Rotational and linear system and methods for scanning of objects
US8610899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1027
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A scanning system comprised of a multi-axis drive module comprised of a first linear drive operable along a first axis, a second linear drive joined to the first linear drive and operable along a second axis non-parallel to the first axis, and a first rotary drive mounted on the second linear drive, operable around an axis parallel to the first axis, and comprised of a rotary fixture for holding the object. A first optical probe is provided for scanning the object. The rotary fixture for holding the object may include a central object-receiving port. A first fluid circuit may be provided, which is in communication with the central object-receiving port. In that manner, an internal cavity of the object may be pressurized through a passageway in the portion of the object that is disposed in the central object-receiving port, thereby stabilizing a region of the object to be scanned.
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