Linear array to image rotating turbine components
    4.
    发明授权
    Linear array to image rotating turbine components 有权
    线性阵列到图像旋转涡轮机组件

    公开(公告)号:US09366600B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US14330224

    申请日:2014-07-14

    Inventor: Forrest R. Ruhge

    CPC classification number: G01M15/14 G01N21/954 G01N2021/1774 G01N2021/9542

    Abstract: A method of inspecting a component located on a rotor rotating about an axis internal to a turbine. An elongated probe is provided defining a probe length and having a one-dimensional pixel array formed by a plurality of pixels extending single file along the probe length. The probe is positioned through an access port in a casing of the turbine. The rotor is rotated to move the component past the pixel array, and energy emitted from an image area defined by a line extending along the component is received at the pixel array. An intensity-based signal from each pixel in the pixel array is conveyed to a processor to convert the intensity-based signals to an intensity-based line image, and a succession of the intensity-based line images are converted into a cohesive two-dimensional digital image of the component.

    Abstract translation: 检查位于绕涡轮机内部的轴线旋转的转子上的部件的方法。 提供了一种细长的探针,其限定探针长度并且具有由沿探针长度延伸单个文件的多个像素形成的一维像素阵列。 探头通过涡轮机壳体中的进入口定位。 旋转转子以使部件移动通过像素阵列,并且从沿着部件延伸的线限定的图像区域发射的能量在像素阵列处被接收。 来自像素阵列中的每个像素的基于强度的信号被传送到处理器以将基于强度的信号转换成基于强度的线图像,并且将一系列基于强度的线图像转换为内聚二维 组件的数字图像。

    Pipe inspection system with selective image capture
    5.
    发明授权
    Pipe inspection system with selective image capture 有权
    具有选择性图像捕获的管道检查系统

    公开(公告)号:US09134255B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-15

    申请号:US13784783

    申请日:2013-03-04

    Abstract: Various pipe inspection systems include a camera head operatively connected to the distal end of a push-cable. Images may be automatically captured at predetermined distances of travel, or may be automatically captured based on the output signals from the auto-focus, auto-exposure and/or auto-white balance engines indicating, for example, that the camera motion within the pipe is substantially zero. Images may be captured in an automatic mode at predetermined intervals as the camera head travels within the pipe or in an override mode initiated by operator command. The system may include a data transmission circuit that transmits data between a plurality of nodes at a frequency that does not substantially interfere with a normal base band video transmission frequency.

    Abstract translation: 各种管道检查系统包括可操作地连接到推送电缆的远端的照相机头。 图像可以以预定的行进距离自动捕获,或者可以基于来自自动对焦,自动曝光和/或自动白平衡引擎的输出信号而被自动捕获,指示例如在管道内的相机运动 基本为零。 当照相机头在管道内行进或由操作员指令启动的超控模式时,图像可以以预定间隔以自动模式被捕获。 该系统可以包括数据传输电路,其以不基本上干扰正常基带视频传输频率的频率在多个节点之间传送数据。

    BLADE INSPECTION APPARATUS AND BLADE INSPECTION METHOD
    7.
    发明申请
    BLADE INSPECTION APPARATUS AND BLADE INSPECTION METHOD 有权
    叶片检查装置和叶片检查方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150036150A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:US14336859

    申请日:2014-07-21

    Abstract: A blade inspection apparatus has a borescope and a PC. The borescope has a distance sensor for detecting an insertion length when an insertion section of the borescope is inserted through a hole provided in a casing in which a rotor of an engine is housed, an acceleration sensor for detecting an attitude of the insertion section, and distance sensors for detecting two distances from the insertion section to two stator vanes on a stator. The PC compares the insertion length, attitude and two distances detected in the borescope with the insertion length, attitude and two distances relating to an inspection image stored in a HDD. When a match occurs therebetween, the PC outputs match information.

    Abstract translation: 刀片检查装置具有管道镜和PC。 管道镜具有用于检测插管长度的距离传感器,当插管部分插入设置在容纳发动机的转子的壳体中的孔时,检测插入部分的姿态的加速度传感器和 用于检测定子上从插入部分到两个定子叶片两个距离的距离传感器。 PC将插入长度,姿态和管道中检测到的两个距离与存储在HDD中的检查图像相关的插入长度,姿态和两个距离进行比较。 当它们之间发生匹配时,PC输出匹配信息。

    METHOD AND MEANS FOR DETERMINING CHANGE IN PIPE DIAMETER
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND MEANS FOR DETERMINING CHANGE IN PIPE DIAMETER 有权
    用于确定管道直径变化的方法和手段

    公开(公告)号:US20140098384A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US13644546

    申请日:2012-10-04

    CPC classification number: G01B11/12 G01N21/954 G01N2021/9542

    Abstract: A diameter sensing assembly is provided for determining the location of a change in diameter in a pipe from a remote location outside of the pipe. The assembly includes an imaging device operatively connected to an imaging cable and a diameter sensing device operatively connected to a sensing cable. The sensing device is positioned generally forward of the imaging device, and includes a plurality of flexible arms that are rigid enough to stay horizontal, but flexible enough to bend or depress easily. The two cables are connected to one another such that the entire assembly is able to be moved through a pipe at a constant speed. Marks are placed on one of the cables to determine the length to the change in diameter, and the length of portions of pipes having different diameters.

    Abstract translation: 提供直径检测组件,用于确定来自管道外部的远程位置的管道中直径变化的位置。 组件包括可操作地连接到成像电缆的成像装置和可操作地连接到感测电缆的直径感测装置。 感测装置大致位于成像装置的前方,并且包括多个柔性臂,其刚性足以保持水平,但足够柔性以弯曲或压缩。 两条电缆彼此连接,使得整个组件能够以恒定速度移动通过管道。 标记放置在其中一根电缆上,以确定直径变化的长度以及具有不同直径的管道的部分长度。

    Methodology for evaluating the start and profile of a thread with a vision-based system
    9.
    发明授权
    Methodology for evaluating the start and profile of a thread with a vision-based system 有权
    用基于视觉的系统评估线程的开始和轮廓的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08054460B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-08

    申请号:US12432548

    申请日:2009-04-29

    CPC classification number: G01N21/954 G01N2021/9542

    Abstract: A system and method for identifying the start location of the lead thread and the thread profile and quality in a threaded bore in a part, where the system and method can be used for determining the location of the lead thread in a threaded bore in a cylinder head for a spark plug in one non-limiting embodiment. The system includes a moveable table on which the part is mounted. The system also includes a probe having an optical assembly that is inserted in the threaded bore. A camera uses the optical assembly to generate images of the thread bore, where the images are image slices as the probe moves through the threaded bore. The image slices are unwrapped and then joined together to form a planer image to determine a start location of the lead thread, thread count, defects in the threaded bore and thread profile parameters.

    Abstract translation: 用于识别引线的起始位置和部件中的螺纹孔中的螺纹轮廓和质量的系统和方法,其中系统和方法可用于确定引导螺纹在气缸中的螺纹孔中的位置 在一个非限制性实施例中用于火花塞的头部。 该系统包括可移动的桌子,其上安装有该部件。 该系统还包括具有插入螺纹孔中的光学组件的探针。 相机使用光学组件来产生螺纹孔的图像,其中当探针移动穿过螺纹孔时,图像是图像切片。 图像切片被展开,然后连接在一起以形成平面图像,以确定引线的起始位置,螺纹数,螺纹孔中的缺陷和螺纹轮廓参数。

    Device and method for generating reference geometric data for tire inspection
    10.
    发明授权
    Device and method for generating reference geometric data for tire inspection 失效
    用于生成轮胎检查参考几何数据的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07997129B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-16

    申请号:US12309411

    申请日:2007-07-23

    CPC classification number: G01B11/2522 G01M17/027 G01N2021/9542

    Abstract: A split mold for vulcanizing a tire is held at a mold holding section, which is held on a rotatable base, and then a measuring section measures distances to an inner surface of the split mold in the inside diameter direction and in the axial direction. An operating section acquires two-dimensional geometric data of the inner surface of the split mold from the distances measured above, and further acquires geometric data over the entire circumference by rotating the rotatable base, and the data are combined to acquire three-dimensional geometric data of the inner surface of the split mold and make reference geometric data for tire inspection.

    Abstract translation: 将用于硫化轮胎的分割模具保持在保持在可旋转基座上的模具保持部分,然后测量部分测量到内模直径方向和轴向方向上的内模表面的距离。 操作部分从上述测量距离获取分模的内表面的二维几何数据,并且通过旋转可旋转底座进一步获取整个圆周上的几何数据,并将数据组合以获得三维几何数据 并进行轮胎检查的参考几何数据。

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