Stable mobile scanner
US10429001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V5/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile scanner includes a base, an articulating boom assembly, a scanning assembly, and a boom-power system. The articulating boom assembly includes a proximal vertical boom section pivotably secured to the base; a distal vertical boom section; and an intermediate horizontal boom section disposed between the proximal vertical boom section and the proximal vertical boom section. The articulating boom assembly forms a general inverted U-shape when in a deployed position, so as to present an opening therethrough for the passing of an object to be scanned. The scanning assembly is disposed at least in part on the distal vertical boom section for scanning the object in the opening. The boom-power system is configured to place the articulating boom assembly into the deployed position. The articulating boom assembly is configured to remain in the deployed position without the boom-power system keeping the articulating boom assembly in the deployed position.
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