Multi-Camera Video Apparatus for Obstructed Vehicle Component Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Testing vehicle components that are internal and obstructed from view requires repeated disassembly, leading to increased time, expense, and risk of damage due to the need for manual inspection after each test.
Innovation Solution
A video apparatus comprising multiple video cameras with light sources and a controller to provide real-time, multi-angle monitoring of vehicle components during testing, allowing for simultaneous display of video signals and reducing the need for manual inspection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual inspection is performed after each test by disassembling the vehicle portion, then the component can be viewed by the tester, but the time required and expense increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Video cameras are installed in advance within the vehicle portion to capture test results automatically. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for repeated disassembly and manual inspection after each test, allowing continuous monitoring without interrupting the testing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates visual copies (video images) of the component under test by installing cameras that capture and transmit real-time images to external monitors. This copying approach allows testers to view component status without physical disassembly, maintaining inspection accuracy while eliminating time loss.
2Measurement precision
If the portion of the vehicle is opened repeatedly to reveal the component, then the component can be inspected, but the likelihood of damage to the component or surrounding components increases
Solution Approach 1:
Video cameras create visual replicas of the component and its surrounding area, allowing complete inspection capability without physical access. The cameras capture images that can be viewed externally, eliminating the need to open the vehicle portion and thereby preventing any risk of damage to components during inspection.
Solution Approach 2:
The video camera system acts as an intermediary between the tester and the component. Instead of direct visual contact requiring disassembly, the camera transmits images to a monitor, allowing inspection while the vehicle portion remains closed and protected.
3Measurement precision
If multiple video cameras are installed to monitor different angles, then complete coverage is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system is divided into multiple independent camera units, each positioned to capture specific angles or aspects of the component. This segmentation allows comprehensive coverage while keeping each individual camera unit simple and manageable, with results displayed separately or combined on monitors.
Data Source
AI summary
Devices and methods for monitoring test results for testing components that are obstructed from the tester's view are provided. One such device is a video apparatus for monitoring a vehicle component undergoing testing comprising a plurality of video cameras; a light source coupled to each of the video cameras and configured to direct light in a direction that a lens of the video camera is directed; a power source electrically coupled to the plurality of video cameras and the light sources; and a controller. The controller is configured to receive video signals from each of the plurality of video cameras and control a display to simultaneously display each of the video signals.