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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8997573-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213600395-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 1, 2012 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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An inspection apparatus and method for inspecting an interior surface of a hollow composite part. The inspection apparatus may have a first plug, a second plug, and a trolley positioned between the first and second plugs. The first and second plugs may form a leak-proof seal against the interior surface of the hollow composite part. The trolley may support at least one inspection probe for testing the interior surface of the composite part. A method of inspecting the composite part may include the steps of inserting the inspection apparatus into the hollow composite part, pushing or pulling the inspection apparatus with an elongated actuation element to a desired area to be inspected within the composite part, then filling a space between first and second plugs with a liquid. Finally, the method may include a step of inspecting the interior surface of the hollow composite part with the inspection probe.
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Having thus described various embodiments of the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent includes the following: 1. An inspection apparatus comprising: a first plug configured for fitting within a hollow composite part and forming a leak-proof seal against an interior surface of the hollow composite part; a second plug configured for fitting within the hollow composite part, forming a leak-proof seal against the interior surface of the hol…
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- What does patent US8997573B2 cover?
- An inspection apparatus and method for inspecting an interior surface of a hollow composite part. The inspection apparatus may have a first plug, a second plug, and a trolley positioned between the first and second plugs. The first and second plugs may form a leak-proof seal against the interior surface of the hollow composite part. The trolley may support at least one inspection probe for test…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Wright Allison Jean, Spirit Aerosys Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01N29/265. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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