Method and apparatus for ultrasound phased array testing of bearing balls
US7617733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2696
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated scanning system and method, utilizing specialized dual phased array ultrasonic transducers for producing and detecting Rayleigh waves in ceramic bearing balls are provided for nondestructive, non-contact inspection of ceramic bearing balls. The phased array ultrasonic transducer utilizes a complex curvature configuration that enables the dual phased array ultrasonic transducers to focus ultrasonic energy onto the ball to optimally generate and receive Rayleigh wave signals in the spherical objects.
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