Pulse echo ultrasonic test chamber for tray production system
US7131333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2698
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for retaining a part in a carrier during an ultrasonic scan. The part is positioned above a first opening in a lower chamber while air is drawn out of a second opening in the lower chamber to apply suction to the lower surface of the part. An ultrasonic transducer is housed in an upper chamber that dispenses coupling fluid to the top surface of the object.
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