公开(公告)号：US20080081753A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11537353

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Timothy J. Abrott

Inventor： Timothy J. Abrott

IPC: B31B1/25

CPC classification number: B31F1/08 ,  B31B50/20 ,  B31B50/252 ,  Y10T83/364 ,  Y10T83/8749

Abstract: A system includes a first scoring station, an optional second scoring station, and a cutting station. The first scoring station includes a stationary platen for supporting a substrate, a movable platen juxtaposed a spaced distance therefrom, and one or more scoring rules operatively associated with the platen and movable between a substrate non-contact position and a substrate contact position by the platen. The scoring rules may be independently movable in a selective manner for creating score lines at selective locations along the substrate when the platen moves the scoring rules into the substrate contact position. The scoring rules may be configured with scoring blades having selectively adjustable lengths and locations. The scoring rules may be constructed of a plurality of scoring segments that form the scoring blade. Each scoring segment is selectively movable between a scoring position and a non-scoring position for creating customizable score line lengths and locations.

Abstract translation: 系统包括第一评分站，可选的第二评分站和切割站。 第一评分站包括用于支撑基板的固定台板，与其间隔开距离的可移动压板以及与压板可操作地相关联的一个或多个刻痕规则，并且可通过压盘在基板非接触位置和基板接触位置之间移动 。 评分规则可以以选择性的方式独立地移动，以便当压板将评分规则移动到基板接触位置时沿着基板沿着选择性位置创建刻痕线。 评分规则可以配置有具有选择性调节的长度和位置的刻划刀片。 评分规则可以由形成刻划刀片的多个评分段构成。 每个评分段可以在得分位置和非评分位置之间选择性地移动，以创建可定制的刻痕线长度和位置。

公开(公告)号：US07888621B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11536853

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Timothy J Abrott

Inventor： Timothy J Abrott

IPC: B23K26/36 ,  B23K26/03

CPC classification number: B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/0884 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K2103/40 ,  B23K2103/50

Abstract: A system includes a cutting station having a laser cutter for cutting surface marks, score lines, holes, slots, flaps, panels, etc. into a selected substrate, an image capture device for capturing digital image data associated with the selected substrate, and a computing system for controlling the cutting process. The computing system 32 initiates a calibration test cycle that 1) cuts a test pattern into the selected substrate; and 2) analyzes the test pattern that was cut into the selected substrate. Based on the results of the analysis of the captured image, the system adjusts the operational parameters of the laser cutter during a subsequent packaging production run utilizing the same substrate type.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括具有用于将表面标记，刻痕线，孔，狭缝，襟翼，面板等切割成所选择的基底的激光切割器的切割台，用于捕获与所选择的基底相关联的数字图像数据的图像捕获装置，以及 用于控制切割过程的计算系统。 计算系统32启动校准测试循环，其中1）将测试图案切割到所选择的基底中; 和2）分析被切割成所选择的底物的测试图案。 基于拍摄图像的分析结果，系统在使用相同基板类型的随后的包装生产运行期间调整激光切割器的操作参数。

公开(公告)号：US20080079763A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11536856

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Timothy J. Abrott

Inventor： Timothy J. Abrott

IPC: B41J29/393

CPC classification number: B41J29/393

Abstract: A print verification system includes a print station for printing an image and a test pattern onto a selected substrate, an image capture device for capturing a digital image of the test pattern, and a computing system for controlling the printing process. The computing system includes an image analysis module for analyzing the images captured by the image capture device. Upon analysis of the captured image, the system is capable of generating an alert signal if a determination is made that the pattern is representative of an adverse operational condition.

Abstract translation: 打印验证系统包括用于将图像和测试图案打印到所选择的基板上的打印站，用于捕获测试图案的数字图像的图像捕获设备以及用于控制打印处理的计算系统。 计算系统包括用于分析由图像捕获装置拍摄的图像的图像分析模块。 在分析所捕获的图像时，如果确定模式代表不利的操作条件，则系统能够产生警报信号。

公开(公告)号：US07361131B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11537353

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Timothy J Abrott

Inventor： Timothy J Abrott

IPC: B31B1/14 ,  B26F3/00 ,  B26F5/08

CPC classification number: B31F1/08 ,  B31B50/20 ,  B31B50/252 ,  Y10T83/364 ,  Y10T83/8749

Abstract: A system includes a first scoring station, an optional second scoring station, and a cutting station. The first scoring station includes a stationary platen for supporting a substrate, a movable platen juxtaposed a spaced distance therefrom, and one or more scoring rules operatively associated with the platen and movable between a substrate non-contact position and a substrate contact position by the platen. The scoring rules may be independently movable in a selective manner for creating score lines at selective locations along the substrate when the platen moves the scoring rules into the substrate contact position. The scoring rules may be configured with scoring blades having selectively adjustable lengths and locations. The scoring rules may be constructed of a plurality of scoring segments that form the scoring blade. Each scoring segment is selectively movable between a scoring position and a non-scoring position for creating customizable score line lengths and locations.

公开(公告)号：US20080156863A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11618199

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Timothy J Abrott

Inventor： Timothy J Abrott

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K1/121 ,  B41J29/26

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for improving the readability of printed bar code symbols. The system may include a print station for printing at least one bar code symbol onto a selected substrate, an optional bar code symbol reader for determining whether the printed bar code symbol is readable, an image capture device for capturing a digital image of the printed bar code symbol, an ink removal station having a laser for removing a portion of the printed bar code symbol, and a computing system. The computing system includes an image analysis module for analyzing the images captured by the image capture device. Based on the results of the analysis of the captured image, the system improves the readability of the printed bar code symbol by removing ink from the printed bar code symbol representative of potential deficiencies caused, in part, by the printing methods employed.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于提高打印的条形码符号的可读性的系统和方法。 该系统可以包括用于将至少一个条形码符号打印到所选择的基板上的打印站，用于确定打印的条形码符号是否可读的可选条形码符号读取器，用于捕获打印条的数字图像的图像捕获装置 代码符号，具有用于去除打印的条形码符号的一部分的激光器的墨水清除站以及计算系统。 计算系统包括用于分析由图像捕获装置拍摄的图像的图像分析模块。 基于捕获图像的分析结果，该系统通过从代表由所采用的打印方法引起的潜在缺陷的打印条形码符号中去除油墨来提高打印的条形码符号的可读性。

公开(公告)号：US20080078751A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11536853

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Timothy J. Abrott

Inventor： Timothy J. Abrott

IPC: B23K26/38 ,  B23K26/03 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B23K26/03 ,  B23K26/032 ,  B23K26/0884 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B23K2103/40 ,  B23K2103/50

Abstract: A system includes a cutting station having a laser cutter for cutting surface marks, score lines, holes, slots, flaps, panels, etc. into a selected substrate, an image capture device for capturing digital image data associated with the selected substrate, and a computing system for controlling the cutting process. The computing system 32 initiates a calibration test cycle that 1) cuts a test pattern into the selected substrate; and 2) analyzes the test pattern that was cut into the selected substrate. Based on the results of the analysis of the captured image, the system adjusts the operational parameters of the laser cutter during a subsequent packaging production run utilizing the same substrate type.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括具有用于将表面标记，刻痕线，孔，狭缝，襟翼，面板等切割成所选择的基底的激光切割器的切割台，用于捕获与所选择的基底相关联的数字图像数据的图像捕获装置，以及 用于控制切割过程的计算系统。 计算系统32启动校准测试循环，其中1）将测试图案切割到所选择的基底中; 和2）分析被切割成所选择的底物的测试图案。 基于拍摄图像的分析结果，系统在使用相同基板类型的随后的包装生产运行期间调整激光切割器的操作参数。