Electro-optical gap and flushness sensors
    82.
    发明授权
    Electro-optical gap and flushness sensors 失效
    电光隙和平面度传感器

    公开(公告)号:US4666303A

    公开(公告)日:1987-05-19

    申请号:US512739

    申请日:1983-07-11

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G01B11/14

    Abstract: This invention relates to the electro-optically based sensor units of use in measuring the "fit up" of panels as on car bodies, aircraft, etc. The disclosed invention is capable of measuring both the gap between the adjacent panels and their relative positions to obtain the width of the gap, the location of the edges of the panels can be estimated by fitting curves to the measured data, or "flushness", in the direction out of plane. Embodiments include a hand-held portable unit capable of being used on finished assemblies such as car bodies, and aircraft sections, as well as on "ring" gages in which a single test panel is checked relative to a reference frame or "ring".

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于测量面板在车体,飞行器等上的“装配”的电光学传感器单元。所公开的发明能够测量相邻面板之间的间隙及其相对位置 获得间隙的宽度,可以通过将曲线拟合到测量数据或“平面”方面,估计面板边缘的位置。 实施例包括能够用于诸如汽车车身和飞行器部件的成品组件上的手持式便携式单元,以及在其中相对于参考框架或“环”检查单个测试面板的“环”量规。

    Electro-optical inspection
    84.
    发明授权
    Electro-optical inspection 失效
    电光检查

    公开(公告)号:US4576482A

    公开(公告)日:1986-03-18

    申请号:US269614

    申请日:1981-06-02

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G01B11/2433 F01L1/047

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting workpieces for rapid and accurate determination of dimensions and the like. The equipment is electro-optical in nature and there is no contact between the inspecting elements and the workpiece under inspection. An electro-optical sensor is utilized which includes a light source for illuminating at least one edge of a workpiece, a lens for forming an image of the illuminated edge, and an array of photosensitive elements, such as photodiodes, capable of producing an electrical signal in response to light incident thereon. The light, including the edge image, is impinged upon the array and the electrical signals produced correspond to the portion of the edge, its shape, etc. The signals can be rapidly analyzed to provide a determination of a dimension such as length, squareness, curvature, and the like.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于检查工件的方法和装置,用于快速和准确地确定尺寸等。 该设备本质上是电光学的,检查元件和被检查的工件之间没有接触。 使用电光传感器,其包括用于照射工件的至少一个边缘的光源,用于形成照明边缘的图像的透镜以及能够产生电信号的光敏元件(例如光电二极管)阵列 响应于其上的光入射。 包括边缘图像的光被撞击在阵列上并且产生的电信号对应于边缘的部分,其形状等。可以快速地分析信号以提供尺寸的确定,诸如长度,矩形度, 曲率等。

    Robotic compensation systems
    85.
    发明授权
    Robotic compensation systems 失效
    机器人补偿系统

    公开(公告)号:US4570065A

    公开(公告)日:1986-02-11

    申请号:US462128

    申请日:1983-01-28

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G01D5/30 B25J18/002 B25J19/025 G01B11/16

    Abstract: Optical compensation systems are provided which compensate for deflections of the articulated sensor arm of a robotic inspection apparatus such as are produced under load. A light source located at the distal end of the arm produces a light zone, such as a "spot", which is coupled through the pivot joints to an electro-optical detector array or other light position sensor. Coupling through the joints is provided by fiber optic bundles which extend through the joints and whose ends are supported centrally within the arm sections to respectively pick up and transmit the detected "spot". The positional information from the detector is used to upgrade the positional data provided by optical encoders located at the joints.

    Abstract translation: 提供了光学补偿系统,其补偿诸如在负载下产生的机器人检查装置的关节式传感器臂的偏转。 位于臂的远端处的光源产生诸如“点”的轻区域,其通过枢转接头耦合到电光检测器阵列或其他光位置传感器。 通过接头的耦合由延伸穿过接头的纤维束提供,其端部被支撑在臂部分的中央,以分别拾取并传送检测到的“点”。 来自检测器的位置信息用于升级由位于关节处的光学编码器提供的位置数据。

    Electro-optical and robotic casting quality assurance

    公开(公告)号:US4409718A

    公开(公告)日:1983-10-18

    申请号:US273385

    申请日:1981-06-15

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: B22D46/00 B25J9/1697 Y10T29/49769

    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.

    Apparatus for determining dimensions
    89.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for determining dimensions 失效
    用于确定尺寸的装置

    公开(公告)号:US4403860A

    公开(公告)日:1983-09-13

    申请号:US134465

    申请日:1980-03-27

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining dimensions of an object. In one embodiment, apparatus comprises a support structure, means for positioning an object, at least one gage member having a contact portion for contacting a surface of a positioned object and an edge movable with said contact portion. The gage member is positioned in a contact position in which it is in contact, or nearly in contact, with a position object. The position of the edge is proportional to a dimension of the object between the contacted surface and a reference point of the object. The reference point may be within the object, such as an axis of rotation, or on a surface of the object. A light source is provided to direct light onto the edge and a lens is used to focus the image of the edge on a light detector comprising a plurality of light sensitive elements capable of producing an output signal in response to incident light. Means are provided to analyze the output signals to determine the dimension of the object between the contacted surface and the reference point.

    Abstract translation: 用于确定物体尺寸的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中,设备包括支撑结构,用于定位物体的装置,至少一个具有用于接触定位物体的表面的接触部分和可与所述接触部分移动的边缘的计量元件。 计量部件定位在与位置对象接触或接近的接触位置。 边缘的位置与物体在被接触表面和物体的参考点之间的尺寸成正比。 参考点可以在物体内,例如旋转轴线,或物体表面上。 提供光源以将光引导到边缘上,并且使用透镜来将边缘的图像聚焦在包括能够响应于入射光产生输出信号的多个光敏元件的光检测器上。 提供了用于分析输出信号以确定物体在接触表面和参考点之间的尺寸的手段。

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