Automatically self-adjusting eddy current probe for bolt hole inspection
US5136240A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/902
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A single piece urethane material bolt hole crack detection probe body includes a parallel slot divided head. The head structure permits radial contraction or compression of the head in a parallel manner for axially constant diameter reduction. The structure finds use as an automatically adjustable probe for varying bolt hole sizes.
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