X-RAY LINE SCAN FOR FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS DETECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20240310306A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-19

    申请号:US18182975

    申请日:2023-03-13

    Inventor: Morteza SAFAI

    Abstract: A system for radiographic inspection includes a line source that emits a fan shaped beam of x-rays and a linear x-ray detector that detects the fan shaped beam of x-rays. The system further includes a first movable platform that positions the line source to emit the fan shaped beam of x-rays towards the linear x-ray detector. A second movable platform positions the linear x-ray detector to detect the fan shaped beam of x-rays after transmission through the structure or component being inspected. Synchronized movement of the first movable platform and the second movable platform significantly reduces the time of inspection while the fan shaped beam of x-rays minimizes health risks. The system further includes a first filter that blocks x-rays below a first energy threshold, and a second filter that blocks x-rays below a second energy threshold. The filters provide the system the ability to inspect structures and components formed of multiple types of materials, for example, foreign object debris.

    LASER ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTION OF A CONTOURED STRUCTURE
    2.
    发明申请
    LASER ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTION OF A CONTOURED STRUCTURE 审中-公开
    激光超声波系统和检测结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170010242A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-12

    申请号:US14795467

    申请日:2015-07-09

    Abstract: A method including ultrasonically scanning a structure with a laser ultrasound testing system where the structure is provided with an array of nanoscopic structures, the nanoscopic structures having a predetermined directional orientation, the nanoscopic structures disposed on a scanned surface of the structure, and determining if the structure meets a predetermined threshold. Aspects of this invention apply certain high emissivity coatings to structures for the purpose of significant improvement laser ultrasound inspection of those structures. The nanotechnology-based material in the coatings rapidly draws heat away, for maximum laser energy absorption while preventing surface heat damage to the composite surface from the laser beam.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法,包括用激光超声测试系统超声扫描结构的方法,其中所述结构设置有纳米结构的阵列,所述纳米结构具有预定的方向取向,所述纳米结构设置在所述结构的扫描表面上,以及确定是否 结构满足预定阈值。 本发明的方面将某些高发射率涂层应用于结构,以便显着改善这些结构的激光超声检查。 涂层中的基于纳米技术的材料迅速吸收热量,从而实现最大的激光能量吸收,同时防止激光束对复合材料表面的表面热损伤。

    INTEGRATED HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVE FIBER AS COOLING FIN FOR SMA ACTUATOR WITH EXPANDABLE SLEEVE
    3.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVE FIBER AS COOLING FIN FOR SMA ACTUATOR WITH EXPANDABLE SLEEVE 有权
    集成高导热纤维作为带有可扩展套筒的SMA执行机构的冷却FIN

    公开(公告)号:US20160201654A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US14593106

    申请日:2015-01-09

    CPC classification number: F03G7/065 B64C13/28 F28F13/00 F28F21/02 F28F21/06

    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to an SMA actuator that includes a cooling device disposed within a torque tube. In one aspect, the cooling device includes a sliding sleeve, an expandable sleeve, and plurality of cooling fins coupled to the expandable sleeve. Axial movement of the sliding sleeve relative to the expandable sleeve facilitates radial expansion of the expandable sleeve and urges the cooling fins into contact with the torque tube. The cooling fins function as heat sinks when in contact with the torque tube to facilitate the removal of heat from the torque tube to increase the cooling rate of the torque tube. During heating of the torque tube, the cooling fins may be spaced apart from the torque tube to reduce the thermal mass that is heated, thus increasing the heating rate of the torque tube.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面通常涉及包括设置在扭矩管内的冷却装置的SMA致动器。 在一个方面,冷却装置包括滑动套筒,可膨胀套管和联接到可膨胀套筒的多个冷却翅片。 滑动套筒相对于可膨胀套筒的轴向运动有助于可膨胀套筒的径向膨胀,并促使冷却翅片与扭矩管接触。 当与扭矩管接触时,散热片用作散热器,以便于从扭矩管中移除热量以增加扭矩管的冷却速度。 在扭矩管的加热期间,冷却翅片可以与扭矩管间隔开,以减少加热的热质量,从而提高扭矩管的加热速率。

    CONTROLLING OPTICAL DELAY
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170146791A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-25

    申请号:US14950426

    申请日:2015-11-24

    CPC classification number: G02B26/06 G02B5/3066 G02B26/0833 H01S3/0057

    Abstract: Aspects herein describe an optical delay controller which introduces a desired delay into an optical signal. To do so, the optical delay controller includes multiple reflective surfaces (e.g., mirrors) that establish a closed loop on which an input signal propagates. The optical delay controller includes an output interface that outputs a delayed version of the input optical signal where the delay corresponds to the circumference of the closed loop. For example, the optical delay loop may use a Brewster window as the output interface which permits the optical signal propagating in the closed loop to exit the loop. Moreover, the optical delay loop may include one or more actuators that move the reflective surfaces forming the closed loop relative to each other. Changing the distance between two mirrors changes the delay introduced by the optical delay loop.

    UNDER WATER PLASMA ELASTICS WAVE GAP MEASURING

    公开(公告)号:US20230314129A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-05

    申请号:US17711346

    申请日:2022-04-01

    Inventor: Morteza SAFAI

    CPC classification number: G01B17/00

    Abstract: A system and method for determining a width of a gap in a structure is provided. The system uses an underwater spark discharge to generate a compression wave in a first vessel containing a liquid. The system further includes a second vessel in which a vacuum is pulled to hold the first vessel against the structure. The compression wave is directed to propagate from the liquid into the structure and is detected after it propagates through the structure including the gap.

    AUTOMATED INSPECTION OF FOREIGN MATERIALS, CRACKS AND OTHER SURFACE ANOMALIES

    公开(公告)号:US20190056334A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-21

    申请号:US15678670

    申请日:2017-08-16

    Inventor: Morteza SAFAI

    Abstract: An inspection system for detecting defects in a workpiece can include an illumination source for illuminating a first section of the workpiece with a patterned light, wherein the illumination source does not illuminate a second section of the workpiece. The inspection system further includes a feedback camera for imaging the first section and producing a first output, and a background camera for imaging the second section and producing a second output. A processor compares the first output with the second output, and a controller alters the patterned light that is output by the illumination source based on the comparison. This feedback control continues until the background is suitably homogeneous or camouflaged compared to the defect, such that the visibility and/or detectability of the defect is increased.

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