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Automatic inspection apparatus and method for simultaneous detection of anomalies in a 3-dimensional translucent object

US6532064B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2001
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/958
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automated inspection apparatus for detection of anomalies in a 3D translucent object, the apparatus having a scanhead assembly including an image processing unit and image capture device, a first and a second light source, and conveyor means, the improvement comprising a light block member positioned along a substantially common axis of the image capture device and a light source.

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