Inspection sensor mounts and a method for mounting an inspection sensor
US7900346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5327
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In non-limiting, exemplary embodiments a mount assembly is provided for mounting an inspection sensor to a surface of a workpiece. The mount assembly includes a mount having an attachment portion and an engagement portion. The attachment portion is arranged to attach the mount to the surface of the workpiece. The engagement portion is arranged to engage the inspection sensor with the mount. Exemplary mount assemblies may be arranged to mount pulse echo ultrasonic testing transducers, focused ultrasonic testing transducers, through transmission ultrasonic testing transducers, eddy current inspection sensors, or any type of inspection sensor as desired.
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