Patent ID: 9114434
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: B07C,G01B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for inspecting and sorting a piece part based on at least one dimension defined by an opening formed in the piece part, the apparatus comprising: a reference component configured to engage the piece part by extending within the opening of the piece part by a first distance, the first distance being based on the at least one dimension; a bracket to disengage the piece part from the reference component; a depth measurement device configured to measure a second distance, the second distance being a function of the first distance; and a controller in communication with the depth measurement device, the controller configured to determine whether the second distance is within a predetermined range of distances; wherein, if the second distance is not within the predetermined range of distances, the bracket disengages the piece part from the reference component at a first location; and wherein, if the second distance is within the predetermined range of distances, the bracket disengages the piece part from the reference component at a second location, the second location being different from the first location.