Apparatus and method for encoding positions of web press machines

Claim 1

An apparatus for encoding the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (46) for operating on a web, said machine (46) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (46) is adjusted, characterized by: a linkage (18) connectable to said linearly moving element; means (22) for generating an electric signal operatively connected to said linkage (18) for operation in response to movement of said linkage (18); means (78) defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (46); and means (56) for computing a code in response to said signal generated by said signal generating means (22) for designating the setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point.

Claim 2

An apparatus for encoding the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (46) for operating on a web, said machine (46) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (46) is adjusted, characterized by: a linkage (18) connectable to said linearly moving element; means (22) for generating an electric signal operatively connected to said linkage (18) for operation in response to movement of said linkage (18); means (78) defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (46); and means (56) for computing a code in response to said signal generated by said signal generating means (22) for designating the setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point.

Claim 4

An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 or 2 wherein said means (22) for generating an electric signal is a shaft angle position encoder.

Claim 7

An apparatus as claimed in claims 1 or 2 further including means (42) for selectively disconnecting and connecting said linkage (18) and said linearly moving element.

Claim 8

An apparatus as calimed in claims 1 or 2 wherein said means defining a reference point includes a Hall effect switch that is sensitive to an indicator on said linkage.

Claim 9

A method for encoding the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (46) for operating on a. web, said machine (46) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (46) is adjusted, and characterized by the steps of: defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (46); extending a linkage (18) to and connecting said linkage (18) with said linearly moving element; generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (18) and to subsequent movement of said linkage (18) by moving of said element; and computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point.

Claim 10

A method for encoding the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (46) for operating on a. web, said machine (46) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (46) is adjusted, and characterized by the steps of: defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (46); extending a linkage (18) to and connecting said linkage (18) with said linearly moving element; generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (18) and to subsequent movement of said linkage (18) by moving of said element; and computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point.

Claim 12

A method for encoding the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (90, 92) for operating on a web, said machine (90, 92) having an element (94) which moves linearly as said machine (90, 92) is adjusted, characterized by the steps of: defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (90, 92); providing a linkage (20) connected with said linearly moving element (94); generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (20) and to subsequent movement of said linkage (20) by moving of said element (94); and computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (90, 92) with respect to said reference point.

Claim 13

A method for encoding the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (90, 92) for operating on a web, said machine (90, 92) having an element (94) which moves linearly as said machine (90, 92) is adjusted, characterized by the steps of: defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (90, 92); providing a linkage (20) connected with said linearly moving element (94); generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (20) and to subsequent movement of said linkage (20) by moving of said element (94); and computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (90, 92) with respect to said reference point.

Claim 15

A method for adjusting to a predetermined setting the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (46) for operating on a web, said machine (46) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (46) is adjusted, characterized by the steps of: (a) defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (46); (b) extending a linkage (18) to and connecting said linkage (18) with said linearly moving element; (c) generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (18); (d) computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point; (e) comparing said computed code with a predetermined code corresponding to said predetermined setting to which said machine (46) is to be adjusted; (f) adjusting said machine (46) whereby said linearly moving element is moved, moving said linkage (18); (g) generating an electric signal in response to movement of said linkage (18); (h) recomputing said computed code in response to generation of said signal for designating the adjusted setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point; (i) comparing said recomputed code with said predetermined code;'and (j) in the event said recomputed code differs from said predetermined code, repeating steps (f) through (i).

Claim 16

A method for adjusting to a predetermined setting the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (46) for operating on a web, said machine (46) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (46) is adjusted, characterized by the steps of: (a) defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (46); (b) extending a linkage (18) to and connecting said linkage (18) with said linearly moving element; (c) generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (18); (d) computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point; (e) comparing said computed code with a predetermined code corresponding to said predetermined setting to which said machine (46) is to be adjusted; (f) adjusting said machine (46) whereby said linearly moving element is moved, moving said linkage (18); (g) generating an electric signal in response to movement of said linkage (18); (h) recomputing said computed code in response to generation of said signal for designating the adjusted setting of said machine (46) with respect to said reference point; (i) comparing said recomputed code with said predetermined code;'and (j) in the event said recomputed code differs from said predetermined code, repeating steps (f) through (i).

Claim 17

A method as claimed in claims 8, 9, or 12 further including the step of moving said machine (46) in a rotational direction to align said linearly moving element for connection with said linkage (18).

Claim 18

A method for adjusting to a predetermined setting the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (90, 92) for operating on a web, said machine (90, 92) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (90, 92) is adjusted, characterized by the steps of: (a) defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (90, 92); (b) providing a linkage (20) connected with said linearly moving element (94); (c) generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (20); (d) computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (90, 92) with respect to said reference point; (e) comparing said computed code with a predetermined code corresponding to said predetermined setting to which said machine (90, 92) is to be adjusted; (f) adjusting said machine (90, 92) whereby said linearly moving element (94) is moved, moving said linkage (20); (g) generating an electric signal in response to movement of said linkage (20); (h) recomputing said computed code in response to generation of said signal for designating the adjusted setting of said machine (90, 92) with respect to said reference point; (i) comparing said recomputed code with said predetermined code; and (j) in the event said recomputed code differs from said predetermined code, repeating steps (f) through (i).

Claim 19

A method for adjusting to a predetermined setting the lateral or circumferential setting within a web press of a laterally or circumferentially adjustable machine (90, 92) for operating on a web, said machine (90, 92) having an element which moves linearly as said machine (90, 92) is adjusted, characterized by the steps of: (a) defining a reference point for describing the setting of said machine (90, 92); (b) providing a linkage (20) connected with said linearly moving element (94); (c) generating an electric signal in response to extension of said linkage (20); (d) computing a code in response to generation of said signal for designating the setting of said machine (90, 92) with respect to said reference point; (e) comparing said computed code with a predetermined code corresponding to said predetermined setting to which said machine (90, 92) is to be adjusted; (f) adjusting said machine (90, 92) whereby said linearly moving element (94) is moved, moving said linkage (20); (g) generating an electric signal in response to movement of said linkage (20); (h) recomputing said computed code in response to generation of said signal for designating the adjusted setting of said machine (90, 92) with respect to said reference point; (i) comparing said recomputed code with said predetermined code; and (j) in the event said recomputed code differs from said predetermined code, repeating steps (f) through (i).