Ultrasonic probe deployment device for increased wave transmission and rapid area scan inspections
Abstract
An ultrasonic probe deployment device in which an ultrasound-transmitting liquid forms the portion of the ultrasonic wave path in contact with the surface being inspected (i.e., the inspection surface). A seal constrains flow of the liquid, for example preventing the liquid from surging out and flooding the inspection surface. The seal is not rigid and conforms to variations in the shape and unevenness of the inspection surface, thus forming a seal (although possibly a leaky seal) around the liquid. The probe preferably is held in place to produce optimum ultrasonic focus on the area of interest. Use of encoders can facilitate the production of C-scan area maps of the material being inspected.
- Inventors:
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- Placitas, NM
- Albuquerque, NM
- Boomfield Hills, MI
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1035796
- Patent Number(s):
- 8087298
- Application Number:
- 12/401,321
- Assignee:
- Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Citation Formats
DiMambro, Joseph, Roach, Dennis P, Rackow, Kirk A, Nelson, Ciji L, Dasch, Cameron J, and Moore, David G. Ultrasonic probe deployment device for increased wave transmission and rapid area scan inspections. United States: N. p., 2012.
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DiMambro, Joseph, Roach, Dennis P, Rackow, Kirk A, Nelson, Ciji L, Dasch, Cameron J, & Moore, David G. Ultrasonic probe deployment device for increased wave transmission and rapid area scan inspections. United States.
DiMambro, Joseph, Roach, Dennis P, Rackow, Kirk A, Nelson, Ciji L, Dasch, Cameron J, and Moore, David G. Tue .
"Ultrasonic probe deployment device for increased wave transmission and rapid area scan inspections". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1035796.
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