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Slasher moisture monitoring system
Assignee: Burlington Industries Inc
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Filing: 1982-03-26
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Granted: 1988-01-05
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Expires: 2002-03-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved fabric moisture monitoring system and method particularly adapted for use on a slasher unit comprises utilizing the delivery roller associated with the conventional slasher unit to facilitate moisture monitoring. Both ends of the delivery roller are electrically isolated and either end is connected to a moisture monitoring apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Vuncannon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:24
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/36; G01N33/367
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for monitoring the moisture content of a web substantially across the entire width thereof, comprising: roll means disposed substantially across the width of a web for detecting the moisture content thereof as the web continuously moves in contact with a predetermined portion of said roll means; means for moving said web continuously in contact with a predetermined portion of said roll means; means for electrically isolating both ends of said roll means, said electrically isolating means comprising: first and second bearing means, one operatively mounted to each end of said roll means, for providing for rotation of said roll means about an axis, and with respect to a housing of each of said bearing means; first and second support rods, one extending radially outwardly from each of said first and second bearing means; first and second support sleeves for mounting each of said first and second support rods; and a sleeve of electrical isolation material operatively disposed between each of said first and second support rods and its respective support sleeves; and means for detecting the amount of liquid retained by the web at said roll means, said detecting means being electrically coupled to said roll means at one end thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
203 words
A system for monitoring the moisture content of a web substantially across the entire width thereof, comprising: roll means disposed substantially across the width of a web for detecting the moisture content thereof as the web continuously moves in contact with a predetermined portion of said roll means; means for moving said web continuously in contact with a predetermined portion of said roll means; means for electrically isolating both ends of said roll means, said electrically isolating means comprising: first and second bearing means, one operatively mounted to each end of said roll means, for providing for rotation of said roll means about an axis, and with respect to a housing of each of said bearing means; first and second support rods, one extending radially outwardly from each of said first and second bearing means; first and second support sleeves for mounting each of said first and second support rods; and a sleeve of electrical isolation material operatively disposed between each of said first and second support rods and its respective support sleeves; and means for detecting the amount of liquid retained by the web at said roll means, said detecting means being electrically coupled to said roll means at one end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as recited in claim 1 wherein each of said sleeves of insulated material comprises a substantially rigid nylon bushing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A system as recited in claim 1 wherein said bearing means are electrically conductive, including housings therefor, and wherein said detecting means is electrically coupled to one of said bearing means housings by a screw and a lead wire.
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