Floating ultrasonic testing end effector for a robotic arm
US6459748B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end effector for supporting an ultrasonic testing probe on a robot arm having a robot mounting bracket for use in a nuclear reactor pressure vessel. The end effector has a wrist assembly with a rotatable wrist axle. The wrist assembly is coupled to the robot mounting bracket and a probe assembly is coupled to the wrist shaft. The ultrasonic testing probe is floatably disposed within the probe assembly.
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