Tube cleaning and inspecting system and method
US10514217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B9/0436
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods may utilize a two-axis stand configured with a locator moveable along two orthogonally oriented axes. The locator may scan a tube opening. A controller may position the locator and the two-axis stand to a) scan across a plurality of tube openings, b) locate the plurality of tube openings based on the scan, and c) activate a cleaning tool to clean tube interiors associated with respective tube openings. Control may be automated and/or based on user interaction with a user interface.
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