18164409. CHARACTERIZATION OF ELASTIC MODULUS OF TUBULAR MATTER simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

CHARACTERIZATION OF ELASTIC MODULUS OF TUBULAR MATTER

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Taehwa Lee of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Xiaopeng Li of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Ziqi Yu of Ann Arbor MI (US)

CHARACTERIZATION OF ELASTIC MODULUS OF TUBULAR MATTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18164409 titled 'CHARACTERIZATION OF ELASTIC MODULUS OF TUBULAR MATTER

• • Simplified Explanation:**

This patent application describes a system for measuring the elastic modulus of a tubular object by propagating a sound signal through it and measuring the signal with microphones.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Measurement of elastic modulus of tubular objects
• Propagation of sound signal through tubular objects
• Use of microphones to measure the propagated sound signal

• • Potential Applications:**
• Quality control in manufacturing processes
• Structural integrity testing in construction
• Material testing in research and development

• • Problems Solved:**
• Difficulty in accurately measuring the elastic modulus of tubular objects
• Lack of efficient methods for non-destructive testing of tubular objects

• • Benefits:**
• Accurate measurement of elastic modulus
• Non-destructive testing method
• Improved quality control and structural integrity assessment

• • Commercial Applications:**
• "Innovative System for Measuring Elastic Modulus of Tubular Objects: Market Implications and Commercial Uses"

• • Prior Art:**

Prior research on non-destructive testing methods for tubular objects using sound signals.

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Ongoing studies on the application of sound signals for material testing and quality control.

• • Questions about Tubular Object Elastic Modulus:**

1. How does the system ensure accurate measurement of the elastic modulus?

  - The system uses precise sound signal propagation and measurement techniques to ensure accuracy.

2. What are the potential limitations of using sound signals for measuring elastic modulus?

  - Potential limitations may include interference from external noise and variations in material properties affecting measurements.

Original Abstract Submitted

Systems, apparatuses, and methods provide for measuring elastic modulus usable with a tubular object. A sound signal is propagated within the tubular object via a speaker coupled to a proximal end of an impedance tube. The propagated sound signal is measured within the tubular object via a pair of microphones coupled to the impedance tube. An elastic modulus of the tubular object is determined in response to the measurement of the propagated sound signal.