Abstract: A mount system for machine-vision equipment that is located and used outdoors is disclosed. The mount system has a rectangular base, a lower swivel, a puck, and an upper swivel, among other parts. The lower swivel has an aperture with a conical (tapered) surface sunk into its body. This inward-facing conical aperture corresponds in size, shape, and taper with a conical (tapered) protrusion located within the upper swivel. When the mount system is fully assembled, the lower swivel is fastened to the rectangular base using the puck. When fully assembled, a tapered-head screw fastens the upper swivel to the lower swivel by matching the tapered aperture with the conical protrusion.

Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.

Abstract: A mount system for machine-vision equipment that is located and used outdoors is disclosed. The mount system has a rectangular base, a lower swivel, a puck, and an upper swivel, among other parts. The lower swivel has an aperture with a conical (tapered) surface sunk into its body. This inward-facing conical aperture corresponds in size, shape, and taper with a conical (tapered) protrusion located within the upper swivel. When the mount system is fully assembled, the lower swivel is fastened to the rectangular base using the puck. When fully assembled, a tapered-head screw fastens the upper swivel to the lower swivel by matching the tapered aperture with the conical protrusion.

Abstract: A securing bracket for holding the user-settings made using user-selections on adjustors that come with a machine vision camera is disclosed. The securing bracket mounts to the camera itself. When properly mounted, the adjustors are prevented from spinning, unscrewing, or changing settings due to vibration and thus remain in place. The securing bracket comprises a spine and a plurality of hinged arms each having a bracket pivot. The hinged arms may be stacked vertically where for example one hinged arm secures a lens-adjustor, one hinged arm secures an iris-adjustor, and one hinged arm secures a focus-adjustor.

Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.

Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.

Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.

Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.

Abstract: A camera link cable assembly transmits signals from a digital camera to a frame grabber. The cable assembly has a significantly longer length than that provided by camera link cables of the prior art. A signal conditioning device is an integral part of the cable. The signal conditioning device extends the maximum distance that a signal can be transmitted from the camera to a frame grabber from approximately 7 meters at 85 MHz of the prior art cables, to approximately 40 meters at 85 MHz.