General Electric Company
Borescope wand protection system

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to a borescope. The borescope includes a borescope wand having a base portion, an articulating portion, a lens end, and an outer surface. A lens is positioned in the lens end of the borescope wand. A sleeve is positioned around a portion of the outer surface of the borescope wand. The sleeve is spaced apart from the lens. An end cap defines a passage extending therethrough from a first opening to a second opening. The lens end of the borescope wand extends through the first opening and is positioned within the passage such that the lens is positioned between the first opening and the second opening.