ULTRASOUND INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20220326190A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-13

    申请号:US17575777

    申请日:2022-01-14

    摘要: A system for inspecting a structure includes a laser ultrasound device configured to direct laser light onto a surface of the structure that generates ultrasonic waves within the structure and to generate an array of ultrasound data representative of the ultrasonic waves. The system includes a robotic arm configured to move the laser light across the surface. The system includes a multiplex controller configured to trigger generation of the ultrasonic waves within the structure at an inspection location and to receive the array of ultrasound data for the inspection location. The system includes a computer system that includes a motion-control module configured to control movement of the laser light relative to the surface of the structure, a motion-tracking module configured determine when the laser light is at the inspection location, and an inspection module configured to process the array of ultrasound data to inspect the structure at the inspection location.

    Insertable waveguide to improve acoustic signal transmission in wooden specimen

    公开(公告)号:US11467132B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-11

    申请号:US16518789

    申请日:2019-07-22

    发明人: Yishi Lee Wayne Hall

    摘要: Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure relate to devices, systems and methods of manufacture for an exemplary waveguide usable for acoustic signal transmission for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of a wooden specimen. An exemplary waveguide comprises a mating portion for interfacing with a transducer horn of an ultrasonic transducer. The mating portion comprises an impact surface and a contact well that is fabricated within the impact surface so that the contact well is not contacted during an impact that drives the waveguide into wood. The contact well is utilized to connect the waveguide to a transducer horn. The waveguide further comprises a body portion that comprises a radiating component optimized for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of wood and transmission of ultrasonic signal data. Further non-limiting examples describe an interfacing component for securing one or more devices to the waveguide as well as an extraction component that is configured to minimize damage to the waveguide during extraction.

    Inspection apparatus
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11460447B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US16815064

    申请日:2020-03-11

    发明人: Sho Kawadahara

    摘要: According to one embodiment, there is provided an inspection apparatus including a first stage, a second stage, an ultrasonic oscillator, and an ultrasonic collector. The first stage includes a first main face. The second stage includes a second main face opposed to the first main face. The ultrasonic oscillator is disposed in a first region. The first region includes the first main face. The first region further includes a region inside the first stage. The ultrasonic collector is disposed in a second region. The second region includes the second main face. The second region further includes a region inside the second stage.

    Ultrasonic probe, and ultrasonic transmitter-receiver system using the same

    公开(公告)号:US11452205B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-20

    申请号:US16781219

    申请日:2020-02-04

    申请人: HITACHI, LTD.

    摘要: Provided is an ultrasonic probe having ultrasonic elements and a printed-circuit board that establishes connection between the ultrasonic elements and external wiring, achieving strong connection between the ultrasonic elements and the printed-circuit board mechanically and electrically, and thereby improving performance in examination and diagnosis using the ultrasonic probe. The printed-circuit board with pads each having a via-hole to be bonded to electrode pads of a chip equipped with the ultrasonic elements, is provided with a reinforcement, in an area of the base material where the pad having the via-hole is not formed. The reinforcement is formed simultaneously with forming the pads and wiring on the printed-circuit board, having the same thickness as the pads. With the reinforcement, pressure is evenly applied to the printed-circuit board when the electrode pad is press-fitted into the pad having the via-hole, thereby preventing warping and deforming of the board.

    Application of ultrasonic inspection to downhole conveyance devices

    公开(公告)号:US11428670B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-30

    申请号:US16652285

    申请日:2017-12-18

    摘要: Provided is a method for inspecting at least a portion of a downhole conveyance device. The method, in one embodiment, includes providing a downhole conveyance device, and providing an ultrasonic defect inspection system adjacent the downhole conveyance device. The method, in this embodiment, further includes detecting defects in the downhole conveyance device using the ultrasonic defect inspection system, wherein the detecting includes transmitting ultrasonic waves from the ultrasonic defect inspection system toward the downhole conveyance device, and obtaining defect data by sensing disruptions in the reflected ultrasonic waves caused by defects in the downhole conveyance device.

    Robot system and method for non-destructive testing

    公开(公告)号:US11422116B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-23

    申请号:US17048043

    申请日:2019-04-16

    发明人: Joris De Schutter

    摘要: A robot system for non-destructive testing (NDT) of a test object, including: a transducer holder and an NDT transducer to perform an NDT on the surface of the test object; a memory to store a predefined trajectory of the NDT transducer; a force-sensing device to provide measurements of the contact forces and/or contact moments between the surface of the test object and the NDT transducer and/or the transducer holder; a controller to generate an actuation signal based on the predefined trajectory; and a positioning device to control the position and/or orientation of the NDT transducer relative to the test object based on the actuation signal. Consequently, the position and/or orientation of the NDT transducer relative to the test object and the contact forces and/or contact moments between the NDT transducer and/or the transducer holder and the test object can be automatically adapted to improve the quality of the NDT measurement.

    MATERIAL PROFILING FOR IMPROVED SIZING ACCURACY

    公开(公告)号:US20220252551A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-11

    申请号:US17647490

    申请日:2022-01-10

    摘要: A material profile can be determined by assuming an elliptical or circular arc geometry and by using acoustic noise generated by diffuse internal reflection and/or specular reflection on the internal (ID) or external (OD) interface of the material under inspection, such as a pipe or curved plate. A non-destructive testing (NDT) technique can acquire acoustic data of the material using an ultrasonic signal. The acquired acoustic data can be filtered such that the acoustic noise generated by diffuse internal reflection and/or specular reflection is separated from any flaws in the material. Positions of the acoustic noise can be determined and then a regression technique can be applied to the positions, which can generate an equation of a circle, for example, such as to provide a radius and thickness of the pipe or curved plate.