Patent ID: 11880006
Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  B  H | IPC G

Claim 9:
10. A packed sensor line array system comprising:
a central mandrel; and
sensors connected by cable packs that are between successive of the sensors, the sensors and the cable packs together constituting a sensor line array;
wherein the cable packs are wound around the central mandrel;
wherein the sensors are outboard of the cable packs;
wherein the packed sensor line array is in combination with equipment for winding the plurality of cable packs around the central mandrel;
wherein the equipment includes an indexing tool;
wherein the indexing tool includes an annular disk, and a hollow rod attached to the plate; and
wherein the hollow rod is configured to fit around the central mandrel, and to be secured to the central mandrel in any of multiple positions.