Automated acoustic micro imaging system and method
US6460414B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S414/135
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated acoustic micro imaging system includes a part-storage station favoring a dry environment, a part-transport robot, and a wet-environment inspection station. The wet-environment inspection station has an ultrasonic beam generator, a coupling fluid in which parts are inspected, and a part-retention stage. A moisture barrier is located between the wet-environment inspection station and the part-storage station favoring a dry environment. The inspection station includes a kinematic, quick-change part-retaining chuck and robotic means for interchanging chucks. Automatic acoustic micro imaging methods are disclosed.
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