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Machine process controller

  • US 4,279,013 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1979
  • Issued: 07/14/1981
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A controller for a machine having a tool for removing material from a workpiece, said controller comprising:

  • sensing means for monitoring the power used by the machine;

    limit setting means for supplying a first limit value defining a first extreme level of power consumption for the machine;

    comparison means for comparing outputs of said sensing means and said limit setting means, operative to provide an output signal if the machine power consumption has exceeded the limit value;

    firsrt programmable timer means capable of storing a selectively alterable time period;

    manually actuable means for loading said timer means with a selected time period; and

    output means capable of altering the machine operation when the machine power consumption has continuously exceeded the limit value for said selected time period whereby electrical noise and expected fluctuations peculiar to the machine operation may be accommodated without disturbing the optimum machine operating conditions.

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