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Paper path signature analysis apparatus
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1992-08-17
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Granted: 1994-05-17
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Expires: 2012-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A sheet path velocity profile signature analysis apparatus which utilizes output from various idler rolls throughout the machine paper path to detect abnormalities. The constantly monitored and instantaneous velocity readings are compared with a base line velocity signature established at the factory. If the constantly monitored velocity profile is not within the pre-established operating parameters as set at the factory, automatic machine adjustment procedures are initiated and/or automatic service alerts are issued. The ability to constantly monitor the velocity profile throughout the machine enables preventative maintenance to occur and worn drive rolls, idler rolls and other transport devices can be replaced before catastrophic failure.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Martin
- 👤 Steve R. Moore
- 👤 Russell J. Sokac
- 👤 Kathleen Laffey
- 👤 Robert P. Siegel
- 👤 Gerald M. Garavuso
- 👤 Lloyd W. Durfey
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-09 18:35
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; B; B65; B65H; B65H7/00; B65H7/02; G03G15/55; G03G15/553; B65H2220/00; B65H2220/01; B65H2220/02; B65H2220/03; B65H2511/00; B65H2511/50; B65H2511/52; B65H2513/00; B65H2513/10; B65H2515/00; B65H2515/84; B65H2551/00; B65H2551/20; B65H2553/00; B65H2553/40; B65H2553/41; B65H2557/00; B65H2557/20; B65H2557/24; B65H2557/242; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00367; G03G2215/00371; G03G2215/00535; G03G2215/00611; G03G2215/00628; G03G2215/00679; G03G2215/00717; G03G2215/00746
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An apparatus for monitoring the velocity of a sheet handling device for advancing individual cut sheets, comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
An apparatus for monitoring the velocity of a sheet handling device for advancing individual cut sheets, comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further including means, in response to the error signal, for displaying a fault message.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said comparing means comprises a programmable machine controller.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for monitoring the velocity of a sheet handling device for advancing individual cut sheets, comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently from one another, wherein each said advancing means comprises a drive roller and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal; and means, in response to the error signal, for displaying a fault message.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for monitoring the velocity of a sheet handling device for advancing individual cut sheets, comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently from one another, wherein each said advancing means comprises a drive roller and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal; and means, in response to the error signal, for displaying a fault message.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein each said measuring means comprises an encoder connected to said idler roller, said encoder generating the velocity profile signal as a function of the rotational speed of the idler roller with the velocity profile signal being transmitted from said encoder to said comparing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said comparing means comprises a programmable machine controller.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
96 words
An apparatus for monitoring the velocity of a sheet handling device for advancing individual cut sheets, comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another, each said advancing means comprising a drive roller, and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
96 words
An apparatus for monitoring the velocity of a sheet handling device for advancing individual cut sheets, comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another, each said advancing means comprising a drive roller, and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein each said measuring means comprises an encoder connected to said idler roller, said encoder generating the velocity profile signal as a function of the rotational speed of the idler roller with the velocity profile signal being transmitted from said encoder to said comparing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said comparing means comprises a programmable machine controller.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
80 words
An electrophotographic printing machine of the type for advancing individual cut sheets through the machine, wherein the velocity of the sheet handling device is monitored comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
80 words
An electrophotographic printing machine of the type for advancing individual cut sheets through the machine, wherein the velocity of the sheet handling device is monitored comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The printing machine of claim 10, further including means, in response to the error signal, for displaying a fault message.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The printing machine of claim 10, wherein said comparing means comprises a programmable machine controller.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
115 words
An electrophotographic printing machine of the type for advancing individual cut sheets through the machine, wherein the velocity of the sheet handling device is monitored comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently from one another, wherein each said advancing means comprises a drive roller and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal; and means, in response to the error signal, for displaying a fault message.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
115 words
An electrophotographic printing machine of the type for advancing individual cut sheets through the machine, wherein the velocity of the sheet handling device is monitored comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently from one another, wherein each said advancing means comprises a drive roller and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal; and means, in response to the error signal, for displaying a fault message.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
51 words
The printing machine of claim 13, wherein each said measuring means comprises an encoder connected to said idler roller, said encoder generating the velocity profile signal as a function of the rotational speed of the idler roller with the velocity profile signal being transmitted from said encoder to said comparing means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The printing machine of claim 14, wherein said comparing means comprises a programmable machine controller.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrophotographic printing machine of the type for advancing individual cut sheets through the machine, wherein the velocity of the sheet handling device is monitored comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another each said advancing means comprising a drive roller, and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrophotographic printing machine of the type for advancing individual cut sheets through the machine, wherein the velocity of the sheet handling device is monitored comprising: means for advancing individual cut sheets independently of and relative to one another each said advancing means comprising a drive roller, and an idler roller in frictional contact with said drive roller defining a nip therebetween; means for measuring a velocity profile of said advancing means as individual sheets are advanced thereby and generating a velocity profile signal indicative thereof; and means for comparing the signal from said measuring means with a reference signal to generate an error signal.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
51 words
The printing machine of claim 16, wherein each said measuring means comprises an encoder connected to said idler roller, said encoder generating the velocity profile signal as a function of the rotational speed of the idler roller with the velocity profile signal being transmitted from said encoder to said comparing means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The printing machine of claim 17, wherein said comparing means comprises a programmable machine controller.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The printing machine of claim 18 further comprising means for automatically adjusting machine operating parameters in response to the generated velocity profile signal.
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