In-process vision detection of flaws and FOD by back field illumination

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7678214
APP PUB NO 20080277042A1
SERIAL NO

12179681

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A flaw and foreign object debris (FOD) detection system (11) for use during fabrication of a structure (12) includes an illumination device (13). The illumination device (13) is configured to be in proximity with a fabrication system (10) and illuminates a portion (18) of the structure (12). The illumination device (13) directs light rays (16) at acute angles relative to the portion (18). A detector (14) monitors the portion (18) and detects FOD in the portion (18) during fabrication of the structure (12) in response to the reflection of the light rays (16) off of the portion (18).

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THE BOEING COMPANY100 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA CHICAGO IL 60606-1596

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Engelbart, Roger W St. Louis, US 66 1459
Hannebaum, Reed Mount Vernon, US 26 709
Pollock, Tim Ballwin, US 14 204

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