公开(公告)号：US5321496A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-14

申请号：US762905

申请日：1991-09-19

Applicant: Frederick M. Shofner ,  Joseph C. Baldwin ,  Mark G. Townes ,  Youe-T Chu ,  Michael E. Galyon

Inventor： Frederick M. Shofner ,  Joseph C. Baldwin ,  Mark G. Townes ,  Youe-T Chu ,  Michael E. Galyon

IPC: G01B11/02 ,  D01G23/08 ,  D01G31/00 ,  D06H3/08 ,  G01B11/04 ,  G01B11/10 ,  G01N1/02 ,  G01N15/00 ,  G01N15/02 ,  G01N15/06 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N21/17 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N21/898 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G01N21/00 ,  D01B3/00

CPC classification number: D01G31/003 ,  D01G31/006 ,  G01B11/043 ,  G01N15/06 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N33/362 ,  G01N2015/0057 ,  G01N2015/0238 ,  G01N2015/1075 ,  G01N2015/1497 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N33/36

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring trash in a sample of trash particles and fibers includes scales for determining the weight of the sample which is transmitted to a computer. The sample is presented to a sensing volume and an optical sensor produces an output signal corresponding at least to the presence of the trash particle in the sensing volume. In one embodiment, the output signal is the waveform corresponding to light extinction caused by the presence of the particle in the sensing volume. In a second embodiment, image analysis of trash particles in a sensing volume provide output signals corresponding to the size, shape or composition of the particles. The computer receives the weight data and the output signal from the optical sensor and produces output data in the form of a count of at least a portion of the trash particles per unit weight of sample. The computer also outputs data in the form of or corresponding to the effective diameter, projected area and weight of the trash particles and count and weight of the fibers. In particular, the computer categorizes trash particles and outputs data for a particular category of particles.

Abstract translation: 用于监测垃圾颗粒和纤维样品中的垃圾的装置包括用于确定传送到计算机的样品的重量的秤。 将样本呈现给感测体积，并且光学传感器产生至少对应于感测体积中垃圾颗粒的存在的输出信号。 在一个实施例中，输出信号是对应于由感测体积中的颗粒的存在引起的消光的波形。 在第二实施例中，感测体积中垃圾颗粒的图像分析提供对应于颗粒的尺寸，形状或组成的输出信号。 计算机接收来自光学传感器的重量数据和输出信号，并以每单位重量样本的垃圾颗粒的至少一部分的计数形式产生输出数据。 计算机还输出数据，或者对应于垃圾颗粒的有效直径，投影面积和重量以及纤维的数量和重量。 特别地，计算机对垃圾颗粒进行分类并输出特定类别的颗粒的数据。

公开(公告)号：US5291272A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-01

申请号：US766748

申请日：1991-09-27

Applicant: Errol A. Demirsu

Inventor： Errol A. Demirsu

IPC: G01B11/08 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B11/10

CPC classification number: G01B11/2425 ,  G01B11/08

Abstract: A non-contact method and apparatus for measuring dimensional variables of a threaded exterior surface of a length of pipe utilizes at least one laser generated parallel scanning light beam transmitter and at least one receiver which is disposed on a frame which moves with respect to the longitudinal axis of the pipe, to measure the amount of the scanning beam width which is blocked by the threaded exterior surface at a plurality of sequential locations along the longitudinal axis of the pipe, and the measured amounts are stored as a function of the sequential locations to produce a profile of the threaded exterior surface and to determine from the profile a desired dimensional variable of the threaded exterior surface.

Abstract translation: 用于测量管道长度的螺纹外表面的尺寸变量的非接触方法和装置使用至少一个激光产生的平行扫描光束发射器和至少一个接收器，该至少一个接收器设置在框架上，该框架相对于纵向 以测量在沿着管的纵向轴线的多个连续位置处被螺纹外表面阻挡的扫描光束宽度的量，并且测量的量作为顺序位置的函数被存储到 产生螺纹外表面的轮廓并且从轮廓确定螺纹外表面的期望的尺寸变量。

公开(公告)号：US5264909A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-23

申请号：US796284

申请日：1991-11-22

Applicant: James R. Rochester

Inventor： James R. Rochester

IPC: G01B11/10 ,  G02B11/10

CPC classification number: G01B11/105

Abstract: The diameter of an optical fiber (36) moving past a measurement apparatus (20) is evaluated in a time of less than about 50 microseconds, permitting closely spaced individual measurements along the length of the optical fiber (36). The measurement apparatus (20) includes a number of discrete, stationary light sensors (22) arranged in a linear array (24), a light source (28) positioned to shine a beam of light (34) into the sensors (22) of the array (24), and a lens (38) that directs an enlarged image of the optical fiber (36) onto the array (24) of light sensors (22). The light sensors (22) each produce an output signal (26) responsive to the intensity of light reaching the sensor (22). The number of light sensors (22) having a signal below a threshold value at a selected moment is counted as a measure of the diameter of the portion of optical fiber (36) then lying between the light source (28) and the array of optical sensors (22).

Abstract translation: 在小于约50微秒的时间内评估移动通过测量装置（20）的光纤（36）的直径，允许沿着光纤（36）的长度进行紧密间隔的单独测量。 测量装置（20）包括布置成线性阵列（24）的多个离散的固定光传感器（22），定位成将光束（34）照射到传感器（22）中的光源（28） 阵列（24）和将光纤（36）的放大图像引导到光传感器（22）的阵列（24）上的透镜（38）。 光传感器（22）各自响应于到达传感器（22）的光的强度而产生输出信号（26）。 在选定时刻具有低于阈值的信号的光传感器（22）的数量被计数为光纤（36）部分的直径位于光源（28）和光学阵列之间的量度 传感器（22）。

公开(公告)号：US5237389A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-17

申请号：US865639

申请日：1992-04-09

Applicant: Matthias Hartrumpf

Inventor： Matthias Hartrumpf

IPC: G01B11/03 ,  G01B11/10

CPC classification number: G01B11/105

Abstract: A device for measuring the positions and the diameters of the filaments in filament bundle comprising a laser scanner disposed adjacent the filament bundle wherein, in the optical path behind the filament bundle to be measured, are disposed an optical means such as a lens of mirror, as well as a filter preferably in the focal plane of said optical means for filtering out the light share not diffracted, as well as a detector and analysis means. The filter is permeable only for limited portions of the diffraction image, and the detector means measures the intensities at several locations of the diffraction image at the same time. In the analysis means the positions of the filaments are determined on the basis of the measured intensity curves while the diameters of the filaments are determined on the basis of the ratios of the measured intensities.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量细丝束中的细丝的位置和直径的装置，包括邻近细丝束设置的激光扫描器，其中在被测量的细丝束后面的光路中设置有光学装置，例如镜子的透镜 以及优选地在所述光学装置的焦平面中的滤光器，用于滤出未衍射的光共享，以及检测器和分析装置。 滤光器仅对衍射图像的有限部分是可渗透的，并且检测器装置同时测量衍射图像的几个位置处的强度。 在分析中，长丝的位置是基于所测量的强度曲线来确定的，而长丝的直径是根据所测量的强度的比率来确定的。

公开(公告)号：US5212539A

公开(公告)日：1993-05-18

申请号：US804219

申请日：1991-12-06

Applicant: Johann-Peter Wogerbauer

Inventor： Johann-Peter Wogerbauer

IPC: G01B11/10 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01B11/04

CPC classification number: G01B11/046 ,  G01B11/02

Abstract: An apparatus for determining at least one size parameter of an object whether it is moving or at rest comprises an optoelectronic measuring system, which comprises an evaluating unit and transmitting and receiving means, which are disposed in a measuring plane that extends substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the object. The measuring plane extends in a measuring portal, which comprises at least two measuring beams, which include a predetermined angle with each other. Each of said measuring beams has a side face which faces said measuring plane and on said side face is provided with at least one row of receiving elements. Associated with each of said rows of receiving elements is a transmitting element, which is disposed in the measuring plane at a fixed distance from the associated measuring beam and is adapted to be periodically activated to emit a fanlike light beam, which is incident on the receiving elements of the associated row thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定物体的至少一个尺寸参数的装置，无论其是移动还是静止，包括光电测量系统，其包括评估单元和发射和接收装置，所述评估单元和发射和接收装置设置在基本上直角延伸的测量平面中 物体的纵轴。 测量平面在测量入口中延伸，其包括彼此包括预定角度的至少两个测量光束。 每个所述测量光束具有面向所述测量平面的侧面，并且在所述侧面上设置有至少一排接收元件。 与每个所述行的接收元件相关联的是发射元件，该发射元件设置在与相关测量光束固定距离的测量平面中，并且适于周期性地激活以发射入射在接收器上的扇形光束 其相关行的元素。

公开(公告)号：US4969551A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-13

申请号：US356376

申请日：1989-05-23

Applicant: Uwe Heitmann ,  Peter Pinck ,  Berthold Maiwald ,  Rolf Lindemann ,  Peter Brand

Inventor： Uwe Heitmann ,  Peter Pinck ,  Berthold Maiwald ,  Rolf Lindemann ,  Peter Brand

IPC: G01B11/10 ,  A24C5/34 ,  G01B11/08

CPC classification number: G01B11/08 ,  A24C5/3412

Abstract: The diameters of successive rod-shaped articles of the tobacco processing industry are ascertained while the articles advance in the flutes of a conveyor, first along a rolling unit which turns successive articles at random through different angles and thereupon past a photoelectronic detector wherein a radiation source emits a narrow beam of radiation which impinges upon successive articles for intervals of time which are dependent upon the diameters of the articles. The transducer of the detector generates signals which are indicative of the monitored diameters, and such signals are transmitted to an evaluating circuit which controls an ejector for unsatisfactory articles and/or displays the monitored diameters on a screen. The articles are partially lifted off the conveyor by cushions of compressed air during transport past the rolling unit.

Abstract translation: 当制品在输送机的凹槽中前进时，确定烟草加工工业的连续的棒状制品的直径，首先沿着滚动单元，滚动单元随机地将不同的物品转过不同的角度并随后通过光电检测器，其中辐射源 发射窄的辐射束，其照射在连续的物品上，这取决于物品的直径。 检测器的换能器产生指示被监视直径的信号，并且这些信号被传送到评估电路，该评估电路控制喷射器不满意的物品和/或在屏幕上显示监视的直径。 在运输过程中，物品通过压缩空气的垫片部分地从输送机上提起。

公开(公告)号：US4940326A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-10

申请号：US355827

申请日：1989-05-22

Applicant: Kyoichi Tatsuno

Inventor： Kyoichi Tatsuno

IPC: G01B11/10 ,  G01N15/02 ,  G01N15/14

CPC classification number: G01N15/0205 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N2015/0238

Abstract: An optical system for irradiation comprising a light source, a lens, an optical fiber, a rectangular waveguide, an objective lens and a prism and an optical system for receiving light comprising an objective lens, an aperture and an optical fiber are arranged with their optical axes intersecting one another at a point P in a measuring volume. In the optical system for irradiation, the light emitted from the optical fiber and having an intensity distribution expressed by a normal distribution curve is changed to a light having a uniform intensity distribution and a rectangular cross section, which is irradiated through the prism to the point p in the measuring volume. A light scattered at an angle of 90.degree. by a particle flowing through the measuring volume is guided through the optical system for receiving light to a photodetector which converts the scattered light to an electric signal (current) called a scattered light pulse. An arithmetic unit calculates the particle size from the height of this scatterd light pulse and the flow speed from the pulse width.

Abstract translation: 用于照射的光学系统包括光源，透镜，光纤，矩形波导，物镜和棱镜以及用于接收包括物镜，孔径和光纤的光的光学系统，其光学 轴在测量体积中的点P彼此相交。 在用于照射的光学系统中，从光纤发射并具有由正态分布曲线表示的强度分布的光变为具有均匀的强度分布和矩形截面的光，其通过棱镜照射到点 p在测量体积。 通过流过测量体积的颗粒以90°的角度散射的光被引导通过用于将光接收到光电检测器的光学系统，光电检测器将散射光转换成称为散射光脉冲的电信号（电流）。 算术单元根据该散射光脉冲的高度和从脉冲宽度的流速计算粒度。

公开(公告)号：US4895449A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-23

申请号：US235167

申请日：1988-08-23

Applicant: Joseph W. Marshall

Inventor： Joseph W. Marshall

IPC: G01B11/04 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01B11/10

CPC classification number: G01B11/046 ,  G01B11/0691 ,  G01B11/105

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a cross-sectional dimension or deviation from a predetermined shape of an elongated moving object. The apparatus is rotated about the object and includes a light source and photo-diode array. By continuous rotation of the apparatus about the object, deviations in the cross-sectional dimension are determined.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量横截面尺寸或与细长运动物体的预定形状的偏差的装置和方法。 该设备围绕物体旋转并且包括光源和光电二极管阵列。 通过围绕物体的设备的连续旋转，确定横截面尺寸的偏差。

公开(公告)号：US4887155A

公开(公告)日：1989-12-12

申请号：US128715

申请日：1987-12-04

Applicant: Robert Massen

Inventor： Robert Massen

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  D01G31/00 ,  D01H13/32 ,  D06H3/08 ,  D07B7/02 ,  G01B11/10 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N33/36 ,  G06T7/60

CPC classification number: G01N21/8915 ,  D01G31/006 ,  D01H13/32 ,  D06H3/08 ,  D07B7/022 ,  G01B11/105 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G01N33/365 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/602 ,  G06T2207/30124

Abstract: For measuring and/or monitoring properties of yarns or ropes with the aid of an image sensor a two-dimensional image of a portion of the yarn or rope is acquired and converted to electrical image signals. The image signals are digitized in image point manner and stored in an image signal memory at memory locations assigned to the image points. By a calculating unit the values of the properties to be detected are determined from the stored digital image signals. The properties which can be measured and/or monitored in this manner are in particular the diameter of the yarn or rope, the statistical values of projecting fibres, filaments or wires and the twist of the yarn or rope.

Abstract translation: 为了借助于图像传感器测量和/或监测纱线或绳索的性能，获取纱线或绳索的一部分的二维图像并将其转换为电图像信号。 以图像点方式对图像信号进行数字化，并将图像信号存储在分配给图像点的存储器位置处。 通过计算单元，从存储的数字图像信号确定要检测的属性的值。 以这种方式测量和/或监测的性能特别是纱线或绳索的直径，伸出的纤维，细丝或丝线的统计值以及纱线或绳索的捻度。

公开(公告)号：US4864864A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-12

申请号：US238680

申请日：1988-08-30

Applicant: David P. Yale ,  Robin B. Montgomery ,  Eve S. Sprunt

Inventor： David P. Yale ,  Robin B. Montgomery ,  Eve S. Sprunt

IPC: G01B11/10 ,  G01B11/16

CPC classification number: G01B11/16 ,  G01B11/105

Abstract: A sample of material is rotated within a pair of parallel, spaced-apart laser beams. Variations in the diameter of the sample are determined with azimuth from the amounts of the laser beams intercepted by the sample as it rotates about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the laser beams. The sample is translated along this axis within the path of the laser beams so that the diameter of the sample is determined for a plurality of spaced-apart planes through the sample perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The deformation of the material with stress is determined by measuring the variations in diameter of the sample as the stress on the sample is changed.

Abstract translation: 材料样品在一对平行的间隔开的激光束内旋转。 样品直径的变化由样品在垂直于激光束平面的轴线旋转时被截取的激光束的数量的方位角确定。 样品沿着该轴线在激光束的路径内平移，使得通过垂直于旋转轴线的样品的多个间隔平面来确定样品的直径。 材料随应力的变形是通过测量样品直径的变化来确定的，因为样品上的应力发生变化。