Patent ID: 11906470
Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 9:
10. The probe according to claim 1, wherein:
the first foot comprises a first engagement surface configured to engage the hat stiffener;
the first foot further comprises a first groove formed in the first engagement surface;
the second foot comprises a second engagement surface configured to engage the hat stiffener;
the second foot further comprises a second groove formed in the second engagement surface;
the probe further comprises a fluid chamber open to the ultrasonic-sensor assembly and defined at least partially between the stiffener-engagement surface of the body, the first groove, and the second groove;
the fluid chamber is configured to receive a fluid during non-destructive inspection of the hat stiffener; and
a volume of the fluid chamber changes as the first foot and the second foot move relative to the body and the ultrasonic-sensor assembly.