Geological sample scanning system
AssigneePlotLogic Pty Ltd
InventorsMatthew Garlan, Andrew Job
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a geological sample scanning system to be disassembled for transport and then re-assembled onsite at a mine site or field. The system includes a stand. An imaging sensor is provided for being supported by the stand. The system also includes a transporter for transporting a geological sample, in the form of ore from the mine site or field, along a single axis to be sensed by the sensor.
Claims20
A geological sample scanning system to be disassembled for transport and then re-assembled onsite at a mine site or field, the system including:
- a compactable stand configured to support an imaging sensor, wherein the compactable stand includes a first pair of legs, the legs being pivotably coupled to each other using a fastening assembly;
- and
- a transporter coupled to the first pair of legs, the transporter being configured for transporting a geological sample, in the form of ore from the mine site or field, along a single axis to be sensed by the sensor, the transporter including a rail arrangement with a sole rail and a releasable carriage for moving along the sole rail,
- wherein, in response to release of the fastening assembly, the first pair of legs is configured to retract and pivot relative to the fastening assembly.
A method for setting up a geological sample scanning system, the method comprising:
- erecting a compactable stand, the compactable stand including a first pair of legs, the legs being pivotably coupled to each other using a fastening assembly, wherein erecting the compactable stand comprises expanding the first pair of legs and pivoting the legs about the fastening assembly;
- mounting an imaging sensor to be supported by the stand;
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- locating a transporter for transporting a geological sample along a single axis to be sensed by the sensor, the transporter including a rail arrangement with a sole rail and a releasable carriage for moving along the sole rail.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.