公开(公告)号：US12203873B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-21

申请号：US17884663

申请日：2022-08-10

Applicant: WorldWide Nondestructive Testing, Inc

Inventor： Kevin P. Bohne

IPC: G01N21/952 ,  B29C65/82 ,  B29L23/00 ,  G01N23/18

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a fuse between plastic pipes within a fusion socket performed in the field includes a source of X-ray radiation and a scanning plate that has pixels that change state when exposed to this radiation. The source of the X-ray radiation is positioned on one side of the fuse and the scanning plate is positioned on another side so that the x-ray radiation passes through the fuse. After exposure, the x-ray image from the scanning plate is analyzed visually or algorithmically to find internal voids, weak fuses, and evidence of movement after the plastic of the fitting/pipes melted and flowed together. With such, the quality of the fitting is evident without cutting or otherwise destroying the fitting and, therefore, only weak or otherwise compromised fittings need be cut and redone.

公开(公告)号：US20240369355A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18293408

申请日：2021-08-25

Applicant: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

Inventor： Masaki NAKAMORI ,  Nazuki HONDA ,  Mitsuyasu YANAGIDA ,  Yukihiro GOTO

IPC: G01B11/30 ,  G01N21/3581 ,  G01N21/952

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to enable inspection of an invisible portion covered with a cover or the like with a quantitative index even with backlight. The present disclosure provides a device and a method for determining deterioration of a metal structure having an uneven structure. An image indicating unevenness of a surface of the metal structure measured using a terahertz wave is acquired. The deterioration of the metal structure is determined by analyzing the acquired image.

公开(公告)号：US12083071B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US17221526

申请日：2021-04-02

Applicant: SCHOTT PHARMA SCHWEIZ AG

Inventor： Dominik Eugster ,  Daniel Willmes

IPC: B65D79/02 ,  A61J1/06 ,  A61J1/14 ,  G01N21/90 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G01N21/95

CPC classification number: A61J1/1468 ,  A61J1/06 ,  A61J1/14 ,  B65D79/02 ,  G01N21/90 ,  G01N21/952 ,  A61J2205/00 ,  A61J2205/40 ,  G01N21/95

Abstract: Pharmaceutical containers and methods for producing, registration, identification and authentication of such containers and for determining the operation state of machines for producing pharmaceutical containers are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20240255441A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18418249

申请日：2024-01-20

Applicant: UTPVISION S.R.L.

Inventor： Roberto Finazzi ,  Sergio Sigala

IPC: G01N21/952 ,  G01M13/005 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G01N21/952 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01M13/005 ,  G01N2201/0634

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting surface defects in objects comprises one or more illuminating devices configured to emit at least a light radiation and illuminate an object to be inspected. The detection apparatus is further configured to measure the light radiation received by the object, and also comprises one or more image acquisition devices configured to acquire one or more images of the object, when illuminated by the illuminating device, and a data processor configured to process the images acquired by the image acquisition device and provide detection data indicative of the presence of surface defects on the object.

公开(公告)号：US20240240934A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-18

申请号：US18561916

申请日：2022-05-18

Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATED

Inventor： Amina ALAOUI ,  Loic Jean-François AUTRET ,  Jeremy Anthony Philippe GRUEL

IPC: G01B11/06 ,  G01N21/952

CPC classification number: G01B11/0625 ,  G01B11/0675 ,  G01N21/952

Abstract: Sensor system for determining a thickness of a material body, e.g. a container such as a bottle, comprising an IR absorption sensor operable on a first zone of the body, to determine, at a first accuracy, first data relating to a first parameter pertaining to thickness of the first zone; and comprising an interferometry sensor operable on a second zone of the body, to determine, at a second accuracy, second data relating to a second parameter pertaining to thickness of the second zone, the second accuracy being higher than the first accuracy; and wherein the sensor system is configured for providing the first data and the second data to a processor, the processor being configured for taking into account the first data as well as the second data to determine the thickness of the body over the first zone at an accuracy higher than the first accuracy.

公开(公告)号：US20240226966A9

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18547451

申请日：2022-02-25

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Sheila HAMILTON ,  Stephen MITCHELL

IPC: B08B1/50 ,  B08B1/32 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/952

CPC classification number: B08B1/50 ,  B08B1/32 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/952

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact cleaning apparatus (100) including an elastomeric roller (120), rotatably mounted within a contact cleaning apparatus such that an outer surface (123) of said elastomeric roller contactingly engages a substrate surface (112) during use. There is also provided an apparatus for evaluating said outer surface of said elastomeric roller, including an electromagnetic radiation source (140), configured to selectively emit electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined electromagnetic spectrum onto at least one predetermined region (125) of said outer surface, a detector (160), configured to receive at least a first reflection of said electromagnetic radiation from said at least one predetermined region, and a controller (270) operably coupled to said detector and adapted to determine at least one characteristic parameter of at least said first reflection. The present invention also relates to a method of evaluating a contact cleaning apparatus, including evaluating an elastomeric roller surface using electromagnetic radiation.

公开(公告)号：US20240068806A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18232347

申请日：2023-08-09

Applicant: NEXANS

Inventor： Espen DOEDENS ,  Endre VERLO NES

IPC: G01B11/30 ,  G01N21/952

CPC classification number: G01B11/30 ,  G01N21/952

Abstract: A method and a system is provided for inspecting surfaces and/or interfaces of high voltage and/or medium voltage cable components. The method includes capturing and storing a set of 3-dimensional, 3D, surface geometry measurement data of an area of interest of a surface of the cable or cable component by moving a 3D surface scanner about the cable over the area of interest. The captured 3D surface geometry measurement data are inspected to determine smoothness of the scanned surface, and the smoothness is compared with threshold data to provide a quality report for the scanned surface.

公开(公告)号：US11733179B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17085723

申请日：2020-10-30

Applicant: ChongQing University

Inventor： Yi Qin ,  Dejun Xi ,  Caichao Zhu ,  Sheng Xiang

IPC: G01N21/952 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06V10/22 ,  G06V10/143 ,  G06V20/10 ,  G06V10/70 ,  G06V10/82 ,  H04N5/33

CPC classification number: G01N21/952 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06V10/143 ,  G06V10/22 ,  G06V10/70 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/10 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/20081 ,  G06T2207/30164 ,  G06V2201/07 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of computer visual detection, and relates to a binocular automatic gear pitting detection device based on deep learning, comprising a gearbox system, a data acquisition system, an image processing system, a tooth surface positioning system, a control system and a motor, wherein the gearbox is used for installing paired meshing gears; the data acquisition system is arranged on the side wall of the gearbox, and a CCD industrial camera is arranged on the data acquisition system; the image processing system completes quantitative evaluation of gear pitting and target detection based on a deep learning technology; both ends of the tooth surface positioning system are respectively connected with the motor and the gearbox, and the torque of the motor is transmitted to an input shaft of the gearbox. The device can determine the optimal installation base points of the data acquisition system according to the characteristics of the meshing gears, and find effective detection areas in combination with the light source and camera arrangement solutions, thereby effectively saving the installation space of the detection device and adapting to the operating characteristics of the meshing gears.

公开(公告)号：US20230228693A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US18066523

申请日：2022-12-15

Applicant: Sick IVP AB

Inventor： Anders Murhed ,  Mathilda Larsson ,  Nils Högberg

IPC: G01N21/952 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G01N21/952 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N2021/8887

Abstract: Method and arrangements for inspection of a drinking straw (101; 201) involving use of the drinking straw (101; 201) as a light guide for inspection of a sidewall (102; 202) of the drinking straw (101; 201) based on light leakage of guided light out from the drinking straw (101; 201) via the sidewall (102), such a through a damage (204) in the sidewall (102). It is illuminated (601), by means of one or more light sources (123), a first portion (131) of the drinking straw (101; 201) so that at least some of the light (127) on the first portion (131) is transmitted through a sidewall (102; 202) of the drinking straw (101; 201) into the drinking straw (101), and is guided therein. It is provided (602) one or more digital images (241) imaging another, second, portion (133; 233) of the drinking straw (101; 201) during said illumination. A light pattern captured by said one or more digital images (241) is analysed (603), corresponding to light escape of the internally reflected light out from the second portion (133) of the drinking straw (101; 201) via a sidewall (102; 202) of the drinking straw (101; 201). The damage (204) may be detected as a local spot (243) of image data discrepancy.

公开(公告)号：US20230035721A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-02

申请号：US17757913

申请日：2020-11-30

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company ,  Connected Intelligence Systems Ltd.

Inventor： Douglas B. Gundel ,  Assaf Kaufman ,  Uri Bar-Ziv

IPC: H02G1/12 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01B11/08 ,  H01R43/28 ,  G01N21/952

Abstract: Techniques, systems and articles are described for preparing electrical cables for connections to a power grid. In one example, a cable-preparation system includes a tool-head mount configured to couple to a cutting-tool head, wherein the cutting-tool head is configured to receive a first portion of an electrical cable and comprises a plurality of rollers and at least one rotatable cutting tool configured to cut at least one layer of the electrical cable; a cable clamp configured to retain a second portion of the electrical cable; and a guide rail extending from the tool-head mount to the cable clamp parallel to a longitudinal axis of the electrical cable, wherein the guide rail guides an axial movement of the cutting-tool head along the electrical cable as the cutting-tool head cuts the one or more layers of the electrical cable.