CA2490059A1 - Methods and systems for inspecting aircraft fuselage frames - Google Patents

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CA2490059A1
CA2490059A1 CA002490059A CA2490059A CA2490059A1 CA 2490059 A1 CA2490059 A1 CA 2490059A1 CA 002490059 A CA002490059 A CA 002490059A CA 2490059 A CA2490059 A CA 2490059A CA 2490059 A1 CA2490059 A1 CA 2490059A1
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Michael Robert Hopple
Elizabeth Lockenberg Dixon
Kenneth Gordon Herd
Gregory Alan Mohr
Clifford Bueno
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Michael Robert Hopple
Elizabeth Lockenberg Dixon
Kenneth Gordon Herd
Gregory Alan Mohr
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    • G01N23/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups G01N3/00 – G01N17/00, G01N21/00 or G01N22/00
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A method for inspecting an aircraft fuselage (10) using an inspection system (12) including a moveable detector (14), wherein the method includes coupling a collision avoidance system (20) to the inspection system detector, monitoring the collision avoidance system during operation of the inspection system, and controlling operation of the inspection system with the collision avoidance system.

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1. A method for inspecting an aircraft fuselage (10) using an inspection system (12) including a moveable detector (14), said method comprising:
coupling a collision avoidance system (20) to the inspection system detector;
monitoring the collision avoidance system during operation of the inspection system;
and controlling operation of the inspection system with the collision avoidance system.
2. A method in accordance with Claim 1 wherein coupling a collision avoidance system (20) comprises coupling at least one proximity sensor (22) to the inspection system detector (14).
3. A method in accordance with Claim 2 wherein coupling a collision avoidance system (20) comprises coupling the at least one proximity sensor (22) to the inspection system detector (14) such that the collision avoidance system receives signals from the proximity sensor during operation of the inspection system.
4. A method in accordance with Claim 2 wherein coupling at least one proximity sensor (22) to the inspection system (12) further comprises coupling at least one proximity sensor to the inspection system that is configured to generate an imminent collision signal.
5. A method in accordance with Claim 2 wherein controlling operation of the inspection system (12) comprises controlling operation of the inspection system based on input received by the at least one proximity sensor (22) during operation of the inspection system.
6. A method in accordance with Claim 1 wherein coupling a collision avoidance system (20) comprises coupling at least one protection device (24) to the inspection system (12) to facilitate preventing contact between the inspection system and the aircraft fuselage (10).
7. A method in accordance with Claim 1 wherein coupling a collision avoidance system (20) comprises coupling at least one of an air-filled bladder sensor and an accelerometer to the inspection system detector (14).
8. An apparatus for inspecting an aircraft fuselage (10) comprising:
a moveable detector (14); and a collision avoidance system (20) in electrical communication with said moveable detector to control said moveable detector for inspecting the aircraft fuselage.
9. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 8 wherein said apparatus further comprises at least one proximity sensor (22) electrically coupled to said moveable detector (14).
10. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 9 wherein said at least one proximity sensor (22) is electrically coupled to said collision avoidance system (20) such that said collision avoidance system receives a signal from said at least one proximity sensor (22) during operation of said moveable detector (14).
11. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 9 wherein said at least one proximity sensor (22) comprises at least one of an infrared sensor, an air-filled bladder sensor, and an accelerometer.
12. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 9 wherein said at least one proximity sensor (22) generates an imminent collision signal and transmits said signal to said collision avoidance system (20).
13. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 9 wherein said moveable detector (14) is controlled based on input received by said at least one proximity sensor (22) during the inspection of the airplane fuselage (10).
14. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 9 further comprising a stopping mechanism (28) coupled to said moveable detector (14) and configured to receive an imminent collision signals from said at least one proximity sensor (22) to facilitate preventing contact between said moveable detector and the aircraft fuselage (10) frame.
15. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 8 further comprising at least one protection device (24) electrically coupled to said moveable detector (14) to facilitate preventing contact between said moveable detector and the aircraft fuselage (10).
16. An apparatus in accordance with Claim 15 wherein said protection device (24) comprises at least one of air-filled bladder, a balloon, and an airbag system.
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