Methods and apparatus for determining a height of an edge portion of a product
US11255652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B21/047
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus can comprise a probe movable in a direction along a probe axis that intersects a determination axis and a clamping pin can be movable along a clamping pin axis that intersects a product support area of a base. In some embodiments, methods of determining a height of an edge portion of a product can comprise aligning the edge portion of the product along a determination axis and clamping the product to a base at a clamping location of the product positioned over a product support area. Methods can further comprise extending a probe to contact a location of the edge portion of the product while the product is clamped to the base. Methods can further comprise determining a height of the edge portion of the product based on the position of the probe contacting the edge portion of the product.
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