Thermal and vacuum assessment method
US8197623B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thermal and vacuum assessment method includes providing a composite part having a repair area, installing a vacuum bag over the repair area, drawing a vacuum on the vacuum bag, testing for air leaks in the vacuum bag, heating the vacuum bag and obtaining a thermal image of the repair area.
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