Real-time drone infrared inspection of moving train
US10597054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T7/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for inspecting components of a moving train having a locomotive and a plurality of rail cars is disclosed. An inspection unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be deployed from the locomotive or one of the rail cars of the train, and the inspection UAV may fly to an initial inspection position relative to the moving train. The inspection UAV performs an inspection function on components of the moving train via inspection equipment mounted on the inspection UAV and starting at the initial inspection position. The inspection UAV then returns to the locomotive and the rail car after the inspection of the components of the moving train is complete.
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