公开(公告)号：US20160178463A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14337285

申请日：2014-07-22

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  William Joseph Tapia

IPC: G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01L1/247 ,  B64F5/60 ,  G01L5/0052 ,  G01L5/14 ,  G01M5/0083 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N27/90 ,  G01P15/06 ,  H01H29/002 ,  H01H35/146

Abstract: Systems and methods using fluid-filled hollow microspheres to assist in monitoring or indicating high-energy blunt impacts on structures such as aircraft. A multiplicity of microspheres may be adhered to or embedded in a coating applied on a surface of a substrate (e.g., a tape or an appliqué), which substrate in turn can be adhered to a surface of a structure to be monitored. The microspheres are designed to rupture at one or more specified pressure thresholds. In some embodiments, the microspheres are filled with electrically conductive fluid which, if released from ruptured microsphere, changes the electromagnetic state of the substrate. In response to the detection of a sufficiently large change in the electromagnetic state of the substrate, a blunt impact indication is generated. The impact site may then undergo non-destructive inspection.

Abstract translation: 使用流体填充的中空微球体的系统和方法来协助监测或指示对结构如飞机的高能量钝影响。 多个微球体可以粘附或嵌入施加在基底表面上的涂层（例如，带或贴布）中，该基底又可以粘附到被监测结构的表面上。 微球被设计为在一个或多个指定的压力阈值下破裂。 在一些实施方案中，微球填充有导电流体，如果从破裂的微球释放，则改变基底的电磁状态。 响应于检测到基板的电磁状态的足够大的变化，产生钝的冲击指示。 然后，冲击部位可以进行非破坏性检查。

公开(公告)号：US20160139056A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14543282

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  Scott W. Lea ,  James J. Troy

IPC: G01N21/84 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/958

CPC classification number: G01N21/8422 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N2021/8427

Abstract: Systems and methods for inspecting a surface are disclosed. A source, detector, a base, a controller, and a processing device are used to collect image data related to the surface and information relating to the location of the image data on the surface. The image data and information relating to location are correlated and stored in a processing device to create a map of surface condition.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于检查表面的系统和方法。 源，检测器，基座，控制器和处理装置用于收集与表面有关的图像数据和与表面上的图像数据的位置有关的信息。 将图像数据和与位置相关的信息相关联并存储在处理装置中以创建表面状况的图。

公开(公告)号：US09244457B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14214683

申请日：2014-03-15

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Lawrence S. Lindgren ,  Scott W. Lea ,  Gary E. Georgeson

IPC: B32B41/00 ,  G05B19/402 ,  B29C73/10 ,  B29C73/26

CPC classification number: G05B19/402 ,  B29C73/10 ,  B29C73/26 ,  G05B2219/37208 ,  G05B2219/37617 ,  Y10T29/49734 ,  Y10T409/30084

Abstract: An apparatus for removing for removing an out-of-tolerance area in a composite structure may include a machine tool having a machine head movable along at least one axis over the composite structure. The machine tool may include at least one of a video camera and a non-destructive inspection (NDI) scanner mounted to the machine head for scanning the composite structure and locating the out-of-tolerance area. The machine tool may also include a cutting tool movable along a tool path for removing a volume containing the out-of-tolerance area. The machine tool may additionally include a controller that may be programmable with a quantity of layers of the volume for which the cutting tool is paused following removal of each one of the layers.

Abstract translation: 用于去除复合结构中的超出公差区域的移除装置可以包括机床，该机床具有沿复合结构上的至少一个轴线移动的机头。 机器可以包括安装到机器头的摄像机和非破坏性检查（NDI）扫描仪中的至少一个，用于扫描复合结构并定位超出公差的区域。 机床还可以包括可沿刀具路径移动的切削工具，用于移除包含超出公差范围的体积。 机床可以另外包括控制器，该控制器可以在去除每个层之后切割工具被暂停的一定量的体积的层数来编程。

公开(公告)号：US20150338296A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14722149

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  Kenneth Harlan Griess ,  Russell Lee Keller ,  Everett A. Westerman

IPC: G01L5/00 ,  B32B33/00

CPC classification number: B32B41/00 ,  B23P6/00 ,  B29C73/10 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B32B33/00 ,  B32B43/00 ,  B32B2307/422 ,  B32B2556/00 ,  B32B2605/18 ,  B64F5/40 ,  G01B11/16 ,  G01B15/06 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01L1/24 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01M5/0091 ,  Y10T428/28

Abstract: A structural repair includes a tell-tale optical witness that allows the health of the repair to be visually monitored. The optical witness includes a stress sensitive fluorescent dye that shows changes in local strain/stress patterns when the repair is subjected to electromagnetic energy of a particular wavelength. The dyes fluoresce more or less strongly as a function of the local stress/strain.

Abstract translation: 结构修复包括一个能够视觉监控修复的健康状况的指示性光学证人。 光学目击者包括应力敏感荧光染料，其在修复受特定波长的电磁能量时显示局部应变/应力模式的变化。 染料作为局部应力/应变的函数或多或少地发挥强烈的荧光。

公开(公告)号：US09197810B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14672952

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： James J. Troy ,  Scott W. Lea ,  Daniel James Wright ,  Gary E. Georgeson ,  Karl Edward Nelson

IPC: G01S17/46 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G06F17/16 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N5/23222 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G06F17/16 ,  G06K9/3216 ,  G06K9/3241 ,  G06K2009/3225 ,  H04N5/23296 ,  H04N7/183 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: An automated process uses a local positioning system to acquire location (i.e., position and orientation) data for one or more movable target objects. In cases where the target objects have the capability to move under computer control, this automated process can use the measured location data to control the position and orientation of such target objects. The system leverages the measurement and image capture capability of the local positioning system, and integrates controllable marker lights, image processing, and coordinate transformation computation to provide tracking information for vehicle location control. The resulting system enables position and orientation tracking of objects in a reference coordinate system.

Abstract translation: 自动化过程使用本地定位系统来获取一个或多个可移动目标对象的位置（即位置和方位）数据。 在目标对象有能力在计算机控制下移动的情况下，该自动化过程可以使用测量的位置数据来控制这些目标对象的位置和方向。 该系统利用本地定位系统的测量和图像捕获能力，集成可控标记灯，图像处理和坐标变换计算，为车辆位置控制提供跟踪信息。 所得到的系统使得在参考坐标系中的对象的位置和方向跟踪。

公开(公告)号：US20150302572A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14258432

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  Morteza Safai ,  William T. Edwards ,  Matthew T. Grimshaw ,  James E. Engel ,  Yuan-Jye Wu

IPC: G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/001 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/10116 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  G06T2207/30164

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to of method linear feature detection in a structure by providing a first digital image of the structure, creating a second corresponding digital image of the structure from the first digital image and determining a direction to shift pixels of the second corresponding digital image. A pixel shift value may be input to shift pixels of the second corresponding digital image, and pixels of the second corresponding digital image are shifted by the input pixel shift value in the determined direction. A third corresponding digital image of the structure may be calculated by subtracting the second corresponding digital image of the structure from the first digital image of the structure.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及通过提供结构的第一数字图像在结构中的方法线性特征检测，从第一数字图像创建结构的第二对应数字图像，并且确定将第二对应的像素移位的方向 数字图像。 可以输入像素偏移值以移动第二对应数字图像的像素，并且将第二对应数字图像的像素沿所确定的方向移位输入像素移位值。 可以通过从结构的第一数字图像中减去第二对应的结构数字图像来计算结构的第三对应的数字图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150268033A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14222368

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： James J. Troy ,  Scott W. Lea ,  Gary E. Georgeson

IPC: G01B11/00

CPC classification number: G01S5/16

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing relative object localization using a local positioning system. The process in accordance with one embodiment solves the problem of determining the location (i.e., the position and orientation) of an object relative to a previous location of the object, or relative to another object, without the need for known 3-D data point positions in the environment. The process in accordance with another embodiment solves the problem of determining the location of the measurement instrument relative to a previous location of the measurement instrument using visible feature points on a target object as a reference, again without the need for known 3-D data point positions. The process in accordance with a further embodiment is capable of determining the locations of multiple objects relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 使用本地定位系统执行相对对象定位的系统和方法。 根据一个实施例的处理解决了确定对象相对于对象的先前位置或相对于另一对象的位置（即，位置和方向）的问题，而不需要已知的3-D数据点 在环境中的位置。 根据另一实施例的处理解决了使用目标物体上的可见特征点作为参考来确定测量仪器相对于测量仪器的先前位置的位置的问题，而不需要已知的3-D数据点 职位 根据另一实施例的处理能够确定多个对象相对于彼此的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08973441B1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US14047925

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Karl E. Nelson ,  Gary E. Georgeson ,  Paul S. Rutherford ,  Mark McKenna

IPC: G01N29/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/043 ,  G01L5/246 ,  G01N29/041 ,  G01N2291/0422 ,  G01N2291/0428 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/2691

Abstract: Embodiments of techniques and technologies to verify the interference fit of fasteners are disclosed. In one embodiment, a transducer is positioned to transmit a shear ultrasonic signal through a region of a fastener which is subject to stress when the fastener experiences an interference fit. The shear ultrasonic signal is transmitted through a region of the fastener subject to the stress. As the transmitted ultrasonic signal encounters the region, it is mode converted corresponding to a degree of interference which the fastener is experiencing. A return ultrasonic signal from the fastener is received with the transducer. From the return ultrasonic signal, a processor determines the degree of interference fit which the fastener is experience and outputs an indication of the same.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于验证紧固件的过盈配合的技术和技术的实施例。 在一个实施例中，换能器被定位成通过紧固件的区域传递剪切超声波信号，紧固件的区域在紧固件经受过盈配合时经受应力。 剪切超声信号通过紧固件受到应力的区域传递。 当发射的超声波信号遇到该区域时，它被对应于紧固件正在经历的干涉程度而进行模式转换。 用换能器接收来自紧固件的返回超声波信号。 从返回的超声波信号中，处理器确定紧固件经历的过盈配合程度，并输出相同的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20150039123A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14214683

申请日：2014-03-15

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Lawrence S. Lindgren ,  Scott W. Lea ,  Gary E. Georgeson

IPC: G05B19/402

CPC classification number: G05B19/402 ,  B29C73/10 ,  B29C73/26 ,  G05B2219/37208 ,  G05B2219/37617 ,  Y10T29/49734 ,  Y10T409/30084

Abstract: An apparatus for removing for removing an out-of-tolerance area in a composite structure may include a machine tool having a machine head movable along at least one axis over the composite structure. The machine tool may include at least one of a video camera and a non-destructive inspection (NDI) scanner mounted to the machine head for scanning the composite structure and locating the out-of-tolerance area. The machine tool may also include a cutting tool movable along a tool path for removing a volume containing the out-of-tolerance area. The machine tool may additionally include a controller that may be programmable with a quantity of layers of the volume for which the cutting tool is paused following removal of each one of the layers.

Abstract translation: 用于去除复合结构中的超出公差区域的移除装置可以包括机床，该机床具有沿复合结构上的至少一个轴线移动的机头。 机器可以包括安装到机器头的摄像机和非破坏性检查（NDI）扫描仪中的至少一个，用于扫描复合结构并定位超出公差的区域。 机床还可以包括可沿刀具路径移动的切削工具，用于移除包含超出公差范围的体积。 机床可以另外包括控制器，该控制器可以在去除每个层之后切割工具被暂停的一定量的体积的层数来编程。

公开(公告)号：US20140273240A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13840980

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  Megan N. Watson ,  Morteza Safai

IPC: G01N31/22

CPC classification number: G01N31/229 ,  C09D5/26 ,  G01K11/20 ,  G01N21/91 ,  G01N2021/8472

Abstract: A method of detecting high-temperature exposure of a composite may include applying a composition comprising an adduct suitable for detecting heat and/or mechanical stress in a composite, wherein the adduct reverts to first and second adduct components after exposure of the composition to a temperature of from about 190° C. to about 260° C. to a surface of the composite; exposing the surface to which the composition has been applied to ultraviolet light; and measuring fluorescence of the composition.

Abstract translation: 检测复合材料的高温暴露的方法可以包括施加包含适合于在复合材料中检测热和/或机械应力的加合物的组合物，其中在将组合物暴露于温度之后，加合物回复到第一和第二加合物组分 约190℃至约260℃的温度; 将已经施加组合物的表面暴露于紫外光下; 并测量组合物的荧光。