Ultrasonic Product Quality Inspection With Weight and Volume Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for inspecting the quality of molded products are limited in their ability to non-destructively assess internal states and defects, often requiring cutting or indirect density measurements.
Innovation Solution
A product quality measuring apparatus that includes an inspection module capable of measuring a product's weight, volume, and internal state using ultrasonic waves, along with a quality analyzing module that utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze the data and provide quality assessments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If non-destructive inspecting methods are used to minimize changes of product shape and function, then product integrity is preserved, but measurement precision of internal states and defects is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple inspection methods (ultrasonic inspection, weight measurement, volume measurement) into a single integrated inspection module. This merging allows the system to maintain product integrity through non-destructive testing while achieving comprehensive measurement precision by correlating data from multiple measurement techniques simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an inspection module as an intermediary between the product and the analysis system. This module acts as a mediator that captures internal state information through ultrasonic waves, weight, and volume measurements without directly contacting or damaging the product, thereby preserving product integrity while enabling precise internal defect detection.
2Measurement precision
If multiple inspection methods are applied to accurately identify internal defects, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges ultrasonic inspection, weight measurement, and volume measurement functions into a single integrated inspection module. This consolidation improves internal defect detection accuracy by combining multiple measurement methods while reducing device complexity through unified hardware and software architecture that manages all inspection functions in one modular unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The inspection module is designed as a universal multi-functional device that performs ultrasonic inspection, weight measurement, and volume measurement through a single integrated system. This multi-functionality approach enables accurate internal defect detection using multiple methods while avoiding the complexity of separate standalone devices for each inspection type.
3Productivity
If automated inspection systems are implemented to minimize human intervention, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection system is designed to operate autonomously with minimal human intervention. The automated inspection module performs ultrasonic scanning, weight measurement, and volume measurement automatically, while the quality analysis module independently processes the collected data to generate inspection results. This self-service capability improves productivity by eliminating manual inspection operations while managing system complexity through automated workflows and integrated control algorithms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus enables accurate and non-destructive inspection of product quality by measuring internal states, weight, and volume, minimizing human intervention and improving measurement accuracy, while also contributing to enhanced product productivity and quality control.
Implementation Method 1
an ultrasonic inspecting unit that measures the internal state of the product through data acquired by scanning an ultrasonic wave to the product
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AI summary
Provided is a product quality measuring apparatus that inspects quality of a product by measuring an internal state, a weight, and a volume of the product. To this end, the apparatus includes an inspection module that inspects at least one of the internal state, the weight, and the volume of a product and a quality analyzing module that analyzes the quality of the product by analyzing data received from the inspection module.