Apparatuses, methods, and systems for inspecting a composite end portion of a part

    公开(公告)号:US09933393B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-03

    申请号:US14964496

    申请日:2015-12-09

    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for inspecting a composite end portion of a part are disclosed. The apparatus may include first and second members having first and second contact elements, respectively. The second member may be movably connected to the first member. The first and second members may be shaped to define a gap sized to receive the end portion. The apparatus may include at least one ultrasonic array supported by at least one of the first and second members. The at least one ultrasonic array may be configured to transmit ultrasonic waves toward the end portion. The apparatus may include a fluid conduit having first and second ends through one of the first and second members. The first end may be configured to be coupled to a suction system, and the second end of the fluid conduit may be configured to be adjacent to a contact surface of the part.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MONITORING A THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM
    12.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MONITORING A THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    监测保护系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160025662A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14337622

    申请日:2014-07-22

    Abstract: A method of monitoring a thermal protection system coupled to a structural component is provided. The thermal protection system includes a thermally insulative body and at least one layer of thermochromatic material applied thereon such that the at least one layer is positioned between the thermally insulative body and the structural component. The method includes determining a value of a thermochromatic property of the at least one layer of thermochromatic material, wherein the value of the thermochromatic property is responsive to an amount of heat applied to the at least one layer of thermochromatic material, comparing the value to a baseline value of the thermochromatic property, and determining degradation of the thermal protection system when the value of the thermochromatic property deviates from the baseline value.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种监测耦合到结构部件的热保护系统的方法。 热保护系统包括热绝缘体和施加在其上的至少一层热色材料,使得至少一层位于热绝缘体和结构部件之间。 该方法包括确定至少一层热色材料的热色性质的值,其中热色性质的值响应于施加到至少一层热色材料的热量,将该值与 当热色性质的值偏离基线值时,确定热保护系统的基础值,并确定热保护系统的退化。

    Apparatus for forming a vacuum adhesion
    13.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for forming a vacuum adhesion 有权
    用于形成真空粘附的装置

    公开(公告)号:US09067628B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-30

    申请号:US14446465

    申请日:2014-07-30

    CPC classification number: B62D57/024 B62D57/00 B62D57/02 B62D57/04

    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for adhering a vacuum to a surface is provided. A seal is positioned relative to a surface. The seal is associated with a structure and is in communication with a channel within the structure. The seal is rotated relative to the structure such that the seal at least partially conforms to the surface. Air is drawn into the channel within the structure through the seal such that the seal adheres to the surface.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将真空粘附到表面的方法,装置和系统。 密封件相对于表面定位。 密封件与结构相关联并且与结构内的通道连通。 密封件相对于结构旋转,使得密封件至少部分地符合表面。 空气通过密封件被吸入结构内的通道中,使得密封附着在表面上。

    EXPANDABLE TOOLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    15.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200039156A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-06

    申请号:US16053733

    申请日:2018-08-02

    Abstract: Prior to curing a composite workpiece assembly, an expandable element can be inserted into a cavity of the workpiece assembly. The expandable element is configured to expand when a predetermined change is produced in an attribute of the element. The attribute can be a temperature of the element. The element is expanded by producing the predetermined change, and the workpiece assembly is cured while the expanded element is in the cavity, so that the expanded element applies positive pressure to inner surfaces of the cavity during curing. The expanded element can be removed from the cavity after curing. The expanded element can comprise a plurality of expandable pellets.

    PORTABLE X-RAY BACKSCATTERING IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING A RADIOACTIVE SOURCE
    17.
    发明申请
    PORTABLE X-RAY BACKSCATTERING IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING A RADIOACTIVE SOURCE 有权
    便携式X射线放射成像系统,包括放射源

    公开(公告)号:US20160033426A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14447145

    申请日:2014-07-30

    Abstract: A portable x-ray backscattering imaging system for creating a backscatter image representing an object is disclosed. The portable x-ray backscattering imaging system may include a drum, a radioactive source, a plurality of backscatter detectors, and a portable exterior shield. The drum may be rotatable about an axis of rotation at a rotational speed. The radioactive source may be connected to the drum and configured to generate x-rays. The plurality of backscatter detectors may be configured to detect backscattering radiation created as the x-rays generated by the radioactive source scatter back from the object. The portable exterior shield may enclose the drum. The exterior shield may be constructed of a material that substantially blocks the x-rays and defines a window that allows for the x-rays to pass through.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于创建表示对象的反向散射图像的便携式x射线后向散射成像系统。 便携式x射线后向散射成像系统可以包括鼓,放射源,多个后向散射检测器和便携式外部屏蔽。 滚筒可以以旋转速度绕旋转轴线旋转。 放射源可以连接到鼓并被配置成产生X射线。 多个后向散射检测器可以被配置为检测由放射源产生的x射线从物体散射回来产生的反向散射辐射。 便携式外屏可以包围鼓。 外部屏蔽可以由基本上阻挡x射线并限定允许x射线通过的窗口的材料构成。

    Systems and methods of monitoring a thermal protection system

    公开(公告)号:US11249040B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-15

    申请号:US16941239

    申请日:2020-07-28

    Abstract: A method of monitoring a thermal protection system coupled to a structural component is provided. The thermal protection system includes a thermally insulative body and at least one layer of thermochromatic material applied thereon such that the at least one layer is positioned between the thermally insulative body and the structural component. The method includes determining a value of a thermochromatic property of the at least one layer of thermochromatic material, wherein the value of the thermochromatic property is responsive to an amount of heat applied to the at least one layer of thermochromatic material, comparing the value to a baseline value of the thermochromatic property, and determining degradation of the thermal protection system when the value of the thermochromatic property deviates from the baseline value.

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