Inspection device for inspecting foreign matter
US9233797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2695
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for transporting containers includes transport elements for transporting the containers in a transport direction, each of the transport elements including a clamping element, which is either a centering or holding element, for clamping a particular container, and an inspection device to inspect a container-to-be-inspected for unwanted foreign matter. The inspection device has a piezo sensor and is integral to the transport, centering, or holding element. The apparatus also includes an analysis unit connected to the inspection device, and an excitation element for controlling movement of a container. The inspection device is connectable to the container such that the container can be moved in an appropriate direction of movement and in the transport direction using the inspection device.
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