Remote facade inspection gantry
US10378935B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D11/24
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A facade gantry allows for close inspection of a facade using remotely operated cameras, probes, and/or sampling devices. These devices are located in a housing that is positioned in front of a facade by a system of cables, from which it is suspended, that allow for movement in any direction in a plane. Two cables are attached to the housing containing the sensors and tools and are wound onto two separate spools located on the roof at the vertical boundaries of the inspection area. By winding and unwinding these spools, the housing can be raised, lowered, and moved from side to side. The invention further has an optional “shed” located on the ground that protects pedestrians in the case of a suspension system failure. The shed moves to maintain a position directly under the housing. The gantry optionally allows for repair of the facade by using remotely operated repair tools.
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