公开(公告)号：US20090045994A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12192369

申请日：2008-08-15

申请人： Michael DRUMMY ,  Andrew THOMAS ,  Denys LAQUERRE ,  David LAROCHELLE ,  Pierre LANGLOIS ,  Steven BESSER

发明人： Michael DRUMMY ,  Andrew THOMAS ,  Denys LAQUERRE ,  David LAROCHELLE ,  Pierre LANGLOIS ,  Steven BESSER

IPC分类号： H03M1/12

CPC分类号： G01R19/2509 ,  G01N29/262 ,  G01N29/44

摘要： A multiple mode digitization system for a non-destructive inspection instrument which makes use of a multiplexing circuit and a single set of analog to digital converters to efficiently digitize analog test signals from a plurality of inputs. In the preferred embodiment, each of the analog to digital converters in the system is driven with an independent and separate clock signal, allowing for propagation delay compensation among the plurality of test signals as well as interleaved sampling such that custom sampling rates can be used for each input without the need for more than one clock frequency. In an alternate embodiment, phase adjustments on the sampling clocks are used only for interleave sampling, and digital filters are used to provide signal propagation delay compensation.

摘要翻译： 一种用于非破坏性检查仪器的多模式数字化系统，其利用多路复用电路和单组模数转换器来有效地数字化来自多个输入的模拟测试信号。 在优选实施例中，系统中的每个模数转换器都用独立和分离的时钟信号驱动，允许多个测试信号之间的传播延迟补偿以及交错采样，使得定制采样速率可用于 每个输入不需要多于一个时钟频率。 在替代实施例中，采样时钟上的相位调整仅用于交织采样，并且使用数字滤波器来提供信号传播延迟补偿。

公开(公告)号：US20100103016A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12605769

申请日：2009-10-26

申请人： Andrew Robert THOMAS ,  Michael DRUMMY

发明人： Andrew Robert THOMAS ,  Michael DRUMMY

IPC分类号： H03M1/12

CPC分类号： H03M1/188

摘要： A blending circuit is disclosed to be operable to combine plurality of digital outputs received from an analog to digital conversion system to create a composite digital signal. The analog to digital conversion system receives analog signals originated from multiple but substantially the same source signals, wherein the source signals being scaled to different degrees. A blending circuit deploys a blending factor to combine the digital outputs in a manner which blends and/or adjusts portion of each digital output being used to avoid over-flown portion of the digital outputs and to minimize phase and/or amplitude discontinuity of the composite digital signal.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种混合电路，用于组合从模数转换系统接收的多个数字输出以产生复合数字信号。 模数转换系统接收源自多个但基本上相同的源信号的模拟信号，其中源信号被缩放到不同程度。 混合电路部署混合因子以混合和/或调整每个数字输出部分的方式组合数字输出，以避免数字输出的过度流动部分，并最小化复合材料的相位和/或振幅不连续性 数字信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090273342A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12500767

申请日：2009-07-10

申请人： Michael DRUMMY

发明人： Michael DRUMMY

IPC分类号： G01N27/90

CPC分类号： G01N27/90

摘要： An enhanced wireless eddy current probe is disclosed which has means to wirelessly couple to a non-destructive inspection (NDI) system situated some distance away from an inspection point on a material under inspection. The disclosed enhanced wireless eddy current probe provides means for executing advanced functions necessary for a complex eddy current inspection operation. These functions include, but are not limited to, storing, loading, and executing a predetermined firing sequence on an array of coil elements, probe balancing, probe calibration, and providing bibliographic information specific to said probe to a wirelessly coupled NDI system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种增强的无线涡流探针，其具有无线耦合到位于被检查材料上的检查点一定距离的非破坏性检查（NDI）系统的装置。 所公开的增强型无线涡流探针提供用于执行复杂涡流检查操作所需的高级功能的装置。 这些功能包括但不限于在线圈元件阵列上存储，加载和执行预定的起动序列，探针平衡，探针校准，以及将特定于所述探针的书目信息提供给无线耦合的NDI系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120265491A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13088698

申请日：2011-04-18

申请人： Michael DRUMMY

发明人： Michael DRUMMY

IPC分类号： G06F15/00

CPC分类号： G01N29/043 ,  G01B7/00 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01N27/9046 ,  G01N27/9073 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/02854

摘要： A non-destructive inspection (NDI) instrument includes a sensor connection system configured to receive test signals from at least two different types of NDI sensors which are configured to obtain test signals from an object being tested. The sensor connection system has sensor-specific connection circuits and at least one common sensor connection circuit. A data acquisition circuitry is coupled to the sensor connection and has sensor-specific data acquisition circuits and at least one common data acquisition circuit. It is further coupled to a common digital data processor which executes sensor-specific processing modules and at least one common processing module. A common display screen and user interface is coupled to the data processor and enables programs including sensor-specific user interface modules and at least one common user interface module. The sensor types preferably include all of or any combination of an ultrasound sensor, an eddy current sensor and acoustic sensor.

摘要翻译： 非破坏性检查（NDI）仪器包括被配置为从至少两种不同类型的NDI传感器接收测试信号的传感器连接系统，其被配置为从被测试对象获得测试信号。 传感器连接系统具有传感器专用连接电路和至少一个公共传感器连接电路。 数据采集​​电路耦合到传感器连接并且具有传感器专用数据采集电路和至少一个公共数据采集电路。 它还耦合到执行传感器特定处理模块和至少一个公共处理模块的公共数字数据处理器。 共同的显示屏幕和用户界面耦合到数据处理器，并且启用包括传感器特定的用户界面模块和至少一个通用用户界面模块的程序。 传感器类型优选地包括超声波传感器，涡流传感器和声学传感器的全部或任何组合。

公开(公告)号：US20130022166A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13551232

申请日：2012-07-17

申请人： Michael DRUMMY

发明人： Michael DRUMMY

IPC分类号： G01N23/223

CPC分类号： G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076

摘要： An X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument comprises a hand-held device housing which holds a radiation emitter configured to emit radiation directed at a test object and a radiation detector housed inside a chamber closed by a sealing window and configured to detect radiation of the test object, caused by the test object being exposed to the emitted radiation. A protective cover mechanism is affixed to the testing device and is configured to have a closed position which covers or blocks access to the sealing window to protect it from being broken or damaged by debris or other obstructions, and an open position which exposes the sealing window to allow the un-obstructed passage of radiation therethrough. The cover mechanism can be implemented variously, including by a pivotally mounted cover plate, an iris mechanism, a fan-like cover and the like. Debris can be detected variously, including by strain sensors, optical detectors and proximity sensors.

摘要翻译： X射线荧光（XRF）仪器包括手持式设备外壳，其保持被配置为发射指向测试对象的辐射的辐射发射器和容纳在由密封窗关闭的腔室内的辐射探测器，并且被配置为检测辐射 测试对象由测试对象暴露于发射的辐射引起。 保护盖机构固定在测试装置上并被构造成具有封闭位置，该关闭位置覆盖或阻挡对密封窗的通路，以防止其被碎片或其他障碍物破坏或损坏，以及暴露密封窗的打开位置 以允许未阻挡的辐射通过其中。 盖机构可以通过各种方式实现，包括通过枢转安装的盖板，虹膜机构，扇形盖等。 碎片可以被各种检测，包括应变传感器，光学检测器和接近传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20110257903A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13083648

申请日：2011-04-11

申请人： Christophe IMBERT ,  Michael DRUMMY

发明人： Christophe IMBERT ,  Michael DRUMMY

IPC分类号： G06F19/00 ,  B05B15/00

CPC分类号： G01N29/225 ,  G01M13/045 ,  G01N29/262 ,  G01N29/275 ,  G01N2291/2623 ,  G01N2291/2634

摘要： A device is disclosed for performing non-destructive inspection and testing (NDT/NDI) of an elongated test object, wherein the inspection system includes: a test object conveyor for conveying the test object along a longitudinal conveyance path; a probe assembly including phased-array probes, the probe assembly being configured to induce signals in the test object and sense echoes reflected from the test object; a probe assembly conveyor configured to movably support the probe assembly, to move the probe assembly on a circumferential path about the test object; and a control system coupled to the test object conveyor and to the probe assembly conveyor and configured to allow data acquisition by and from the phased-array probes while, simultaneously, the test object moves along the longitudinal path and the phased-array probes move on the circumferential path. The test system may include phased-array probes of different types to optimize detecting faults or cracks in the test object which extend in different directions.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于执行细长测试对象的无损检测和测试（NDT / NDI）的装置，其中所述检查系统包括：测试对象传送器，用于沿着纵向传送路径传送测试对象; 包括相控阵探头的探针组件，所述探针组件被配置为在所述测试对象中感应信号并感测从所述测试对象反射的回波; 探针组件传送器，其构造成可移动地支撑探针组件，以使探针组件在围绕测试对象的圆周路径上移动; 以及耦合到测试对象传送器和探针组件输送器并被配置为允许从相控阵探头进行数据采集的控制系统，同时测试对象沿着纵向路径移动并且相控阵探头移动 圆周路径。 测试系统可以包括不同类型的相控阵探针，以优化在不同方向上延伸的测试对象中的检测故障或裂纹。

公开(公告)号：US20100309636A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12857952

申请日：2010-08-17

申请人： Michael DRUMMY ,  Ronald Scott COLLICUTT

发明人： Michael DRUMMY ,  Ronald Scott COLLICUTT

IPC分类号： H05K7/20

CPC分类号： H05K7/202

摘要： An enclosed electronic apparatus including a first continuous heat-transfer band forming at least a portion of the exterior surface of the enclosure, with continuous lateral edges on either side thereof, and mounting points on an internal side of the continuous heat transfer band to which a printed circuit board assembly is mountable. A printed circuit board assembly is mounted to the heat transfer band at the mounting points, with a thermally conductive portion forming a thermal path between a heat-producing electronic component of the printed circuit board assembly and the heat transfer band. A thermally conductive gasket between the printed circuit board assembly and the heat transfer band at the mounting points facilitates heat transfer. Opposing first and second enclosure portions seal the respective continuous lateral edges of the heat transfer band against penetration of fluid or debris. It is small, compact, lightweight, rugged and otherwise ergonomic for ease of use and protection from accidental impact caused by, for example, dropping the unit. The reliability of the system is improved because the internal electronic components are protected from moisture, dust, and other liquid or particle contaminants, all while maintaining an internal temperature that is lower than a maximum permissible operating temperature.

公开(公告)号：US20100242613A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12411303

申请日：2009-03-25

申请人： Christian SIMARD ,  Michael DRUMMY

发明人： Christian SIMARD ,  Michael DRUMMY

IPC分类号： G01N29/04

CPC分类号： G01N29/262 ,  G01N29/30 ,  G01S7/5205 ,  G01S15/8918 ,  G01S15/8925

摘要： The invention disclosed herein provides a method and system related to phased array ultrasonic systems to identify faults in individual element on a regular basis. The method and system of the present disclosure are based on a simple approach of calculating energy levels in response signals from each individual element and then identifying any discontinuities or unexpected drops in energy levels sensed during a typical phased array operation.

摘要翻译： 本文公开的本发明提供了一种与相控阵超声波系统相关的方法和系统，以定期地识别单个元件中的故障。 本公开的方法和系统基于一种简单的方法来计算来自每个单独元件的响应信号中的能量水平，然后识别在典型的相控阵列操作期间感测到的能量水平的任何不连续性或意外下降。

公开(公告)号：US20100044008A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12194652

申请日：2008-08-20

申请人： Michael DRUMMY ,  Ronald Scott COLLICUTT

发明人： Michael DRUMMY ,  Ronald Scott COLLICUTT

IPC分类号： F28F7/00

CPC分类号： H05K7/202

摘要： An enclosed electronic apparatus including a first continuous heat-transfer band forming at least a portion of the exterior surface of the enclosure, with continuous lateral edges on either side thereof, and mounting points on an internal side of the continuous heat transfer band to which a printed circuit board assembly is mountable. A printed circuit board assembly is mounted to the heat transfer band at the mounting points, with a thermally conductive portion forming a thermal path between a heat-producing electronic component of the printed circuit board assembly and the heat transfer band. A thermally conductive gasket between the printed circuit board assembly and the heat transfer band at the mounting points facilitates heat transfer. Opposing first and second enclosure portions seal the respective continuous lateral edges of the heat transfer band against penetration of fluid or debris. It is small, compact, lightweight, rugged and otherwise ergonomic for ease of use and protection from accidental impact caused by, for example, dropping the unit. The reliability of the system is improved because the internal electronic components are protected from moisture, dust, and other liquid or particle contaminants, all while maintaining an internal temperature that is lower than a maximum permissible operating temperature.

摘要翻译： 一种封闭的电子设备，包括形成外壳的外表面的至少一部分的第一连续传热带，其两侧具有连续的侧边缘，以及连续传热带的内侧上的安装点， 印刷电路板组件可安装。 印刷电路板组件在安装点处安装到传热带，其中导热部分形成印刷电路板组件的发热电子部件和传热带之间的热路径。 在印刷电路板组件和安装点处的传热带之间的导热垫片有利于热传递。 相反的第一和第二封闭部分密封传热带的相应的连续侧边缘以防止流体或碎屑的穿透。 它是小型，紧凑，重量轻，坚固耐用，符合人体工程学，易于使用和保护免受例如跌落装置引起的意外冲击。 改善了系统的可靠性，因为内部电子部件可以防止湿气，灰尘和其他液体或颗粒污染物，同时保持内部温度低于最大允许工作温度。