Patent classifications
G01N21/8803
Heat cycle system
A heat cycle system is a heat cycle system (1) using a working medium containing hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) that has a double bond in a molecule structure, the heat cycle system (1) having a compressor (10), a high-pressure side heat exchanger (12), a low-pressure side heat exchanger (14), an expansion mechanism (13), and an acid detection means (40) which is disposed in a discharge pipe (21) connecting the compressor (10) and the high-pressure side heat exchanger (12) and which detects acid generated by decomposition of the working medium in a heat cycle.
LIGHT TABLE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING HEAT EXCHANGER PLATES FOR DEFECTS USING LIGHT
A light table apparatus and inspection methods are provided for detecting fluid-transmitting defects in heat exchanger plates using light. The method includes positioning the heat exchanger plate on top of a support frame of the apparatus, and covering peripheral portions of the heat exchanger plate with at least one light-shielding element. In some examples, the light-shielding element may be edge mats that cover peripheral portions of the plate, or alternatively, may be a gasket-like template that engages a resilient light seal with profiles of the heat exchanger plate surrounding a central portion thereof. The ambient environment is darkened and illumination units in the support frame are activated, and light energy can only be transmitted through defects in the central portion. Thus, a quick manual inspection process is provided for such plates, and defects as small as 15 microns are accurately detected when using the light table apparatus and inspection methods.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE GLASS PRIMING VERIFICATION METHOD FOR INSTALLED GLASS
A method of installing a glass panel on a vehicle that includes an opaque coating formed about a perimeter of the glass panel that includes a plurality of voids where the opaque coating is absent. The method includes determining whether a primer has been applied to the opaque coating by inspecting the glass panel to determine whether at least some of the plurality of voids have been covered by the primer. After determining whether a primer has been applied to the opaque coating, it is determined whether the primer has been correctly applied to the opaque coating by inspecting the glass panel to determine whether each of the plurality of voids has been covered by the primer. Then, after determining whether the primer has been correctly applied, an adhesive may be applied to the primer and the glass panel may be installed on the vehicle.
Aviation component inspection using image recognition
An aviation component inspection device includes a camera, a display, an input device, and a computer. The camera is configured to capture images of an aviation component under inspection. The computer is configured to receive an image from the camera, evaluate the image with one or more machine-learning aviation component-detection models. Each machine-learning aviation component-detection model is previously trained to output at least one confidence score indicating a confidence that a corresponding aviation component is present in the image. The computer is configured to present, via the display, a list of candidate aviation components based on corresponding confidence scores output by the one or more machine-learning aviation component-detection models, and add data previously-associated with a selected candidate aviation component from the list to a digital inspection report responsive to receiving user verification, via the input device, confirming the selected candidate aviation component is present in the image.
Crack detection method
A crack detection method includes a crack forming step of applying a laser beam to a plate-shaped workpiece that has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side linearly from the first side with a focal point of the laser beam positioned inside the workpiece, the laser beam being of a wavelength having a transmitting property to the workpiece, to thereby form a modified layer inside the workpiece and further form a crack extending from the modified layer toward the second side, a coating material applying step of applying a coating material to the second side, and a crack detecting step of detecting the crack by searching for a portion where the coating material is linearly repelled.
DEVICE FOR RECOGNIZING DEFECTS IN FINISHED SURFACE OF PRODUCT
A device to detect and analyze defects in magnified scale images of a surface of a finished product illuminated with a blue light source and viewed by multiple image-capturing devices each focused on their own spot includes a supporting mechanism, a transmitting mechanism, a detecting mechanism, and a processor. The transmitting mechanism carries and transmits the product. The detecting mechanism includes a detecting frame, a blue light source assembly. The processor is used to connect to a camera assembly, and preprocess the image of the front of the product to obtain a detection and analysis of any defects of the front of the product.
METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY SETTING OPTICAL PARAMETERS AND AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION SYSTEM USING THE SAME
A method of automatically setting optical parameters, using Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) System, the method includes: obtaining a recommended object image when the AOI system under a first recommended optical parameter set; performing computation on a standard image of a and a recommended image of the to-be-measured object according to an optimized error function to obtain a recommended error value between the standard image and the recommended image; determining whether the recommended error value converges, when determining that the recommended error value does not converge, performing computation according to the recommended error value and first recommended optical parameter set to obtain a second recommended optical parameter set; when the recommended error value converges, deciding the first recommended optical parameter set as the best optical parameter set of the AOI system.
System, method and computer program product for object examination
Inspection data that corresponds to potential defects of an object may be received. A first set of locations of first potential defects can be identified. The first set of locations of the first potential defects can be imaged with a review tool to obtain a first set of review images. The first potential defects can be classified based on the first set of review images to obtain first classification results of the first potential defects. An instruction can be determined for the review tool based on the first classification results, the instruction being associated with detecting potential defects. Using the instruction, a second set of locations of second potential defects of the plurality of potential defects to be imaged with the review tool can be identified.
Device for inspection and authentication of gemstones and method of using same
A device for inspection and authentication of gemstones (diamond pieces) includes a first member having a plurality of gemstone receiving portions, a second member having a plurality of diamonds covering portions which correspond to the gemstone receiving portions; each of the diamond covering portions having a viewing and inspection opening formed therein, a connection member disposed between end portions of the first and second members, a seal placement area formed on each of the first and second members; and an authentication seal configured to be placed on the seal placement area. The authentication seal is provided on the seal placement area without obstructing the viewing and inspection openings. The size of the viewing and inspection openings is less than size of gemstones placed in the gemstone receiving portion. The viewing and inspection opening includes one or more elongated portions for inserting a twizzer therethrough for holding and rotating diamond.
Recognition kits and methods for harmful heavy metals
The present disclosure relates to a kit and method for testing harmful heavy metals onsite, which can determine the presence or absence of harmful heavy metals and the degree of contamination with harmful heavy metals dissolved in water or contained in sediment, soil, deep-sea mining tailings and the like. The kit includes a receiving member and a diagnostic solution containing a biosurfactant, which is accommodated in the receiving member and undergoes an ion exchange reaction with a liquid including harmful heavy metals or a solid sample from which harmful heavy metals are leached in a liquid phase.