Software and methods for automated pallet inspection and repair

Details Software and methods for automated pallet inspection and repair Software and methods for automated pallet inspection and repair

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Means to assemble or disassemble

With means to test work or product

C029S772000, C029S702000, C029S703000, C029S402010, C029S407040, C029S407050, C029S407090, C073S865800

Reexamination Certificate

active

07958624

ABSTRACT:
An automated pallet inspection and repair apparatus includes an inspection station and a repair station. The inspection station includes a laser that illuminates a pallet, a camera that collects the reflected light and a computer system. The computer system analyzes the output of the camera and acquires the pallet's geometry and topography. The design of the pallet is determined by the computer software. A decision to repair the pallet is made by comparing the acquired pallet data against the design criteria. If the pallet needs repair, a recipe of repair steps is constructed by inspecting each of the pallet's elements. The recipe is transmitted to the automated repair station.

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