Aerial utility inspection method and apparatus

Details Aerial utility inspection method and apparatus Aerial utility inspection method and apparatus

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Pham, Hoa Q. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

Inspection of flaws or impurities

C174S093000, C174S060000, C250S234000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07006211

ABSTRACT:
An Aerial Inspection system is presented. The Aerial Inspection system includes an Aerial Inspection device. The Aerial Inspection device includes an upper section and a lower section. A passageway is formed within the Aerial Inspection device when the upper section and the lower section are connected. The passageway runs the length of the Aerial Inspection device. The passageway envelops a cable. Wheels connected to the upper section of the Aerial Inspection device protrude into the passageway and make contact with the cable. The Aerial Inspection device (e.g., the wheels) rests on the cable during operations. Cameras are positioned in the Aerial Inspection device to view the cable. As the wheels rotate, the Aerial Inspection device moves along the cable taking images of the cable. The cameras transmit images to a display for viewing or store the images for processing. As a result, faults in the cable may be detected and viewed from the ground or a remote location.

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