Autonomous robotic crawler for in-pipe inspection

Details Autonomous robotic crawler for in-pipe inspection Autonomous robotic crawler for in-pipe inspection

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Garber, Charles (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Inspecting

Reexamination Certificate

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10272846

ABSTRACT:
The specification discloses a robot for inspection adapted to travel virtually unlimited distances through small-diameter enclosed spaces such as conduits or ducts, preferably using a fluid-driven screw-drive propulsion system. The robot preferably includes a drive module having a plurality of wheels inclined at an angle greater than zero degrees and less than ninety degrees to the longitudinal axis of the pipe, a driver module having a plurality of wheels aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe, and a power module. The driver module is preferably connected to the drive module such that the drive and driver modules are capable of providing the locomotive motion of the robot. The power module preferably provides the power to the drive and driver modules.

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