212. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said handling system comprises at least one straight guide claim 1 , secured to said support structure and extending along a sliding direction (S) parallel to a corresponding straight section of said sliding path claim 1 , and along such sliding direction (S) said sliders are configured for moving.3. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said handling system comprises:a carriage slidably constrained to said guide and carrying secured first slider and second slider;at least one handling motor mounted on said support structure and mechanically connected to said carriage to move said carriage along said guide.4. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said guide is substantially parallel to the cutting faces of the molds of said cutting device.5. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said first movable curve bends at 180 degrees around said first movable roller;said control unit being configured to drive said handling system to move said first slider from said first approaching position to said first moving away position at a substantially equal velocity, in absolute value, to half of the advancement velocity of said metallic belt along said sliding path.6. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

SHEET PERFORATING APPARATUS

A sheet perforating apparatus includes a punch unit configured to punch holes in a sheet from an image processing apparatus. A dust box is below the punch unit and detachably attached to a case. A lid member is attached to the dust box and is displaceable between a closed state, in which the lid member closes an opening of the dust box, and an open state, in which the lid member does not close the opening of the dust box. When in the open state, the lid member is electrically grounded to weaken static electricity of punch chips dropped from the punch unit to the lid member and directs the punch chips towards the opening. 1. A sheet perforating apparatus , comprising:a punch unit configured to punch holes in a sheet from an image processing apparatus;a dust box below the punch unit and detachably attached to a case; anda lid member attached to the dust box, the lid member being displaceable between a closed state in which the lid member closes an opening of the dust box and an open state in which the lid member does not close the opening of the dust box, the lid member having an inner surface side that faces towards the dust box when in the closed state and faces away from the dust box when in the open state, and when in the open state, the lid member is electrically grounded and directs punch chips that have been dropped from the punch unit towards the opening.2. The sheet perforating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the lid member comprises an electrically conductive material and electrically connects to a conductive connecting section contacting the case when the lid member is in the open state.3. The sheet perforating apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a static-electricity weakening sheet attached to inner surface side of the lid member to face towards the punch unit when the lid member is in the open state.4. The sheet perforating apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an opening and closing unit configured to displace the ...

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR CUTTING LOGS OF WOUND WEB MATERIAL

The cutting machine for cutting logs of web material, includes a cutting head arranged along the feeding path of the logs. The cutting head includes a coupling for a disc-shaped cutting blade and is designed to impart the disc-shaped cutting blade a rotary motion around the axis thereof and a cyclic movement to cut the logs into single rolls, and to allow the logs to move forward along the feeding path. The machine also includes a store unit for disc-shaped cutting blades associated with the cutting head. A handling member is provided to remove a worn disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head and replace the worn disc-shaped cutting blade with a new disc-shaped cutting blade taken from the store unit. 1. An arrangement comprising:a cutting machine for cutting logs of web material comprising: a feeding path for logs to be cut; a cutting head arranged along the feeding path, said cutting head comprising a coupling for a disc-shaped cutting blade which is configured to impart the disc-shaped cutting blade a rotary motion around an axis thereof and a cyclic movement to cut the logs into rolls, and to allow the logs to move forward along the feeding path;at least one store unit for disc-shaped cutting blades adapted to store a plurality of the disc-shaped cutting blades;at least one handling member to remove the disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head when the disc-shaped cutting blade is a worn disc-shaped cutting blade to be replaced, and to replace the worn disc-shaped cutting blade with a new disc-shaped cutting blade taken from the store unit;wherein the store unit comprises a blade-holder adapted to house the plurality of disc-shaped cutting blades aligned according to an alignment direction substantially parallel to the feeding path; wherein the blade-holder is adapted to move substantially parallel to the alignment direction to bring each disc-shaped cutting blade in a pick-up or load position with respect to the cutting head; and wherein the at ...

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 ...

Printing Apparatus And Method

A printing method and apparatus are disclosed, in which a printed document is separated from a continuous strip of paper by a cutting device having a movable blade that can adopt a rest position, in which the blade is retracted to leave free a passage for inserting the strip in a cutting zone, and at least one cutting position, in which the blade is advanced to obstruct the passage, with sensor means that is able to indicate when the blade is in the two positions. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a printing device arranged for printing a document on a strip that advances along a path;a cutting device which is arranged for separating the document from the strip and which can adopt at least one first configuration, in which it does not occupy said path, and at least one second configuration, in which it occupies said path;sensor means arranged for detecting a free path situation, when said cutting device is in said first configuration, and an occupied path situation, when said cutting device is in said second configuration.at least one actuator arranged for moving the document separated from the strip control means arranged for driving said actuator in response to said occupied path signal.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said actuator includes a movement device for moving the document from a cutting zone claim 1 , where said cutting device separates the document from the strip claim 1 , to a stacking zone where the printed documents are stacked.3. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said actuator includes an advancement device for sending the document to an outlet.4. The printing apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , said apparatus including:a printing device arranged for printing a document on a strip that advances along a path;a cutting device which is arranged for separating the document from the strip and which can adopt at least one first configuration, in which it does not occupy said path, and at least one ...

UNIVERSAL CUTOFF SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER CARRIER APPLICATING MACHINE

An applicating machine for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided from an infeed includes a jaw drum for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided and a cutoff device for cutting the carrier into a desired size. The cutoff device includes an adjustable beam positionable into multiple angular positions relative to a flow of the plurality of containers depending on the desired size of the multipack. 1. A cutoff device for cutting a generally continuous string of container carriers and containers into individual multipacks , the device comprising:an adjustable beam including a timing belt, the adjustable beam positionable between a first angular position relative to a flow of the generally continuous string of container carriers and a second angular position relative to the flow of the generally continuous string of container carriers; anda plurality of blades positioned along the timing belt and traversing along an angular direction relative to the flow of the generally continuous string of container carriers wherein each successive blade of the plurality of blades cuts completely through between successive container carriers to form individual multipacks;2. The cutoff device of further comprising:at least one interchangeable star wheel positioned relative to the timing belt, the at least one interchangeable star wheel engaging the containers.3. The cutoff device of wherein the adjustable beam is positionable in the first angular position to cut the generally continuous string of flexible carrier into a plurality of first multipacks and the second angular position to cut the generally continuous string of flexible carrier into a plurality of second multipacks.4. The cutoff device of further comprising a pair of interchangeable and complementary star wheels.5. The cutoff device of wherein the pair of interchangeable star wheels are sized according to a diameter of each container of the plurality of containers.6. The ...

UNIT FOR CONVERTING A CONTINUOUS WEB SUBSTRATE, AND PACKAGING PRODUCTION MACHINE THUS EQUIPPED

A conversion unit converting a first continuous web substrate () into a second substrate in the form of converted blanks of predetermined length (). On account of cutting tool rotation speed, the web () moves at various speeds for cutting the web cut lengths and other aspects of cutting and transport process having a constant input speed. The unit includes a first motorized arrangement () for producing a first run driving (F) of the web (), a sheeter () having rotary tools () for cutting the web into blanks (), a second motorized arrangement () for producing a second run driving of the substrate (), the second arrangement being positioned in the immediate proximity of the sheeter (), and at least one station () having rotary tools () for converting the blanks (). A speed of rotation () of the second arrangement () varies during a cycle of rotation of the tools () of the sheeter (), comprising a phase at constant tangential speed (), substantially equal to the speed of rotation of the tools () of the sheeter (), during which the cut is made, a speed reduction phase (), during which a length of the web (), dependent on the difference between the length of the blank () and an extension of the periphery of the tools (), is kept upstream of the second arrangement (), and a speed increase phase (), during which the substrate () is discharged downstream of the second arrangement (). 1. A conversion unit for converting a first continuous web substrate into a second substrate in the form of separated converted blanks of predetermined length , and the web having a constant feed speed , the unit comprising in sequence:a first motorized arrangement engaging the web and configured and operable for producing a first run driving of the web;a sheeter following the first arrangement and having rotary tools for cutting the web into the blanks;a second motorized rotatable arrangement following the sheeter for producing a second run driving of the substrate, the second motorized ...

SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS

A sheet processing apparatus according to the embodiment has an inspection section to inspect a sheet, a cutting section to cut a sheet in accordance with a result of the inspection by the inspection section, a shape sensor arranged between the inspection section and the cutting section, to detect a shape of the sheet which has entered the cutting section, and a detecting section to detect the number of the sheets which have entered the cutting section, based on the shape of the sheet detected by the shape sensor. 1. A sheet processing apparatus comprising:a main body having a take-in section to take in a sheet and an inspection section to inspect a sheet; anda cutting module having a cutting section to cut the sheet in accordance with a result of the inspection by the inspection section;wherein the cutting module includes a shape sensor arranged along a conveying path between the inspection section and the cutting section, to detect a shape of the sheet which enters the cutting section; andwherein sheet processing apparatus further comprises a first detecting section to detect the number of the sheets which have entered the cutting section, based on the shape of the sheet detected by the shape sensor.2. The sheet processing apparatus according to further comprising:a storage section to store the shape of the sheet detected by the shape sensor; anda display section to display the shape of the sheet which is stored in the storage section.3. The sheet processing apparatus according to wherein:the shape sensor is an array-shaped optical sensor; andwhen a size of the sheet detected by the shape sensor is not less than a prescribed value, the first detecting section determines that the one sheet has entered the cutting section.4. The sheet processing apparatus according to further comprising:a second detecting section to detect the number of the sheets which are conveyed on a conveying route to the cutting section;a determination section to determine whether or not the ...

Continuous Tortilla Chip Cutter

A continuous tortilla chip cutting system where tortilla carried on a conveyor are continuously divided by a cutting mechanism into pre-cuts for frying into chips. A programmable controller drives a servo motor that moves an upper surface of the conveyor at a known velocity V, and a detector located above the conveyor at a known distance D from the cutting mechanism alerts the controller to the imminent arrival of the tortilla. The controller also controls a servo motor that actuates the cutting mechanism in a stop/start fashion. Based on the detection of the tortilla, the controller drives the servo motor associated with the cutting mechanism at just the right time and at just the right speed so that the cutter mechanism cuts each arriving tortilla into predictable sub-units called “pre-cuts” based on the velocity V of the conveyor belt, the detection of the flat bread unit carried by the conveyor, and the known distance between the moving flat bread unit and the cutter assembly. 1. A continuous flat bread cutting apparatus for cutting flat bread units produced by a flat bread production line into multiple pieces (“pre-cuts”) for frying into chips , comprising:a conveyor having an upper surface for carrying the flat bread units, the conveyor moving the flat bread units from an input end to an exit end thereof;a detector that detects the flat bread units moving on the conveyor and outputs a detection signal;a cutting mechanism that receives the flat bread units from the exit end of the conveyor, flat bread unit by flat bread unit, cuts each flat bread unit into a plurality of pre-cuts, and ejects the pre-cuts; anda controller that, in response to the detection signal, causes the cutting mechanism to execute a cutting motion in sync with the moving of the flat bread units to consistently cut the flat bread units into substantially identical pre-cuts.2. A continuous flat bread cutting apparatus for accurately and consistently cutting substantially round flat bread ...

Systems and Methods of Feeding Hook Fastening Elements

Systems and methods for introducing hook fastening elements into a mold traveling along a mold assembly line are disclosed. The system can be configured to cut hook fastening tape into strips having a predetermined length based on information received from the mold assembly line, and to drop the cut strips directly into the mold at the appropriate intervals as the mold travels along the mold assembly line. Also disclosed is a system for facilitating the continuous feeding of hook fastening tape through the system.

Printing Apparatus

A printing apparatus is disclosed, in which a printed document is separated from a continuous strip of paper by a blade driven by a reversible motor that has a forward rotation direction, in normal operation, and a backward rotation direction, for blade unlocking in the event of jamming of the blade, in which the backward rotation first has a free initial portion without transmitting force to the blade, then a tooth carried by the motor shaft knocks against another tooth carried by a hub of a gear that transmits force to the blade, unlocking the jam thereof. 1. A printing apparatus comprising: cutting means arranged for separating the document from the strip;', 'a reversible rotor with a forward rotation, for driving said cutting means in case of normal operation, and a backward rotation, to unlock said cutting means, in case of lock of said cutting means, for example due to jamming;', 'a mechanism that connects said rotor to said cutting means, said mechanism having at least one first portion connected to said rotor and at least one second portion connected to said cutting means;, 'a printing device arranged for printing a document on a strip that advances along a path;'} in said forward rotation, said first portion is coupled with said second portion, whereby the motion is transmitted to said cutting means;', 'in an initial portion of said backward rotation, said first portion is decoupled from said second portion, whereby said rotor does not drive said second portion and the motion is not transmitted to said cutting means;', 'continuing said backward rotation, after said initial portion of backward rotation, said first portion is coupled with said second portion, whereby said rotor also drives said second portion and then the motion is transmitted to said cutting means;', 'said initial portion of backward rotation extends for an angle of at least 5° or anyway such as to determine an impact of said first portion against said second portion that is sufficient to ...

PAPER PROCESSING APPARATUS

In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit. 1. A paper processing apparatus , comprising:a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper;a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit of the conveyance path to detect the skew of the paper;a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and incline the rotary blade to an angle orthogonal to the front end of the paper according to the skew amount of the paper detected by the skew detection section; anda control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit.2. The paper processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotary blade is rotated through the conveyance of the paper to perforate the paper.3. The paper processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a motor configured to rotate the rotary blade; whereinthe rotary blade is rotated in such a direction that encourages the conveyance of the paper to perforate ...

MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A ROTARY HOLE PUNCH SYSTEM

A sheet processing apparatus includes a punch mechanism disposed along a media path at a punch point at which a hole is to be punched through a punch location on a media sheet advancing along the media path. The punch mechanism includes a rotatable punch arm having a punch head, and a punch motor for rotating the punch arm. As the punch location on the advancing media sheet approaches the punch point, speed of the punch motor is controlled to adjust a rotational speed of the punch arm based on feedback signals associated with each of the punch motor and a media path motor used to advance the media sheet such that the punch head arrives at the punch point at substantially the same time as when the punch location on the media sheet arrives at the punch point. 1. A sheet processing apparatus , comprising:a plurality of feed rolls disposed along a media path through the sheet processing apparatus;a media path motor operatively coupled to the plurality of feed rolls for rotating the plurality of feed rolls to advance a media sheet along the media path;a first sensing mechanism associated with the media path motor for sensing motion of the media path motor and providing a motion feedback signal associated therewith; a rotatable punch arm having a punch head at a free end thereof;', 'a punch motor operatively coupled to the punch arm for rotating the punch arm during a punching operation, the punch arm rotatable to the punch point at which the punch head is engageable with the media sheet to punch a hole through the advancing media sheet at the punch location while passing through the punch point; and', 'a second sensing mechanism associated with the punch motor for sensing motion of the punch motor and providing a position feedback signal associated therewith; and, 'a punch mechanism disposed along the media path at a punch point at which a hole is to be punched through the media sheet advancing along the media path at a predetermined punch location on the advancing media ...

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.

TEAR-ASSIST APPARATUS

A system for processing a line of material along a path and a tear-assist apparatus. The tear-assist comprising a driving portion that drives the line of material along the path, a sensing unit that detects pulling of the line of material in a first direction along the path away from the driving portion, and a cutting member for cutting the line of material. The sensing unit can be associated with the driving portion such that upon detecting movement of the line in the first direction, the sensing unit causes the driving portion to drive the line of material in a second direction along the path for drawing the line of material against the cutting member to cut the line of material. In another configuration, when the sensing unit detects the movement in the first direction, the sensing unit can cause the driving portion to drive the line of material in the second direction sufficiently for severing the portion of the line of material. The driving portion can also be configured to drive the line of material in the first direction along the path to dispense the material. 124-. (canceled)25. A dunnage converting apparatus , comprising:a converting station operable in a converting direction for converting supply material into low-density dunnage and moving the dunnage in a dispensing direction along a material path; an outfeed portion between the converting station and the cutting member, and', 'a severable portion beyond the cutting member from the converting station; and, 'a cutting member disposed on a single lateral side of the material path, the cutting member dividing the path and dunnage therein intoa reverse-driving element that is operable to pull the dunnage against the cutting member to cause the cutting member to cut the dunnage when the dunnage in the severable portion is pulled by an external force.26. The dunnage converting apparatus of claim 25 , wherein the reverse-driving element comprises the converting station claim 25 , which is operable in a reverse ...

Dunnage conversion machine and method

A dunnage conversion machine converts a sheet stock material into a dunnage product that is relatively thicker and less dense than the stock material. The conversion machine includes a conversion assembly that draws the sheet stock material therethrough and randomly crumples at least a portion of the sheet stock material. Before severing a discrete dunnage product of a desired length from the substantially continuous length of sheet stock material, the random crumpling is minimized or eliminated in an area to be cut to reduce or eliminate the production of scrap shards of sheet stock material during the cutting operation.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING PRODUCTS GROUPED IN BLISTER PACKS

A device for separating products grouped in blister packs having a plurality of pockets comprises a system for identifying the positions of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister pack. The system for identifying the positions of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister pack comprises a three-dimensional profiling device and/or a photometric stereo viewing system. 1. A device for separating products grouped in a blister pack having a base with a plurality of pockets positioned in various ways on it , the device comprising:a cutting head comprising cutting means for cutting the blister pack,at least one system for identifying the positions of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister pack, anda control unit for controlling the mutual movement between the cutting head and the blister pack according to a cutting scheme depending on the position of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister pack.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the identification system comprises a three-dimensional profiling device.3. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the three-dimensional profiling device is a laser beam profiling device.4. A device according to claim 3 , wherein the laser beam profiling device comprises two video cameras.5. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the identification system comprises a photometric stereo viewing system.6. A device according to claim 5 , wherein the photometric stereo viewing system comprises four projectors and a camera.7. A device according to claim 2 , comprising a further identification system claim 2 , comprising a photometric stereo viewing system.8. A method for separating products grouped in a blister pack having a base with a plurality of pockets positioned in various ways on it claim 2 , comprising the steps of:detecting the positions of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister pack by means of at least one system for identifying the positions of the pockets relative to the edge of the blister ...

Automatic Sizing Cutting Device

An automatic sizing cutting device includes a conveyance unit, a measuring device, a rotary cutter arranged downstream of the conveyance unit so as to oppose a band-shaped member and having a cutting blade on an outer circumferential surface thereof, a die roller which is arranged on a side of the band-shaped member opposite to the rotary cutter and which rotates in a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the rotary cutter; and an elastic member which urges the die roller toward the rotary cutter. The rotary cutter is controlled to rotate in accordance with a conveyed length of the band-shaped member measured by the measuring device, and is controlled such that circumferential speeds of the rotary cutter and the die roller when the cutting blade of the rotary cutter cuts the band-shaped member are equal to a conveying speed of the band-shaped member. 1. An automatic sizing cutting device for cutting a continuously supplied band-shaped member at a predetermined length to obtain a band-shaped piece , comprising:a conveyance unit which conveys the band-shaped member;a measuring device which measures a conveyed length of the band-shaped member conveyed by the conveyance unit;a rotary cutter arranged downstream of the conveyance unit so as to oppose one surface of the band-shaped member and having at least one cutting blade on an outer circumferential surface thereof, the rotary cutter being rotationally driven by a driving motor;a die roller arranged on a side of the band-shaped member opposite to the rotary cutter, and which rotates in a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the rotary cutter; andan elastic member which urges the die roller toward the rotary cutter,wherein the rotary cutter is controlled to rotate in accordance with the conveyed length of the band-shaped member measured by the measuring device, and is controlled such that circumferential speeds of the rotary cutter and the die roller at least when the cutting blade of the rotary cutter ...

IN-LINE PUNCHING MACHINE

A material punching machine includes a guide member defining a material pathway for transporting a piece of material through the machine. The machine also includes a first sensor element disposed adjacent the material pathway for detecting a first position of a trailing edge of the material as the material moves through the material pathway. The machine also includes a second sensor element disposed adjacent the material pathway for detecting a second position of the trailing edge of the material as the material moves through the material pathway. The machine also includes a punch element that punches a first aperture in the piece of material in a first area of the piece of material based on detection of the trailing edge by the first sensor, and punches a second aperture in another area of the piece of material based on detection of the trailing edge by the second sensor. 1. A punching machine comprising:a guide member defining a material pathway for transporting a piece of material through the machine;a first sensor element disposed adjacent the material pathway for detecting a first position of an edge of the piece of material as the piece of material moves through the material pathway;a second sensor element disposed adjacent the material pathway for detecting a second position of the edge of the piece of material as the piece of material moves through the material pathway; anda punch element configured to punch a first aperture in the piece of material in a first area of the piece of material based on detection of the edge by the first sensor, and to punch a second aperture in another area of the piece of material based on detection of the edge by the second sensor.2. The material punching machine of claim 1 , further comprising a third sensor element disposed adjacent the material pathway for detecting a position of an edge of a differently-sized piece of material.3. The material punching machine of claim 1 , wherein the punch element is sized and configured ...

HIGH SPEED SMALL PACK WRAPPER

A system for forming and wrapping a plurality of stacks of sheet like product is provided. The system includes a separator apparatus for converting a stream of spaced apart sets of stacks into a repeating stepped configuration. The system includes a mechanism for merging the stepped configuration of stacks into a single file stream of stacks. The system includes a cutoff apparatus for cutting a plastic sleeve in which the stacks are wrapped. The system includes a turner apparatus for changing the direction of travel of individual units comprising of a stack of product within a length of the sleeve 90 degrees while maintaining the orientation of the units. 1. A cutoff apparatus for cutting a plastic sleeve between adjacent spaced stacks of sheet like products positioned within the plastic sleeve , the plastic sleeve and spaced stacks of sheet like products moving longitudinally along a flow path , the cutoff apparatus comprising:a drive motor;a rotating arm operably coupled to the drive motor for rotation of the rotating arm about a rotational axis; anda first heated cutting element operably pivotally attached to the rotating arm such that the first heated cutting element is maintained at a substantially constant orientation as the rotating arm rotates about the rotational axis.2. The cutoff apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second heated cutting element operably pivotally attached to the rotating arm such that the second heated cutting element is maintained at a substantially constant orientation as the rotating arm rotates about the rotational axis.3. The cutoff apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first and second heated cutting elements are operably pivotally attached at opposite ends of the rotating arm and on opposite sides of the rotational axis.4. The cutoff apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply operably attached to the first heated cutting element to adjust a current flowing through the first heated cutting element claim 1 , the ...

INDUSTRIAL SLICER

The invention discloses an industrial slicer () of food products, comprising a frame (), at least one cutting member () mounted on the frame () and movable with respect thereto with a cutting movement lying in a cutting plane (P), and means for guiding and conveying () the food product in a direction () through the cutting plane (P), wherein the slicer is characterised in that the at least one cutting member () exhibits a cutting movement of a rotational and translational type lying in the cutting plane (P). 11. An industrial slicer () of food products , comprising:{'b': '2', 'a frame ();'}{'b': 5', '2', '2, 'at least one cutting member () mounted on the frame () and movable with respect thereto with a cutting movement lying in a cutting plane (P);'}{'b': 6', '3', '2, 'devices for guiding and conveying () the food product in a direction () through the cutting plane (P);'}{'b': 5', '2, 'wherein the at least one cutting member () exhibits a cutting movement of a rotational and translational type lying in the cutting plane (P);'}{'b': '17', 'characterised in that it comprises at least one rotating eccentric element () suitable for realising the cutting movement of a rotational and translational type.'}2123. The industrial slicer () according to claim 1 , characterised in that the cutting plane (P) is such as to be disposed perpendicularly to the conveying direction () of the food product.3142126321. The industrial slicer () according to claim 1 , comprising at least one cutting element () mounted on the frame () and suited to realising a cut lying in an additional cutting plane (P) disposed perpendicularly to the cutting plane (P) claim 1 , the guiding and conveying devices () being suited to conveying the food product in a direction () through the cutting plane (P) and the additional cutting plane (P).414212. The industrial slicer () according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one cutting element () is mounted on the frame () and movable with respect thereto such as ...

PROCESSING APPARATUS

A processing apparatus is disclosed comprising a shearing unit that receives the material to be processed from a conveying device upstream and surrenders it to a conveying device downstream, in which the material to be sheared advances with a continuous supply motion, in which each conveying device comprises a variable geometry closed loop slidable flexible element, in which the shearing unit is constrained to move with alternating motion together with two movable portions of the two conveying devices. The apparatus can process web-shaped material for the production of electrical energy storage devices. 1. Processing apparatus comprising:comprising a first inlet, a first outlet and an endless slidable first flexible element, said first flexible element being arranged for conveying material from said first inlet to said first outlet, said first flexible element being configured with variable geometry that is controlled so as to vary at least the position of said first outlet;a processing unit arranged near said first outlet for receiving material from said first conveying device, said processing unit being drivable between at least one engagement position in which it engages the material and at least one disengagement position, said processing unit being movable together with said first outlet;a control arrangement configured to control in a coordinated manner the sliding of said first flexible element, the drive of said processing unit and the movement of said processing unit together with said first outlet, to perform a processing cycle in which the material advances in a continuous manner in a forward direction, wherein said processing cycle comprises at least one forward step in which said processing unit advances in said forward direction together with said first outlet and at least one return step in which said processing unit goes back in the opposite direction together with said first outlet, wherein said processing unit assumes said engagement position ...

BLADE ASSEMBLY AND FOOD CUTTING DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME

A blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly includes a mounting ring, at least two elongate cutting blades, and a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may have a proximal end connected to the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may extend from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may be twisted along a length of the cutting blade. A distal end of each cutting blade may be connected to the central support. 1. A blade assembly comprising:a mounting ring; 'each cutting blade extending from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring, each cutting blade being twisted along a length of the cutting blade; and', 'at least two elongate cutting blades, each cutting blade having a proximal end connected to the mounting ring,'} 'wherein a distal end of each cutting blade is connected to the central support.', 'a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring,'}2. The blade assembly of claim 1 , whereineach cutting blade is held in tension between the mounting ring and the central support.3. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinfor each cutting blade, the mounting ring includes a recess for receiving the proximal end of the cutting blade and the cutting blade is positionable along the recess to adjust a tension in the blade.4. The blade assembly of claim 2 , whereinthe proximal end of each cutting blade is connected to a tension block,each tension block is connected to the mounting ring by a fastener, andactuating the fastener causes the tension block to slide within the recess, thereby changing the tension of the corresponding blade.5. The blade assembly of claim 4 , whereinthe mounting ring includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart recesses, each recess is adapted to receive a corresponding tension block, andeach tension block includes a channel for receiving a post extending ...

FOOD PRODUCT SLICING APPARATUS INCLUDING A PIVOTAL GATE ASSOCIATED WITH A FOOD PRODUCT TRAY

In one aspect, a food product tray includes a pan including a top surface, a front end and a rear end, at least one side member extending upward from the pan, and a gate positioned near the front end of the pan. The gate is moveable between a blocking position, in which a top edge of the gate is positioned above the top surface of the pan, and a non-blocking position, in which the top edge is either at or below the top surface of the pan. During movement of the gate, the gate rotates relative to the front end of the pan about an axis displaced from the gate. In one aspect, a slicing apparatus includes a food product tray including a gate movable along an arcuate path defined by an axis displaced from the gate and a radius between the arcuate path and the axis. 1. A food product tray for a slicing apparatus , the food product tray comprising:a pan including a top surface, a front end and a rear end;at least one side member extending upward from the pan; anda gate positioned near the front end of the pan, wherein the gate is moveable between a blocking position, in which a top edge of the gate is positioned above the top surface of the pan, and a non-blocking position, in which the top edge of the gate is either at or below the top surface of the pan, and wherein, during movement of the gate from the blocking position to the non-blocking position, the gate rotates relative to the front end of the pan about an axis displaced from the gate.2. The food product tray of claim 1 , wherein the gate rotates away and downward from the front end of the pan when the gate moves from the blocking position to the non-blocking position.3. The food product tray of claim 2 , wherein the entire gate rotates away and downward from the front end of the pan.4. The food product tray of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , with the gate in the blocking position claim 2 , the gate is spaced-apart from the front end of the pan.5. The food product tray of claim 1 , wherein the axis is positioned ...

MICRO-CUTTING SYSTEMS FOR FORMING CUTS IN PRODUCTS

Micro-cutting machines for forming cuts in catheters, guidewires, and similar products, are disclosed, including a micro-cutting machine that can directly control the dimensions of the resultant beams being cut into products, and that can capture images of each cut for feedback control and accuracy verification. 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 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 each pair of grooves, 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 pair of grooves extend 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 pair of grooves are separated along the lateral axis so as to leave a resultant beam between the grooves of each pair of grooves formed in the stock material; and, 'a cutting apparatus configured to form a plurality of pairs of grooves substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the stock material, the cutting apparatus includinga stock material controller configured to hold the stock material and feed the stock material along the longitudinal axis through the cutting ...

CUTTING DATA CREATION METHOD, CUTTING DATA CREATION DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

A cutting data creation method, a cutting data creation device, and a computer-readable recording medium capable of creating desired decoration representing an entire pattern formed of a combination of partial patterns by superimposing sheets as an object to be cut. The cutting data creation device includes a discrimination unit, an order decision unit, an outline setting unit, and a cutting data creation unit. The discrimination unit discriminates whether or not a partial patterns is included in another partial patterns. The order decision unit decides an overlapping order of the partial patterns corresponding to an overlapping order of the sheets based on a result of the discrimination as to the inclusion of the partial patterns. The outline setting unit sets an outline of each of the partial patterns to layers. The cutting data creation unit creates cutting data based on the outline of each partial pattern set for each layer. 1. A cutting data creation method for creating cutting data for preparing a decoration representing an entire pattern formed of a combination of a plurality of partial patterns by superimposing a plurality of sheets cut along an outline of each of the plurality of partial patterns , the cutting data creation method comprising:a discrimination step of discriminating, for each partial pattern, whether or not one of the plurality of partial patterns is included in another one of the plurality of partial patterns;an order decision step of deciding an overlapping order of the plurality of partial patterns corresponding to an overlapping order of the plurality of sheets based on a result of the discrimination as to whether or not one of the plurality of partial patterns is included in another one of the plurality of partial patterns in the discrimination step;an outline setting step of setting an outline of each of the partial patterns for each of the sheets corresponding to the order decided in the order decision step; anda cutting data creation ...

RESIN PELLETIZER APPARATUS AND ABNORMALITY DETERMINATION METHOD FOR RESIN PELLETIZER APPARATUS

A resin pelletizer apparatus () is provided with: a die () that has a die surface () having a die hole () formed therein; a rotary blade () that cuts a resin extruded from the die hole () into a pellet shape in water when being rotated on the die surface () in the water; a sensor () that detects elastic waves generated by the rotary blade () during the rotation on the die surface (); and a determination unit () that monitors the output value of the sensor () and determines that an abnormality has occurred when the output value of the sensor () is outside a predetermined range (R). 1: A resin pelletizer apparatus , comprising:a die that has a die surface having a die hole formed therein;a rotary blade for cutting a resin extruded from the die hole into a pellet shape in water when the rotary blade is rotated on the die surface in the water;a sensor for detecting elastic waves generated by the rotary blade during rotation on the die surface; anda determination unit for monitoring an output value of the sensor and for determining that an abnormality has occurred when the output value of the sensor is outside a predetermined range.2: The resin pelletizer apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the determination unit determines that a contact surface pressure between the rotary blade and the die surface is too large when the output value of the sensor is above an upper limit value of the predetermined range.3: The resin pelletizer apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the determination unit determines that an abrasion of at least one of the rotary blade and the die surface is in progress when the output value of the sensor is below a lower limit value of the predetermined range.4: The resin pelletizer apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the determination unit determines that a cavitation has occurred when both of a case in which the output value of the sensor is above an upper limit value of the predetermined range and a case in which the output value of the ...

PLUNGE SLITTING WITH ENHANCED SCRAP THREADING CAPABILITY USING EDGE TRIM FILLER

A slitting machine for threading scrap material has first and second arbors; and inner rotary knives and outer rotary knives disposed on each of the first and second arbors. A pair of rolls of fill material are positioned relative to the outer rotary knives. The rolls dispense fill material onto a strip of material so that the fill material is engaged by and cut by the outer knives as well as the strip portion overlaid by the fill material to be cut by the outer rotary knives. 1. A slitting machine for threading scrap material comprising:first and second arbors;inner rotary knives and outer rotary knives disposed on each of said first and second arbors;a pair of rolls of fill material positioned relative to said outer rotary knives;wherein said rolls dispense fill material onto an associated strip of material to be cut by said outer rotary knives.2. The slitting machine of claim 1 , whereas spacers are positioned between said inner and outer rotary knives.3. The slitting machine of claim 2 , wherein sleeves are placed over said spacers.4. The slitting machine of claim 1 , wherein said arbors are adjustable to change a gap between said first and second arbors.5. The slitting machine of claim 1 , wherein said rolls of fill material are mounted onto a shaft parallel to said first and second arbors.6. The slitting machine of claim 4 , wherein said rolls dispense fill material and overlay said fill material onto opposite edges of said associated strip of material as said strip passes through said slitting machine.7. The slitting machine of claim 6 , wherein said gap between said first and second arbors is closed while the associated strip travels through the slitting machine so that a gap between said outer rotary knives is small enough so that the outer rotary knives engage and cut through said fill material overlaying said strip and a portion of said strip on which said fill material is overlaid.8. The slitting machine of claim 7 , wherein said gap is too large for ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTRATE STRIPPING

Methods and apparatus for stripping away portions of substrate are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a flexible and/or soft impact-element(s) rotates around a rotation axis to drive a peripheral portion across a substrate plane of the substrate and/or to repeatedly collide with the substrate. At least some of the collisions are effective to partially dislodge or to strip away portion(s) of substrate. 1. A method for stripping away portions of a substrate , the method comprising: 'rotating at least one flexible and/or soft impact element(s) so as to repeatedly drive a peripheral portion of the impact element across the substrate plane so as to strip away at least one portion of the substrate.', 'at a time when a locally-flat, thin substrate is supported to define a substrate plane2. The method of wherein impact between the impact element and the substrate at the substrate plane bends the impact element.3. The method of wherein when the peripheral portion of the impact element reaches the substrate plane and contacts the substrate claim 1 , a vector of motion of the peripheral portion of impact element is non-perpendicular to the substrate plane claim 1 , preferably non-perpendicular by at least 10 degrees.4. The method of wherein:i. when the impact element is stationary, for at least one orientation, the impact element sags under its own weight; andii. centrifugal force of the rotating of the flexible and/or soft impact element(s) causes the impact element to fully extend so as to eliminate the sag.5. The method of wherein a second portion of the substrate is stripped away from a first portion of the substrate to form two distinct pieces of substrate such that: (i) before impact(s) by the rotating impact element(s) claim 1 , the first and second portions are held to each other by individual fibers and/or by static friction and/or by mechanical locking and (ii) impact(s) by the impact element(s) provides sufficient force so as to completely strip away the second ...

Gap Adjustment Assembly for Blade Portioner Conveyors

An automatic blade and conveyor gap adjustment assembly for a blade portioning conveyor machine having a blade assembly and a conveyor assembly with an infeed conveyor and an outfeed conveyor includes a blade adjustment assembly suitable for moving the blade assembly between at least first and second positions relative to the conveyor assembly and a first automatic conveyor gap adjustment assembly. The first automatic conveyor gap adjustment assembly is configured to define a first gap between an interior nose of the infeed conveyor and an interior nose of the outfeed conveyor to correspond to the first position of the blade assembly, and it is configured to define a second gap between the interior nose of the infeed conveyor and the interior nose of the outfeed conveyor to correspond to the second position of the blade assembly. 1. A blade and conveyor gap adjustment assembly for a blade portioning conveyor machine having a blade assembly and a conveyor assembly with an infeed conveyor and an outfeed conveyor , the blade and conveyor gap adjustment assembly comprising:(a) a blade adjustment assembly suitable for moving the blade assembly between at least first and second positions relative to the conveyor assembly; and (i) a push-pull rod that is configured to linearly move in forward and rearward directions substantially along an axis of the conveyor assembly;', '(ii) a sliding bar moveable by the push-pull rod that is coupled to the one of the interior nose of the infeed conveyor and the interior nose of the outfeed conveyor; and', '(iii) an adjustable limiting assembly configured to limit the linear movement of the sliding bar when the push-pull rod is moved in the forward and rearward directions., '(b) a first conveyor gap adjustment assembly configured to define a first gap between an interior nose of the infeed conveyor and an interior nose of the outfeed conveyor to correspond to the first position of the blade assembly and configured to define a second gap ...

Weight Material Dispensing And Cutting System

An apparatus includes a receiving module, a conversion module, first and second rollers, a motor, and a cutting head. The receiving module receives a desired weight value. The conversion module converts the desired weight value to a first length of wheel weight material based on a linear density of the wheel weight material. The first and second rollers engage first and second opposing sides of a continuous strip of the wheel weight material. The linear density of the wheel weight material is approximately constant along the continuous strip. The motor directly drives the first roller based on the first length. The cutting head is selectively actuated to cut the wheel weight material. 1a receiving module that receives a desired weight value to correct an imbalance of a wheel/tire assembly;a conversion module that converts the desired weight value to a first length of wheel weight material based on a linear density of the wheel weight material;first and second rollers that engage first and second opposing sides of a continuous strip of the wheel weight material, wherein the linear density of the wheel weight material is approximately constant along the continuous strip;a stepper motor that directly drives the first roller based on the first length;a movable carriage that holds the second roller;a forcing member that applies pressure to the movable carriage in a direction toward the first roller;a scribe implement that selectively forms a scribe mark on the wheel weight material; anda cutting head that is selectively actuated to cut the wheel weight material.. An apparatus comprising: This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/067,021 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,630,335), filed on Mar. 10, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/964,513 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,290,289), filed on Aug. 12, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/683,495 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,505,423), filed on Jan. 7, 2010, ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING, SLICING, BUTTERING, AND TOASTING BREAD

One variation of a method for slicing a type of whole bread buns includes: retracting a cutting block along a chute into a load position; dispensing a whole bread bun into the chute between the cutting block and a blade extending across the chute; advancing the cutting block along the chute toward the blade; detecting contact between the cutting block and the blade at a contact position; at a first time, advancing the cutting block into a pierce position offset from the contact position toward the blade by a pierce distance less than a common width of the type of whole bread buns; and, at a second time succeeding the first time by a pierce duration, advancing the cutting block from the pierce position into a slice position adjacent the blade to drive the whole bread bun fully through the blade. 1. A method for dispensing and slicing whole bread buns , the method comprising:at a first time, retracting a cutting block into a load position along a chute;based on a first distance value output from a first distance sensor aligned with an axis of a hopper containing a row of whole bread buns arranged behind a piston, supplying gas to a closed volume behind the piston, opposite the row of whole bread buns, at a first volume flow rate;based on a second distance value output from the first distance sensor, the second distance value less than the first distance value, supplying gas to the closed volume at a second volume flow rate less than the first volume flow rate;in response to dispensation of a whole bread bun from the hopper into the chute, ceasing supply of gas to the closed volume;at a second time, advancing the cutting block along the chute into a pierce position to compress the whole bread bun into a blade; andat a third time succeeding the second time by a pierce duration, advancing the cutting block into a slice position to drive the whole bread bun fully through the blade.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein supplying gas to the closed volume at the first volume ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING PORTIONS

The invention relates to a device () for slicing several food products (), in particular sausage, ham, and/or cheese, wherein a respective track () is provided for each food product (), along which track the food product is transported in the direction of a moving blade (). The invention further relates to a method for slicing at least two food products in two separate tracks (). Each food product is transported along a track in the direction of a cutting blade () by a transport means (). The cutting blade cuts food slices from the food product (). 1. A device for slicing a plurality of food products comprising: a respective track for each food product , along which track the plurality of food products are transported in a direction of a moving blade ,wherein each of the respective tracks are provided to be adjustable into a slicing position from a loading position independent of at least one other track.2. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the respective track is adjustable in its angle of inclination.3. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein each track has a conveying means that can be driven independent of the conveying means of the other tracks.4. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein each of the tracks have a common axis of rotation.5. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the device has a delivery table claim 1 , on which the cut off food slices are configured to portions.6. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein a track correction belt is provided downstream.7. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the device has a sensor claim 1 , which detects the proportion of each food product not yet sliced.8. The device in accordance with claim 7 , wherein a control system controls the loading and/or reloading of each track so that portions are sliced continuously.9. A method for slicing at least two food products in two separate tracks comprising:transporting each food product along a track by a transport ...

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR CUTTING LOGS OF WOUND WEB MATERIAL

The cutting machine for cutting logs of web material, includes a cutting head arranged along the feeding path of the logs. The cutting head includes a coupling for a disc-shaped cutting blade and is designed to impart the disc-shaped cutting blade a rotary motion around the axis thereof and a cyclic movement to cut the logs into single rolls, and to allow the logs to move forward along the feeding path. The machine also includes a store unit for disc-shaped cutting blades associated with the cutting head. A handling member is provided to remove a worn disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head and replace the worn disc-shaped cutting blade with a new disc-shaped cutting blade taken from the store unit. 122-. (canceled)24. The method according to claim 23 , wherein a handling member claim 23 , associated with the store unit for the disc-shaped cutting blades claim 23 , performs one or more operations selected from removing the worn disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head claim 23 , putting the worn disc-shaped cutting blade into the store unit claim 23 , taking a new disc-shaped cutting blade claim 23 , and mounting the new disc-shaped cutting blade on the cutting head.25. A cutting machine for cutting logs of web material comprising: a feeding path for logs to be cut; a cutting head arranged along a feeding path claim 23 , said cutting head comprising a coupling for a disc-shaped cutting blade which is configured to impart the disc-shaped cutting blade a rotary motion around an axis thereof and a cyclic movement to cut the logs into rolls claim 23 , and to allow the logs to move forward along the feeding path; at least one store unit for disc-shaped cutting blades associated with the cutting head; at least one handling member to remove a disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head which is a worn disc-shaped blade to be replaced claim 23 , and to replace the worn disc-shaped cutting blade with a new disc-shaped cutting blade taken from the store ...

CUTTING MACHINE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR CUTTING ELASTIC STRINGS, IN PARTICULAR MEAT STRINGS

A cutting machine comprising one or more form tubes that are divided in two in the longitudinal direction into a front form tube section and a rear form tube section—at least across a portion of its circumference, so that the two form sections can be moved from a pressing position in which they are aligned with each other into a loading position in which they are not aligned with each other, and in the loading position the rear form tube section can be loaded with a new meat strand while the rest of the previous meat strand is still being cut into slices and moved in the front form tube section. The blade may be disposed to simultaneously cut slices from a plurality of form tubes and may be disposed for motion in the longitudinal direction as well as a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction. 1. A cutting machine for producing slices in a weight precise manner from meat strands , at least one form tube that is open at a front side and at a back side and extends in a longitudinal pressing direction, the longitudinal pressing direction corresponding to an axial direction of a respective meat strand,', 'a longitudinal press plunger for the at least one form tube wherein the press plunger is insertable into the respective at least one form tube from a rear loading end in the longitudinal pressing direction of the respective at least one form tube,', 'in a circumferential direction, the at least one form tube comprises multiple form elements that can be moved relative to each other in at least one direction transverse to the longitudinal pressing direction, and thus the at least one form tube has a cross section that is adjustable in the at least one direction transverse to the longitudinal pressing direction-,', 'a blade for cutting off a plurality of slices from the meat strands, the blade being arranged at a forward cutting end of the at least one form tube, wherein'}, 'the at least one form tube is divided into a front form tube and a rear form tube ...

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.

VERIFYING CALIBRATION POINTS AGAINST MARK LINES ON WORKPIECE SURFACES

Methods for verifying calibration points against mark lines on workpiece surfaces are disclosed. Other embodiments including related systems are also disclosed. A material removal component may precisely remove extraneous material from a workpiece when calibration points of the material removal component along a predetermined trajectory are aligned with a mark line upon a marked surface of a workpiece. The marked surface of the workpiece may be disposed opposite of the material removal component. By employing an optical device aligned with the material removal component, calibration points may determined along the marked surface of the workpiece and verified against the mark line. In this manner, the extraneous material may be efficiently removed while minimizing rework and/or destruction of the workpiece. 1. A method of removing extraneous material from a workpiece , comprising:disposing the workpiece between an optical device and a material removal component of a material removal system, wherein the optical device is aligned relative to a central axis of the material removal component and wherein the workpiece includes a marked surface having a mark line facing the optical device;verifying positions of a calibration point of the optical device relative to the mark line while moving at least one of the material removal component and the workpiece relative to each other along a predetermined trajectory, wherein the calibration point is on the central axis at the marked surface; andremoving, with the material removal component, extraneous material from the workpiece along the predetermined trajectory.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising aligning the optical device and the material removal component to the central axis with an alignment component comprising a bracket secured to the optical device at one distal end of the bracket and secured to the material removal component at another distal end of the bracket.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the disposing ...

ADJUSTABLE TRIMMING ASSEMBLY

An adjustable trimming assembly is configured to receive printed media along a path in a downstream direction. The printed media includes a first dimension oriented perpendicular to the path and a second dimension oriented substantially perpendicular to the first dimension. The adjustable trimming assembly includes a trimming device adapted to trim a margin from the second dimension of the printed media and a conveyor adapted to receive the printed media along the path. The conveyor is positioned adjacent the trimming device. The adjustable trimming assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the conveyor and a controller operably coupled to the actuator to adjust the distance traveled by the printed media along the path before the margin is trimmed from the second dimension of the printed media. 1. An adjustable trimming assembly configured to receive printed media along a path in a downstream direction , the printed media comprising a first dimension oriented perpendicular to the path and a second dimension oriented substantially perpendicular to the first dimension , the adjustable trimming assembly comprising:a trimming device adapted to trim a margin from the second dimension of the printed media;a conveyor adapted to receive the printed media along the path, the conveyor positioned adjacent the trimming device;an actuator coupled to the conveyor; anda controller operably coupled to the actuator to adjust the distance traveled by the printed media along the path before the margin is trimmed from the second dimension of the printed media.2. The adjustable trimming assembly of claim 1 , wherein the printed media comprises a first edge parallel to the direction of the first dimension claim 1 , and wherein the adjustable trimming assembly further comprises a sensor configured to detect the first edge of the printed media before the trimming device trims the margin from the second dimension of the printed media.3. The adjustable trimming assembly of claim 2 , ...

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 ...

MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FOR CUTTING THE SIDE WALLS OF TIRES AT THE END OF LIFE

Machine for cutting off the sidewalls of a tire, which comprises, in combination: 1. A machine for cutting off the sidewalls of a tire , comprising:a frame;connecting means configured to connect the tire in a pre-established position with respect to the frame, in a zone for loading said tire, the connecting means for the tire comprising a carousel;a block disposed on the carousel, said block being adjustable in height and intended to support the external part of the bead of the tire that comes into contact with said carousel;at least one head equipped with at least one cutting blade for cutting off a sidewall of the tier;manipulation means that act in operation on said tire or on said cutting head in order to allow said cutting blade to be set into relative movement with respect to the tire;means for adjusting the relative position of the blade with respect to the connecting means, which act in operation on said blade or on the connecting means for the tire in order to allow said blade to be positioned such that, during said relative movement, the blade cuts off the sidewall of the tire along its circumference.2. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein said connecting means for the tire comprise a carousel configured to rotate about an axis and set the tire in rotation about said axis claim 1 , and wherein said means for relative movement act in operation on said carousel in order to rotate the tire with respect to said cutting blade.3. The machine according to claim 2 , wherein said connecting means for the tire comprise means for clamping the tire with respect to the carousel claim 2 , said means being able to move between a releasing position and a clamping position in which they act on a sidewall of the tire in order to clamp the tire to the carousel.4. The machine according to claim 3 , further comprising manipulation and drive means for the clamping means claim 3 , said manipulation and drive means being configured to manipulate the clamping means between ...

Motor Control System and Method for a Rotary Hole Punch System

A sheet processing apparatus and methods of utilizing the same. The sheet processing apparatus includes a punch mechanism disposed along a media path at a punch point at which a hole is to be punched through a punch location on a media sheet advancing along the media path. The punch mechanism includes a rotatable punch arm having a punch head, and a punch motor for rotating the punch arm. As the punch location on the advancing media sheet approaches the punch point, speed of the punch motor is controlled to adjust a rotational speed of the punch arm based on feedback signals associated with each of the punch motor and a media path motor used to advance the media sheet such that the punch head arrives at the punch point at substantially the same time as when the punch location on the media sheet arrives at the punch point. 1. A sheet processing apparatus , comprising:a plurality of feed rolls disposed along a media path through the sheet processing apparatus;a media path motor operatively coupled to the plurality of feed rolls for rotating the plurality of feed rolls to advance a media sheet along the media path;a first sensing mechanism associated with the media path motor for sensing motion of the media path motor and providing a motion feedback signal associated therewith; a rotatable punch arm having a punch head at a free end thereof;', 'a punch motor operatively coupled to the punch arm for rotating the punch arm during a punching operation, the punch arm rotatable to the punch point at which the punch head is engageable with the media sheet to punch a hole through the advancing media sheet at the punch location while passing through the punch point; and', 'a second sensing mechanism associated with the punch motor for sensing motion of the punch motor and providing a position feedback signal associated therewith; and, 'a punch mechanism disposed along the media path at a punch point at which a hole is to be punched through the media sheet advancing along the ...

CUTTING APPARATUS

A cutting apparatus includes a blade changing apparatus. The blade changing apparatus includes a blade mounting and removal portion, which in turn includes: a holding portion that removably holds a circular base of a cutting blade; a moving support portion that supports the holding portion and moves the holding portion to a removal and mounting position at which an insertion hole in the blade faces a boss of a blade mount; and a coupling mechanism that couples the holding portion with the moving support portion such that the holding portion is freely tiltable with respect to the moving support portion. The coupling mechanism includes a plurality of elastic member pairs, each pair, while tensioning the holding portion in opposite directions, fixing the holding portion to the moving support portion. Forces acting from the elastic member pairs balance each other to thereby support the holding portion tiltably and aerially. 1. A cutting apparatus , comprising:a cutting unit that cuts a workpiece held by a chuck table with a cutting blade fixed to a blade mount mounted at a distal end of a spindle;a moving mechanism that moves the cutting unit in an axial direction of the spindle; anda blade changing apparatus that removes the cutting blade from, and mounts the cutting blade on, the blade mount to thereby exchange the cutting blades, the cutting blade including a circular base having an insertion hole at a center thereof and a cutting edge fixed to an outer circumferential edge of the circular base, wherein a boss that is passed through the insertion hole in the cutting blade and extends in the axial direction of the spindle; and', 'a flange that integrally protrudes in a radial direction from the boss at a position posterior to the boss and on which the cutting blade abuts, and, 'the blade mount includes a first holding portion that removably holds the circular base of the cutting blade;', 'a moving support portion that supports the first holding portion and moves the ...

Tape Dispenser

A tape dispenser with a handle providing an optimized grip handle in a parallel axis with the tape spool axis. A burnisher and tape end guide serves as a guard that covers the sharp teeth of the device when in the closed position. As the burnisher and tape end guide is held in the closed position it provides a support surface. This position allows space between the resting surface and the roller which, in combination with the tape end catch and the contact surface of the main body ensures that the adhesive tape does not stick to the resting surface. The tape end catch works in combination with the burnisher and tape end guide, return spring, tape end guide, and formed-in axis, counter-bored hole to capture the loose end of the tape once the blade cuts through the width of the tape. 1. A tape dispensing device consisting of:a u-shaped main body; the u-shaped main body and arm are attached to a plurality of interior components removeably affixed between the u-shaped main body and arm by a plurality of screws;', a stem,', 'a small support,', 'a large support,', 'a roller,', 'a handle,', 'a burnisher and tape end guide;', 'a tape spool;', 'a cut off device;', 'a blade;', 'a platen; and, 'the interior components are'}], 'an arm;'}the handle is placed in a parallel axis with the tape spool axis.2. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe handle and the main body raise a mid-section of the tape dispenser above the resting surface.3. The device of claim 1 , whereinin combination with the burnisher and tape end guide, the tape is securely separated from the resting surface as well as being securely retained in the tape dispenser.4. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe rotating feature of the burnisher and tape end guide provides this function without the need for an additional part.5. The device of claim 1 , whereinseparating the original left arm with the roller plate and support beam body allows an unrestricted channel for installing the tape between the roller and a fixed guide, ...

SHEET PERFORATING APPARATUS

A sheet perforating apparatus comprises a punch unit configured to punch holes in a sheet from an image processing apparatus. A dust box is below the punch unit and detachably attached to a case. A lid member is attached to the dust box and is displaceable between a closed state, in which the lid member closes an opening of the dust box, and an open state, in which the lid member does not close the opening of the dust box. When in the open state, the lid member is electrically grounded to weaken static electricity of punch chips dropped from the punch unit to the lid member and directs the punch chips towards the opening.

UNIT FOR CONVERTING A CONTINUOUS WEB SUBSTRATE, AND PACKAGING PRODUCTION MACHINE THUS EQUIPPED

A conversion unit converting a first continuous web substrate () into a second substrate in the form of converted blanks of predetermined length (). On account of cutting tool rotation speed, the web () moves at various speeds for cutting the web cut lengths and other aspects of cutting and transport process having a constant input speed. The unit includes a first motorized arrangement () for producing a first run driving (F) of the web (), a sheeter () having rotary tools () for cutting the web into blanks (), a second motorized arrangement () for producing a second run driving of the substrate (), the second arrangement being positioned in the immediate proximity of the sheeter (), and at least one station () having rotary tools () for converting the blanks (). A speed of rotation () of the second arrangement () varies during a cycle of rotation of the tools () of the sheeter (), comprising a phase at constant tangential speed (), substantially equal to the speed of rotation of the tools () of the sheeter (), during which the cut is made, a speed reduction phase (), during which a length of the web (), dependent on the difference between the length of the blank () and an extension of the periphery of the tools (), is kept upstream of the second arrangement (), and a speed increase phase (), during which the substrate () is discharged downstream of the second arrangement (). 1. A method of operating a conversion unit of a web conversion station , the conversion unit converting a continuous web into separated converted blanks of predetermined length , and the continuous web having a constant feed speed , the method comprising:engaging the continuous web by a first motorized arrangement and driving, as a first run driving, the continuous web at a clocked speed;receiving from the first motorized arrangement the continuous web by a second motorized rotatable arrangement and driving, by the second motorized rotatable arrangement as a second run driving, the continuous ...

MULTI-TYPE FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD

The present disclosure relates to a method and device for processing food. The device comprises at least two food slicing devices adapted to each produce partial portions, and a combination device disposed downstream of each food slicing device to combine the partial portions to a multi-type portion. A sensor assembly may be provided to determine at least one property of the partial portions, wherein a control device is provided to control the operation of the food slicing devices based on the properties of the respective partial portions to adjust the weight of the partial portions. A control device is alternatively provided to synchronize the timing of the slicing operation of the food slicing devices. A buffering device is alternatively provided between at least one food slicing device and the combination device to retain and release partial portions based on a control signal from a control device. 1. A food processing device comprising:at least two food slicing devices which are adapted to each produce partial portions,a respective sensor assembly which is adapted to determine at least one property of said partial portions produced by one of said food slicing devices, anda combination device which is disposed downstream of at least each food slicing device and adapted to combine said partial portions to a multi-type portion, anda control device adapted to control the operation of said food slicing devices based of said properties of said respective partial portions in order to adjust the weight of said partial portions.2. The food processing device according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor assembly is disposed downstream of at least one of said food slicing devices.3. The food processing device according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor assembly is a scale and wherein said property is the weight of said respective partial portions.4. The food processing device according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor assembly is a scanning device disposed upstream of at least ...

PAPER PROCESSING APPARATUS

In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit. 1. A paper processing apparatus , comprising:a perforation unit including a rotary blade and configured to perforate conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and move the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper;a moving mechanism configured to move the whole perforation unit in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance path; anda control section controls, in a case in which the paper is conveyed in a state of being shifted from a regular conveyance state, the moving mechanism to move the perforation unit to a position for correcting the deviation.2. The paper processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotary blade is rotated through the conveyance of the paper to perforate the paper.3. The paper processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a motor configured to rotate the rotary blade; wherein the rotary blade is rotated in such a direction that encourages the conveyance of the paper to perforate the paper.4. The paper processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe perforation unit includes the rotary blade and a moving body which supports the rotary blade and moves in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance path.5. The ...

SHEET CUTTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A sheet cutting apparatus includes a cutting position where a sheet is cut; a guillotine type cutter configured to move between the cutting position and a home position above the cutting position; a motor; a drive mechanism configured to transfer a drive force from the motor to the cutter to move the cutter between the home position and the cutting position; a drive control section configured to enable the cutter to fall from the home position to the cutting position when cutting a sheet by the cutter and then return the cutter to the home position; a determination section configured to determine whether or not a given period of time elapses from the last return completion of the cutter to the home position; and a return control section configured to return the cutter to the home position if the determination section determines that a given period of time elapses from the last return completion of the cutter to the home position. 1. A sheet cutting apparatus , comprising:a cutting position where a sheet is cut;a guillotine type cutter configured to move between the cutting position and a home position above the cutting position;a motor;a drive mechanism configured to transfer a drive force from the motor to the cutter to move the cutter between the home position and the cutting position;a drive control section configured to enable the cutter to fall from the home position to the cutting position when cutting a sheet by the cutter and then return the cutter to the home position;a determination section configured to determine whether or not a given period of time elapses from the last return completion of the cutter to the home position; anda return control section configured to return the cutter to the home position if the determination section determines that a given period of time elapses from the last return completion of the cutter to the home position.2. The sheet cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a counter configured to count the drive ...

Apparatus for Cutting Food

The apparatus comprises: a supporting frame; a dish () rotatably mounted about an axis () on the frame and carrying the food to be cut; at least one knife () hinged about a pivot () fixed to the frame and provided with elastic return means, so that it can swing in a plane orthogonal to the dish (); a first shaft actuating the rotation movement of the dish () about the axis (); a camshaft () actuating the swinging movement of the knife (); and means connecting the first shaft and the camshaft (). 1. Apparatus for cutting food , comprising:a supporting frame,{'b': 14', '16', '14, 'a dish () rotatably mounted about an axis () on the frame, said dish () carrying the food to be cut,'}{'b': 20', '14, 'at least one knife () hinged to the frame and provided with elastic return means, so that it can swing in a plane substantially orthogonal to said dish (), and'}{'b': 20', '14, 'coupled means for actuating both the swinging movement of said at least one knife () and the rotation movement of said dish ().'}2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 14', '16, 'a first shaft actuating the rotation movement of the dish () about the axis (),'}{'b': 30', '32', '20', '30', '32, 'a camshaft (, ) actuating the swinging movement of said at least one knife (), and means connecting said first shaft and camshaft (, ).'}32018. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one knife () is hinged about a pivot () associated with claim 1 , in particular fixed to claim 1 , the supporting frame.4242614. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said first actuating shaft is an endless screw () meshing with a toothed crown () circumferentially extending around the periphery of the dish ().524. Apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the thread of said screw () has a succession of tracts alternatively lying in planes inclined and in planes perpendicular with respect to its axis.64640423032. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said connecting means consist of a ...

WEIGHT MATERIAL CUTTING, DISPENSING AND APPLYING SYSTEMS

A feed and cutting unit for selectively cutting and dispensing individual weight material segments from a common strip of backing material is disclosed. The feed and cutting unit comprises a feed assembly, a sensor and a cutter member. The feed assembly includes a drive roller and a follower roller that frictionally engages first and second surfaces of a strip of weight material to selectively move the strip of weight material to a cutter member. The sensor is connected to a controller and measures an amount of segmented weight material on the backing material as the strip of weight material moves past the sensor. The cutter member is actuated to separate weight material segments from the backing material by cutting at least a portion of the backing material in a gap disposed between adjacent segments. Weight apply devices that receive the segments for application to an imbalanced member, are also disclosed.

METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY FEEDING ROLLS OF PAPER COMING OUT OF A LOG SAW UNIT AND RELATIVE LOG SAW UNIT

A method for selectively feeding rolls of paper coming out of a log saw unit (), wherein the log saw unit () comprises (n) feeding channels () for feeding logs () towards a cutting device () provided at the outlet with (n) unloading belts () in a number equal to the feeding channels (), comprises a step of generating a stop signal relating to a portion of a packaging unit downstream of the log saw unit () further to the detection of accumulation of rolls (′) and/or of stopping of a packaging machine, as well as a step of attributing said stop signal to a feeding channel/sub-group of feeding channels () operatively associated with the portion of the packaging unit, called “feeding channels/sub-groups of feeding channels () subject to stopping”, wherein the method—upon receipt of the stop signal—comprises at least the steps of: 11010121113141210111212) Method for selectively feeding rolls of paper coming out of a log saw unit () , wherein said log saw unit () comprises (n) feeding channels () for feeding logs () towards a cutting device () provided at the outlet with (n) unloading belts () in a number equal to the feeding channels () , characterised in that said method comprises a step of generating a stop signal relating to a portion of a packaging unit downstream of the log saw unit () further to detection of accumulation of rolls (′) and/or of stop of a packaging machine , as well as a step of attributing said stop signal to a feeding channel/sub-group of feeding channels () operatively associated with said portion of the packaging unit , called “feeding channels/sub-groups of feeding channels () subject to stopping” , wherein said method—upon receipt of said stop signal—comprises at least the steps of:{'b': 11', '12', '10, 'ending the cutting of the log () in progress on all of said (n) feeding channels () of the log saw unit (),'}{'b': 11', '13', '12', '15', '16', '12, 'selectively stopping the forward movement of a new log () towards the cutting device () just ...

PAPER PROCESSING APPARATUS

In accordance with one embodiment, a paper processing apparatus comprises a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper; a skew detection section configured at the upstream side of the perforation unit to detect the skew of the paper; a skew correction mechanism configured to incline the perforation unit and the rotary blade according to the detected skew amount of the paper; and a control section configured to control the position of the rotary blade and move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit. 1. A paper processing apparatus , comprising:a perforation unit configured to include a rotary blade for perforating conveyed paper in a direction parallel to a conveyance direction and be capable of moving the rotary blade in a direction orthogonal to a conveyance path of the paper;a moving mechanism configured to move the whole perforation unit in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance path; anda control section configured to move the rotary blade to a perforation processing position before the paper is conveyed to the perforation unit, and controls, when the paper is conveyed in a state of being shifted from a regular conveyance state, the moving mechanism to move the perforation unit to a position for correcting a deviation.2. The paper processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe perforation unit further includes a sensor group for detecting an end in a width direction of the conveyed paper; andthe control section controls the moving mechanism to move, when the position in the width direction of the paper detected by the sensor group is shifted from the regular conveyance state, the perforation unit according to the deviation of the paper.3. The paper processing apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

Schneidmaschine zum selbsttätigen Beschneiden von Druckerzeugnissen

Method and apparatus for controlling a tobacco cutter

一种片糖切块装置

本发明属于制糖领域，具体涉及一种片糖切块装置，包括：传送装置、布料器、切割装置和分离装置，所述传送装置一端设置有布料器，另一端设置有分离装置，所述布料器和分离装置之间的传送装置上设置有切割装置。本发明能够有效地对片糖进行加工切块，操作简单、成品率高。

Movement synchronizer

FIELD: mechanical engineering; synchronization of movement of conveyor line on which flow of articles is moved and movable device made for reciprocating along article displacement line on conveyor line. SUBSTANCE: synchronizer has slider-crank mechanism including crank set into rotation by drive, and connecting rod acting between pin of crank and movable device to provide reciprocating of movable device at displacement of drive in one direction. It has also control device coupled with drive for selective control of drive speed, and pickup determining one of positions and speed of conveyor line and generating a signal taken by control device for synchronizing movement of movable device with movement of conveyor line. Control device is responsive to position of crank or movable device for selective control of drive speed during at least part of travel of movable device for maintaining constant speed of movable and corresponding speed of articles on conveyor line. EFFECT: provision of high accuracy of synchronization. 17 cl, 3 dwg с б9естс ПЧ ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) (51) МПК ВИ” 2 125 534 ^^ Сл В 65 С 47/22 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 94007633/03, 11.03.1994 (30) Приоритет: 12.03.93 (30) Приоритет: 12.03.1993 СН 751/93 (46) Дата публикации: 21.01.1999 (56) Ссылки: Ц$ 4359918 А, 23.11.82. ЗЦ 329088 А, 21.03.12. $Ц 1298156 А, 23.03.87. (98) Адрес для переписки: 103735 Москва, ул.Ильинка 5/2, Союзпатент патентному поверенному Томской Е.В. (71) Заявитель: Соремартек С.А. (ВЕ) (72) Изобретатель: Бруно Джамелло (1!Т) (73) Патентообладатель: Соремартек С.А. (ВЕ) (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СИНХРОНИЗАЦИИ ДВИЖЕНИЙ (57) Реферат: Относится к устройству для синхронизации движений, действующему между конвейерной линией, на которой продвигается поток изделий, и подвижным средством, выполненным с возможностью возвратно-поступательного перемещения вдоль общей линии продвижения изделий на конвейерной ЛИНИИ. Оно ...