Pin protrusion measurement probe
US7200256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for pin protrusion measurement of a fastener includes a pin protrusion measurement probe having an electronic camera and a probe socket. The probe socket fits over a nut of the fastener and establishes a fixed, stable position of the pin protrusion measurement probe relative to the fastener. Light from the fastener passes through a viewing window in the probe socket, is reflected through a right angle prism, focused by a lens, and forms an image of the fastener in the electronic camera. A real-time monitor display allows an operator to view the image. A computer, connected to the electronic camera, and having a vision system, processes the image of the fastener, and provides the pin protrusion measurement.
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