Snap-fit lighting attachments for use in conjunction with magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (ndt)
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsChristopher Mark Sonnenberg, Steven W. Vande Lune
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing lighting attachments for use in conjunction with handheld magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT). The lighting attachments may incorporate snap-fit based designed, and may be configured for providing lighting based on the magnetization function of the magnetization equipment.
Claims20
An apparatus configured for use in non-destructive testing (NDT), the apparatus comprising:
- handheld magnetization equipment configured for magnetizing surfaces during magnetic particle based non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections;
- and
- a lighting attachment configured for use in conjunction with the handheld magnetization equipment, wherein:
- the lighting attachment is configured to be securely attached to the handheld magnetization equipment;
- the lighting attachment is removable;
- the lighting attachment comprises one or more light emitting elements, configured for projecting light onto the surfaces being inspected;
- and
- the lighting attachment is configured to provide power to the one or more light emitting elements based on operation of the handheld magnetization equipment when magnetizing the surfaces being inspected.
A lighting attachment for use in conjunction with handheld magnetization equipment during magnetic particle based non-destructive testing (NDT), the lighting attachment comprising:
- one or more light emitting elements, configured for projecting light onto surfaces being inspected;
- and
- a power component configured for providing power to the one or more light emitting elements;
- wherein:
- the lighting attachment is configured to be securely attached to a handheld magnetization equipment;
- the lighting attachment is configured to be removable;
- and
- the power component is configured to generate power based on operation of the handheld magnetization equipment when magnetizing the surfaces being inspected.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.