SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PIN-HOLES IN FIBERGLASS AND COMPOSITE PARTS
    131.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PIN-HOLES IN FIBERGLASS AND COMPOSITE PARTS 有权
    用于检测纤维和复合材料部分中的针孔的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150369749A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-24

    申请号:US14309713

    申请日:2014-06-19

    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for detecting defects in the surface of a workpiece such as a fiberglass or composite part. A light source is positioned to direct light at the workpiece at an oblique angle with respect to the surface of the workpiece. At least one camera is positioned to detect light reflected from the workpiece and to generate a light signal corresponding to the reflected light. A polarizing lens is positioned between each of the at least one cameras and the workpiece. A processor is coupled to each of the at least one cameras to receive the corresponding light signals. The processor is programmed to process the light signals to detect any defects in the surface of the workpiece based on relative magnitudes of the received light signal. A video display and a printer are preferably coupled to the processor to show any detected defects.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于检测诸如玻璃纤维或复合部件的工件的表面中的缺陷的系统和方法。 光源被定位成相对于工件的表面以倾斜的角度引导工件的光。 定位至少一个照相机以检测从工件反射的光并产生对应于反射光的光信号。 偏振透镜位于至少一个照相机和工件的每一个之间。 处理器耦合到所述至少一个照相机中的每一个以接收相应的光信号。 处理器被编程为基于接收的光信号的相对大小来处理光信号以检测工件表面中的任何缺陷。 视频显示器和打印机优选地耦合到处理器以显示任何检测到的缺陷。

    Aircraft Window Heating System
    132.
    发明申请
    Aircraft Window Heating System 有权
    飞机窗加热系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150296565A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14248782

    申请日:2014-04-09

    CPC classification number: H05B1/0236 B64C1/1484 B64C1/1492 H05B3/84

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing heating of a window system. The apparatus comprises a dimmable window panel and a heating system. The dimmable window panel has an inner portion and an outer portion around the inner portion. The heating system is thermally connected to the outer portion of the dimmable window panel.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于管理窗系统的加热的方法和装置。 该装置包括可调光窗板和加热系统。 可调光窗板具有围绕内部部分的内部部分和外部部分。 加热系统热连接到可调光窗板的外部。

    TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY
    133.
    发明申请
    TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY 审中-公开
    形状记忆合金温度控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150240793A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-27

    申请号:US14186915

    申请日:2014-02-21

    CPC classification number: F03G7/065

    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for controlling an actuator made from a shape-memory alloy includes a first layer made from a thermally conductive material and a second layer. The second layer is made from a thermally conductive material. The apparatus also includes at least one thermoelectric heater positioned between the first and second layers. Additionally, the apparatus includes at least one thermoelectric cooler positioned between the first and second layers.

    Abstract translation: 这里描述了一种用于控制由形状记忆合金制成的致动器的装置,包括由导热材料制成的第一层和第二层。 第二层由导热材料制成。 该装置还包括位于第一和第二层之间的至少一个热电加热器。 另外,该设备包括位于第一和第二层之间的至少一个热电冷却器。

    Multi-wavelength laser inspection
    135.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12241832B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-04

    申请号:US18509402

    申请日:2023-11-15

    Abstract: An example system for inspecting a surface includes a laser, an optical system, a gated camera, and a control system. The laser is configured to emit pulses of light, with respective wavelengths of the pulses of light varying over time. The optical system includes at least one optical element, and is configured to direct light emitted by the laser to points along a scan line one point at a time. The gated camera is configured to record a fluorescent response of the surface from light having each wavelength of a plurality of wavelengths at each point along the scan line. The control system is configured to control the gated camera such that an aperture of the gated camera is open during fluorescence of the surface but closed during exposure of the surface to light emitted by the laser.

    Flexoelectricity ultrasonic transducer imaging system

    公开(公告)号:US11917921B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-27

    申请号:US17580404

    申请日:2022-01-20

    Inventor: Morteza Safai

    CPC classification number: H10N30/857 C08L27/18 H04R17/005 H10N30/098

    Abstract: A flexoelectricity ultrasonic (UT) transducer imaging system is disclosed comprising a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer, a plurality of flexoelectricity UT transducers, and a multiplexer. The PTFE layer includes a front and back surface and the plurality of flexoelectricity UT transducers is attached to the back surface of the PTFE layer. Each UT transducer has a front-end and back-end and the front-end of each flexoelectricity UT transducer is attached to the back surface of the PTFE layer. The flexoelectricity UT transducers are arranged along the back surface of the PTFE layer as a two-dimensional array and each flexoelectricity UT transducer is configured to vibrate in a normal direction to the back surface of the PTFE layer. The multiplexer in signal communication with each flexoelectricity UT transducer, where the flexoelectricity UT transducers are sandwiched between the multiplexer and the PTFE layer.

    Pulse stretching technique for laser bond inspection, laser ultrasonic inspection, and laser peening

    公开(公告)号:US11906469B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US17514555

    申请日:2021-10-29

    Inventor: Morteza Safai

    CPC classification number: G01N29/2418 G01N29/04 H01S3/0057 H01S3/225

    Abstract: An example laser system includes a laser, a plurality of pulse stretchers coupled together in series, a feedback module, and a lens assembly. The plurality of pulse stretchers is configured to stretch pulse widths of laser pulses provided by the laser and to output stretched laser pulses. The feedback module includes a pulse delay comparator that is configured to compare a first laser pulse of the laser pulses to a corresponding first stretched laser pulse of the stretched laser pulses. The feedback module also includes a computing device that is configured to determine, based on a result of the comparing by the pulse delay comparator, an adjustment to a pulse stretcher of the plurality of pulse stretchers, and apply the adjustment to the pulse stretcher so as to modify a shape of a second stretched laser pulse of the stretched laser pulses.

    Multi-wavelength laser inspection
    139.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11860093B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-02

    申请号:US17681650

    申请日:2022-02-25

    Abstract: An example system for inspecting a surface includes a laser, an optical system, a gated camera, and a control system. The laser is configured to emit pulses of light, with respective wavelengths of the pulses of light varying over time. The optical system includes at least one optical element, and is configured to direct light emitted by the laser to points along a scan line one point at a time. The gated camera is configured to record a fluorescent response of the surface from light having each wavelength of a plurality of wavelengths at each point along the scan line. The control system is configured to control the gated camera such that an aperture of the gated camera is open during fluorescence of the surface but closed during exposure of the surface to light emitted by the laser.

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