Insertable waveguide to improve acoustic signal transmission in wooden specimen
US11467132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0423
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure relate to devices, systems and methods of manufacture for an exemplary waveguide usable for acoustic signal transmission for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of a wooden specimen. An exemplary waveguide comprises a mating portion for interfacing with a transducer horn of an ultrasonic transducer. The mating portion comprises an impact surface and a contact well that is fabricated within the impact surface so that the contact well is not contacted during an impact that drives the waveguide into wood. The contact well is utilized to connect the waveguide to a transducer horn. The waveguide further comprises a body portion that comprises a radiating component optimized for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of wood and transmission of ultrasonic signal data. Further non-limiting examples describe an interfacing component for securing one or more devices to the waveguide as well as an extraction component that is configured to minimize damage to the waveguide during extraction.
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