Apparatus and method for capturing changes in position of at least one component mounted in an assembly

Abstract

In an apparatus and a method for capturing changes in position of at least one component mounted in an assembly, the assembly is positioned in the apparatus and a camera is calibrated. An image of the assembly is recorded before the assembly is subjected to the vibration. The assembly is exposed to vibrations for a defined period of time and intensity. An image of the assembly is recorded after the assembly is subjected to the vibration. The two images are superposed on one another with the aid of an image processing device, and differences are identified. The results are displayed on a display, wherein possibly the components with changes in position (or possibly those without changes) are highlighted visually. The user examines the results and can then take further actions on the basis of the changes in position detected.

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