Title :
A sensor for parts inspection
Author :
Tam, S.M. ; Cheung, K.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Hong Kong Univ., Hong Kong
Abstract :
This paper describes the development of a sensor which performs parts inspection by measuring the inertial properties of the part. The sensor comprises a platform supported on a column which is fixed to a rigid base. The part under inspection is attached to the platform to form a single body. By measuring the static deflections of the column and the natural vibration frequencies of the system, it is possible to determine the mass and the spatial location of the centre of mass of the part. The information obtained is then used to distinguish defective parts from good ones
Keywords :
inspection; quality control; sensors; vibration measurement; defective part detection; inertial properties measurement; natural vibration frequencies; parts inspection; quality assurance; sensor; static deflections; Cameras; Frequency; Inspection; Machine vision; Mechanical sensors; Sensor systems; Shape measurement; Signal resolution; System testing; Vibration measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation, 1996., Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE IECON 22nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Taipei
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2775-6
DOI :
10.1109/IECON.1996.570597
