Method and apparatus for fluid propelled borescopes

Details Method and apparatus for fluid propelled borescopes Method and apparatus for fluid propelled borescopes

1986-04-21

1988-04-05

Willis, Davis L.

Optics: measuring and testing

Inspection of flaws or impurities

Bore inspection

350 9626, G01N 2188

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047355018

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for propelling a borescope being used to inspect inaccessible areas comprises one or more reaction jets attached to the borescope, the reaction jets expelling gas, liquid or other fluids to produce a reaction thrust force on the borescope. In one embodiment, a reaction jet is fastened to the remote head of an articulateable borescope, and the propulsion direction is controlled by an operator who views a desired aim point at the output end of the borescope cable, and articulates the borescope head to point at the desired aim point. In another embodiment, the orientation of the thrust vector of the reaction jets is controllable, permitting an operator to control the direction of travel of a borescope not necessarily possessing an independent articulation capability.

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