Toshiba. has filed a patent for a detection device using ultrasonic waves. The device includes a detector, two propagating members, and a fixture. The second member is softer than the first, with a protrusion on its surface, and is pressed towards the first member by the fixture. GlobalData’s report on Toshiba gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ultrasonic wave detection device with softer second propagating member
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240036006A1) describes a detection device that includes a detector transmitting and detecting ultrasonic waves, along with two propagating members of different softness levels. The ultrasonic wave propagates through the first member before passing through the softer second member, which includes a protrusion on its surface. A fixture presses the periphery of the second member towards the first member, ensuring proper contact between the two surfaces.
Furthermore, the patent application details a detection system incorporating the aforementioned detection device and a processing device that inspects objects based on intensity data from the reflected waves. The system is particularly useful for inspecting joined bodies with weld portions. Additionally, a manipulator can be equipped with the detection device at its distal end for enhanced functionality. The patent also introduces a gel-based propagating member that allows ultrasonic waves to pass through, featuring different regions with varying surface characteristics to optimize wave propagation. The design includes protrusions on the surface to enhance detection capabilities.
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