Systems and methods for testing RFID straps
First Claim
1. A system for testing RFID straps on a web, comprising:
- a test head including a pair of contact pins configured to be moved toward the web and into contact with the web or an RFID strap on the web;
a conveyor configured to continuously move the web so as to move individual RFID straps into and out of alignment with the test head; and
a controller programmed to control movement of the contact pins and the conveyor, with the controller causing the contact pins to be moved toward the web at a frequency that is greater than the frequency at which the conveyor moves consecutive RFID straps into alignment with the test head.
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Abstract
Systems and methods provided for testing remote frequency identification (RFID) straps on a web. Testing system includes a test head having a pair of contact pins configured to be moved toward the web (or configured to make contact with web moved towards them) and into contact with the web or RFID strap. Conveyor continuously moves the web to move individual RFID straps into and out of alignment with the test head. Controller causes the contact pins to move toward the web at a frequency that'"'"'s greater than the frequency at which the conveyor moves consecutive RFID straps into alignment with the test head. Alternatively or additionally, the test head may have a mount formed of a compliant material that allows at least a portion of the test head to deflect while the contact pins are in contact with a continuously moving RFID strap, thereby maintaining contact between contact pins and strap.
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1. A system for testing RFID straps on a web, comprising:
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a test head including a pair of contact pins configured to be moved toward the web and into contact with the web or an RFID strap on the web; a conveyor configured to continuously move the web so as to move individual RFID straps into and out of alignment with the test head; and a controller programmed to control movement of the contact pins and the conveyor, with the controller causing the contact pins to be moved toward the web at a frequency that is greater than the frequency at which the conveyor moves consecutive RFID straps into alignment with the test head. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of testing RFID straps on a web, comprising:
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continuously moving a web including a plurality of RFID straps; and periodically moving a pair of contact pins toward the web and into contact with the web or an individual RFID strap on the web, wherein the contact pins are moved toward the web at a frequency that is greater than the frequency at which consecutive RFID straps on the web are moved into alignment with the contact pins. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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