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Method of preventing multiple breakage of webs running in rotary press
Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1985-10-17
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Granted: 1987-05-26
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Expires: 2005-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A method of preventing the subsequent breakage of webs running in a rotary press which would be caused by a first broken web. In this method, when a signal of web breakage is received from any one of web breakage sensors which are provided to sense the breakage of any of the running webs, a nip pressure signal is changed in accordance with the number of webs still running, and is sent to a nip pressure controller to decrease the nip pressure of a triangular former drag pressing roller and nipping roller, to prevent the multiple breakage of webs.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshio Taguchi
- 👤 Hitoshi Matsuoka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:39
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F33/00; B41F33/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of preventing the breakage of moving webs in a press employing a plurality of webs when one or more of the moving webs break, the press having a drag roller over which said plurality of moving webs run, a pressing roller adjacent said drag roller and pressing against said plurality of webs in an adjustable web pressing engagement with said drag roller for exerting an adjustable pressure on said plurality of webs to tension each of said webs at a predetermined amount, said method comprising: detecting the breakage of any of said plurality of webs; generating a signal indicative of the number of webs detected as being broken; and controlling said pressing roller in response to the generation of the signal to reduce the pressure exerted on said webs in an amount corresponding to the detected number of broken webs as indicated by the generated signal for maintaining each of the remaining unbroken webs at said predetermined tension.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A method of preventing the breakage of moving webs in a press employing a plurality of webs when one or more of the moving webs break, the press having a drag roller over which said plurality of moving webs run, a pressing roller adjacent said drag roller and pressing against said plurality of webs in an adjustable web pressing engagement with said drag roller for exerting an adjustable pressure on said plurality of webs to tension each of said webs at a predetermined amount, said method comprising: detecting the breakage of any of said plurality of webs; generating a signal indicative of the number of webs detected as being broken; and controlling said pressing roller in response to the generation of the signal to reduce the pressure exerted on said webs in an amount corresponding to the detected number of broken webs as indicated by the generated signal for maintaining each of the remaining unbroken webs at said predetermined tension.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-05-25 | 1990-11-24 | 1991-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-25 | 1994-11-24 | 1995-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-25 | 1998-11-24 | 1999-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |