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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2024
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2022
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Manoj Kumar Koyithitta Meethal, Bangalore, IN;
Vikram Melapudi, Bangalore, IN;
Aparna Chakrapani Sheila-Vadde, Bangalore, IN;
Satya Mohan Vamsi Andalam, Bangalore, IN;
General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A magneto-optic imaging apparatus adapted for use with an imaging device, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, or borescope, for visually detecting defects in the surface or subsurface of a component using a magneto-optic effect. The magneto-optic imaging apparatus includes a housing with an interface for connection with the imaging device such that a camera and light source of the imaging device may be implemented for magneto-optic visualization. The housing includes optical elements including one or more filters, a polarizer, a magneto-optic or garnet film, and an analyzer. The housing also includes a flexible coil or electrical terminals for inducing a magnetic field in the component. The magneto-optic imaging apparatus may include a translucent or transparent body of conformable material or materials to conform the magneto-optic film and flexible coil to a non-planar surface of the component.