System and method for scanning a wing box skin
    31.
    发明授权
    System and method for scanning a wing box skin 有权
    用于扫描翼盒皮肤的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09266625B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US13859278

    申请日:2013-04-09

    Abstract: Systems and methods for automated non-destructive inspection scanning of the top and bottom aerodynamic surfaces or skins of an integrally stiffened wing box (e.g., a horizontal stabilizer) using surface crawling vehicles. Each system uses dynamically controlled magnetic coupling to couple an external drive tractor to a pair of passive trailers disposed in the interior of the wing box on opposite sides of a spar. The external drive tractor is also coupled to an external NDI scanner, which the tractor pushes or pulls across the surface skin being inspected. The systems allow scanning of both surface skins without turning the wing box over. Each system is modular and can be transported to and easily set up in a building or factory.

    Abstract translation: 使用表面爬行车辆自动无损检测扫描整体硬化翼箱(例如水平稳定器)的顶部和底部空气动力学表面或表皮的系统和方法。 每个系统使用动态控制的磁耦合将外部驱动拖拉机耦合到设置在翼型箱的内侧的一对被动拖车,在翼梁的相对侧。 外部驱动拖拉机也耦合到外部NDI扫描仪,拖拉机推动或拉动穿过被检查的表面皮肤。 这些系统允许扫描两个表面皮肤,而不必将翼盒转过来。 每个系统都是模块化的,可以运输到建筑物或工厂容易地设置。

    LOCOMOTION SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC SNAKE
    32.
    发明申请
    LOCOMOTION SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC SNAKE 有权
    机动车的机车系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150060161A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-05

    申请号:US14536802

    申请日:2014-11-10

    Abstract: A serpentine body includes a first portion, a first wheel coupled to the first portion, a second portion, a second wheel coupled to the second portion, and at least one sensor coupled to the first portion and/or the second portion. The first wheel is rotatable in a first direction. The second wheel is rotatable in a second direction opposite the first direction when the first wheel rotates in the first direction.

    Abstract translation: 蛇形体包括第一部分,联接到第一部分的第一轮,第二部分,联接到第二部分的第二轮以及耦合到第一部分和/或第二部分的至少一个传感器。 第一轮可沿第一方向旋转。 当第一轮沿第一方向旋转时,第二轮可以在与第一方向相反的第二方向上旋转。

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