Measuring and testing – Probe or probe mounting
Patent
1988-03-07
1989-08-15
Noland, Tom
Measuring and testing
Probe or probe mounting
376249, G01M 1900
Patent
active
048563544
ABSTRACT:
A manipulator for a fiberscope probe or other inspection probe includes a fixed base 20 and a chassis 96 rotating on a hollow spindle 70 relative to the base. The chassis, spindle and an internal housing 66 rotate together with a translative motor 60 for powering a friction drive and the rotation providing motor 100. The friction drive wheels 26 and 28 oppose idlers 30 and 32 which are movable by means of a tensioner 74 to increase the friction of the drive mechanism. The friction drive wheels extend into a central passage 12 through which the probe passes to drive the probe. The rotation motor acts with a gear fixed relative to base 20 and is controlled through limit switches 122 and 124 for 400.degree. of rotation. A potentiometer 130 monitors rotational positions. An encoder 140, driven by an idler to eliminate slippage, monitors the friction drive of the probe.
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Combustion Engineering Inc.
Mulholland John H.
Noland Tom
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