公开(公告)号：US07450247B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11100720

申请日：2005-04-07

Applicant: Glenn Sandberg ,  Scott A. Lindee ,  Salvatore Lamartino ,  Robert Bania

Inventor： Glenn Sandberg ,  Scott A. Lindee ,  Salvatore Lamartino ,  Robert Bania

IPC: G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/30 ,  G01N9/04 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G06M7/00 ,  H01J40/14 ,  G01V8/00 ,  A23N4/04 ,  B26D5/00 ,  A22C18/00 ,  A22C21/00 ,  A22C25/00

CPC classification number: G01B11/245 ,  A22C17/0033 ,  A22C17/0086 ,  A22C17/02 ,  B26D5/007 ,  B26D5/32 ,  B26D7/0625 ,  B26D7/0641 ,  B26D7/30 ,  B26D2210/02 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N2021/177 ,  G01N2021/8416 ,  G01N2021/845 ,  G01N2021/8908 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/182 ,  Y10T83/531

Abstract: A system, suitable for high-speed operation, by which raw product (45), such as a slab of meat, can be accurately processed, such as by slicing into segments of desired weight, comprises a product profiling apparatus (15). The product profiling apparatus (15) measures the profile of the physical process. The product profiling apparatus (15) includes line lasers (75, 85) for directing a line of light across the upper and lower surfaces of the product (45) and visual image cameras (80, 90) directed toward the profile surface to capture, at fixed increments, the product profile. The product may also be weighed and the product density determined from the overall profile measurements. A controller (150) receives this data, and instructs the physical process accordingly.

Abstract translation: 一种适于高速操作的系统，可以通过将诸如肉类的原料（45）等精加工的原料（例如通过切成所需重量的片段）包括产品成型装置（15）而进行。 产品成型设备（15）测量物理过程的轮廓。 产品成型设备（15）包括用于将光线引导穿过产品（45）的上表面和下表面的直线激光器（75,85）和指向轮廓表面的视觉摄像机（80,90） 以固定的增量，产品简介。 也可以将产品称重，并根据总体轮廓测量确定产品密度。 控制器（150）接收该数据，并相应地指示物理处理。

公开(公告)号：US20060219609A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US10556766

申请日：2004-05-21

Applicant: Enzo Canepa

Inventor： Enzo Canepa

IPC: B07C5/00

CPC classification number: B29C49/80 ,  B07C5/3404 ,  B29C45/7686 ,  B29C2945/76006 ,  B29C2945/7616 ,  B29C2945/76163 ,  B29C2945/76167 ,  B29C2945/76224 ,  B29C2945/76257 ,  B29C2945/76464 ,  B29C2945/76501 ,  B29C2945/76939 ,  B29K2105/253 ,  G01M3/34 ,  G01N21/9081 ,  G01N2021/845 ,  G01N2021/887 ,  G01N2201/102

Abstract: The apparatus is intended for performing quality checks on preforms (10) each having a body made of plastics material having an internal cavity (12) communicating with the exterior through an end opening (14) of the body. The apparatus comprises: a conveyor device (20) for transporting the preforms (10) along a predetermined path, an optical device (22) disposed along the path and suitable for forming an image of each of the preforms (10), a pneumatic device (24) disposed along the path and suitable for putting the internal cavity (12) of each of the preforms (10) under partial vacuum for a predetermined period of time, an electronic control unit (28) suitable for comparing the images of the preforms (10) with a standard reference image and/or for checking whether the value of the partial vacuum remains unchanged during the said period of time, and a selector device (26) disposed along the path and capable of separating the preforms (10) on the basis of the result of the comparison and/or checking operations performed by the control unit (28).

Abstract translation: 该装置旨在对具有由塑料材料制成的主体的预型件（10）进行质量检查，该主体具有通过主体的端部开口（14）与外部连通的内部空腔（12）。 该设备包括：用于沿预定路径输送预型件（10）的传送装置（20），沿该路径设置并适于形成每个预成型件（10）的图像的光学装置（22），气动装置 （24），其沿着路径设置并且适于将每个预成型件（10）的内部空腔（12）在部分真空下放置预定时间段;电子控制单元（28），适于比较预成型件的图像 （10）具有标准参考图像和/或用于检查所述部分真空的值在所述时间段期间是否保持不变，以及选择器装置（26），沿着路径设置并且能够将预成型件（10）分离在 由控制单元（28）执行的比较和/或检查操作的结果的基础。

公开(公告)号：US5588068A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-24

申请号：US315643

申请日：1994-09-30

Applicant: H. Cary Longest ,  James L. Lynch

Inventor： H. Cary Longest ,  James L. Lynch

IPC: G01B11/30 ,  A24C5/34 ,  A24D3/02 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0006 ,  A24C5/3412 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G06T2207/30108

Abstract: Substantially circular objects such as the ends of the filters of filter tipped cigarettes are inspected for acceptable appearance utilizing a blob analysis which includes imaging a peripheral region so as to provide resolution along the edge of the circular object.

Abstract translation: 使用斑点分析检查基本上圆形的物体，例如过滤嘴香烟的过滤器的端部，以便可接受的外观，其包括对外围区域进行成像，以沿着圆形物体的边缘提供分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US5432600A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-11

申请号：US218041

申请日：1994-03-24

Applicant: Gary Grollimund ,  H. Cary Longest, Jr. ,  Barry S. Smith

Inventor： Gary Grollimund ,  H. Cary Longest, Jr. ,  Barry S. Smith

IPC: A24C5/34 ,  B07C5/342 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G01N21/952 ,  A24C5/3412 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B07C5/365 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/102

Abstract: The entire cylindrical surface of a cylindrical object such as a cigarette is optically inspected by first inspecting at least 180.degree. of the circumference of a first side of the surface, and then inspecting at least 180.degree. of the circumference of the other side. Each of the inspection stations illuminates more than 180.degree. of the circumference and images the surface from two angularly spaced directions to ensure that at least 180.degree. of the circumference is seen at each station. Any object having a defective image is automatically rejected from the apparatus, and the images and other statistical information regarding the performance of the system are displayed by the system. The images are formed in such a way as to greatly increase the speed at which the inspection system operates so that it can keep up with the very high rates at which objects such as cigarettes are made in modern machinery (e.g., approximately 10,000 cigarettes per minute). The images are analyzed using techniques which make possible the detection of very small defects and also compensate for possible nonuniform illumination of the objects in the circumferential direction.

Abstract translation: 通过首先检查表面的第一侧的圆周的至少180°，然后检查另一侧的至少180°的圆周，对诸如香烟的圆柱形物体的整个圆柱形表面进行光学检查。 每个检查站照亮超过180°的圆周，并从两个角度间隔的方向对表面进行成像，以确保在每个站点看到至少180°的圆周。 具有缺陷图像的任何物体被自动地从装置中拒绝，并且关于系统性能的图像和其他统计信息由系统显示。 图像的形成方式大大增加了检查系统运行的速度，以便能够跟上在现代机械中制造诸如香烟的物体的非常高的速率（例如，每分钟约10,000支香烟 ）。 使用能够检测非常小的缺陷并且还可以补偿在圆周方向上物体的可能的不均匀照明的技术来分析图像。

公开(公告)号：US5408104A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-18

申请号：US74404

申请日：1993-06-10

Applicant: Patrick Gorria ,  Hafid Jender ,  Michel Paindavoine ,  Frederic Truchetet ,  Pascal Gerard ,  Phu-An Ngo

Inventor： Patrick Gorria ,  Hafid Jender ,  Michel Paindavoine ,  Frederic Truchetet ,  Pascal Gerard ,  Phu-An Ngo

IPC: G01N21/89 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G06T7/001 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30136 ,  G06T2207/30164

Abstract: An apparatus and a process for detecting surface defects on moving long metallic products utilizing linear CCD cameras for effecting exposures at successive times t1, t2,t3 . . . Tn. A processing device calculates differences observed for each pixel or assemble of pixels at the successive times and any variations in the differences makes it possible to detect defects and the extent of the defects. The use of thresholds allows for reduction in the background noise and different orientations of the optical axis of the camera permit the detection of different types of defects.

Abstract translation: 一种利用线性CCD照相机检测移动的长金属制品上的表面缺陷的装置和方法，用于在连续的时间t1，t2，t3进行曝光。 。 。 Tn。 处理装置计算在每个像素处观察到的差异或在连续时间组装像素，并且差异的任何变化使得可以检测缺陷和缺陷的程度。 使用阈值允许减少背景噪声，并且相机的光轴的不同取向允许检测不同类型的缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US5343288A

公开(公告)日：1994-08-30

申请号：US980556

申请日：1992-11-23

Applicant: Brian E. Cohen ,  William M. Greenberg ,  William V. Pagryzinski ,  Brian E. Smith

Inventor： Brian E. Cohen ,  William M. Greenberg ,  William V. Pagryzinski ,  Brian E. Smith

IPC: G01N21/896 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G01N21/958 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2021/9586 ,  G01N2201/102

Abstract: A system for evaluating the head-up display aperture of a vehicle windshield with respect to established optical standards, independently of the projection system with which it is to be utilized. A fixture is provided for mounting a windshield in a predetermined position. An object plate having a series of accurately spaced parallel slits therethrough is positioned so that a light source positioned behind the object plate directs a series of narrow elongated light beams corresponding to the slits against the interior surface of the windshield within the display area. A line scan camera array system scans the display area and produces signals indicative of the apparent positions of the primary and secondary images of the beams reflected by the opposite surfaces of the windshield. The signals are transmitted to and stored within a computer system as a measured data base or map. An illuminated calibration plate identical to the object plate and positioned at the ideal virtual image plane of the windshield and camera system, is similarly scanned by the line scan camera array system in the absence of a windshield. The camera produces signals indicative of the positions of the lines and transmits them to the computer system for storage as a reference or calibration data base or map.

Abstract translation: 一种用于相对于建立的光学标准来评估车辆挡风玻璃的平视显示孔径的系统，独立于要利用其的投影系统。 提供了用于将挡风玻璃安装在预定位置的固定装置。 定位具有一系列精确间隔开的平行狭缝的物体板，使得位于物体板后面的光源将对应于狭缝的一系列窄的细长光束导向显示区域内挡风玻璃的内表面。 线扫描相机阵列系统扫描显示区域并产生指示由挡风玻璃的相对表面反射的光束的主图像和次图像的表观位置的信号。 将信号作为测量数据库或地图发送到计算机系统并存储在计算机系统中。 在不存在挡风玻璃的情况下，与行扫描相机阵列系统类似地扫描与对象板相同并且位于挡风玻璃和照相机系统的理想虚像平面处的照明校准板。 相机产生指示线的位置的信号，并将它们发送到计算机系统作为参考或校准数据库或地图进行存储。

公开(公告)号：US4922337B1

公开(公告)日：1994-05-03

申请号：US24938588

申请日：1988-09-26

Applicant: PICKER INT INC

Inventor： HUNT ROBERT P ,  GILBLOM DAVID L

IPC: B65H26/00 ,  D06H3/08 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N21/898 ,  G01N21/93 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N5/253 ,  H04N5/372 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N5/37206 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N2021/845 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  H04N5/253 ,  H04N7/188

公开(公告)号：US5260766A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-09

申请号：US862078

申请日：1992-04-02

Applicant: Mark H. Armitage

Inventor： Mark H. Armitage

IPC: B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/82 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G01N21/89 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/8253 ,  B29C66/0326 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/232 ,  B29C66/4312 ,  B29C66/80 ,  B29C66/8122 ,  B29C66/81427 ,  B29C66/81435 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29C66/849 ,  B29C2793/009 ,  B29C66/81267 ,  B29C66/81422 ,  B29C66/81423 ,  B29C66/9672 ,  B29K2909/08 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G01N2201/1085

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detection of an imperfect seal between a plurality of plastic sheets. A transparent heated seal bar is tightly applied against the plurality of plastic sheets with the heat producing a welding between the sheets. A light source is projected into the seal bar with reflection occurring back through the seal bar from the seal area producing an image. This image is then picked up by a camera and transmitted to a visual analyzing computer which compares the produced seal to an image of a perfect seal and if significant differences are noted the computer causes activation of an annunciator to make known the creation of the imperfect seal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测多个塑料片之间的不完美密封的装置和方法。 透明的加热密封条紧紧地施加到多个塑料片上，其中热量在片之间产生焊接。 光源被投射到密封条中，反射通过密封条从密封区域返回，产生图像。 然后，该图像由照相机拾取并传输到视觉分析计算机，该计算机将所生成的印章与完美印章的图像进行比较，并且如果注意到显着的差异，则计算机引起报警器的激活以使得知道不完美密封的产生 。

公开(公告)号：US5249034A

公开(公告)日：1993-09-28

申请号：US820975

申请日：1992-01-15

Applicant: Nobuhiro Minato

Inventor： Nobuhiro Minato

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/90 ,  G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/88 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/102

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for inspecting an end of an object for a defect by which not only a defect caused by deformation of an end of an object in a horizontal direction but also another defect caused by deformation in a vertical direction can be detected with a high degree of accuracy. Light from an end portion of an object is received by a pair of one- or two-dimensional image sensors and disposed at a predetermined angle relative to each other, and brightness outputs of individual picture elements of the image sensors are stored into memories. From the stored signals, a bright line produced by light from an edge of the object end portion is detected for each image sensor, and a position of the bright line is calculated as a digital amount from a number of picture elements for each image sensor. Then, the digital amounts are added and substracted between the image sensors. A defect is judged from results of the addition and subtraction.

公开(公告)号：US5125035A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-23

申请号：US671168

申请日：1991-03-15

Applicant: Terrence McCarthy ,  Gerard Haring

Inventor： Terrence McCarthy ,  Gerard Haring

IPC: G01N21/956 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0042 ,  G01N21/95692 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/102

Abstract: A system for automatically inspecting the true position of cooling holes manufactured in hot section turbine blades and vanes. The system includes a computer controlled rotary tilt table for correctly positioning the blade or vane having the cooling holes, and computer controlled, a coordinate measuring machine for positioning a video camera in the X, Y, Z directions so that it can look straight into the selected cooling hole of the blade or vane. An image analyzer receives the image from the video camera, calculates the centroid of the image, and the host computer calculates and reports deviation between the actual or true position of the cooling hole and data relating to the correct position of the same. A touch probe is also provided with the coordinate measuring machine to verify the correct position of the blade or vane prior to imaging.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动检查热段涡轮叶片和叶片中制造的冷却孔的真实位置的系统。 该系统包括用于正确地定位具有冷却孔的叶片或叶片的计算机控制的旋转倾斜台和计算机控制的坐标测量机，用于将摄像机定位在X，Y，Z方向上，使得它可以直视为 所选择的叶片或叶片的冷却孔。 图像分析仪从摄像机接收图像，计算图像的质心，主计算机计算并报告冷却孔的实际位置或真实位置之间的偏差以及与其正确位置相关的数据。 在坐标测量机之前，还提供一个探针，以便在成像之前验证刀片或叶片的正确位置。