摘要:
A modular device is used to inspect a confined space in a machine. The entire inspection coverage area and corresponding status are mapped so that the inspection location and associated data are graphically visualized. An accelerometer mounted on the device serves as a tilt sensor and also provides data about a collision of the device with the space being inspected or defects therein. The accelerometer data in combination with an odometry system determines the axial position of the device. A gyroscope mounted on the device is used to determine the device heading. The locational information is used to generate an inspection map that provides inspection history, logged data and a reference that are useful in scheduling the next inspection. The output of the gyroscopes can be used to provide haptic feedback to the device operator to maintain proper device orientation.
摘要:
A magnetic roller 100 for being rotatable on a ferromagnetic surface is provided. The magnetic roller 100 includes a roller wheel 110 having an inner space 112, a magnetic array arrangement 120 and at least one first drive mechanism 130. Further, the magnetic array arrangement 120 is adapted to be swivelably disposed within the inner space 112 of the roller wheel 110. The magnetic array arrangement 120 includes a strong adhesion force side 122 and a weak adhesion force side 124. Furthermore, the first drive mechanism 130 is configured to swivelably drive the magnetic array arrangement 120. The first drive mechanism 130 swivelably drive the magnetic array arrangement 120 to direct the strong adhesion force side 122 towards the oncoming ferromagnetic surface, and, to direct the weak adhesion force side 124 towards the foregoing ferromagnetic surface to enable the roller wheel 110 to move forward on the ferromagnetic surface.
摘要:
The invention relates to a device (100) for visually inspecting the external surfaces (90) of an aircraft, which comprises an inspection area for receiving an aircraft, at least one visual inspection robot (10), and a control center (50). A movable platform (11) of the robot supports a turret (12) having observing means (13). The robot comprises processing means (20) which guide the movable platform (11) and process the data received from the observing means (13). The processing means (22) of the robot are suitable: for autonomously controlling the robot (10) during the visual inspection of the external surfaces of an aircraft (9) parked in the inspection area; for interrupting a visual inspection in the event of a detection of an anomaly on the external surface of the aircraft; for transmitting visual inspection data to the control center; and for receiving instructions from the control center.
摘要:
The invention disclosed herein describes a supervised autonomy system designed to precisely model, inspect and process the surfaces of complex three-dimensional objects. The current application context for this system is laser coating removal of aircraft, but this invention is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications that require close, precise positioning and maneuvering of an inspection or processing tool over the entire surface of a physical object. For example, this system, in addition to laser coating removal, could also apply new coatings, perform fine-grained or gross inspection tasks, deliver and/or use manufacturing process tools or instruments, and/or verify the results of other manufacturing processes such as but not limited to welding, riveting, or the placement of various surface markings or fixtures.
摘要:
A device. The device includes a sensor portion and a chassis portion. The sensor portion includes a plurality of sensing devices. The chassis portion is connected to the sensor portion and includes a first track and a second track. The second track is positioned adjacent the first track. The first and second tracks cooperate to substantially cover an entire width of the chassis portion.
摘要:
A method for managing an airplane fleet is described. The method includes: (i) developing a gold body database for an airplane model for each non-destructive inspection system implemented to detect defects; (ii) inspecting, over a period of time, a plurality of candidate airplanes of the airplane model, using different types of non-destructive inspection systems and the gold body database associated with each of the different types of non-destructive inspection systems, to identify defects present on the plurality of candidate airplanes; (iii) repairing or monitoring defects detected on the plurality of candidate airplanes; (iv) conducting a trend analysis by analyzing collective defect data obtained from inspecting of plurality of candidate airplanes; and (v) maintaining the airplane fleet, which includes plurality of candidate airplanes, by performing predictive analysis using results of trend analysis.
摘要:
Described herein is a local electrical room (LER) for use in an industrial facility such as an oil and gas facility. The LER includes one or more robots that perform functions on the electrical equipment enclosed therein. The LER is filled with a non-atmospheric fluid or gas and may be cooled and/or pressurized for optimal performance of the electrical equipment.
摘要:
The invention disclosed herein describes a supervised autonomy system designed to precisely model, inspect and process the surfaces of complex three-dimensional objects. The current application context for this system is laser coating removal of aircraft, but this invention is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications that require close, precise positioning and maneuvering of an inspection or processing tool over the entire surface of a physical object. For example, this system, in addition to laser coating removal, could also apply new coatings, perform fine-grained or gross inspection tasks, deliver and/or use manufacturing process tools or instruments, and/or verify the results of other manufacturing processes such as but not limited to welding, riveting, or the placement of various surface markings or fixtures.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a programmable digital machine vision inspection system, comprising: a programmable automatic feeding system configured to supply elements to be inspected; a programmable robot system comprising a robot and a first vision system, wherein the robot configured to grip the element supplied by the programmable automatic feeding system and transmit the gripped element into an inspection area under the guidance of the first vision system; and a programmable inspection system comprising a second vision system configured to identify features of the elements transmitted into the inspection area and determine whether the element is a qualified product based on the identified features. If the element is determined to be a qualified product, the robot places the element into a first container for receiving the qualified product; If the element is determined to be an unqualified product, the robot places the element into a second container for receiving the unqualified product. The programmable digital machine vision inspection system is adapted to inspect different types of elements, and switching between inspection operations of different types of elements is very quickly.