公开(公告)号：US20230288373A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18113895

申请日：2023-02-24

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Ian Gravagne ,  David A. Jack ,  Benjamin M. Blandford ,  Matthew Newton ,  Gary Georgeson ,  Tonoy Chowdhury

IPC: G01N27/9013 ,  G01N27/9093 ,  G01N27/90 ,  G01N29/06 ,  G01N29/44

CPC classification number: G01N27/9013 ,  G01N27/9093 ,  G01N27/9006 ,  G01N29/0645 ,  G01N29/4436

Abstract: A system and method for determining fiber orientation within a layered composite using an eddy current probe is discussed. The eddy current probe includes an array of coils that are excited such that an effective pole of the end effector of the probe moves in a ring pattern. The eddy current probe is moved across the surface of a part such that a two-dimensional scan of the part is generated, analogous to a C-scan in ultrasonic testing. The eddy current probe is able to be used to determine the fiber orientation of a layered composite material by scanning at a single point on the material. The eddy current data is able to be fused with data from an ultrasonic transducer to produce a comprehensive view of the part.

公开(公告)号：US20240329008A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18591897

申请日：2024-02-29

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Benjamin M. Blandford ,  David A. Jack ,  Irrtisum Khan ,  Gary Georgeson ,  Nathaniel J. Blackman

IPC: G01N29/265 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/28

CPC classification number: G01N29/265 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/226 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N29/2437 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: A sensor array housing device includes an enclosed couplant housing section between a linear array of transducers or coils and a test object. The linear array is particularly suited for sectoral scanning of a test object. Interior surfaces of the couplant housing section include a plurality of ridges for mitigating the impact of reflected side lobes on scan data. The sensor array housing device includes a plurality of retained articulating balls, configured to allow the sensor array housing device to move omnidirectionally across a surface of the test object.

公开(公告)号：US20240302328A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18591915

申请日：2024-02-29

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Zach King ,  Paul Hill ,  Luke Bach ,  Greg Power ,  Jesse Georgius ,  Calvin Bunge ,  Preston Germain ,  Kyle Stork ,  Larry Culbertson ,  Benjamin M. Blandford ,  Nathaniel J. Blackman ,  Gary Georgeson

IPC: G01N29/275 ,  G01N29/24

CPC classification number: G01N29/275 ,  G01N29/2487 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nondestructive testing of objects, and more specifically to a system for nondestructive testing of an object using a robotic arm. The end effector of the robotic arm is equipped with an arrangement of paired, angled transducers and an orthogonal transducer configured to scan an object using multiple wavelengths of ultrasonic sound waves. Multiple scans of a test object are taken as the object is rotated and the scans are then wirelessly transmitted to a user device or a remote server.

公开(公告)号：US20240288455A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18587284

申请日：2024-02-26

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Benjamin M. Blandford ,  Nathaniel J. Blackman ,  Gary Georgeson

IPC: G01N35/00 ,  G01N27/90

CPC classification number: G01N35/00584 ,  G01N27/90 ,  G01N35/0099

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-destructive testing system including a tablet without modular, interchangeable inspection cards for performing inspections with different end effectors and/or performing different types of inspections with the same end effectors. The modular, interchangeable inspection cards are easily removable and attached to a external rear face of the tablet, or inserted into a port extending into the tablet.

公开(公告)号：US20230400377A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18208595

申请日：2023-06-12

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： David A. Jack ,  Benjamin M. Blandford ,  Gary Georgeson

IPC: G01M5/00 ,  B64C27/00

CPC classification number: G01M5/0075 ,  B64C27/006 ,  G01M5/0033 ,  G01M5/0025

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus including a first central base attached to a second central base, connected by a bridge, with a space defined between the two central bases. The first central base and the second central base are each attached to a plurality of wheels extending into the space between the two central bases, with the plurality of wheels configured to translate the apparatus along a rotorcraft blade. The first central base and/or the second central base include a recess configured to receive a connection arm attached to a non-destructive scanning device. The apparatus is able to be used for ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, thermographic, acoustic, or visual non-destructive testing.

公开(公告)号：US20240085381A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18244572

申请日：2023-09-11

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Benjamin M. Blandford ,  Nathaniel J. Blackman ,  Gary Georgeson

IPC: G01N29/26 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G01N29/28

CPC classification number: G01N29/262 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/226 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: A phased array housing device includes a transducer housing section, including a linear phased array of transducer elements, and a couplant housing section, including one or more couplants. The linear phased array is able to translate across the length of the transducer housing section to simulate the results of a two-dimensional matrix of transducer elements. Some versions of the linear phased array attach to a pivot point after reaching an end of the transducer housing section such that the linear phased array is able to rotate and scan in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US20240342895A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18618585

申请日：2024-03-27

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Benjamin M. Blandford ,  Gary Georgeson ,  Nathaniel J. Blackman

IPC: B25J9/00 ,  F16B47/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/0009 ,  F16B47/00

Abstract: The present invention is directed to supports for robotic arms, and more specifically to portable, deployable supports for robotic arms for use in nondestructive testing. The robotic arm support of the present invention includes retractable extensions configured to collapse into a robotic arm mount. The extensions include suction cups for attachment, unattachment, and reattachment of the mount to a surface. The robotic arm mount includes a cavity into which a robotic arm is inserted and secured to conduct nondestructive testing of specimens.

公开(公告)号：US20240329002A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18617122

申请日：2024-03-26

Applicant: Verifi Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Benjamin M. Blandford ,  Gary Georgeson ,  Irrtisum Khan ,  David A. Jack

IPC: G01N29/06 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G01N35/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/0654 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2291/0231 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: A system is disclosed for detecting and characterizing wrinkles within a test object utilizing ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT). The system includes a phased-array ultrasonic probe having multiple elements, wherein the elements of the phased-array are able to be manipulated to change the steering angle relative to the surface of the test object of a focused beam produced by the phrased-array ultrasonic probe. Alternatively, the system is able to include an ultrasonic transducer operable to be physically rotated with respect to the surface of the test object. By changing the steering angle of the probe, the device performs a sectorial scan providing for improved resolution of wrinkles within the test object.