Acoustic Micro Imaging Device with a Scan While Loading Feature

摘要

A scanning acoustic microscope comprises a structure including a loading portion and a scanning portion, a transducer disposed in the scanning portion and operable to develop ultrasonic energy, and a controller. A driver is responsive to the controller and is capable of moving the transducer along a scan path with respect to a first plurality of parts disposed in the scanning portion as a second plurality of parts are being loaded into the loading portion.

主权项

1. A scanning acoustic microscope, comprising:
a transducer; a memory; a processor; a driver responsive to the memory and the processor that is adapted to move the transducer in a predetermined path with respect to a tray of parts disposed in a scanning area; and a safety enclosure movable from an open position permitting access to the scanning area to a closed position at least partially enclosing the scanning area; wherein the safety enclosure is adapted when in the closed position to prevent interference with the transducer as the driver rapidly moves the transducer in the predetermined path thereby to minimize a possibility of user injury and allow a tray of parts to be loaded while another is being scanned.