Optics: measuring and testing – By configuration comparison – With photosensitive film or plate
Patent
1994-02-22
1995-02-21
Pham, Hoa Q.
Optics: measuring and testing
By configuration comparison
With photosensitive film or plate
356372, 356375, 33657, 3350109, 72 35, 72 37, G01B 1100, B21B 3134
Patent
active
053921232
ABSTRACT:
A gap measurement device includes a first roller and a second roller. The first roller and the second roller define a gap which varies due to thermal expansion and contraction of the rollers. A first optical probe measures a first distance to the first roller and generates a first-distance signal indicative of the first distance. A second optical probe measures a second distance to the second roller and generates a second-distance signal indicative of the second distance. An electronics module generates a gap-width signal indicative of the gap based on the first-distance signal and the second-distance signal. The invention can also measure roller velocity, roller runout, roller registration, and the thickness of liquid on a roller.
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Kestner Diane E.
Marcus Michael A.
Schafer Kenneth R.
Eastman Kodak Company
Pham Hoa Q.
Ruoff Carl F.
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