Shape sensor devices, shape error detection systems, and related shape sensing methods
US9459086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B5/207
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for detecting the shape of a moving strip of material with high resolution along the edges thereof. Device and system embodiments may include a plurality of displacement-type shape sensor assemblies that may be collectively linearly displaced in a direction substantially transverse to the direction of a moving strip of material being examined, and also selectively activated or deactivated as necessary so as to provide edge-to-edge strip coverage to the extent possible.
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