The boeing company (20240344948). VARIABLE PLASMA PULSE GENERATOR FOR BONDLINE STRENGTH VERIFICATION simplified abstract

VARIABLE PLASMA PULSE GENERATOR FOR BONDLINE STRENGTH VERIFICATION

Organization Name

the boeing company

Inventor(s)

Morteza Safai of Newcastle WA (US)

VARIABLE PLASMA PULSE GENERATOR FOR BONDLINE STRENGTH VERIFICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240344948 titled 'VARIABLE PLASMA PULSE GENERATOR FOR BONDLINE STRENGTH VERIFICATION

The abstract describes a system and method for evaluating a bond using an adjustable submerged plasma probe to generate a compression wave in a liquid-filled vessel, which is then directed into a bonded structure to apply a known force to the bond being inspected.

• The system includes an adjustable submerged plasma probe to control the intensity of the compression wave.
• A vacuum is used to hold the vessel against the bonded structure during inspection.
• The compression wave propagates from the liquid into the bonded structure to assess the bond.
• The system allows for the force applied to the bond to be increased or decreased as needed.
• This technology provides a non-destructive way to evaluate the integrity of bonds in various materials.

Potential Applications: - Quality control in manufacturing processes - Structural integrity assessments in construction - Aerospace and automotive industry for bond inspections

Problems Solved: - Non-destructive evaluation of bonds - Precise control over the force applied during inspection

Benefits: - Cost-effective and efficient bond evaluation - Improved quality control processes - Enhanced safety in structural applications

Commercial Applications: "Non-Destructive Bond Evaluation System for Manufacturing and Construction Industries"

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the adjustable submerged plasma probe control the intensity of the compression wave? 2. What are the advantages of using a compression wave for bond evaluation compared to other methods?

Original Abstract Submitted

a system and method for evaluating a bond is provided. the system uses an adjustable submerged plasma probe to generate a compression wave in a first vessel containing a liquid. the system further includes a second vessel in which a vacuum is pulled to hold the first vessel against a bonded structure being inspected. the compression wave is directed to propagate from the liquid into the bonded structure to apply a known force to the bond being inspected. the adjustable submerged plasma probe allows the intensity of the compression wave to be increased or decreased at the bonded structure.