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Non-destructive inspection apparatus

US7848894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2009
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2029

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

Abstract

A free-hand inspection apparatus for non-destructively inspecting a structure includes an array and an inertial sensor. The array includes a plurality of elements for transmitting and receiving inspection signals towards and from a structure being inspected. The inertial sensor measures acceleration and angular rotation rate in X, Y, and Z directions of the array.

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