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Inspection system for edges of glass

US6501546B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2000
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/9586
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection system for the edge of a sheet of glass e.g. automobile glass. The system has at least one laser, with the laser beam directed at the edge of the glass. Light reflected from the edge is recorded e.g. with a camera. The path length from the laser to the glass edge and back to the camera is maintained constant as the glass moves through the apparatus.

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