Stanley W Richardson

US Patent:

6658939, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Jan 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/768651

Inventors:

Gary E. Georgeson - Federal Way WA
Daniel J. Wright - Mercer Island WA
Gary F. Dokken - Seattle WA
Martin L. Freet - Federal Way WA
Stanley W. Richardson - Bothell WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G01N 2904

US Classification:

73621, 73625

Abstract:

An ultrasonic scanner for inspection of radiused regions having scanner supports which include pivoted fingers containing the transducers and hands supporting the fingers attached to vertical arms by pins. The angle of the hands are controlled by the vertical position of the arms.

US Patent:

6817109, Nov 16, 2004

Filed:

Nov 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/286052

Inventors:

Kin Y. Wong - Renton WA
Stanley W. Richardson - Bothell WA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01B 510

US Classification:

33550, 335551

Abstract:

A measurement device and apparatus for measuring the out-of-roundness of a circular part. The apparatus includes a base on which a travel assembly is mounted within an elongated channel formed in the base. A recirculating ball bearing slide assembly is operatively coupled to a flat strip force spring, which is in turn coupled to ball bearing slide assembly, and which provides a constant contact force, regardless of distance, to bias the travel assembly into a 90-degree corner portion of the base assembly. A generally circular part is placed in the 90-degree corner and manually rotated while the travel assembly is in contact with an outer surface thereof. The linear movement of the travel assembly is detected by a measurement device which provides an indication of the out-of-roundness of the part.

US Patent:

6993971, Feb 7, 2006

Filed:

Dec 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/734452

Inventors:

Richard H. Bossi - Renton WA, US
Martin Freet - Federal Way WA, US
Gary E. Georgeson - Federal Way WA, US
Stanley W. Richardson - Bothell WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01N 29/24
G01N 29/26

US Classification:

73620, 73633

Abstract:

There is provided an ultrasonic inspection device that provides a locking mechanism for inspecting components at preset angles. The inspection device can inspect a component along an arc by inspecting the component at each preset angle, which provides complete and repeatable inspection results. The inspection device comprises a housing with a channel for the passage of an ultrasonic signal and an ultrasonic transducer to transmit and receive the ultrasonic signals. The housing also includes a rotating reflector to reflect the ultrasonic signal. Using a handle on the housing rotatably attached to the rotating reflector, a technician can rotatably position and lock the rotating reflector at a preset angle. The rotating reflector can be rotatably locked by a spring-loaded ball that is selectively received in detents defined by the rotating reflector or handle.

US Patent:

7114406, Oct 3, 2006

Filed:

Sep 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/943045

Inventors:

Daniel J. Wright - Mercer Island WA, US
Gary E. Georgeson - Federal Way WA, US
Michael D. Fogarty - Auburn WA, US
Stanley W. Richardson - Lake Stevens WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01B 5/28

US Classification:

738665

Abstract:

An end effector for inspecting a structure is provided. An end effector includes a magnetically coupled attachment member for connecting the end effector to a control system bridge. An end effector also includes a telescoping arm at least partially disposed inside a tube. A force mechanism provides a force to extend the arm from the tube. A probe attachment, connected to the end of the arm opposite the tube, provides motion in at least one axis relative to the arm for an inspection probe attached to the end effector. Cut-off switches can be used to alert a control system to a separation of the end effector from the bridge and proximity of the bridge to a structure under inspection.

US Patent:

7320249, Jan 22, 2008

Filed:

Sep 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/943135

Inventors:

Gary E. Georgeson - Federal Way WA, US
Michael D. Fogarty - Auburn WA, US
Stanley W. Richardson - Lake Stevens WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01N 9/24

US Classification:

73634, 73639, 73643, 73644

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for inspecting a structure are provided which include probes with sensing elements and are disposed proximate opposite surfaces of a structure, where only one of the probes need be driven. A tracking probe may be magnetically coupled to a driven probe and move in coordination therewith. Ring magnets may be used in the driven and tracking probes to provide the magnetic coupling and align sensing elements disposed in the centers of the ring magnets. The probes may include a fluid bearing, such as a water bearing or an air bearing, for supporting the structure and maintaining the desired orientation and spacing of the probes relative to the structure. The fluid of a fluid bearing may be used as a couplant between an ultrasonic transducer and a structure. A flow moderating skirt may be used to with a probe employing a fluid bearing for support.

US Patent:

7328630, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Jan 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/328869

Inventors:

Daniel J. Wright - Mercer Island WA, US
Gary E. Georgeson - Federal Way WA, US
Michael D. Fogarty - Auburn WA, US
Stanley W. Richardson - Lake Stevens WA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01D 21/00

US Classification:

738665

Abstract:

A method for using an end effector for inspecting a structure is provided. An end effector includes a magnetically coupled attachment member for connecting the end effector to a control system bridge. An end effector also includes a telescoping arm at least partially disposed inside a tube. A force mechanism provides a force to extend the arm from the tube. A probe attachment, connected to the end of the arm opposite the tube, provides motion in at least one axis relative to the arm for an inspection probe attached to the end effector. Cut-off switches can be used to alert a control system to a separation of the end effector from the bridge and proximity of the bridge to a structure under inspection.