Sensor for Lance-Type Shot Peening Guns

Author:  Thompson, Robert A.
Source:  US Patent 5,271,282
Doc ID:  1993020
Year of Publication:  1993
Abstract:  
This invention relates to sensors of the type that are used in lance-type shot peening guns. Such structures of this type generally measure the reaction force of the ejected shot and air stream which are emitted from the lance-type shot peening gun. The sensor further supplies diagnostic information indicative of the shot peening process performance.