Motor vehicles – Special driving device – Portable track
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
DePumpo, Daniel G. (Department: 3611)
Motor vehicles
Special driving device
Portable track
C180S009480
Reexamination Certificate
active
06889783
ABSTRACT:
A remote controlled inspection vehicle provides interchangeable modules, permitting the vehicle to be easily configured to perform a wide variety of tasks. The vehicle includes at least one frame module having a pair of drive modules on either side. Each drive module includes a continuous track surrounding a permanent magnet, and is dimensioned and configured to pivot around its longitudinal axis. The frame modules are dimensioned and configured to be hingedly secured to other frame modules, end effectors including various sensors for performing inspections, and tail units to assist in placing the vehicle in the desired environment.
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Bauer James A.
Fischer Mark W.
Moore Charles C.
Sill Harry L.
DePumpo Daniel G.
Luby Matthew
Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation
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