Adaptable inspection unit for existing processing lines
US10511827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N13/254
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adaptable inspection unit includes an attachment mechanism, an inspection sensor device, a data port that is capable of transmitting information, and a power port that is connectable to a power source, all of which are physically connected together. The adaptable inspection unit also includes a memory circuit and a processor circuit. The processing circuit controls the inspection sensor device and writes information transmitted via the data port. The attachment mechanism is a mounting bracket, a mounting bracket receptacle, a weldable material, a clamp, an adhesive, a magnet, a latch, a lock, a locating pin, a rail, a slide, locking pin, a bolt, a screw, gravity or friction. The attachment mechanism is used to connect the adaptable inspection unit to a processing line such that the adaptable inspection unit is capable of capturing an image of a sample traveling along the processing line.
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