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Sensor system for an in-line inspection tool

  • US 20060248966A1
  • Filed: 03/17/2006
  • Published: 11/09/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor module for an in-line pipe inspection tool, comprising:

  • a sensor carrier carrying a plurality of sensors, the sensor carrier being a part-cylindrical body, the part corresponding to part of the circumference of the cylinder, and being resiliently flexible such that the radius of curvature relative to the central axis of the cylinder, is variable; and

    a bracing unit fixed to a part of the sensor carrier and engaging at least one other part of the sensor carrier, the engagement being such as to resist deformation of said other part of the sensor carrier, which deformation is such as to cause the surface of said other part of said sensor carrier to be inclined relative to the central axis of the cylinder.

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