Position detectors, methods of detecting position, and methods of providing positional detectors

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2002

OSTI ID:874416

Weinberg, David M ^[1]; Harding, L Dean ^[2]; Larsen, Eric D ^[1]

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1. Idaho Falls, ID
2. Chubbuck, ID

Position detectors, welding system position detectors, methods of detecting various positions, and methods of providing position detectors are described. In one embodiment, a welding system positional detector includes a base that is configured to engage and be moved along a curved surface of a welding work piece. At least one position detection apparatus is provided and is connected with the base and configured to measure angular position of the detector relative to a reference vector. In another embodiment, a welding system positional detector includes a weld head and at least one inclinometer mounted on the weld head. The one inclinometer is configured to develop positional data relative to a reference vector and the position of the weld head on a non-planar weldable work piece.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho LLC. (Idaho Falls, ID)
• Patent Number(s): US 6385857
• OSTI ID: 874416
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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