公开(公告)号：US11053925B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-06

申请号：US16039714

申请日：2018-07-19

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  Joseph L. Hafenrichter ,  Karl E. Nelson

IPC: F03D17/00 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N27/9013 ,  F03D80/50 ,  G01M5/00

Abstract: An automated apparatus for large-area scanning of wind turbine blades or other large-bodied structures (such as aircraft fuselages and wings) for the purpose of non-destructive inspection (NDI). One or more vacuum-adhered scanning elements containing NDI sensors are lowered via cables and moved via a motorized cart driven along a leading edge of a horizontally disposed wind turbine blade or via a motorized carriage driven around a track attached to a vertically disposed wind turbine blade. Scan passes are based upon sequenced horizontal and vertical motions of scan heads provided by cart/carriage and cable spool motion. A conformable array of sensors attached to the cart may be used to collect NDI data along the leading edge of a horizontally disposed wind turbine blade if the scan heads cannot reach that area.

公开(公告)号：US09470658B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US13796584

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: The Boeing Company

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

IPC: G01N29/04 ,  G01C22/02 ,  G01N29/22 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01N27/90 ,  G01N29/265

CPC classification number: G01N29/04 ,  G01C22/02 ,  G01N27/9013 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N2291/106 ,  G05D1/0272

Abstract: A self-contained, holonomic motion tracking solution for supplementing the acquisition of inspection information on the surface of a structure, thereby enabling the real-time production of two-dimensional images from hand-held and automated scanning by holonomic-motion of non-destructive inspection (NDI) sensor units (e.g., NDI probes). The systems and methods disclosed enable precise tracking of the position and orientation of a holonomic-motion NDI sensor unit (hand-held or automated) and conversion of the acquired tracking data into encoder pulse signals for processing by a NDI scanning system.

Abstract translation: 一个独立的，完整的运动跟踪解决方案，用于补充在结构表面上获取检查信息，从而通过非破坏性的全身运动实现手持和自动扫描的二维图像的实时生成 检测（NDI）传感器单元（例如，NDI探针）。 所公开的系统和方法能够精确地跟踪整体运动的NDI传感器单元（手持式或自动化）的位置和方向，并将获取的跟踪数据转换成编码器脉冲信号，以供NDI扫描系统处理。

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：US10347109B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15346154

申请日：2016-11-08

Applicant: The Boeing Company

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

IPC: G08B21/04 ,  A62B35/00 ,  B66C15/06 ,  B66F11/04 ,  B66F17/00

Abstract: An automated human personnel fall arresting system including a holonomic base platform, a boom arm movably mounted to and depending from the base platform, at least a portion of the arm being movable in three degrees-of-freedom relative to the base platform, a tether supported by the arm, an operator harness coupled to the tether so as to be dependent from the arm, at least one sensor disposed on the arm and configured to sense movement of the portion of the arm in two degrees-of-freedom of the three degrees-of-freedom, and a controller mounted to the base platform and communicably coupled to the at least one sensor, the controller being configured to automatically control position of the base platform in two orthogonal translational directions and one rotation direction controlled independently from translation, relative to the operator harness, based on signals from the at least one sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20140278221A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13796584

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

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

IPC: G01C1/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/04 ,  G01C22/02 ,  G01N27/9013 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N2291/106 ,  G05D1/0272

Abstract: A self-contained, holonomic motion tracking solution for supplementing the acquisition of inspection information on the surface of a structure, thereby enabling the real-time production of two-dimensional images from hand-held and automated scanning by holonomic-motion of non-destructive inspection (NDI) sensor units (e.g., NDI probes). The systems and methods disclosed enable precise tracking of the position and orientation of a holonomic-motion NDI sensor unit (hand-held or automated) and conversion of the acquired tracking data into encoder pulse signals for processing by a NDI scanning system.

Abstract translation: 一个独立的，完整的运动跟踪解决方案，用于补充在结构表面上获取检查信息，从而通过非破坏性的全身运动实现手持和自动扫描的二维图像的实时生成 检测（NDI）传感器单元（例如，NDI探针）。 所公开的系统和方法能够精确地跟踪整体运动的NDI传感器单元（手持式或自动化）的位置和方向，并将获取的跟踪数据转换成编码器脉冲信号，以供NDI扫描系统处理。

公开(公告)号：US20140210997A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13749843

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Steven D. Blanchard ,  Gary E. Georgeson ,  Joseph L. Hafenrichter ,  Karl E. Nelson ,  Thomas T. McCleave

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  G01M5/0016 ,  G01M5/0033 ,  G01M5/005 ,  G01M5/0075 ,  G01M5/0091 ,  G01M11/0278

Abstract: A system for automated inspection of a surface; the system may include a self-propelled, steerable carriage capable of traversing the surface, the carriage having a camera positioned to view an object on the surface, and at least of one of a sensor capable of detecting a defect in the surface, a tool for treating the defect, and a sensor for inspecting a repair of the defect; and a computer controller connected to receive image data from the camera, communicate with and selectively actuate the at least of one of a sensor capable of detecting a defect in the surface, a tool for treating the defect, and a sensor for inspecting a repair of the defect, and control the carriage to move on the surface along one or more of a pre-set path and a path to one or more pre-set locations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于表面自动检查的系统; 该系统可以包括能够横过该表面的自推进的可转向滑架，滑架具有定位成观察表面上的物体的照相机，以及能够检测表面中的缺陷的传感器中的至少一个，工具 以及用于检查缺陷的修复的传感器; 以及计算机控制器，其连接以从所述照相机接收图像数据，与能够检测所述表面中的缺陷的传感器中的至少一个通信并选择性地致动，用于处理所述缺陷的工具，以及用于检查所述缺陷的修复的传感器 并且控制滑架沿着一个或多个预定路径和到一个或多个预设位置的路径在表面上移动。

公开(公告)号：US20200025176A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-23

申请号：US16039714

申请日：2018-07-19

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson ,  Joseph L. Hafenrichter ,  Karl E. Nelson

IPC: F03D17/00 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N27/90

Abstract: An automated apparatus for large-area scanning of wind turbine blades or other large-bodied structures (such as aircraft fuselages and wings) for the purpose of non-destructive inspection (NDI). One or more vacuum-adhered scanning elements containing NDI sensors are lowered via cables and moved via a motorized cart driven along a leading edge of a horizontally disposed wind turbine blade or via a motorized carriage driven around a track attached to a vertically disposed wind turbine blade. Scan passes are based upon sequenced horizontal and vertical motions of scan heads provided by cart/carriage and cable spool motion. A conformable array of sensors attached to the cart may be used to collect NDI data along the leading edge of a horizontally disposed wind turbine blade if the scan heads cannot reach that area.

公开(公告)号：US09414026B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13749843

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Steven D. Blanchard ,  Gary E. Georgeson ,  Joseph L. Hafenrichter ,  Karl E. Nelson ,  Thomas T. McCleave

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01M5/00 ,  G01M11/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  G01M5/0016 ,  G01M5/0033 ,  G01M5/005 ,  G01M5/0075 ,  G01M5/0091 ,  G01M11/0278

Abstract: A system for automated inspection of a surface; the system may include a self-propelled, steerable carriage capable of traversing the surface, the carriage having a camera positioned to view an object on the surface, and at least of one of a sensor capable of detecting a defect in the surface, a tool for treating the defect, and a sensor for inspecting a repair of the defect; and a computer controller connected to receive image data from the camera, communicate with and selectively actuate the at least of one of a sensor capable of detecting a defect in the surface, a tool for treating the defect, and a sensor for inspecting a repair of the defect, and control the carriage to move on the surface along one or more of a pre-set path and a path to one or more pre-set locations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于表面自动检查的系统; 该系统可以包括能够横过该表面的自推进的可转向滑架，滑架具有定位成观察表面上的物体的照相机，以及能够检测表面中的缺陷的传感器中的至少一个，工具 以及用于检查缺陷的修复的传感器; 以及计算机控制器，其连接以从所述照相机接收图像数据，与能够检测所述表面中的缺陷的传感器中的至少一个通信并选择性地致动，用于处理所述缺陷的工具，以及用于检查所述缺陷的修复的传感器 并且控制滑架沿着一个或多个预定路径和到一个或多个预设位置的路径在表面上移动。