Abstract:
A system is described for inspecting a container having a top surface using light reflections and positional data. The system comprises a radiation source arranged such that the light beam projects radiation onto the top surface, wherein the radiation radiates along the outer edge of the container; a sensor, wherein the radiation is collected by the sensor reflected from the container using positional data, wherein the positional data is used to create a reference plane of the top of the top surface; and a processor operatively connected to the sensor, the processor integrates the positional data to detect defects in the container and creates a reference plane of a top surface of the container, wherein sensor captures the positional data of the container as the container moves on the conveyor; and the positional data is integrated using software to produce a 3D topographical map of the container.
Abstract:
Can seamer apparatus including on-line monitoring of seamer head condition wherein can seal integrity is indicated by monitoring the position of the rocker arm (46) carrying the seaming rolls (26, 28) in such a manner as to provide data from which the condition of the top rotary chuck (25) and various other parts of each seamer station on the rotary turret (16) may be determined. For this purpose, a single sensor (74) is used to determine the position of each rocker arm as it passes a given location during the rotation of a turret, which position information is then accumulated and analyzed to provide the required information.
Abstract:
A device, system and method for inspecting containers by detecting a reflected light beam are described. A light source emits a directed light beam through a container. One or more cameras are oriented to detect and measure portions of the directional light beam reflected by one or more fragments contained within the container.
Abstract:
A system and method for inspecting containers by detecting reflected light from defects are described. A light source illuminates the contents of a container. One or more cameras are oriented to detect and the light reflected by one or more defects contained within the container, which are reflected from two or more mirrors towards the camera or cameras.
Abstract:
An inspection system having a light source, a mirror sensor, and an image sensor. The mirror assembly is aligned with the camera; the light is reflected from the container to the camera, and the camera creates multiple images of the container at a viewing angle. The multiple images are analyzed to detect defects.
Abstract:
An inspection system having a light source, a mirror sensor, and an image sensor. The mirror assembly is aligned with the camera; the light is reflected from the container to the camera, and the camera creates multiple images of the container at a viewing angle. The multiple images are analyzed to detect defects.
Abstract:
A system for inspecting bottles includes a conveyor conveying bottles at a first speed. A starwheel, rotating at a second speed, less than the first speed, receives each bottle. Sensors are disposed adjacent the starwheel for detecting at least one of a residual liquid in the bottle and a defect in the bottle. The starwheel deposits each bottle on the conveyor at a downstream position. An outer sidewall inspection system, disposed along the path, has a first camera assembly and a second camera assembly disposed along the path and each bottle passes therebetween. A first belt is disposed along the conveyor in facing relation with a second belt to rotate the bottle. The outer sidewall inspection system has a third camera assembly and a fourth camera assembly disposed along the path, downstream of the first belt; each bottle passing between the third camera assembly and the fourth camera assembly.