US 12,306,068 B2
Systems and methods for monitoring a flow of a fluid on an external surface of a structure in motion
Kevin M. Mejia, Sammamish, WA (US); Russell Westphal, Atascadero, CA (US); Andy Wu, San Ramon, CA (US); and Zachary Deeds, Seattle, WA (US)
Assigned to The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (US)
Filed by The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US)
Filed on Dec. 9, 2022, as Appl. No. 18/063,840.
Prior Publication US 2024/0192077 A1, Jun. 13, 2024
Int. Cl. G01M 3/22 (2006.01); G01M 3/32 (2006.01); G01M 9/06 (2006.01); G01N 15/0227 (2024.01); G01P 5/02 (2006.01); G01N 15/00 (2024.01)
CPC G01M 3/222 (2013.01) [G01M 3/3254 (2013.01); G01M 9/067 (2013.01); G01N 15/0227 (2013.01); G01P 5/02 (2013.01); G01N 2015/0026 (2013.01)] 22 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A system for monitoring a flow of a fluid on an external surface of a structure in motion, the system comprising:
a fluid dispensing assembly configured for mounting to an internal surface of the structure, the fluid dispensing assembly comprising:
a reservoir configured to store the fluid;
a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and configured to draw the fluid from the reservoir;
a conduit extending from the pump and configured to direct the fluid onto the external surface of the structure; and
a control device in communication with the pump and configured to regulate a flow rate of the fluid through the conduit;
a fixture configured to removably attach the fluid dispensing assembly to the internal surface; and
a camera configured for removably mounting to the external surface of the structure; and
a memory device configured to store image data captured by the camera.