Patent ID: 7345757
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An inspection system, comprising: an imaging device configured to output a signal related to an object being imaged; a light source configured to direct light on the object to be imaged; a frame for carrying the imaging device and the light source; a first elongated member defining a first axis and having an end configured for insertion through an opening proximate an area to be inspected, the end being attached to the frame such that the frame is carried on the first elongated member and the frame is inserted through the opening when the end is inserted through the opening to position the frame proximate the area to be inspected, the first elongated member being generally rigid, thereby facilitating positioning of the imaging device carried by the frame; and a second elongated member defining a second axis and having a first portion attached to the frame such that the second elongated member is carried on the frame and the second elongated member is inserted through the opening when the frame is inserted through the opening to position the second elongated member proximate the area to be inspected, the second elongated member further having a second portion configured to rest on a surface accessible through the opening, thereby supporting the frame at some distance from the surface.