In-process vision detection of flaw and FOD characteristics

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7712502
APP PUB NO 20090000723A1
SERIAL NO

12057978

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An inspection system (9) includes an idler wheel (61) that is coupled to a fabrication system (8) and is in contact with a backing layer (65) of an applied material (64), A rotation sensor (63) monitors the idler wheel (61) and generates a rotational signal. A controller (24) is coupled to the rotation sensor (63) and determines a characteristic of one or more flaws and FOD (19) on a composite structure (12) in response to the rotation signal.

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THE BOEING COMPANY929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22202

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Engelbart, Roger W St. Louis, US 66 1459
Hannebaum, Reed Mount Vernon, US 26 709
Pollock, Tim Ballwin, US 14 204

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