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System and method for hang-up assessment and removal

US10443382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2015
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D3/04
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method for relieving hang-ups, comprising a mobile command vehicle operative to transport a robotic vehicle to a control location remote from a hang-up location; the robotic vehicle operative to advance from the control location to the hang-up location, scan the hang-up location, transmit scanning information to the command vehicle, and receive positioning commands to position the robotic vehicle for drilling into the hang-up location, implant an explosive, and withdraw.

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