公开(公告)号：WO2014143315A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2013/076729

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： TROY, James J. ,  LEA, Scott W. ,  GEORGESON, Gary E. ,  NELSON, Karl E. ,  WRIGHT, Daniel James

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G01C22/02

CPC classification number: G01N29/04 ,  G01C22/02 ,  G01N27/9013 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N2291/106 ,  G05D1/0272

Abstract: A self-contained, holonomic motion tracking solution for supplementing the acquisition of inspection information on the surface of a structure, thereby enabling the real-time production of two-dimensional images from hand-held and automated scanning by holonomic-motion of non-destructive inspection (NDI) sensor units (e.g., NDI probes). The systems and methods disclosed enable precise tracking of the position and orientation of a holonomic-motion NDI sensor unit (hand-held or automated) and conversion of the acquired tracking data into encoder pulse signals for processing by a NDI scanning system.

Abstract translation: 一个独立的，完整的运动跟踪解决方案，用于补充在结构表面上获取检查信息，从而通过非破坏性的全身运动实现手持和自动扫描的二维图像的实时生成 检测（NDI）传感器单元（例如，NDI探针）。 所公开的系统和方法能够精确地跟踪整体运动的NDI传感器单元（手持式或自动化）的位置和方向，并将获取的跟踪数据转换成编码器脉冲信号，以供NDI扫描系统处理。

公开(公告)号：WO2015119677A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：PCT/US2014/062338

申请日：2014-10-27

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： TROY, James J. ,  LEA, Scott W. ,  GEORGESON, Gary E. ,  NELSON, Karl E. ,  WRIGHT, Daniel J.

IPC: B66C13/48 ,  B66C23/72 ,  G01N29/00

CPC classification number: F16M11/18 ,  B66C13/48 ,  B66C23/72 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/42 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D2201/0207 ,  Y10S901/01

Abstract: A system comprising a multi-functional boom subsystem integrated with a holonomic-motion boom base platform. The boom base platform may comprise: Mecanum wheels with independently controlled motors; a pair of sub-platforms coupled by a roll-axis pivot to maintain four-wheel contact with the ground surface; and twist reduction mechanisms to minimize any yaw-axis twisting torque exerted on the roll-axis pivot. A computer with motion control software may be embedded on the boom base platform. The motion control function can be integrated with a real-time tracking system. The motion control computer may have multiple platform motion control modes: (1) a path following mode in which the boom base platform matches the motion path of the surface crawler (i.e., integration with crawler control); (2) a reactive mode in which the boom base platform moves based on the pan and tilt angles of the boom arm; and (3) a collision avoidance mode using sensors distributed around the perimeter of the boom base platform to detect obstacles

Abstract translation: 一种系统，包括与整体运动动臂基座平台集成的多功能吊杆系统。 起重臂基座平台可包括：具有独立控制马达的Mecanum车轮; 一对子平台，通过辊轴枢轴连接，以保持与地面的四轮接触; 以及扭转减小机构以使施加在辊轴枢轴上的任何偏转轴扭转扭矩最小化。 具有运动控制软件的计算机可以嵌入在基座平台上。 运动控制功能可以与实时跟踪系统集成。 运动控制计算机可以具有多个平台运动控制模式：（1）动臂基座平台与表面履带的运动路径匹配的路径跟随模式（即，与履带控制的集成）; （2）基于动臂臂的摇摄和倾斜角度的动臂基座平台移动的反作用模式; 和（3）使用分布在吊臂基座平台周边的传感器来检测障碍物的避碰模式

公开(公告)号：WO2009051879A2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：PCT/US2008/072021

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY ,  GEORGESON, Gary E. ,  LEE, James H. ,  NELSON, Karl E.

Inventor： GEORGESON, Gary E. ,  LEE, James H. ,  NELSON, Karl E.

IPC: G01N29/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/4427 ,  G01L5/246 ,  G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/075 ,  G01N29/223 ,  G01N29/348 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/02827 ,  G01N2291/2694

Abstract: Embodiments of techniques to verify the interference fit of fasteners are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes aligning a probe proximate a fastener, the fastener being disposed within a material. A dynamic stress signal is generated from the probe using a low frequency transducer, and the dynamic stress signal is interrogated after it passes between the fastener and the material. An interference fit is then determined based on the interrogated dynamic stress signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于验证紧固件的干涉配合的技术的实施例。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括将紧邻紧固件的探针对准，该紧固件设置在材料内。 使用低频换能器从探头产生动态应力信号，并且动态应力信号在穿过紧固件和材料之间后被询问。 然后基于询问的动态应力信号确定干涉配合。