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Title: 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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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
SNL (Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM (United States))
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1083207
Patent Number(s):
8371173
Application Number:
13/237,520
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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., 2013. Web.
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/1083207.
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