Toshiyuki Nagura

Title: Toshiyuki Nagura: Inventor of a Veneer Composer

Introduction

Toshiyuki Nagura is an inventor associated with Toyoda, Japan, and Hashimoto Denki Co., Ltd. His patent work addresses the automated handling and processing of veneer pieces.

Latest Patents

Nagura is credited with 1 patent, titled “Veneer composer.” The invention intermittently transfers veneer pieces along a conveyor, detects each piece’s transfer, and cuts it to a suitable width based on the detected signal. It then joins the pieces end to end to create a long composed veneer plate and cuts that plate to a predetermined full size.

The conveyor uses servo motors and a digital control circuit. The circuit sets a buffer acceleration time of approximately 40 to 200 milliseconds when restarting the conveyor after a veneer-cutting operation. It also sets a buffer deceleration time of approximately 80 to 200 milliseconds as the conveyor positions a veneer piece for cutting.

Career Highlights

Nagura’s patent reflects an engineering focus on coordinating conveyor movement, detection, and cutting operations in veneer production. The specified acceleration and deceleration intervals help control the conveyor as veneer pieces are moved into position and processed.

Collaborations

Nagura’s listed coworkers include Sachio Maekawa and Kazunori Honda. His patent is associated with Hashimoto Denki Co., Ltd.

Conclusion

Toshiyuki Nagura’s veneer composer patent describes a controlled, automated approach to joining and sizing veneer pieces, combining detection and conveyor timing to support the production of composed veneer plates.