APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE MICROWAVE MEASUREMENT OF DRY AND WET FILM THICKNESS
    2.
    发明申请
    APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE MICROWAVE MEASUREMENT OF DRY AND WET FILM THICKNESS 失效
    干燥和湿膜厚度非结构微波测量的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090066344A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-12

    申请号:US12041470

    申请日:2008-03-03

    IPC分类号: G01R27/00

    CPC分类号: G01B15/02

    摘要: Wet and dry film thickness can be measured non-invasively on structures, such as surfaces associated with vessels, aircraft and buildings, using calibrated microwave sensors. The film is measured by directing microwave energy toward the film. The microwave energy passes through the film and is reflected by a reflective or semi-reflective substrate surface below the film. Properties of the reflected wave are compared with properties of reflected waves that were passed through calibration samples of known thicknesses to determine the unknown thickness of the film. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are maintained at a fixed altitude above the conductive/semi-conductive substrate for measurement, and in other embodiments, one or more sensors are maintained at a fixed altitude above the film. In one embodiment, sensors are associated with a coating applicator, with a first sensor preceding the applicator and a second sensor following the applicator to measure the thickness of the film applied by the applicator by comparing measurements before and after coating.

    摘要翻译: 使用校准的微波传感器可以非结构地测量湿和干膜厚度,例如与船只,飞机和建筑物相关的表面等结构上。 通过将微波能量引向胶片来测量胶片。 微波能量通过膜并被膜下面的反射或半反射的衬底表面反射。 将反射波的性质与通过已知厚度的校准样品的反射波的性质进行比较,以确定膜的未知厚度。 在一些实施例中,一个或多个传感器被保持在用于测量的导电/半导体衬底上方的固定高度处,并且在其他实施例中,一个或多个传感器保持在胶片上方的固定高度。 在一个实施例中,传感器与涂布器相关联,第一传感器位于施用器之前,第二传感器跟随施加器,以通过比较涂覆之前和之后的测量来测量施用器施加的膜的厚度。

    Time-temperature indicator
    4.
    发明授权
    Time-temperature indicator 失效
    时间温度指示器

    公开(公告)号:US6158381A

    公开(公告)日:2000-12-12

    申请号:US259107

    申请日:1999-02-26

    申请人: Alan V. Bray

    发明人: Alan V. Bray

    CPC分类号: G01K3/04 G01K11/08

    摘要: A time-temperature indicator indicates the useful shelf life of an associated product which may be affected by the passage of time and an applied temperature. A creeping material has a first end connected to a first fixed location and a second end connected to a load applying device such as a spring. In response to application of the load applying device, the passage of time, and the application of various temperatures, the creeping material will increase in length in a known manner. An indicator associated with the creeping material indicates whether the passage of time and application of various temperatures have caused the associated product to exceed its useful shelf life.

    摘要翻译: 时间温度指示器指示可能受时间和施加温度影响的相关产品的有用保质期。 蠕变材料具有连接到第一固定位置的第一端和连接到诸如弹簧的负载施加装置的第二端。 响应于施加施加载荷的装置,时间的流逝和各种温度的应用,蠕变材料的长度将以已知的方式增加。 与蠕变材料相关的指示器是否指示时间的流逝和各种温度的应用是否导致相关产品超过其有用的保质期。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS USING NON-CONTACT MEASURING DEVICE TO DETERMINE RAIL DISTANCE TRAVELED
    5.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS USING NON-CONTACT MEASURING DEVICE TO DETERMINE RAIL DISTANCE TRAVELED 有权
    使用非接触式测量装置确定轨距的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110115668A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-19

    申请号:US12913666

    申请日:2010-10-27

    IPC分类号: G01S13/58 G01S13/00 G01S13/42

    摘要: A non-contact, distance traveled measurement system (DTMS) to calculate speed and distance traveled by a vehicle over rails—more specifically, by trains traveling on standard railroad tracks. Preferably, a pair of short range (near field) microwave-based transmitters/sensors (transceivers) are mounted on the underside of the train and used to key on rail-bed features such as cross ties or tie plates. Preferred embodiments also include infrared sensors as a redundant channel that is less sensitive to moisture in the track bed. Data from the sensors is correlated to determine the time delay between the first and second sensors' passage over objects on the rail bed such as cross-ties or tie-plates. From this time delay, nearly instantaneous velocity can be computed at each given target such as a tie plate (metal target) or a tie (dielectric contrast target). Velocity versus time curves can be integrated over time to derive distance traveled.

    摘要翻译: 一种非接触式距离行驶测量系统(DTMS),用于计算车辆在轨道上行驶的速度和距离,特别是通过在标准铁轨上行驶的列车。 优选地,一对短距离(近场)基于微波的发射器/传感器(收发器)安装在火车的下侧,并用于键入诸如十字架或连接板的轨道床特征。 优选实施例还包括红外传感器作为对轨道床中的水分较不敏感的冗余通道。 来自传感器的数据相关联,以确定第一和第二传感器通过轨道床上的物体(例如交叉连接或连接板)之间的时间延迟。 从该时间延迟,可以在每个给定的目标例如连接板(金属靶)或连接(介电对比目标)处计算几乎瞬时的速度。 速度与时间曲线可以随着时间的推移积分,以得出旅行距离。

    Apparatuses and methods for nondestructive microwave measurement of dry and wet film thickness
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatuses and methods for nondestructive microwave measurement of dry and wet film thickness 失效
    干膜和湿膜无损微波测量的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07339382B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-04

    申请号:US11271461

    申请日:2005-11-10

    IPC分类号: G01R27/32

    CPC分类号: G01B15/02

    摘要: Wet and dry film thickness can be measured non-invasively on structures, such as surfaces associated with vessels, aircraft and buildings, using calibrated microwave sensors. The film is measured by directing microwave energy toward the film. The microwave energy passes through the film and is reflected by a reflective or semi-reflective substrate surface below the film. Properties of the reflected wave are compared with properties of reflected waves that were passed through calibration samples of known thicknesses to determine the unknown thickness of the film. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are maintained at a fixed altitude above the conductive/semi-conductive substrate for measurement, and in other embodiments, one or more sensors are maintained at a fixed altitude above the film. In one embodiment, sensors are associated with a coating applicator, with a first sensor preceding the applicator and a second sensor following the applicator to measure the thickness of the film applied by the applicator by comparing measurements before and after coating.

    摘要翻译: 使用校准的微波传感器可以非结构地测量湿和干膜厚度,例如与船只,飞机和建筑物相关的表面等结构上。 通过将微波能量引向胶片来测量胶片。 微波能量通过膜并被膜下面的反射或半反射的衬底表面反射。 将反射波的性质与通过已知厚度的校准样品的反射波的性质进行比较,以确定膜的未知厚度。 在一些实施例中,一个或多个传感器被保持在用于测量的导电/半导体衬底上方的固定高度处,并且在其他实施例中,一个或多个传感器保持在胶片上方的固定高度。 在一个实施例中,传感器与涂布器相关联,第一传感器位于施用器之前,第二传感器跟随施加器,以通过比较涂覆之前和之后的测量来测量施用器施加的膜的厚度。

    Self-sealing fastener
    8.
    发明授权
    Self-sealing fastener 有权
    自密封紧固件

    公开(公告)号:US09068583B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-30

    申请号:US13287791

    申请日:2011-11-02

    IPC分类号: F16B1/00 F16B19/00

    摘要: An apparatus for making and using a fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to a moisture source. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a premature cure indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于制造和使用适用于飞机制造或修理的紧固件的设备,其被涂覆有预混合的湿固化密封剂。 密封剂层被涂覆有易碎的防潮层,当紧固件安装时将会分裂,从而将密封剂暴露于湿气源。 一旦露出湿气,密封剂就会开始固化。 优选的实施方案还提供了一种过早的固化指示剂,其提供外部防潮层已被损坏的视觉指示。

    Method and Apparatus for Nondestructive Measuring of a Coating Thickness on a Curved Surface
    9.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Nondestructive Measuring of a Coating Thickness on a Curved Surface 失效
    弯曲表面涂层厚度无损检测方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110050248A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-03

    申请号:US12851439

    申请日:2010-08-05

    IPC分类号: G01R27/04 G01N21/55

    CPC分类号: G01B15/02

    摘要: An improved method and apparatus for non-destructive measurements of coating thicknesses on a curved surface by measuring components of the microwave energy reflected from the surface. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a portable microwave thickness detector with a rounded rocker-type base allowing the microwave beam to be moved through a range of angles with respect to the target surface. An optical alignment system determines when the microwave angle of incidence is at a desired angle when the components of the reflected microwave energy are measured. Preferred embodiments of the present invention also provide a portable microwave thickness detector which maintains a constant standoff distance between the between the microwave detector and the sample to be measured.

    摘要翻译: 一种改进的方法和装置,用于通过测量从表面反射的微波能量的组分对弯曲表面上的涂层厚度进行非破坏性测量。 本发明的优选实施例提供一种便携式微波厚度检测器,其具有圆形摇杆式底座,允许微波束相对于目标表面移动一定范围的角度。 当测量反射微波能量的分量时,光学对准系统确定微波入射角何时处于所需角度。 本发明的优选实施例还提供一种便携式微波厚度检测器,其在微波检测器和待测量样品之间保持恒定的间隔距离。

    Method and apparatus using non-contact measuring device to determine rail distance traveled
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus using non-contact measuring device to determine rail distance traveled 有权
    使用非接触测量装置确定行驶距离的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08149160B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-03

    申请号:US12913666

    申请日:2010-10-27

    IPC分类号: G01S13/08

    摘要: A non-contact, distance traveled measurement system (DTMS) to calculate speed and distance traveled by a vehicle over rails—more specifically, by trains traveling on standard railroad tracks. Preferably, a pair of short range (near field) microwave-based transmitters/sensors (transceivers) are mounted on the underside of the train and used to key on rail-bed features such as cross ties or tie plates. Preferred embodiments also include infrared sensors as a redundant channel that is less sensitive to moisture in the track bed. Data from the sensors is correlated to determine the time delay between the first and second sensors' passage over objects on the rail bed such as cross-ties or tie-plates. From this time delay, nearly instantaneous velocity can be computed at each given target such as a tie plate (metal target) or a tie (dielectric contrast target). Velocity versus time curves can be integrated over time to derive distance traveled.

    摘要翻译: 一种非接触式距离行驶测量系统(DTMS),用于计算车辆在轨道上行驶的速度和距离,特别是通过在标准铁轨上行驶的列车。 优选地,一对短距离(近场)基于微波的发射器/传感器(收发器)安装在火车的下侧,并用于键入诸如十字架或连接板的轨道床特征。 优选实施例还包括红外传感器作为对轨道床中的水分较不敏感的冗余通道。 来自传感器的数据相关联,以确定第一和第二传感器通过轨道床上的物体(例如交叉连接或连接板)之间的时间延迟。 从该时间延迟,可以在每个给定的目标例如连接板(金属靶)或连接(介电对比目标)处计算几乎瞬时的速度。 速度与时间曲线可以随着时间的推移积分,以得出旅行距离。