System and method for real-time degree of cure evaluation in a material
US11650183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0251
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a system and method for real-time visualization of a material during ultrasonic non-destructive testing. The system includes a graphical user interface (GUI) capable of showing a three-dimensional (3-D) image of a composite laminate constructed of a series of two-dimensional (2-D) cross sections. The GUI is capable of displaying the 3-D image as each additional 2-D cross section is scanned by an ultrasonic testing apparatus in real time or near real time, including probable defect regions that contain a flaw such as a hole, crack, wrinkle, or foreign object within the composite. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the system includes an artificial intelligence capable of highlighting defect areas within the 3-D image in real time or near real time and providing data regarding each defect area, such as the depth, size, and/or type of each defect.
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