Flexural probe and method for examining a moving sensitive web surface

摘要

A flexural assemblage and method for inspecting a highly sensitive surface using a probe flexibly fixed in close proximity to the sensitive surface pivots away from the moving web surface when a surface protuberance contacts the probe. An armature element of the flexural assemblage contains one or more probes. The armature is biased against movement, but the force of the moving protuberance when contacting the probe overcomes the bias and pivots the probe and armature away before damage results to the web surface or web carrier.