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Device and method for automatically determining the individual three-dimensional shape of particles

US8121388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BASF SE

Inventors

Michael Schaefer · Heidenau, DE
Juergen Ettmueller · Haßloch, DE
Stefan Ziegler · Aachen, DE
Klaus Reindel · Haßloch, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 16, 2006
Grant date	Feb 21, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 31, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2015/1497
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for automated determination of an individual three-dimensional shape of particles includes: a) dosing, alignment, and automated delivery of the particles; b) observation of the aligned particles and image acquisition, and c) evaluation of the images. A device for automated determination of the individual three-dimensional shape of particles includes: a) a mechanism for dosing, alignment, and automated delivery of the particles; b) at least two cameras for observation of the aligned particles, and c) a mechanism for evaluation of the images. The device can be used for automated determination of individual three-dimensional shape of particles.

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