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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2001
Gary D. Cape, Peoria, IL (US);
Douglas R. Ervin, Metamora, IL (US);
Solar Turbines Inc, San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
A fin folding machine has a base, a pair of vertical side support members extending from the base. A top support member is spaced from the base and is attached to the pair of vertical side support members. The base, pair of vertical side support members, and the top support member defining an opening therebetween. A plurality of tools are movably positioned within the opening. A bar has a plurality of sensors positioned therein abut a plurality of sides. The sensors send corresponding signals to a controller which monitors the position of the plurality of tools relative to a preestablished position. And, the plurality of tools are moved to the preestablished position. The sensors monitor the preestablished position of a depth and taper of a plurality of deep serpentine upper grooves and a plurality of deep serpentine lower grooves.