Viewing method after cleaning pipeline and viewing apparatus thereof
US10782519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/555
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A viewing method and apparatus are provided for inspecting a cleaned pipeline. The method comprises providing the viewing apparatus of a cleaned pipeline and pushing the viewing apparatus to an outlet end of the pipeline. During traverse of the pipeline a camera captures pictures of the interior of the pipeline and stores the pictures on an onboard memory. The captured pictures can be viewed on a screen to show the interior of the pipeline to provide a reference for cleaning, replacement or repair of the pipeline.
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