Cylinder boss cracking detection system
US11927567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0289
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for monitoring a boss of a composite structure for a boss cracking event. The system includes a first sensor located on an outer surface of a neck of the boss and configured to detect first deformation data associated with the boss. The system also includes a second sensor located on the outer surface of the neck of the boss at a location diametrically opposite of the first sensor and configured to detect second deformation data associated with the boss. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor and configured to determine, based on the first deformation data and the second deformation data, whether a boss cracking event has occurred.
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