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Nondestructive inspection heads for components having limited surrounding space

US7950297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2007
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/269
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection head where non-destructive inspection is structured to fit into narrow spaces, and to accurately and repeatably move an inspection probe along a surface to be inspected. Movement of the inspection head along an X, Y, Z, Θ, and Φ-axis is precisely controlled by individual drive mechanisms.

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