Systems and methods for inspecting and cleaning a nozzle of a dispenser
US11660629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B13/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for inspecting and cleaning a nozzle of a dispenser are disclosed. The systems may include a platform supporting a cleaning substrate. The cleaning substrate may have a plurality of hook structures configured to remove a material from the nozzle. The systems may also include a camera configured to capture an image of the nozzle and a controller configured to control the system. The methods may include providing a cleaning substrate having a plurality of hook structures, and moving at least one of the nozzle and the cleaning substrate relative to the other to remove a material from the nozzle. The methods may also include capturing an image of the nozzle after dispensing with a camera, processing the image to generate a value, utilizing the value to determine if the nozzle should be cleaned, and if the determination is that the nozzle should be cleaned, cleaning the nozzle.
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