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Fixture for automated ultrasonic scanning of radii in aerospace structure

US6658939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2001
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/2694
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic scanner for inspection of radiused regions having scanner supports which include pivoted fingers containing the transducers and hands supporting the fingers attached to vertical arms by pins. The angle of the hands are controlled by the vertical position of the arms.

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