Shane R Stoddard

US Patent:

58013148, Sep 1, 1998

Filed:

Apr 11, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/226277

Inventors:

John R. Irwin - Riverdale UT
Shane F. Stoddard - Roy UT

International Classification:

G01M 500

US Classification:

73786

Abstract:

A damage detection system for detecting impacts to static structures such as bridges and the like. The damage detection system comprises an impact sensor assembly and impact analyzer system. The impact sensor assembly comprises a pendulum mounted for movement within the impact sensor assembly which is secured to a static structure. The impact analyzer system includes a micro-computer circuit, power means, visual indication means of the pendulum motion and relay circuit means to relay the type and magnitude of pendulum motion to a warning means.