公开(公告)号：US20130091951A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13709668

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: ALSTOM Technology Ltd

Inventor： Jacques L. Brignac

IPC: G01N29/265

CPC classification number: G01N29/265 ,  G01N29/07 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/262 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/106 ,  G01N2291/2675 ,  G01N2291/2693

Abstract: An inspection scanner is described that has a low profile construction designed to fit into tight spaces and inspect structures such as weld joints. Wheel frame assemblies carry a probe holder assembly with an ultrasonic (US) array that emits US beams through the structure and receives reflected sound waves. The probe holder assembly extends and US beam is angled away to inspect in tight locations. The wheel frame assemblies roll on wheels that drive an encoder. Encoder provides the specific locations for the received sound waves with respect to the weld. The locations and received sound waves are used to reconstruct a signal showing imperfections inside of structure. The wheels may be magnetic to hold it to the structure being inspected. A brake system may be employed to hold the inspection scanner at a given location.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种检查扫描器，其具有设计成适合于狭小空间并检查诸如焊接接头的结构的低轮廓结构。 轮架组件携带具有超声波（US）阵列的探针支架组件，其通过该结构发射US光束并且接收反射的声波。 探头支架组件延伸并且US梁成角度离开以在紧密的位置进行检查。 轮架组件在驱动编码器的车轮上滚动。 编码器为接收的声波提供相对于焊缝的特定位置。 位置和接收的声波用于重建显示结构内部缺陷的信号。 车轮可以是磁性的，以将其保持在被检查的结构上。 可以采用制动系统来将检查扫描器保持在给定位置。

公开(公告)号：US09995716B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US13650763

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: Alstom Technology Ltd

Inventor： Jacques L. Brignac ,  Larry D. Kidd ,  Robert Lucas ,  Christopher Curl

IPC: G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/22

CPC classification number: G01N29/041 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/2462 ,  G01N29/2487 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/2634

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scanning device for performing ultrasonic nondestructive testing of a tube, comprising a housing; the housing having bottom surface that is concavely curved with cavities to accommodate a waveguide assembly and an encoder assembly; where the waveguide assembly comprises a waveguide and a probe that are in communication with one another; the waveguide having at least one surface that is contoured to match an outer surface of the tube; where the waveguide facilitates the transmission of ultrasonic signals into the tube generated by the probe; and where the encoder assembly comprises a spring loaded wheel that contacts the tube; and where the encoder assembly provides a signal indicative of a location of the probe relative to a position on the tube as the scanning device is moved in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the tube.

公开(公告)号：US20140102201A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US13650763

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD

Inventor： Jacques L. Brignac ,  Larry D. Kidd ,  Robert Lucas ,  Christopher Curl

IPC: G01N29/265

CPC classification number: G01N29/041 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/2462 ,  G01N29/2487 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/2634

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scanning device for performing ultrasonic nondestructive testing of a tube, comprising a housing; the housing having bottom surface that is concavely curved with cavities to accommodate a waveguide assembly and an encoder assembly; where the waveguide assembly comprises a waveguide and a probe that are in communication with one another; the waveguide having at least one surface that is contoured to match an outer surface of the tube; where the waveguide facilitates the transmission of ultrasonic signals into the tube generated by the probe; and where the encoder assembly comprises a spring loaded wheel that contacts the tube; and where the encoder assembly provides a signal indicative of a location of the probe relative to a position on the tube as the scanning device is moved in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the tube.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于对管进行超声波无损检测的扫描装置，包括壳体; 所述壳体具有凹形弯曲的空腔以容纳波导组件和编码器组件; 其中波导组件包括彼此连通的波导和探针; 所述波导具有至少一个表面，所述至少一个表面被轮廓化以匹配所述管的外表面; 其中波导便于将超声波信号传输到由探针产生的管中; 并且其中所述编码器组件包括接触所述管的弹簧加载轮; 并且当扫描装置沿着管的纵向轴线的方向移动时，编码器组件提供指示探针相对于管上的位置的位置的信号。

公开(公告)号：US08813567B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13709668

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: ALSTOM Technology Ltd

Inventor： Jacques L. Brignac

IPC: G01N29/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/265 ,  G01N29/07 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/262 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/106 ,  G01N2291/2675 ,  G01N2291/2693

Abstract: An inspection scanner [1000] is described that has a low profile construction designed to fit into tight spaces and inspect structures [10] such as weld joints [13]. Wheel frame assemblies [1100, 1200] carry a probe holder assembly [1110] with an ultrasonic (US) array [1400] that emits US beams through the structure [10] and receives reflected sound waves. The probe holder assembly [1110] extends and US beam is angled away to inspect in tight locations. The wheel frame assemblies [1100, 1200] roll on wheels [1140, 1240] that drive an encoder [1250]. Encoder [1250] provides the specific locations for the received sound waves with respect to the weld. The locations and received sound waves are used to reconstruct a signal showing imperfections inside of structure [10]. The wheels [1140, 1240] may be magnetic to hold it to the structure [10] being inspected. A brake system [1600] may be employed to hold the inspection scanner [1000] at a given location.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种检查扫描仪[1000]，其具有设计成适合于狭小空间并且检查诸如焊接接头[13]的结构[10]的低轮廓结构。 轮架组件[1100,1200]携带具有超声波（US）阵列[1400]的探针支架组件[1400]，其通过结构[10]发射US光束并接收反射的声波。 探头保持器组件[1110]延伸并且US梁成角度离开以在紧密的位置检查。 轮架组件[1100,1200]在驱动编码器的轮[1140,1240]上滚动。 编码器[1250]提供相对于焊缝的接收到的声波的特定位置。 使用位置和接收的声波来重建显示结构内部缺陷的信号[10]。 车轮[1140,1240]可以是磁性的，以将其保持在被检查的结构[10]上。 可以采用制动系统[1600]来将检查扫描器[1000]保持在给定位置。