公开(公告)号：US20130083332A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13250347

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Graham Duck

Inventor： Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Graham Duck

IPC: G01B11/06 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01B11/06 ,  D21F7/06

Abstract: Dual mounting head scanner system measures the thickness of a flexible continuous moving web such as paper by employing an optical senor positioned in the upper head to determine the distance between the optical sensor and the upper surface of the paper while a displacement sensor positioned in the lower head determines the distance between the displacement sensor, which includes an RF coil, and a reference surface on the upper head. An air clamp and vacuum source assembly on the operative surface of the lower head maintains the moving web in physical contact with a measurement surface that is incorporated in the operative surface. The optical sensor directs incident radiation onto the web at the measurement surface. Thermal isolation of the two sensors eliminates thermal interactions.

Abstract translation: 双重安装头扫描仪系统通过使用位于上部头部中的光学传感器来测量柔性连续移动腹板（例如纸张）的厚度，以确定光学传感器与纸张上表面之间的距离，同时位于下方的位移传感器 头部确定包括RF线圈的位移传感器与上部头部上的参考表面之间的距离。 在下部头部的操作表面上的空气夹具和真空源组件将移动的网与保持在操作表面中的测量表面物理接触。 光学传感器将入射辐射引导到测量表面上的幅材上。 两个传感器的热隔离消除了热相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US08760669B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13250347

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Graham Duck

Inventor： Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Graham Duck

IPC: G01B11/28

CPC classification number: G01B11/06 ,  D21F7/06

Abstract: Dual mounting head scanner system measures the thickness of a flexible continuous moving web such as paper by employing an optical senor positioned in the upper head to determine the distance between the optical sensor and the upper surface of the paper while a displacement sensor positioned in the lower head determines the distance between the displacement sensor, which includes an RF coil, and a reference surface on the upper head. An air clamp and vacuum source assembly on the operative surface of the lower head maintains the moving web in physical contact with a measurement surface that is incorporated in the operative surface. The optical sensor directs incident radiation onto the web at the measurement surface. Thermal isolation of the two sensors eliminates thermal interactions.

Abstract translation: 双重安装头扫描仪系统通过使用位于上部头部中的光学传感器来测量柔性连续移动腹板（例如纸张）的厚度，以确定光学传感器与纸张上表面之间的距离，同时位于下方的位移传感器 头部确定包括RF线圈的位移传感器与上部头部上的参考表面之间的距离。 在下部头部的操作表面上的空气夹具和真空源组件将移动的网与保持在操作表面中的测量表面物理接触。 光学传感器将入射辐射引导到测量表面上的幅材上。 两个传感器的热隔离消除了热相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20130289918A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13460275

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Michael K. Y. Hughes ,  Graham Duck ,  John F. Shakespeare

Inventor： Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Michael K. Y. Hughes ,  Graham Duck ,  John F. Shakespeare

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G01B5/02

CPC classification number: G01B21/042 ,  G01B7/107 ,  G01B11/0691 ,  G01N33/346

Abstract: A method includes measuring a caliper of a sheet of material using a caliper sensor having first and second sensor modules. The method also includes adjusting the caliper measurement based on a transverse displacement between a first sensor component in the first sensor module and a second sensor component in the second sensor module to generate a corrected caliper measurement. Adjusting the caliper measurement can include applying a corrector function that adjusts the caliper measurement based on the measured transverse displacement. The corrector function can be identified by repeatedly creating misalignment between the first and second sensor components, measuring a known distance using the caliper sensor, and identifying an error between the measurement of the known distance and the known distance.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括使用具有第一和第二传感器模块的卡尺传感器测量一张材料的厚度。 该方法还包括基于第一传感器模块中的第一传感器部件与第二传感器模块中的第二传感器部件之间的横向位移来调整卡尺测量值，以产生校正的卡尺测量值。 调整卡尺测量可以包括应用基于测量的横向位移来调节卡尺测量的校正器功能。 可以通过重复地创建第一和第二传感器部件之间的不对准，使用卡尺传感器测量已知距离以及识别已知距离的测量与已知距离之间的误差来识别校正器功能。

公开(公告)号：US20090294084A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12129461

申请日：2008-05-29

Applicant: Graham Duck ,  Tamer Mark Alev ,  Michael Hughes ,  Ron Beselt ,  Glen John Visser ,  Daniel Gordon ,  Salvatore Chirico

Inventor： Graham Duck ,  Tamer Mark Alev ,  Michael Hughes ,  Ron Beselt ,  Glen John Visser ,  Daniel Gordon ,  Salvatore Chirico

IPC: D21F5/00 ,  D21G9/00

CPC classification number: D21F1/42 ,  B65H23/24 ,  B65H2406/112 ,  D21F7/06 ,  D21G9/0063 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01N33/346

Abstract: An air stabilization system employing two parallel, opposite-facing Coanda nozzles, with each nozzle exhausting gas at opposite directions, subjects a moving flexible web to opposing forces effective to create local tension within the web. Each nozzle includes an elongated slot that is perpendicular to the path of the moving web. The nozzles serve as separate points along the machine direction for controlling the height of the web. The operative surface with the nozzles can exhibit a flush surface. The nozzles can be formed on elevated structures on the operative surface. The operative surface can be covered with a transparent substrate to minimize shape distortions on the moving web and to prevent debris from collecting around the sensor. By modulating the velocities of gases exiting the nozzles, the shape of the web can be manipulated to present a planar contour. The air stabilization system can be incorporated into a caliper scanner.

Abstract translation: 使用两个平行的相对面的Coanda喷嘴的空气稳定系统，每个喷嘴在相反方向排出气体，使一个移动的柔性网对着有效地在网内产生局部张力的相反的力。 每个喷嘴包括垂直于移动网的路径的细长槽。 喷嘴作为沿机器方向的分离点，用于控制幅材的高度。 具有喷嘴的操作表面可以呈现平齐的表面。 喷嘴可以在操作表面上的升高的结构上形成。 操作表面可以用透明基底覆盖，以最小化移动幅材上的形状变形，并防止碎片收集在传感器周围。 通过调节离开喷嘴的气体的速度，可以操纵幅材的形状以呈现平面轮廓。 空气稳定系统可以结合到卡尺扫描仪中。

公开(公告)号：US09441961B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13460275

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Michael K. Y. Hughes ,  Graham Duck ,  John F. Shakespeare

Inventor： Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Michael K. Y. Hughes ,  Graham Duck ,  John F. Shakespeare

IPC: G01B5/02 ,  G01B21/04 ,  G01B7/06 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01N33/34

CPC classification number: G01B21/042 ,  G01B7/107 ,  G01B11/0691 ,  G01N33/346

Abstract: A method includes measuring a caliper of a sheet of material using a caliper sensor having first and second sensor modules. The method also includes adjusting the caliper measurement based on a transverse displacement between a first sensor component in the first sensor module and a second sensor component in the second sensor module to generate a corrected caliper measurement. Adjusting the caliper measurement can include applying a corrector function that adjusts the caliper measurement based on the measured transverse displacement. The corrector function can be identified by repeatedly creating misalignment between the first and second sensor components, measuring a known distance using the caliper sensor, and identifying an error between the measurement of the known distance and the known distance.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括使用具有第一和第二传感器模块的卡尺传感器测量一张材料的厚度。 该方法还包括基于第一传感器模块中的第一传感器部件与第二传感器模块中的第二传感器部件之间的横向位移来调整卡尺测量值，以产生校正的卡尺测量值。 调整卡尺测量可以包括应用基于测量的横向位移来调节卡尺测量的校正器功能。 可以通过重复地创建第一和第二传感器部件之间的不对准，使用卡尺传感器测量已知距离以及识别已知距离的测量与已知距离之间的误差来识别校正器功能。