Abstract

The invention relates to a sensing device for carrying out a method for sensing workpieces, and also to the method itself, in which, by means of conveying means (6), a first workpiece (8, 8') is fed to a sensing device, by way of which a top side (10) of the workpiece (8, 8') is at least partially sensed. Here, in a first method step for the further sensing of the first workpiece (8, 8'), after at least partial sensing of its top side (10), the first workpiece (8, 8') is fed by means of the conveying means (6) to a first turning member (16) with which the first workpiece fed thereto in order to be turned is then turned such that the first workpiece (8, 8') is fed again in the turned state by means of the conveying means (6) for the at least partial sensing of its underside (10'), and so, after at least partial sensing of its underside (10'), it is conveyed by means of the conveying means (6) in a conveying direction (30, 32) away from the sensing device (12), wherein, during the first method step, in a second method step for sensing a second workpiece (22), the second workpiece (22) following the first workpiece (8) is fed to the sensing device (12) and, after at least partial sensing of its top side (24), is fed by means of the conveying means (6) to a second turning member (20) with which the second workpiece (22) fed thereto in order to be turned is turned such that the latter is fed again, in the turned state, to the sensing device (12) by means of the conveying device (6) for the at least partial sensing of its underside (24').

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
• B65G 47/252 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning over or inverting them about an axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying direction
• G01R 31/28 - Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer

Abstract

The invention relates to a conveying device (2) for conveying workpieces (4, 6, 8), in particular circuit boards, in the conveying direction (T) along a conveying line. The conveying device (2) has first conveying means (18) and second conveying means (22) for the workpiece conveyance along a first and second part (20, 24) of the conveying line (10),workpieces (4, 6, 8) being fed to the first part of the line (20) via the second part of the line (24). The invention is characterized by separation means (26), which, at least in some sections along the first portion (20), separate a workpiece (4, 6, 8) from a workpiece (6, 8) following the workpiece (4, 6, 8) in the conveying direction, wherein said separation means (26) have at least one spacer (28), which can be moved in such a way and controlled by control means in such a way that, after the workpiece (4, 6, 8) has passed the initial position (30), the spacer (28) changes to an active mode, in which the spacer (28) follows the workpiece (4, 6, 8) arranged downstream in the conveying direction (T) and, in the process, forms a minimum distance between the workpiece (4, 6, 8) and the workpiece (6, 8) arranged downstream of said workpiece (4, 6 8) in the conveying direction T and, upon reaching the end position (32), changes to an inactive mode, in which the spacer (28) returns to the initial position (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/29 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a single conveyor by temporarily stopping movement

Abstract

A conveyor device for the conveying workpieces, specifically circuit boards. The conveyor device is equipped with a primary and secondary conveyance for conveying the workpiece along a first or second partial path of the conveyance path. Workpieces are fed to the first partial path via the second partial path. Separators operate along the first partial path to separate one workpiece from a trailing workpiece. The Separators feature at least one spacer which can be moved and displaced by a control. After the workpiece passes the starting position, the spacer switches into an active mode, in which it is placed behind the workpiece and tracks it, thereby forming a minimum spacing between the workpiece and the trailing workpiece, and upon reaching the ending position, the spacer switches into an inactive mode, in which the spacer returns to the starting position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/26 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles
• B65G 47/30 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a series of conveyors
• B65G 15/22 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising a series of co-operating units
• B65G 47/29 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a single conveyor by temporarily stopping movement
• H01L 21/677 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for conveying, e.g. between different work stations

Goods & Services

Computer software, in particular computer software for processing of images; data processing equipment and computers. Creation of software for data processing; installation, updating and maintenance of computer software; services of a software engineer.

Goods & Services

Computer software for analyzing image data information for the electronics industry

Abstract

A through-substrate optical imaging device for through- imaging of translucent work objects (130), includes a radiation source (120) outputting radiation that will be transmissive through the work object (130) and an imaging system (152) configured for capturing inspection information from the radiation source (120) through the work object (130). The invention provides that the radiation source (120) is configured such that the radiation impinges on the surface of the work object (130) under various angles of incidence.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined

Abstract

An inspection apparatus (2) for detection of features in a work object includes a radiation source directing radiation to the work object (6) in use and an image capturing system including at least one sensor. According to the invention, the radiation source is a NIR light source outputting near infrared light in use, wherein the sensor is sensitive to near infrared light.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
• G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined

Goods & Services

(1) Machine tools; drilling machines; machines for integrated (a) optical detection and (b) treatment of work pieces; machines and components for optical and photographic inspection of a manufacturing process; machines and components for optical and photographic supervision of a manufacturing process; machines and components for automated visible light and x-ray detection systems for detection of products in a manufacturing process; machines and components for visible light and x-ray quality control inspection systems; machines and components for visible light and x-ray automatic supervision systems for use during a manufacturing process; machines and components for quality control inspection systems for the manufacture of circuit boards; machines and components for automatic supervision of the manufacture of circuit boards; machines and components for inspection systems to automatically measure the size or shape of manufactured components; machines and components for quality control inspection of manufactured surfaces; machines and components for automatic supervision of the quality of surfaces during a manufacturing process; data processing apparatus and computers; software for image processing and machine control; parts of the aforementioned goods. (1) Software design for image processing and/or machine control; research and development in the field of image processing and mechanical engineering; development of machines, particularly of machines for integrated (a) optical detection and (b) treatment of work pieces; development of surveying, photographic, optical and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments.

Goods & Services

[ Based on 44(e) drilling machines ] (Based on 44(e) (Based on Use in Commerce) Optical inspection apparatus for industrial use; electric and electronic sensors for defect detection; x-ray photographs for industrial use in analysis of the quality of products; automated optical inspection systems comprised of lights, cameras and x-ray tubes for use in checking, monitoring, and inspecting circuit boards, measuring of industrial, mechanical, and other electronic components and parts, and checking and monitoring the quality of surfaces; computer hardware and software for use in data processing for automated optical inspection systems sold as a unit; and software for image processing and machine control, namely, quality control and machine steering (Based on 44(e) (Based on Use in Commerce) Software design for others for image processing and machine control; product research and development in the field of image processing and mechanical engineering; design of machines for others, namely, machines for integrated optical detection and treatment of work pieces; design of surveying, photographic, optical, checking, and supervising apparatus and instruments for others

Goods & Services

Machine tools; drilling machines; machines for integral optical recording and processing of workpieces. Surveying, photographic, optical and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments (including sensors) for the optical recording of products, also using X-rays; apparatus and instruments (including sensors) for the optical inspection of the quality of products, also using X-rays, apparatus and instruments for inspecting circuit boards; apparatus and instruments for measuring components; apparatus and instruments for inspecting the quality of surfaces; data-processing equipment and computers; software for image processing and machine control; parts for the aforesaid goods, included in class 9. Compiling of software for image processing and/or machine control; research and development in the fields of image processing and machine construction, development of machines, in particular of machines for integral optical recording and processing of workpieces, development of surveying, photographic, optical and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments.

Goods & Services

Machine tools; drilling machines; machines for the integrated (a) optical recording and (b) processing of workpieces. Surveying, photographic, optical and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments (including sensors) for the optical recording of products, including using X-rays; apparatus and instruments (including sensors) for the optical checking (supervision) of product quality, including using X-rays; apparatus and instruments for the checking (inspection) of circuit boards; apparatus and instruments for measuring components; apparatus and instruments for inspecting the quality of surfaces; data-processing equipment and computers; software for image-processing and machine control; parts for the aforesaid goods, included in class 9. Creation of software for image-processing and/or machine control; research and development in the fields of image-processing and mechanical engineering; development of machines, in particular machines for the integrated (a) optical recording and (b) processing of workpieces; development of surveying, photographic, optical and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments.