Inspection assembly
US10545330B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B13/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to an inspection assembly comprising a light source and a lens. In particular this invention relates to the provision of a reflection surface for improving the illumination of a field of view of a wide angle camera. An inspection assembly comprises a main body having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; a lens located at the distal end; a light source positioned to illuminate an area beyond the distal end of the main body; and a reflection surface, an angle between the reflection surface and the longitudinal axis of the main body being between 10° and 70°, wherein the reflection surface is positioned such that, in use, a first fraction of the light emitted by the light source is reflected by the reflection surface and a second fraction of the light emitted by the light source travels to an area beyond the distal end of the main body without being reflected by said surface.
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