Adjustable acoustic mirror
US6253619A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2693
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic inspection element and method are provided for improved ultrasonic inspection of curved entry surface parts. The transducer element may be spherically focused, or have a flat surface. The transducer/mirror element combination is used to inspect through a concave or convex surface. A mirror element shapes the sound beam relative to the shape of the curved surface of the part being inspected. Curvature of the mirror is adjusted with a screw, rod, voltage modulator, or other suitable adjustment mechanism. An alternative mechanism includes multiple "quick disconnect" interchangeable curved mirror elements.
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