Abstract

The invention relates to a system for detecting a glaze defect in a glass container (200) arranged in an observation position, the system comprising: - a projector (100) emitting along an illumination axis (101); - a first polarising filter (F1) having a polarisation oriented at 45° with respect to a central axis (AC) of the container, and arranged so as to filter the light beam emitted by the projector; - an image sensor (300) configured to observe at least one observation portion of the container in the observation position, the image sensor having an observation axis (301); - a second polarising filter (F2) having a polarisation oriented at 45°, plus or minus 5°, with respect to the central axis of the container, and arranged between the container and the image sensor, wherein the illumination axis and the observation axis intersect at an angle (α) of between 10° and 150°.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
• G01N 21/892 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in moving material, e.g. paper, textiles characterised by the flaw, defect or object feature examined
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/958 - Inspecting transparent materials
• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection
• G01N 21/896 - Optical defects in or on transparent materials, e.g. distortion, surface flaws

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a facility for manufacturing glass containers (2) having a ring, implemented by a monitoring system, the method comprising, downstream of the system for manufacturing the containers and upstream of the passage of the containers through an annealing lehr (6) of the facility, for at least one container moving on a conveyor; - obtaining at least one image comprising at least the surface of the ring of the container; - detecting, by processing the at least one image, at least one defect of the ring of the container included in a list of container ring defects comprising at least the seam defect and the unrendered ring defect.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• C03B 9/30 - Details of blowing glassUse of materials for the moulds
• G01N 25/72 - Investigating presence of flaws
• C03B 7/00 - Distributors for the molten glassMeans for taking-off charges of molten glassProducing the gob
• C03B 9/41 - Electric or electronic systems
• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

Abstract

There is provided a method for inspecting still hot glass containers. The method includes, for each container, acquiring at least one transmission image of the container illuminated by a source of a light passing through the container and at least one infrared radiation image of the container. The method also includes analyzing at least one transmission image and at least one infrared radiation image and ensuring a matching of at least part of the transmission image and at least part of the infrared radiation image. The method also includes classifying the container, from at least one transmission image and at least one infrared radiation image, matched with each other, in order to identify, for a container, at least one type of defect.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for tracking containers transported on a conveyor (100) of containers (300), the containers having been formed by means of a set of moulds, the method comprising: - obtaining a first sequence of inspection results associated with information relating to the mould identifiers, - obtaining a second sequence of inspection results associated with information relating to the mould identifiers, - obtaining mould identifiers for the first sequence of results and for the second sequence of results, - searching by sequence alignment for the first sequence of results (SEQ1) in the second sequence of results (SEQ2) using the obtained mould identifiers, to identify containers that are the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
• B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting containers made of transparent or translucent material (2) with a view to classifying a container, the method including a use phase comprising: - acquiring, for each container, at least a first and a second image (Ic) of at least one given portion of a container in two different observation directions and using at least one modality; - providing, as input for a deep learning model (NN), for each container, a record of at least the first and the second image of at least one portion of the container using at least one modality and in two different observation directions; - and the deep learning model analysing, for each container, this record in order to determine a result class, from among a list of classes, to which this container portion belongs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting containers, comprising: providing a first source of light illuminating the containers, said source being composed of a plurality of elementary light sources that are controlled so as to define at least three illumination zones (S11); providing at least three image sensors (C11, C12, C13); acquiring at least one image of the container illuminated by an associated illumination zone, the elementary light sources of the illumination zones (S11) being controlled so that: the at least three illumination zones (S11) associated with the image sensors have identical angular widths (L11); the at least three illumination zones (S11) associated with the image sensors have symmetric angular widths (L11); and at least two angularly neighbouring illumination zones have a common illumination portion (S112).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/10 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters of objects while moving
• H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical-computing device and method for analysing a container (12) made of transparent or translucent material by means of a polarimetric camera (18), comprising: —acquiring at least one master digital image (IM) of the container using the photoelectric sensor (22) of the polarimetric camera; —computing an intensity image (It) in which the value of each intensity pixel (Pt(n)) is an averaged value of the value of at least two pixels of the master digital image corresponding to two circular analyses in opposite directions to one another, or two linear analyses of orthogonal polarisation axes or two orthogonal elliptical analyses; —computing at least one phase-shift image (ID) by calculating, for a series of composite pixels, a phase-shift pixel (Pd(n)) from the value of a set of one or more partial pixel(s) (Ppk(n)) belonging to a combination of one or more partial images (Ipk).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G01N 21/21 - Polarisation-affecting properties
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/958 - Inspecting transparent materials

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical computing method and system for inspecting in through light a container (12), in which: the container is illuminated by elementary emitting areas each emitting a polarized emitted light with an emitted polarization property of interest that varies according to a law of periodic variation which, over a primary period (T1), follows a triangular variation as a function of the position of the elementary emitting area along the primary direction (D1); digital images are acquired, with at least one camera, with interposition of a linear analyzer (30(n,k); 30.1, 30.2) having a given axis of polarization (Ak) for a partial digital image ((Ipk.m); at least one primary raw refraction image (IR1) is calculated, each pixel of which is representative of the refraction undergone by the light. The invention relates to an optical computing method and system for inspecting in through light a container (12), in which: the container is illuminated by elementary emitting areas each emitting a polarized emitted light with an emitted polarization property of interest that varies according to a law of periodic variation which, over a primary period (T1), follows a triangular variation as a function of the position of the elementary emitting area along the primary direction (D1); digital images are acquired, with at least one camera, with interposition of a linear analyzer (30(n,k); 30.1, 30.2) having a given axis of polarization (Ak) for a partial digital image ((Ipk.m); at least one primary raw refraction image (IR1) is calculated, each pixel of which is representative of the refraction undergone by the light. The system advantageously includes a two-dimensional matrix (16c) of liquid crystal cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for analysing light passing through a raised pattern of an inspection sector of a wall (3, 4) of a glass container (2), the device (1) comprising: a light source (5) for illuminating the entire inspection sector by transmission, the light source being able to emit an overall beam comprising multiple specific beams, the specific beams each having a different angular spectrum (α), and a different polarisation property; an image acquisition device (6) able to detect the specific polarisation property of at least one specific beam, in order to acquire n primary images, with n ≥ 2, each primary image (IP1, ..., IPn) being produced by means of a combination of different specific beams received from the overall beam by the acquisition device and selected according to the polarisation property of the specific beams; and a unit for processing the n primary images in order to analyse a raised pattern of a wall (3, 4) of the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for in-line inspection of containers (2) each having a vertical axis and at least one external profile to be inspected, according to which method: - the measuring head (4) is configured to acquire, by optical projection, images of at least one external profile of each container, - for each movement cycle, the measuring head is positioned such that the axis of rotation of the measuring head is substantially coaxial to the vertical axis of the container as the measuring head is rotated in a circular movement, and the measuring head is moved linearly and parallel to the direction of translation so as to acquire images of the external profile over the entire periphery of the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

Method for determining a state of charge (SOC) of a battery, the method comprising the following steps: - receiving at least one parameter corresponding to a percentage of an initial state of charge of the battery (1) based on at least one off-load voltage value and according to an open circuit voltage (OCV) - state of charge (SOC) function pace zone, the OCV-SOC function pace being separated into at least two zones, - based on the at least one received parameter and at least two distinct models, determining for each model (2 and 3), at least one estimation of a state of charge and at least one output voltage value, - providing an estimation of the state of charge of the battery based on the determined state of charge having the lowest error rate (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and a method for measuring the kinematic characteristics of free fall of a glass gob with four distinct linear cameras each having an observed linear field intercepting the theoretical free fall path, respectively at a first high point of interception and at a first low point of interception, offset from each other according to the theoretical free fall path, and respectively at a second high point of interception and at a second low point of interception, offset from each other along the direction of the theoretical free fall path, the high respectively low optical axes being distinct from each other in projection on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the theoretical free fall path. The invention also comprises a method for controlling a glass article molding installation.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 7/00 - Distributors for the molten glassMeans for taking-off charges of molten glassProducing the gob

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting glass containers (2), comprising the following steps of: - inspecting each container using an inspection system (10) with a view to obtaining at least one analysis image according to a first mode corresponding to an absorption image (Ia), and at least one analysis image according to a second mode corresponding to a birefringence image (Ib) or to a refraction image (Ir), - defining a list of classes (D1, D2, ..., Dk, ..., Dp) including at least glass defects, - matching at least some of the analysis images according to the first mode and according to the second mode, - from at least one analysis image according to the first mode and at least one analysis image according to the second mode that have been matched, classifying the analysis images by means of an image classifier (Cl) which determines what result class from the list of classes they belong to, the image classifier having been trained by supervised learning, - classifying the container according to the result class.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

x(2-y-z)yz43V/ZV/Z ratio varying from 212 Å3to 246 Å3.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 25/45 - Phosphates containing plural metal, or metal and ammonium
• H01M 4/00 - Electrodes

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for inspecting in transmission glass-wall containers (2) including at least one driven elementary source (5) constituted by a light-emitting diode (6) with at least two juxtaposed dies (7) emitting light radiation in different spectral emission bands which are a function of the transmission spectra of families of glass container tints, each spectral emission band of a die being limited to a spectral transmission band (Zt) suitable for the inspection in transmission for at least one family of glass container tints, excluding the spectral absorption bands (Za) for this family of glass container tints and in that the device comprises an electronic power supply device (15) independently controlling each die (7) of each elementary source (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (3) for protecting against dust accumulation on an apparatus (1) for marking hot glass containers by means of a laser beam (F), the device comprising: - a positive-pressure chamber (15) configured to extend from a protective window (13) and to end at an outlet wall (17) extending facing, and at a distance from, the protective window, and in which outlet wall an opening (17a) is made for the laser beam to pass through; - a structure (25) for producing a flow of air, which is connected to a circuit (26) for supplying compressed air in order to generate a conical flow of air (A) that converges towards the opening (17a) and is conveyed from the protective window (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
• B23K 26/364 - Laser etching for making a groove or trench, e.g. for scribing a break initiation groove

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical computing method and system for inspecting a container (12) in transmitted light, comprising: - illuminating the container with elementary emitting zones each emitting polarized emitted light having an emitted polarization property of interest that varies according to a periodic variation law that, over a primary period (Tl), follows a triangular variation as a function of the position of the elementary emitting zone in the primary direction (Dl); - acquiring, with at least one camera, digital images with interposition of a linear analyser (30(n,k); 30.1, 30.2) having a given axis of polarization (Ak) for a partial digital image (Ipk.m); - computing at least one raw refraction primary image (IR1) in which each pixel is representative of the refraction experienced by the light. The system advantageously comprises a two-dimensional liquid-crystal cell array (16c).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting glass containers (2) while they are still hot, the method consisting in, for each container: - acquiring at least one transmission image (It) of the container illuminated by a source (14) of light passing through the container, and at least one infrared image (Ir) of the container, - analysing at least one transmission image and at least one infrared image, - registering at least one portion of the transmission image and at least one portion of the infrared image, - classifying the container, based on at least one transmission image and at least one infrared image, which have been registered, in order to identify, for a container, at least one type of defect.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

1) translationally guided along a parallel direction an adjustment portion of their respective optical paths, and which have, for containers having a section with a first diameter, their respective work volumes each coincident with a part of said container section having the first diameter, the installation including at least one driving device (15) providing, when the containers have a section with a second diameter different to the first diameter, the movement in synchronous translation of the optical systems along a direction parallel to the adjustment portion of their respective optical paths and as a function of the difference between the first and the second diameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

A station for detecting glass disease-type defects in a segment of containers includes: a non-deformable support on which the projectors and the imagers are mounted by a complete connection so as to fix beam directions of the projectors and the optical axes of the imagers; several sets of projectors each include at least six projectors whose beam direction is tangent to a cylinder with a diameter included in a determined range of diameters; an electronic system configured to inspect the containers falling within all of the ranges of diameters, such that during inspection of the containers whose segment diameter to be inspected is included in the range of diameters of a set, the electronic system ensures acquisition of at least six images of each container when it passes through the inspection area by selectively activating the at least six imagers simultaneously with the associated projectors of said set.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical-computing device and method for analysing a container (12) made of transparent or translucent material by means of a polarimetric camera (18), comprising: - acquiring at least one master digital image (IM) of the container using the photoelectric sensor (22) of the polarimetric camera; - computing an intensity image (It) in which the value of each intensity pixel (Pt(n)) is an averaged value of the value of at least two pixels of the master digital image corresponding to two circular analyses in opposite directions to one another, or two linear analyses of orthogonal polarisation axes or two orthogonal elliptical analyses; - computing at least one phase-shift image (ID) by calculating, for a series of composite pixels, a phase-shift pixel (Pd(n)) from the value of a set of one or more partial pixel(s) (Ppk(n)) belonging to a combination of one or more partial images (Ipk).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting containers, consisting: - in providing a first source of light illuminating the containers, said source being composed of a plurality of elementary light sources that are controlled so as to define at least three illumination regions (S11); - in providing at least three image sensors (C11, C12, C13); - in acquiring at least one image of the container illuminated by an associated illumination region, the elementary light sources of the illumination regions (S11) being controlled so that: * the at least three illumination regions (S11) associated with the image sensors have identical angular widths (L11); * the at least three illumination regions (S11) associated with the image sensors have symmetric angular widths (L11); * and at least two angularly neighbouring illumination regions possess a common illumination portion (S112).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

2), from the measurements of the intensity of the radiation coming from the first wall in the first and second spectral bands and from the second wall in the first and second spectral bands.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 33/38 - ConcreteLimeMortarGypsumBricksCeramicsGlass

Abstract

for each object, and for each distinct section plane (Pk), the determination, from the images obtained, of a delineation of the object in the considered section plane (Pk).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/64 - Analysis of geometric attributes of convexity or concavity
• G01B 15/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
• H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting defects of the horizontal mold seal (JH) on the bottle finish (B) of containers (R), the method comprising the following steps: - arranging the container (R) between a light source and a camera; - rotating the container (R) on itself through one revolution; - acquiring an image by the camera, at each rotational increment of the container, such that the number of images per revolution is greater than 36; - analyzing the images taken for each container in such a way that: * the profile of the edge of the bottle finish is detected in each image; *the profiles of the bottle finish edge are compared with a reference profile of the bottle finish edge, so as to detect differences between these profiles; *and a defect in the horizontal mold seal (JH) is detected for a container when at least one image of the container exhibits a difference.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and a method for measuring the kinematic characteristics of free fall of a glass parison with four separate linear cameras each having a linear observed field intercepting the theoretical free-fall trajectory, respectively at a first high point of interception and a first low point of interception, offset from one another along the theoretical free-fall trajectory, and respectively a second high point of interception and a second low point of interception, offset from one another in the direction of the theoretical free-fall trajectory, the high and low optical axes, respectively, being separate from one another in projection onto a plane perpendicular to the direction of the theoretical free-fall trajectory. The invention also comprises a method for controlling an apparatus for moulding glass items.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
• C03B 7/00 - Distributors for the molten glassMeans for taking-off charges of molten glassProducing the gob

Abstract

An inspection line comprises: at a finish inspection station, a finish inspection installation capable of detecting without contact, by light rays, check-type defects in the neck of the containers; at a base inspection station, a base inspection installation capable of detecting without contact, by light rays, check-type defects in the base of the containers; and at a radiographic measuring station, a radiographic installation for automatically measuring linear dimensions of at least one region to be inspected of containers. The three installations are each arranged at stations distinct from each other along a trajectory of displacement of the containers. In each installation, a section of the transport device ensures, in the inspection area of the installation, the transport of the containers along a rectilinear portion of the trajectory (T) in a horizontal conveying plane (Pc) perpendicular to the central axis of the containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
• G01N 23/083 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

362618 8 nitrile. And cells or batteries comprising such an electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
• H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
• H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
• H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
• H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
• H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
• H01M 50/417 - Polyolefins
• H01M 50/429 - Natural polymers

Abstract

a) of the belt.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 19/02 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for articles, e.g. for containers
• B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• B65G 23/04 - Drums, rollers, or wheels

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for transmission inspection of glass-walled containers (2) comprising at least one controlled elementary source (5) consisting of a light-emitting diode (6) with at least two juxtaposed blocks (7) emitting light radiation in different emission spectral bands which are a function of the transmission spectra of families of shades of glass containers, each emission spectral band of a block being limited to a transmission spectral band (Zt) suitable for inspecting the transmission for at least one family of shades of glass containers, excluding the absorption spectral bands (Za) for this family of shades of glass containers, and in that the device comprises an electronic power supply device (15) controlling each block (7) of each elementary source (3) independently.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

A method for marking, at the outlet of a forming machine using a laser beam, a marking area on hot glass containers comprises determining the longitudinal and transverse positions of the marking area of each container by positioning a first optical axis of a first light sensor and a second optical axis of a second light sensor in a non-parallel manner to each other, in a detection plane parallel to the conveying plane of the containers, detecting the instant of intersection or disengagement, by a container, of the first optical axis and the instant of intersection or disengagement, by a container, of the second optical axis, and calculating said transverse and longitudinal positions from these instants and in consideration of a known or constant speed of translation of the containers. The method can determine the marking instant for each container running past the laser apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
• B41M 5/26 - Thermography
• B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marksSpark recording
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/03 - Observing, e.g. monitoring, the workpiece
• B23K 26/046 - Automatically focusing the laser beam
• B23K 26/042 - Automatically aligning the laser beam
• B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
• B23K 26/354 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment by melting

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for observing or illuminating an edge (t) of containers (2) moving in translation and each having an axis of revolution (S), the apparatus comprising optical systems (61) translationally guided in a direction parallel to an adjustment portion of their respective optical paths and which, for containers having an edge with a first diameter, have their respective working volumes each coinciding with a part of said container edge having the first diameter, the apparatus comprising at least one drive device (15) ensuring, when the containers have an edge with a second diameter different from the first diameter, the synchronous translational movement of the optical systems in a direction parallel to the portion for adjusting their respective optical paths and as a function of the difference between the first and second diameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The station for detecting glaze-type defects in a section of containers (2) comprises: a non-deformable holder on which the projectors and the imagers are mounted by a complete link so as to fix the beam directions of the projectors and the optical axes of the imagers; several sets of projectors each comprising at least six projectors having a beam direction tangent to a diameter cylinder included in a determined range of diameters; an electronic system (III) configured to inspect the containers falling within the full range of diameters, such that when inspecting containers whose section to be inspected has a diameter that is included in the range of diameters of a set, the electronic system ensures that at least six images of each container are acquired as it passes through the inspection area by selectively activating the at least six imagers at the same time as the associated projectors of the set.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

An inspection device which is compatible with in-line inspection of containers and reliably determines the presence or not of a defect of a container, has a lighting system arranged above an installation zone and being capable of providing an incident light beam, an image sensor connected to an image-analysis unit, and an optical system with a first primary reflection surface arranged above the installation zone and interposed between the installation zone and the sensor for forming on the sensor an image of a container ring surface to be inspected. Also included is a second primary reflection surface in the upstream field of vision of the sensor to reflect light beams, directly or indirectly in the direction of the sensor. The first and second primary reflection surfaces determine first and second portions of a downstream field of vision, which overlap in the inspection zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/00 - Details of television systems
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

Abstract

22), from the intensity measurements of the radiation coming from the first wall in the first and second spectral bands and from the second wall in the first and second spectral bands.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/08 - 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 for measuring thickness
• B29C 49/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
• G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 25/72 - Investigating presence of flaws
• G01N 33/38 - ConcreteLimeMortarGypsumBricksCeramicsGlass
• G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry

Abstract

The invention proposes an inspection line (100) thus comprising at least: - at a collar inspection station, a collar inspection installation (200) capable of contactlessly detecting, using light rays, crizzling type defects in the neck of the containers; - at a base inspection station, a base inspection installation (300) capable of contactlessly detecting, using light rays, crizzling type defects in the base of the containers; - and - at a radiographic measuring station, a radiographic installation (400) for automatically measuring linear dimensions of at least one region of the container to be inspected. The three installations (200, 300, 400) are each arranged at separate stations along the path of travel of the containers. In each installation, a section of the conveyance device (11) ensures that the containers in the installation inspection zone are conveyed along a straight portion of the path (T) in a horizontal conveyance plane (Pc) perpendicular to the central axis of the containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 15/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons
• G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
• G01N 23/083 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and installation for automatically measuring linear dimensions of manufactured objects (2) of a run comprising: - arranging at least one X-ray focal point (Fj) on a given base line parallel to the rectilinear trajectory of movement of the objects and providing one or more image sensors (Ci); - acquiring, for each object over the course of its movement, a set of one-dimensional images comprising, for a number (NK) of distinct sectional planes (Pk) containing the base line, a number (NP) of said images obtained in at least three different directions of projection (Dijk) in the sectional plane; - for each object, and for each distinct sectional plane (Pk), determining, on the basis of the obtained images, a delineation of the object in the sectional plane (Pk) in question.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and installation for automatically measuring linear dimensions of manufactured objects (2) of a run comprising: - arranging at least one X-ray focal point (Fj) on a given base line parallel to the rectilinear trajectory of movement of the objects and providing one or more image sensors (Ci); - acquiring, for each object over the course of its movement, a set of one-dimensional images comprising, for a number (NK) of distinct sectional planes (Pk) containing the base line, a number (NP) of said images obtained in at least three different directions of projection (Dijk) in the sectional plane; - for each object, and for each distinct sectional plane (Pk), determining, on the basis of the obtained images, a delineation of the object in the sectional plane (Pk) in question.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume

Abstract

analyzing the at least three radiographic images so as to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of a set of points to deduce at least one inner diameter of the neck and/or one thickness of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 17/10 - Volume description, e.g. cylinders, cubes or using CSG [Constructive Solid Geometry]
• B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for
• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties

Abstract

The invention relates to a method, a device and an inspection line for determining the three-dimensional geometry of a container ring surface, including the formation, by two optical systems (24, 24′), of two images of the ring surface of the container, according to two peripheral observation fields having a first and a second observation elevation angle (γ1, γ2) different from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

A method of determining the capacity of containers (1) comprises using an X-ray computed-tomography apparatus (10) to acquire a plurality of X-ray images (I) of the container at different projection angles. The X-ray images are analyzed in order to construct a model of the container from the X-ray images, determine the inside surface of the digital model of the container, position a filling level plane on the digital model of the container parallel to the support surface and at a nominal distance from the top of the digital model of the container, and measure by calculation the inside volume of the digital model of the container as defined by the inside surface of the digital model and by the filling level plane, the measurement being the filling capacity of the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 7/68 - Analysis of geometric attributes of symmetry

Abstract

A measurement method comprises acquiring, using image sensors (Cji) for each object during its displacement, at least three radiographic images of the region to be inspected. The images are obtained from at least three radiographic projections of the region to be inspected, the directions of projection (Dji) of which are different from each other. A computer system is provided with an a priori geometric model of the region to be inspected for the series of objects. Using the computer system and considering a constant attenuation coefficient and, from the a priori geometric model, at least three radiographic images of the region to be inspected, a digital geometric model of the region to be inspected is determined. For each object of the series, from the digital geometric model of the region to be inspected, at least one linear dimension measurement of the region to be inspected is determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G01B 15/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring contours or curvatures
• G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images
• B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for
• G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

Abstract

A method for controlling a process for forming glass containers (2) includes the steps of extracting a so-called sample container, acquiring by means of a tomography apparatus (30) several X-ray images of the sample container from different projection angles, sending the X-ray images to a computer (38), and analyzing the X-ray images using a computer. A three-dimensional digital model of the sample container is constructed in a virtual reference frame on the basis of the X-ray images. The position of the three-dimensional digital model with respect to the position of the sample container in a mold reference frame is determined and the three-dimensional digital model is analyzed to determine at least one quality indicator (A) of the sample container.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 9/193 - Blowing glassProduction of hollow glass articles in gob feeder machines in "press-and-blow" machines

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for conveying, in translation, in a transport zone, glass containers (2) held in a suspended position between twos slide rails on which a counter ring (7) arranged on each container slides, which has a ring surface (8) defining the opening of the container, the method consisting of ensuring the movement in translation of the containers (2) by a bearing surface (18a) of at least one belt (18) driven in translation and exerting a mechanical pressure on each ring surface (8) of the containers (2) in order to create a bond by adherence between each ring surface (8) of the containers and the bearing surface (18a) of the belt.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 47/84 - Star-shaped wheels or devices having endless travelling belts or chains, the wheels or devices being equipped with article-engaging elements

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for marking a marking zone (R) on hot glass containers (2) at the outlet of a forming machine (3) by means of a laser beam. The method consists in determining the longitudinal position and the transverse position of the marking zone of each container: - by positioning a first optical axis (A1) of a first light sensor (E1) and a second optical axis (A2) of a second light sensor (E2) such that they are non-parallel to each other, in a detection plane (Pd) parallel to the conveying plane (Pc) of the containers; - by detecting the instant a container intersects with (TC1) or no longer coincides with the first optical axis (A1) and the instant a container intersects with (TC2) or no longer coincides with the second optical axis (A2); - and by calculating the transverse and longitudinal positions from these instants and by taking into consideration a known or constant speed of translation (Vt) of the containers; The method consisting in determining the marking instant for each container passing in front of the laser apparatus (9), from the determination of the longitudinal position of the marking zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
• B23K 26/03 - Observing, e.g. monitoring, the workpiece
• B23K 26/042 - Automatically aligning the laser beam
• B23K 26/046 - Automatically focusing the laser beam
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B41M 5/26 - Thermography
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
• B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
• B23K 26/354 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment by melting
• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
• B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
• B23K 26/402 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic material, e.g. isolators
• B23K 101/04 - Tubular or hollow articles
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut
• B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marksSpark recording

Abstract

h) provided with an observation port (15) and in which an optical deflector system (16) is mounted.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Goods & Services

Industrial marking machines; marking machines, namely machines for etching, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or electro-pneumatic marking machines by means of perforation, molding, scoring or micro-percussion; glassware manufacturing machines; glass-working machines; machines and apparatus for manufacturing glassware; machine tools, machines for stopping, capping, plumbing and rinsing bottles, brewery machines, packaging machines; bottle washing machines; machines, robots; parts of machines, parts of robots; apparatus and parts of apparatus for glass melting and composition, processing, production, forming, packaging and distribution of glass containers; machines and parts of machines for glass melting and composition, processing, production, forming, packaging and distribution of glass containers, machines for wrapping and distribution of products in glass containers; conveying and handling apparatus, robots and machines; cleaning, washing, polishing and surface treatment apparatus, robots and machines; machines for printing designs and decorations on glassware; machines, robots and apparatus for sorting packaging or raw, processed or recycled materials; all these products are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping; apparatus and equipment for marking, labeling. Apparatus, equipment and software for identification, tracking and authentication; software for marking, labeling; computer software for controlling and checking lasers and machines for marking; apparatus, equipment and software for laser engraving; apparatus, equipment and software for reading labels, codes, tags, identifiers; apparatus and instruments for inspection and control; apparatus and instruments for the corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment; measuring and testing machines and instruments; apparatus, software and software applications for input, collection, transmission, storage, processing, analysis and presentation of data; apparatus, software and software applications for inspection, control and regulation of production processes; all these products are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping. Bottles; bottles of glass; glasses [receptacles]; glass, unworked or semi-worked, except building glass; enameled glass, other than that used in construction; shaped glass, other than for building. Installation, maintenance and repair of electronic data processing apparatus; installation, servicing and repair of machines and machine tools; installation of communication solutions by optical, electric or wireless networks, for production equipment, lines and plants; all these services are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping. Providing communication connections and solutions by optical, electrical or wireless networks, for production equipment, lines and plants; dissemination and transmission of data; provision of access to databases; all these services are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping. Glass etching services; recycling of glass bottles and glass containers; recycling of bottles; etching for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping; laser tracing for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping. Technical design, technical research, conducting technical project studies, quality control and scientific and industrial research services; programming for computers, technical data analysis, design of databases, database hosting, data processing software design, development [design], rental of computer software, software as a service [SaaS], maintenance and updating of computer software for input, collection, analysis, transmission, storage, indexing and presentation of data; all these services are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method, a device and an inspection line for determining the three-dimensional geometry of a container ring surface, including the formation, by two optical systems (24, 24'), of two images of the container ring surface, according to two peripheral fields of view having first and second different observation elevation angles (γ1, γ2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

A method of determining a presence of a wire-edge at the site of an internal edge of a ring surface of a ring of a container includes lighting of the ring surface of the container from above using a radial light beam at 360 and observing the ring surface according to a peripheral observation field. A first principal circle is formed in a first image zone. At least one secondary arc of a circle concentric to the first so-called principal circle, and radially offset relative to the latter is also formed in the first image zone. The first so-called principal circle and any first secondary arc of a circle are searched using the first image zone. A device for executing the determining method is provided along with a line including the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/00 - Details of television systems
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for controlling a process for forming glass containers (2) comprising the following steps: - taking a so-called sample container; - acquiring, by means of a tomography device (30), several X-ray images of the sample container at different projection angles; - transmitting the X-ray images to a computer (38); - analysing the X-ray images, by the computer, in order to: • construct, in a virtual frame of reference, a three-dimensional digital model of the sample container from the X-ray images; • determine the position of the three-dimensional digital model relative to the position of the sample container in a mould reference frame; - and analysing the three-dimensional digital model in order to determine at least one quality indicator (A) of the sample container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 23/046 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material using tomography, e.g. computed tomography [CT]
• G07C 3/14 - Quality control systems

Abstract

the transformation of the spectral intensity distribution between the incident (LIi) and return (LIr) inspection lights, by the mark, is not different, inside at least one useful portion of the inspection spectral band (BSI), from that caused by interaction with a marking portion free of any mark (46).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
• G01N 21/93 - Detection standardsCalibrating
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention concerns a measurement method consisting in; - acquiring, by means of image sensors (Cji), for each object during the movement of same, at least three radiographic images of the region to be inspected, obtained from at least three radiographic projections of the region to be inspected, the projection directions (Djï) of which are different; - providing, for a computer system, an a priori geometric model of the region to be inspected for the series of objects; - determining, by means of the computer system, taking into account a constant attenuation coefficient and from the a priori geometric model and at least three radiographic images of the region to be inspected, a digital geometric model of the region to be inspected; - for each object of the series, determining, from the digital geometric model of the region to be inspected, at least one linear dimension measurement of the region to be inspected.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
• G01B 15/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring contours or curvatures
• B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

Abstract

The invention concerns a method for measuring dimensions of empty glass containers (2) consisting of: - choosing at least one region to be inspected of the container, - transporting the containers, - positioning, to either side of the region to be inspected, at least one focus of an X-ray generating tube and image sensors, - acquiring, by means of the image sensors, for each container during the movement of same, at least three radiographic images of the inspected region, - analysing the at least three radiographic images in such a way as to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of a set of points in order to deduce at least one internal diameter of the neck and/or one thickness of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 15/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring thickness
• G01B 15/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons for measuring contours or curvatures
• B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An installation (2) for optically inspecting containers (3) includes a support table (7) for containers, which table has a slide plate (8) on which the bottom of a container stands. The slide plate (8) includes a portion (18) that is movable under the action of an actuator (19) to move the movable portion (18) between a transfer position in which the movable portion is flush with the table, and an inspection position in which the movable portion (18) is set back relative to the slide plate (8). A light source (14) and a light sensor (15) are positioned so that, in the inspection position of the movable portion, the sensor can receive a light beam propagating in an inspection volume (V) in which there is situated at least a portion of the bottom (4) of the container spaced apart from the slide plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques

Goods & Services

Industrial marking machines, namely, marking machines for serialization, dating, identification and authentication of glass containers; marking machines, namely, machines for electromagnetic marking by means of laser marking of glass containers for serialization, identification, authentication and dating; glassware manufacturing machines; glass-working machines; machines for stopping, capping, plumbing and rinsing bottles, namely, Packaging machines being liquid container fillers, Bottle capping machines for food and beverages, Bottling machines, Bottle sealing machines, Bottle washing machines, Bottle stoppering machines; brewery machines, namely, Packaging machines being liquid container fillers; packaging machines; bottle washing machines; machines, industrial robots for sorting packaging or raw, processed or recycled materials, namely, glass containers sorting and refilling machines and industrial robots; apparatus and equipment for marking and labelling, namely, apparatus and equipment for serialization, dating, identification and authentication of glass containers; all these products are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping Apparatus and equipment in the nature of optical character reader and optical analyser of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers, and downloadable or recorded software for imaging, transmitting, reading, analysing, decrypting codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers; traceability, identification and authentication equipment, apparatus and downloadable or recorded software for database management all for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, for use with optical readers, radio frequency identification tag readers, electronic security tags and labels, acoustic tags, magnetic tags, bar code readers; industrial process control downloadable or recorded software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles and packaging products, encoded bar code labels, labels carrying magnetically, optically, or electronically recorded or encoded information, encoded micro particulates, tags and taggants of plastic, metal or silicate for use in the field of passive labeling, tracing or tracking of bottling and glassware goods of any kind; downloadable or recorded software for marking and labelling of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers; downloadable or recorded computer software for controlling and checking lasers and machines for marking; downloadable or recorded software for laser engraving of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers; downloadable or recorded software for reading, capturing, deciphering, analysing, transmitting or checking of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers; downloadable or recorded software for reading and analysing labels, codes, tags, identifiers, characters, symbols or texts for dating, authentication, serialization or identification of glass containers; downloadable or recorded software for controlling the manufacturing and marketing process of glass containers; downloadable or recorded software for matching measuring test results with codes on glass containers; measuring and testing machines and instruments in the nature of Calipers for measuring glass bottles, Pressure testers for glass bottles in the nature of Pressure measuring apparatus not for medical purposes for measuring or determining the internal pressure a glass bottle can hold before breaking; Electronic instruments for use in remote inspection and measurement of industrial components using remote visual devices, X-ray, optical, ultraviolet and infrared imaging inspection apparatus for industrial use, namely, devices for reading data matrix codes and devices for the detection of defects in glass containers and glass bottles; Lasers for measuring density or thickness or length, Ultrasound inspection devices for non-medical, non-destructive testing; downloadable or recorded software and software applications for input, collection, transmission, storage, processing, analysis and presentation of data; apparatus and equipment in the nature of marking, labeling equipment, apparatus and downloadable or recorded software for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, optical readers, radio frequency identification tag readers, bar code readers, industrial process control downloadable or recorded software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles, encoded bar code labels, labels carrying magnetically, optically, or electronically recorded or encoded information; Laser engraving equipment, apparatus and software for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, Laser equipment designed for cutting, drilling, marking, engraving and shaping glass bottles, Industrial process control downloadable or recorded software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles; equipment, apparatus and software for reading labels, codes, tags, identifiers for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, optical readers, radio frequency identification tag readers, bar code readers, industrial process control downloadable or recorded software for generating computer readable markings for application to glassware goods; all these products are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping Installation, maintenance and repair of electronic data processing apparatus; installation, servicing and repair of marking machines and machine tools in the nature of serialization, dating, identification and authentication machines for glass containers; installation of communication solutions in the nature of numerical data communication connections by optical, electric or wireless networks, for production equipment, lines and plants; all these services are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping Providing numerical data communication connections by optical, electrical or wireless networks, for production equipment, lines and plants; dissemination and electronic transmission of data; provision of access to databases; all these services are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping Technical design, technical research in the field of industrial marking machines, of glassware manufacturing machines, of glass-working machines, of machines, robots and apparatus for sorting packaging or raw, processed or recycled materials, apparatus and equipment for marking and labelling, of apparatus and equipment in the nature of reader or analyser of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers; Technical design, technical research in the field of software for imaging, transmitting, reading, analysing, decrypting codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers, of traceability, identification and authentication equipment, apparatus and software, of software for marking and labelling, of software for reading, capturing, deciphering, analysing, transmitting or checking of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers, of measuring and testing machines and instruments ; conducting technical project studies, namely, conducting of feasibility studies in the field of new technologies; research in the field of science provided by engineers; quality control and scientific and industrial research services in the field of industrial marking machines, of glassware manufacturing machines, of glass-working machines, of machines, robots and apparatus for sorting packaging or raw, processed or recycled materials, apparatus and equipment for marking and labelling, of apparatus and equipment in the nature of reader or analyser of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers; quality control and scientific and industrial research services in the field of software for imaging, transmitting, reading, analysing, decrypting codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers, of traceability, identification and authentication equipment, apparatus and software, of software for marking and labelling, of software for reading, capturing, deciphering, analysing, transmitting or checking of codes, characters, symbols or texts affixed on glass containers, of measuring and testing machines and instruments ; programming for computers; technical data analysis , namely, computer data analysis; design of databases, database hosting, data processing software design, computer software design, rental of computer software, software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in database management, for use in the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping ; maintenance and updating of computer software for input, collection, analysis, transmission, storage, indexing and presentation of data; all these services are used for the glass, bottling, glass packaging and recycling industries, including the re-use and deposit of glass packaging and wrapping

Goods & Services

Glassware manufacturing machines; glass-working machines; machines and apparatus for manufacturing glassware; machine tools, machines for stopping, capping, plumbing and rinsing bottles, brewery machines, packaging machines; bottle washing machines; machines, robots and apparatus for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; parts of machines, parts of robots, parts of apparatus for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; machines and machine parts for composition and melting of glass, processing, manufacturing, shaping, packaging and distribution of containers of glass, windows, windshields, plates of glass; machines for packaging and distribution of goods in containers of glass; grease rings (parts of machines) for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; machines, robots and conveying and handling apparatus for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; machines, robots and surface washing, cleaning, polishing, treatment apparatus for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; motors and engines (excluding motors and engines for land vehicles) for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; couplings (non-electric) and transmission components (excluding those for land vehicles) for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; machines for printing patterns and transfers on glassware, for the hollow glass, flat glass, bottling and packaging industries; machines, robots and apparatus for sorting raw, recycled or processed materials, for the glass, bottling and packaging industries. Inspection and control apparatus and instruments for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; apparatus and instruments for corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance of equipment for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; measuring and testing machines and instruments for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; apparatus, software and software applications for capturing, collecting, transmitting, storing, processing, analyzing and presenting data for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; apparatus, software and software applications for monitoring, control and regulation of manufacturing processes for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; traceability, identification and authentication equipment, apparatus and software for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; marking, labeling equipment, apparatus and software for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; laser engraving equipment, apparatus and software for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; equipment, apparatus and software for reading labels, codes, tags, identifiers for the glass, bottling and packaging industries. Installation, maintenance and repair of electronic data processing apparatus for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; installation, maintenance and repair of machines and machine tools for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; installation of communication solutions by optical, electrical or wireless networks, for equipment, lines and production plants of the glass, bottling and packaging industries. Providing communication connections and solutions by optical, electrical or wireless networks, for equipment, lines and production plants of the glass, bottling and packaging industries. Technical design, technical research, conducting technical project studies, quality control and scientific and industrial research services for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; technical design, technical research, conducting technical project studies, quality control and scientific and industrial research services for the glass, bottling and packaging industries; computer programming, technical data analysis, design of databases, hosting of databases, design of software for data processing, design, rental of computer software, software as a service [SaaS], maintenance and updating of computer software for capturing, collecting, analyzing, transmitting, storing, indexing and presenting data for the glass, bottling and packaging industries.

Goods & Services

Software and software applications for analysis and management of performance in the field of manufacturing, packaging and distribution of glass containers; software and software applications for data capture, collection, transmission, storage and indexing of all production, production monitoring, control and measurement equipment used in the manufacture, packaging and distribution of glass containers; measuring and control apparatus for the manufacture, packaging and distribution of glass containers.

Abstract

The invention relates to an installation for optical inspection of containers (2) manufactured by a forming machine at the outlet from which the containers pass, by means of a conveyor (5), in front of at least one inspection device (I) comprising at least one camera (10) mounted in a supporting chamber (11). This installation comprises a system for fastening, to the conveyor (5), the supporting chamber (11) so that this supporting chamber (11) is positioned to one side of the conveyor, having, below the conveyor, a low section (11b) wherein the camera (10) is mounted, the supporting chamber (11) having, above the conveyor, a high section (llh) provided with a viewing window (15) and wherein an optical system for transmission (16) is mounted.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for optically inspecting glass receptacles (2) at a high temperature, comprising a lighting system (7), the emitting surface of which is designed to emit both: - a first luminous flux, referred to as 'flash', for a flash duration of less than 1 ms and a wavelength greater than 650 nm, as well as; - a second luminous flux, referred to as 'candling', with wavelengths less than 650 nm and for a duration of, at least, more than 2 s, said lighting system (7) being controlled so as to: - emit the flash luminous flux such that the camera can take images of each receptacle illuminated from behind by said flash luminous flux; and - emit the candling luminous flux, which is perceived continuously by the human eye.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Goods & Services

Providing communication connections and solutions by optical, electrical or wireless networks, for equipment, lines and production plants of the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network, electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals and electronic devices, transmission of information on optical telecommunication networks, transmission of database information via telecommunications networks [ Glassware manufacturing machines; glass-working machines; machines and apparatus for manufacturing glassware; machines for stopping, capping, plumbing and rinsing bottles, namely, packaging machines being liquid container fillers, bottle capping machines for food and beverages, bottling machines, bottle sealing machines, bottle washing machines, bottle stoppering machines; brewery machines, namely, packaging machines being liquid container fillers; packaging machines; bottle washing machines; ] machines, robots and apparatus for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, packaging machines being liquid container fillers, vacuum packaging machines, packaging machines and parts thereof, bottle capping machines for food and beverages, bottling machines, bottle sealing machines, glassware manufacturing machines; parts of machines, parts of robots and parts of apparatus for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, grinding tools for grinding machines, machine tools for removing waste material, structural parts and fittings for industrial robots used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, structural parts and fittings for packaging machines being liquid container fillers, bottling machines and packaging machines used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; [ machines and machine parts for composition and melting of glass and processing, manufacturing, shaping, packaging and distribution of containers of glass, windows, windshields and plates of glass, namely, glassware manufacturing machines, glass-working machines, bottling machines, bottle sealing machines; machines for packaging and distribution of goods in containers of glass, namely, packaging machines being liquid container fillers, vacuum packaging machines, bottling machines, bottle sealing machines, packaging machines and parts thereof; grease rings being parts of machines used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; ] machines, robots and conveying and handling apparatus for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, industrial robots, conveyors being machines, machines for rotating bottles during their inspection [ or labelling or filling, vacuum packaging machines, material handling machines in the nature of palletizers, case elevators, automatic pallet dispensing machines and automatic slip sheet dispensing machines ] all for use in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; [ machines, robots and surface washing, cleaning, polishing and treatment apparatus for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, machines for blast cleaning a surface, industrial robots, pressure washing machines, machines for cleaning surfaces using high pressure water, machines utilizing rotational motion for high energy surface finishing and material treatment all for use in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; ] motors and engines for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries excluding motors and engines for land vehicles, electric motors for machines used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, linear motors for machines used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries,[ diesel engines for machines used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; ] non-electric machine couplings and transmission components for use in the glass industries and bottling and packaging not for land vehicles, couplings for machines used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, shaft couplings as parts of machines used in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, machine coupling and transmission components not for land vehicles; machines for printing patterns and transfers on glassware, for the hollow glass, flat glass, bottling and packaging industries, namely, industrial printing machines for printing patterns and transfers on glassware for use in the hollow glass, flat glass, bottling and packaging industries, laser engraving machines for printing patterns and transfers on glassware for use in the hollow glass, flat glass, bottling and packaging industries [; machines, robots and apparatus for sorting raw, recycled or processed materials, for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, industrial robots for use in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, machines for separating recyclable materials, machines for sorting recycled bottles and removing non-conforming materials ] Inspection and control apparatus and instruments for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries for thermography analysis of melted glass, glass gobs and parisons, glass bottles, and molds for glass forming, in the nature of sensing and signaling devices for measurement and quality control by infrared imaging of materials; Inspection and control apparatus and instruments for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, Electronic instruments for use in remote inspection and measurement of industrial components containers, using remote visual devices, Laser scanners for industrial inspection, Optical, X-ray, ultraviolet and infrared imaging inspection apparatus for industrial use, Ultrasound inspection devices for non-medical, non-destructive testing, Electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations, and Optical, physical and electro-technical apparatus and instruments in the nature of electro-optical instruments used in inspection and measurement of melted glass, glass gobs and parisons, empty and filled glass bottles, and molds for glass forming in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; Apparatus and instruments for corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance of equipment for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries for thermography analysis of melted glass, glass gobs and parisons, glass bottles, and molds for glass forming, namely, sensing and signaling devices for measurement and quality control of materials by infrared imaging; Apparatus and instruments for corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance of equipment for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, Electronic instruments for use in remote inspection and measurement of industrial components using remote visual devices, Laser scanners for industrial inspection, X-ray, optical, ultraviolet and infrared imaging inspection apparatus for industrial use, Ultrasound inspection devices for non-medical, non-destructive testing, Electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations, Optical, physical and electro-technical apparatus and instruments in the nature of electro-optical instruments used in inspection and measurement of melted glass, glass gobs and parisons, empty or filled glass bottles, and molds for glass forming in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, and wired and wireless sensors of force, torque, acceleration, vibration, stress, pressure and temperature installed on industrial equipment; Measuring and testing machines and instruments for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, Calipers for measuring glass bottles, Pressure testers for glass bottles in the nature of Pressure measuring apparatus not for medical purposes for measuring or determining the internal pressure a glass bottle can hold before breaking; Electronic instruments for use in remote inspection and measurement of industrial components using remote visual devices, X-ray, optical, ultraviolet and infrared imaging inspection apparatus for industrial use, Lasers for measuring density or thickness or length, Ultrasound inspection devices for non-medical, non-destructive testing; Apparatus, software and software applications for capturing, collecting, transmitting, storing, processing, analyzing and presenting data for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, sensing and signaling devices for measurement and quality control of materials processing by laser, Inspection machines that use x-ray, ultraviolet, or infrared imaging for the physical inspection of glass containers, Industrial process control software for capturing, collecting, transmitting, storing, processing, analyzing and presenting data for use in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; apparatus, software and software applications for monitoring, control and regulation of manufacturing processes for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, Electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations, Industrial process control software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles and packaging products, Signal conditioning and communication devices for industrial process control; traceability, identification and authentication equipment, apparatus and software all for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, optical readers, radio frequency identification tag readers, electronic security tags and labels, acoustic tags, magnetic tags, bar code readers, industrial process control software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles and packaging products, encoded bar code labels, labels carrying magnetically, optically, or electronically recorded or encoded information, encoded micro particulates, tags and taggants of plastic, metal or silicate for use in the field of passive labeling, tracing or tracking of bottling and glassware goods of any kind; marking, labeling equipment, apparatus and software for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, optical readers, radio frequency identification tag readers, bar code readers, industrial process control software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles, encoded bar code labels, labels carrying magnetically, optically, or electronically recorded or encoded information; Laser engraving equipment, apparatus and software for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, Laser equipment designed for cutting, drilling, marking, engraving and shaping glass bottles, Industrial process control software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles; equipment, apparatus and software for reading labels, codes, tags, identifiers for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, optical readers, radio frequency identification tag readers, bar code readers, industrial process control software for generating computer readable markings for application to glass bottles Installation, maintenance and repair of electronic data processing apparatus for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; installation, maintenance and repair of machines and machine tools for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries; installation of communication solutions by optical, electrical or wireless networks, for equipment, lines and production plants of the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, advisory services relating to the installation of telephone equipment, installation of computer hardware for telecommunications, installation of computer hardware for optical telecommunications and electronic hardware and computer software for the transmission of data between two points Technical design, technical research, conducting technical project studies, quality control and scientific and industrial research services for the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries, namely, planning, design and implementation of computer technologies for others, research and development of technology in the field of glass making and bottling, conducting scientific feasibility studies, quality control for others, quality evaluation and analysis, quality assurance, and quality control, in the field of glass making and bottling, industrial research in the field of glassmaking, glassmaking machines, bottling and packaging machines; computer programming for others; technical data analysis, namely, product safety testing; design of computer databases for others; hosting of databases, design of software for data processing for others; design and rental of computer software; software as a service (saas) featuring software for use in database management, for use as a spreadsheet, for word processing, and for use in the field of glassmaking, bottling and packaging industries; maintenance and updating of computer software for capturing, collecting, analyzing, transmitting, storing, indexing and presenting data for use in the glass industries and the bottling and packaging industries

Goods & Services

Computer software and software applications for analysis and management of performance in the field of manufacturing, packaging and distribution of glass containers; computer software and software applications for data capture, collection, transmission, storage and indexing of all production, production monitoring, control and measurement equipment used in the manufacture, packaging and distribution of glass containers; measuring and control apparatus for the manufacture, packaging and distribution of glass containers

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of a burr on an internal edge of a collar surface (16) of a collar of a container, involving: – the illumination of the collar surface (16) of the container from above, using a radial 360 beam of light and viewing it in a peripheral viewing plane – the formation in a first image zone of a main first circle; and of at least one secondary arc of a circle concentric with the aforementioned main first circle and offset radially with respect thereto – the search, in the said first image zone, for the aforementioned main first circle and for a possible first secondary arc of a circle. The invention also relates to a device for implementing such a method and to a line comprising such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for ascertaining the capacity of containers (1), wherein a plurality of radiographic images (I) of the container is acquired from different viewing angles by a computer-assisted x-ray tomography apparatus (10). According to the invention, the radiographic images are analyzed in order to: • build a computer model (M) of the container from the radiographic images; • ascertain the inner surface (Sf) of the computer model of the container; • superimpose a fill level plane (Pn) on the computer model of the container parallel to the support plane and at a nominal distance (Hn) from the vertex of the computer model of the container; • calculating the inner volume of the computer model of the container, said inner volume being defined by the inner surface (Sf) of the computer model and the fill level plane (Pn), the result of said calculation being the filling capacity (Cn) of the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• G01B 15/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons

Abstract

The invention proposes a method and system for checking a method for optically inspecting containers (12) made of glass, characterized in that a method for optically recognising a reference mark (42) of a reference container possesses spectral transformation optical properties such that: the transformation of the spectral intensity distribution between incident recognition light (LRi) and return recognition light (LRr) by the mark (42) is different to that caused by interaction with a marking section (46) free of mark; and the transformation of the spectral intensity distribution between incident inspection light (LIi) and return inspection light (LIr) by the mark is not different, in the interior at least of a useful section of the spectral inspection band (BSI), from that caused by interaction with a marking section (46) free of mark.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/93 - Detection standardsCalibrating

Abstract

A method of visualizing the planeness of a ring surface of a container includes lighting the ring surface from above using a peripheral incident light beam having radial rays with specular reflection on the ring surface. An optical system is used to form a plane image of the ring surface on a sensor, with an optical geometrical transformation that converts a real height difference (dZ) into an image radial offset (dR) on the image, and the image radial offset (dR) corresponding to a unit real height difference (dZ) is greater than the image radial offset corresponding to a real radial offset of the same dimension. A device and an installation implementing the visualizing method is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

A method, device, and inspection line for optically reading portions in relief on a side wall of a container, includes using a light source to light a portion of interest with a peripheral incident light beam comprising non-parallel radial light rays and using specular reflection of the beam on the portion of interest and on the portions in relief through an optical element to form a plane image in the field of view of a two-dimensional photoelectric sensor. The image received by the sensor is processed in order to detect the portions in relief to cause the light source that provides the peripheral incident light beam to move relative to the optical element in translation along the direction of a theoretical central axis to modify the contrast of the image received by the sensor between zones of the image that correspond to the portions in relief and adjacent zones.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (2) for optically inspecting containers (3) including a supporting table (7) for the containers having a sliding plate (8) on which the bottom of a container rests. The sliding plate (8) includes a movable portion (18) that is able to move under the action of an actuator (19) ensuring the movement of this movable portion (18) between a transfer position in which this movable portion is flush with the table and an inspection position in which the movable portion (18) is set back with respect to the sliding plate (8). A light source (14) and a light sensor (15) are positioned so that in the inspection position of the movable portion, the sensor is able to receive a beam of light rays propagating through an inspection volume (V) in which at least one portion of the bottom (4) of the container, which portion is located a distance away from the sliding plate, is located.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01B 11/26 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures

Abstract

a) cease varying, in order to determine that contact has occurred between the inspection gauge and the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters internal diameters
• G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
• G01B 21/10 - 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 diameters
• G01B 5/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring diameters internal diameters
• G01B 5/10 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring diameters of objects while moving
• G01B 21/12 - 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 diameters of objects while moving
• G01B 5/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring diameters
• G01B 11/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters
• G01B 21/14 - 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 diameters internal diameters
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• G01S 17/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

1) is shifted for the next line along the variation direction (D). For each increment of the container (3), at least one phase image line is calculated; and the phase image lines (LP(k)) are analyzed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a facility for moulding glass items, comprising: a plurality of forming sections (12); a gob dispenser (20); a detection device comprising at least one photodetector (28) which is arranged to detect light information circulating along a free optical axis (A1, A2, A3) which intercepts at least two specific portions of paths for loading the gobs corresponding to two separate forming sections. The invention also relates to a detection device for such a facility and to a method for monitoring loading, in which a specific instant of a gob passing is allocated to a predetermined path among the at least two loading paths, by recutting the indiscriminate specific instant of passage together with the determination of the forming section being loaded.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 7/00 - Distributors for the molten glassMeans for taking-off charges of molten glassProducing the gob

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of optically reading reliefs on a side wall of a container (14), consisting in: illuminating a portion of interest with a peripheral incident light beam comprising non-parallel radial light rays; forming, by specular reflection of the beam on the portion of interest and on the reliefs (12), by way of an optical element (30), a plane image in the field of vision of a two-dimensional photoelectric sensor (24); processing the image received by the sensor in order to detect the reliefs; moving the light source (34) relative to the optical element by translation in the direction of the theoretical central axis (AI), supplying the peripheral incident light beam in order to modify the contrast of the image received by the sensor between the image regions corresponding to the reliefs and the adjacent regions. The invention also concerns a corresponding display device and inspection line.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for visualizing of the flatness of a container (14) ring (16) surface, consisting: - illuminating the ring surface from above using a peripherally incident light beam comprising radial rays, with specular reflection on the ring surface, - forming, using an optical system (24, 124), a flat image of the ring surface, on a sensor (18), using a geometrical optical transformation which converts an actual height difference (dZ) into a radial image offset (dR) on the image, and the radial image offset (dR) corresponding to a unit actual height difference (dZ) being greater than the radial image offset corresponding to an actual radial offset of the same size. The invention also concerns a device and an apparatus implementing such a method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a checking device comprising: a movable element (6) driven relative to a frame (7) and provided with at least one checking gauge (14, 15); a measurement system (30) comprising a contactless system (30a) for transmitting/receiving an optical beam (F), on the path of which is placed a target (30b) rigidly connected to the first checking gauge, the transceiver system being rigidly connected to the frame, and continuously outputting measurements of the position of the first checking gauge relative to the frame (7); a processing unit (31) comprising means for detecting when the checking gauge position measurements output by the transceiver system (30a) no longer vary, in order to determine an instance of contact between the checking gauge and the container.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/10 - 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 diameters
• G01B 5/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring diameters
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for
• G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of inspecting containers (3) moving between a linear camera and a light source (7) and exhibiting a continuous variation of luminous intensity according to a periodic pattern (71) along at least one direction of variation (D). According to the invention: for each increment of displacement of the container, a sequence of N Signs of successive images of the container is acquired cyclically, so that for each image line: the container (3) is illuminated by the light source (7), the image line of the container is acquired, the periodic pattern (71) is shifted for the next line along the direction of variation (D), at least one phase image line is calculated for each increment of the container (3), the phase image lines (LP(k)) are analyzed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting, with the aid of a machine (1), transparent or translucent hollow articles (Aj) streaming past a series of monitoring stations each comprising at least one sensor (Ci) delivering an output signal (Si(j)) for each article (Aj) traveling past a sensor. and in comparing the result obtained by processing (R′j) regarding the defective or compliant character of each reference article with the expected result (Ra′(j)).

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/00 - Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or featureSorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical inspection station comprising: an illumination system capable of delivering a series of light beams illuminating an inspection region of the object at various angles of incidence; a camera equipped with a lens for producing images of the inspection region during rotation of the object; and a unit for analyzing and processing the images taken by the camera so as to detect the presence of reflecting defects in the images. According to the invention, the optical inspection station includes a series of optical elements for deflecting, in the air, rays reflected by the inspection region, these being placed between the inspection region and the lens so as to form, in each image, a series of views of the inspection region taken at different angles of viewing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 9/47 - Colour synchronisation for sequential signals
• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

Abstract

An installation for marking, at the exit of a forming machine (3), transparent or translucent objects running horizontally, in succession, in front of a marking station (7) comprises a device (9) for producing a laser beam to ensure marking of the objects. The installation includes a camera for determining the position of each of the objects along at least one direction transverse to the running direction (D) of the objects, the camera upstream of the marking station relative to the running direction. The focusing plane of the laser beam is displaced along a transverse direction relative to the running direction (D) with a guide driving the displacement means and connected to the camera to make it possible to adjust the focusing plane of the laser beam in order to optimize the marking of the objects by the laser beam.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/04 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for analyzing, by means of a light source (5) having a lighting surface (S) and by means of a camera (6) having an optical observation axis (A), a mark (2) made on the outer surface (3i) of a curved wall (3) made of a translucent or transparent material, characterized in that: - the extended, uniform light source is produced such that: the area of the virtual image (S1) of the lighting surface (S) of the light source (5) completely covers the surface of the mark (2), and such that the luminance of the virtual image (S1) of the lighting surface (S) of the light source (5) is uniform; and – the surface of the mark (2), placed over the surface of the virtual image (S1), is observed so as to enable analysis of the mark (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting, using a machine (1), transparent or translucent hollow articles (Aj) passing in front of a series of control stations each comprising at least one sensor (Ci) generating an output signal (SiG) for each article (Aj) passing in front of a sensor. According to the invention, the method comprises implementing at least one step of qualifying the setting of the machine by selecting compliant and defective reference articles (A'(j)), for each reference article (A'(j)), recording the sensor output signals (S'i(j)) each of which is associated with an identifier for the reference article in question and an expected result (R'a(J)), jointly selecting, during signal processing, at least two stored output signals [S'a(j)], [S'k(j)] corresponding to a single reference article, so as to obtain, after processing, a result (R'j), and comparing the result obtained by processing (R'j) on the defective or compliant condition of each reference article with the expected result (Ra'(j)).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/93 - Detection standardsCalibrating
• B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties

Abstract

The invention relates to an in-line optical method of inspecting transparent or translucent objects (2) running at high speed between a light source (3) and means (4) for taking images of the objects and for analyzing the images taken, so as to detect defects in the objects. According to the invention the method consists: in controlling the single light source (3) so that said source produces in succession two types of illumination for each object running past said source, the first type being a homogenous illumination whereas the second type is formed from alternate dark zones and light zones with a discontinuous spatial variation; in taking images of each running object when each of them is illuminated in succession by the two types of illumination; and in analyzing the images taken with the illuminations of the first and second types for the purpose of detecting high-contrast defects and low-contrast defects respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical inspection station (1) comprising: an illumination system (6) capable of delivering a series of light beams illuminating an inspection region of the object at various angles of incidence; a camera (8) equipped with a lens for producing images of the inspection region during rotation of the object (2); and a unit for analyzing and processing the images taken by the camera so as to detect the presence of reflecting defects in the images. According to the invention, the optical inspection station includes a series of optical elements (11) for deflecting, in the air, rays reflected by the inspection region, these being placed between the inspection region and the lens so as to form, in each image, a series of views of the inspection region taken at different angles of viewing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

The invention relates to an installation for marking, at the exit of a forming machine (3), transparent or translucent objects running horizontally, in succession, in front of a marking station (7) that comprises a device (9) for producing a laser beam to ensure marking of the objects. According to the invention, the installation comprises: - means (13) for determining the position of each of the objects along at least one direction transverse to the running direction (D) of the objects, these means (13) being placed upstream of the marking station relative to the running direction, - means for displacement of the focusing plane of the laser beam, along a transverse direction relative to the running direction (D), - means (21) for driving the displacement means, connected to the determining means (13), and that make it possible to adjust, as a function of the position of each object to be marked, the focusing plane of the laser beam in order to optimize the marking of the objects by the laser beam.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B41M 5/26 - Thermography

Abstract

The invention concerns an installation for detecting inside a container the presence of a foreign body (3). The installation comprises: means (4) for moving the container (2) so that it occupies a characteristic position wherein the foreign body (3) present is placed outside a confinement zone (5) of the container; means for moving the container so that it occupies another characteristic position wherein a foreign body present is placed inside said confinement zone (5) of the container; first and second imaging systems (10) adapted to produce at least one image of the confinement zone (5) of the container when the latter occupies its characteristic positions; and a unit for processing and analyzing the images produced by the imaging systems (10) to determine the presence or not of a foreign body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents
• G01N 21/13 - Moving of cuvettes or solid samples to or from the investigating station
• B07C 5/12 - Sorting according to size characterised by the application to particular articles, not otherwise provided for
• B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour