PART LENGTH MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE USING TWO OR THREE PROXIMITY SENSORS

Application 17/KOL/2005 published 2006-12-01, filed 2005-01-18
A method for determining the range of a dimensional parameter of a multiplicity of members is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing at least two sensors; fixinJDVHWFRQVWDQWGLVWDQFHV ûO between the sensors such that the relative distances between sensors are fixed and free from adjustment; and measuring the dimensional SDUDPHWHUEDVHGXSRQDUDWLR ûWûW1 RIDILUVWWLPHVHJPHQW ûW1) and a seconGWLPHVHJPHQW ûW2), whereby no adjustment of the relative distance between sensors is required. (FIG). 1

Applicant

BORGWARNER INC.,
POWERTRAIN TECHNICAL CENTER 3800 AUTOMATION AVENUE, SUITE 100, AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326-1782, USA.

Inventor

MARK E. PATTON

International Info

Classification: G01B 5/04

Priority Information

10/761,001 USA 2004-01-20