Magnetic field strength threshold indicator for use in a magnetic particle inspection device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5311126
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07943622

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Field strength of an electromagnet is monitored at a threshold with a coupling coil positioned to monitor magnetic flux in a leg of an electromagnet. In the context of magnetic particle inspection for surface flaws (e.g. cracks) in ferromagnetic materials, sensing magnetic flux in a portion of a magnetic circuit including the material being inspected provides a continuous direct indication of whether or not the magnetic field strength produced is sufficient for reliable inspection to be performed. Since the magnetic flux in the electromagnet will be reduced with increases in reluctance of the magnetic circuit, the continuous monitoring of magnetic field strength also effectively monitors correct inspection technique by the magnetic particle inspection methodology.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVYBALLSTON TOWER ONE 800 NORTH QUINCY STREET CHIEF OF NAVAL RESEARCH OFFICE OF COUNSEL (ATTN CODE OOCCIP) ARLINGTON VA 22217-5660

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brown, Lawrence M Annapolis, MD 10 383
DeNale, Robert Arnold, MD 7 97
Mittleman, John Panama City, FL 6 51

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