Device and method designed for ultrasonically inspecting cylinders for longitudinal and circumferential defects and to measure wall thickness
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1. A container defect detection apparatus, comprising:
- a fluid tank;
a rotatable cup mounted within the fluid tank, which rotatable cup is configured to receive a first region of a container;
a rotatable cap configured to receive a second region of the container;
an engagement mechanism which moves the rotatable cup or rotatable cap towards or away from each other to engage the container;
a drive train coupled to the rotatable cup or the rotatable cap, which drive train turns the rotatable cup or rotatable cap; and
, an adjustable receiving/transmitting transducer positioned to mount proximal to the container.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for ultrasonically scanning cylinders are provided. The methods and apparatus employ as few as one ultrasonic sensor for full immersion scanning and defect detection. Self-centering fixturing spins the cylinder, reducing vibration, allowing for fast ultrasonic scans. To create the 45 degree angle beam shear waves for the circumferential scans, the ultrasonic sensor is offset from the centerline of the cylinder, creating the correct angle for excitation of the shear wave.
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1. A container defect detection apparatus, comprising:
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a fluid tank;
a rotatable cup mounted within the fluid tank, which rotatable cup is configured to receive a first region of a container;
a rotatable cap configured to receive a second region of the container;
an engagement mechanism which moves the rotatable cup or rotatable cap towards or away from each other to engage the container;
a drive train coupled to the rotatable cup or the rotatable cap, which drive train turns the rotatable cup or rotatable cap; and
,an adjustable receiving/transmitting transducer positioned to mount proximal to the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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