Vision target based assembly
AssigneeGreat Lakes Intellectual Property
InventorTimothy R. Pryor
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for assemblying, handling, and fabrication are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assemblying process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.
Claims47
A method of creating a data base for an object having at least first and second discrete targets thereon in a pattern, said method comprising:
- electro-optically sensing, with an electro-optical sensing means, the pattern of said first target and said second target;
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- using a processing means, creating a data base of said object using said sensed pattern of said first target and said second target, said created data base comprising said sensed pattern of said first and second targets.
Apparatus for creating a data base for an object having at least first and second discrete targets thereon in a pattern, said apparatus comprising:
- electro-optical sensing means for sensing the pattern of said first target and said second target;
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- processing means for creating a data base of said object using said sensed pattern of said first target and said second target, said data base comprising said sensed pattern of said first and second targets.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.