Surface conforming flexible eddy current probe for scanning varying surface contours
US5278498A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/101
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible core eddy current probe is disclosed for testing of curved or egular surfaces. The core is comprised of a flexible binder loaded with a powdered magnetic material and then formed into a specific flexible core shape continuously adaptable to irregular or curved surfaces. The flexible core probe has specific application to carbon fiber reinforced composite components having contoured surfaces.
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