Conveyance Component Misalignment Sensing with Camera Photogrammetry

The patent replaces complex mechanical positioning systems with a camera-based optical system. Instead of using precision mechanical gauges or laser measurement devices, the invention uses standard cameras to capture images of components, then uses image processing and photogrammetric techniques to determine alignment. This substitution dramatically reduces device complexity and cost while maintaining measurement precision.

The patent creates visual copies (images) of the physical components using a camera system. By capturing images of door locks, door assemblies, and other components, the system creates digital representations that can be analyzed for alignment without physically measuring the components. This copying approach simplifies the measurement process and reduces the need for complex physical measurement devices.

The patent implements continuous automated monitoring of component alignment through camera systems that continuously or periodically capture images of components. This continuous monitoring ensures reliable detection of misalignment issues without requiring periodic manual inspections, thereby maintaining system reliability while eliminating the time loss associated with scheduled manual checks and improving overall maintenance productivity.

The system enables self-monitoring and self-diagnosis of component alignment. The camera system automatically detects misalignment conditions and can trigger alerts or maintenance workflows without human intervention. This self-service capability ensures continuous reliability monitoring while freeing up maintenance personnel from routine inspection tasks, thereby improving productivity.