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Leather process automation for die cutting operations

A technology for molds and leather products, applied in the field of automatic cutting operations, can solve the problems of time-consuming and inaccurate processes

Active Publication Date: 2015-12-16
GERBER TECH
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[0010] Obviously, the above process is time-consuming and not precise enough

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[0022] The method and apparatus disclosed herein are used to provide automation of the hide cutting process for leather goods. Among other things, the disclosed technology provides for: identifying the quantity of each individual part required for a job order; managing the number of individual parts throughout the process to ensure that the required number of each part is formed; Proper mold positioning required to manage the required number of each part to be produced; nesting of suitable molds in order to reduce the number of hides required for each job order required leather goods, returning used molds to their storage rack; and take inventory of used molds to quickly find out the next cycle of use.

[0023] Before discussing aspects of the methods and apparatus in detail, a non-limiting overview of the methods and apparatus is provided. That is, in other embodiments, the methods and apparatus may differ from the embodiments described in this overview.

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A processing system for processing a leather hide includes a laser system configured for illuminating the leather hide with location information for placement of a die. A method of processing and a computer program product are also disclosed.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims the benefit of priority from US Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 758,015. The above patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety for any purpose. Background technique [0003] 1. Domain [0004] The present invention relates to automated cutting operations for leather moulds. [0005] 2. Existing technology [0006] Traditional leather die cutting has been practiced for centuries and is still used today. Steel strips with sharp edges are fabricated and welded into the shape of the desired leather parts that are eventually assembled for automotive or furniture seats, clothing, footwear and accessories. A set of individual molds is manually placed by hand on the animal hide that has been spread out on a rigid flat plate. The operator must respect the nature of the hide and its irregular perimeter edges, strategically placing each uniquely shaped die to ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): C14B5/02A41H3/00
CPCB25H7/00C14B5/02Y10T83/8878Y10T83/04C14B17/005
Inventor 托马斯·A.·戈登
Owner GERBER TECH