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Systems and methods for evaluating a surface of a bore formed in a structure

US11168971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2019
Grant dateNov 9, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B5/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for evaluating a surface of a bore formed in a structure, where the bore defines a bore axis. The method includes moving a probe at least partially through the bore in a first lineal direction about the bore axis while simultaneously rotating the probe about the bore axis. The probe includes a contact element contacting the surface of the bore at a plurality of first contact points as the probe moves in the first lineal direction.

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