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Infrared inspection of metallic web structures
US8994817B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8994817-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113295678-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Systems and methods for detecting anomalies in web structures used in the formation of tires are disclosed. A thermal imaging device, such as an infrared camera, can be used to scan a portion of web structure as the web structure leaves a calender. The thermal images can be analyzed for temperature differentials in the web structure. The presence of a temperature differential can signify the presence of an anomaly in the web structure, such as a missing or out of place cable anomaly, an improper edge trim anomaly, or a missing rubber material anomaly.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for inspecting a web structure for use in the formation of a tire as the web structure exits a calender machine capable of pressing heated rubber sheets against each other, the web structure comprising a plurality of metallic cables embedded in a rubber material, the method comprising: scanning a portion of the web structure with a thermal imaging device as the web structure exits the calender machine and the web structure is in a thermodynamic stat…
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- What does patent US8994817B2 cover?
- Systems and methods for detecting anomalies in web structures used in the formation of tires are disclosed. A thermal imaging device, such as an infrared camera, can be used to scan a portion of web structure as the web structure leaves a calender. The thermal images can be analyzed for temperature differentials in the web structure. The presence of a temperature differential can signify the pr…
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- Heintze David P, Michelin Rech Tech, Michelin & Cie
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01N25/72. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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