Resonant inspection using reconfigurable nest
US8051715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/269
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a device and method for non-destructive testing of an object using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy, wherein the device is provided with a reconfigurable nest for placement of objects of various shapes and sizes on the device. The reconfigurable nest includes a plurality of transducers that are held in place using a rheological fluid. As each transducer is arranged, for example, using a robotic tool, an electric or magnetic field is applied to the rheological fluid in contact with said transducer, thereby holding the transducer in place. This device and method thus provide a nest for a resonant inspection device that may be reconfigured in much less time and with much less effort when compared to existing solutions.
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