Method and apparatus for measurement of length and height of objects
CA 1231430 A · Owner: Weyerhaeuser Company · Inventors: Brock, Gregory K.; Knowlen, Bruce R.
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The invention is a method and apparatus for non-contact measurement of the length and height or diameter of geometrically regular objects. The objects enter a first measurement station where horizontally opposed echo ranging transducers make sequential differential measurements to determine the length and transverse position of the object. Position information is sent to a microprocessor. The object is then advanced under a transverse array of downwardly oriented echo ranging transducers. The microprocessor preferably selects the single transducer located most closely to the midlength position of the object to make a height or diameter measurement. In the case of cylindrical objects, the …
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- Granted January 12, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 12, 2005.
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