Surface reflectivity detector with oil mist reflectivity enhancement
    31.
    发明授权
    Surface reflectivity detector with oil mist reflectivity enhancement 失效
    表面反射率检测器具有油雾反射率增强

    公开(公告)号:US4686374A

    公开(公告)日:1987-08-11

    申请号:US788118

    申请日:1985-10-16

    CPC classification number: G01B11/024

    Abstract: A method an apparatus are provided for inspecting the surface of objects such as panels for automobile vehicles wherein the surface of the object is sprayed with an oil mist or the like to increase the reflectivity thereof. The surface is then illuminated with light so that the light image reflected therefrom is formed on a light detector such as a photodiode array. The output of the light detector is analyzed to determine surface features of the object such as "dings" and dents therein.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检查汽车车辆的面板的物体的表面的方法,其中物体的表面被油雾等喷射以增加其反射率。 然后用光照射表面,使得从其反射的光图像形成在诸如光电二极管阵列的光检测器上。 分析光检测器的输出以确定物体的表面特征,例如其中的“叮”和凹痕。

    Electro-optical and robotic casting quality assurance

    公开(公告)号:US4620353A

    公开(公告)日:1986-11-04

    申请号:US830490

    申请日:1986-02-18

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: B22D46/00 B25J9/1697

    Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in foundry procedures, particularly in-process and post process inspection with electro-optical sensor units. Principally addressed are: inspection of molds and cores to assure correctness and control procedures to abort pouring if the molds are not correct, inspection of cores on the core line, inspection of patterns for sticking sand, inspection of finished castings for extraneous material in passages, excessive or inadequate stock, correct locator relationships, etc., and control of robotic flash grinders.Both fixed and programmably moveable sensors are shown in the context of these embodiments.

    Optical triangulation gear inspection
    36.
    发明授权
    Optical triangulation gear inspection 失效
    光学三角测量齿轮检查

    公开(公告)号:US4547674A

    公开(公告)日:1985-10-15

    申请号:US433644

    申请日:1982-10-12

    CPC classification number: G01S17/48 G01B11/2416

    Abstract: This invention describes novel method and apparatus for inspecting gear geometry via optical triangulation. Preferred machine construction uses specialized geometrical relationships of sensor to gear, and specialized high accuracy photodetector array based laser triangulation sensor units of large range and high response speed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明描述了通过光学三角测量来检查齿轮几何的新颖方法和装置。 优选的机器结构使用传感器与齿轮的专业几何关系,以及具有大范围和高响应速度的专门的高精度光电探测器阵列激光三角测量传感器单元。

    Method and apparatus for determining physical characteristics of objects
and object surfaces
    37.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for determining physical characteristics of objects and object surfaces 失效
    用于确定物体和物体表面的物理特性的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4493554A

    公开(公告)日:1985-01-15

    申请号:US295577

    申请日:1981-08-24

    CPC classification number: G01N21/954 G01B11/00 G01B11/24

    Abstract: A method of determining physical characteristics of a surface. Light or other electromagnetic radiation is directed onto a first portion of a surface and the reflected radiation is received such as by a photodiode. The radiation is also directed onto at least two further portions of the surface and located on either side of and proximate to the first portion. The radiation reflected by the further portions is also received. The radiation reflected from the first portion is compared with the radiation reflected from the two further portions. The radiation and comparison steps are repeated and the comparisons are used to determine a physical characteristic of the surface, such as the presence of one or more flaws. In another embodiment, light or other electromagnetic radiation is used to determine object dimension, such as bore dimension.

    Abstract translation: 一种确定表面物理特性的方法。 光或其他电磁辐射被引导到表面的第一部分上,并且例如通过光电二极管接收反射的辐射。 辐射也被引导到表面的至少两个另外的部分并且位于第一部分的任一侧并且靠近第一部分。 还接收由其它部分反射的辐射。 将从第一部分反射的辐射与从另外两个部分反射的辐射进行比较。 重复辐射和比较步骤,并且使用比较来确定表面的物理特性,例如存在一个或多个缺陷。 在另一个实施例中,使用光或其他电磁辐射来确定物体尺寸,例如孔尺寸。

    Robot tractors
    38.
    发明授权
    Robot tractors 失效
    机器人拖拉机

    公开(公告)号:US4482960A

    公开(公告)日:1984-11-13

    申请号:US323395

    申请日:1981-11-20

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Disclosed is an electro-optical and microcomputer based method and apparatus for automatically guiding tractors and other farm machinery for the purpose of automatic crop planting, tending and harvesting. Also disclosed are means for automatic picking, excavating and other off-road uses in relatively confined areas.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动引导拖拉机和其他农用机械的电光学和微机的方法和装置,用于自动播种,收割和收割。 还公开了在相对狭窄的区域中自动采摘,挖掘和其他越野用途的装置。

    Electro-optical systems for control of robots, manipulator arms and
co-ordinate measuring machines
    40.
    发明授权
    Electro-optical systems for control of robots, manipulator arms and co-ordinate measuring machines 失效
    用于控制机器人,机械手臂和坐标测量机的电光系统

    公开(公告)号:US4453085A

    公开(公告)日:1984-06-05

    申请号:US262492

    申请日:1981-05-11

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Method and apparatus for accurate positioning of a moveable member such as a robot arm or the like. An encoder or other position sensing means on the robot is used to control positioning of the robot into a desired position. However, because of inaccuracies such as those built up by utilizing a plurality of position sensors or those occasioned by bending, etc., the robot arm, gripper or the like may be substantially out of position. In the present invention, an electro-optical system, having a reference point external of the robot, is used to determine if the arm, gripper or the like is actually in its desired position. If it is determined to be out of its desired position, a control signal is generated to effect movement of the arm or gripper or the like so that it is actually in its desired position.

    Abstract translation: 用于精确定位诸如机器人臂等的可移动部件的方法和装置。 使用机器人上的编码器或其他位置感测装置来控制机器人到所需位置的定位。 然而,由于通过利用多个位置传感器或通过弯曲等而构成的那些不准确,因此机器人手臂,夹持器等可能基本上不在位置。 在本发明中,使用具有机器人外部的基准点的电光学系统来确定手臂,夹具等是否实际上处于其期望的位置。 如果确定为超出其期望位置,则产生控制信号以实现手臂或夹具等的移动,使得其实际上处于其期望的位置。

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