Method for ultrasonic inspection of irregular and variable shapes
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for ultrasonic inspection of irregular and variable shapes 有权
    不规则形状超声波检测方法

    公开(公告)号:US09366655B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US13532815

    申请日:2012-06-26

    IPC分类号: G01N29/26 G01N29/11

    摘要: System and method for enabling ultrasonic inspection of a variable and irregular shape. The system comprises one or more ultrasonic pulser/receivers, one or more ultrasonic transducer arrays, a shoe or jig to hold and position the array(s), data acquisition software to drive the array(s), and data analysis software to select a respective best return signal for each pixel to be displayed. This system starts with information about the general orientation of the array relative to the part and a general predicted part shape. More specific orientation of the transmitted ultrasound beams relative to the part surface is done electronically by phasing the elements in the array(s) to cover the expected (i.e., predicted) surface as well as the full range of part surface variability.

    摘要翻译: 允许超声波检查可变和不规则形状的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个或多个超声波脉冲发生器/接收器,一个或多个超声波换能器阵列,用于保持和定位阵列的鞋或夹具,用于驱动阵列的数据采集软件以及数据分析软件,以选择 每个要显示的像素的最佳返回信号。 该系统从关于阵列相对于部件的一般取向和一般预测部件形状的信息开始。 通过定位阵列中的元件以覆盖预期(即,预测的)表面以及部分表面变化的全部范围,电子地通过电子地实现发射的超声波束相对于部件表面的更具体的取向。

    Method for Ultrasonic Inspection of Irregular and Variable Shapes
    4.
    发明申请
    Method for Ultrasonic Inspection of Irregular and Variable Shapes 有权
    超声波检查不规则形状的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130340531A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-26

    申请号:US13532815

    申请日:2012-06-26

    IPC分类号: G01N29/04

    摘要: System and method for enabling ultrasonic inspection of a variable and irregular shape. The system comprises one or more ultrasonic pulser/receivers, one or more ultrasonic transducer arrays, a shoe or jig to hold and position the array(s), data acquisition software to drive the array(s), and data analysis software to select a respective best return signal for each pixel to be displayed. This system starts with information about the general orientation of the array relative to the part and a general predicted part shape. More specific orientation of the transmitted ultrasound beams relative to the part surface is done electronically by phasing the elements in the array(s) to cover the expected (i.e., predicted) surface as well as the full range of part surface variability.

    摘要翻译: 允许超声波检查可变和不规则形状的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个或多个超声波脉冲发生器/接收器,一个或多个超声波换能器阵列,用于保持和定位阵列的鞋或夹具,用于驱动阵列的数据采集软件以及数据分析软件,以选择 每个要显示的像素的最佳返回信号。 该系统从关于阵列相对于部件的一般取向和一般预测部件形状的信息开始。 通过定位阵列中的元件以覆盖预期(即,预测的)表面以及部分表面变化的全部范围,电子地通过电子地实现发射的超声波束相对于部件表面的更具体的取向。

    Multiple-frequency ultrasonic test probe, inspection system, and inspection method
    5.
    发明授权
    Multiple-frequency ultrasonic test probe, inspection system, and inspection method 有权
    多频超声波探头,检查系统和检查方法

    公开(公告)号:US07628075B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-08

    申请号:US11759105

    申请日:2007-06-06

    IPC分类号: G01N29/24 G01N29/28

    摘要: Improved apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided that use a probe having two ultrasonic transducer arrays. This enables simultaneous testing using two different test frequencies. The probe uses pulse echo ultrasonic signals at different frequencies to inspect the structure. The probe includes a support body having a fluid conduit formed therein. The fluid conduit provides flow paths for a couplant (such as water) that is used to couple the ultrasonic signals between the structure under test and the arrays. The fluid conduit is configured to quickly eject couplant and bubbles contained in the couplant.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于检查结构的改进的装置,系统和方法,其使用具有两个超声波换能器阵列的探针。 这使得可以使用两个不同的测试频率进行同时测试。 探头采用不同频率的脉冲回波超声波信号检测结构。 探针包括具有形成在其中的流体导管的支撑体。 流体导管为耦合剂(例如水)提供流动路径,其用于将被测结构和阵列之间的超声信号耦合。 流体导管被配置为快速地排出耦合剂中包含的耦合剂和气泡。

    Apparatus and method for nondestructive inspection of parts
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for nondestructive inspection of parts 有权
    零件无损检测装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07644618B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-12

    申请号:US11925193

    申请日:2007-10-26

    IPC分类号: G01N29/26

    摘要: A method of inspecting a radius area of composite parts with an ultrasonic inspection system, the system includes at least one ultrasonic probe, an upper sliding surface, a lower sliding surface, an adjustable guide rail, and an adjustable encoder wheel rotatably coupled to a rotary encoder, is provided. The method includes generating a high frequency sound wave using the probe including a radius of curvature extending from a center point, the sound wave travels partially through the part, adjusting the guide rail to align the center point of the probe with a center axis of a part corner portion, sliding the part through the inspection system to inspect the corner portion using the sound wave by rotating the wheel and rotary encoder such that the arcuate distance of the part is recorded, adjusting the wheel to avoid any apertures defined within the part, and processing the sound wave information.

    摘要翻译: 一种使用超声波检查系统检查复合部件的半径区域的方法,该系统包括至少一个超声波探头,上滑动表面,下滑动表面,可调导轨和可旋转地联接到旋转的可调编码轮 编码器。 该方法包括使用包括从中心点延伸的曲率半径的探头产生高频声波,声波部分地穿过该部分,调节导轨以使探针的中心点与探针的中心轴对准 部分角部分,通过旋转车轮和旋转编码器,使部件通过检查系统滑动以检测角部分,使得记录部件的弧形距离,调整车轮以避免在部件内限定任何孔, 并处理声波信息。

    Methods and systems for inspection of composite assemblies
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for inspection of composite assemblies 有权
    复合组件检验方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07415882B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-26

    申请号:US11311797

    申请日:2005-12-19

    IPC分类号: G01N9/24

    摘要: An apparatus for the ultrasonic testing of internal areas of prefabricated composite assemblies as described. The composite assemblies have one or more internal areas formed therein. The apparatus includes at least one receive transducer, at least one transmit transducer, a vertical member, a support member slidably attached to the vertical member, a pair of substantially parallel hollow rods, and an ultrasonic testing system. Each rod comprises a transducer attachment end with receive transducers attached to the transducer attachment end of a first rod, and transmit transducers attached to the transducer attachment end of a second rod. The rods are slidably attached to the support member and manually movable with respect to a composite assembly to be tested. The ultrasonic testing system is coupled to the receive transducers through the first rod, and coupled to the transmit transducers through the second rod.

    摘要翻译: 如上所述的用于预制复合组件的内部区域的超声波测试的装置。 复合组件具有形成在其中的一个或多个内部区域。 该装置包括至少一个接收换能器,至少一个发射换能器,垂直构件,可滑动地附接到垂直构件的支撑构件,一对基本平行的中空杆和超声波测试系统。 每个杆包括传感器附接端,其中接收换能器附接到第一杆的换能器附接端,并且传送器附接到第二杆的换能器附接端。 杆可滑动地附接到支撑构件并且可相对于待测试的复合组件手动地移动。 超声波测试系统通过第一杆耦合到接收换能器,并通过第二杆耦合到发射换能器。

    Method, apparatus and system for inspecting a workpiece having a curved surface
    9.
    发明授权
    Method, apparatus and system for inspecting a workpiece having a curved surface 有权
    用于检查具有曲面的工件的方法,装置和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07975549B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-12

    申请号:US11765131

    申请日:2007-06-19

    IPC分类号: G01N29/04

    摘要: A non-destructive inspection method, apparatus and system are provided for inspecting a workpiece having a curved surface with at least one predefined radius of curvature. The apparatus, such as an inspection probe, includes a plurality of transducer elements positioned in an arcuate configuration having a predefined radius of curvature and a curved delay line. The curved delay line has an outer arcuate surface having a predefined radius of curvature that matches the predefined radius of curvature of the transducer elements. The curved delay line also has an inner arcuate surface that has at least one predefined radius of curvature that matches the at least one predefined radius of curvature of the curved surface of the workpiece. In addition to the inspection probe, the system includes an excitative source for triggering the transducer elements to emit signals into the workpiece and a computing device to receive the return signals.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种非破坏性检查方法,装置和系统,用于检查具有至少一个预定曲率半径的曲面的工件。 诸如检查探针的装置包括以具有预定曲率半径和弯曲延迟线的弧形构造定位的多个换能器元件。 弯曲延迟线具有外弧形表面,其具有与换能器元件的预定曲率半径相匹配的预定曲率半径。 弯曲的延迟线还具有内弧形表面,其具有与工件的曲面的至少一个预定的曲率半径匹配的至少一个预定的曲率半径。 除了检查探针之外,系统还包括用于触发换能器元件以将信号发射到工件中的激发源和用于接收返回信号的计算装置。