公开(公告)号：US09116071B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13972000

申请日：2013-08-21

Applicant: Clifford Hatcher, Jr. ,  Yakup Genc ,  Richard Hatley ,  Anton Schick

Inventor： Clifford Hatcher, Jr. ,  Yakup Genc ,  Richard Hatley ,  Anton Schick

IPC: G01M15/14 ,  G01M15/02 ,  F01D21/00 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G02B23/24

CPC classification number: G01M15/02 ,  F01D21/003 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G02B23/2484

Abstract: Internal components of gas or steam turbines are inspected with a 3D scanning camera inspection system that is inserted and positioned within the turbine, for example through a gas turbine combustor nozzle port. Three dimensional internal component measurements are performed using projected light patterns generated by a stripe projector and a 3D white light matrix camera. Real time dimensional information is gathered without physical contact, which is helpful for extracting off-line engineering information about the scanned structures. Exemplary 3D scans, preferably with additional visual images, are performed of the gas path side of a gas turbine combustor support housing, combustor basket and transition with or without human intervention.

Abstract translation: 气体或蒸汽轮机的内部组件用3D扫描照相机检查系统进行检查，该3D扫描照相机检查系统例如通过燃气轮机燃烧器喷嘴端口插入并定位在涡轮机内。 使用由条形投影仪和3D白光矩阵相机产生的投影光图案来执行三维内部部件测量。 实时尺寸信息在没有物理接触的情况下被收集，这有助于提取关于扫描结构的离线工程信息。 在具有或不具有人为干预的情况下，执行燃气轮机燃烧器支撑壳体，燃烧器筐和转换的气体路径侧的示例性3D扫描，优选地具有附加的视觉图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140015944A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13711782

申请日：2012-12-12

Applicant: Thomas O'Donnell ,  Theodore James Mallinson ,  Yakup Genc ,  Anton Schick

Inventor： Thomas O'Donnell ,  Theodore James Mallinson ,  Yakup Genc ,  Anton Schick

IPC: G06K9/18

CPC classification number: G06K9/18 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G06K9/2018 ,  G06K2209/01

Abstract: A system for imaging characters on a surface of an object through a coating on the object includes one or more infrared (IR) radiation sources disposed to irradiate IR radiation upon a object, an IR camera disposed to received IR radiation reflected from the surface of the object, the IR camera adapted to create a digital image of the surface of the object from the received IR radiation, and a computing device in signal communication with the IR camera adapted to receive the digital image of the surface of the object from the IR camera, in which the computing device has installed therein optical character recognition (OCR) software adapted to detecting and recognizing characters imprinted upon the surface of the object.

Abstract translation: 用于通过物体上的涂层在物体表面上对字符进行成像的系统包括一个或多个红外线（IR）辐射源，被设置为将IR辐射照射在物体上，IR照相机被设置成接收从该物体的表面反射的IR辐射 物体，IR摄像机适于从接收到的IR辐射创建物体表面的数字图像，以及与IR摄像机进行信号通信的计算设备，适于从IR摄像机接收物体表面的数字图像 ，其中计算设备已经安装有适于检测和识别印在物体表面上的字符的光学字符识别（OCR）软件。

公开(公告)号：US20130093867A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13807746

申请日：2011-06-22

Applicant: Anton Schick

Inventor： Anton Schick

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  A61B1/00167 ,  A61B1/00193 ,  A61B1/002 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  G01B11/2509 ,  G01B11/2527 ,  G02B23/2423 ,  G02B23/2461 ,  G02B23/2469 ,  G02B23/26

Abstract: Projection beams are emitted from a projection unit. An image generating unit associated with the projection unit generates phase-structured image sequences in close-up by a light-emitting display or at a distance by a projection module and downstream image guides, and transmits the sequences to the projection unit. In this manner, both alternatives allow sequences of phase-structured images, phase-shifted relative to each other, to be projected onto the surface to be measured and imaged by the projection unit, even under very spatially limited conditions. The latter alternative allows a battery-powered, capsule-shaped 3D measurement head to be inserted into cavities to be measured without any feeds (other than the guide wire). In this case, the battery powers both the micro display and the image sensor, wherein the image sensor data representing the reflection of the projected image can be either transmitted wirelessly or stored.

Abstract translation: 投影光束从投影单元发射。 与投影单元相关联的图像生成单元通过发光显示器或投影模块和下游图像引导件在一定距离处产生相位结构图像序列，并将该序列发送到投影单元。 以这种方式，即使在非常空间有限的条件下，两种替代方案允许相移相移的相序结构图像序列被投影到被测量的表面上并被投影单元成像。 后一种替代方案允许电池供电的胶囊形3D测量头插入待测量的空腔中，而不需要任何进给（导线除外）。 在这种情况下，电池为微型显示器和图像传感器供电，其中表示投影图像的反射的图像传感器数据可以被无线发送或存储。

公开(公告)号：US20120190923A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13498984

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Martin Kunz ,  Anton Schick ,  Michael Stockmann

Inventor： Martin Kunz ,  Anton Schick ,  Michael Stockmann

IPC: A61B1/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/0623 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00179 ,  A61B1/00181 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0607 ,  A61B1/0646 ,  A61B1/227 ,  G02B17/08 ,  G02B23/2407

Abstract: An endoscope measures the topography of a surface. The endoscope contains a projection unit and an imaging unit. The projection unit and the imaging unit are arranged successively in relation to an axis of the endoscope. The configuration of the projection unit and the imaging unit arranged axially behind one another on the axis permits a significantly smaller endoscope configuration.

Abstract translation: 内窥镜测量表面的形貌。 内窥镜包括投影单元和成像单元。 投影单元和成像单元相对于内窥镜的轴线连续布置。 在轴上轴向配置的投影单元和成像单元的配置允许显着更小的内窥镜配置。

公开(公告)号：US07271919B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US10660604

申请日：2003-09-12

Applicant: Anton Schick

Inventor： Anton Schick

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01B11/026

Abstract: A confocal displacement sensor is created in which, through a graduated arrangement of optical outputs relative to an imaging optic in the object area of displacement sensor, real images of the optical outputs can be created at different heights. A surface to be measured, which is located in the area between the real images, at least partly scatters back illumination beams emitted by the optical outputs. As such, two measurement beams are created for which the intensities are each recorded by a light detector. This is done by interpolation between the measured light intensities. The height position of the scanned points of the surface can be calculated and the surface to be measured can be measured simultaneously at a number of scanning points. Two planar light sources are preferably used for light generation and two planar high-resolution cameras for light detection.

Abstract translation: 创建共焦位移传感器，其中通过相对于位移传感器的对象区域中的成像光学器件的光学输出的分级布置，可以在不同的高度创建光学输出的真实图像。 位于真实图像之间的区域中的要测量的表面至少部分地散射由光输出发射的照明光束。 因此，产生两个测量光束，其中光强度由光检测器记录。 这是通过测量光强度之间的插值来完成的。 可以计算出表面的扫描点的高度位置，并且可以在多个扫描点同时测量要测量的表面。 两个平面光源优选用于光产生和两个用于光检测的平面高分辨率相机。

公开(公告)号：US5991040A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US981728

申请日：1997-12-23

Applicant: Gunter Doemens ,  Anton Schick ,  Paul Kollensperger

Inventor： Gunter Doemens ,  Anton Schick ,  Paul Kollensperger

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01C3/06 ,  H01L21/66 ,  G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01B11/026

Abstract: In addition to triangulation methods, measurement systems according to the confocal principle are employed for the three-dimensional sensing of surfaces. These measurement systems have a higher resolution but, under certain circumstances, a lower data rate. An optical proximity sensor is described which, on the basis of the confocal microscope, carries out automatic inspection of surfaces in a time which is acceptable for a fabrication process. A linear system of corresponding light sources and photo receivers is used instead of a scanning beam, which requires a high outlay for generation. The optical path length between the receiving unit and the optical imaging arrangement is varied for the resolution of height values, wherein a light intensity maximum is detected by a peak detector.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / DE96 / 01081 Sec。 371 1997年12月23日第 102（e）日期1997年12月23日PCT Filed 1996年6月19日PCT公布。 出版物WO97 / 02466 日期1997年1月23日除了三角测量方法之外，还采用根据共焦原理的测量系统进行表面的三维感测。 这些测量系统具有更高的分辨率，但在某些情况下，数据速率较低。 描述了一种光学接近传感器，其基于共焦显微镜，在制造过程中可接受的时间内对表面进行自动检查。 使用相应的光源和光电接收器的线性系统来代替扫描光束，这需要高的发电量。 接收单元和光学成像装置之间的光程长度因高度值的分辨率而变化，其中由峰值检测器检测光强度最大值。

公开(公告)号：US20140085421A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13883319

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Rainer Kuth ,  Philip Mewes ,  Helmut Neumann ,  Markus Neurath ,  Anton Schick

Inventor： Rainer Kuth ,  Philip Mewes ,  Helmut Neumann ,  Markus Neurath ,  Anton Schick

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00193 ,  A61B1/018 ,  G01B11/12 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G02B23/2415 ,  G02B23/2484 ,  G02B23/26

Abstract: An endoscope for quantitatively determining dimensions of an object in a cavity is provided. The endoscope has a projector connected to a light guide that can be introduced through the instrument channel. In the introduced position the projector projects a pattern at a defined illumination angle onto the object to be examined. The endoscope has a camera that captures the projected pattern at a fixed viewing angle in a distorted from corresponding to the object. The distorted form is used for quantitatively determining dimensions of the object by a triangulation method.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于定量地确定空腔中的物体的尺寸的内窥镜。 内窥镜具有连接到可以通过仪器通道引入的光导的投影仪。 在引入的位置，投影仪以确定的照明角度将图案投影到被检查物体上。 该内窥镜具有以与对象相对应的失真的固定视角拍摄投影图案的照相机。 扭曲形式用于通过三角测量方法定量地确定物体的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20120188353A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13499500

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Anton Schick

Inventor： Anton Schick

IPC: A61B1/04 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/0607 ,  A61B1/0623 ,  G01B11/12 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G02B23/2423 ,  G02B23/2461

Abstract: An endoscope measures the topography of a surface. The endoscope contains a projection unit and an imaging unit. The endoscope is characterized in that an objective unit is provided as a component both of the projection unit and the imaging unit. By the integration of the projection unit and the imaging unit, which both use a common objective unit, the structural volume required by both units is reduced resulting in a smaller endoscope.

Abstract translation: 内窥镜测量表面的形貌。 内窥镜包括投影单元和成像单元。 内窥镜的特征在于，作为投影单元和摄像单元两者的组件，设置了目标单元。 通过集成投影单元和成像单元，两者都使用共同的目标单元，两个单元所需的结构体积减小，导致较小的内窥镜。

公开(公告)号：US20100060718A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12514490

申请日：2007-11-08

Applicant: Frank Forster ,  Claudio Laloni ,  Gerhard Röhrlein ,  Anton Schick

Inventor： Frank Forster ,  Claudio Laloni ,  Gerhard Röhrlein ,  Anton Schick

IPC: H04N15/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01B11/25 ,  A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/227 ,  A61B5/1076

Abstract: An optical measuring device for a three-dimensional measuring of a hollow space formed within an object is provided. The optical measurement device has a light source, which is provided for emitting illumination light along an illumination beam path, and an optical deflection element, which spatially structures the radiated illumination light such that on an inside wall an illumination line forms, which extends along the longitudinal axis. The shape of the line is dependant on the size and shape of the hollow space. Further, the optical measuring device has a camera, which detects the illumination line via an imaging beam path at a triangulation angle. Through an appropriate evaluation of the image of the detected shape and size of the illumination line by the camera, the three-dimensional shape of the hollow space is determined.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在物体内形成的中空空间的三维测量的光学测量装置。 光学测量装置具有用于沿着照明光束路径发射照明光的光源和光学偏转元件，该光学偏转元件在空间上构造辐射的照明光，使得在内壁上形成有照射线 纵轴。 线的形状取决于中空空间的大小和形状。 此外，光学测量装置具有照相机，其经由成像光束路径以三角测量角度检测照明线。 通过照相机对所检测的照明线的形状和尺寸的图像的适当评价，确定中空空间的三维形状。

公开(公告)号：US20070153296A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11637328

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: Anton Schick

Inventor： Anton Schick

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01N21/954 ,  A61B5/0068 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B2210/50

Abstract: An optical measuring device for measuring an inner wall of a cavity has a confocal proximity sensor. The beam path of the illumination light and the measuring light is deflected by a rotatably mounted reflector. By introducing an object-side end of the measuring device into the cavity a peripheral side wall of the cavity is measured. The reflector is rotated about an axis of rotation which coincides with the longitudinal axis of the optical measuring device. The inner wall is scanned along a line that revolves around the axis of rotation. The optical measuring device is equipped with two confocal proximity sensors. At the object-side end of the measuring device dual optics with a plurality of optical components are provided, by which the illumination beams of the two confocal proximity sensors are focused diametrically outwards at mutually opposing scanning points on the inner wall of the cavity.

Abstract translation: 用于测量空腔内壁的光学测量装置具有共焦接近传感器。 照明光和测量光的光束路径被可旋转地安装的反射器偏转。 通过将测量装置的物体侧端部引入空腔中，测量空腔的周边侧壁。 反射器围绕与光学测量装置的纵向轴线重合的旋转轴线旋转。 沿着围绕旋转轴线旋转的线扫描内壁。 光学测量装置配有两个共聚焦距传感器。 在测量装置的物体侧端部设置有具有多个光学部件的双光学元件，两个共焦度接近传感器的照明光束通过该双光学元件在空腔的内壁上相互相对的扫描点处径向向外聚焦。