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US4811091A
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Multi-directional mobile inspection system
Assignee: Siemens Energy Inc
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Filing: 1987-09-02
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2007-09-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for performing inspections in difficult to access locations. The device includes remotely controlled transport apparatus upon which is mounted a camera and illumination lamps. The transport apparatus is maneuvered, through the remote control system, to the location where a visual inspection is to be performed. The associated camera then transmits a picture of the area in the vicinity of the camera back to a remote television monitor where it may be viewed.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E. Morrison
- 👤 George H. Stout
- 👤 George F. Dailey
- 👤 Mark W. Fischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:38
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/18; H04N7/183; H04N7/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A multi-directional mobile inspection system comprising: transport means adapted for multi-directional movement along a surface; control means in communication with said transport means for controlling said movement of said transport means; inspection means mounted on said transport means; magnet means attached to said transport means for moveably securing said transport means to the surface; and separator means interposed between said magnet means and the surface for relatively positioning said magnet means out of contact with the surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A multi-directional mobile inspection system comprising: transport means adapted for multi-directional movement along a surface; control means in communication with said transport means for controlling said movement of said transport means; inspection means mounted on said transport means; magnet means attached to said transport means for moveably securing said transport means to the surface; and separator means interposed between said magnet means and the surface for relatively positioning said magnet means out of contact with the surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The inspection system of claim 1 wherein said inspection means includes camera means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The inspection system of claim 2 including illumination means attached to said transport means for illuminating in the vicinity of said transport means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The inspection system of claim 1 including motor means attached to said transport means for moving said transport means along the surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The inspection system of claim 4 wherein said motor means includes at least two motors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The inspection system of claim 1 wherein said inspection means includes attachment means for securing said transport means to an object in the vicinity of said transport means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
A turbine generator stator baffle duct inspection system comprising: transport means adapted for multi-directional movement along the baffle duct; control means in communication with said transport means for controlling said movement of said transport means; electrical generator inspection means mounted on said transport means; magnet means attached to said transport means for moveably securing said transport means to the baffle duct; and separator means interposed between said magnet means and the baffle duct for relatively positioning said magnet means out of contact with the baffle duct.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
A turbine generator stator baffle duct inspection system comprising: transport means adapted for multi-directional movement along the baffle duct; control means in communication with said transport means for controlling said movement of said transport means; electrical generator inspection means mounted on said transport means; magnet means attached to said transport means for moveably securing said transport means to the baffle duct; and separator means interposed between said magnet means and the baffle duct for relatively positioning said magnet means out of contact with the baffle duct.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The inspection system of claim 7 wherein said inspection means includes camera means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The inspection system of claim 8 wherein said transport means includes illumination means for illuminating in the vicinity of said transport means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The inspection system of claim 7 wherein said transport means includes motor means for moving said transport means along the baffle duct.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The inspection system of claim 10 wherein said motor means includes two motors.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The inspection system of claim 7 wherein said inspection means includes attachment means for securing said transport means to an object in the vicinity of said transport means.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-06 | 1992-09-05 | 1993-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-06 | 1996-09-05 | 1997-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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