• The present patent invention primarily discloses a Flexible Ribbed Bar Waveguide Array Transducer. The technology overcomes traditional ultrasonic transducers drawbacks by offering a flexible & precise system to selectively generate guided wave modes in ultrasonic testing.

Invention Disclosure:

The key components of this technology include:

• The technology includes a flexible central waveguide bar that transfers signals from an excitation element to the test object, adapting to different shapes and sizes of specimens.
• Multiple secondary films are attached at set widths and intervals on both sides of the central waveguide bar.
• These films are essential for selectively boosting specific guided wave modes in the test object.
• An excitation element, like a piezoelectric transducer, is used to activate the central waveguide bar. This triggers the creation of guided wave modes that are transmitted to test object through attached secondary films.
• The central waveguide bar’s material is selected for a different velocity than the test object. This velocity difference, coupled with correction factors, corrects time delays & optimizes guided wave mode efficiency.

Method of Non-Destructive Testing:

• The technology involves a non-destructive testing method:
• Excite the central waveguide bar, contact the test object, and receive signals from the test object for further analysis.