Using Optical Means TRIZ Cases

Two laser radars and voice prompts automate truck parking distance, angle, and size measurement for faster, more reliable conveyor loading.

A scanning measuring light spot locates the vapor capillary directly, enabling more accurate in-process laser weld depth measurement.

By scanning lens position and selecting the smallest image spot, this case improves optical module alignment accuracy with less assembly complexity.

Structured light and imaging measure bend angle and springback during forming, enabling non-contact correction across different press brakes.

Optical coherence distance sensing uses a reflective reference and workpiece reflections to avoid lateral interference in laser machining.

Combining a movable drift mandrel with laser diameter sensing cuts operator effort and inspection time for tubular goods traversability checks.

A movable probe platform, spring return, and hysteretic coupling help CMM probe heads detect crashes while limiting thermal error.

Reflection-guided six-axis laser alignment improves gear inspection accuracy, cuts manual setup, and stores optimal orientations for reuse.

Built-in reference-path calibration replaces external jigs in laser processing, improving triangulation distance accuracy and setup convenience.

A low-reflectance laser absorber blocks regular reflections from mirror-like steel surfaces, improving shape measurement and press correction.

Real-time OCT scans of melt pool and weld bead geometry let laser welding adjust parameters in closed loop to keep attachment area consistent.

Visible-light spot imaging at two laser heights enables automatic distance calibration, improving cutting precision while reducing manual setup.

A laser-based presetting unit measures thread position and angle before setup, cutting manual roller phasing time and errors.

Multiple OCT reference stages extend laser head-to-workpiece distance measurement range while avoiding complex mechanical path adjustment.

Calibration parameters and an error model let a rotating laser gauge measure workpiece surface angles accurately without mechanical adjustment.

By shifting the measurement beam behind the weld direction after detecting axis deviation, this case improves laser weld penetration depth accuracy.

A dynamically adjusted OCT scanning area tracks the laser path to measure vapor capillary depth and position more reliably during laser processing.

Synchronizing linear and rotary axis timing lets coordinate measuring machines scan large surfaces faster while preserving accuracy.

Optical scanning compares unclamped and clamped rack states to qualify torsion and curvature quickly enough for production feedback.

Camera-scanned pattern codes let an AGV calculate offset distance and center under an article to avoid unbalanced lifting, scratches, and falls.

Autonomous laser alignment uses reference-circumference scans to center on storage tanks for faster, non-invasive volume calibration.

Repeated interferometer readings are filtered around the deepest value to measure weld penetration accurately despite reflection noise and misalignment.

Offset-based AGV repositioning aligns with the article center before lifting, reducing unbalanced loads, scratches, and drop risk.

A split focused-and-collimated beam path detects lateral and angular laser drift with high sensitivity in a compact optical layout.

By tuning exposure time and image averaging, this case minimizes hand-shake and probe positioning errors in 3D shape measurement.

A split focal and afocal optical path detects angular and lateral beam drift with high sensitivity in a compact laser machining setup.

Differently polarized illumination and a coaxial polarization camera improve seam tracking on matte or dark workpieces during laser machining.

Multiple fixed OCT reference stages extend laser head-to-workpiece distance measurement range without synchronous mechanical adjustment.

Unstable workpiece features are measured more often than stable ones, cutting inspection time while maintaining quality control reliability.

OCT reference and workpiece reflections replace error-prone capacitive sensing to keep laser head distance stable during cutting or welding.

Offset positioning holes and paired detection areas let imaging systems recognize a plate structural body's position and angle more accurately.

Reference-image analysis tracks solder wave height, nozzle suitability, and oxidation to prevent unsuitable soldering operations.

A portable camera and pilot laser setup checks gas nozzle beam alignment safely across laser machining heads without using the cutting laser.

A transmissive deflection optic keeps the measuring beam collimated during offset positioning, improving vapor capillary depth measurement in laser machining.

Returning light through an optical fiber lets the lens focus from measured wafer height or thickness, avoiding slow pitch-by-pitch image capture.

A one-piece quartz glass beam manipulator uses elastic flexures to improve thermal stability, raise oscillation frequency, and cut assembly complexity.

Image-guided contour detection steers laser deburring of vacuum pump components, replacing slow manual edge finishing with precise automation.

THz sensing combined with material feed data resolves unknown refractive index in foam extrusion for in-line layer thickness control.

An OCT-guided laser head synchronizes reference path length with focus changes to keep the focal spot accurate during remote welding.

Checks skewness and kurtosis to choose a statistical distribution that fits workpiece measurement data across the full value interval.

Variable reflectivity beacons let autonomous work robots localize reliably with simple distance sensing, avoiding costly GNSS and complex infrastructure.

By combining surface coordinate sensing with an inclinometer, the case avoids element scanning and speeds folding angle measurement throughput.

Rotating 2D shape detection captures full-circumference socket data to replace calipers and improve crimp measurement consistency.

Automatic laser focus calibration uses incision width from process or reflected radiation, avoiding manual slit measurement and extra optics.

Discrete OCT scan lines track closed welding contours and extract geometric features for tighter laser welding control and result checking.

Optical short-coherence interferometry tracks the machining head gap accurately on curved, inclined, or nonmetallic workpieces despite spatter.

A servo- and sensor-based setup combines chain pre-tensioning with length measurement to improve precision, automation, and throughput.

Real-time 3D camera feedback lets profile bending machines detect shape deviations and correct roller settings for accurate angles and radii.