18170123. INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD simplified abstract (TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH)

INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Organization Name

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

Inventor(s)

Edward T. Price, Iii of Mechanicsburg PA (US)

Anthony L. Swann of Lancaster PA (US)

Yiyun Fei of Middletown PA (US)

Shu Wang of Middletown PA (US)

Swapnilsinh Solanki of Harrisburg PA (US)

Roberto Francisco-Yi Lu of Bellvue WA (US)

Moises Gutierrez of Plymouth MN (US)

Scott Thomas Schlegel of Middletown PA (US)

Albert W. Wolfgang, Iii of Middletown PA (US)

Sonny O. Osunkwo of Harrisburg PA (US)

Timothy Schroeder of Plymouth MN (US)

Maxwell Wolf of Plymouth MN (US)

Breanna Hardee of Plymouth MN (US)

INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18170123 titled 'INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

The abstract describes an inspection system for elongated products, including a platform with a rail, a product holder assembly with product grippers, and a vision system for inspecting the product. The vision system includes a carrier movable along the rail, a camera support holding cameras to image the product from different angles, and cameras that move along the entire length of the product to capture the entire product.

• Platform with rail
• Product holder assembly with product grippers
• Vision system for inspecting the product
• Carrier movable along the rail
• Camera support holding cameras
• Cameras moving along the entire length of the product

Potential Applications: - Quality control in manufacturing processes - Inspection of long and slender products such as pipes, rods, or cables

Problems Solved: - Ensures thorough inspection of elongated products - Improves efficiency and accuracy in quality control processes

Benefits: - Enhanced product quality - Increased productivity - Reduced defects and waste

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Inspection System for Manufacturing Quality Control" This technology can be used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction for inspecting various elongated products.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the vision system ensure accurate inspection of the entire elongated product? 2. What are the potential cost savings for companies implementing this inspection system?

Original Abstract Submitted

An inspection system for inspecting an elongated product includes a platform having a rail, a product holder assembly having product grippers for holding the elongated product, and a vision system for inspecting the product. The vision system includes a carrier coupled to the rail and movable along the rail, a camera support coupled to the carrier and holding cameras configured to image the elongated product from different angles. The cameras move along an entire length of the elongated product to image the entire elongated product between a first end and a second end of the elongated product.