公开(公告)号：US20180252834A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-06

申请号：US15681409

申请日：2017-08-20

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Amos H. Jessup

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01V3/165

CPC classification number: G01V3/10 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: Systems for locating buried or hidden utilities including a portable locator and associated portable transmitter are disclosed. The portable locator may include a magnetic field measurement module for determining a current signal in the buried utility based on a received magnetic field, and a receiver module for receiving data from the portable transmitter. The portable transmitter may include a data transmitter module for sending information associated with a current signal provided to the buried utility to the portable receiver module.

公开(公告)号：US20180142884A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15807801

申请日：2017-11-09

Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC

Inventor： WILLIAM K. CULLEN

IPC: F22B37/38 ,  F22B37/42 ,  F28F11/02 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G01B7/06

CPC classification number: F22B37/38 ,  F22B37/42 ,  F28F11/02 ,  F28F2200/00 ,  G01B7/10 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G06N5/04

Abstract: A method predicts an amount of wear that is expected to occur on the tubes of a steam generator as a result of vibration against another structure within the steam generator. The method includes determining a volumetric amount of material that has been worn from a location on a tube over a duration of time and employing that volume as a function of time to determine the volume of material of the tube wall that is predicted to be worn from the tube or another tube at a future time. The volumetric-based analysis enables more accurately prediction of the wear depth at a future time. This enables the plugging of only those tubes that are determined from a volumetric analysis to be in risk of breach at the future time, thus slowing the rate at which tubes of a steam generator will be plugged.

公开(公告)号：US09939247B1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15368963

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Sameh Dardona ,  Paul Sheedy ,  Marcin Piech ,  Daniel Anthony Grande ,  Wayde R. Schmidt ,  Cagatay Tokgoz ,  Thomas D. Kasprow ,  Lesia V. Protsailo

IPC: G01M15/14 ,  G01B7/26

CPC classification number: G01B7/26 ,  G01B7/06 ,  G01M15/14

Abstract: A wear monitoring system for measuring incursion depth into an abradable coating includes a layer of abradable coating including a depth. At least one measurement circuit includes a plurality of conductive leads disposed within the abradable coating. The conductive leads are spaced radially apart within a common radial plane corresponding to the depth of the abradable coating. A plurality of resistor elements corresponds with the plurality of conductive leads. Each of the plurality of resistor elements are in electrical communication with one of the plurality of conductive leads disposed within the common radial plane of the corresponding one of the plurality of conductive leads. An electrical characteristic of the circuit varies responsive to cutting of one or more of the plurality of conductive leads by a passing airfoil. A gas turbine engine and method are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180051975A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15554319

申请日：2016-03-02

Applicant: NETUREN CO., LTD. ,  OITA UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Yoshitaka MISAKA ,  Kazuhiro KAWASAKI ,  Kenta SAKURAI ,  Yuji GOTOH

IPC: G01B7/26 ,  G01B7/06 ,  G01N27/72

CPC classification number: G01B7/26 ,  G01B7/105 ,  G01N27/72

Abstract: An apparatus is provided to measure a depth of a hardened layer formed at a surface layer of a quenched workpiece. The apparatus includes an exciting coil configured to generate a magnetic flux to magnetize the workpiece and a detecting coil configured to detect the magnetic flux generated by the exciting coil. The exciting coil has a U-shaped excitation core portion and an excitation coil portion wound on the excitation core portion. The excitation core portion is arranged such that distal ends of magnetic poles of the excitation core portion face the workpiece. The detecting coil has a detection core portion and a detection coil wound on the detection core portion. The detection core portion is arranged between the magnetic poles of the excitation core portion and along a surface of the workpiece.

公开(公告)号：US09629304B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US13858681

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Roger R. Zielke

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G01B5/18 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01N19/10 ,  A01C7/20 ,  G01N33/24 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B63/00 ,  G01K1/14 ,  A01B63/111 ,  G01B21/18

CPC classification number: A01C7/10 ,  A01B27/00 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B63/008 ,  A01B63/1115 ,  A01C5/062 ,  A01C5/068 ,  A01C7/105 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01B21/18 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01N19/10 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N27/223 ,  G01N33/24 ,  Y10S111/903

Abstract: An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence.

公开(公告)号：US20160178343A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14974093

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED

Inventor： Greg Andrew Hale ,  Gareth William Landeg ,  Matthew Lee Godfrey ,  Richard James Clayton ,  David John Hall

IPC: G01B7/26

CPC classification number: G01B7/26 ,  B23B35/00 ,  B23B49/00 ,  B23B2215/04 ,  B23B2260/128 ,  B23B2270/32 ,  B23B2270/483 ,  B23Q17/0961 ,  B23Q17/20

Abstract: A method of determining a depth of a hole formed in a work piece is disclosed. The method includes determining the hole depth based upon a load signal indicative of a load on a tool forming the hole during the forming of the hole. The hole depth determined is then adjusted with an offset and component specifications are combined with the hole length to determine a component specification for use in the hole to fix components together. At least a part of the depth determination and component specification can be carried out automatically in a computer, for an array of holes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种确定在工件中形成的孔的深度的方法。 该方法包括基于指示在形成孔期间形成孔的工具上的负载的负载信号来确定孔深度。 然后用偏移量调整确定的孔深度，并将部件规格与孔长度相结合，以确定在孔中使用的部件规格以将部件固定在一起。 深度确定和部件规格的至少一部分可以在计算机中自动执行，用于一系列孔。

公开(公告)号：US20160153763A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US14899848

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN ,  MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.

Inventor： Thomas LEDOUX ,  Denis MARTIN ,  Patrick MENEROUD ,  Grégory MICHAUD

IPC: G01B7/26 ,  G01M17/02

CPC classification number: G01B7/26 ,  G01M17/02

Abstract: A system for measuring a thickness of a layer of rubber material of a tyre includes a sensor. The layer includes a joined face, which is joined to an adjacent metal reinforcement, and a free face, which is in contact with air. The sensor, which measures a distance d between the joined face and the free face, includes a source of a static magnetic field and a sensitive element whose output signal is a function of a level of a local magnetic field. The sensor is positioned in such a way that a magnetic field strength measured by the sensitive element varies when the distance d decreases.

Abstract translation: 用于测量轮胎橡胶材料层厚度的系统包括传感器。 该层包括连接到相邻的金属加强件的接合面和与空气接触的自由面。 测量接合面和自由面之间的距离d的传感器包括静磁场源和输出信号是局部磁场电平的函数的敏感元件。 传感器的位置使得当距离d减小时，由敏感元件测量的磁场强度变化。

公开(公告)号：US09354270B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14304470

申请日：2014-06-13

Applicant: Oracle International Corporation

Inventor： Stephanie Moran ,  Michael C Freda ,  Karl Sauter

IPC: H05K3/02 ,  G01R31/28 ,  H05K1/11 ,  G01R27/02 ,  H05K3/00 ,  G01B7/26

CPC classification number: G01R31/2818 ,  G01B5/066 ,  G01B7/066 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01R27/02 ,  H05K1/116 ,  H05K3/0047 ,  H05K2203/0207 ,  Y10T29/49156 ,  Y10T408/03

Abstract: A step drill test structure for a PCB and method for using the same is disclosed. In one embodiment, a test structure includes a drill path and a connection via. The drill path may include sensing pads on selected ones of a plurality of layers of the PCB (e.g., the non-surface layers). The sensing pads of a given drill path may be electrically conductive, while the remaining portion of the drill path is non-conductive. The sensing pads of each drill path may be electrically coupled to the connection via. The depth of a given layer at a particular drill path may be determined by drilling, using an electrically conductive drill bit, into the drill path and determining when an electrical connection is made between the drill bit and the connection via.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于PCB的步进钻探测试结构及其使用方法。 在一个实施例中，测试结构包括钻孔路径和连接通孔。 钻孔路径可以包括PCB的多个层中的选定的层上的感测垫（例如，非表面层）。 给定钻孔路径的传感垫可以是导电的，而钻孔路径的剩余部分是非导电的。 每个钻孔路径的感测垫可以电耦合到连接通孔。 在特定钻孔路径处的给定层的深度可以通过使用导电钻头钻入钻孔路径中并且确定何时在钻头和连接通孔之间进行电连接来确定。

公开(公告)号：US09057804B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US14063973

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: AvaTech, Inc.

Inventor： James Loren Christian ,  Samuel Tileston Whittemore ,  Brinton J.W. Markle

IPC: G01B21/18 ,  G01W1/14 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N17/00 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G01N3/42

CPC classification number: G01N33/18 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B21/18 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N3/42 ,  G01N3/60 ,  G01N9/00 ,  G01N11/10 ,  G01N17/00 ,  G01N2033/1873 ,  G01N2203/0082 ,  G01W1/14 ,  G08C17/02

Abstract: The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to sense a resistance to penetration as the sensing unit is being driven into a layer of snow. The disclosed apparatus may also be configured to take other environmental measurements, including temperature, humidity, grain size, slope aspect and inclination. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for generating a profile of snow layer hardness according to depth based on the sensed resistance to penetration and identifying areas of concern which may indicate an avalanche risk. Systems and apparatus are also disclosed for sharing the generated profiles among a plurality of users via a central server, and for evaluating an avalanche risk at a geographic location.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于测量雪稳定性和结构的方法，装置和系统，其可用于评估雪崩风险。 所公开的装置包括感测单元，其构造成当感测单元被驱动到雪层中时感测到穿透阻力。 所公开的装置还可以被配置为采取其他环境测量，包括温度，湿度，晶粒尺寸，斜率方面和倾斜度。 还公开了用于基于感测到的穿透阻力产生根据深度的雪层硬度的轮廓的方法和装置，并且识别可能指示雪崩风险的关注领域。 还公开了系统和装置，用于经由中央服务器在多个用户之间共享生成的简档，并且用于评估地理位置处的雪崩风险。

公开(公告)号：US08365428B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12968716

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: Russell L. Miller ,  Rick A. Luepke

Inventor： Russell L. Miller ,  Rick A. Luepke

IPC: G01B5/02 ,  G01B5/12 ,  G01B3/22

CPC classification number: G01B7/26

Abstract: A system for determining the grip length of a hole extending through a stack of panels so that a fastener of appropriate length can be selected for insertion into the hole. A shaft carrying an array of probes is inserted into the hole and the array generates signals indicating which probes of the array are contacting an inner wall of the hole.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定延伸穿过一叠面板的孔的抓握长度的系统，使得可以选择适当长度的紧固件来插入孔中。 将携带探针阵列的轴插入孔中，并且阵列产生指示阵列的哪些探针接触孔的内壁的信号。