Robot for inspection of pipeline using multi-output differential module
US10030803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2101/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein is a robot for inspection of a pipeline using a multi-output differential module, the robot including a robot body configured to move along an inside of the pipeline, and having a driving power supply unit; a proceeding unit rotatably-connected to the robot body, and provided with a plurality of active proceeding units having proceeding wheels that proceed along an inner wall of the pipeline; and a power transmission unit supported against the robot body, connected to the driving power supply unit to transmit driving power to the active proceeding unit, and having the multi-output differential module that distributes the transmitted driving power to the active proceeding unit.
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