Damage detection system and method for detecting damage in fastened structures
US10877003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2691
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments are directed to instrumented fasteners and associated damage detection systems for detecting damage in an assembled structure secured together by at least one instrumented fastener. The instrumented fastener forms a transducer assembly for detecting damage in the assembled structure. The fastener can include a cavity disposed at one end of the fastener. The transducer assembly includes an electromechanical unit at least partially inserted into and mechanically coupled within the cavity of the fastener. The electromechanical unit can include a piezoelectric element.
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