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Method and apparatus for testing a joint

US4581706A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1983
Grant dateApr 8, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A joint of a member joined by joining apparatus is tested by detecting an area of the joint and checking if the area has a predetermined value or not. A test apparatus includes an imaging device for imaging the joint on an image plane and converting the image to an electric signal and a processor for extracting the area of the joint from the electric signal from the imaging means to test the joint.

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