Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

A unified 3D scan aligns the machined part and workholding fixture to automate tolerance checks and reduce manual inspection time.

A camera overlay guides laser alignment on varying part diameters, improving stripping precision while reducing scratches and tool changes.

When obstacles block external sensors, interlocked motion data is used to calculate unmanned vehicle position and orientation reliably.

A built-in test body lets the laser optical unit self-calibrate scanner measurements after collisions or part replacement to keep beam positioning accurate.

Interchangeable optical modules match reference and sample arm path length and dispersion, cutting manual setup time and errors.

Mechanical sensing of hole misalignment sets excentre compensators faster, cutting assembly time and parasitic loads at fastening sites.

Beam angle values from one laser subset are used to correct another subset’s projected pattern, avoiding complex feedback control.

Plane-specific optical measurement of cut wire or tube sections reveals residual curvature clearly, enabling targeted straightener adjustment.

Optical imaging measures tiny punch-die clearance changes during electrode shearing, reducing defects and helping maintain mold durability.

Analog TS-DFT converts laser interference into real-time electrical signals, overcoming CMOS and CPU sampling limits in pulse-level process monitoring.

Point cloud sensing tracks tool and object pose in real time, enabling accurate 3D work zone control even under partial occlusion.

Free-hanging coil spring imaging avoids support-member occlusion while a guide bar and telecentric lens improve dimensional measurement accuracy.

A fiducial measured at multiple positions lets the optical system calculate movement error and align processing and measurement beams more precisely.

Laser line scanning and Hermite interpolation help coordinate galvanometer and motion stages to track corner welds with less impact and delay.

Projected optical patterns give mobile platforms stable depth cues for accurate localization and navigation on texture-less, self-similar surfaces.

Real-time point cloud recalibration keeps binocular laser measurements accurate despite vibration and lighting changes during forming.

Orbital scanning of coaxial measurement light captures the keyhole bottom more reliably, improving weld penetration depth accuracy under vibration.

Beam-pattern feedback derives probe distance at each CMM measuring position, improving accuracy and speed on unknown workpieces.

A drone-mounted 3D scanner uses mobile line-of-sight tracking and coordinate translation for accurate inspection of large components.

Non-contact sensing tracks die spacing in real time to catch vibration-driven loosening early and reduce thread-rolling defects.

Non-contact optical sensing tracks die spacing in thread rolling, catching vibration-driven loosening early to protect passage settings and yield.

A movable joint and spring-loaded retainer keep CMM optical probes aligned while absorbing thermal stress and releasing under impact.

An offset condensing portion and asymmetric housing let the lens move orthogonal to its optical axis while limiting interference and space use.

Multiple distance sensors infer bending distortion in real time, enabling springback correction with less manual measurement and rework.

Adaptive laser point placement continues polyline paths across scanning fields to avoid visible joins and keep large-area patterns uniform.

Measured middle and end bend differences drive crowning correction, improving partial bending accuracy despite material and thickness variation.

By adjusting the OCT reference section only in positioning phases, the system expands measurement area while avoiding interference signal disturbance.

Projected-pattern sensing checks rivet hole geometry and adjusts countersink depth control to keep aircraft rivet joints within tolerance.

Correction data aligns processing and measurement beams despite fθ lens chromatic aberration, improving keyhole depth measurement accuracy.

A non-contact sensor tracks the fold section against a stepped reference area, enabling documented fold geometry and real-time path correction.

Line-laser scanning captures key tooth point clouds for 3D reconstruction, reducing sensor alignment complexity while improving duplication accuracy.

Using three reflected beams and image-based spatial relationships, this case measures flat-surface tilt accurately without calibration or known distance.

Orbital movement of coaxial measurement light samples the deepest keyhole region to improve weld penetration depth accuracy during laser welding.

Dynamic OCT beam adjustment captures weld seam start and end sections where limited access blocks fixed leading and trailing measurements.

Precomputed incident-angle correction aligns processing and measurement light to offset lens chromatic aberration and measure keyhole depth accurately.

Repeated coaxial measurements filter shallow keyhole reflections to determine weld penetration depth more accurately under disturbance.

Pulsed laser microstructures create high-contrast guide rail markings, improving bright-field linear encoder position detection accuracy.

Dynamic balancing of reference and measurement beam power improves interferometric signal quality and avoids detector saturation during welding.

Reflected light from a pierced hole reveals lens deterioration during sheet metal cutting, helping maintain stable laser processing quality.

An integral quartz glass optical element and stator improve beam deflection dynamics, resonance, and thermal stability while reducing assembly complexity.

Digital twins and AI assign coordinate measuring devices by location, capability, and maintenance status to cut idle time and preserve accuracy.

Coaxial distance-measurement optics and a receiving lens let the laser head scan workpiece positions while maintaining accurate triangulation.

A camera overlay shows the minimum leg length on the bending edge, helping operators verify reliable bend-angle measurement without table checks.

Separating background compensation from object-signal dispersion correction improves OCT height accuracy in noisy machining measurements.

Dual positioning sensors, displacement sensing, and laser triangulation measure tubular length and inner diameter in one pass with ±3 mm accuracy.

Correcting optical axis deviation between laser and measurement beams improves keyhole penetration depth measurement in laser welding.

Automated image comparison tracks nozzle oxidation and solder wave height, enabling timely adjustment for more reliable soldering.

Matched guide-light wavelengths offset lens chromatic aberration, enabling faster and more accurate laser spot positioning on workpieces.

Beam-shift correction compensates fθ lens chromatic aberration so processing and measurement beams stay aligned for accurate keyhole depth sensing.

A dark cavity with conical light sources and detectors captures weak fluorescence around thin round wires to verify coating presence and distribution.