Method and apparatus for measuring dimensions of objects on a conveyor
US5699161A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for measuring the length, width, and height of rectangular solid objects moving on a conveyor. The apparatus includes a light curtain, two laser triangulation range finders, and a pulse tachometer mounted on a frame around a conveyor. As an object is conveyed through the frame, measurements from each of the sensors are correlated by a digital computer to estimate the length, width and height of the object. The method and apparatus does not require a break in the surface of the conveyor, and is insensitive to object placement and orientation on the conveyor.
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