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Multi-probe rail scanning/encoder system and certified method of use thereof

US8196469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2009
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/2623
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rail scanning system and certified method of use thereof are described. The rail scanning system comprises a control unit, a probe carriage, and an encoder. The probe carriage comprises two or more phased array probes. The control unit is communicatively coupled with the encoder and phased array probes of the probe carriage.

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