Flaw detection method using microwaves
CA 1216042 A · Owner: Ahlstrom, (A.) Osakeyhtio · Inventors: Heikkila, Sakari; Tiuri, Martti
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A method and an apparatus for detection of flaws in lumber is provided, in which the lumber is subjected to microwave radiation of equal intensity in turns simultaneously from two microwave radiation means in phase opposition and from an intermediate microwave radiation means and between the turns from none of said microwave radiation means. The microwave radiation transmitted through the lumber is measured and the level of the measured signals in pulse form is adjusted in such a way that the mean value of the pulse train equals a reference value. The level of the pulse train when no radiation is transmitted is adjusted to zero and the level of the pulses when said two microwave radiation …
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- Granted December 30, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 30, 2003.
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