LOW ANGLE ARTICLE INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR A CONVEYOR

摘要

The invention relates to a housing for a sensor configured to inspect articles conveyed past the housing by an article conveyor. The housing may comprise a body having formed therein a window to allow the sensor to inspect articles on the conveying path, and shielding means configured to substantially protect the window from items projected from the article conveyor. The housing may comprise one or more apertures to allow a flow of gas to be projected between the window and the conveying path. The housing may be used in an article inspection device with a sensor mounted within the housing, the sensor being substantially at the level of the conveyor. The device may comprise a camera and a light source. The device may be comprised as part of an article inspection system and an article sorting system.