公开(公告)号：WO1995006875A1

公开(公告)日：1995-03-09

申请号：PCT/US1994010055

申请日：1994-09-06

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  HE, George, X.

IPC: G01N33/34

CPC classification number: G01N33/346 ,  D21G9/0009

Abstract: A system for aligning control zones (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5) with measurement zones (S1', S2', S3', S4') in a sheet-making system having a plurality of actuators (23) arranged in the cross-direction, comprising the steps of: a) bumping at least one of the actuators; b) measuring a profile of the sheet at a substantial distance from the bumped actuators; and c) determining a location of the effect of each of the bumped actuators on the sheet.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有多个致动器（23）的片材制造系统中将控制区域（S1，S2，S3，S4，S5）与测量区域（S1'，S2'，S3'，S4'）对准的系统， 包括以下步骤：a）撞击所述致动器中的至少一个; b）在与凸起的致动器相距很远的距离处测量片材的轮廓; 以及c）确定每个凸起致动器在片材上的作用的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO1992011505A1

公开(公告)日：1992-07-09

申请号：PCT/US1991009692

申请日：1991-12-20

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  CRESSON, Thierry, M. ,  GOSS, John, D. ,  WALLACE, Barclay, W.

IPC: G01B07/10

CPC classification number: G01N3/08 ,  G01B7/10 ,  G01B2210/42 ,  G01B2210/44 ,  G01N33/346 ,  G01N2203/0278 ,  G01N2203/0282

Abstract: A sensor (12) system and method for determining the various Z-directional properties of a sheet (14) by measuring the caliper of a moving sheet (14) of material at a plurality of pressures. The invention employs a caliper gauge (10) and a set of pressure transducers (not shown) that can measure and send signals indicative of the caliper as well as pressures exerted on the sheet (14). The signals are then digitized by an analog-to-digital converter (not shown) and sent to a computer (30). The computer (30) uses the compressibility data to construct a compression stress-strain diagram where the slope of the curve in the linear region of the region of the curve is defined as the compression modulus of elasticity which can be empirically correlated to the tensile modulus of elasticity for various grades of paper. The tensile modulus of elasticity can then be used in various formulas to determine other Z-directional physical properties of the sheet (14) such as tensile strength, extensional stiffness and Scott bonding.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过在多个压力下测量材料的移动片材（14）的厚度来确定片材（14）的各种Z方向特性的传感器（12）系统和方法。 本发明采用卡尺（10）和一组压力传感器（未示出），其可以测量和发送指示卡钳的信号以及施加在片材（14）上的压力。 然后，信号由模拟 - 数字转换器（未示出）数字化并发送到计算机（30）。 计算机（30）使用压缩性数据构建压缩应力 - 应变图，其中曲线区域的线性区域中的曲线的斜率被定义为可以与拉伸模量经验相关的压缩弹性模量 的各种等级的纸张的弹性。 拉伸弹性模量然后可用于各种配方中以确定片材（14）的其它Z方向物理性质，例如拉伸强度，拉伸刚度和斯科特粘结。

公开(公告)号：WO1990014216A1

公开(公告)日：1990-11-29

申请号：PCT/US1990002717

申请日：1990-05-17

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  BOISSEVAIN, Mathew, G. ,  WALTON, Henry, Leonard, Jr.

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION

IPC: B30B09/00

CPC classification number: D21F7/06 ,  B21B27/106 ,  B29B13/023 ,  B29C35/04 ,  B29C43/245

Abstract: A system for controlling calendering roll diameters in continuous sheetmaking systems includes profile actuators (27) spaced from one another at generally decreasing distances (D1>D2>D3>...>DN) along a plenum (25) which extends from edge to edge of the sheet. The largest spacing (D1) between nozzles is at locations corresponding to the center of the sheet.

Abstract translation: 用于控制连续片材制造系统中的压延辊直径的系统包括沿着沿着从边缘延伸到边缘（25）的增压室（25）以大致减小的距离（D1> D2> D3> ...> DN）彼此间隔开的轮廓致动器（27） 的表格。 喷嘴之间的最大间距（D1）在与片材中心对应的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO1997036145A1

公开(公告)日：1997-10-02

申请号：PCT/US1997007048

申请日：1997-03-19

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  CHASE, Lee ,  GOSS, John ,  ALGUARD, Mark ,  AXELROD, Steve ,  HERZLINGER, Peter ,  ANDERSON, Len ,  KING, Harriss

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION

IPC: G01B11/27

CPC classification number: G01B11/272 ,  G01G9/00

Abstract: A two-dimensional position detector, in combination with dynamic z and/or flutter sensors, provides dynamic misalignment detection and correction of a measuring head, thereby allowing accurate determinations to be made of properties of a sheet material, such as basis weight.

Abstract translation: 与动态z和/或颤振传感器结合的二维位置检测器提供测量头的动态未对准检测和校正，从而允许对诸如基重的片材的性质进行准确的测定。

公开(公告)号：WO1997023839A1

公开(公告)日：1997-07-03

申请号：PCT/US1996020210

申请日：1996-12-18

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  SPINNER, Robert, E. ,  BARON, Ian, C. ,  McCORMICK, Keith, T. ,  SANKEY, J., Todd

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: D21G9/0027 ,  G05B19/35 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/31093 ,  G05B2219/31139 ,  G05B2219/31145 ,  G05B2219/31154 ,  G05B2219/31348 ,  G05B2219/33196 ,  G05B2219/33273 ,  G05B2219/37133 ,  G05B2219/42268 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/185

Abstract: A distributed intelligence control system for controlling a cross direction profile of a traveling sheet (10) includes a scanner (12) for measuring a property of the sheet at a plurality of cross direction locations and producing output signals indicative of the cross direction profile. A host controller (20) coupled to receive the signals from the scanner (12) produces signals representing desired profile information. The system includes a plurality of actuators (26), each actuator being operatively associated with a corresponding intelligent actuator controller (30). A local area network (22) provides a bidirectional communication link between the host controller and the intelligent actuator controllers and between adjacent actuator controllers, the network transmitting to the actuator controllers the desired profile information from the host controller and transmitting between adjacent actuator controllers actual actuator state information, the intelligent actuator controllers calculating target positions based upon the transmitted information.

Abstract translation: 用于控制行进薄片（10）的横向轮廓的分布式智能控制系统包括扫描器（12），用于在多个横向位置测量片材的特性并产生指示横向轮廓的输出信号。 耦合以从扫描器（12）接收信号的主机控制器（20）产生表示所需简档信息的信号。 该系统包括多个致动器（26），每个致动器与相应的智能致动器控制器（30）可操作地相关联。 局域网（22）在主机控制器和智能执行器控制器之间以及相邻执行器控制器之间提供双向通信链路，网络向执行器控制器发送来自主机控制器的所需配置文件信息，并在相邻执行器控制器之间传输实际执行器 状态信息，智能致动器控制器基于所发送的信息来计算目标位置。

公开(公告)号：WO1996042009A1

公开(公告)日：1996-12-27

申请号：PCT/US1996009736

申请日：1996-06-10

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  GORDON, Daniel, A. ,  ALGUARD, Mark, J.

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/524 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N21/86

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring on-line the color and color-related properties of a moving sheet. Contrast ratio reflectance measurements are made for providing opacity corrections substantially in real time for a full color spectrum. An optical color sensor in accordance with the invention includes a pair of synchronized spectrometers, the first spectrometer being aligned to view a region of the sheet backed with a higly reflective ("white") material and the second spectrometer being aligned to view a region of the sheet backed with a highly absorptive ("black") material. The use of two spectrometers permits substantially simultaneous "black" and "white" measurements for a full color spectrum. The optical color sensing system further includes two light sources, a flashlamp and a continuously energized tungsten filament lamp. Light beams from the two sources are combined to form a sheet-illuminating third beam approximating the D65 standard source. The intensity of the flashlamp is electronically controlled to maintain the balance of UV to visible light that characterizes the standard source. The color sensor further includes a sheet backing system including a rotatable standard wheel carrying a white standard tile. Provision is made to permit rotation of the standard wheel and to standardize the sensor off-sheet while maintaining isolation of the white standard tile from the paper mill environment. The sheet backing system includes a paper guide plate defining an annular vortex space into which air is introduced from a pressurized source. A low pressure region thereby produced in the vortex space draws the paper sheet toward the guide plate. At the same time, circulating air spirals outwardly from the vortex space to form a thin air film or air bearing between the sheet and the paper guide. Sheet flutter is thereby minimized and damage to the sheet is prevented.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在线测量移动片材的颜色和颜色相关性质的装置。 对比度反射率测量用于为全色谱实质上实时提供不透明度校正。 根据本发明的光学颜色传感器包括一对同步的光谱仪，第一光谱仪被对准以观察具有高反射（“白”）材料的片材的区域，并且第二光谱仪被对准以观察 该片材具有高吸收性（“黑色”）材料。 使用两个光谱仪可以实现全色同步的“黑色”和“白色”测量。 光学颜色感测系统还包括两个光源，闪光灯和连续通电的钨丝灯。 来自两个源的光束被组合以形成近似D65标准源的片状照明第三光束。 闪光灯的强度是电子控制的，以保持紫外线到可见光的平衡，表征标准源。 该颜色传感器还包括一个片材背衬系统，其包括一个承载白色标准砖的可旋转的标准轮。 规定允许标准轮的旋转并标准化传感器脱模，同时保持白色标准砖与造纸厂环境的隔离。 片材背衬系统包括限定了从加压源引入空气的环形涡流空间的导纸板。 由此在涡流空间中产生的低压区将纸张朝向引导板拉出。 同时，循环空气从涡流空间向外螺旋形成在薄片和导纸板之间形成薄的空气薄膜或空气轴承。 因此，片材颤动最小化并且防止了片材损坏。

公开(公告)号：WO1996042008A1

公开(公告)日：1996-12-27

申请号：PCT/US1996009731

申请日：1996-06-10

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  ALGUARD, Mark, J. ,  McADAMS, Michael, J.

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01N21/86

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring on-line the color and color-related properties of a moving sheet. Contrast ratio reflectance measurements are made for providing opacity corrections substantially in real time for a full color spectrum. An optical color sensor in accordance with the invention includes a pair of synchronized spectrometers, the first spectrometer being aligned to view a region of the sheet backed with a highly reflective ("white") material and the second spectrometer being aligned to view a region of the sheet backed with a highly absorptive ("black") material. The use of two spectrometers permits substantially simultaneous "black" and "white" measurements for a full color spectrum. The optical color sensing system further includes two light sources, a flashlamp and a continuously energized tungsten filament lamp. Light beams from the two sources are combined to form a sheet-illuminating third beam approximating the D65 standard source. The intensity of the flashlamp is electronically controlled to maintain the balance of UV to visible light that characterizes the standard source. The color sensor further includes a sheet backing system including a rotatable standard wheel carrying a white standard tile. Provision is made to permit rotation of the standard wheel and to standardize the sensor off-sheet while maintaining isolation of the white standard tile from the paper mill environment. The sheet backing system includes a paper guide plate defining an annular vortex space into which air is introduced from a pressurized source. A low pressure region thereby produced in the vortex space draws the paper sheet toward the guide plate. At the same time, circulating air spirals outwardly from the vortex space to form a thin air film or air bearing between the sheet and the paper guide. Sheet flutter is thereby minimized and damage to the sheet is prevented.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在线测量移动片材的颜色和颜色相关性质的装置。 对比度反射率测量用于为全色谱实质上实时提供不透明度校正。 根据本发明的光学颜色传感器包括一对同步的光谱仪，第一光谱仪被对准以观察具有高反射（“白”）材料的片材的区域，并且第二光谱仪被对准以观察 该片材具有高吸收性（“黑色”）材料。 使用两个光谱仪可以实现全色同步的“黑色”和“白色”测量。 光学颜色感测系统还包括两个光源，闪光灯和连续通电的钨丝灯。 来自两个源的光束被组合以形成近似D65标准源的片状照明第三光束。 闪光灯的强度是电子控制的，以保持紫外线到可见光的平衡，表征标准源。 该颜色传感器还包括一个片材背衬系统，其包括一个承载白色标准砖的可旋转的标准轮。 规定允许标准轮的旋转并标准化传感器脱模，同时保持白色标准瓦与造纸厂环境的隔离。 片材背衬系统包括限定了从加压源引入空气的环形涡流空间的导纸板。 由此在涡流空间中产生的低压区将纸张朝向引导板拉出。 同时，循环空气从涡流空间向外螺旋形成在薄片和导纸板之间形成薄的空气薄膜或空气轴承。 因此，片材颤动最小化并且防止了片材损坏。

公开(公告)号：WO1996035111A1

公开(公告)日：1996-11-07

申请号：PCT/US1996006153

申请日：1996-05-02

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  CHASE, Lee, M. ,  GOSS, John, D.

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01N21/86

Abstract: An on-line laser triangulation position sensing system provides measurements of the surface features of a moving sheet such as paper. The measurements are correlatable with measurements made with standard laboratory surface smoothness testers and provide predictions of the printability of paper during its fabrication. The sensing system includes a segmented balance detector having a high frequency response. The sensing system further includes signal processing circuitry comprising a plurality of channels, each channel including a filter. The various filters have different cutoff frequencies for passing different frequency spectra representing ranges of surface feature scale sizes. The cutoff frequency of each filter is varied in response to variations in sheet speed. The sheet sensing system further includes a sheet stabilizer to minimize flutter in the measurement region and a standardizing member permitting performance verification of the sensor system at at least one scale size spectrum. The sensing system may also be provided with a sheet compressor to compress the sheet in the measurement region so as to simulate the pressures applied to sheet samples by laboratory air leak smoothness testers. The output of the position sensing system may be used in conjunction with various kinds of papermaking machines to control one or more of the many papermaking process parameters that determine the smoothness or texture of the final product. The sensing system can be used to measure tissue crepe and such measurement can be utilized to control various crepe-determining stages in a tissue making machine and to monitor the condition of the creping or doctor blade in such a machine.

Abstract translation: 在线激光三角测量位置感测系统提供诸如纸张的移动片材的表面特征的测量。 测量值与使用标准实验室表面平滑度测试仪进行的测量值相关，并提供纸张在其制造过程中的可印刷性的预测。 感测系统包括具有高频响应的分段平衡检测器。 感测系统还包括包括多个通道的信号处理电路，每个通道包括滤波器。 各种滤光片具有不同的截止频率，用于通过表示特征尺度尺寸范围的不同频谱。 每个过滤器的截止频率响应于纸张速度的变化而变化。 片材感测系统还包括片材稳定器，以最小化测量区域中的颤动;以及标准化构件，允许以至少一个尺度尺度光谱对传感器系统进行性能验证。 感测系统还可以设置有片材压缩机，以在测量区域中压缩片材，以便模拟通过实验室空气泄漏平滑度测试仪施加到片材样品的压力。 位置传感系统的输出可以与各种造纸机结合使用，以控制确定最终产品的平滑度或纹理的许多造纸工艺参数中的一个或多个。 感测系统可用于测量组织绉纱，并且可以利用这种测量来控制组织制作机中的各种绉纱确定阶段，并监测这种机器中的起皱或刮刀的状况。

公开(公告)号：WO1993008925A1

公开(公告)日：1993-05-13

申请号：PCT/US1992009453

申请日：1992-11-02

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  ANDERSON, Leonard, M. ,  HOWARTH, John, J.

IPC: B05C11/10

CPC classification number: G01N21/86 ,  B05C11/1005 ,  B05C11/1015 ,  G01B11/0625 ,  G05D5/03

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for measuring and controlling the amount of multiple coating materials applied to a substrate (12), and in particular to an apparatus (10) and method for monitoring and regulating the amount of multiple coating materials (24 and 25) containing different compositions applied to a substrate (12), such as paperboard. The coating measurement is insensitive to changes in both the amount of substrate (12) as well as in the amount of an interfering component associated with the substrate (12).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于测量和控制施加到基板（12）的多个涂覆材料的量的装置和方法，特别涉及一种用于监测和调节多个涂层材料（24和24）的量的装置（10）和方法 25），其包含施加到诸如纸板的基底（12）的不同组成。 涂层测量对基材（12）的量以及与基材（12）相关的干扰组分的量的变化不敏感。

公开(公告)号：WO1992012406A1

公开(公告)日：1992-07-23

申请号：PCT/US1991009765

申请日：1991-12-18

Applicant: MEASUREX CORPORATION

Inventor： MEASUREX CORPORATION ,  CRESSON, Thierry, M. ,  CHASE, Lee, M. ,  ANDERSON, Leonard, M. ,  GOSS, John, D.

IPC: G01L05/04

CPC classification number: G01L5/107 ,  G01L5/045 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01N33/346

Abstract: A sensor (10) for detecting directional variations in a physical characteristic, fiber orientation angle and the degree of anisotropism of a moving sheet of material is disclosed. The sensor (10) has a support (12) for supporting the moving sheet (14). The support (12) defines an open region into which the moving sheet (14) is deflected by a deflector (16). Detectors (20) coupled to the support (12) detect and produce signals indicative of the force exerted on the support (12) by the deflected sheet in at least three different directions. Alternatively, the support (112) may be rotatable to allow detectors (120) coupled to the support (112) to detect and produce signals indicative of the force exerted on the support (112) by the deflected sheet (114) in a number of different directions. Each signal is processed to determine a physical characteristic, such as extensional stiffness, of the sheet of material in each of the at least three directions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测材料的物理特性，纤维取向角度和各向异性程度的方向变化的传感器（10）。 传感器（10）具有用于支撑移动片（14）的支撑件（12）。 支撑件（12）限定开放区域，移动片材（14）由偏转器（16）偏转到该开口区域中。 耦合到支撑件（12）的检测器（20）在至少三个不同的方向上检测并产生指示由偏转的片材施加在支撑件（12）上的力的信号。 或者，支撑件（112）可以是可旋转的，以允许耦合到支撑件（112）的检测器（120）检测并产生指示由偏转片材（114）施加在支撑件（112）上的力的信号，其中多个 不同的方向 对每个信号进行处理以确定在至少三个方向中的每个方向上的材料片材的物理特性，例如拉伸刚度。