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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2005
Jarred a Smith, Huntersville, NC (US);
Christopher M. Welsh, Livermore, CA (US);
Trevor J Davis, Charlotte, NC (US);
Jarred A Smith, Huntersville, NC (US);
Christopher M. Welsh, Livermore, CA (US);
Trevor J Davis, Charlotte, NC (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A probe for inspecting a bore includes a housing dimensioned for insertion into the bore and a plurality of stabilization legs having a first end attached to the housing and a second end extendable from the housing. The stabilization legs are configured to contact the inner surface of the bore. A plurality of sensor arms is extendable from the housing and is rotatable relative to the stabilization legs. A motor provides for rotating the sensor arms relative to the stabilization legs.