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Monitoring method and device by shadowscopy

US8138446B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2005
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A monitoring device by laser shadowscopy, which comprises a light emitter (5) and receiver (6), mounted on an arm (8) oscillating at will around two joints (13, 14), in order to restore the image of the monitored profile more accurately.An important application relates to welding methods and especially in hollow beveled edges.

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