G01N21/909

Can inner surface-coating apparatus

Provided is a can inner surface-coating apparatus with which inspection of bottomed cylinders can be favorably performed in parallel without being affected by the coating process. In the can inner surface-coating apparatus, inspection cameras to be used for inspection following coating of the inner surface of a bottomed cylinder that will become the body of a can or bottle-shaped can are disposed above spray devices that are used for coating the inner surface of bottomed cylinders. Moreover, the coating area including the spray devices and the inspection area including the inspection cameras are covered with a cover. By supplying air inside the cover from the upper part (air supply port) of the inspection area and discharging the air out of the cover from the lower part (coating mist collection duct) of the coating area, an air flow is formed from the upper part of the inspection area to the lower part of the coating area.

Dual laser closure scan and method of using the same
11655131 · 2023-05-23 · ·

A system of measuring a top surface of a closure to determine if the closure is properly affixed to a container. Multiple paths of measurements may be collected and analyzed. In various analysis paradigms, measurements on a given path are separated into different sets, such as a leading set that generally includes the first third of measurements, a trailing set that includes the trailing set of measurements, and a middle set that includes the middle third of measurements. Several methods of analysis may be based on a presumption that a properly affixed closure is symmetrical or near symmetrical.

Device and method for processing drinks closure caps

A device for processing drinks closure caps having at least one cutting unit with at least one cutting blade and a detection unit which, in turn, has a camera as well as at least one conveying device forming a transport path to and from the cutting unit is disclosed. In order to solve the problems of known devices, the detection unit has an optical system and is arranged operatively downstream of the cutting unit such that it fully captures the inner wall of a drinks closure cap located in its field of vision.

Dual Laser Closure Scan and Method of Using the Same
20220212909 · 2022-07-07 ·

A system of measuring a top surface of a closure to determine if the closure is properly affixed to a container. Multiple paths of measurements may be collected and analyzed. In various analysis paradigms, measurements on a given path are separated into different sets, such as a leading set that generally includes the first third of measurements, a trailing set that includes the trailing set of measurements, and a middle set that includes the middle third of measurements. Several methods of analysis may be based on a presumption that a properly affixed closure is symmetrical or near symmetrical.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING AN ADHESIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN A HOLLOW NEEDLE OR CANNULA AND A HOLDING PART
20220249782 · 2022-08-11 ·

A method is described for checking an adhesive connection between a hollow needle or cannula of a medical syringe and a holding part, wherein the hollow needle or cannula is inserted with play in a holding portion of the holding part, and an intermediate space between the hollow needle or cannula and the holding portion is at least partially filled with an adhesive body. The adhesive body is detected by means of an optical detection device in the form of a camera, and the detection device transmits image data relating to the adhesive body to an evaluation unit in which the data are evaluated. The ACTUAL volume and/or the ACTUAL configuration of the adhesive body is determined from the image data of the adhesive body and compared with a TARGET volume and/or a TARGET configuration of the adhesive body.

REFLECTED ENERGY DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OILY RESIDUE IN TWO-PHASE IMMERSION COOLING SYSTEMS
20220252523 · 2022-08-11 ·

A system for detecting residue in a two-phase immersion cooling system based on changes in the intensity of energy reflected off a reflective surface. An energy source is positioned at an incident angle relative to a reflective surface and an intensity sensor is positioned at a target reflected energy angle relative to the reflective surface, wherein the intensity sensor detects light or other energy reflected off the reflective surface. If residues are deposited on the reflective surface, the reflectivity of the residue will change the reflected energy angle or otherwise change the amount of energy reflected toward the sensor. A heating element may generate more heat than existing components such that the system detects the presence of residues with sufficient time to allow less expensive and less intensive corrective measures.

Reflected energy detection system and method for detecting oily residue in two-phase immersion cooling systems

A system for detecting residue in a two-phase immersion cooling system based on changes in the intensity of energy reflected off a reflective surface. An energy source is positioned at an incident angle relative to a reflective surface and an intensity sensor is positioned at a target reflected energy angle relative to the reflective surface, wherein the intensity sensor detects light or other energy reflected off the reflective surface. If residues are deposited on the reflective surface, the reflectivity of the residue will change the reflected energy angle or otherwise change the amount of energy reflected toward the sensor. A heating element may generate more heat than existing components such that the system detects the presence of residues with sufficient time to allow less expensive and less intensive corrective measures.

Dual laser closure scan and method of using the same
11305975 · 2022-04-19 · ·

A system of measuring a top surface of a closure to determine if the closure is properly affixed to a container. Multiple paths of measurements may be collected and analyzed. In various analysis paradigms, measurements on a given path are separated into different sets, such as a leading set that generally includes the first third of measurements, a trailing set that includes the trailing set of measurements, and a middle set that includes the middle third of measurements. Several methods of analysis may be based on a presumption that a properly affixed closure is symmetrical or near symmetrical.

Terahertz wave detection device and terahertz wave detection system

Provided are a terahertz wave detection device and a terahertz wave detection system to execute checking at high speed with high sensitivity and accuracy and to execute omnidirectional inspection without requiring a large checking system. A flexible array sensor (30) includes: a terahertz wave detection element (10) having a flexible single-walled carbon nanotube film (11), and a first electrode (12) and a second electrode (13) disposed to face each other on a two-dimensional plane of the single-walled carbon nanotube film (11); and a flexible substrate (20) having flexibility to support the terahertz wave detection element (10) so as to be freely curved. The flexible substrate (20) is preferably formed in a curved or cylindrical shape, so that the terahertz wave detection elements (10) are arrayed on the flexible substrate 20 formed in a curved or cylindrical shape.

CAN LID INSPECTION DEVICE, CAMERA POSITION ADJUSTMENT METHOD, AND CAMERA POSITIONING JIG
20210285890 · 2021-09-16 · ·

A can lid inspection device includes an illuminator to illuminate a can lid. A camera includes a lens holding cylinder. A pedestal base includes a circular inspection hole formed at a center. The pedestal base mounts the camera to position the lens holding cylinder. A support pole includes a lower end to fix the illuminator and an upper portion supporting the pedestal base. A camera positioning jig includes a ring-shaped body. A flange portion protrudes from an outer peripheral surface of the ring-shaped body. An outer diameter portion of the ring-shaped body fits in the inspection hole. The inner diameter portion of the ring-shaped body fits the lens holding cylinder. An illumination center calibration jig detachably mounts on a lower surface of the illuminator and has a mark indicating a center of the illuminator. An analysis device analyzes an image of the can lid captured by the camera.