Knife projection sensing system

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1996-08-06

2000-11-07

Peterson, Kenneth E.

Cutting

With randomly actuated stopping means

Responsive to tool detector or work-feed-means detector

83835, 125 1302, B27B 328

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061420468

ABSTRACT:
A knife projection sensing system for cutting machines having a rotatable surface adapted to retain a plurality of cutting knives. The system employs a plurality of sensors mountable to the cutting machine to be stationary with respect to the rotatable surface. The sensors generate a signal capable of indicating the position of each cutting knife as the knives rotate past the sensors. A microprocessor in communication with the sensors analyzes the signal generated to determine the projection of each knife from a reference surface and to determine if the projection of at least one of the plurality of cutting knives deviates outside preset desirable limits. The projection status of the knives is communicated to an operator by a light display or paper printout. The system can be used to ensure that knives are correctly installed in the cutting machine and to monitor knife position during normal operation. The system can also be used to determine when knives need changing for sharpening. If the projection of the knives exceeds preset limits, the system will automatically shut down the cutting machine to prevent damage.

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