Abstract:
A device (1) for inspecting objects with a substantially spherical surface, such as for example eggs or fruit, comprises optical observation means (8) for observing the objects. The device has a supporting surface (10) for supporting the objects. There is a light source for illuminating the objects. The device also comprises a box (2) with reflective walls (3a, 4b and 4a shown) which is positioned above the supporting surface (11). The light source and the observation means (8) are accomadated in the box (2). A plurality of objects can be placed next to one another on the supporting surface (10) and can be illuminated equally well.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus for measurement of Raman scattered radiation. The apparatus comprises one, or more than one source of electromagnetic radiation (101) for producing an electromagnetic radiation beam characterized by a narrow spectral width, an integrating cavity (103) having an interior and an exterior, wherein a sample (104) is placed in said interior. The integrating cavity (103) further having one, or more than one port (1032) for insertion of the sample (104) in the interior and for transmission of the electromagnetic radiation into (1031) and out (1033) from the interior, the one, or more than one port (1031, 1032, 1033) extending from the exterior to said interior of said integrating cavity (103). The integrating cavity (103) also comprises a first optical element (102) for transmitting the electromagnetic radiation into the interior of the integrating cavity (103) through the one, or more than one port (1031), and a second optical element (106) for collecting Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation from the sample (104) through the one, or more than one port (1033). The apparatus also comprises a spectrum analyzer (107) for determining a spectral composition of the Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation, a detector (108) for measuring the Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation; and a system (190, 110, 111, 112, 113) for determining the concentration of one, or more than one chemical compound from the measured Raman scattered electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus may also comprise a radiation expanding element (102). A method for measuring the concentration of one, or more than one chemical compound in a sample using Raman scattering is also provided.
Abstract:
A method for measuring a property of a test sample utilizing one of the test methods ellipsometry, surface plasmon resonance and nephelometry, wherein the method includes the steps; providing a test sample being an object with which an optical interaction with light takes place, illuminating said test sample using a program controlled display as a light source, which program controlled display is composed of at least one activated pixel providing an illumination from an illuminating area of said program controlled display, arranging said program controlled display to illuminate said test sample with polarized light, detecting light emerging from said test sample utilizing a detector coupled to said program and evaluating said property from signals from said detector.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus (2) for inspecting the surface quality of automotive parts (38) having smooth surfaces (44) utilizes a light source (4) and diffusing surface (6) contained in an opaque enclosure (8). The diffusing surface has a convex shape and is arranged relative to the light source to direct a gradient of light through the aperture (10) in the form of a beam. An object to be inspected is placed in the beam at a low angle relative to the inspection apparatus. All extraneous light is controlled and the beam is reflected off the object to an observer. The gradient in the reflective beam exposes any defects on the surface that are located on the beam and the location of the defects is noted. The inspection system and method can be used to inspect objects having surfaces that range from being highly reflective to lowly reflective. The curvature and location of the diffusing surface within the enclosure is adjustable. The size and location of the aperture is also adjustable. The apparatus and method is particularly suited to inspect body parts in the automotive industry. No pretreatment of the parts is required. The system can be used in a production line with the parts mounted on a conveyor system (40). The observer can be the human eye (48) or a camera (46) or series of cameras. The system is readily adaptable to observation by machine vision.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and an associated device for determining the transmittance of a flat-glass substrate (40) with a measuring device (10), with which light of at least one light source (20) is guided from one side of the flat-glass substrate (40) through the flat-glass substrate (40) to the opposite side of the flat-glass substrate (40), where it is captured by at least one receiving unit (30) and the transmittance of the flat-glass substrate (40) is determined by means of a comparison between the intensity of the light emitted by the light source (20) and the light incident upon the receiving unit (30). The light source is a surface-like diffuse light source (20), and the receiving unit (30) comprises at least one spatially resolving receiver (31; 31n). By evaluating brightness values in the measuring image (33; 33′) of the spatially resolving receiver (31; 31n), the transmittance is determined in a spatially resolved manner in a partial surface of the flat-glass substrate (40), which is covered by the measuring image (33; 33′).
Abstract:
An inspection apparatus and methods for inspecting a body having a structure of walls defining a plurality of channels, such as a honeycomb structure. An inspection apparatus may include a translucent conveyor belt and a light source oriented to direct light onto the backlight surface. The light source and the belt are arranged to convey the body while directing diffuse light into the body, whereby inspection of the inner walls of the structure may be facilitated.
Abstract:
A sensor system is described for detecting wetting of a window includes a photodetector having multiple light-sensitive elements and a light source for emitting light to a detection region of the window in such a way that a portion of the light is reflected at the window, and another portion of the light passes through the window. The light source and the light-sensitive element are situated in such a way that a portion of the light from the light source which passes through the window is reflected at the wetting and strikes a portion of the light-sensitive elements. The light source includes a lighting element which is set up to irradiate into a transparent body. The transparent body has a surface which has defined unevennesses for the diffuse radiation of the irradiated light.
Abstract:
A sensor system is described for detecting wetting of a window includes a photodetector having multiple light-sensitive elements and a light source for emitting light to a detection region of the window in such a way that a portion of the light is reflected at the window, and another portion of the light passes through the window. The light source and the light-sensitive element are situated in such a way that a portion of the light from the light source which passes through the window is reflected at the wetting and strikes a portion of the light-sensitive elements. The light source includes a lighting element which is set up to irradiate into a transparent body. The transparent body has a surface which has defined unevennesses for the diffuse radiation of the irradiated light.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to an arrangement for measuring the absorption of a transparent specimen. The arrangement includes: a radiation source for supplying radiation; a radiation-integrating device defining a space enclosed by a wall having a reflective surface for multiply reflecting the radiation substantially uniformly throughout the space to diffusely illuminate the transparent specimen whereby diffused radiation passes through the transparent specimen; a photometric measuring unit for measuring the radiation passed through the specimen; and, a mount for mounting the specimen between the reflective surface and the measuring unit. The arrangement of the invention enables the absorption of transparent specimens to be measured which have unfavorable outer forms such as where the specimen contains no surfaces which are mutually parallel.