Optical inspection system for printed circuit board or the like
US9952162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/95638
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical inspection system inspects points of interest on an item. A two-axis gimbal holds a camera and is controlled to adjust an angle of incidence and angle of approach of a line of sight of the camera with respect to the point of interest. A Y-axis actuator adjusts a position of the camera along a Y-axis of the item, and an X-axis actuator adjusts a position of the camera along an X-axis of the item. A controller controls the gimbal, the Y-axis actuator and the X-axis actuator. Upon selecting a point of interest, angle of incidence, and angle of approach, the camera displays and/or captures an image, and the image can be inspected by a human inspector or automated inspection system.
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