Device for the dimensional inspection of containers having contact optical detection
US9970790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inspection device comprises movable equipment driven relative to a frame and provided with external and internal inspection gauges. Detection systems are provided for detecting contacts occurring between the internal and external gauges and a container. Each detection system further comprises an emitter and receiver system for emitting and receiving a light beam in a direction parallel to the travel direction of the movable equipment. A movement transformation mechanism carried by the movable equipment is also provided for transforming the travel movement of the gauge relative to the movable equipment into a movement that obstructs or ceases to obstruct the light beam.
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