Goods & Services

Downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Downloadable and recorded content; software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; databases; electronic databases recorded on computer media; interactive database software; production support software; virtual assistant software; optimisation software; computer programmes for image processing; downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis. It services; software development, programming and implementation; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service (paas); technical data analysis services; computer programming services for data analysis; measurement evaluation services; development of databases; updating of software databases.

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems [included in this class] consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test stands, personal computers, data processing equipment for sequence control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography]. Lighting apparatus for quality assurance systems; lighting and lighting reflectors; lighting apparatus; luminaires. Installation, commissioning and repair of electronic and mechanical installations for industrial quality control and production; machinery installation, maintenance and repair; installation, repair and maintenance of testing and quality control devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical). Development of hardware and software for data processing, in particular for multidimensional signal processing, sequence control, statistical analysis, quality assurance, communication, data storage and user training; IT services; software development, programming and implementation; computer hardware development; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service (paas); rental of computer hardware and facilities; testing, authentication and quality control; science and technology services; engineering services; engineering design and consultancy; quality control.

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in this class), in particular for lids and closures, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular consisting of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, pcs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Apparatus for the processing of images; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis. It services; software development, programming and implementation; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service (paas); technical data analysis services; computer programming services for the analysis of data; measurement evaluation services.

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems [included in this class] consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test stands, personal computers, data processing equipment for sequence control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography]. Lighting apparatus for quality assurance systems; lighting and lighting reflectors; lighting apparatus; luminaires. Installation, commissioning and repair of electronic and mechanical installations for industrial quality control and production; machinery installation, maintenance and repair; installation, repair and maintenance of testing and quality control devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical). Development of hardware and software for data processing, in particular for multidimensional signal processing, sequence control, statistical analysis, quality assurance, communication, data storage and user training; IT services; software development, programming and implementation; computer hardware development; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service (paas); rental of computer hardware and facilities; testing, authentication and quality control; science and technology services; engineering services; engineering design and consultancy; quality control.

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in this class), in particular for labels, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, pcs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in this class), in particular for preforms, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular consisting of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, pcs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in this class), in particular for plastic bottles, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, pcs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

(1) Quality assurance systems [included in this class] consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test stands, personal computers, data processing equipment for sequence control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography]. (2) Lighting apparatus for quality assurance systems; lighting and lighting reflectors; lighting apparatus; luminaires. (1) Installation, commissioning and repair of electronic and mechanical installations for industrial quality control and production; machinery installation, maintenance and repair; installation, repair and maintenance of testing and quality control devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical). (2) Development of hardware and software for data processing, in particular for multidimensional signal processing, sequence control, statistical analysis, quality assurance, communication, data storage and user training; IT services; software development, programming and implementation; computer hardware development; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service (paas); rental of computer hardware and facilities; testing, authentication and quality control; science and technology services; engineering services; engineering design and consultancy; quality control.

Goods & Services

(1) Quality assurance systems [included in this class] consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test stands, personal computers, data processing equipment for sequence control, monitors and processors; downloadable and recorded content; software; testing software; software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; computer programmes for image processing; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; testing and quality control equipment; information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); optical apparatus, instruments, enhancers and correctors; apparatus for the processing of images; electrical switch cabinets; electric control panels; cameras [photography]. (2) Lighting apparatus for quality assurance systems; lighting and lighting reflectors; lighting apparatus; luminaires. (1) Installation, commissioning and repair of electronic and mechanical installations for industrial quality control and production; machinery installation, maintenance and repair; installation, repair and maintenance of testing and quality control devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical). (2) Development of hardware and software for data processing, in particular for multidimensional signal processing, sequence control, statistical analysis, quality assurance, communication, data storage and user training; IT services; software development, programming and implementation; computer hardware development; hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; platform as a service (paas); rental of computer hardware and facilities; testing, authentication and quality control; science and technology services; engineering services; engineering design and consultancy; quality control.

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in class 9), in particular for lids and closures, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular consisting of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, PCs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; Testing and quality control equipment; Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Optical apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; Apparatus for the processing of images; Electrical switch cabinets; Electric control panels; Cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in class 9), in particular for labels, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, PCs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; Testing and quality control equipment; Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Optical apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; Apparatus for the processing of images; Electrical switch cabinets; Electric control panels; Cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in class 9), in particular for plastic bottles, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, PCs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; Testing and quality control equipment; Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Optical apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; Apparatus for the processing of images; Electrical switch cabinets; Electric control panels; Cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems [included in class 9] consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test stands, personal computers, data processing equipment for sequence control, monitors and processors; Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; Testing and quality control equipment; Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Optical apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; Apparatus for the processing of images; Electrical switch cabinets; Electric control panels; Cameras [photography]. Lighting for quality assurance systems; Lighting and lighting reflectors; Lighting apparatus; Luminaires. Installation, commissioning and repair of electronic and mechanical installations for industrial quality control and production; Machinery installation, maintenance and repair; installation, repair and maintenance of testing and quality control devices; Installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; Installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical). Development of hardware and software for data processing, in particular for multidimensional signal processing, sequence control, statistical analysis, quality assurance, communication, data storage and user training; IT services; Software development, programming and implementation; Computer hardware development; Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; Platform as a service (PaaS); Rental of computer hardware and facilities; Testing, authentication and quality control; Science and technology services; Engineering services; Engineering design and consultancy; Quality control.

Goods & Services

Apparatus for the processing of images; Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis. IT services; Software development, programming and implementation; Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; Platform as a service (PaaS); Technical data analysis services; Computer services for the analysis of data; Measurement evaluation services.

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems (included in class 9), in particular for preforms, consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular consisting of cameras, mechanical test fixtures, PCs, data processing installations for process control, monitors and processors; Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; Testing and quality control equipment; Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Optical apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; Apparatus for the processing of images; Electrical switch cabinets; Electric control panels; Cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; Testing and quality control equipment; Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Optical apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; Apparatus for the processing of images; Electrical switch cabinets; Electric control panels; Cameras [photography].

Goods & Services

Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Databases; Electronic databases recorded on computer media; Interactive database software; Production support software; Virtual assistant software; Optimisation software; Computer programmes for image processing; Downloadable computer software for remote monitoring and analysis. IT services; Software development, programming and implementation; Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; Platform as a service (PaaS); Technical data analysis services; Computer services for the analysis of data; Measurement evaluation services; Development of databases; Updating of software databases.

Goods & Services

Quality assurance systems [included in class 9] consisting of hardware and software components, and in particular of cameras, mechanical test stands, personal computers, data processing equipment for sequence control, monitors and processors; Downloadable and recorded content; Software; Testing software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Computer programmes for image processing; Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; Testing and quality control equipment; Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Optical apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; Apparatus for the processing of images; Electrical switch cabinets; Electric control panels; Cameras [photography]. Lighting for quality assurance systems; Lighting and lighting reflectors; Lighting apparatus; Luminaires. Installation, commissioning and repair of electronic and mechanical installations for industrial quality control and production; Machinery installation, maintenance and repair; installation, repair and maintenance of testing and quality control devices; Installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; Installation, maintenance and repair of the following goods: Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical). Development of hardware and software for data processing, in particular for multidimensional signal processing, sequence control, statistical analysis, quality assurance, communication, data storage and user training; IT services; Software development, programming and implementation; Computer hardware development; Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; Platform as a service (PaaS); Rental of computer hardware and facilities; Testing, authentication and quality control; Science and technology services; Engineering services; Engineering design and consultancy; Quality control.

Abstract

The invention relates to a compact device (1), that can be easily integrated into the system environment of an injection moulding machine, for optically checking objects, wherein the objects to be checked move from the top edge (3.1) to the lower edge (3.2) on an inclined panel (3). The viewing angle of multiple image-recording units (6) capture the entire width of the panel and synchronously record multiple respective digital images of the objects moving on the panel. Ejection fingers (4), which can be pivoted individually by a separate drive, are arranged in parallel next to one another on the lower edge of the panel. A processing unit (7) of the device is programmed to identify all objects fully displayed in the images, to check each identified object for at least one feature, to track said object and to calculate at what time and in which rotational position each identified object reaches a position in the region of the ejection fingers, wherein, depending on this calculation and the result of the test, the drive of at least one ejection finger is actuated in a targeted manner in order to eject the identified object.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
• G01N 21/952 - Inspecting the exterior surface of cylindrical bodies or wires

Abstract

In order to produce a test system for testing, by means of a multi-camera system, objects that are to be tested from all sides and have a position variance about a vertical axis, according to the invention, a motor-driven rotary plate which is rotatable about an axis of rotation can be temporarily introduced into an already existing test area of the test system. A reference object for the matching objects to be tested is placed by its standing surface on the rotary plate. By means of the image capture devices already present in the test area, a plurality of reference images of the reference object are captured in different rotary positions of the rotary plate and are stored in a processing unit for the images. After the reference images have been captured, the rotary plate is removed from the test area, and the control operation of the test system for capturing test images of the objects to be tested can begin.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/952 - Inspecting the exterior surface of cylindrical bodies or wires
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/292 - Multi-camera tracking

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a folding device which allows reliable folding of the locking elements of a plastic closure at high speed and, in particular, does not require a specific orientation of each individual plastic closure relative to the folding tool. Each plastic closure is brought continuously between a pressure face interacting with the upper edge of the locking elements and a guide face in a folding region. The pressure face and the guide face are arranged relative to one another in the folding region in such a way that the upper edge of a guarantee strip of each plastic closure temporarily rests, in particular annularly, against the pressure face after the folding process.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 53/02 - Bending or folding
• B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
• B29L 31/56 - Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like
• B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers

Abstract

A device and method tests preforms that are rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis of rotation during their conveyance along a conveyance path. The device and method tests only a statistically relevant number of produced preforms, thus allowing substantial reduction in the constructive complexity required for aligning the preforms prior to being tested. A certain number of preforms that have not been correctly aligned are allowed to continue along the conveyance path without being tested.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 49/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
• B29C 49/42 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B65G 47/244 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning them about an axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying plane
• G01M 11/08 - Testing mechanical properties

Abstract

A separating device of an optical testing unit for testing rotationally symmetrical test objects includes two corresponding pocket wheels, each having a plurality of pockets distributed uniformly over a circumference. The pocket wheels rotate synchronously in opposite directions about parallel axes in response to a drive. A continuous conveyor transports the test objects on a transporting plane. Depending on the geometry of the test objects, the distances between the respective pocket wheels and between the pocket wheels and the transporting plane are determined so that the test objects, which are fed via and accumulating section, are moved between the pocket wheels while being guided by two pockets of the two pocket wheels and are released by the two pockets downstream of an engagement section. Once released the test objects are accelerated to a higher transporting speed in an accelerating section of the continuous conveyor and are separated as a result.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/02 - Measures preceding sorting, e.g. arranging articles in a stream, orientating
• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
• B65G 47/28 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a single conveyor
• B65G 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements

Abstract

A method and a device for detecting a geometric feature of consistent molded parts takes into account the different stages of cooling due to different durations of transport of the individual removed molded parts to the inspection system. Both the geometric feature and the temperature of each molded part is measured. The detected geometric features are corrected using a calibration function taking into account the measured temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
• B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
• G01B 5/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for sorting and transporting at least two types of objects, for example container closures with different diameters, comprising a continuous conveyor with a conveyor belt which runs in a conveying direction. The conveyor belt has a plurality of carriers for the objects, said carriers being designed as profiled strips, and the conveyor belt first runs through a loading part and then through a sorting and steep conveying part, which conveys the objects upwards, in the conveying direction. Each profiled strip has a first and a second support surface, said support surfaces having different dimensions. The conveyor belt can be selectively used in a first or second running direction in the continuous conveyor such that in the first running direction of the conveyor belt, the first support surface is the front support surface in the conveying direction and in the second running direction of the conveyor belt, the second support surface is the front support surface in the conveying direction. No changeover part in the form of another conveyor belt must be provided in order to sort the at least two object types. It is only necessary to uninstall the conveyor belt and mount same on the continuous conveyor in the opposite running direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• B65G 47/256 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles removing incorrectly orientated articles
• B67B 3/064 - Feeding caps to capping heads from a hopper

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for testing preforms (2) during their conveyance along a conveyance path (11) by means of a conveyance device (8), the preforms being rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis of rotation (3) and only a statistically relevant number of produced preforms (2) being tested, thus allowing substantial reduction in the constructive complexity required for aligning the preforms (2) prior to being tested because a certain number of preforms (2) that have not been correctly aligned can continue their path without being tested. Moreover, the invention relates to a device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 49/80 - Testing, e.g. for leaks
• B29C 49/42 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 49/06 - Injection blow-moulding
• B29C 49/02 - Combined blow-moulding and manufacture of the preform or the parison
• B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 25/72 - Investigating presence of flaws
• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• B65G 47/24 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles

Abstract

In order to create a separating device of an optical testing unit for rotationally symmetrical test objects where damage to test objects is largely avoided, it is proposed that, for separating purposes, two corresponding pocket wheels (3.1, 3.2) having a plurality of pockets (3.4) distributed uniformly over the circumference should be provided, said pocket wheels being made to rotate synchronously in opposite directions about parallel axes by means of a drive. Depending on the geometry of the test objects, the distances between the respective pocket wheels (3.1, 3.2) and between said pocket wheels and a transporting plane of a continuous conveyor are determined such that the test objects which are fed via an accumulating section (7) of the continuous conveyor are moved through between the pocket wheels (3.1, 3.2) while being guided in a form-fitting manner in each case by two pockets of the two pocket wheels (3.1, 3.2), and are released by the two pockets downstream of the engagement section (8). Once released, the test objects are accelerated to a higher transporting speed in an accelerating section (9) of the continuous conveyor and are separated as a result.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/28 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a single conveyor
• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting a geometric feature of consistent molded parts in an optical inspection system. In order to reliably determine geometric features of the molded parts independently of the duration of transport of the molded parts removed from a molding tool of a casting machine to the inspection system, the invention takes into account the different stages of cooling due to the different durations of transport of the individual removed molded parts to the inspection system, in that not only the at least one geometric feature is detected in the inspection system, but that also the temperature of each molded part is measured without contact while the molded parts pass through the inspection system. The detected geometric features are corrected with the aid of a calibration function taking into account the measured temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
• B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
• B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29L 31/56 - Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like

Abstract

The invention relates to a test performed in a test chamber which lies within the detection range of a plurality of digital image-recording devices and is free from additional fittings. The test objects are moved through the test chamber in a separated and non-guided manner, and at the same time are recorded by the digital image-recording devices. In a data-processing unit there is firstly a three-dimensional reconstruction of an object image from the recorded images in a three-dimensional space. In addition, a three-dimensional reference image in the three-dimensional space is provided in the data-processing unit and has the target values for the test criteria that are to be examined. The image registration to be performed within the scope of the method according to the invention for preparing analysis serves ultimately for the purpose of superposing the object image and the reference image, i.e. to bring them into the best-possible match (transformation). The superposed images are analysed by comparing the image information of each object image representing the test criterion with the image information of the reference image representing the test criterion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
• G01B 11/10 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters of objects while moving
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
• G01N 21/89 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in moving material, e.g. paper, textiles
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

Hollow bodies which are closed on one side and which are cylindrical are sorted by a sorting device. The hollow bodies have an end-side opening, a base surface situated opposite the opening and a shell surface extending between the base surface and the opening. The sorting device includes first nozzles arranged on an upper guide for conducting a first fluid flow in the direction of a lateral guide, and second nozzles arranged on a lower guide for conducting a second fluid flow in the direction of an outlet. Since the force of the fluid flow is several times greater if the fluid flow strikes a part of the shell surface of the hollow body through the end-side opening of the hollow body than if the fluid flow strikes the base surface of the hollow body from the outside, sorting of the hollow bodies is made possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07B 13/00 - Grading or sorting solid materials by dry methods, not otherwise provided forSorting articles otherwise than by indirectly controlled devices
• B07B 13/05 - Grading or sorting solid materials by dry methods, not otherwise provided forSorting articles otherwise than by indirectly controlled devices according to size using material mover cooperating with retainer, deflector or discharger
• B65G 47/256 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles removing incorrectly orientated articles
• B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and to a method for checking hollow bodies, which are rotationally symmetrical about a rotation axis and have a mouth, during the separate continuous overhead transportation of the hollow bodies in a conveying direction along a conveying path. A two-track overhead conveying device allows the hollow bodies to be set into a continuous rotational movement about their rotation axis in addition to the translatory movement in the conveying direction during checking. On account of the rotation, the cameras of the checking device, which cameras are provided along the conveying path, can record numerous views of the pre-form from all sides. The adjustable relative speed between the two belts and the resulting rotational movement of the hollow bodies also has the effect that a lateral guide is required only on one side of the two-track overhead conveying device. The lateral guide which is required only on one side does not have an adverse effect on recording from all sides on account of the continuous rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• B65G 47/24 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles
• B65G 47/20 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes the hoppers or chutes being movable

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for sorting hollow bodies which are closed on one side and which are in particular cylindrical and which have an end-side opening (3a), a base surface (3b) situated opposite the opening and a shell surface (3c) extending between the base surface and the opening. On an upper guide (5b), there are arranged first nozzles for conducting a first fluid flow (9b) in the direction of a lateral guide (5c), and on a lower guide (5a), there are arranged second nozzles for conducting a second fluid flow (10b) in the direction of an outlet (5d). Since the force of the fluid flow is several times greater if the fluid flow strikes a part of the shell surface (3c) of the hollow body through the end-side opening (3a) of the hollow body than if the fluid flow strikes the base surface of the hollow body from the outside, sorting of the hollow bodies is made possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/256 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles removing incorrectly orientated articles
• B07B 13/00 - Grading or sorting solid materials by dry methods, not otherwise provided forSorting articles otherwise than by indirectly controlled devices
• B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices

Abstract

A method and a device for testing for the presence of micro-holes or microcracks in a bottom surface of test objects includes an upper electrode arranged above a transport level and a lower electrode arranged below the transport level. The magnitude of a test voltage generated by two voltage sources connected in series is controlled at the electrodes so that the test voltage is greater than or equal to the breakdown voltage between the electrodes in air, and smaller than the breakdown voltage through a test object without holes or cracks. The test voltage is controlled temporally and synchronously with the movement of the test objects, so that the test voltage is only applied when one of the test objects is located between the electrodes. A hole or crack is recognized by a breakdown to the discharge path between the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/61 - Investigating the presence of flaws
• G01N 27/92 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating breakdown voltage
• G01R 31/16 - Construction of testing vesselsElectrodes therefor

Abstract

A method for transporting articles (2) to a station, in particular preforms to a blow-molding apparatus, wherein each article has a protrusion (10) and is moved along a guide (16) by a drive means (18), the article (2), along at least part of the guide (16), should be retained on an abutment (19, 21, 23), and advanced along this abutment, by an air stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/12 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles
• B29C 49/42 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
• B65G 51/03 - Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases over a flat surface or in troughs
• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• B29C 49/06 - Injection blow-moulding

Goods & Services

Systems for the quality assurance consisting of hardware and software components as for example but not exclusively cameras, mechanical elements, lighting, PCs, monitors, processors and softwarelicences. Lighting for quality assuarnce systems. Installation and commissioning as well as maintenance of electronical and mechanical Systems for the industrial quality inspection and production. Development of hardware and software for dataprocessing as for example but not exclusively for multidimensional signalprocessing, general processing, statistical analysis, quality assurance, communication, data storage and training.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for testing preforms (2) during their conveyance along a conveyance path (11) by means of a conveyance device (8), the preforms being rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis of rotation (3) and only a statistically relevant number of produced preforms (2) being tested, thus allowing substantial reduction in the constructive complexity required for aligning the preforms (2) prior to being tested because a certain number of preforms (2) that have not been correctly aligned can continue their path without being tested. Moreover, the invention relates to a device for carrying out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 31/08 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity of preforms
• B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or
• B29C 49/80 - Testing, e.g. for leaks
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents