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US9010187B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9010187-B2 |
| Application number | US-92288909-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | Apr 17, 2008 |
| Publication date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
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An ultrasonic scanner has an encoder contacting a drum containing an array. The scanning assembly can be replaced via a snap fit formation. The encoder and drum are resiliently biased and movable relative to the chassis. The array can also be movable relative to the chassis.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A scanner comprising: a chassis, a scanning assembly having an ultrasonic scanning array having a scanning direction, the scanning assembly having a rotating component rotatably mounted relative to the chassis, the rotating component comprising an ultrasonic couplant and having a peripheral contact surface for contacting a surface of a workpiece to provide ultrasonic coupling between the array and a surface of a workpiece such that movement of the ch…
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- What does patent US9010187B2 cover?
- An ultrasonic scanner has an encoder contacting a drum containing an array. The scanning assembly can be replaced via a snap fit formation. The encoder and drum are resiliently biased and movable relative to the chassis. The array can also be movable relative to the chassis.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bond-Thorley Andrew, Airbus Operations Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01N29/225. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 21 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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