Einrichtung zur Vermessung von Kolbenringen

Einrichtung zur Messung von Kanten- und Verrundungsmerkmalen an einem Kolbenring (4), beinhaltend ein flächig ausgebildetes Auflageelement (2) für den Kolbenring (4), einen damit in Wirkverbindung stehenden Anschlag (3) zur Anlage definierter Kolbenringabschnitte sowie ein Messgerät (11), das unter einem vorgebbaren Winkel zum Auflageelement (2), respektive zum Anschlag (3), angeordnet ist.

Ignition timing aid

An ignition timing aid for determining the correct position for ignition timing marks on an internal combustion engine. measures the height of the piston relative to the Top Dead Centre position, to determine the point at which the ignition should occur. It comprises a pushrod 20 acting against the upper surface of a piston, a flexible cable 13 and a pushrod extension 3 moving a pointer 5. The pointer 5 reads against a scale 9 which zeros itself at Top Dead Centre, when the crankshaft is rotated through 360 DEG . The device fits into the spark plug hole or injector port of the engine. It incorporates a means of catering for spark plug holes or injector ports which are not parallel to the cylinder bore. ...

Workpiece assembly state detection apparatus

Device for adjusting contact-breaker gap in engine distributors

A device for use in adjusting the contact-breaker gap between points 7,9 in a distributor comprises a plate 13 having a part-cylindrical outer surface and an inner surface by which it may be located against the cam 4 as shown.A feeler gauge may then be used to fix the contact gap. The feeler may be chained to its respective plate 13 and several plates may be connected together like spokes in a wheel for ready selection. ...

Thread checking

A method of checking whether a thread produced on a workpiece conforms to a target thread. The method comprises determining a three dimensional position of a predefined feature of the thread on the workpiece; comparing the determined 3D position of the predefined feature with reference data in order to determine a deviation, if any, of the thread on the workpiece from the target thread; and providing an output indicating the determined deviation. The reference data may define a 3D position of an equivalent feature on the target thread. The deviation may be determined from the difference between the measured 3D position of the feature and 3D position of the equivalent feature in the reference data. The predefined feature may comprise a stationary point of a thread or a point equidistant from two opposing thread flanks. The output may be used to set a start position and orientation of a thread producing tool relative to a further workpiece. The workpiece may be a engine bore for a spark plug ...

KAPAZITIVES MESSSYSTEM ZUR ABSTANDSBESTIMMUNG

Verfahren zur optischen Erfassung der Geometrie eines Werkstücks

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur optischen Erfassung der Geometrie eines Werkstücks (1) mit einem Hohlraum (4) und zumindest einer Bohrung (7), gekennzeichnet durch folgende Verfahrensschritte: A) Einbringen einer Beleuchtungsquelle (12) in den Hohlraum (4); B) Beleuchten zumindest eines zu messenden Bereiches (13) der Oberfläche (5) der Bohrung (7) durch eine proximale Bohröffnung (7a) mittels der Beleuchtungsquelle; C) Anordnen einer Optik in einem Bereich (9) einer Außenfläche (3) des Werkstücks und einer distalen Bohröffnung (7b); D) Auffangen mehrerer Darstellungen des zu messenden Bereiches in Form des von der Oberfläche reflektierten und aus der distalen Bohröffnung austretenden Lichts (RL); E) Aufnehmen von Bildern der aufgefangenen Darstellungen der Oberfläche in einem Bildsensor, wobei zwischen dem Aufnehmen der Bilder der Fokuspunkt der Optik in Relation zu dem zu messenden Bereich der Oberfläche kontinuierlich verlagert wird; und F) Auswerten der vom Bildsensor aufgenommenen ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TOP DEAD CENTER IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Device for determining the internal measurements of cylinder linings

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING TWO DIMENSIONS OF AN OBJECT AND COMBINING THE MEASURED VALUES BTAIN A SINGLE VALUE

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING SURFACES USING SIZE DATA

A system and method for characterizing surfaces includes using a measuring device to take size measurements of a manufactured product. The raw measurement data is transformed from a time-based domain to a frequency-based domain using a mathematical algorithm. The transformed size measurement data is then compared to predetermined limits within comparable frequency bands to characterize the surface of the manufactured product.

METHOD AND COATING SYSTEM FOR COATING CAVITY WALLS

The invention relates to a method for coating cavity walls, in particular cylinder bores of engine blocks. In the method, a coating is applied to a cavity wall using a coating lance. In addition, a cavity diameter is measured using a measuring apparatus. According to the invention, the method is characterized in that at least a plurality of diameter values of a first cavity are measured at different heights of the first cavity using the measuring apparatus, and in that a coating of variable thickness is applied to a wall of the first or a second cavity using the coating lance, the thickness of said coating of variable thickness being dependent on the determined diameter values. The invention additionally describes a corresponding coating system.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A GEOMETRY OF A RAW CYLINDER HEAD CASTING AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAME

A method for capturing data representative of a geometry of a raw cylinder head casting in order to obtain a casting scanning coordinate system for use with a machining coordinate system utilizes a locating device during a non-contact scanning operation. The cylinder head casting includes horizontal planar cast locators and vertical cast locators. Planar data corresponding to the planar cast locators is determined by scanning planar areas of the device. Vertical data corresponding to the vertical cast locators is determined utilizing locating features disposed on a planar surface of the device and located at predetermined positions with respect to the vertical cast locators. A transformation matrix defining a relationship between the scanning coordinate system and the machining coordinate system can then be determined based on the planar and vertical data so that virtual machining can be performed in predicting the volume of a machined cylinder head.

Appareil permettant de vérifier si, à l'état monté, la génératrice d'un piston est perpendiculaire à l'axe de l'alésage de sa bielle.

Apparat zum Prüfen der Pleuelstangenlager auf ihre parallele Lage zueinander.

Position detector system for end of stroke of piston - has plunger actuated by piston and switch operated by plunger

APPAREIL POUR MESURER LA POSITION ANGULAIRE DU PAPILLON D'UN CARBURATEUR

L'invention concerne un appareil pour mesurer la position angulaire d'un arbre. Cet appareil comporte essentiellement un galet 8 entraîné par ledit arbre 12, et qui fait coulisser par friction une barrette 7 actionnant un comparateur 19 de type usuel. Une seconde barrette 21 est munie d'un galet fou 9 qui presse le premier galet contre la première barrette coulissante 7 sous l'action d'un ressort, ledit second galet fou 9 pouvant être écarté de ladite première barrette coulissante 7 par basculement de la seconde barrette à l'encontre dudit ressort 23, en vue de permettre le libre retour de la première barrette 7 dans sa position << zéro >>. Cet appareil est particulièrement applicable à la mesure de la position angulaire du papillon des carburateurs des moteurs à explosions.

Method and apparatus for truing crankshafts

The invention discloses a method and an apparatus for truing "pressed-together crankshafts" of the type found in multiple-cylinder-engines such as those used in personal watercrafts and snowmobiles. The truing of these crankshafts is effected by a truing tool comprised of a set of lockable V-block-type holding means, a hinging movable shelf so equipped as to cause one of the lockable V-block-type holding means to move the crankshaft alternatively into a measuring position and a truing position, a cam-operated lever, sliding position detection means and a top-mounted clamp, all of which are attached, directly or indirectly, to a rigid supporting base. The set of lockable V-block-type holding means is designed in accordance with the dimensions of the bearings and the journals of the crankshaft. The crankshaft is trued by placing it on the lockable V-block-type holding means and setting the truing tool on the measuring position, then detecting the location and degree of out-of-tolerance distortion ...

Engine-valve-setting gauge

Method for measuring deviation of joint position of member and method for producing spark plug

A method for measuring a deviation from a joint target position of a member to which a measuring object is joined, in particular, measuring the deviation of an electrode position of a spark plug. The deviation of a ground electrode from an optimal igniting position O1 is measured while a metallic shell is engaged with a female thread jig. A distance "epsilon" between an axis A of the ground electrode and a reference straight line LS is calculated. The distance "epsilon" is a vertical length from the axis A to the reference straight line LS. An angle "alpha" between a first straight line L1 and the reference straight line LS is calculated using the distance "epsilon" and a predetermined distance "beta" between the axis A of the ground electrode and an axis O of the metallic shell.

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM MESSEN EINES WERKSTÜCKS

Verfahren zur Vermessung der Oberfläche einer insbesondere durch Hochdruckwasserstrahlen, Sand- bzw. Partikelstrahlen, Rillieren oder Flammspritzen aufgerauten Innenfläche einer Zylinderbohrung

Verfahren zur Vermessung der Oberfläche einer insbesondere durch Hochdruckwasserstrahlen, Sand- bzw. Partikelstrahlen, Rillieren oder Flammspritzen aufgerauten Innenfläche einer Zylinderbohrung,bei dem ein einen Sensor aufweisender Messkopf in die Zylinderbohrung eingeführt wird, der eine Messanordnung mit einem nach dem Prinzip der chromatischen Längsaberration arbeitenden Sensor aufweist, der eine Abbildungsoptik mit einer optischen Achse aufweist,bei dem eine Messstelle mittels einer entlang einer Strahlachse einstrahlenden Lichtquelle beleuchtet wird,bei dem eine mit dem Sensor der Messanordnung in Signalübertragungsverbindung stehende Auswertungseinrichtung verwendet wird, die derart ausgebildet und eingerichtet ist, dass aus Ausgangssignalen des Sensors der Abstand des Messkopfes zu der Innenfläche der Zylinderbohrung an der jeweiligen Messstelle ermittelt wird,bei dem der Messkopf um eine Drehachse gedreht wird undbei dem die Oberfläche der Zylinderbohrung zur Messung im Bereich ...

Vorrichtung zum Messen des Neigungswinkels einer Werkstueckoberflaeche

Workpiece assembly state detection apparatus

Workpiece assembly state detection apparatus 10 detects an assembly state of a workpiece 41 to a mechanical apparatus. The workpiece 41 may be an injector assembled to a cylinder head. The assembly state detected is then the number of washers between the injector and the cylinder head. The apparatus is provided with: at least one detection pin 12 disposed so as to be movable when pushed by a workpiece 41; a pair of sensors 13A, 13B disposed at positions different from each other in a movement direction of each detection pin 12 and configured to detect the position of the detection pin 12; and a notification device 14 configured to judge the assembly state of the workpiece 41 based on the detected position of the detection pin 12 and to notify the assembly state. If the injector has been assembled with no washers between the injector and cylinder head the height of the injector is low and the depth the rod 12 extends into the cylinder is such that neither sensor 13a nor 13b is triggered ...

DEVICE TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE THE CORRECT POSITION FOR IGNITION TIMING MARKS ON AN I C ENGINE

CAPACITIVE MEASURING SYSTEM FOR SPACER REGULATION

TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXAMINING A HOLLOW BODY

A test system for examining a hollow body, in particular a cylinder bore in an engine block, comprises a measuring apparatus comprising an elongate body and a plurality of sensors which are connected to the body and are set up to carry out a distance measurement. The test system also comprises electronic control means which are set up to move the measuring apparatus into a hollow body to be examined and to determine an internal diameter of the hollow body on the basis of distance measurement data from the sensors. In order to examine hollow bodies of different diameters, at least some of the sensors are in the form of movable sensors which can be moved relative to the elongate body of the measuring apparatus. The electronic control means are also set up to select a measuring position of the movable sensors relative to the elongate body on the basis of a hollow body to be examined. A calibration station is provided and the electronic control means are set up to carry out a calibration process ...

Integrated measuring method for coaxial hole mount

APPARATUS AND PROCESS OF CONTROL OF PIPE, POST MANUFACTURE INCORPORATING THIS APPARATUS

Mounting for sensor for measurement top dead centre of diesel engine piston of greater radius than cylinder and at least two concave recesses and opening to secure sensor

Ce dispositif comprend un support (3) qui comporte des pieds (11) définissant un cercle dont le rayon est supérieur à un rayon prédéterminé de cylindre (33) de moteur. Le support (3) comporte au moins deux dégagements concaves (13) entre des pieds adjacents ainsi qu'une ouverture (15) de fixation d'un capteur.Application au choix des joints de culasse des moteurs Diesel.

MOTOR SHAFT D CUT INSPECTOR

The present invention relates to a motor shaft D cut inspector, and comprises: a supply unit for continuously feeding a motor shaft along a conveying conveyor; a measurement position adjustment unit for rotating the motor shaft upward to maintain a D cut unit of the motor shaft in a measurement position state; a measurement inspection unit for measuring the motor shaft of which a measurement position is adjusted by the measurement position adjustment unit and determining whether the motor shaft is defective; and a sorting unit for sorting the motor shaft transferred from the measurement inspection unit according to whether the motor shaft is normal or defective. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

Piston rod runout gauge

An instrument to measure the concentricity of a piston rod relative to its cylinder, has an elongate cylindrical support on which are slidably mounted a pair of brackets provided with V-shaped notches embracingly to engage the cylinder and hold the support in parallel relation to the cylinder. At the outer end of the support and disposed at right angles thereto is a feeler probe to engage the piston rod. A calibrated dial, having an associated pointer, is carried by the support and the pointer is articulated to the feeler probe for causing the pointer to indicate in the dial the degree of concentricity of the piston rod.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM GLEICHZEITIGEN VERMESSEN HINTEREINANDERLIEGENDER ZYLINDERBOHRUNGEN

Einrichtung zur Vermessung von Kolbenringen

Einrichtung zur Messung von Kanten- und Verrundungsmerkmalen an einem Kolbenring (4), beinhaltend ein flächig ausgebildetes Auflageelement (2) für den Kolbenring (4), einen damit in Wirkverbindung stehenden Anschlag (3) zur Anlage definierter Kolbenringabschnitte sowie ein Messgerät (12), das unter einem vorgebbaren Winkel zum Auflageelement (2), respektive zum Anschlag (3), angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Messgerät (12) unterhalb des Auflageelements (2) angeordnet ist, wobei anschlagseitig eine Ausnehmung (8) im Auflageelement (2) eingebracht ist, durch welche die Vermessung der Kanten- und Verrundungsmerkmale des Kolbenrings (4) erfolgt.

Shaft monitoring system

KAPAZITIVES MESSSYSTEM ZUR ABSTANDSBESTIMMUNG

Bearing Clearance Detector/Probe

METHOD AND COATING SYSTEM FOR COATING CAVITY WALLS

The invention relates to a method for coating cavity walls, in particular cylinder bores of engine blocks. In the method, a coating is applied to a cavity wall using a coating lance. In addition, a cavity diameter is measured using a measuring apparatus. According to the invention, the method is characterized in that at least a plurality of diameter values of a first cavity are measured at different heights of the first cavity using the measuring apparatus, and in that a coating of variable thickness is applied to a wall of the first or a second cavity using the coating lance, the thickness of said coating of variable thickness being dependent on the determined diameter values. The invention additionally describes a corresponding coating system.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING SURFACES USING SIZE DATA

A system and method for characterizing surfaces includes using a measuring device to take size measurements of a manufactured product. The raw measurement data is transformed from a time-based domain to a frequency-based domain using a mathematical algorithm. The transformed size measurement data is then compared to predetermined limits within comparable frequency bands to characterize the surface of the manufactured product.

GAUGE APPARATUS HAVING PROFILE ASSEMBLY

A gauge apparatus includes an extension assembly. The gauge apparatus also includes a profile assembly configured to radially extend from an outer periphery of the extension assembly. The profile assembly is configured to reciprocally coaxially travel relative to the extension assembly, The profile assembly is configured to cease coaxial movement in response to making travel-interfering contact.

Inner-wall measuring instrument and offset-amount calculation method

Method and device for detecting installation position of drive shafting and program for detecting the position

Multifunctional measurement instrument for wall thickness and measurement method

Mushroom blade root detector

PORTE-CAPTEUR AND DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT OF the HIGH DEAD POINT Of a PISTON

Measure for the adjustment and the development of the spark-ignition engines

Testing device of machining of injectors of engines, or any other part ouorgane of the same kind

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TOP DEAD CENTER IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Measure for the checking and the adjustment of the internal combustion engines

CYLINDER DIAMETER MEASUREMENT

A measuring device (1) for measuring a diameter of a cylinder (17) in an engine. The measuring device (1) is characterised in that the measuring device (1) comprises a measuring rack (2), further comprising at least two rack supports (5, 6, 7), whereineach rack support (5, 6, 7) has an inner end, said inner ends being connected to each other, a rotatable measuring holder (3) adapted to rotate in a plane which is perpendicular to central axis of the cylinder, further comprising at least one measuring unit (9), wherein said measuring unit (9) is adapted to provide a measurement in said plane and substantially radially with regard to the cylinder (17), a rotation motor (4), wherein said measuring rack (2) and said rotatable measuring holder (3) are attached to each other, and said rotatable measuring holder (3) is rotatable relative to said measuring rack (2) by said rotation motor (4). A method for measuring a diameter of a cylinder (17) in an engine is also presented.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AMOUNT OF CORRECTION OF BEARING HEIGHT

A method for determining the amount of correction of bearing height. The method comprises a bearing height computing step of determining at least the heights of bearings of an engine by using transfer matrix method from the actually measured bearing load on a bearing in a predetermined position and the actually measured crank deflection, a bearing load computing step of determining at least a computed bearing load on each bearing from the determined bearing height, a reference bearing load computing step of determining a reference bearing load on each bearing of when the bearing height of each bearing is made the same level of a reference plane, a load difference computing step of determining the load difference between the computed bearing load on each bearing and the reference bearing load thereof, and an amount-of-correction determining step of comparing the determined load difference with a set range and, if the determined load difference is above the set range, determining a correction ...

Device for determing the operating temperature range of a spark plug

A hand-manipulated device is provided for ascertaining the operating temperature range of a spark plug by measuring the length of the ceramic insulator component of the spark plug. The device is comprised of an elongated probe rod slideably held by a holder having a scale. In use, the tip of the holder is placed upon the upper extremity of the ceramic insulator, and the probe rod is extended downwardly until it contacts the base of the insulator. The length of the probe rod thus extended is shown by an indicator interactive with the scale.

Sand core dimension checking apparatus

A frame has sensors mounted thereon for engaging selected portions of a sand core and generating signals proportional to sensed dimensions of the sand core. A control unit compares the sensor signals with a zero reference dimension and a dimensional tolerance range for each sensed dimension of the sand core and generates an indication of acceptable/unacceptable core dimensions. A computer monitor and/or light panel is activated by the control unit and provides a visual indication for each sensed dimension by means of numeric data, color, directional arrows or distinct illuminated lights of an acceptable/unacceptable and even a marginally acceptable sand core.

Examining device and method for examining inner walls of a hollow body

An examining device for examining inner walls of a hollow body comprises: a rod-shaped camera device designed to record an image transversely with respect to its longitudinal axis; adjustment means for moving the camera device into and out of the hollow body; a grazing light illumination device for illuminating the inner walls and having emission directions that are transverse with respect to receiving directions, from which the camera device receives light from the illuminated inner walls, wherein an angle between the emission and receiving directions is between 45° and 135°; diameter determination means for determining an inner diameter of a cavity of the hollow body and comprising a light source and optical measuring means. Furthermore, a corresponding method for examining inner walls is described.

Vorrichtung zur Überprüfung der Maß-, Lage- und Formtoleranzen eines einen Ventilsitz aufweisenden Werkstückes

MESSMETHODE FUER EIN LAGER

Measurement method

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING A WORKPIECE

DETERMINING TOP DEAD CENTER IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

THROTTLE VALVE GAUGE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TOP DEAD CENTER IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

GAUGE APPARATUS HAVING PROFILE ASSEMBLY

A gauge apparatus includes an extension assembly. The gauge apparatus also includes a profile assembly configured to radially extend from an outer periphery of the extension assembly. The profile assembly is configured to reciprocally coaxially travel relative to the extension assembly, The profile assembly is configured to cease coaxial movement in response to making travel-interfering contact.

Measurement tool for counterbores and method of measurement tool

Surface structure measuring device and method

本发明提供一种表面构造测量装置和方法，该装置包括：测量传感器，该测量传感器在可测物体的圆筒部分的内壁被沿圆筒部分的周向划分出的每个测量区域处沿内壁的法向位移，与此同时以非接触的方式测量所述内壁的表面构造；W轴位移器，该W轴位移器使测量传感器沿W轴方向位移；θ轴位移器，该θ轴位移器在第一测量区域的表面构造测量完成后使测量传感器沿周向位移，从而使测量传感器面向在周向上与第一测量区域相邻的第二测量区域；以及控制器，该控制器在使测量传感器沿W轴方向位移的同时调整W轴方向的测量位置，以测量第二测量区域的表面构造。

DEVICE OF MEASUREMENT Of a CHARACTERISTIC OF SPACE INTER-SEGMENTS Of a PISTON IN a CYLINDER

Device improved to indicate inadmissible variations of position between two elements being able to move one compared to the other

REGLE POUR AUGMENTER ET MESURER SIMULTANEMENT L'ECARTEMENT DE DEUX PARTIES D'UN ENSEMBLE DEFORMABLE

Dispositif permettant d'augmenter et de mesurer simultanément l'écartement de deux parties d'un ensemble déformable de façon permanente. Il comprend un anneau cylindrique dont les circonférences extérieure 5 et intérieure 6 sont excentrées de façon à obtenir toutes épaisseurs comprises entre le minimum 2 et le maximum 3. Cet anneau comporte un fond 7 pour assurer sa rigidité et permettre la lecture facile de la graduation d'épaisseur. L'invention peut être utilisée pour le réglage très précis de l'écartement des électrodes des bougies d'allumage utilisées sur les moteurs d'automobiles. (CF DESSIN DANS BOPI) ...

FORFARINGSSETT OCH APPARAT FOR BERORINGSFRI OCH NOGGRANN KONTROLLMETNING AV MASKINDELAR

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING CRANKSHAFT INSTALLATION POSITION, AND PROGRAM FOR DETECTING THE INSTALLATION POSITION

A method for detecting a crankshaft installation position, comprising the steps of temporarily setting, as data, the installation heights of the remaining bearings against the reference installation height of a reference bearing for a crankshaft, calculating, based on the temporary installation heights, a crank differential in each crank throw by using a transfer matrix method, calculating an evaluation value based on a difference between the calculated differential value and an actually measured measurement differential value, comparing the evaluation value with an allowable value, when the evaluation value exceeds the allowable value, newly preparing a binary temporary installation height by using a genetic algorithm and, based on the new temporary installation height, re-calculating the evaluation value, and repeating the same steps until the evaluation value falls into the allowable value.

DEVICE FOR SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT OF CYLINDER BORES ARRANGED IN SERIES

The measuring device comprises a measurement probe (18) fastened at each end to supporting frames on either side of a workpiece holder and coupled via a universal joint (20) to the drive shaft (16) of a drive unit (15) which is also fastened to a supporting frame. The drive shaft (16) co-operates with a drive motor (15) in order to produce a translational movement and a rotational movement. Coupling the measurement probe (18) to the drive shaft (16) of the drive unit (15) via a universal joint (20) enables the measurement probe to be driven practically free of transverse forces. The measurement probe together with the bearings (17) at both ends can be optionally changed.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Provided is an information processing apparatus including: an input unit into which shape data of a surface to be measured including a plurality of recesses is input; and a setting unit that detects each of the plurality of recesses on the basis of the input shape data and sets, for the detected recess, a region to be removed including the recess.

Metrology system for rotating piston engine - involves method for testing geometric from of running surface in housing

The testing system is especially for assessing the shapes of rotation piston engines. The workpiece (9) to be tested is placed together with a profile gauge (5) in identical positions, and both surfaces (6, 10) are simultaneously scanned by points. Deviations of shape between the workpiece (9) and the profile gauge (5) are recorded. The directionally controlled test surfaces (22) are arranged, with the smallest possible distance, symmetrically before and after the test roller (21). A test probe is affixed to the profile gauge and to a coordinate position writer which adjusts the null-point at the beginning of each survey cycle.

Ignition timing aid

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TOP DEAD CENTER IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Device and method for measuring piston stroke of reciprocating compressor, and application

Device for measuring the characteristics of the inter-segmental space of a piston in a cylinder of an automobile engine.

Sensor does not affect the thermodynamic or chemical state inside the combustion chamber and the annular space of the piston-cylinder. The device is designed to measure at least the value of a physical characteristic in the annular space (8) formed around the lateral cylindrical wall (7) of a piston (1) fitted inside a cylinder (2) which has at least a segment (5). The lateral wall of the piston (1) includes in its peripheral surface: - a slot and a radial transversal passage which has one output in the bottom of the slot and another inside the piston (1); - a sensor support (15) which has a part which is pressure located in the slot and has an exterior cylindrical surface in the exterior surface of the piston (1); - the sensor support (15) has in the zone of the transversal passage a radial channel in which the sensor is fixed. The sensitive part of the sensor is turned towards the annular space (8). The sensors electrical connections extend inside the piston (1).

Устройство для измерения угла наклона поверхности детали

A device for measuring the angle of inclination of a surface, particularly the flank angle of a piston ring having a trapezoidal cross section. The device includes a feeler assembly which can be brought into contact with the surface. The feeler assembly comprises a pivotally supported feeler head provided with a measuring edge adapted to lie on the surface to be measured and thus conform to the surface inclination. The device further has an arrangement to measure the pivot angle of the feeler head when the measuring edge lies along its entire length on the surface to be measured.

Vorrichtung zum Bestimmen der Laenge von zylindrischen Schraubenfedern,insbesondere fuer Kolbenringe

Method of measuring diameter and stroke of cropped shafts with two axially staggered shaft sections based on distance between sections

The method involves determining the co-ordinates of a first position on the circumference of a first shaft section (1) to calculate the diameter of the first section and the longitudinal axis (4). The co-ordinates of a second position on the circumference of a second shaft section (2) and the diameter of the second shaft are determined. The stroke between the sections is the distance between the longitudinal axes of the shaft sections. An Independent claim is included for a device for implementing the method.

Surface contour measuring device for grooved piston rings - is fitted with support ring for dial gauges and rotation of piston ring

A measuring device is designed to determine the contact surface contour of grooved piston rings which may be used as oil control rings for piston engines. The device consists of a ring-shaped tool (3) which compresses the piston ring to its nominal diameter. The tool has one or more radial apertures (7) through which the contact points of dial gauges can contact the surface of the piston ring. Pref. the piston ring is rotated during the measurement, e.g. by means of a pair of rubber pads which grip the ring and are rotated either by hand or by a motor.

A gauging system for checking a valve seat and valve guide

A gauging system for checking a valve seat and valve guide comprises an air gauge head 22 which depends from a gauge support 18, a balancing mechanism and a motor to rotate the gauge head. The balancing mechanism is arranged to seat the gauge on the valve seat with a predetermined force, to reduce errors caused by inconsistent application of the gauge head. The balancing mechanism comprises two tensators attached by lines to a rotatable sliding bush 14. The gauge support is attached to the sliding bush via a telescoping balance arm 11 16 17. The tensators are calibrated such that the balance arm exerts a pre-determined load. The motor is located in the gauge support 18 which rotates the gauge head within the valve seat thus enabling the roundness, ovality and valve guide runout to be measured. A universal joint 23 is interposed between the gauge and gauge support to allow for any misalignment. Disclosed is an arrangement where the balancing mechanism is free standing, as shown in the figure ...

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING TWO DIMENSIONS OF AN OBJECT AND COMBINING THE MEASURED VALUES BTAIN A SINGLE VALUE

FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD

A film thickness measurement device, which measures the film thickness of an oil film of lubricating oil, formed in a gap between a piston ring and an electrode provided flush with a piston ring sliding surface of a cylinder liner, by detecting the electrostatic capacitance across the gap, employs an electrostatic capacitance detection portion, which charges the electrostatic capacitance by supplying a constant current to the electrode, detects the electrostatic capacitance based on changes in the charging voltage accompanying the charging, and outputs a detection signal indicating the electrostatic capacitance, and a film thickness computation portion, which calculates the film thickness of the oil film based on the electrostatic capacitance indicated by the detection signal input from the electrostatic capacitance detection portion.

DETECTABLE DATUM MARKERS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS FOR MEASURING DISTORTION

The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for detecting distortion in a component of a gas turbine engine. In one embodiment, the system includes at least one detectable datum marker configured at least partially within the component. Further, the system includes a non-destructive inspection tool configured to monitor a location of the detectable datum marker over time. Thus, distortion of the component can be detected as a function of movement of the location of the detectable datum.

Engine crankshaft cylindricity detection device

Position detector system for end of stroke of piston - has plunger actuated by piston and switch operated by plunger

A position detector is used to detect the position of a piston in a cylinder, particularly when the piston is at one end of its stroke. The detector has a head (5) fitted to one end of the cylinder (8). It also has a plunger (2) with one end (22) protruding in the upper chamber (10) of the cylinder (8). The plunger (2) is displaced by the cylinder (1) when it is at the end of its stroke. The plunger (2) has a ramp (31) on which presses the moving rod (41) of a switch or valve (4). The plunger (2) is restrained by a coil spring (6) to return the plunger (2) to its original position once the cylinder (1) is removed from the plunger end (22).

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TOP DEAD CENTRE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING INSTALLATION POSITION OF DRIVE SHAFTING IN MARINE PROPELLING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM FOR DETECTING THE INSTALLATION POSITION

CYLINDER BORE MEASURING APPARATUS

A cylinder bore measuring apparatus (2) for gauging the roughened interior face (4) of a cylinder bore (6) has a sensing head (8) that can be introduced into the cylinder bore (6) to be gauged and that has a measuring arrangement having a sensor that operates on the basis of the principle of chromatic longitudinal aberration, which sensor has a mapping optical system (10) having an optical axis (36). In addition, the measuring apparatus (2) has a rotary drive for rotating the sensing head (8) relative to the cylinder bore about an axis of rotation (14) and a light source (18) radiating along a beam axis (16) for the purpose of illuminating a measurement point. The mapping optical system has a numerical aperture NA > 0.4.

PASS-THROUGH GAGE AND METHOD OF GAGING A WORKPIECE

Cette invention se rapporte à un ensemble jauge servant à mesurer une pièce généralement cylindrique. Cet ensemble jauge comprend un élément de support et un sous-ensemble bloc de jauge placé à l'opposé de l'élément de support. Le sous-ensemble comprend un contact mobile placé à distance de l'élément de support, afin de définir un espace de calibrage entre eux. Un dispositif de mesure est couplé au contact et un élément de manipulation de pièces, couplé à un actionneur, déplace la pièce depuis un premier côté de l'espace de calibrage jusque dans une position où la pièce se trouve dans l'espace de calibrage, puis dans une position où la pièce se trouve du côté opposé de l'espace de calibrage, passant ainsi entre l'élément de support et le sous-ensemble bloc de jauge. Dans ce procédé, la pièce est calibrée de façon dynamique par l'ensemble jauge.

Sand core dimension checking apparatus

A frame has sensors mounted thereon for engaging selected portions of a sand core and generating signals proportional to sensed dimensions of the sand core. A control unit compares the sensor signals with a zero reference dimension and a dimensional tolerance range for each sensed dimension of the sand core and generates an indication of acceptable/unacceptable core dimensions. A computer monitor and/or light panel is activated by the control unit and provides a visual indication for each sensed dimension by means of numeric data, color, directional arrows or distinct illuminated lights of an acceptable/unacceptable and even a marginally acceptable sand core.

Messvorrichtung und Verfahren zum Messen von Koordinaten eines säulenartigenWerkstücks

Eine Messvorrichtung 1 enthält: den Erstes-Ende-Träger 221; den Zweites-Ende-Träger 231; eine Sonde 351, die ein säulenartige Werkstück W misst, das durch den Erstes-Ende-Träger 221 und den Zweites-Ende-Träger 231 getragen ist; und einen Steuer- bzw. Regelteil 44, der eine Mitte 221a und eine Drehspur des Erstes-Ende-Trägers 221 und eine Mitte 231a des Zweites-Ende-Trägers 231 erhält, wenn sich der Drehtisch 12 dreht, und die Ausrichtung der Werkstückkoordinatenachsen basierend auf einer Drehposition des Drehtisches 12 ändert, wenn eine Messung des säulenartigen Werkstücks W durch die Sonde 351 durchgeführt wird, wobei die Werkstückkoordinatenachsen eine Achse einschließen bzw. enthalten, die durch die Mitte 221a des Erstes-Ende-Trägers und die Mitte 231a des Zweites-Ende-Trägers verläuft.

A valve seat gauging system

Perpendicularity measuring device for nozzle part of single-cantilever pipeline of aero-engine

Special cylinder oblique oil hole angle detecting tool

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TOP DEAD CENTRE IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Reference setting tool for measuring shape of side face spline, shape measuring device using the same, and shape measuring method using the same

A reference setting tool for measuring a shape of a side face spline is used to measure the shape of driven teeth that are formed on an axial end face of a vehicle hub unit and that are meshed with drive teeth of a constant velocity joint. The reference setting tool includes: reference teeth that are formed so as to be aligned along a circular ring and so as to have the same shape as the drive teeth of the constant velocity joint; and a reference surface that has a predetermined correlation with the reference teeth, and that is used to set a reference position for measuring the shape of the driven teeth with the reference teeth in mesh with the driven teeth.

Apparatus and methods for attaching objects to trees

Devices and methods for attaching objects to living trees. Various forms of the devices employ a flexible member and mounting member that are configured to be looped and secured around a tree portion at a beginning of a predetermined time period. The mounting member and flexible member are configured to slide relative to each other to accommodate growth of the tree portion such that the device remains secured to the tree portion for at least the duration of the predetermined period of time without the need for human intervention. In other embodiments, the mounting member is integrally formed with the object or no mounting member is employed.

Device for checking a weld bead

Devices and methods comprise at least one gauge for inspecting weld seams comprising a plurality of cutouts: a square cutout, a rectangular cutout, a concave cutout with a protuberance; and a straight edge ending with a protruding part. The devices and methods make it possible to inspect the compliance of a weld bead with various quality standards, without taking measurements, or referring to said standards.

Test system and method for examining a hollow body

A test system for examining a hollow body, in particular a cylinder bore in an engine block, comprises a measuring apparatus comprising an elongate body and a plurality of sensors which are connected to the body and are set up to carry out a distance measurement. The test system also comprises electronic control means which are set up to move the measuring apparatus into a hollow body to be examined and to determine an internal diameter of the hollow body on the basis of distance measurement data from the sensors. In order to examine hollow bodies of different diameters, at least some of the sensors are in the form of movable sensors which can be moved relative to the elongate body of the measuring apparatus. The electronic control means are also set up to select a measuring position of the movable sensors relative to the elongate body on the basis of a hollow body to be examined. A calibration station is provided and the electronic control means are set up to carry out a calibration process for the movable sensors. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Image processing apparatus and method for determining the volume of timber in a stack of logs

A system for determination of the volume of a stack of logs comprises digital image acquisition of a stack end with a known reference dimension, image display and image recognition for determination of the total volume of timber. Volume is determined by image analysis routines for detecting the end of each log in the digital image and overlying circles substantially coincident with each detected log end on the digital image. An operator may manually adjust or vary the circles on an interactive screen. The areas of each overlaid circle is calculated and total volume is determined factoring in a standardized log length and stratification data entered by the operator.

APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING MACHINED BORES

A gauging machine for inspecting bore diameters of a workpiece includes a reference fixture, a first wide range bore gauge arranged on a first three-dimensional positioning apparatus to facilitate inspection of a first set of bores aligned along parallel axes, and a second wide range bore gauge arranged on a second three-dimensional positioning apparatus to facilitate inspection of one bore or a plurality of bores aligned along parallel axes. The gauging machine facilitates inspection of bores on a plurality of different workpieces having different overall dimensions, a different number of bores, different positioning of bores, and/or different size bores, without requiring retooling of the gauging machine. 1. A gauging machine for checking bore dimensions of a workpiece , comprising:a reference fixture onto which a workpiece can be mounted;a first bore gauge mounted on a first three-dimensional positioning apparatus and arranged to inspect one bore having a first axis or a plurality of bores aligned along a first set of parallel axes; anda second bore gauge mounted on a second three-dimensional positioning apparatus and arranged to inspect one bore having a second axis that is not parallel with the first axis or the first set of parallel axes, or a plurality of bores aligned along a second set of parallel axes which are not parallel with the first axis or first set of parallel axes;wherein the reference fixture, first three-dimensional positioning apparatus, and second three-dimensional positioning apparatus are arranged to facilitate inspection of the bores of a workpiece that is mounted on the reference fixture.2. The machine of claim 1 , in which the one bore aligned along the first axis is cylindrical or the plurality of bores aligned along a first set of parallel axes are cylindrical claim 1 , and the one bore aligned along the second axis is cylindrical claim 1 , or the plurality of bores aligned along the second set of parallel axes are cylindrical; and in ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A VALVE SEAT FORMED IN A PIECE

A device () for measuring a valve seat formed in a piece has an elongate shape and defines a longitudinal axis (A), and includes: a slide (), slidingly coupled to a guide () for translating in a scanning direction (B) inclined to the longitudinal axis; a sensor (), mounted on the slide for measuring a parameter relating to a profile of the seat; a processing unit connected to the sensor; a rotary actuator () defining a longitudinal rotation axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device; and a transmission assembly interposed between the rotary actuator and the slide for transforming a rotary motion about a longitudinal rotation axis in a reciprocating linear motion of the slide along the scanning direction. 2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the transmission assembly comprises:a first transmission element, rotatable about the longitudinal rotation axis of the rotary actuator;a second transmission element, configured to oscillate about an axis perpendicular to a plane parallel to the scanning direction and containing the longitudinal axis of the device.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the transmission assembly comprises a lever having a first end kinematically connected to the first transmission element and a second end pivoted to the second transmission element claim 2 , wherein the lever is arranged along an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the device.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the second transmission element is a rocker arm having a manoeuvring projection movably coupled to the slide.5. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the first transmission element is a pin eccentric with respect to the longitudinal rotation axis of the rotary actuator.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the transmission assembly comprises a bracket claim 5 , configured to oscillate about an axis parallel to the oscillating axis of the second transmission element and movably coupled to the ...

METHOD AND COATING SYSTEM FOR COATING CAVITY WALLS

The invention relates to a method for coating cavity walls, in particular cylinder bores of engine blocks, In the method, a coating is applied to a cavity wall using a coating lance. In addition, a cavity diameter is measured using a measuring apparatus. According to the invention, the method is characterized in that at least a plurality of diameter values of a first cavity are measured at different heights of the first cavity using the measuring apparatus, and in that a coating of variable thickness is applied to a wall of the first or a second cavity using the coaling lance, the thickness of said coating of variable thickness being dependent on the determined diameter values. The invention additionally describes a corresponding coating system. 2. Method according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 1', '2', '1', '5, 'the several diameter values (D, D) are measured on the first cavity () before a coating () is applied thereto, and'}{'b': 5', '1, 'in that the variable-thickness coating () is applied to the same first cavity ().'}3. Method according to or claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 3', '4', '1', '5', '2, 'the several diameter values (D, D) are measured on the first cavity () after a coating () has been applied to its wall () and'}{'b': 5', '2', '1, 'in that the variable-thickness coating (A) is applied to a wall (A) of the second cavity (A).'}4. Method according to any one of to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 6', '5, 'a thickness () of the variable-thickness coating () is chosen the thicker at a particular height the larger the measured diameter value for this height is.'}5. Method according to any one of to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 5', '6', '1', '2', '3', '4, 'the variable-thickness coating () is applied such that its variable thickness () compensates at least partially for differences of the diameter values (D, D; D, D) at different heights.'}6. Method according to any one of to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 5', '2', '1, 'the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING OBJECTS TO TREES

Devices and methods for attaching objects to living trees. Various forms of the devices employ a cable that is sized to be wrapped around a circumference of a portion of the living tree and engaged by at least one friction generating member to retain the cable attached to the portion of the living tree without human intervention until another circumference of the portion of the living tree exceeds a length of the cable to enable the cable to automatically disengage the portion of the living tree without the human intervention. 1. A kit for suspending an object from a portion of a living tree , wherein said kit comprises:a cable comprising a length that is longer than an initial circumference of the portion of the living tree to enable said cable to be wrapped around the portion of the living tree;a friction generating member, wherein when said cable is wrapped around the portion of the living tree, said friction generating member is configured to engage a first portion of said cable in sliding frictional engagement therewith and a second portion of said cable in other sliding frictional engagement therewith to retain said cable wrapped around the portion of the living tree without human intervention until another circumference of the portion of the living tree exceeds the length of said cable, wherein said friction generating member automatically disengages at least one of said first portion of said cable and said second portion of said cable to enable said cable to disengage the portion of the living tree without the human intervention; anda hanger configured to be supported by said cable.2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein said hanger comprises:a substantially planar body portion with at least one cable receiving passage therethrough; andmeans for securing the object to the substantially planar body portion.3. The kit of claim 2 , wherein said means for securing the object to the planar body portion comprises double-sided adhesive tape.4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein ...

Camshaft sidewall measuring devices and methods thereof

A measuring device includes a rotatable stage configured to receive and rotate an object long a rotational axis of the object. A housing is located adjacent to the rotatable stage and is movable along the rotational axis of the object. The housing has a pivoting arm located between a pair of opposing compression springs which are configured to provide a preload force in a direction parallel to the rotational axis of the object. A probe tip is coupled to the pivoting arm and extends from the housing, the probe tip configured to contact a portion of the object. A displacement measuring device is coupled to the pivoting arm and is configured to measure displacement of the probe tip in the direction parallel to the rotational axis of the object based on movement of the pivoting arm against one of the opposing compression springs.

Eddie-Bolt Inspection Tool

In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an eddie-bolt inspection tool to measure one or more eddie-bolts. An eddie-bolt inspection tool comprises a body; a valve; a light-emitting diode (LED); a battery; a first position switch; a second position switch; a cap; a nose piece; and a cover; wherein the cap is disposed on top of the body, wherein the body is disposed on top of the nose piece, where the nose piece is at least partially disposed within the body, wherein the cover is disposed around and on at least a portion of the body, wherein the body comprises: a first side; a second side; a third side; a fourth side; and an opening.

Welding Gauge

A comprehensive welding gauge two or more of: a ruler, a weld height gauge, a protractor gauge, a Hi-Lo gauge, and a fillet height gauge, wherein each measurement device overlays a measurement scale on a main gauge plate and is riveted to the main gauge plate such that the measurement device may be extended beyond and retracted within the main gauge plate borders, either by sliding or rotating. The comprehensive gauge may thus be easily stored in and retrieved from a pocket by the user. 1. A welding gauge comprising: a main gauge plate and multiple measurement devices attached to such main gauge plate , including but not limited to two or more of: a ruler , a weld height gauge , a protractor gauge , a Hi-Lo gauge , and a fillet height gauge , wherein each measurement device overlays a measurement scale on the main gauge plate and is riveted to the main gauge plate such that the device may be extended beyond and retracted within the main gauge plate borders , either by sliding or rotating.2. The welding gauge of claim 1 , further comprising a taper gauge.3. The welding gauge of claim 1 , wherein the main gauge plate and all other components are manufactured from the group of materials consisting of: stainless steel claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , another non-magnetic metal or alloy claim 1 , or plastic.4. The welding gauge of claim 3 , wherein the main gauge plate is comprised of aluminum and is anodized.5. The welding gauge of claim 4 , wherein the measurement scales are laser etched into the anodized surface of the main gauge plate.6. The welding gauge of claim 4 , wherein the articulated parts are comprised of stainless steel.7. The welding gauge of claim 1 , further comprising wherein each rivet protrudes through a wave washer claim 1 , made of either metal or plastic claim 1 , situated between the main gauge plate and the riveted measurement device.8. The welding gauge of claim 1 , wherein each measurement scale comprises one or more scales from ...

GAUGE APPARATUS HAVING PROFILE ASSEMBLY

A gauge apparatus includes an extension assembly. The gauge apparatus also includes a profile assembly configured to radially extend from an outer periphery of the extension assembly. The profile assembly is configured to reciprocally coaxially travel relative to the extension assembly. The profile assembly is configured to cease coaxial movement in response to making travel-interfering contact. 1. A gauge apparatus , comprising:an extension assembly; anda profile assembly being configured to radially extend from an outer periphery of the extension assembly, the profile assembly being configured to reciprocally coaxially travel relative to the extension assembly, and the profile assembly being configured to cease coaxial movement in response to making travel-interfering contact.2. The gauge apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the profile assembly is configured to be positioned proximate to a distal end of the outer periphery of the extension assembly.3. The gauge apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the profile assembly is configured to cease coaxial movement in response to making travel-interfering contact along an axial direction relative to axial movement of the profile assembly.4. The gauge apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a gauge-indicator assembly being coupled to the profile assembly, and the gauge-indicator assembly being configured to indicate an amount travelled by the profile assembly once the profile assembly is stopped from moving coaxially.5. The gauge apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the profile assembly is slidably coupled to the extension assembly.6. The gauge apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the profile assembly is spring biased to a gauge-indicator assembly.7. The gauge apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the extension assembly is further configured to extend axially along a longitudinal axis extending through the extension assembly, and the extension assembly being configured to extend axially toward and to stop against a stop ledge provided by a component. ...

Fan blade masking/coating check inspection tool

A masking and coating check inspection tool for inspecting a masking and/or coating edge on a fan blade includes an elongate planar base having distal first and second ends, bottom surface, top face, length, width, and thickness. The length is greater than the width. A pillar perpendicular to the elongate planar base and projecting upward from the top face between the first and second ends has a first end datum, and a first masking check tolerance band disposed on the first end, configured to provide a pass/fail indication of the first masking edge with respect to the first end datum. The pillar can have second end datum and second masking check tolerance band on the second end configured to provide a pass/fail indication of a second masking edge with respect to the second end datum. The inspection tool can be used on root and platform masking/coating edges.

MODULAR SYSTEM FOR CHECKING A VALVE SEAT AND A VALVE GUIDE IN CYLINDER HEADS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

A modular system () for checking a valve seat and its associated valve guide in cylinder heads of internal combustion engines comprises a guide and support assembly (), movable in three directions, which carries one or more electronic gauges () and a precentering pin () to guide the insertion of the gauge in the valve seat and its associated valve guide, and a tilting table () for loading and locating a cylinder head (). Thanks to the particular structure of a support mechanism () connected to the guide and support assembly, the gauge is able to self-position on the valve seat to be checked and to disengage in a checking condition from the guide and support assembly at least in one of the three directions. The tilting table can be adjusted depending on the dimensions and layout of the cylinder head to be checked and includes a swing system () to set the tilt of the table as a function of the inclination of the valve seat and its associated valve guide to be checked. 1. A modular system for checking a valve seat and a valve guide in cylinder heads of internal combustion engines , the system including:a support frame,one or more electronic gauges with a nosepiece for checking dimensional and geometric features of the valve seat and the valve guide,a guide and support assembly movably coupled to the support frame with three degrees of freedom and carrying one or more electronic gauges, the guide and support assembly being adapted to position said one gauge over the valve seat to be checked, and to bring the gauge to cooperate with the valve seat along a vertical direction,a precentering pin connected to said guide and support assembly adapted to guide the insertion of the gauge in the valve seat and the valve guide by entering a valve seat and a valve guide close to the valve seat and the valve guide to be checked,wherein said guide and support assembly includes resting surfaces and matching surfaces integral with said one gauge which rest on said resting surfaces, in ...

Device and method for determining a height of an agricultural product

The invention relates to a method and device for measuring a height of an agricultural product above ground using a mobile communications device. The method includes positioning the communications device above the agricultural product and determining a distance between the communications device and the agricultural product using a built-in sensor of the communications device. The height of the agricultural product is determined on the basis of the determined distance.

STRAIN GAGE DEVICE AND METHOD

A strain gage device and method for positioning and applying strain gages in vehicles includes an alignment jig for fixing a position relative to a cylinder bore in an engine block, a rotatable member selectively rotatable relative to the alignment jig to a desired angular position, and at least one arm pivotally mounted to the rotatable member for applying a strain gage to the engine block. 1. A strain gage device for positioning and applying strain gages in vehicles , comprising:an alignment jig for fixing a position relative to a cylinder bore in an engine block;a rotatable member selectively rotatable relative to the alignment jig to a desired angular position; andat least one arm pivotally mounted to the rotatable member for applying a strain gage to the engine block.2. The strain gage device of wherein the alignment jig includes a circular aperture defined therein claim 1 , and wherein the rotatable member is generally cylindrical and is received within and rotatable within the circular aperture of the alignment jig.3. The strain gage device of wherein the alignment jig includes at least one underside protrusion received within at least one aperture of the engine block to position the alignment jig relative to the cylinder bore.4. The strain gage device of wherein the at least one underside protrusion is a plurality of underside protrusions and the at least one aperture is a plurality of mounting apertures disposed in an upper surface of the engine block around the cylinder bore claim 3 , and wherein receive of the plurality of underside protrusions within the plurality of mounting apertures aligns a alignment jig axis of alignment jig with a center line axis of the cylinder bore claim 3 , the rotatable member rotatable about the alignment jig axis.5. The strain gage device of wherein at least one of the alignment jig and the rotatable member is structurally configured to selectively lock an angular position of the rotatable member to the desired angular ...

GIRTH MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING GIRTH OF TREE, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TAG APPARATUS INCLUDING GIRTH MEASURING DEVICE

A wireless communication tag apparatus including a girth measurement device and a wireless communication tag method are disclosed. The wireless communication tag apparatus and method measures a girth of a tree using an unwound length of a tape wound around a trunk of the tree according to growth of the tree, and transmits the girth to a wireless communication reader. 1. A wireless communication tag apparatus comprising:a girth measurement device to measure a girth of a tree using an unwound length of a tape wound around a trunk of the tree, the tape unwound according to growth of the tree; anda wireless communication device to transmit the measured girth to a wireless communication reader.2. The wireless communication tag apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a winder to rewind the tape when the tape is unwound from the trunk of the tree according to growth of the tree while maintaining a constant tension of the tape; anda calculator to calculate the girth of the tree based on the unwound length of the tape.3. The wireless communication tag apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the girth measurement device comprises a tape adapted to be wound around the trunk of the tree claim 2 , andwherein one side of the tape is connected to the winder, and another side of the tape is connected to the wireless communication tag apparatus.4. The wireless communication tag apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the calculator determines a number of winding of the winder according to the unwound length of the tape and converts the number of winding into a growth length of the tree.5. The wireless communication tag apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the calculator determines the number of winding of the winder based on a girth of the winder measured with reference to a starting position of winding of the tape on the winder.6. The wireless communication tag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the girth of the tree is periodically measured according to a growth speed of the tree claim 1 , and the measured ...

Valve Clearance Measuring Method and Assembly

A valve clearance measuring assembly includes a panel having a first side, a second side, a forward edge and a rearward edge. The forward edge is extendable between a valve tip and a rocker arm. The first and second sides of the panel each are planar and orientated planar with respect to each other. A head includes a central member and a pair of arms. The arms extend in a generally same direction with respect to each other to define a space between the arms. The panel is attached to the arms and traverses the space. The forward edge is in static communication with the arms such that the forward edge is in a linear configuration as the forward edge traverses the space. 1. A feeler gauge assembly for measuring valve clearance , the assembly comprising:a panel having a first side, a second side, a forward edge, a rearward edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge, the forward edge being configured to be extended between a valve tip and a rocker arm;the first and second sides of the panel each being planar and being orientated planar with respect to each other;a head including a central member and a pair of arms, the arms extending in a generally same direction with respect to each other, a space being defined between the arms; andthe panel being attached to the arms and traversing the space, the forward edge being in static communication with the arms such that the forward edge is in a linear configuration as the forward edge traverses the space.2. The feeler gauge assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the panel is comprised of a metallic material.3. The feeler gauge assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the panel has a width dimension measured from the first side to the second side claim 1 , the panel having a depth dimension measured from the forward edge to the rearward edge claim 1 , the width dimension being from at least 0.001 inches and up to 0.015 inches.4. The feeler gauge assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the depth dimension is less than ...

Actuator and Linear Position Sensor Assembly

An actuator and sensor assembly with a housing defining a pocket and an access opening. A substrate with a sensor is located in the pocket through the access opening. A nozzle extends from the housing. A sleeve surrounds the nozzle and retains a hose on the nozzle. A connector assembly is located opposite and normal the pocket and the substrate. Compliant terminal pins extend generally normally from the connector assembly into the pocket and through-holes in the substrate. An actuator shaft gimbal includes a head located in a housing collar and a flexible neck extends through a housing aperture. A shoulder on the neck of the gimbal locks the gimbal in the collar.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMANUFACTURING AN ENGINE BLOCK

The present disclosure is related to a method of determining a height of an upper surface of an insert relative to a top deck surface of a cylinder block. The method includes detachably coupling a fixture to the top deck surface of the cylinder block. The method also includes disposing a dial gauge on the top deck surface adjacent to each of a plurality of notches defined in the fixture. The method includes inserting a probe of a dial gauge through each of the plurality of notches to contact each of corresponding portions of the upper surface of the insert. The method also includes determining local heights of the upper surface of the insert relative to the top deck surface at the corresponding portions of the upper surface. The height of upper surface of the insert relative to the top deck surface is determined based on the local heights. 1detachably coupling a fixture, via fasteners, to the top deck surface of the cylinder block, wherein the fixture is structured and arranged to apply an axial force on the upper surface of the insert in the coupled position;disposing a dial gauge on the top deck surface adjacent to each notch of a plurality of notches defined in the fixture, wherein the plurality of notches are circumferentially spaced on the fixture to allow access to corresponding portions of the upper surface of the insert;inserting a probe of a dial gauge through each notch of the plurality of notches to contact each of the corresponding portions of the upper surface of the insert;determining, via the dial gauge, local heights of the upper surface of the insert relative to the top deck surface at the corresponding portions of the upper surface; anddetermining the height of upper surface of the insert relative to the top deck surface based on the local heights.. A method of determining a height of an upper surface of an insert relative to a top deck surface of a cylinder block of an engine, the insert being disposed in a counterbore formed adjacent to an end of ...

METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY DETECT THE AREA RATIO OF AN ACTUATOR

Systems and methods for estimating the area ratio of an actuator in static and dynamic states are disclosed. In one aspect, a metering valve is connected to each side of the actuator. In one example, one metering valve is held closed while the other metering valve incrementally pressurizes the actuator in discrete steps. The resulting work port pressures can be used to determine the actuator area ratio. Where counterbalance valves are installed in the system, the pressurizing metering valve can be placed in a pressure control mode to obtain the desired pressure values. In one example, the ratio of flows through each metering valve is used to determine the actuator ratio. 1. A method for estimating the area ratio of an actuator connected to a first metering valve on a first side of the actuator and a second metering valve on a second side of the actuator , the method comprising the steps of:(a) holding the first metering valve in a closed position;(b) opening the second metering valve to pressurize the actuator to a first pressure;(c) closing the second metering valve;(d) recording the pressure at the first and second sides of the actuator;(e) opening the second metering valve to pressurize the actuator to a second pressure;(f) closing the second metering valve;(g) recording the pressure at the first and second sides of the actuator; and(h) calculating the area ratio of the actuator based on the recorded pressures.2. The method for estimating the area ratio of an actuator of claim 1 , wherein the method is repeated at different pressures and includes determining the area ratio as an average of the calculated area ratios.3. The method for estimating the area ratio of an actuator of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a linear actuator and the first side is a head-side of the actuator and the second side is a rod-side of the actuator.4. The method for estimating the area ratio of an actuator of claim 1 , wherein the first valve is associated with a non-load holding side ...

Methods of setting a tappet in an engine

A method of setting a tappet in an engine. The method includes setting a crankshaft at a predetermined crankshaft rotation angle. A cam coupled to the crankshaft is configured to provide cam lobe lift when the crankshaft is set at the predetermined crankshaft rotation angle. The cam lobe lift translates a tappet screw, coupled to the cam, towards a valve by a distance less than a gap defined between the valve and the tappet screw. The method also includes adjusting the tappet screw such that a zero gap tappet clearance is defined between the valve and the tappet screw.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

The present invention relates to systems and methods for monitoring agricultural products. In particular, the present invention relates to monitoring fruit production, plant growth, and plant vitality. According to embodiments of the invention, a plant analysis system is configured determine a spectral signature of a plant based on spectral data, and plant color based on photographic data. The spectral signatures and plant color are associated with assembled point cloud data. Morphological data of the plant can be generated based on the assembled point cloud data. A record of the plant can be created that associates the plant with the spectral signature, plant color, spectral data, assembled point cloud data, and morphological data, and stored in a library. 1. A plant analysis system , comprising: measure properties of a plant utilizing waveform light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to assemble point cloud data, wherein said point cloud data comprises a plurality of three dimensional vertices each of which represents an external surface associated with said plant;', 'collect photographic data of said plant;', 'collect spectral data for said plant; and', 'geo-register the point cloud data and photographic data;', 'wherein the plurality of said three dimensional vertices of said point cloud data is associated with global positioning satellite (GPS) data, said photographic data, and said spectral data;, 'a) a data acquisition component configured tob) a transport vehicle on which said data acquisition component is mounted and configured to assemble and geo-register said point cloud data, and collect said photographic data and said spectral data on said plant; and determine a spectral signature of said plant based on said spectral data;', 'determine plant color based on said photographic data and associate said point cloud data with said plant color; and', 'generate morphological data of said plant based on said point cloud data, said morphological data comprising one or ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

The present invention relates to systems and methods for monitoring agricultural products. In particular, the present invention relates to monitoring fruit production, plant growth, and plant vitality. 121-. (canceled)22. A plant analysis system , comprising:a server configured to receive data from a 3D laser scanner, a camera, and a global positioning satellite (“GPS”) receiver, wherein the 3D laser scanner assembles point cloud data of the plant by creating a plurality of three dimensional vertices having three dimensional coordinates that are relative to the 3D laser scanner, the camera collects photographic data by taking an image of the plant, and the GPS receiver measures a location of a transport vehicle; and geo-register the assembled point cloud data by associating each three dimensional coordinate of the assembled point cloud data with a GPS coordinate using a relational database,', 'geo-register the photographic data by associating each three dimensional vertex of the assembled point cloud data with a pixel of the photographic data using the relational database,', 'determine plant color based on the photographic data,', 'generate classification data comprising plant stem diameter, plant height, plant volume, or plant leaf density using the GPS coordinates of the assembled point cloud data and the plant color,', 'providing data for determining plant quality based on plant color and one of plant stem diameter, plant height, plant volume, or plant leaf density, and', 'communicate instructions that control a fruit tree sprayer to spray the plant based on the quality of the plant, wherein the fruit tree sprayer controls when to spray, how long to spray, and what chemicals to spray on said plant based on said quality of said plant., 'a processor configured to23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the camera further comprises a thermal video camera configured to collect thermal data and the quality of the plant is based on the thermal data.24. The system of claim ...

Welding Gauge

A gauge for measuring a weld between two abutted pipe sections has a unitary body including a reference edge for abut an outer surface of the pipe sections, a first gauge portion at a prescribed first distance from the reference edge corresponding to a minimum cap height of the weld, and a second gauge portion at a prescribed second distance from the reference edge corresponding to a maximum cap height of the weld. One or both ends of the body includes an end surface and a bevel surface at an obtuse angle to the end surface so as to be arranged to abut a bevel cut end of a pipe section when the end surface abuts the outer side of the pipe section to gauge an inclination of the bevel cut end. A measurement scale with an advance cut line extends along the body opposite from the reference edge. 1. A gauge for use in measuring a weld between two abutted pipe sections , the gauge comprising: at least one reference edge arranged for abutment along an outer surface of at least one of the pipe sections;', 'a first gauge portion in fixed relation to said at least one reference edge and arranged to be located at a prescribed first distance from said at least one reference edge corresponding to a minimum cap height of the weld relative to the outer surface of the pipe sections;', 'a second gauge portion in fixed relation to said at least one reference edge and arranged to be located at a prescribed second distance from said at least one reference edge corresponding to a maximum cap height of the weld relative to the outer surface of the pipe sections., 'a unitary body comprising2. The gauge according to wherein the unitary body comprises a single flat plate formed of a singular claim 1 , integral and seamless material.3. The gauge according to wherein said at least one reference edge is linear along one side of the unitary body.4. The gauge according to wherein said at least one reference edge comprises a plurality of edge portions along a common linear side of the unitary ...

METHOD FOR MEASURING A TREE TRUNK, AND A HARVESTER

A harvester (), comprising a harvester aggregate () for felling, trimming and preparing tree trunks, a first measuring device (I) provided in connection with the harvester aggregate () for measuring of at least one dimension of a tree trunk. The harvester comprises a second measuring device (II) for measuring a feature of the first measuring device, whereby said feature is an attribute reflecting the capability of the first measuring device to measure said dimension correctly, and a control unit () configured to make a comparison between an actual value (a) of the measured feature and a target value (β) of said feature, whereby the target value is indicative of a state of the first measuring device, where its measurement of said dimension is considered to be correct. 1. A method for measuring of at least one dimension of a tree trunk by means of a first measuring device arranged in connection with a first measuring device of a harvester's harvester aggregate , wherein the method comprises the following steps:measurement of said dimension by means of the first measuring device, whereby the method comprises the following stepsmeasurement of a feature of the first measuring device by means of a second measuring device, whereby said feature is an attribute, reflecting the capability of the first measuring device to measure said dimension correctly, or whether calibration of the first measuring device should be performed,comparison between an actual value for the measured feature and a target value for said feature, whereby the target value is indicative of a state of the first measuring device, wherein its measuring of said dimension is considered to be correct and that at least one of the following actions is carried out in response to the actual value deviating from the target value by more than a pre-determined difference,{'b': '5', 'check measurement (S) of said dimension with a third measuring device and calibration of the first measuring device based on the ...

MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING COORDINATES OF COLUMNAR WORKPIECE

A measurement apparatus includes: the first end supporter; the second end supporter; a probe that measures a columnar workpiece supported by the first end supporter and the second end supporter; and a control part that obtains a center and a rotation track of the first end supporter, and a center of the second end supporter when a rotary table rotates and changes the orientation of workpiece coordinate axes based on a rotation position of the rotary table when a measurement of the columnar workpiece by the probe is performed, the workpiece coordinate axes including an axis passing through the center of the first end supporter and the center of the second end supporter. 1. A measurement apparatus comprising:a first end supporter that is provided on a rotary table and supports a first end of a columnar workpiece in an axial direction;a second end supporter that is separated from the rotary table and supports a second end of the columnar workpiece in the axial direction;a probe that measures the columnar workpiece supported by the first end supporter and the second end supporter; anda control part that obtains a center and a rotation track of the first end supporter and a center of the second end supporter when the rotary table rotates, and changes an orientation of workpiece coordinate axes based on a rotation position of the rotary table when a measurement of the columnar workpiece by the probe is performed, the workpiece coordinate axes including an axis passing through the center of the first end supporter and the center of the second end supporter.2. The measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control part moves the workpiece coordinate axes while positioning an origin thereof on the rotation track according to the rotation position of the rotary table.3. The measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga memory part that stores information related to the rotation track obtained by the control part in advance, wherein the control ...

Shaft monitoring system

A system for monitoring the axial position of a rotating shaft includes a phonic wheel mounted coaxially to the shaft for rotation with a circumferential row of teeth. The system includes a sensor configured to detect the passage of the teeth by generating an alternating measurement signal. First and second portions of the teeth alternate around the row and contribute respective first and second components to the alternating measurement signal. The first portion of teeth vary in height in an axial direction of the wheel such that the relative height of the first and second portions varies with axial distance across the phonic wheel, and the sensor is positioned relative to the phonic wheel such that axial displacement of the shaft causes the signal to vary the first component's amplitude relative to the second component's amplitude due to the height variation, to monitor the axial position of the shaft.

Welding Gauge

A welding gauge and method of use that allows a user to measure the difference in height between a first material surface with that of a second material surface when they are welded together along the same plane or at an angle. The gauge has a first plate with a foot portion and a bottom reference edge. The first plate is connected to a second plate at an axis of rotation corresponding to a circular measurement scale located on the first plate. The gauge also has a third plate that is attachable to the second and slidably connected through vertical slots located in said second and third plates. The third plate has a bottom contact edge and tolerance indicators along its left and right edges that can align with a tolerance measurement scale located on the second plate and along the vertical slot of the second plate. 1. A welding gauge , comprising:a first plate;a second plate;said first plate rotatably connected to the second plate at an axis of rotation; anda third plate slidably connected to said second plate such that it can be secured or loosened and moved to a desired position.2. The welding gauge of further comprising a circular measurement scale on the first plate that corresponds to the angular rotation around the axis of rotation claim 1 , at least one tolerance measurement scale on the second plate claim 1 , a measurement edge on the second plate adapted to indicate an measurement on said circular measurement scale claim 1 , and means for indicating a tolerance located on the third plate such that tolerance indicating means align with the tolerance measurement scale on the second plate.3. The welding gauge of wherein the first plate has a foot portion formed in its bottom region and said foot portion having a bottom reference edge that is flat.4. The welding gauge of wherein the second plate has a vertical slot and the third plate has a vertical slot such that the vertical slot of the third plate conforms to the vertical slot of the second plate such that ...

Inner-wall measuring instrument and offset-amount calculation method

An inner-wall measuring instrument includes: a placement surface on which an object to be measured is placed; a base relatively movable with respect to the placement surface in three axis directions orthogonal to one another; a touch probe that is disposed at a first position of the base and brought into contact with the object; an image probe that is disposed at a second position of the base and capable of imaging the object with a direction parallel to the placement surface being an imaging direction; a rotational drive unit that rotates the image probe around an axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the placement surface; a linear drive unit that moves the image probe in the imaging direction; and a calculator that calculates an offset amount between the touch probe disposed at the first position and the image probe disposed at the second position.

Surface texture measuring apparatus and method

A surface texture measuring apparatus includes: a measurement sensor measuring, without contact, a surface texture of an interior wall of a cylinder portion of a measurable object while displacing in a normal direction of the interior wall at each measurement region into which the interior wall is divided in a circumferential direction of the cylinder portion; a W axis displacer displacing the measurement sensor in a W axis direction; a θ axis displacer displacing the measurement sensor in the circumferential direction, after measurement of the surface texture of a first measurement region, such that the measurement sensor faces a second measurement region adjacent to the first measurement region in the circumferential direction; and a controller adjusting a W axis direction measurement position for measuring the surface texture of the second measurement region while displacing the measurement sensor in the W axis direction.

Devices, Systems, And Methods For Corn Headers

Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to devices, systems, and methods for increasing yield by emitting warnings when the corn head to not at the proper height.

Methods and Systems for Characterizing Laser Machining Properties by Measuring Keyhole Dynamics Using Interferometry

A method, apparatus, and system are provided to monitor and characterize the dynamics of a phase change region (PCR) created during laser welding, specifically keyhole welding, and other material modification processes, using low-coherence interferometry. By directing a measurement beam to multiple locations within and overlapping with the PCR, the system, apparatus, and method are used to determine, in real time, spatial and temporal characteristics of the weld such as keyhole depth, length, width, shape and whether the keyhole is unstable, closes or collapses. This information is important in determining the quality and material properties of a completed finished weld. It can also be used with feedback to modify the material modification process in real time. 1. A system comprising:a beam delivery head configured to be coupled to a process laser that generates a material processing beam that is applied to a sample location in a material modification process, wherein the beam delivery head is configured to focus the material processing beam relative to the sample location;an imaging system optically coupled to the beam delivery head, the imaging system configured to produce at least one imaging beam, wherein the imaging system is configured to direct a component of the imaging beam on a sample arm path through the beam delivery head to at least one imaging beam position at the sample location and configured to direct a component of the imaging beam on at least one reference arm path to a reference reflective surface;wherein the imaging system includes an optical interferometer that produces an interferometry output based on at least one sample optical path length to the sample location compared to a reference optical path length to the reference reflective surface; andwherein the reference optical path length is configured to be adjusted in correlation with adjusting the focus of the material processing beam.2. The system of further comprising a controller for ...

Devices, Systems, And Methods For Sensing The Cross-Sectional Area Of Stalks

Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to methods and devices for measuring plant stalk cross-sectional area during harvest and providing additional methods of predicting and displaying yield on a row-by-row level in real time.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER-TRANSMISSION GEAR, SYSTEM, AND FOREST MACHINE

A method and system for controlling a power-transmission gear in a forest machine having a harvester head includes measuring a selected property of at least two trees with aid of observation means on a basis of electromagnetic radiation at a distance from the trees being measured to create measurement data. The power-transmission gear is controlled by software on the basis of the measurement data to change a state of the power-transmission gear to optimize energy required to perform an operation of an operating device. The operating device uses the energy transmitted by the power-transmission gear (after the change in state of the power-transmission gear so that operation of the operating device create a change in the attitude, location, or state of the harvester head. 131-. (canceled)32. A method for controlling a power-transmission gear in a forest machine comprising a harvester head , the method comprising:measuring a selected property of at least first and second trees with aid of observation means using electromagnetic radiation at a distance from the at least first and second trees to create measurement data for the at least first and second trees;storing the measurement data of the at least first and second trees in a register of the trees' measurement data belonging to a memory for controlling the power-transmission gear;controlling the power-transmission gear with aid of software means, on a basis of the measurement data of the first tree, to create a change in a state of the power-transmission gear before the harvester head contacts the first tree so that the power-transmission gear transfers to a first operating device belonging to the forest machine an amount of energy optimized on the basis of the measurement data in terms of performing a selected operation;performing the selected operation of the first operating device using the amount of energy transferred by the power-transmission gear after the change in state of the power-transmission gear, in ...

Apparatus and methods for weld measurement

An apparatus and method for measuring broken spot weld artifacts has a framework for supporting a light and a plurality of cameras for acquiring controlled images of a specimen with minimal distortion and parallax. The framework holds the specimen flat and in a reproducible position, controlling movement while imaging. The image data is received in a computer programmed with image processing software capable of isolating and measuring the artifacts. A calibration standard is used to correct for aberrations.

System and Method for Sensing and Mapping Stalk Diameter

A system for sensing the diameter of stalks of plants senses the position of a laterally movable member arranged to contact a stalk of a plant located within an elongate gap in a row harvesting unit to determine and map the stalk diameters.

Methods and Systems for Characterizing Laser Machining Properties by Measuring Keyhole Dynamics Using Interferometry

A method, apparatus, and system are provided to monitor and characterize the dynamics of a phase change region (PCR) created during laser welding, specifically keyhole welding, and other material modification processes, using low-coherence interferometry. By directing a measurement beam to multiple locations within and overlapping with the PCR, the system, apparatus, and method are used to determine, in real time, spatial and temporal characteristics of the weld such as keyhole depth, length, width, shape and whether the keyhole is unstable, closes or collapses. This information is important in determining the quality and material properties of a completed finished weld. It can also be used with feedback to modify the material modification process in real time. 1. A method of measuring a depth of penetration of a laser beam into a workpiece , the method comprising:focusing a laser beam onto the workpiece using a focusing optic in a laser head to form a keyhole in the workpiece for achieving keyhole welding;generating at least first and second imaging beams using an imaging system;directing the first imaging beam to a first imaging beam position inside the keyhole to generate a first measurement using interferometry;directing the second imaging beam to a second imaging beam position outside the keyhole to generate a second measurement using interferometry; anddetermining keyhole depth from the first measurement and the second measurement.2. The method of wherein generating the first and second imaging beams includes generating a single imaging beam and splitting the single imaging beam.3. The method of wherein the first and second imaging beams are simultaneously directed to the first and second imaging beam positions claim 1 , respectively.4. The method of wherein at least one of the first imaging beam and the second imaging beam is moved between measurements.5. The method of wherein the second imaging beam position is on a top surface of the workpiece.6. The method ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

The present invention relates to systems and methods for monitoring agricultural products. In particular, the present invention relates to monitoring fruit production, plant growth, and plant vitality. 119-. (canceled)20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon that are executed by a processor to perform operations comprising:assembling point cloud data for a plant with a laser scanner in three dimensions to create a plurality of three dimensional vertices having three dimensional coordinates;generating photographic data for the plant with a camera to create an image;providing a location of a transport vehicle with a global positioning satellite (“GPS”) receiver;geo-registering the assembled point cloud data such that each three dimensional vertex of the assembled point cloud data is associated with a GPS coordinate based on the location of the transport vehicle;geo-registering the photographic data such that each three dimensional vertex of the assembled point cloud data is associated with a pixel of the photographic data;providing a color of the plant based on the photographic data of the plant;providing classification data of the plant comprising stem diameter, height, volume, and leaf density, wherein the classification data is determined using the GPS coordinates of the assembled point cloud data;providing plant quality based on the color of the plant and one of the plant's stem diameter, height, volume, and leaf density; andproviding instructions to control a fruit tree sprayer to spray the plant, wherein the instructions control when the fruit tree sprayer sprays, how long the fruit tree sprayer sprays, and what chemicals the fruit tree sprayer sprays on the plant based on the quality of the plant.21. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 20 , further comprising providing thermal data from a thermal imaging camera and further determining plant quality based on the thermal data.22. The non-transitory computer ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING OBJECTS TO TREES

Devices and methods for attaching objects to living trees. Various forms of the devices employ a flexible member and mounting member that are configured to be looped and secured around a tree portion at a beginning of a predetermined time period. The mounting member and flexible member are configured to slide relative to each other to accommodate growth of the tree portion such that the device remains secured to the tree portion for at least the duration of the predetermined period of time without the need for human intervention. In other embodiments, the mounting member is integrally formed with the object or no mounting member is employed. 1. Apparatus for securing an object to a portion of a living tree , said apparatus comprising:a cable including a first end and a second end and a length that is greater than an expected circumference of the tree portion at an end of a predetermined period of time;a mounting member having a first portion secured to said first end of said cable, said mounting member further having an opening therethrough that is dimensioned to receive said second end of said cable therethrough after the cable has been wrapped around a portion of the tree portion; andat least one friction generating member configured to be secured in a sliding frictional engagement onto a portion of said cable extending beyond said opening in said mounting member to cinch the cable around the tree portion, said at least one friction generating member dimensioned so as to interact with said mounting member as the tree portion expands to thereby permit said cable portion to frictionally slip relative to said friction generating member.2. The apparatus of wherein said at least one friction generating member is configured relative to said opening in said mounting member such that said at least one friction generating member is unable to pass through said opening.3. The apparatus of wherein the mounting member defines a receiving area and wherein said at least one ...

Actuator and linear position sensor assembly

An actuator and sensor assembly with a housing defining a pocket and an access opening. A substrate with a sensor is located in the pocket through the access opening. A nozzle extends from the housing. A sleeve surrounds the nozzle and retains a hose on the nozzle. A connector assembly is located opposite and normal the pocket and the substrate. Compliant terminal pins extend generally normally from the connector assembly into the pocket and through-holes in the substrate. An actuator shaft gimbal includes a head located in a housing collar and a flexible neck extends through a housing aperture. A shoulder on the neck of the gimbal locks the gimbal in the collar.

一种发动机高压涡轮转子轴向位移测量方法

本申请属于发动机高压涡轮转子轴向位移测量技术领域，具体涉及一种发动机高压涡轮转子轴向位移测量方法，包括：校准步骤：校准高压涡轮转子叶尖形貌与高压涡轮转子叶尖间隙、高压涡轮转子轴向位移的对应关系；测量步骤：确定发动机中高压涡轮转子叶尖间隙，在该高压涡轮转子叶尖间隙下，测量得到高压涡轮转子叶尖形貌，进而通过对应关系得到高压涡轮转子轴向位移。

发动机缸体气缸孔直径测量工具

本发明公开了一种发动机缸体气缸孔直径测量工具，包括外径千分尺、测量杆、定位组件以及夹持筒。其中，外径千分尺的第一端固定设置有表盘，表盘上设置有指针；测量杆包括测量杆体和两测量球头；定位组件包括定位板和定位筒。使用时，将测量杆插入发动机缸体气缸孔中，此时定位板的下端面与发动机缸体火力面相接触，限制整个工具沿竖直方向的移动，定位筒插入到发动机缸体气缸孔中，限制整个工具水平方向的移动，使得外径千分尺与发动机缸体气缸孔二者的中心线重合，此时使得两测量球头紧贴发动机缸体气缸孔的内壁，然后读取指针在表盘上的读数，此读数为发动机缸体气缸孔的公差值部分，该公差值加上测量杆体的长度即为发动机缸体气缸孔的直径。

一种气门摇摆间隙自动测量仪器

本发明公开了一种气门摇摆间隙自动测量仪器，其特征在于：一种气门摇摆间隙自动测量仪器，其特征在于：包括能够负载被测缸盖和检测机构的底座固定机构，以及用于控制检测机构的控制系统，测量机构包括直线导轨一、主动触碰头和测量触碰头，通过控制直线导轨一和伺服转台，进而控制主动触碰头和测量触碰头与气门杆接触，推动气门杆摇摆，由于气门杆顶部的最大最小位移差值即为摇摆间隙，因此通过测量两个触碰头可移动的位移差值，即可得到摇摆间隙值，完成气门杆摇摆间隙的自动测量。本发明能够精确测量摇摆间隙，有效解决现有摇摆间隙检测方式重复性和可再现性低的问题，测量结果稳定且可信。

System of measurement of working characteristic of forestry machine

FIELD: machine building. SUBSTANCE: principle of group of inventions is like follows: there are accumulated data related to function of said sub-system or to execution of said function. There is determined one or several characteristic values for constant description of the working characteristic in accordance with data; the changes are monitored in time of the said one characteristic value or several characteristic values. Also, for example, change in time of the said one characteristic value or several characteristic values are displayed to a user in a graphical form. EFFECT: expanded functionality of monitoring system due to more extensive parameters monitoring. 23 cl, 15 dwg, 1 tbl РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 427 038 (13) C2 (51) МПК G07C 3/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2007149051/08, 12.05.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.05.2006 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДЖОН ДИР ФОРЕСТРИ ОЙ (FI) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 30.05.2005 FI 20055266 (72) Автор(ы): ПЕЛТОМАА Арто (FI), ЛЕХМУСВААРА Кари (FI), ПУТКОНЕН Аки (FI), КЯППИ Тимо (FI) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.07.2009 Бюл. № 21 2 4 2 7 0 3 8 (45) Опубликовано: 20.08.2011 Бюл. № 23 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2004250908 А1, 16.12.2004. US 2002099520 A1, 25.07.2002. US 4715012 А, 22.12.1987. SU 847332 A1, 15.07.1981. 2 4 2 7 0 3 8 R U (86) Заявка PCT: EP 2006/062288 (12.05.2006) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 09.01.2008 (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: WO 2006/128786 (07.12.2006) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б.Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. С.А.Дорофееву, рег.№ 146 (54) СИСТЕМА ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ РАБОЧЕЙ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ ЛЕСОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОЙ МАШИНЫ (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к средствам мониторинга рабочей характеристики ...

Be used for trees surveying instrument device

本发明提供了一种用于树木测绘仪器装置，包括工作台，所述工作台的上方固定连接相向移动机构，所述工作台一侧固定连接限位机构，所述限位机构可接触连接所述相向移动机构，所述相向移动机构的一侧固定连接第一固定块，其另一侧固定连接第二固定块，所述第一固定块内固定连接卷尺，所述卷尺的测量端固定连接插入块，所述插入块滑动连接于定位机构，所述定位机构的一端固定连接于电动推杆的输出端，所述电动推杆固定连接于所述第二固定块内，所述第二固定块上开设有第一滑槽，所述定位机构滑动连接于所述第一滑槽。本发明通过相向移动机构带动第一固定块和第二固定块相向移动，接着定位机构将卷尺的测量端固定拉出，从而读出树木的直径。

Engine cylinder cap air valve position degree detection apparatus

本发明申请属于以采用机械方法为特征的计量设备技术领域，具体公开了一种发动机缸盖气门位置度检测装置，包括底座、移动上升单元、固定单元和高度尺；移动上升单元包括气缸、水袋、定位板和压板，水袋的表面凹槽，气缸的活塞杆上设有推板；固定单元包括机架、液压缸、支撑块和定位杆，机架内开有流道和通孔，定位杆滑动连接在通孔上；水袋位于机架的一侧且与流道的一端连通，流道的另一端与液压缸连通；液压缸的活塞杆上铰接有推杆；定位杆包括锥形部和与锥形部连接的圆柱部，圆柱部从里到外依次包括内芯、弹簧和弹性层，弹簧连接在内芯和弹性层之间。采用本发明，准确检测缸盖气门位置度的同时能够解决缸盖抬升固定工作强度大的问题。

Flexibility detection positioning device and method

本发明涉及柔性检测定位装置和方法。该柔性检测定位装置包括：至少一个XYZ三轴模组，所述XYZ三轴模组能分别沿X轴方向、Y轴方向和Z轴方向移动，其中，所述X轴方向、Y轴方向和Z轴方向彼此垂直，每个XYZ三轴模组上设有安装夹具以将待检测产品安装在XYZ三轴模组上；以及控制器，所述控制器连接至所述XYZ三轴模组，以使XYZ三轴模组能移动到与待检测产品的理论位置相对应的需求位置。本发明能起到以下有益技术效果：实现柔性定位，且易于根据需求进行调整。

Method and device for welding zone imaging

FIELD: process engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention is used for welding zone imaging. Proposed invention consists in scanning of tested object cross section perpendicular to welding direction with the help of ultrasound beam and receiving of the signal reflected by tested object at scanning of cross-section. Scanned cross-section image is plotted proceeding from received signal to allow welding zone microstructure. Note here that at wave imaging, wave reflected from welding area microstructure is reinforced. Note also that medium oscillation signal Ra with medium index m from received and digitized oscillatory signal Rb to eliminate received signal variable component. Signal reflected from welding zone microstructure is isolated to amplify the isolated reflected signal only. EFFECT: precise visualisation of welding zone micro structure. 6 cl, 15 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 521 720 C1 (51) МПК G01N 29/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012152942/28, 10.05.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 10.05.2011 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): МАЦУИ Ютака (JP), ИИДЗУКА Юкинори (JP), ТАКАДА Хадзиме (JP), ОДЗЕКИ Такафуми (JP) R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДжФЕ СТИЛ КОРПОРЕЙШН (JP) 10.05.2010 JP 2010-108771; 28.04.2011 JP 2011-102435 (45) Опубликовано: 10.07.2014 Бюл. № 19 07328009A, 19.12.1995. JP 2005274227A, 06.10.2005. JPH 0894344A, 12.04.1996. US 4627289A,09.12.1986.RU2166755C2,10.05.2001 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 10.12.2012 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 5 2 1 7 2 0 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: JP 2007085949A,05.04.2007. JPH 2 5 2 1 7 2 0 R U (87) Публикация заявки PCT: C 1 C 1 JP 2011/061132 (10.05.2011) WO 2011/142474 (17.11.2011) Адрес для переписки: 109012, Москва, ул. Ильинка, 5/2, ООО "Союзпатент" (54) СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ ЗОНЫ СВАРКИ (57) Реферат: ...

Measuring device for measuring size of thrust surface of cylinder body

本发明公开了一种用于缸体止推面尺寸测量的测量装置，其包括：基座和设于其上的升降台，升降台能够在高度方向上相对基座移动；移动板，其具有用于放置待测缸体的测量工位，且能在第一线性方向上相对基座移动；竖立地设于基座上的龙门架；横向设于龙门架上的表架轴；第一平行四边形四连杆机构和第二平行四边形四连杆机构，其分别与表架轴连接，第一平行四边形四连杆机构和第二平行四边形四连杆机构之间连接有弹簧导向器；第一弹簧通过弹簧导向器被压缩地设置在第一平行四边形四连杆机构和第二平行四边形四连杆机构之间，以使第一平行四边形四连杆机构的下端内侧和第二平行四边形四连杆机构的下端内侧夹持住待测缸体的止推面而进行测量。

Indoor landscape design is with size measurement device

本发明提供一种室内景观设计用尺寸测量装置，包括测量板、升降装置、旋转装置、两组对称设置的一级测量装置；旋转装置包括棘轮和棘爪；棘轮和棘爪分别通过一个转轴转动设置在测量板的背部，并互相配合；升降装置架设在棘轮上，并带动测量板上下移动；测量板的正面开设有方槽，方槽槽内通过第二转轴转动设置有齿轮；每组测量装置均包括刻度板和齿条；刻度板固定设置在方槽的槽沿上，齿条滑动设置于刻度板内，齿条与齿轮啮合；齿条的一端固定设置有限位板；方槽的槽内架设有驱动装置，驱动齿轮转动；每个齿条的另一端均设置有二级测量装置；齿条的表面沿长度方向开设有刻度。该装置能够实现不同高度、不同倾角的尺寸测量，测量精度高且范围较大。

Crankshaft main journal roundness and crankshaft coaxiality error detection device

本发明公开了一种曲轴主轴颈圆度及曲轴同轴度误差检测装置，包括：支架，具有支撑杆和底座；测量模块，用于测量待测曲轴的主轴颈圆度和同轴度；校准组件，用于对测量模块进行测量前校准；尾座顶尖固定组件，用于将待测曲轴和校准组件安装到支架上；其中，测量模块经校准后测量待测曲轴的主轴颈圆度和同轴度，以对待测曲轴的主轴颈圆度和同轴度进行误差检测。本发明的曲轴主轴颈圆度及曲轴同轴度误差检测装置操作简单、制造成本低、同时对于检测能力不需要很高的要求、测量精度达0.001mm、能够满足回转类零件的圆度和同轴度测量。

Edge plate grinding amount detection tool

本公开涉及航空发动机技术领域，特别涉及一种缘板修磨量检测工装。缘板修磨量检测工装包括：安装座，安装座用于安装叶盘扇形段，并通过卡住叶盘扇形段的上缘板和下缘板，来限制叶盘扇形段的径向位移；和两个挡板，两个挡板可周向滑动地设置于安装座上，分别用于贴靠叶盘扇形段的上下缘板的周向两端。基于此，可提高叶片扇形段的装配及返修效率。

A kind of leg measurement apparatus

本发明公开一种焊脚测量装置，包括测量尺以及辅助板，测量尺沿其长度方向设置有刻度线，辅助板垂直设置在测量尺上，且辅助板远离测量尺的一端向测量尺的宽度方向延伸，辅助部件可沿测量尺的长度方向移动。其结构简单，操作简便，能够提高焊脚测量的准确性。

Device and method for measuring bearing clearance of aero-engine

本发明公开了一种用于航空发动机轴承游隙的测量装置及测量方法，包括定位机构、分别设置在定位机构两侧且相对应的第一测量机构和第二测量机构以及设置在定位机构上的校准机构；第一测量机构的端部和第二测量机构分别通过定位机构安装在转子轴上，且第一测量机构的端部和第二测量机构的端部顶接在轴承的外钢套外壁上；其结构可靠，操作简便，测量准确，通过该装置可以装配状态测量发动机转子轴承游隙，有效的避免了测量转子轴外径和轴承内钢套内外测量带来的误差，也避免了估算方法缺陷带来的误差，提高了轴承游隙测量的准确性和可信度。

Method and device for measuring the contour of a piston ring

Verfahren zur Messung der Kontur eines mit einem Stoß versehenen unrund erzeugten Kolbenrings, indem ein offener Kolbenring auf einen rotierbaren Körper gelegt, mindestens eine der Umfangsflächen des offenen Kolbenrings im Verlauf der Rotationsbewegung des Körpers berührungslos abgetastet wird, die Messwerte in einer Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung gespeichert und mit vorgegebenen abgespeicherten Konturreferenzwerten vergleichen werden. A method of measuring the contour of a butted piston ring by placing an open piston ring on a rotatable body, scanning at least one of the peripheral surfaces of the open piston ring non-contact during the rotational movement of the body, storing the measurements in a data processing device and having predetermined values stored contour reference values are compared.

Welding line blank surface detecting device of vehicle frame line and method thereof

본 발명은 차체 용접 라인 및 파트 이송 도중의 블랭크 품질 문제 원인 파악을 용이하게 할 수 있는 차량 조립 라인의 용접 라인 블랭크 검사 제어장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명은 차량 조립 라인의 용접 라인 블랭크 검사 제어장치에 있어서, 상기 용접 라인 상에 장착되어 상기 용접 라인에 진입하는 블랭크의 이송상태를 검출하는 블랭크 이송 검출센서와; 상기 용접 라인으로 이송된 블랭크의 표면을 용접 전, 후로 각각 측정하는 블랭크 측정센서와; 상기 용접 라인에 진입되는 블랭크의 표면 데이터가 미리 저장되는 메모리와; 구동 제어신호의 입력에 따라 상기 용접 라인에 진입된 블랭크에 해당되는 스폿 용접을 수행하는 용접 로봇과; 상기 블랭크 이송 검출센서를 통해 상기 용접 라인에 블랭크가 진입되는 상태에서 상기 블랭크 측정센서로부터 측정된 블랭크 표면 데이터가 입력되면 상기 용접 로봇으로 구동 제어신호를 발생하며, 상기 블랭크에 용접이 완료된 상태에서 상기 블랭크 측정센서로부터 입력되는 블랭크 표면 데이터를 입력받아 비교 분석하여 용접 전, 후의 블랭크 표면 데이터의 차이가 미리 설정된 오차 범위 이내인가의 여부에 따라 해당되는 제어신호를 발생하는 제어부와; 상기 제어부로부터 발생하는 표시부 구동 제어신호의 입력에 따라 해당되는 블랭크 표면 데이터를 디스플레이하는 표시부와; 상기 제어부로부터 발생하는 경고부 구동 제어신호의 입력에 따라 해당되는 블랭크 표면의 이상을 경고하는 경고부를 포함하여 구성한다. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a welding line blank inspection control apparatus and method for a vehicle assembly line that can easily identify the cause of a blank quality problem during vehicle body welding line and part transfer. The present invention provides a welding line blank inspection control apparatus for a vehicle assembly line, comprising: a blank feed detection sensor mounted on the welding line and detecting a conveying state of a blank entering the welding line; A blank measuring sensor for measuring the surface of the blank transferred to the welding line before and after welding; A memory in which surface data of a blank entering the welding line is stored in advance; A welding robot that performs spot welding corresponding to a blank entered into the welding line according to a driving control signal; When the blank surface data measured by the blank measuring sensor is input while the blank enters the welding line through the blank feed detection sensor, a driving control signal is generated by the welding robot, and the welding is completed on the blank. A control unit configured to receive the blank surface data input from the blank measuring sensor and perform ...

A kind of design method of precision ECM processing cathode site consistency

本发明公开了一种精密电解加工阴极位置一致性的设计方法，在传统的工具阴极上加设了定位销，在电解设备上增加了阴极标准块装置，通过带有定位销的工具阴极与阴极标准块装置的对刀操作，记下电解设备X轴、Y轴及Z轴的标准坐标值，以后再进行工具阴极的重新安装时，以此标准值为判断基准，通过新产生的X轴、Y轴及Z轴的对刀值与标准坐标值分别进行比对，如果三者差值均小于0.05，则认为工具阴极位置一致性良好，否则就需要重新安装，直至满足要求。本方法可以对工具阴极在进行零件加工前在电解设备上三维空间安装位置的一致性进行控制，避免由于工具阴极与设备连接部位由于任何因素的影响而导致工具阴极安装的不一致。

Conditions for the harvesting of woody trees Measurement Device

본 발명은 임목수확용 수목상태 측정구에 관한 것으로, 그 목적은 임목수확을 위해 식수된 수목의 수고와 흉고직경 그리고 흉고단면적의 측정을 하나의 측정구로 모두 측정가능하도록 구성함으로써, 보다 용이하고 신속하게 그리고 측정오차를 줄여 수목상태를 측정할 수 있도록 하고, 측정구의 구입에 따른 비용을 절감시킬 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 측정인원도 줄일 수 있도록 하는 것에 있으며, 이러한 목적은 외주면에는 일단에서부터 타단까지 임목수확을 위해 식수된 수목의 수고를 측정가능하도록 수고측정표시부가 표시되고, 상기 수고측정표시부 일측에 일단에서부터 타단까지 수목의 흉고 직경을 측정자의 팔 길이에 맞게 괄약측정으로 측정할 수 있도록 흉고측정표시부가 표시되어 구비되는 바 형태의 측정바와, 상기 측정바의 타단에 형성되어 수목의 흉고단면적을 측정할 수 있도록 구비되는 흉고단면적측정편을 포함하여 이루어진 것에 의해 달성된다.

Inner wall measuring device and offset amount calculating method

The detecting tool of a kind of IC engine airframe casing bore machining accuracy in upright arrangement and method

本发明涉及一种直列内燃机机体汽缸孔加工精度的检测工装，通过水平仪调平机体，利用校准量块校准检测工装，检测工装包括连接杆，弧形定位板，条形定位板，顶丝，百分表及若干锁紧螺栓；弧形定位板和条形定位板依次垂直设置在连接杆一端；弧形定位板上设置有顶丝；条形定位板上设置有锁紧螺栓；条形定位板垂直固定设置有百分表。其方法包括以下步骤：步骤一、检测前准备；步骤二、校准；步骤三、检测。本发明的有益效果是：结构简单，使用便捷，高精度；降低了常规内燃机机体汽缸孔尺寸位置精度的检测成本；提高了检测效率；同时降低了工件转运过程的损伤风险。

Apparatus for testing d-cut of motor shaft

본 발명은 모터샤프트 D컷 검사기에 관한 것으로서, 모터샤프트를 이송컨베이어를 따라 연속적으로 공급하는 공급부; 상기 모터샤프트를 상방으로 회전시켜 모터샤프트의 D컷부를 측정 위치 상태로 유지시키기 위한 측정위치조정부; 상기 측정위치조정부에서 측정위치가 조정된 모터샤프트를 측정하여 불량여부를 판정하는 측정검사부; 및, 상기 측정검사부로부터 측정 완료 후 이송된 모터샤프트의 정상 또는 불량 여부에 따라 분류하는 선별부를 포함하는 모터샤프트 D컷 검사기에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a motor shaft D cut tester, comprising: a feeder for continuously feeding a motor shaft along a conveying conveyor; A measurement position adjusting unit for rotating the motor shaft upward to maintain the D cut portion of the motor shaft in a measurement position state; A measurement inspection unit for measuring a motor shaft whose measurement position is adjusted by the measurement position adjustment unit and determining whether the motor shaft is defective; And a selector for sorting the motor shaft D according to whether the motor shaft is normal or defective after the measurement is completed.

Device and method for distance measurement for a laser processing system, and laser processing system

Die vorliegende Offenbarung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (200) zur Abstandsmessung für ein Laserbearbeitungssystem (100), umfassend eine Kollimator-Optik (210), die eingerichtet ist, um einen optischen Messstrahl zu kollimieren, eine Ablenk-Optik (220), die eine optische Achse (201) definiert, wobei die Ablenk-Optik (220) wenigstens ein transmissives optisches Element (222, 224) umfasst, das bezüglich der optischen Achse (201) verschiebbar ist, um den kollimierten optischen Messstrahl (13) von der optischen Achse (201) abzulenken, und eine Fokussier-Optik (230), die eingerichtet ist, um den abgelenkten Messstrahl (13') auf ein Werkstück (1) zu fokussieren. The present disclosure relates to a distance measuring apparatus (200) for a laser processing system (100), comprising a collimator optic (210) arranged to collimate an optical measuring beam, a deflecting optic (220) having an optical axis (201), wherein the deflection optics (220) comprises at least one transmissive optical element (222, 224) displaceable with respect to the optical axis (201) to move the collimated optical measurement beam (13) from the optical axis (201 ) and focusing optics (230) arranged to focus the deflected measuring beam (13 ') on a workpiece (1).

Method for Determining Operability of Motor Operated Valves

본 발명은 모터 구동 밸브의 작동성 측정 방법에 관한 것이다. 이 발명은 스템과 디스크 및 시트를 포함하는 밸브와, 이 밸브를 개폐하는 모터 작동부와, 모터의 구동정지를 위한 제어수단을 포함하여 구성되는 모터 구동 밸브에서, 상기 모터의 입력값으로부터 토크, 파워 또는 RMS값등을 변수를 도출하는 단계와, 상기 밸브 스템의 변위를 측정하는 단계와, 상기 모터의 토크 또는 그외 변수와 스템의 변위의 관계를 분석하는 단계와, 상기 밸브 디스크가 상기 밸브 시트에 시팅 될 때, 스템 변위에 대한 모터 토크 또는 그외 변수들의 미분값을 구하는 단계를 포함한다. 이에 더해 일정한 값을 가지는 밸브의 탄성계수와 상기 미분값을 이용하여 상기 밸브 스템과 스템 너트 사이의 마찰 계수를 구하여 스템에 작용하는 힘을 구하는 단계 또는 일정한 값을 가지는 밸브의 탄성계수와 상기 미분값을 이용하여 상기 밸브 스템과 스템 너트 사이의 윤활 상태를 측정하는 단계를 더 포함한다. The present invention relates to a method of measuring the operability of a motor drive valve. The present invention provides a motor drive valve comprising a valve including a stem, a disk and a seat, a motor operating part for opening and closing the valve, and a control means for stopping the driving of the motor, the torque from the input value of the motor, Deriving a variable such as power or RMS value, measuring displacement of the valve stem, analyzing the relationship between torque of the motor or other variable and the displacement of the stem, and the valve disc When seated, obtaining a derivative of motor torque or other variables relative to stem displacement. In addition, a coefficient of friction between the valve stem and the stem nut is obtained by using the elastic modulus and the derivative of the valve having a constant value, or a force acting on the stem, or the elastic modulus and the derivative of the valve having a constant value. Measuring the lubrication state between the valve stem and the stem nut using a. 이러한 방법에 의하여 모터 구동 밸브의 윤활 상태 및 스템에 작용하는 힘을 더욱 정확하고 간편하게 측정할 수 있다. In this way, the lubrication of the motor-drive valve and the force acting on the stem can be measured more accurately and simply.

A kind of measuring device

本发明提供了一种测量装置，涉及机械测量领域，解决现有车门密封间隙不便测量的问题，该装置包括：采用磁性材料制成的底座；设置于底座侧面上的可旋转结构，可旋转结构第一连接板的第二端与第二连接板的第一端铰接，第二连接板的第二端与第三连接板的第一端铰接，第三连接板的第二端与第四连接板的第一端铰接，第四连接板的第二端与第一连接板的第一端铰接；第四连接板设置于底座的侧面上，第二连接板远离底座的侧面与底座远离第四连接板的侧面平行；第一连接板与第二连接板、第二连接板与第三连接板、第三连接板与第四连接板及第四连接板与第一连接板的铰接处中的一处或多处具有阻尼。本发明的方案可准确测量车门密封间隙等狭小间隙。

Measuring device for measuring rotating body macro geometry

Vorrichtung (10) zum Einmessen einer Rotationskörper-Makrogeometrie, enthaltend ein Gehäuse (14) mit einer Aussparung, geeignet zum Hineinsetzen eines zu messenden Bauteils (12), und mit einer gegen das Gehäuse (14) beweglichen Zapfenoberfläche (30), die in unterschiedlichen Positionen gegen das Gehäuse (14) fixierbar ist, und mit einem gegen das Gehäuse (14) beweglichen Messzapfen (36), der mit einer Messeinrichtung (38, 40) verbunden ist, wobei die Vorrichtung (10) zusätzlich eine weitere Zapfenoberfläche (34) eines Stellzapfens (32) umfasst, die gegen das Gehäuse (14) in unterschiedlichen Positionen fixierbar ist, wobei sich die Zapfenoberfläche (30) und die weitere Zapfenoberfläche (34) an unterschiedlichen Seiten von der Ebene (I) befinden, die durch den Punkt des Kontaktes mit dem Messzapfen (36), durch die zu messende Oberfläche des Bauteils (12) und längs durch den dazu passenden Schnittdurchmesser des durch den Punkt des Kontaktes mit dem Messzapfen (36) und durch die Punkte der Kontakte mit der Zapfenoberfläche (30) und der weiteren Zapfenoberfläche (34) verlaufenden Schnittes des zu messenden Bauteils (12) verläuft,dadurch gekennzeichnet,- dass das Gehäuse (14) sowohl mit der Möglichkeit der Bewegung des Messzapfens (36) in der Richtung senkrecht der zu messenden Oberfläche versehen ist als auch mit der Möglichkeit der Bewegung des Messzapfens (36) in einer Führung (62) in Richtung parallel zur Rotationsachse des zu messenden Bauteils (12) senkrecht zur senkrechten Bewegung des Messzapfens (36) versehen ist,- dass die Vorrichtung (10) mit einer Messeinrichtung (38, 40) zum Einmessen der Bewegung des Messzapfens (36) versehen ist, und- dass das Gehäuse (14) mit einer Stange (42) fest verbunden ist, die eine Möglichkeit der linearen und winkeligen Bewegungen hat, wobei die Vorrichtung (10) mit einem Längenmesser (52) und/oder Bewegungsmesser (56) zum Einmessen der lineare Bewegung sowie mit einer Messeinrichtung (58) zum Einmessen der winkeligen Bewegung ...

Pipe expending rate measurement apparatus

본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 확관율 측정장치는 상부프레스 또는 하부프레스 중 어느 하나가 승강 가능하게 제공된 압착유닛; 상기 하부프레스에 안착되고, 상기 압착유닛에 연계하여 상부에 삽입되는 관부재의 하부를 확관시키도록 단면경이 확대되는 확관유도부; 및 상기 확관유도부에 의해 확관되는 관부재의 변형량을 측정하는 변형량 측정유닛;을 포함한다. Expansion rate measuring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is any one of the upper press or the lower press is provided with a pressing unit capable of lifting; An expansion pipe induction part seated on the lower press and having a cross-sectional diameter enlarged to expand a lower part of the pipe member inserted in the upper part in connection with the pressing unit; And a deformation amount measuring unit for measuring a deformation amount of the pipe member expanded by the expansion pipe induction part.

A kind of online appearance of weld visible detection method based on double structure light

本发明公开了一种基于双线结构光的在线焊缝成型视觉检测方法，在不同曝光时间下，对标定板进行采样，实现线结构光的标定；三维重建后，使用标准平面，在母板上对重建结果进行校正；最后结合前后两条线结构光的三维重建结果，对两个三维曲面进行匹配，可以在线获得焊接前后，母板上同一位置的三维数据；同时在线获取焊缝粗糙度、高度、宽度等结果。本发明方法可以在母板不平整，如堆焊等情况下，取得较好结果；母板平整的情况下，亦可实现功能。本发明方法能够有效提高标定精度和三维重建精度，并对焊缝成型结果进行多角度的分析。

Means for measuring a diameter

A diameter measuring instrument that comprises a straight - edge and two legs or jaws, wherewith the distance between the legs can be read-off. The invention is characterized in that the straightedge (2) is provided with a leg (3) which is fixed in relation to the straightedge and a leg (4) which is movable rela¬ tive to the straightedge, or alternatively with two legs that are movable relative to the straightedge; in that each leg (3, 4) includes a laser (5, 6) which is designed to emit a visible laser beam (7, 8) in a direction that coincides with the length direction of respective legs (3, 4); and in that the laser beams (7, 8) are parallel to one another.

Fastener for a measurement caliper

Fastener in a harvester for a measurement caliper for measuring of the diameter of trees, which caliper (2) comprises a ruler (3) with a fixed and a movable shank (4,5) and a housing (6) arranged by the fixed shank, which housing (6) contains electronics for a measurement system belonging to the caliper as well as a display. The invention is characterized in that the fastener (1) comprises a first (7) and a second (8) U-shaped respective fastening means, arranged at a distance from each other, as well as a third (9) U-shaped fastening means in which the U is located perpendicularly to the U:s of the first (7) and second (8) fastening means, respectively, in that the third fastening means (9) is located outside a line through the first and second fastening means and beyond one of the first and second fastening means, in that the first (7) and second (8) fastening means have respective inner dimensions that correspond to the outer dimensions of the caliper's ruler (3), and are arranged so that the caliper's ruler (3) can abut against the respective bottom (15) of the first (7) and second (8) fastening means, in that the third fastening means (9) has an inner width that corresponds to the total width of the shanks (4,5), or their fastening arrangement, when these are translated into abutment against one another.

Device and method for pre-checking involution state of aircraft engine and radiator

本发明涉及航空发动机与散热器对合装机技术领域，尤其涉及一种航空发动机与散热器的对合状态预先检查装置及方法。所述装置包括调平支撑座组件、支撑支柱、散热器定位安装组件、检查圈支撑组件、间隙调整垫片和对用于检查散热器对合面阶差间隙的对合面检查圈；采用该装置，在散热器与发动机对合前进行预先检查并获得修配参数，可以方便快速的在发动机和散热器对合前完成散热器的修配工作，提高了对合和修配效率。

Method and device for detecting installation position of drive shafting in marine propelling device, and program for detecting the installation position

Installation heights are temporarily set as data regarding bearings other than a reference bearing at a reference installation height on a crankshaft and a propeller shaft, and crankshaft deflection on each crank throw and a bearing load of the propeller shaft are calculated based on the temporary installation heights by using transfer-matrix method. And then, an evaluation value is calculated based on a difference between a calculated deflection value and an actually measured deflection value and a difference between a calculated bearing load value and a measured bearing load value. The evaluation value and a permissible value are compared with each other. When the evaluation value-exceeds the permissible value, binary temporary installation heights are newly generated by a.genetic algorithm, and an evaluation value is calculated again based on the new temporary installation heights. Then, the same steps are repeated until the evaluation value is equal to or smaller than a permissible value.

A kind of steam-electric generating set shafting bias on-line monitoring system and its monitoring method

本发明公开了一种汽轮发电机组轴系偏心在线监测系统及其监测方法，通过偏心传感器和各轴瓦处的振动传感器的最大电压和最小电压的差值，偏心传感器和各轴瓦处的振动传感器与键相传感器的夹角以及偏心传感器和各轴瓦处的振动传感器的系数，实时计算偏心传感器和各轴瓦处的振动传感器处轴系偏心的幅值和相位，并将计算值送到操作员计算机上实时显示，使得操作人员实时掌握汽轮发电机组轴系偏心的变化情况，且检测装置始终安装在电厂设备上，避免了现有技术需拆装检测装置造成的不能实时在线监测引起的时间限制。

Device for measuring position of engine piston

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE TILT ANGLE OF THE SURFACE OF A WORKPIECE

L'invention concerne un dispositif de mesure de l'angle d'inclinaison de la surface d'une pièce usinée, et en particulier de l'angle de flanc d'un segment de piston de section transversale trapézoïdale, comportant un palpeur 2 applicable à la surface de la pièce 1, se terminant par une pointe 4 en forme de couteau 3, montée oscillante et épousant l'inclinaison de ladite surface et dont les oscillations sont transmises à une bobine d'induction 18 les transformant en signaux électriques dont l'interprétation donnera les mesures recherchées. Le dispositif permet une plus grande précision même dans les mesures effectuées en série. The invention relates to a device for measuring the angle of inclination of the surface of a workpiece, and in particular the flank angle of a piston ring of trapezoidal cross section, comprising a probe 2 applicable to the surface of the part 1, ending in a point 4 in the form of a knife 3, mounted oscillating and matching the inclination of said surface and whose oscillations are transmitted to an induction coil 18 transforming them into electrical signals whose interpretation will give the desired measurements. The device allows greater precision even in measurements carried out in series.

Height measuring device

Gap adjusting and measuring rule - has hard metal graduated ring of varying thickness for direct read=out

The rule of thickners which increases along its length allows the gap of a motor vehicle spark plug to be adjusted. The rule has a thickness which varies from a min. to a max. along its length and is made of hard metal. To adjust a gap, it is slid by force into the gap to open it. The required gap is obtd. by sliding it until the required graduation mark is reached. A circular rule is formed by a cylindrical assembly whose walls vary in thickness as required. A base ensures the rigidity of this assembly.

Forestry slide gauge with compensation in circumference and diameter, setting device and claw, made of light alloy

The invention relates to the development of a graduated rule allowing measurement: - on one face, of the circumference to within one centimetre and per class of ten centimetres on the basis of a diameter measurement of any tree or other object; - and, on the other face, the diameter, to within a half-centimetre, and per class at five centimetre intervals, starting from a diameter measurement of any tree or other object. This tool can also be used as a setting device for measuring lengths from the ground, and as a claw for marking the lengths or the trees measured. This apparatus is particularly well suited to volume measurement of trees of any species whether standing or felled.

Rotation sensor

Capteur de rotation Système, comportant : un arbre tournant autour d'un axe de rotation, l'arbre étant l'un d'un arbre d'une transmission d'un véhicule, d'un arbre d'un moteur à courant continu sans balai ou d'un arbre d'un essieu de roue d'un véhicule ; un aimant (220) ; un élément (210) formant capteur sensible au champ magnétique disposé dans le champ magnétique de l'aimant et configuré pour détecter un angle d'orientation du champ magnétique ; une mémoire (260) mémorisant une application de front d'impulsion aux angles d'orientation ; un circuit (230) de sortie électronique comportant un générateur (250) de configuration d'impulsion qui est configuré pour produire un signal (PP) qui comprend une configuration d'impulsion en fonction de l'angle d'orientation et de l'application mémorisée et un générateur (270) de signal d'angle absolu configuré pour produire un signal (AAS) représentant l'angle d'orientation en valeur absolue de l'arbre (100), à partir de l'angle d'orientation détecté ; et un sélecteur (280) de mode pour sélectionner un premier mode de fonctionnement dans lequel le circuit (230) de sortie sort le signal (PP) comme signal OUT de sortie ou un deuxième mode de fonctionnement dans lequel le circuit de sortie (230) sort le signal (AAS) comme signal OUT de sortie. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 2 Rotation sensor System, comprising: a shaft rotating around an axis of rotation, the shaft being one of a shaft of a vehicle transmission, of a shaft of a DC motor without broom or a shaft of a wheel axle of a vehicle; a magnet (220); a magnetic field sensitive sensor element (210) disposed in the magnetic field of the magnet and configured to detect an orientation angle of the magnetic field; a memory (260) storing a pulse edge application at the angles of orientation; an electronic output circuit (230) having a pulse pattern generator (250) that is configured ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMAGING A PLANT

L'invention concerne un dispositif (10) d'acquisition d'images d'un végétal, qui comporte : - i) une première structure (60) délimitant une cavité (33) de réception d'une partie à imager du végétal, la cavité présentant un axe longitudinal (13) et une ouverture (65) à une de ses extrémités et étant délimitée par une paroi transparente formant une fenêtre (12) d'observation de la partie à imager; - ii) une seconde structure (61) s'étendant autour de la fenêtre (12) et montée mobile en translation selon l'axe longitudinal (13) par rapport à la première structure, et comportant : - une optique réflective (11, 19) évidée s'étendant autour de la fenêtre et comportant une surface (19) réfléchissante dirigée vers l'axe longitudinal; - plusieurs capteurs d'image (18) régulièrement répartis autour de la fenêtre (12), le champ de vision (77) de chaque capteur incluant au moins une partie de l'optique réflective de façon à capter des images de la partie végétale entourée par la fenêtre qui sont réfléchies par l'optique réflective; - iii) un actionneur (64) pour entrainer la seconde structure en mouvement par rapport à la première structure, le long de l'axe longitudinal. The invention relates to a device (10) for acquiring images of a plant, which comprises: - i) a first structure (60) delimiting a cavity (33) for receiving a part to be imaged from the plant, the cavity having a longitudinal axis (13) and an opening (65) at one of its ends and being delimited by a transparent wall forming a window (12) for observation of the part to be imaged; ii) a second structure (61) extending around the window (12) and mounted to move in translation along the longitudinal axis (13) with respect to the first structure, and comprising: - a reflective optic (11, 19 ) recess extending around the window and having a reflective surface (19) directed towards the longitudinal axis; a plurality of image sensors (18) regularly distributed ...

Pneumatic equipment for weld control

Weld profiles on curved surfaces, e.g. parallel vanes attached to heat exchanger tubes, may be measured by a dual compressed air system. This comprises a main feed nozzle delivering air at fixed static pressure, with attached manometer, and a secondary nozzle delivering air continuously at a given pressure. Variation in static pressure in secondary line is due to non-uniformity in weld geometry, and may be used to set off alarm signal or recording device. System is attached to wheeled carriage running between vanes with centralising rod at end.

COMPASS FORESTIER COMPUTERIZED

Patent FR2078424A5

FOREST SLIDING FOOT COMPENSATED IN CIRCUMFERENCES AND DIAMETERS, METER AND CLAWER, LIGHT ALLOY

GAUGE FOR CONTROLLING PLAY BETWEEN CAMS OF A CAMSHAFT AND CORRESPONDING VALVES

CETTE JAUGE, CONCUE POUR MESURER LE JEU ENTRE UNE CAME 1 DE L'ARBRE 2 A CAMES D'UN MOTEUR ET LA SOUPAPE CORRESPONDANTE 5 PENDANT LA ROTATION DE L'ARBRE A CAMES, COMPORTE UN PREMIER PALPEUR MOBILE II AGENCE DE FACON A VENIR EN APPUI CONTRE LE PROFIL DE LA CAME 1 ET UN SECOND PALPEUR MOBILE 26 AGENCE DE FACON A ENTRER EN CONTACT AVEC UNE SURFACE, QUI FAIT FACE A LA CAME 1 SUR LA SOUPAPE 5 OU SUR UN ELEMENT 3 ASSOCIE A LA SOUPAPE. UN DISPOSITIF DE RETRACTION 17-24 PEUT DEPLACER LE SECOND PALPEUR 26 ENTRE UNE POSITION DE REPOS ET UNE POSITION DE FONCTIONNEMENT. DES TETES DE JAUGEAGE 7, 8 PRODUISENT DES SIGNAUX FONCTION DES POSITIONS RECIPROQUES DES PREMIER ET SECOND PALPEURS 11, 26 ET UN CIRCUIT DE TRAITEMENT TRAITE CES SIGNAUX POUR DETERMINER LE JEU.

ELECTRONIC CUBING DEVICE FOR FELLED TIMBER LOG, AND CUBING METHOD USING SUCH A DEVICE

Determination of thickness of a tree trunk

Method and device for the determination of a thickness of a crosssection (S) of a tree trunk (30) received in a harvesting assembly (10) comprising a pair of opposite feed wheels (14) engaging with the tree trunk and a delimbing knife (18) abutting against the tree trunk. The mutual position of the feed wheels is detected as a measure of a transverse dimension (D1) of the cross-section of the tree trunk. The position of the delimbing knife (18) in relation to an abutment surface (22) of the tree trunk opposite thereto is detected as a measure of an additional transverse dimension (D2) of the cross-section (S) of the tree trunk, which additional transverse dimension forms an essentially right angle with the first-mentioned transverse dimension. The thickness of the cross-section (S) of the tree trunk is calculated based on the two measures of the transverse dimensions (D1, D2).

Computerised forestry compasses

L'INVENTION EST CARACTERISEE PAR LES PERFECTIONNEMENTS APPORTES AU COMPAS FORESTIER UTILISE POUR MESURER LE DIAMETRE DES ARBRES, TANT PAR LES FORMES ET MATERIAUX UTILISES QUE PAR L'ADAPTATION DE COMPOSANTS ELECTRONIQUES POUR SAISIR ET MEMORISER LES MESURES. L'APPAREIL EST COMPOSE DE DEUX BRANCHES 1, 3 FIXEES SUR DES COULISSEAUX 5, 6, QUI PEUVENT ETRE DE-ASSEMBLEES, POSITIONNEES ET VERROUILLEES SUR LA REGLE RIGIDE 2 GRACE A UN LEVIER 7 ENGAGEANT UNE CAME DANS UNE DES ENCOCHES 9 PRATIQUEES SUR UNE FACE LATERALE DE LA REGLE. OUTRE UNE GRADUATION CENTIMETRIQUE 9, UN RUBAN, ENTRAINE PAR LA BRANCHE MOBILE, EST DOTE DE SIGNAUX CODES GROUPES CORRESPONDANT A UNE LONGUEUR UNITAIRE. UN GROUPE DE DETECTEURS ASSURE LA LECTURE ET L'INTERPRETATION DU GROUPE DE SIGNAUX QUI LUI EST PRESENTE AFIN QU'UN TERMINALMEMOIRE 4 ASSURE L'AFFICHAGE NUMERIQUE ET LA MEMORISATION SOUS UN FORMAT INFORMATIQUE STANDARD POUR TRANSFERT A UN ORDINATEUR EXTERIEUR.

CLEARANCE GAUGE BETWEEN THE CAMS OF A CAMSHAFT AND THE CORRESPONDING VALVES

Rotation sensor

Capteur de rotation Système, comportant : un arbre tournant autour d'un axe de rotation, l'arbre étant l'un d'un arbre d'une transmission d'un véhicule, d'un arbre d'un moteur à courant continu sans balai ou d'un arbre d'un essieu de roue d'un véhicule ; un aimant (220) ; un élément (210) formant capteur sensible au champ magnétique disposé dans le champ magnétique de l'aimant et configuré pour détecter un angle d'orientation du champ magnétique ; une mémoire (260) mémorisant une application de front d'impulsion aux angles d'orientation ; un circuit (230) de sortie électronique comportant un générateur (250) de configuration d'impulsion qui est configuré pour produire un signal (PP) qui comprend une configuration d'impulsion en fonction de l'angle d'orientation et de l'application mémorisée et un générateur (270) de signal d'angle absolu configuré pour produire un signal (AAS) représentant l'angle d'orientation en valeur absolue de l'arbre (100), à partir de l'angle d'orientation détecté ; et un sélecteur (280) de mode pour sélectionner un premier mode de fonctionnement dans lequel le circuit (230) de sortie sort le signal (PP) comme signal OUT de sortie ou un deuxième mode de fonctionnement dans lequel le circuit de sortie (230) sort le signal (AAS) comme signal OUT de sortie. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 2 Rotation sensor System, comprising: a shaft rotating about an axis of rotation, the shaft being one of a shaft of a transmission of a vehicle, of a shaft of a direct current motor without broom or shaft of a wheel axle of a vehicle; a magnet (220); a magnetic field sensitive sensor element (210) disposed in the magnetic field of the magnet and configured to detect an orientation angle of the magnetic field; a memory (260) storing a pulse edge application to the orientation angles; an electronic output circuit (230) including a pulse pattern generator (250) ...

Method for monitoring a laser machining process and associated laser machining system

本发明涉及提供了一种用于在激光加工过程期间确定蒸汽毛细管的深度的方法，该方法包括：将加工激光束照射到至少一个工件上用于形成蒸汽毛细管，其中，加工激光束通过第一偏转装置在工件上沿着加工路径在第一扫描场内偏转；将光学测量射束照射到工件上，其中，光学测量射束通过第二偏转装置在工件上相对于加工激光束沿着探测路径在探测区域内偏转，并且随后通过第一偏转装置与加工激光束一起偏转；基于光学测量射束的由工件反射的份额沿着探测路径检测距离测量值；基于所检测的距离测量值确定蒸汽毛细管中的一个的深度和/或位置，其中，基于加工激光束的位置和/或基于加工激光束的偏转和/或基于加工激光束通过第一偏转装置的偏转来确定探测区域的大小。此外，提出一种所属的激光加工系统。

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE PENETRATION DEPTH OF A WELD JOINT DURING LOAD-BEARING WELDING

Tool for measuring the volume of bark on trees which have been felled, comprises caliper feelers, sliding head on ruler with integral measurement of displacement and electronic calculator

Dispositif (1) de mesure des paramètres dimensionnels d'une grume de bois abattu comprenant :- un pied à coulisse (2) permettant la mesure du diamètre de grume, ledit pied à coulisse (2) étant constitué d'une règle (10) et d'un organe déplaçable (12), et étant équipé de moyens de mesure (4, 26) du déplacement de l'organe déplaçable (12) sur la règle (10);- des moyens électroniques (20) aptes à traiter le signal issu desdits moyens demesure pour déterminer le diamètre de la grume;caractérisé ce que :- il comporte en outre, des moyens (4) pour mesurer la longueur de la grume, lesdits moyens étant connectés auxdits moyens électroniques (20); - et en ce que les moyens électroniques (20) sont aptes à :calculer la moitié de ladite longueur (L) de la grume;informer l'utilisateur lorsque lesdits moyens de mesure (4) de longueur sont dans une position correspondant à la moitié de la longueur de la grume, pour indiquer à l'utilisateur le niveau de la grume où il doit en mesurer le diamètre;déterminer le volume de la grume à partir des signaux issus des moyens de mesure du diamètre et de longueur de la grume.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PLANT COVER HEIGHT

L'invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé associé de mesure de hauteur de couvert végétal. Ce dispositif (2) comporte un dispositif de support (8) portatif, un dispositif d'acquisition de mesures (16) comportant capteur à ultrasons (18) fixé audit dispositif de support (8), un microprocesseur programmable (22) et une carte mémoire (24), la carte mémoire étant adaptée à mémoriser des mesures de hauteur acquises. Il comporte également un dispositif de commande (30), comportant une interface homme-machine (32), le dispositif de commande (30) étant adapté à commander le dispositif d'acquisition (16) et à recevoir des résultats de mesure de hauteur transmis par le dispositif d'acquisition de mesures. Ce dispositif de support (8) portatif comporte un premier bras de support (10) et un deuxième bras de support (12) perpendiculaire au premier bras de support (10), le dispositif d'acquisition (16) étant fixé sur le deuxième bras de support (12) de manière à ce que capteur à ultrasons (18) soit adapté à émettre des ultrasons (19) au-dessus dudit couvert végétal à mesurer. The invention relates to a device and an associated method for measuring the height of vegetation cover. The device (2) comprises a portable support device (8), a measurement acquisition device (16) comprising an ultrasonic sensor (18) fixed to said support device (8), a programmable microprocessor (22) and a card memory (24), the memory card being adapted to store acquired height measurements. It also comprises a control device (30), comprising a man-machine interface (32), the control device (30) being adapted to control the acquisition device (16) and to receive transmitted height measurement results. by the measurement acquisition device. This portable support device (8) comprises a first support arm (10) and a second support arm (12) perpendicular to the first support arm (10), the acquisition device (16) being fixed on the second arm support (12) so that the ultrasonic sensor ...