公开(公告)号：US20190257692A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16280691

申请日：2019-02-20

Applicant: Pressco Technology Inc.

Inventor： Don W. Cochran

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G06T3/00 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T7/80

Abstract: A system is provided in an automated machine vision inspection environment. The system includes inspection cameras and a spectrophotometer or spectrometer, both implemented to be used online to detect the absolute colors of printed portions of items being inspected. The spectrophotometer or spectrometer is aimed at a fixed spot within a field of view of one of the digital cameras of an inspection system, which has a-priori knowledge as to exactly where the spectrophotometer or spectrometer is aimed. The image taken by the camera will be used to determine whether the desired measurement spot on the decoration pattern has actually been measured by the most recent snap of the spectrophotometric data. When the vision system determines that the spectrophotometer or spectrometer was truly aiming at the correct region when it captured its inspection data, it will instruct the system to accept the color measurement and will log the related data and information accordingly. If the correct spot is not measured, the data may simply be discarded or may be kept for other uses.

公开(公告)号：US08097857B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US10526799

申请日：2002-08-21

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Steven D. Cech

IPC: G01F23/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/88 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N25/72 ,  G01N2021/845 ,  H01L27/1467 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for providing snapshot action thermal infrared imaging within automated process control article inspection applications. More specifically, it pertains to the use of snapshot mode lead salt area-array imaging sensors (20) as the imaging front-end in high-speed machine vision inspection systems (12). the relatively low-cost, good measurement sensitivity at temperatures consistent with thereto-electric cooling means, and the ability to be operated in snap-shot mode enables lead salt-based image acquisition sensors (20) to be used in a variety of automated process control and article inspection applications.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于在自动化过程控制物品检查应用中提供快照动作热红外成像的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及在高速机器视觉检测系统（12）中使用快照模式铅盐区阵列成像传感器（20）作为成像前端。 在与其相一致的温度下的相对低成本，良好的测量灵敏度 - 电冷却装置，以及以快拍模式操作的能力使得基于盐的图像采集传感器（20）能够用于各种自动化过程 控制和物品检验应用。

公开(公告)号：US5941111A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US869763

申请日：1997-06-05

Applicant: Paul C. Skala ,  Timothy A. Frank ,  Fredrick F. Awig, II

Inventor： Paul C. Skala ,  Timothy A. Frank ,  Fredrick F. Awig, II

IPC: B21D37/00 ,  B30B15/00 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L5/00 ,  B21B37/00

CPC classification number: G01L5/0085 ,  B21D37/00 ,  B30B15/0094 ,  G01L1/2231

Abstract: An instrumentation system for measuring forces during tool and die forming operations including a load cell positioned in a well bored into a base plate. The plate includes a series of channels that carry wiring from the load cell to the periphery of the base plate. The load cell is preferably mounted flush with a supporting surface of the base plate to facilitate periodic cleaning. The load cell includes sensors generating a signal corresponding to the force or compression on the load cell. The load cell also includes apertures extending therethrough to allow existing tooling to be mounted on the load cell to the base plate via fasteners and pins extending through the load cell to the base plate. An universal load cell embodiment includes a pattern of apertures allowing two or more tools having unique hole patterns to be mounted on the load cell with fasteners and pins extending therethrough.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在工具和模具形成操作期间测量力的仪表系统，包括位于钻孔到底板中的井的测力传感器。 该板包括一系列通道，其承载从称重传感器到基板周边的布线。 称重传感器优选地与基板的支撑表面齐平地安装以促进定期清洁。 称重传感器包括产生与称重传感器上的力或压缩相对应的信号的传感器。 测力传感器还包括穿过其中的孔，以允许现有的工具通过经由测力传感器延伸到基板的紧固件和销安装在负载传感器上。 通用称重传感器实施例包括允许具有独特孔图案的两个或更多个工具的孔的图案，其中紧固件和销延伸穿过其中的负载传感器。

公开(公告)号：US5591462A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-07

申请号：US343015

申请日：1994-11-21

Applicant: Donald T. Darling ,  Trent G. Francis ,  Brad L. Williams ,  Harold L. Dewar ,  David B. Delater ,  Daniel B. Gold ,  Jerry Pentel ,  Paul L. Wright ,  Peter J. Sands ,  Phillip Cochran

Inventor： Donald T. Darling ,  Trent G. Francis ,  Brad L. Williams ,  Harold L. Dewar ,  David B. Delater ,  Daniel B. Gold ,  Jerry Pentel ,  Paul L. Wright ,  Peter J. Sands ,  Phillip Cochran

IPC: B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/80 ,  B29C49/78

CPC classification number: G01N21/9081 ,  B29C49/80 ,  B29C49/06

Abstract: Camera based inspection equipment is used in conjunction with a multiple-station forming device such as a blow molder for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or PEN bottle manufacturing. The inspection system relies on handling devices that present successive bottles for imaging, and due to their operation with the forming device it is possible to correlate inspection data with individual forming elements and/or transfer elements. A seal surface inspection module, a base/neck fold inspection module and a finish gauge inspection module are integrated into the route of preforms and containers through the container manufacturing equipment such that the inspection system is directed to view the passing bottles as they are carried on the transfer devices needed to load and unload the molder. The base/neck fold examines the lower portion of the bottles in elevation and plan view at the predetermined angle of orientation of the bottles on their longitudinal axes, maintained from the mold cavity to the inspection system, for examining the folds in the bottoms of the bottles. The seal surface module examines the surface to be sealed against a cap, in an axial inspection view. The finish gauge inspection module examines the threads and flanged neck.

Abstract translation: 基于相机的检测设备与多台成型装置（例如聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯（PET）或PEN瓶制造的吹塑机）结合使用。 检查系统依赖于处理装置，其呈现连续的瓶子用于成像，并且由于其与成形装置的操作，可以将检查数据与各个成形元件和/或转印元件相关联。 密封表面检查模块，底部/颈部折叠检查模块和精密度表检查模块通过容器制造设备集成到预成型件和容器的路径中，使得检查系统被引导以在运送过程中观察通过的瓶子 传送装置需要装载和卸载造粒机。 底部/颈部褶皱检查瓶子的下部部分的高度和平面图，其中瓶子在它们的纵向轴线上的预定取向角度，从模具腔保持到检查系统，用于检查瓶子的底部中的褶皱 瓶子 在轴向检查视图中，密封表面模块检查要密封的表面。 完成量规检查模块检查螺纹和法兰颈部。

公开(公告)号：US11204278B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US16280691

申请日：2019-02-20

Applicant: Pressco Technology Inc.

Inventor： Don W. Cochran

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G06T3/00 ,  G06T7/80 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G01J3/36

Abstract: A system is provided in an automated machine vision inspection environment. The system includes inspection cameras and a spectrophotometer or spectrometer, both implemented to be used online to detect the absolute colors of printed portions of items being inspected. The spectrophotometer or spectrometer is aimed at a fixed spot within a field of view of one of the digital cameras of an inspection system, which has a-priori knowledge as to exactly where the spectrophotometer or spectrometer is aimed. The image taken by the camera will be used to determine whether the desired measurement spot on the decoration pattern has actually been measured by the most recent snap of the spectrophotometric data. When the vision system determines that the spectrophotometer or spectrometer was truly aiming at the correct region when it captured its inspection data, it will instruct the system to accept the color measurement and will log the related data and information accordingly. If the correct spot is not measured, the data may simply be discarded or may be kept for other uses.

公开(公告)号：US20140311256A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14259051

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Thomas P. O'Brien ,  Thomas Henry Palombo ,  John A. Seifert

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Thomas P. O'Brien ,  Thomas Henry Palombo ,  John A. Seifert

IPC: G01L3/00

CPC classification number: G01L5/24 ,  B67B3/261 ,  G01N21/9054 ,  G01N21/9081 ,  G01N21/909

Abstract: A technique to assess or analyze cap removal or opening torque or rotational position is provided. In at least one form, a high speed, on-line machine vision system measures or determines the rotational position of a cap on a bottle, measures or determines the rotational position of the finish or neck of the same bottle, and then optionally uses such positional information to predict the opening or removal torque that will be required for a consumer to remove the bottle cap from the bottle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种评估或分析盖拆卸或打开扭矩或旋转位置的技术。 在至少一种形式中，高速在线机器视觉系统测量或确定瓶子在瓶子上的旋转位置，测量或确定同一瓶子的面部或颈部的旋转位置，然后可选地使用这样的 位置信息以预测消费者从瓶中取出瓶盖所需的打开或取出扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US07488965B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US10533992

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Dennis S. Bradley ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Fredrick F. Awig, II ,  Terry L. Graves ,  Thomas H. Palombo ,  Michael L. Yoder

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Dennis S. Bradley ,  Steven D. Cech ,  Fredrick F. Awig, II ,  Terry L. Graves ,  Thomas H. Palombo ,  Michael L. Yoder

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/90 ,  G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/909 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/9036 ,  G01N2201/0634

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for automated inspection of formed metal containers. More specifically, it pertains to the use of machine vision systems to identify and correlate manufacturing defects occurring in formed food and beverage containers to specific manufacturing paths or sources of origin (eg., body makers) used in the container forming process. The disclosed invention is enabled by the placement of a machine-readable code on specific portions of the can body during the forming process and the use of illumination exposure techniques.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于形成的金属容器的自动检查的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及使用机器视觉系统来识别并将形成的食品和饮料容器中发生的制造缺陷与在容器成形过程中使用的具体制造路径或原始来源（例如，身体制造者）相关联。 所公开的发明可以通过在成形过程中使用机器可读代码放置在罐体的特定部分上以及使用照明曝光技术。

公开(公告)号：US07204943B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US11079766

申请日：2005-03-14

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  Richard L. Fedor

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  Richard L. Fedor

IPC: B29C45/76

CPC classification number: B29C45/1769 ,  B29C45/7686

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for handling parts ejected from an injection molding machine (10). More particularly, in one aspect, the invention is directed to a system (20) whereby data molded into the ejected part is used to provide useful feedback for the molding process. In another aspect, molded parts formed in a multiple molding die (12) are ejected from the die in a manner to maintain the relative sequential or matrix organization so that useful feedback information can be generated. This system is particularly useful with subsequent machine vision and inspection applications.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于处理从注射成型机（10）喷出的零件的方法和装置。 更具体地，在一个方面，本发明涉及一种系统（20），其中模制到喷射部分中的数据被用于为模制过程提供有用的反馈。 在另一方面，形成在多个成型模具（12）中的模制部件以保持相对顺序或矩阵组织的方式从模具中排出，使得可以产生有用的反馈信息。 该系统对于随后的机器视觉和检查应用特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US06894775B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-17

申请号：US09980851

申请日：2000-04-27

Applicant: Steven D. Cech

Inventor： Steven D. Cech

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/90

CPC classification number: G01N21/90

Abstract: An inspection system is provided comprising at least one detection element (60) sensitive to electromagnetic radiation (20) at a wavelength wherein the object (10) to be inspected is rendered opaque by naturally occurring material molecular absorptions. As such, material defects such as cracks and voids can be detected.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种检查系统，其包括至少一个对电磁辐射（20）敏感的检测元件（60），其中被检查物体（10）通过天然存在的材料分子吸收而变得不透明。 因此，可以检测到诸如裂缝和空隙的材料缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US5331151A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-19

申请号：US8746

申请日：1993-01-25

Applicant: Don W. Cochran ,  James E. Triner

Inventor： Don W. Cochran ,  James E. Triner

IPC: B07C1/02 ,  B65H7/12 ,  G01V8/20 ,  G06M1/10 ,  G06M7/00 ,  G01N9/04

CPC classification number: B65H7/125 ,  B07C1/02 ,  G06M1/101 ,  G06M7/00 ,  B65H2301/321 ,  B65H2553/42 ,  B65H2701/1315 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: A parcel detection system works in connection with a stream of parcels, such as might be encountered in connection with bulk mail sorting apparatii. A presence of multiple parcels traveling adjacent one to another is detected with a line scan charge coupled device. A transducer array is disposed perpendicularly to the stream flow. Specular illumination of edges of the parcels is completed to facilitate capturing an image in the CCD array. An analog signal, obtained from the array, includes information representative of a number of adjacent parcels. This information is processed to provide a signal representative of a number of parcels traveling adjacent to one another in the stream.

Abstract translation: 包裹检测系统与包裹流相关联，例如可能会遇到与散装邮件分拣相关的问题。 使用行扫描电荷耦合器件检测到彼此相邻行进的多个包裹的存在。 换能器阵列垂直于流流布置。 完成包裹边缘的镜面照明以便于捕获CCD阵列中的图像。 从阵列获得的模拟信号包括表示相邻包裹数量的信息。 该信息被处理以提供表示流中彼此相邻行进的包裹数量的信号。