Title :
An inertial 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 measuring 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 frequency of vibration of the system, it is possible to determine the spatial location of the centre of mass of the part
Keywords :
computerised instrumentation; displacement measurement; inspection; strain gauges; strain measurement; inertial sensor; measuring platform; natural frequency of vibration; parts inspection; spatial location; static deflections measurements; Cameras; Frequency; Inspection; Machine vision; Mechanical sensors; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Shape measurement; Signal resolution; Vibration measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 1995. Proceedings., 1995 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Nagoya
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1965-6
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.1995.525383
