Inspection system for manufactured components
US11741758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/8918
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inspection station for manufactured components includes a framework and a plurality of cameras. The framework has of a plurality of vertically stacked and spaced apart plates. Each plate defines a central orifice. The central orifices of each plate are aligned along an axis. The manufactured components are configured to freefall through the central orifices defined by the plates. The plurality of cameras is secured to the framework. Each camera is focused toward a region within the framework to capture images of the manufactured components. The plurality of cameras is arranged in an array that extends radially about the axis. At least one of the cameras is positioned at an angle above a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to the axis and intersects the region within the framework. At least one of the cameras is positioned at an angle below the horizontal plane.
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