Molded eddy current array probe
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1. An eddy current probe, comprising:
- an insert comprising at least one slot;
a compliant probe body adhered to said insert and extending at least partially into said at least one slot, said probe body formed in the shape of a workpiece to be inspected; and
a flexible eddy current array circuit disposed on said probe body.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an eddy current array probe having a complaint body molded around a rigid insert. A flexible eddy current array circuit is wrapped around the outer surface of the compliant body.
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1. An eddy current probe, comprising:
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an insert comprising at least one slot;
a compliant probe body adhered to said insert and extending at least partially into said at least one slot, said probe body formed in the shape of a workpiece to be inspected; and
a flexible eddy current array circuit disposed on said probe body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An eddy current probe, comprising:
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an insert having at least one slot extending therethrough;
a compliant probe body disposed around said insert, said probe body having an external surface formed in the shape of a workpiece to be inspected and an internal surface formed in the shape of said insert, said probe body comprising at least one integral anchor extending through said slot; and
a flexible eddy current array circuit disposed on said probe body. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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