Method and apparatus for electro-optically determining the dimen

Details Method and apparatus for electro-optically determining the dimen Method and apparatus for electro-optically determining the dimen

Filed on

1991-06-06

Date issued

1992-11-17

Examiner

Nelms, David C.

Patent Class

Radiant energy

SubClass

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

SubSubClass

Photocell controlled circuit

Other Related Categories

2502082, G01J 0000, H01J 4014

Type

Patent

Status

active

Patent number

051645793

Description

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for optically determining the dimension of part surfaces. Particular embodiments describe optical triangulation based coordinate measurement machines capable of accurate measurement of complex surfaces, such as gear teeth and turbine blades. Other embodiments provide highly useful sensors for robot guidance and related purposes. Up to 5 axis sensing capability is provided on surfaces of widely varying form.

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