Abstract: A system for positioning equipment quickly and accurately over a plurality of desired positions by employing a "long move" mode of operation and a "short move" mode of operation to adapt the operation of the positioning system to variable and changing conditions. The system generally includes a microprocessor as the controlling means, a controlled valving means, a pressure source coupled to the valving means, an encoder sensing means and a positioning means defined by a pneumatic cylinder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 3, 1989
Date of Patent:
February 20, 1990
Assignee:
Increcyl, Inc.
Inventors:
John E. Bussan, Christopher F. Bussan, Bruce H. Blair