Ultrasonic device for measuring the internal defects of a rail

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1997-04-23

1998-09-08

Williams, Hezron E.

Measuring and testing

Vibration

By mechanical waves

73620, 73624, G01N 2912, G01N 2926

Patent

active

058047310

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic device for continuously detecting and/or measuring in situ internal defects of a railway rail includes at least one ultrasonic sensor (15) subjected to a pressure tending to move it in the direction of the rail. The sensor presses against the rail through a smooth web 17 made of a synthetic material that is pervious to ultrasounds.

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